Speech of demagogue Gurney at system vessel Pauperpolis. Witnessed by the acolytes of Inquisitor Victoria Aldrich.
Crowd: (Shouting) “Aye, Gurney! We testify you, brother!” “Revenge for the twelve!” “Justice will be served!”
Gurney: (Elevating his voice) Hear hear, void miners and clan comrades, your unwavering support fuels the fire within my soul! We will not cower in the face of tyranny! The lobotomization of our twelve leaders by Necromechanic Fortius was a heinous act, an affront to our very existence. But mark my words, even that years have passed from that crime their sacrifice will not be in vain!
Crowd: (Cheering) “No more oppression!” “Fight for justice!” “Victory is ours!”
Gurney: Look around you, my comrades. The Void Union stands united, forged by the fires of adversity. Together, we carry the weight of our fallen, and we shall deliver retribution to Fortius and his ilk!
Crowd: (Roaring) “Vengeance!” “Freedom!” “For the fallen!”
Gurney: Let their inhumanity be known to all! The Adeptus Mechanicus, with their cold metal hearts, have turned a blind eye to our suffering. But we, the sons and daughters of the void, refuse to bow before their oppression!
Crowd: (Chanting) “No more silence!” “End their oppression!” “Down with the Adeptus Mechanicus!”
Gurney: Brothers and sisters, heed my words. Our dedication to justice will carry us through the darkest of times. Though our enemy may scheme and plot against us, we have an advantage it can never comprehend—the unyielding strength of our unity!
Crowd: (Shouting) “United we stand!” “Together we prevail!” “Strength in solidarity!”
Gurney: But let us remain vigilant, my friends. The path we tread is treacherous, and the sensory augmentations of our oppressor are upon us. We must be cunning, resourceful, and unwavering in our pursuit of justice. Protect our cause, shield our comrades, for the time of reckoning draws near!
Crowd: (Resolute) “We shall prevail!” “No fear, only determination!” “The Void Union stands strong!”
Gurney: Onward, my brothers and sisters! With our hearts aflame and our spirits unyielding, we shall tear down the walls of oppression and reclaim our fortune. The day of reckoning is soon at hand, and we will emerge triumphant!
Crowd: (Thunderous applause) “Gurney! Gurney!” “Death to Fortius!” “For the Void Union!”
Gurney: Thank you, my trusted comrades, for your unwavering support. Together, we shall reshape the course of our destiny and write the next chapter in the annals of our struggle. Onward, to justice and revenge!
Crowd: (Unified) “Onward! Onward!” “For the twelve!” “For the Void Union!”
Location: Main Cargo Hold of Sphaera Imperator
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