War Hammer 40k – mass effect crossover:
Summary: what would happen if an entire solar system from Warhammer got teleported into the Mass effect universe… but this version of ME did not have humanity in it before? What would the councils reaction be to super humans carrying rapid fire grenade launchers and Exterminatus?
Authors note: this story will not follow ME1,2 or 3 storyline (by that I mean all those missions and stuff you play, and by that I mean down to the very way those missions end) cause when you do that everyone knows what's going to happen. Oh and no Shepard, the name doesn't sound very imperial. The Imperium will not be joining the council… cause let's be honest… where would the fun be in that? Oh and the system involved is the system where my imperial Guard legion comes from. And they have a space marine legion!(or six… I know I'm evil )
Oh and for all of those who will complain about warp travel… I have that problem solved with a rather unorthodox solution.(which is also plot related!)
Chapter I: Mechanicus mechanical faults…
Australoosian system
Location: Sydneh bay, capital city of Australoosia prime.
Sub location: governors Palace, laboratory's.
"So what is it? Exactly?" asked Lord Admiral in a puzzled tone while looking over the blocky construction in front of him. The device was blocky like all imperial technology and connected to the device were several large gunmetal grey tubes which led through the walls at random intervals.
The tech-priest in charge stepped forward, his robes of crimson sweeping around him, revealing the extensive cybernetics attached to his body before shrouding around him once more.
He gestured to the group of high ranking Imperial command staff in front of him
"It is a project that my fellows, and myself have been working on for the past few centuries… something that will revolutionize the Imperium for millennia to come… Lord Admiral, general staff and of Course our planetary Governor… the First of many Astronomica! Devices simular to the glorious Astronomican that resides on Holy Terra. For when the Emperor rises again and leads humanity once more, how will the Astronomica guide our ships? The answer… create a network of them, this unit you see here can only cover not even a quarter of the Astronomican can but is just as bright according to the navigators attached to the project. But we are waiting for the final component to be delivered wich will allow our ships greater speed through the currents and ettend the range of the device…then it shall be a blazing light in the Warp."
Most of the Imperial local command began to talk amongst themselves, mechanicus personnel invited from mars began to discuss about the device to those who worked on the project in binary, the Lord Admiral ran a hand through his greying silver hair and turned to the Governor.
"Well this will attract unwanted attention from other factions in the galaxy… and most likely the Tau, being so near their space and having revolutionary technology on their door step its bound to attract their attention." he asked, voice heavy with the local accent (Australian). The Governor, a relatively young man of 35, turned to look the Lord admiral and moved off towards the only door in the chamber, the Lord Admiral (aged 78 but looks 45 years of age) followed at some unseen command to join him.
"We need to strengthen our defences… both on the ground and space-born… our in-system forge world has to many orders to fill for our legions across the Segmentum to start mass production for the home guard." The planetary (who also is System) Governor told the ageing admiral beside him.
The admiral nodded in agreement and brought out a PDA
"just say the word and ill start planning the defence, order ships from neighbouring forge-worlds and boost recruitment rates amounts the populace of unimportant worlds. As well as a recall of some local regiments from across the Segmentum" he casually asked as if it was nothing while stroking his chin, light with stubble.
"Very well old friend, make it so. I have a series meetings scheduled for the rest of the day, I'll meet you in my office tomorrow" said the young (compared to the admiral) man as he walked off, several aide's and bodyguards enclosed around him.
The Lord Admiral watched his friend go, stood there for a few minutes then heading off through the maze of corridors before arriving at an external landing pad with a Aquila shuttle sitting on it surrounded by navel guard. (guardsmen in the navy, I don't like the term marines for anything else besides space marines)
A Sargent walked over to him and saluted "the shuttle is ready for take-off my lord!"
"Good… where's my aide?" the lord Admiral questioned. The Sargent gestured to the ship.
"On board my lord"
"get your men aboard and tell the Australoosian dawn (Aus-tra-loo-si-an) that I want a review of local fleet strength up before I get aboard and a list of ships coming in and going out of the system!" he ordered as he marched up the ramp followed a few seconds later by the Navel Guard, then the shuttle took off from the pad and sped off into the atmosphere and soon surpassed it, before adjusting its course for the Emperor class battleship … the Australoosian Twilight.
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Nearby system: primary trade hub.
Location: trade hub: storage yards
Sub location: cargo bay with cargo destined for Australoosia …
"Plant the sabotaged part and let us be gone Shas'ui " the slight distortion in the air whispered harshly. One of the other distortions, who was rummaging through a crate labelled (property of adaptus Mechanicus, must be accompanied by 4-combat servitor's. Non-compliance will result in lobotomisation) looked at his companion that spoke and replied "patience! We need to first of all dispose of the part we are replacing!"
Another distorted person spoke up its voice sounding more female "Shas'ui what's so important about disrupting this experiment? Especially given the inferiority of imperial technology."
"a good question girl, Command fears that if the imperial's are able to get this device operational they will be able to traverse the galaxy at greater speeds, spread faster and even control currents in the warp at times according to the Earth caste" he commented shoving aside random mechanical bits in the box.
The blur rummaging through the box pulled out a small electronic component that glowed an eerie purple… which would supposably be the part they were replacing…
"Ok here's the part… why does it glow purple? No matter give me the case"
The shas'ui ordered.
As he placed the part in the bag an alarm sounded in the distance
"they know were here." One of the others said. The shas'ui put a hand to his rounded helm and listened to the latest set of orders.
" command has ordered us to stay with the box. And follow it on its journey to its destination, we will be briefed on what to do when we arrive." He whispered as the squad slid the lid back on the box with the sabotaged/copy part in it.
"so how will we follow it? And more importantly what will we use?" asked the only girl of the squad.
Behind his helm the shas'ui grinned with excitement "we will smuggle ourselves onto the ship destined for our destination at the same time as the crate. Then we will find a map and wait for orders, in the meantime. We need to find a place to camp"
"why is that shas'ui? Will we be here a few days?"
No, possibly weeks or months… it will be a long wait."
Authors note: the characters are meant to be quite vague right now. For descriptions of them will come in the next chapter.