On the Bridge of the Persecutus, Interrogator-Chaplain Ashriel crumpled the Astropath's report. Perhaps soon, he would be adding a black pearl to his Rosarius.
"Navigator, we make way for the Chigagus system coordinates: 41.978116 by -87.862515."
Just then, a voice erupted from the voxcaster. "This is Colonel Fringer of the Imperial Guard 151st legion. We welcome the Dark Angels Battle Barge Persecutus. Chaplain Ashriel, your help couldn't be more timely. We're about to be overrun down here, and we're critically low on supplies. When will your force be ready?" All eyes on the bridge turned to Ashriel.
"Navigator," he ordered flatly, "Engage."
The voxcaster crackled as the Persecutus moved out of orbit.
"Chaplain Ashriel? When will your forces land? The enemy is breaking through our lines. Chaplain Ashriel? ASHRIEL??" |