Mourningstar

The Mourningstar is the heavily-armed merchant vessel owned and captained by the powerful Rogue Trader Shipmistress Brahms of House Brahms.

The voidship has been requisitioned by Inquisitor Grendyl for use as an orbital base of operations for the Inquisitorial forces on Atoma Prime. It is from there that Inquisitor Grendyl's warband musters it's efforts to erradicate and root out the heretics and seditionists that fester within Tertium, the seat of power and industry on Atoma Prime, and linchpin for the wider Moebian Domain.

One warband officer, Flight Lieutenant Masozi has been training the fighter pilots of the Mourningstar for the war. Every pair of hands is sorely needed in the war effort on Atoma, and the Thunderbolt wings of the Mourningstar are a useful asset.

As of the 'Path of Redemption' update, the Mourningstar has been facing an increase in internal issues. Crewmembers have gone missing, as well as murder, sabotage, and mutiny attempts occurring in the many months since the war on Atoma began. Likely due to unrest caused by the Inquisitorial requisition forcing the crew into a protracted war they have no business in, as well as the annoyance of the warband and its Rejects. As a result, Brahms has increased the security measures upon her ship significantly, as noted by Oska Krall and Brahms herself.

Dimensions[]

Firestorm Class Frigates are a variant of Sword Class Frigates, as classified by the Imperial Navy. Their chief benefit to Rogue Traders and Navies is their versatility, being able to be used in any number of roles. Known for their speed and manoeuvrability, Firestorm frigates are often seen fighting alongside Space Marine formations or within pirate fleets.

Firestorms are designed to marry the ship-killing potential of a Sword's Lance weaponry and the speed of an escort. The Mourningstar is heavily modified compared to typical Firestorms. It has exceptional firepower in 6 torpedo tubes on the prow, and 2 macro batteries per side. The typical prow-mounted lance of a Firestorm isn't present, likely relying on the torpedoes for killing-power. The absence of a lance weapon might also allow for additional cargo space.

Below are the average specifications of a Firestorm Frigates, giving a vague approximation of what the Mourningstar's technical specifications could be around. (Rogue Trader - Into the Storm, pg. 152)

Class: Unknown variant of the Firestorm-class Frigate
Dimensions: Approximately 1.8 kilometres long, 0.3 kilometres abeam at fin
Mass: Approximately 6 megatonnes
Crew: Approximately 25,000 crew
Acceleration: 4.4 Gravities maximum sustainable acceleration

"The Firestorm is a relatively recent innovation in Battlefleet Obscurus, an attempt to merge the maneuverability of escort class ships with the ship-killing power of lance weapon. The Firestorm is essentially a redesigned Sword, with many of the weapon batteries removed to make space for a prow-mounted lance that runs most of the length of the ship. In fleet engagements, Firestorms often hunt other escorts, their lances letting them out-range and outgun most frigates and raiders.

Firestorms are not commonly used by Rogue Traders, as the lance takes up room that could be used for cargo and supplies. However, more militant individuals have been known to utilise them, as lance-armed frigates are relatively uncommon." (Rogue Trader - Into the Storm, pg. 152)

Known Crewmembers[]

Shipmistress Emora Brahms - Captain of the vessel and holder of the Brahms Warrant of Trade.
Commodore Alice Hallowette - Highest known ranking member of Bramns' crew.
Enginseer Kayex-8 - Seemingly Brahms's senior Enginseer
Enginseer Molox
Astropath Ascendant Valorium
Voidmaster Rex - An experienced officer of the ship's voidsmen-at-arms.
Castellan Karin - Assumedly an Astra Militarum officer commanding the ship's infantry forces.
Wing Commander Stannix - Assumedly commands the many Thunderbolt wings and other naval fighters.
Deck Chief Alvez - Assumedly a chief officer of one or more decks or hangars of the Rogue Trader ship. (Synonymous with first mate)
Bo'sun Kaldmar (deceased) - A petty officer of the merchant vessel who died under suspicious circumstances.

Warband Hub Area[]

The Mourningstar serves as the primary area for players to congregate, socialize, and engage in various stations which are arrayed throughout the player hub. These stations can range from cosmetic shops, to character or weapon customization, or even weapon testing ranges. Most stations have a named NPC, and various guards are dotted throughout the hub which will direct comments at players.

Interactive Hub Stations[]

Armoury Exchange: Purchase new weapons and curios.
Commissary: Cosmetics shop.
Barber-Chirurgeon: Character customization.
Mission Terminal: Mission selection and matchmaking.
Sire Melk's Requisitorium: Weekly Contracts and a high quality weapon and curio shop.
Shrine of the Omnissiah: Equipment upgrades and tinkering.
Commodore's Vestures: Premium cosmetics shop.
Psykhanium: Equipment testing range and training modules.
Shrine Penitentax: Penance tracking and rewards.

Warband Crewmembers[]

There are various named Inquisitorial operatives standing guard and keeping order around the hub area to protect Mourningstar and Inquisition assets should any rejects feel the urge to wander or start trouble.

Operative Prask (entrance, left)
Operative Molsk (entrance, right)
Operative Morti (Servitor Guard near Hadron)
Operative Soltag (Brunt's Armoury corner)
Operative Tallar (Mission room entrance, left, female)
Operative Klaar (Mission room entrance, right, male)
Operative Drall (Mission room, Commissary corner)
Operative Marroc (Barber Chirurgeon guard)
Operative Lensk (Psykhanium guard, masked)
Unknown Operative (Psykhanium guard, unmasked)
Agent Leng (Mission Terminal, male)
Agent Stane (Mission Terminal, female)
Overseer Nessian (Seated at computer)
Overseer Marsett (Standing by computer, near hangar)

Gallery[]

Vox Announcer - Quotes[]

Crewmembers[]

Castellan Karin to the strategium. Repeat, Castellan Karin to the strategium.
Enginseer Molox, your presence is required in reactor subassembly 101.
Astropath Ascendant Valorium, your presence is required in the sanctum.
Shipmistress Brahms, please contact primary command bridge.
Wing Commander Stannix, you are overdue in the strategium. Please comply.

Naval Traffic[]

Imperial courier "Hand of Keilos" has docked.
Imperial courier "Bombast Extremis" departing local realspace.
Supply barque "Jardinesque" entering auspex range.
Supply barqe "Radiant Throne" now departing local realspace.
Supply barqe "Cadian Sunrise" now manoeuvring for docking.
Supply barqe "Hand of Kailos" commencing docking.
Supply barqe "Cadian Sunrise" arriving in hangar bay.
Supply barqe "Hammer of Tourax" arriving in hangar bay.
Supply barqe "Everlight's Smile" reports reactor failure. Requesting maintenance team.
Combat patrol reconfigured. Thunderbolt Wing Hydra-3 on duty station.
Combat patrol reconfigured. Thunderbolt Wing Hydra-7 on duty station.
Unidentified vessel on realspace approach. Thunderbolt Wing Hydra-12 tasked to intercept.
Unidentified vessel on realspace approach. Escorts to containment formation.
Unidentified vessel on realspace approach. Warning salvo tracking... tracking... tracking...
Unidentified vessel on realspace approach ... Detonation! ... Dispatching salvage team.
Unidentified vessel on realspace approach. Correction. Transponder confirmed. Docking clearance granted.

Flight Notifications[]

Heavy skyfire concentration reported on Sub-Orbital Vector Alpha-9. Low level approach recommended.
High debris concentrations detected on Sub-Orbital Vector Beta-3. All pilots to employ other drop channels until further notice.
Augur returns show high orbital debris in fourth and seventh quadrants. Stay alert.

Tertium Activity[]

Warning: Increased heretic activity reported across Downside.

Localised Chasm Railers activity in Habzone HL-16-11. Investigation underway.
Localised Chasm Railers activity in Habzone HL-16-21. Investigation underway.
Localised Chasm Railers activity in Habzone HL-14-23. No intercession needed at this time.
Localised Chasm Railers activity in Habzone HL-14-27. No intercession needed at this time.

Localised Water Cartel activity in Habzone HL-18-66. Investigation underway.
Localised Water Cartel activity in Habzones HL-18-60 through HL-18-62. Investigation underway.
Localised Drownyard Clan activity in Habzone HL-18-44. No intercession needed at this time.

Salvage operations underway in Habzone HL-6-66. Rites of Excorcism required.
Salvage operations underway in Habzone HL-14-66. Mechanicus support requested.
Salvage operations underway in Habzone HL-70-22. Mechanicus support requested.
Salvage operations underway in Habzone HL-70-28. Mechanicus support requested.

Information: Heretic activity reducing across Metalfab Districts HL-17-30 through HL-17-39.

Attention: There are new combat parameters in Transit hub HL-16-11.
Attention: There are new combat parameters in Freight port HL-18-66.
Attention: There are new combat parameters in Freight port 32-2.
Attention: There are new combat parameters in Manufactory HL-17-36.
Attention: There are new combat parameters in Inter-Zone Void Sector Omega-12.

Deep Hive District Perditum[]

Possible Xenos sighting in Deep Hive District Perditium-15. Auric-class operatives to investigate.
Possible Xenos sighting in Deep Hive District Perditium-14. Auric-class operatives to investigate.

Deep Hive Districts Perditum-1 through Perditum-4 are currently off-limits to all strike teams.
Deep Hive District Perditum-100 is currently off-limits to all strike teams.
Deep Hive Districts Perditum-99 through Perditum-109 are currently off limits to all strike teams.
Deep Hive Districts Perditum-138 through Perditum-212 are currently off limits to all strike teams.

Stellar Events[]

Auspex arrays warn of increased solar flare activity. Increasing rad-shielding to compensate.
Solar flare activity returning to normal. Rad shielding reduced to standby configuration.
Auspex scans show atmospheric turbulence in upcoming deployments.

Hangar Bay Activity[]

Recon Mission Karax-101 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Maxis-4.
Recon Mission Karax-128 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Maxis-8.
Recon Mission Karax-199 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Maxis-5.

Sabotage Mission Harbex-14-Alpha authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Eta-6.
Sabotage Mission Harbex-20 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Eta-2.

Kill Mission Sigma-21 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Delta-3.
Kill Mission Sigma-1 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Delta-1.

Retrieval Mission Magnis-15 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Gamma-7.
Retrieval Mission Magnis-37 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Gamma-2.
Retrieval Mission Magnis-7 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Gamma Regis.
Retrieval Mission Magnis-11 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Gamma-5.

Infiltration Mission Alpha-13 authorised. All active strike teams to Hangar Bay Kappa-6.

Hangar Bay Maxis-2 is currently inoperative. Fire suppression teams to Hangar Bay Maxis-2.

General Maintenance[]

Medicae team to sector 17-26. Alacrity is recommended.
Ready Garrison armsmen to Penal Section Delta-3. The Emperor's Mercy is authorised.
Technical team Gamma Delta Five to docking area 694. Inbound.
Coolant leak reported on lower aft deck four sixty three. Teams dispatched.
Attention: coolant leaks reported on decks Gamma-12 through Gamma-14. Rebreathers are advised.

Crew Morale - Vox Announcer[]

Struggle has ever been humanity's lot. Disgrace not those who walked this path before.

(Old Man) Announcer - Preaching

Beware the heretic's poisoned words. Ambition. Equality. Justice. These are the seeds of damnation.
Suspicion is a holy virtue. The heretic forever walks among us.
It is better to die a martyr than live a thousand years a coward.
All that you are you owe to the Emperor.
Martyrdom redeems all sins.
Give to the Emperor all that you are. Receive from him all that you deserve.
By the labours of untold heroes does the Imperium endure.
The Emperor owes you nothing, and yet gives all.
You have no secrets from the Inquisition.
Sacrifice is the highest virtue.
Beloved are the valiant, for they fear nothing.
Trust is a fool's virtue. Betrayal, his reward.

(Old Noble woman) Announcer - Preaching

Always covet victory. It requires less explanation than defeat.
Throw off the chains of doubt and embrace the Emperor's truth.
Do not forget to remind yourself of the honour you are afforded to be aboard the Mourningstar.
Freedom is a gift. Do not waste it.
You can repay the Emperor's beneficence by continuing to serve.
Continue to succeed and you may continue to serve.
Even a recruit who has nothing to offer can still offer his life for the Imperium.
We are the instruments of the Imperium's design. We will serve our purpose without question.
Fear not the heretic. Consider only how you may rid yourself of their presence.
A questioning mind can lead to results. Or death. But either serves the Imperium's purpose.
If you die in the Emperor's service, you may be reassured that you have died a worthy death.
In the Emperor's service, we are all but cogs. Welcome to the machine.
The Mourningstar is only as good as her crew. Therefore, be the best you can be.
Never rest on your laurels. The next mission must always be the best.
The Emperor may protect you all, but that is no excuse for neglecting weapons maintenance.
Throw off the chains of doubt and embrace the Emperor's truth.
The Emperor's will be done - and let us be the ones to deliver it.
If you fail, your deaths will be considered suitable penance, Praise the Emperor.
To question is to doubt and to doubt is a weakness. Do not hesitate.

(Old Noble woman) Announcer - Warband Reject Information

All non-approved weapons should be checked with the Armory.
All recruits must report for physical assessment prior and post mission. No exceptions.
All those returning from missions should report to their handlers immediately, not "later".
If you require medicae attention between mission, attend to it swiftly.

(Solemn, soft-spoken woman) Announcer

Returning mission team inbound in two hours and sixteen minutes. All support crew to their stations. Emperor be praised!
Before you depart, give thanks to the Emperor for your continued existence.
Well maintained armour and weapons acan be the difference between life and death.
Do not forget to remind yourself of the honour you are afforded to be aboard the Mourningstar.
Ordnance teams Secundus through Septimus prepare primary magazines for sanctification.