Shipmistress Brahm

*"Our war is not one of battlefields and fleet engagements, it is waged by the dedicated agents of the Imperial Inquisition."*

## Emora Brahms

Close up of Brahms, from World Intro cinematic.

## Informative

### Personality

Noble, determined.

**Shipmistress Brahms** is a character in Darktide, a **Rogue Trader** and a trusted ally to Inquisitor Grendyl. She is in charge of the Mourningstar and consequently all those within.

A rumor amongst the player characters is that **Shipmistress** **Brahms** owes Inquisitor Grendyl a substantial favor. Hinting at some history between the two, and plausibility that the **Shipmitress** is an old friend, or acquaintance, of **Grendyl**, maybe even a closely trusted ally.

**House Brahms** has been an active **Rogue Trader** house for generations. Her ship has been requisitioned by Inquisitor Grendyl to host his warband. It would seem likely that the Inquisitor, not **House Brahms**, is funding this war effort and paying for accommodations aboard the vessel. There is no suggestion of whether The Mourningstar is **House Brahms's** only ship or not.

## The Rogue Trader and Warband Divide

It's no surprise that a **Rogue Trader**, essentially *freedom and profit* loving *privateers and pirates*, have different ideals to that of the **Imperial Inquisition**, the *highest office of authority* in the **Imperium of Mankind** and frequent *dispenser of order*. **Rogue Traders** aren't normally keen to bow to any authority except their own.

There appears to be a division between those of the **Inquisitorial Warband** and members of the **Rogue Trader** crew.

**Shipmistress Brahms** and Alice Hallowette make it clear that **Grendyl**'s retinue are not entirely welcome upon The Mourningstar through their various quotes. **Brahms** also has a particular dislike of Rannick and his rabble of rejects/convicts, and would not be aiding the Inquisition if Grendyl had given the **Shipmistress** a choice. There are areas on the ship that are unauthorized for rabble majority of the warband. There is friction between crewmembers loyal to the Mourningstar and warband minions loyal to Rannick and Grendyl.

During the Merchantile raid within the Carnival District, Hadron and Brahms's personalities contrast one another. One being focussed on data, to the point, and giving the bare minimum information, and the other bringing up points of art, expression, and doing interesting things.

## Rogue Trader Crew

All crewmembers aboard the Mourningstar are in **Shipmistress Brahms's** employ. It can be assumed Hallowette, **Quartermaster Brunt**, and Oskar Krall have all been members of the Mourningstar's crew prior to the Inquisitorial requisition of the vessel.

* Lady Alice Hallowette
* Oska Krall
* Enginseer Kayex-8
* Enginseer Molox
* Astropath Ascendant Valorium
* Chaplin (didn't catch the name)

## Quotes

"Now you've really kicked the stingwing nest."

### <unknown audio file> Introduction to player?

*"Not that is concerns you, but I am the Lady Emora Brahms. You may address me as Shipmistress Emora. My family has voyaged the shifting frontiers of this grand Imperium for generations. Exploring, trading, conducting the better class of war when the situation merits.*

*For now, my path lies alongside Inquisitor Grendyl's. For as long as that is true, you will treat my beloved Mouringstar as sacrosanct. You are a guest and a barely tolerated one at that." ~Brahms*

### **Darktide World Intro Cinematic**

*"It is the forty-first Millennium. For ten thousand years, the Imperium has dominated the galaxy. There is only war. Every human soul, from the most high-born lord to the most basic servitor, is dedicated to the service of the God-Emperor of Mankind. The Imperium’s battlefleets and armies, from the conscripted soldiers of the Astra Militarum… to the elite Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes, keep humanity safe from alien threats and cosmic horrors beyond imagining. But there is another war. It is the one in which I serve.*

*Our war is not one of battlefields and fleet engagements. It is waged by the dedicated agents of the Imperial Inquisition. It is fought in the cities and hives of the Imperium. In the backstreets and the forgotten sub levels.*

*In hive-cities like Tertium. For if the Inquisition fails... if we fail... the Imperium falls with us." ~Brahms*

### Rejects' Quotes

* Male Loose-Cannon: "So, the shipmistress. Not exactly a sunbeam, is she?"
* Male Cutthroat: "Reckon Grendyl must have some hold over her."
* Female Savant: "As long as she does her duty..."

* Male Judge: "Have care around Brahms, Pilgrims. She has dealt with Xenos, and cannot be trusted."
* Male Seer: "Oh... I don't think the shipmistress would care to hear that. Maybe I'll tell her."
* Male Loose-Cannon: "What's wrong with trading with aliens, anyway? I mean, so long as they're not shooting at you."

* Male Seer: "My Beloved says that the shipmistress is deep in Grendyl's counsel."
* Bully: "Cor, even Big Boss obeys her."

* Male Loose-Cannon: "The shipmistress has a fine scowl, don't she?"
* Male Agitator: "Fie! Brahms is nought but bluster, frustrated that her lawless ways hath been curtailed."
* Female Professional: "I don't want to end up on her bad side, I can tell you that."

### <unknown audio files> miscellaneous (spoilers)

* *"I cannot condone the choices Grendyl makes, but nor can I see another path."*
* *"Don't let Rannick intimidate you, nor Grendyl. The Mourningstar is mine!"*
* *"I'd fly the Mourningstar far from Atoma, only Grendyl would find me."*
* *"If you want a place amongst my crew, just say something."*
* *"If only I could get back to honest trading."*
* *"I should be on the frontier, not playing glorified courier."*
* *"Just watch yourself around Rannick. You're an asset to him, not a person."*
* *"There is much said and done in the Emperor's name. Would he approve? Well, that's impossible to say, and I suspect the point."*
* *"This used to be the pride of the fleet, would you believe? Now look at it!"*
* *"If I've learned anything about our grand Imperium is that the more everyone talks about brave heroes and selfless sacrifice, the worse the war is actually going!"*
* *"Yes the Imperium is heartless, uncaring, and ruthless, but what else is there?"*
* *"It's a real hive of activity down here. Little of it honest and that's how I like it."*
* *"Martyrdom does sound better than 'abondoned and left to die' doesn't it?"*
* *"Can't speak for Rannick people, but you can trust mine."*
* *"The Mourningstar, overrun with convicts and criminals. My mother would turn in her grave.. if she had one."*
* *"Look what Rannick's lackeys have done to my Mourningstar!"*
* *"Might as well eat, drink, and be merry. Unmarked graves for us all, the way things are going."*
* *"All of Rannick's little minions look the same to me."*
* *"If you're short of gear, have a would with Commodore Hallowette. Call her 'The Perfect One' if you want to get on her good side."*
* *"It is true that sacrifice is the foundation of the Imperium but one should always to care to note who is called upon to make that sacrifice."*
* *"We are all cogs in an uncaring machine, but perhaps it's better not to know it."*
* *"You do what you want on Rannick's time, but you behave aboard my ship!"*
* *"Always interesting to see what kind of rogues Grendyl press ganged."*
* *"I never know who is more foolish, the zealot, blinded by creed or those who embrace his blindness."*
* *"Grendyl isn't paying enough for this.."*
* *"Grendyl keeps everyone in the dark, doesn't matter if they're old friends or new recruits."*