Post by Lord Harrab on Mar 19, 2014 23:53:36 GMT
"In my hand is a Warrant of Trade penned by The Emperor himself, I stand on the Bridge of one of his own vessels that has traveled the Stars since the time of His Great Crusade. In my veins flows the blood of a noble Family of Rogue Traders who have served and expanded his realm since the ink upon this parchment was wet and will continue to do so until He steps off the Throne to Lead us once more. By his Will, I can destroy worlds, topple empires and erect monuments to Humanity's might upon their smoldering corpses, so do not think i will hesitate to annihilate any threat to my House or the Imperium. All Hands, Battle Stations. Destroy this idiot, The Expanse awaits." - Lady-Captain Elane Petrova von Goshawk to a Piratical Raider whose name goes unrecorded.
Name: Lady-Captain Elane Petrova von Goshawk,
Family Rank: Eldest Child of Harold Petrova Von Goshawk and holder of the Von Goshawk Warrant of trade.
Age: 87
Siblings: Sandra, Tobus, Shan, Catherine, Helen and Marcus
+++Entry 1+++++
Well, it has finally happened, Father has stepped down from his post as holder of the Warrant of Trade due to his advancing age, and as his eldest, it falls to me to continue our Noble task. I have dreamed of this day since my Navy Days and i studied the art of war at the feet of great captains and admirals. Even better, he has granted me the Eternal Scion to be my flagship, a vessel as old and study as the Imperium Itself!
It is not all Amsec and Sweetmeats, however, as is tradition in our House, the inheritance of the one who holds the Warrant is tied directly to what we forge ourselves, i must rely on purely my own connections and contents of my Hold once i break Orbit and find my wealth in the stars, like my forefathers did in the golden age of the Imperium. Thus does the Imperium and house remain strong and grow ever stronger, by claiming Humanity's divine right, mastery of the galaxy.
But, i must look to my own affairs before i can carve my fortune from the stars, and this ship deserves care and attention by the Machine Cults Finest, i will submit a request for their assistance tomorrow. I am sure they would be eager to study and care for such a vessel as mine.
I will take Void-Master Mordecai and Gunnery Officer Kruger, with me from the Navy. they are old Friends and have served me well thus far and doubtless will continue to do so, Father also told me that the Navigator he had served with is likewise returning to his house, so i will require another if i am to do more that loiter in this system, as for where we will go, The Expanse is largely unexplored and ripe for taking. I will exploit its secrets for the glory of my house and the Imperium.
I wonder if an eye patch would make me seem more dashing? I shall have to try one.
++++ENTRY 2+++++
After a year of tests, and awaiting transfers of critical staff and materials, not to mention a 6 month transit,We have arrived at Port Watcher, gateway to the expanse with only minor delays, one being an over confident pirate and the other being a unexpected meteor storm. The Eternal Scion may be under-armed for a cruiser, but as an armed merchantman, its firepower is matched and will be a great help as i expand my wealth in this great unknown. My new Navigator seems rather more polite and eager to please than most of her ilk, a fact i am great-full for, Navigators can be tiresome to deal with.
Once repairs are underway, i will gather those of my retinue not busy with their duties to accompany me as i hunted for potential profit and adventure within this mighty station. I could find a drink at leat