Thread: In the Emperor's service [Ghostwolf and Dionysius]

The Commissar looked over the maps, trying to memorise the terrain, the location of landmarks, the placement of the Tau line. She crossed her arms under her petite bust, nibbling gently at her bottom lip as she thought, a habit of hers. She looked up from the table as the Captain began to speak, her expressive eyes moving to him to find him already looking at her. Had the Captain been observing her, assessing how she was doing? Would he report back to the Colonel? She had to make a good impression. Of course, always like High Command to want things over as quickly as possible, by taking the most direct route available, even if that was certain to result in a high amount of casualties. Command cared little for individual lives. Verena kept these thoughts to herself. It was her job to publicise, to persuade, that ever decision that was made was right and for the good of the Imperium. Even if she did not think so herself. She turned her attention back to the map as Fitzwilliam began to explain, continuing the debriefing. Drainage tubes, that could work to move some of their men closer to the Hive should they need to. Yet the Captain was right, this could easily be a trap. An easy entry set to look empty to lure them in. Its definitely big enough for us to move through? she asked, looking at the map and trying to discern where the tubes would come out.The Captains right though, it could be a trap. Even if they dont have anyone stationed there, it could be watched and defended by drones, those flying discs they have. Verena knew what the answer was, what was to come next, what had to happen. So, it seems to me like the solution, the only way to be sure either way, is to send a small scouting party up them. See what they find she said, nodding solemnly. If the others accepted the idea and it was authorised, if it went wrong it could result in men of the 13th losing their lives and alerting the Tau that they knew about the tubes. Verena turned to look at the Captain as he continued to answer her questions, looking up at him from under the peak of her cap with a slight smile upon her lips. Surely suggesting a course of action would set her in good stead, show that she had some worth. So as long as the perimeter is maintained, we should be fine. For now she spoke mainly to herself, nodding. Although her tutors at the Schola had told her about the rumours that the Tau Empire had technology which could render them nigh-invisible, but she did not know how much truth could be put into such things. If they did exist however, they should be wary, otherwise slipping inside their perimeter may prove easy. Kroot. That is exactly what she didnt want to hear. She had read some of the accounts of raids and attacks carried out by that particular Xenos. Nasty stuff. She certainly didnt want to go toe to toe with one. The use of Human Auxiliaries did not surprise her much, there were increasing reports of those in the colonies on the outer rim worlds being swayed by the Greater Good. She nodded once the Captain had finished speaking, thinking as she took in what he had said. Perhaps the Tau are putting all their hope in the diplomats, hoping they can settle this without the need for getting engaged in yet another conflict they are bound to lose. Thats right, lay it on, keep the morale up.