CHAPTER 4: RECEIVED TRANSMISSION
"As you may all know, this is a very important meeting. First of all, we would like to thank the representatives of the Ultramarines, Dark Angels, Black Templar, and Crimson Fist for coming." All of the Blood Angels respectively applauded.
"But first, let's get down to what exactly is happening." I really hated this old man, as he would drone on and on for hours. I secretly began to turn off half of my brain so that I could sleep through this, but then I remembered that this wasn't the usual monthly "clean up the headquarters" meeting.
"As the battle between the Emperor's finest and the Dark Eldar continues, we all know that allies can help greatly. We already have the help of the subtle Imperial Guard, which can sometimes be more of a hindrance than help, the courageous Sisters of Battle, and very rarely, the formidable Eldar. Now, as more and more Dark Eldar are just appearing out of nowhere, we need as much help as we can get. The Sisters of Battle are currently holding back the Tyranids from reaching the Ultimatum Stronghold, and mopping floors are already a tough enough job for them. As for the Eldar, we haven't been able to rely on them ever since they were convinced we were trying to kill them."
Oh, great, another speech on how we need to be constantly alert. I set half of my brain to sleep mode.
"Recently … probe … discovered … Koath System … 696.M41 … I … read …" WHAT?! I snapped awake, then tried to hide what I did, a little embarrassed. I hope that old geezer didn't notice…
"Stranger, I bid you greetings in the name of the Tau. If you are reading this then you will have encountered one of our messenger drones and are therefore a spacefaring race. Soon you will see more evidence of us, this is no cause for alarm.
"When you encounter one of our ships or outposts then welcome it. We have much to offer to a faithful friend. We are five castes, one people. The Earth Caste build and manufacture, the Air Caste pilot and navigate, the Water Caste liaise and arbitrate, the Fire Caste guard our holdings and defeat our enemies.
"All are bound to the dream of bringing a new way to the universe. I hope you will choose to share the culture, technology, and protection of the Tau Empire.
The one constant in the universe is change, the wise adapt.
-Believe in our destiny"
A slow chain of mumbling quickly grew louder and louder.
"Please! Do not be alarmed! Do you not realize that they possess the potential to help us defeat the Dark Eldar once and for all?" That was true, the people of the Tau Empire did sound very intelligent, and seemed to want to do good for the rest of the world. But what if this was all a front to get into our front lines and defeat us from within?
"Are there any questions at all?"
"What if this is just a plan made by the Dark Eldar to trick us into a trap?"
"Very interesting question, but according to our librarians, this probe," with that, he pulled a large white blanket off of a big lump on a table, which now revealed something quite peculiar. It was orange in colour, but not solid orange. It looked more like the mix of the orange you see at a sunset when a large battle has been won, and the colour of an ancient fruit called a peach. It had many odd raised areas, but I really cannot describe it to you. The professor continued with the librarians' findings. "Is not of Dark Eldar technology. In fact, this is too advanced for even the Eldar!" A murmur arose in the crowd again. You had to be super advanced if you wanted to beat the technology of the Eldar.
"As you can see, this is a very advanced race. They can prove to be a great help to us. That is, if anyone here objects to it. If you want to just kill the Tau now, raise your hand." 3 or 4 of the Ultramarine troops raised their hands. Very unnoticeably, the professor pressed a small, red button beneath the table. Remember, I do have good eyes. Two Blood Angels with Jump Packs swiftly jumped into the room, jumped off the table up to the Ultramarine, and dismembered him with their chainswords. A piece of his chest eagle bounced off my helmet. Uck.
"Anyone else object?" The other Ultramarines just kinda shifted in their seats, but didn't say a word. "Good." We have sent back a probe to Koath System 696.M41 saying we will meet them in a week on the planet Colzagg of the Myther System. A few people groaned. I noticed that Felder, my best friend, was one of them. He always hated flying.
"Meanwhile, our guests will join us in training for the meeting with the Tau, in the possibility that they may not trust us and attack us. They will also be helping us until the Dark Eldar either surrender or are killed!" Those who weren't already asleep by now erupted in a loud cheer. As we all rushed out the double doors, he yelled, "Good luck! You'll need it!" Luck? My ass.
"As you may all know, this is a very important meeting. First of all, we would like to thank the representatives of the Ultramarines, Dark Angels, Black Templar, and Crimson Fist for coming." All of the Blood Angels respectively applauded.
"But first, let's get down to what exactly is happening." I really hated this old man, as he would drone on and on for hours. I secretly began to turn off half of my brain so that I could sleep through this, but then I remembered that this wasn't the usual monthly "clean up the headquarters" meeting.
"As the battle between the Emperor's finest and the Dark Eldar continues, we all know that allies can help greatly. We already have the help of the subtle Imperial Guard, which can sometimes be more of a hindrance than help, the courageous Sisters of Battle, and very rarely, the formidable Eldar. Now, as more and more Dark Eldar are just appearing out of nowhere, we need as much help as we can get. The Sisters of Battle are currently holding back the Tyranids from reaching the Ultimatum Stronghold, and mopping floors are already a tough enough job for them. As for the Eldar, we haven't been able to rely on them ever since they were convinced we were trying to kill them."
Oh, great, another speech on how we need to be constantly alert. I set half of my brain to sleep mode.
"Recently … probe … discovered … Koath System … 696.M41 … I … read …" WHAT?! I snapped awake, then tried to hide what I did, a little embarrassed. I hope that old geezer didn't notice…
"Stranger, I bid you greetings in the name of the Tau. If you are reading this then you will have encountered one of our messenger drones and are therefore a spacefaring race. Soon you will see more evidence of us, this is no cause for alarm.
"When you encounter one of our ships or outposts then welcome it. We have much to offer to a faithful friend. We are five castes, one people. The Earth Caste build and manufacture, the Air Caste pilot and navigate, the Water Caste liaise and arbitrate, the Fire Caste guard our holdings and defeat our enemies.
"All are bound to the dream of bringing a new way to the universe. I hope you will choose to share the culture, technology, and protection of the Tau Empire.
The one constant in the universe is change, the wise adapt.
-Believe in our destiny"
A slow chain of mumbling quickly grew louder and louder.
"Please! Do not be alarmed! Do you not realize that they possess the potential to help us defeat the Dark Eldar once and for all?" That was true, the people of the Tau Empire did sound very intelligent, and seemed to want to do good for the rest of the world. But what if this was all a front to get into our front lines and defeat us from within?
"Are there any questions at all?"
"What if this is just a plan made by the Dark Eldar to trick us into a trap?"
"Very interesting question, but according to our librarians, this probe," with that, he pulled a large white blanket off of a big lump on a table, which now revealed something quite peculiar. It was orange in colour, but not solid orange. It looked more like the mix of the orange you see at a sunset when a large battle has been won, and the colour of an ancient fruit called a peach. It had many odd raised areas, but I really cannot describe it to you. The professor continued with the librarians' findings. "Is not of Dark Eldar technology. In fact, this is too advanced for even the Eldar!" A murmur arose in the crowd again. You had to be super advanced if you wanted to beat the technology of the Eldar.
"As you can see, this is a very advanced race. They can prove to be a great help to us. That is, if anyone here objects to it. If you want to just kill the Tau now, raise your hand." 3 or 4 of the Ultramarine troops raised their hands. Very unnoticeably, the professor pressed a small, red button beneath the table. Remember, I do have good eyes. Two Blood Angels with Jump Packs swiftly jumped into the room, jumped off the table up to the Ultramarine, and dismembered him with their chainswords. A piece of his chest eagle bounced off my helmet. Uck.
"Anyone else object?" The other Ultramarines just kinda shifted in their seats, but didn't say a word. "Good." We have sent back a probe to Koath System 696.M41 saying we will meet them in a week on the planet Colzagg of the Myther System. A few people groaned. I noticed that Felder, my best friend, was one of them. He always hated flying.
"Meanwhile, our guests will join us in training for the meeting with the Tau, in the possibility that they may not trust us and attack us. They will also be helping us until the Dark Eldar either surrender or are killed!" Those who weren't already asleep by now erupted in a loud cheer. As we all rushed out the double doors, he yelled, "Good luck! You'll need it!" Luck? My ass.
