Deep Dive
Why did the inhabitants of Navis IV have to harvest blood berries?
Blood berries provide the exact hue of red needed for the sacred capes of the Minotaurs, a fierce Space Marine chapter. Failing to meet the Imperial quota would mean certain death.
What daily ritual did the citizens of Navis IV endure due to the blood berries?
The berries are mildly poisonous, causing vomiting as a daily ritual. However, a chemical process discovered a few years ago neutralizes the poison but makes the berries a potent diuretic.
How did the arrival of an Inquisitor impact the lives of the inhabitants on Navis IV?
The Inquisitor's pursuit of a dangerous traitor turned the lives of the four main characters inside out, leading to an intense and dangerous situation involving heresy and potential extermination of the planet.
What ancient piece of technology did the Inquisitor use during the interrogation?
The Inquisitor used an ancient piece of Imperium technology called a 'lie detector' to ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of the information obtained from the inhabitants.
What was the significance of the eight-pointed star symbol found on Navis IV?
The eight-pointed star symbol is in honor of chaos, a sin against the Emperor, and a sign of certain death to all those who see it. It was painted by the guardsman they were searching for.
What was the primary reason for the potential extermination of Navis IV?
The potential extermination was due to the foul taint of the warp being discovered on the planet, which is considered a threat to the safety of all mankind by the Imperium.
What invention did Juiciest Lucius bring with him during their mission?
Juiciest Lucius brought a personal air conditioning device he had been working on, which contained foul warp crystals.
How did the inhabitants of Navis IV typically travel around the planet?
They used hover carts, which were small vehicles designed to carry four people and were used for harvesting blood berries.
What was the outcome of the encounter with the Inquisitor on Navis IV?
The Inquisitor, Gladiant Vague, melted and decomposed due to a spell of an ancient god after the inhabitants solved a riddle. The planet faced imminent extermination, and the inhabitants had to find a way to retrieve an ancient weapon of Nurgle to potentially save themselves.
What was the role of Mr. Skull, the servitor, in the story?
Mr. Skull was a servitor with downloaded memories of the Inquisitor. He provided information, helped solve puzzles, and was a guide for the inhabitants, though he ultimately met his demise when he was sliced in half by a knife.
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