>>6015872>2/?Astropathy was an… inexact method of intergalactic communication. Prone to wild interference from the immaterium’s swirling eddies and the cryptic nature of an Astropath’s mind. The psykers were unable to use direct words or sounds in their communications, instead relying on discordant visions and projected feelings. It was something that often led to miscommunication among the various strata of the Imperium, especially in the early days of the Crusade.
Through careful trial and error however a system of basic encoding had allowed for the standardization of messages, and through simple cryptography secure channels could be established between any apparatus of the Imperium's war fleets. In this day and age Kasilos was unworried of receiving a muddled or misunderstood message, doubly so coming from one Legion ship to another.
Without further preamble he opened the document and began to read.
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+FROM: Nightfall, Flagship, Legio VIII+
+TO: Dulce Silentium, Flagship, 333rd Expeditionary Fleet+
Xaas,
You are ordered to take your fleet and proceed to the colony world Karacallia (Calixis Sector, Segmentum Obscurus) via the Thrax route. Once there you are to meet with Rogue Trader Severus Torquatus, Sector Governor of the Calixis Sector. You are to aid the Governor in dealing with Xeno pirates of the Eldar breed who have been raiding his worlds and shipping lanes. Bring the Aliens to battle and eliminate their threat. Use all forces at your disposal. Your current orders are rescinded until the Calixis Sector is secure. The Primarch has significant dealings with Torquatus and expects you to do your duty swiftly before returning to your task of tithe delivery. Should this not be done to his satisfaction your gauntlets will be claimed. Do not disappoint us “Lord Regent”.
Ave Dominus Nox,
First Captain Sevetar
+RECEIVED: 3.511.002.M31+
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Kasilos read the missive twice more to be certain that he understood it correctly. He was heading once more into war! A minor action no doubt but it was a chance, a change to his path. The 13th could finally demonstrate their worth.
In spite of the blatant threat he felt a smile grace his lips, behind the mask of his helm.
“Felidor inform the fleet, we have a new destination. Karacallia. Further information will be provided at a war council onboard the Silentium, all commanders are expected to attend in two hours. We are going into battle again Felidor!”
Kasilos began to laugh, the day had finally come!
“Truthfully Kasilos?”
“Indeed Brother! The 13th goes to war!”
The Consul joined his commander then in laughter, mirth filling the strategium and flowing into the bridge beyond. The Chapter would prove itself and night would descend upon Karacallia.
