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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 547 962.M41
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| − | '''Input Clearance:''' Jade
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Transmitted via:''' Astropathic Relay
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Master Phillipe Serano
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| − | Greetings Master Serano,
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| − | Further to my last report I am continuing to intercept an ever increasing number of communications from the Kildrech system which make mention of miracles and other minor manifestations of faith. The number of these instances has now reached a point at which I am convinced there are grounds for the rumours. Although scattered in geographical location and differing in the description of the events, the reports are being localised to Kildrech Prime and have thus far been benevolent in nature. Unlike previous artificial rumours, these reports appear to be organic in their distribution and witnesses.
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| − | My initial suspicion is either the emergence of a high level Psyker unable to control their power or the formation of a heretical cult intentionally creating a religious furor, or of course a combination of these two. At this point there have only been reports of signs and wonders, no physical manifestations, below are a sample of some of the dozens of communications I have intercepted. Whilst they are inconsistent and minor at this point, the growth is rapid and I feel the need to investigate further in order to locate the possible Heretics causing these charades.
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| − | I am relocating to the Kildrech system to continue my investigation.
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 7 511 962.M41
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| − | '''Input Clearance:''' Base
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| − | '''Author:''' PDF Section Commander Jerrod Treasten
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| − | '''Transmitted via:''' Vox Network
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' PDF Regional Command
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| − | ''...... crowds have dispersed at this point. Troopers are confirming that the gathering was due to an image of the Emperor forming on the surface of the water reservoir. Although large in number there were incidents reported and the illusion soon dispersed.
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| − | I would also like to reiterate our need for additional supplies and training for the newly inducted.......''
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 7 513 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Shift Supervisor Aldric Geofreys
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| − | '''Transmitted via:''' Cogitator Message
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Shift Records
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| − | ''...... all up to date.
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| − | Section 48c is 14% behind production quota due to a malfunction in the localised vox casters broadcasting static interspersed with faint sections of the Imperial Hymnal. Suspected vandalism by the section workers in an attempt to take an unauthorised break. Disciplinary action is being taken against 42 of.......''
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 7 514 962.M41
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Sector 14 Arbites Office
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| − | ''...... the third time I have reported this. Every time I walk past the Imperial Statues in the central plaza area of my housing Sector I experience headaches and begin to feel sick. There must be some sort of leak in the area whic.......''
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 558 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Master Phillipe Serano
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| − | Greetings Master Serano,
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| − | My decision to investigate the Phonicas system further appears to have been timely indeed. Within hours of arriving in system it has become obvious that the incidents have increased to daily occurrences on a global scale. The local PDF have reported dozens of violent mobs and, strangely, warp traffic to the system has increased tenfold in the past three weeks. I intend to meet with the system Governor upon landing who, by Administratum records, is a competent man of good standing within the sub sector. The speed at which this is escalating is quite disturbing and I am tempted to request the mobilisation of the Sororitas to assist in quelling the unrest, however I will await the outcome of my meeting with Governor Lopeck.
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 559 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | Master Serano,
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| − | The situation is indeed far more serious than I originally anticipated. Governor Lopeck has brought me up to speed with the occurrences and my own staff have also began filing reports from their initial investigations.
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| − | Whilst limited and near insignificant, the initial reports of miracles throughout the Phonicas Prime were logged and archived as per Administratum archival protocol. These records show an apparent pattern of growth over the following days that indicates a genuine manifestation or a very carefully orchestrated charade. In either case the volume and accuracy of the reports now being lodged across the planet clearly indicate that there is a definite Pysker presence. Even being in orbit I can feel the mass amount of psychic disturbance below me. I have started cross referencing the reported occurrences with the known locations of the planets Sanctioned Pyskers but it is clear that many if not all of these manifestations must be the work of Rogue Psykers.
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| − | The increased Warp traffic into the Phonicas system is continuing to rise and I have not been able to identify the motivation behind the bulk of the visits apart from spreading rumours of the systems phenomena.
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| − | With the manifestations now virtually common place religious fervour is rising, already the Adeptus Ministorums Cardinal Weathen has confirmed an 84% increase in his Diocese daily worship. More worrying is the emerging rumour that the miracles are the signs of Saint Thanai being reborn, these claims are, for the time being, actively quashed by the Ecclesiarchy wherever found. However the likelihood of splinter cults forming is very high.
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| − | For this reason I will now formally request the mobilisation of the Adepta Sororitas, I believe that the rate of unrest will increase and religious mob violence emerge. Having the Sororitas on hand to quell any cult uprising will be invaluable.
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| − | Your faithful Imperial Servant,
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 573 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Master Phillipe Serano
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| − | Greetings Master Serano,
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| − | Your confirmation that the Adepta Sororitas are en route is reassuring; the situation with the Cults of Thanai is becoming a significant problem which the local PDF is, for some reason, struggling to control. Cardinal Weathen is in constant communication with my staff coordinating efforts to reign in the spread of the heretical Cult.
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| − | Whilst my investigations have discovered a number of Rogue Psykers and, worryingly, also a number of disloyal Sanctioned Psykers we have been unable to locate the Psykers directly responsible for the ever increasing instances of miracles. Considering the number and complexity of the manifestations the group is likely recruiting more operatives, the rising popularity of the Cult of Thanai will be assisting with this. There is a strong likelihood that the Cult of Thanai is being manipulated, if not originally orchestrated by heretics.
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| − | The search for the Psykers responsible is also being confounded by the dramatic increase of traffic into the Phonicas system, of which there is an abnormally high number of Sanctioned Psykers. We have also detected and apprehended seven latent Psykers and four Rogue Psykers entering the system.
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| − | I have requested assistance from Governor Lopecks staff in both of these matters however his office has been slow in responding, something which is starting to become concerning.
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| − | Your faithful Imperial Servant,
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 589 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Master Phillipe Serano
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| − | Greetings Mas......
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 591 962.M41
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| − | ....ot caused by Psykers! This appears to be a ge....
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| − | ....rd General Gaustev appears to have mobilised cons.....
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| − | ....rtes have appeared in the System to help combat the recent threat. It is unclear where the request came from and exactly how many ch....
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 633 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Transmitted via:''' Ordos Malleus Strike Cruiser ''Quintus''
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| − | '''Intended Recipient(s):''' Master Phillipe Serano
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| − | Greetings Master Serano,
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| − | By the will of the Emperor I pray this message reaches you!
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| − | I am not sure what, if any, was the last transmission you received from me, but shortly after 594 it became evident that the standard astropathic relays were not communicating outside of the Phonicas system with any reliability.
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| − | Whether this was initially due to intentional sabotage or external interference, I do not, and is, compared to what is now transpiring, largely irrelevant. For the sake of clarity and thoroughness I must assume two things whilst writing this report;
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| − | Shortly after receiving your response on 572, matters on Phonicas Prime began to escalate drastically. Although subtle to begin with, it became obvious that the planetary government, including Governor Lopeck, had not been entirely truthful in their dealings with me. Either from the outset or very early into the piece Lopeck appears to have come to the belief that the miracles were indeed portents for the rebirth of Saint Thanai.
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| − | In order to protect Phonicas Prime and the location of, what he believes to be, the Saints rebirth, Lopeck has pulled in every favour he has accumulated over his career and indebted himself for many lifetimes to come. The result of this has been the mass mobilisation of the entire Imperial Guard presence in the surrounding systems under the control of Lord General Gaustev. Even as I word this report, more Imperial Navy transports arrive every hour delivering Guard units to the system.
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| − | Early in the military build up, Astartes ships arrived in the system nearly simultaneously with the expected Sororitas forces. Initially joyous as such powerful allies to assist in suppressing the rebellious system, I was devastated to learn that the Marines were, in fact, here to assist the Lord General. Lopeck has friends in high places indeed.
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| − | Whether paranoia or a genuine belief that the Phonica system will come under attack, with such a formidable military presence, Lopeck has prevented myself and the Sisters from making planet fall. This treasonous act did, however, allow me to make the discovery of the presence of our fraternal Ordos, Malleus. At the same time this confirmed my theory on the Psykers.
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| − | It appears that Psykers are being drawn here, to the Phonicas system, Phonicas Prime to be precise. I myself cannot argue with this as it took little to convince me to come here. Over the past weeks it has become apparent that hundreds of Psykers have flocked to the planet, and with such a gathering, so too have the Daemons come. Inquisitor Deanic Falthar of the Ordos Malleus followed shortly after with a fully armed Strike Cruiser, on which I am now sending my report to you.
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| − | All of this; the rebellion, the military build up, the Psyker gathering and the beginning of a Daemon incursion revolves around a single thing. The miracles.
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| − | These manifestations surged in regularity and potency shortly after losing contact. I maintained my belief that it was all a well orchestrated Cult, until it was undeniable.
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| − | Holy Terra, I was wrong, the manifestations are real.
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| − | Whether Lopeck is right and this is indeed the rebirth of Saint Thanai, or something much more hideously evil, one thing is proven without question. There is... an entity... forming on? within? around?... Phonicas Prime. Anyone can sense it, and those who can touch the Immaterium are almost certainly sensed BY it.
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| − | It is a force, growing within the Warp, or on the planet, and it has drawn Psykers, Sanctioned and Rogue alike, to its presence, intentionally or not. Whether it is using these people like out glorious Emperor, to feed itself and create a beacon, or perhaps to shield itself from the denizens of the Warp, I do not know.
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| − | What I do know is that it is growing potency, as are the Daemonic incursions. Currently the amassed might of the Imperial Guard under Gaustev and his allied Astartes warriors appear to be dealing with the threat with ease. But already other forces are being drawn here, opportunistic and stealthy.
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| − | I have been sending requests for audience to each of the five Marine Chapters present, but to date they are refusing audience. I am, I fear to admit, unsure of how to proceed, had I not been so aggressive initially I may have been able to get closer and investigate fully. Now I am on the fringe and cannot determine whether we should be welcoming this .... thing, or destroying it. I know Inquisitor Falthar has no such doubts, he has the ability to launch Exterminatus aboard this very ship, however without significant allies, we have no chance of success.
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| − | In summary; we need help. Sororitas, Astartes, Imperial Guard whatever forces you can send; if this force turns malevolent......
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| − | Your faithful Imperial Servant,
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| − | '''Date Compiled:''' 6 648 962.M41
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| − | '''Author:''' Inquisitor Pedro Nithard
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| − | '''Transmitted via:''' Ordos Malleus Strike Cruiser ''Quintus''
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| − | Greetings Grandmaster de Molay,
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| − | By your communication it is apparent that Master Serano has thoroughly briefed you on the situation, one which now threatens the stability of the entire Eastern Fringe.
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| − | I can confirm, as per your orders, that I have handed strategic command of all our military assets over to Inquisitor Falthar and will assist him in executing his order of Exterminatus. In addition the Krieg guard units you advised of have arrived and infiltrated the traitor forces stationed throughout the Phonicas system. The Death Korps commander has communicated he will be ready to take action at our signal.
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| − | These reinforcements to our cause could not have arrived more timely, the region is rapidly degenerating and there are confirmed reports that xenos forces are present. Eldar ships have been sighted and a number of small skirmishes have been entered into, however it appears that the traitors have managed to enlist the aid of one faction whilst combating another. There are also unconfirmed reports of a greenskin fleet moving towards the system.
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| − | Our limited sources planet side also report that it appears there may even be a breakaway regiment of Imperial Guard which has fallen to chaos. They are likely to be eliminated within days but the fact that the agents of chaos were able to sway an entire regiment is worrying. This alone caused a ripple concern to flow through the growing numbers of Astartes chapters present.
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| − | This ripple was converted into a full blown schism when, five days ago, a Black Templar crusade fleet arrived in the system and, on open channel, declared their intention to cleanse the system of Xenos and Witches by any and all means. Almost instantly the forces of a half a dozen chapters declared their support, all of which are successors of the Blood Angels and Dark Angels.
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| − | It is interesting indeed that the only Astartes forces loyal to our cause are marines belonging to chapters whom we suspect and watch the most. The fact that their views and motivations are similar to our own and yet we deem them the most radical gives me cause for reflection. The marines themselves obviously feel the same way as they are still wary of working with us too closely, although they have agreed to share tactical data.
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| − | Whilst the bulk of the Phonicas forces are in disarray from the defection of some of the Astartes, we have been able to seize a number of strategic assets and are beginning to move towards securing staging points.
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| − | With the anticipated arrival of Sisters this may give us the boost we need to start fighting our way into a position to allow the ''Quintus'' to commence Exterminatus.
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| − | May the Emperor protect!
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| − | Your faithful Imperial Servant,
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What follows are the intercepted transmission of Pedro Nithard, Inquisitor of the Ordos Hereticus stationed in the Phonicas Sub-Sector. These transmissions were received out of order after being transmitted through the psychic phenomenon, that has been labelled the Phonicas Choir, and has been put back into chronological order based on time stamping embedded in the transmissions. The ultimate fate of Inquisitor Nithard is still unknown.
