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===Taken Legionary===
''You are a Legionary. A soldier of the Cabal Legions. Ever upon the front lines to conquer and defend.''
''You have been taken.''
''Rest easy now. Your crusade is at an end. Nothing will stir the alarm, for none exists.''
''What duty compels you? What allegiance do you hold?''
''You march with your brothers and sisters into the maelstrom. As the Phalanx protects, you attack. As the Psion pilots, you strike. As the Colossus thunders, you march. As your Centurion commands, you obey. But you are not strong enough. You are many but the enemy is strong. You watch as your brethren fall to foes unseen, untouchable. You lack the shields of the Phalanx, the guns of the Centurion, the psychic might of the Psion, the awesome power of the Colossus. What do you have?''
''Your steadfast devotion must be transformed.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [apocalypse].
''Take up the knife. Wield it. Take your new shape.''
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====Primus A'arn====
''You are A'arn. Primus of the Bone Crushers. Supreme Commander of the Cabal Legions. Father to your men: your beloved children. You delighted in them and they delighted in you. For a time you were the closest they had to a home until war's end.''
''You have been taken.''
''Peace, now. There is no war to keep you, no threat to rouse your might, no attack to rally the Legions against. Sit down, let go of your watch.''
''Eat, and drink. Taste the water and wine of home.''
''You wonder, don't you, about this. What has happened, you inquire. Something changed, I feel... different, now, you say.''
''What you feel is freedom. The freedom from the long Martian campaigns, from constant Vex incursions, from the death-dealing warriors of distant Terra. Move and see: there are no shackles to bind you.''
''Long ago, your Emperor — that beloved visionary of the Empire — ordered you and your myriad sons and daughters to a newly discovered system. This system was unusual among the millions of worlds you and your equals have conquered. It is the only one to have bogged down the Cabal warmachine for as long as this.''
''The Vex, ancient machines of temporal might, are alien to what is called Mars. They stood in your way. The Fallen, a forgotten race chasing after what is never theirs. They irritated you. The Hive, mysterious sorcerous beings that defied logic and rationality. You feared them, and pulled back from Terra's satellite, to abandon your campaign to discover the source of Terra's unremembered might that promoted your Emperor's interest. You retreated to what is safer, to prepare and wait, for reinforcement.''
''Loyal to the last, you fought bravely, but saw how the war took a toll upon your men. You requested for a son of your brother to come and aid you, to prepare for one last campaign that would tip the balance against the Vex, to acquire what it is that the Fallen so desperately seek. And so Primus Ta'aun came, his bond-brothers with him.''
''But secretly you long for the war to end, so you can go home. To be with your mate and children, to be with your forgotten friends and peers. You knew this would all come to pass when you, in ancient youth dimly remembered, enlisted to serve your Empire. But now, after so long, you are weary of it.''
''Sometimes, loyalty is not enough. Even strong men like yourself can break. Have you broke, to the last?''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I am weary]. ''Pick it up.''
''Your foes are numerous and many. They have weakened you and bled your strength dry. The ancient code and rites of a distant empire have lost all meaning now. But you are still loyal. Inflict your tired wrath and rage upon all of those who stand in your way. Make them feel as you have felt. In time you shall become free as you have never had before. Then you can truly go home, to never return.''
''Take the knife. Take it and use it. Take your new shape.''
====Primus Sha'aul====
''You are Sha'aul. Primus of the Blind Legion. You hunt the Vex for you are curious about them. Through your efforts much of what the Cabal know about the Vex collective mind come from your hand.''
''You have been taken.''
''Peace. The Vex are no longer a concern. You have much greater problems to answer. Those strange warriors that hamper both the Vex and yourself, for instance. One bested you in your own fortress to steal a power — a power which let them into the seat of the Vex's power. You wish to understand how this is possible. How did they do it?''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I shall know]. ''Discover what makes these warriors so special, to challenge the Vex and win where so many cohorts and centuries have miserably failed.''
''Take the knife. Drain their power and analyze it. Take your new shape.''
====Valus Mau'ual====
''You are Mau'ual, Valus of the Skyburners, bond-brother to Tlu'urn and Ta'aun. Veteran of many a star campaign.''
''You have been taken.''
''Peace. Here there is no threat. Sit and rest.''
''You fidget. What is wrong? Ah. You are worried for Ta'aun. You told him "I will fight with you", and he denied your plea, saying "Turn back, I will do this alone." You answered him saying that no bond brother goes alone; and he acquiesced to your word. Until you heard he went alone anyway, and was lost.''
''This angered you and your bond brother. You went to the Dreadnaught core and threatened to destroy it. All out of love and devotion for a brother who turned his back upon your well-meaning words, to do what he thought you could not do. He loved you, and you loved him.''
''Yet you failed. There existed three warriors, who hounded you and your men upon Mars, who attacked your command in the core, to disrupt your ultimatum. The enemy sent them to stop you. You fought bravely but they prevailed and you were thrown down. In vain did your brother take up your sword.''
''You seek vengeance, for both the loss for your bond brother Ta'aun and Tlu'urn, for you lived long enough to see him cut down.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [a brother's love].
''Take the knife. Use it with terrible might upon your foes, and win back what you have lost. Take your new shape.''
====Valus Tlu'urn====
''You are Tlu'urn, Valus of the Skyburners, bond-brother to Mau'ual and Ta'aun. Veteran of many a star campaign.''
''You have been taken.''
''Peace. Here there is no threat. Sit and rest.''
''You are silent. What is wrong? Ah. You are still anxious for Ta'aun. You told him "I will go with you", he denied your offered service, saying, "No, this is my duty." You told him even a mighty soldier as he needed help; and he acquiesced to your word. Until you heard he went anyway, out of duty to his direct order from your Emperor, and was lost.''
''This angered you and your bond brother. You went to the Dreadnaught core and threatened to destroy it. All out of love and devotion for a brother who turned his back upon your well-meaning words, to do what he thought you could not do. He loved you, and you loved him. You loved him enough to defy even your Emperor's word, which he rejected.''
''Yet you failed even though your rage cut down many a Hive Knight and eviscerated many a Hive Wizard. There existed three warriors, who hounded you and your men upon Mars, who attacked your command in the core, to disrupt your ultimatum. The enemy sent them to stop you. You watched as they cut down your bond brother. In agony and rage you took up his sword and visited death upon them. Again and again you cut them down. But they defied death. They sent you to yours.''
''And now you are here. You wish to do better. You lost both your brothers. "If only I had gone with him," you say about Ta'aun. "If only I were quicker," you say about Mau'ual.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I will not fail].
''Take the knife. Apply cold cunning and calculated rage against your foes. Take your your new shape.''
====Valus Ta'aurc====
''You are Ta'aurc, Valus of the Siege Dancers. Your successes among the Dust Giants have led to your ascension to this elite unit, to command it.''
''You have been taken.''
''Why do you flail about in rage? Under the logic of the sword you were bested in fair combat. You should not be angry. Attend, then: under the logic of the sword, the guiding principle for all life, you contested most of Mars against the Vex and those warriors of Terra. Now they have won, and your might has fallen.''
''Now you understand.''
''But you seek to win back what was taken from you. The sword logic demands it. You are a conquerer. You will win back what you have lost.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [subjugate].
''Take the knife. Brandish it. Take your new shape.''
====Valus Trau'ug====
''You are Trau'ug. Valus of a broken Legion. Defector from your rightful course to attack that which was forbidden.''
''You have been taken.''
''Stand down, Valus. You need not fear anymore. The dead queen and her darksworn, lightvassals are far from you, and their cold prison is sundered at the last.''
''Why did you turn traitor? Is it because you saw the decision of your leader as a weak one? Or is it because you were angry? You killed those above you. You murdered your Primus, killed your fellow Valuses, Vals, and Braci. All who did not follow, you mete out oblivion unto them. This is not to be. For your treachery, you are taken.''
''For this, you will serve.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [atoning].
''Take the knife. You cannot deny it. Take your new shape.''
====Val Aru'un====
''You are Aru'un. Bracus, then Val, of a broken Legion. Follower of a traitor.''
''You have been taken.''
''Put away your weapon. Your imprisonment is ended. The dead queen and her darksworn, lightvassals will not touch you.''
''Why did you turn traitor? Because you were loyal to your Valus. But you still betrayed your commanders. You helped your Valus kill the Primus. You massacred those officers who did not agree with your Valus. You have betrayed them, and the Cabal high command is right to have rejected you. This, then, is the reason why they will not rescue you.''
''But behold, the final shape has rescued you. It sees within a cunning, peculiar mind. One that is clever. You can put that cleverness to use. Observe how your fellow prisoners were loyal; when your Valus was killed, you led them in an attempt to escape, to return home. That is worthy of any man.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [mine to save].
''Take the knife. It is yours by right. Take your new shape.''
====Val Bo'ourc====
''You are Bo'ourc. Val of the Siege Dancers. Personal guard to your Valus.''
''You have been taken.''
''Lay down your shield. It is no longer needed. You have been claimed from death's cold hand.''
''You believe you have failed in your duty. You could not keep those Terran warriors from your Valus. They killed you and your command. The final shape does not think so. It believes that striving is its own reward. But you will, must, succeed, if you are to prove it vindicated. Otherwise, then, will your defeat be final.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I will fight].
''Take the knife. It is your new weapon. Take your new shape.''
====Val Ca'aul====
''You are Ca'aul. Val of the Siege Dancers. A soldier to your Valus.''
''You have been taken.''
''Witness. For all of your might, for all of the power you command — a battle vehicle of ultimate devastation — you lost. The warriors from Terra defeated you. You were to succeed where your bond brothers have failed. The final shape believes that you can prove it vindicated. If you can. No more shall you pilot a mobile weapon.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I am the weapon].
''Take the knife. Use it to crush your foes. Take your new shape.''
====Val Ma'aurg====
''You are Ma'aurg. Val of the Siege Dancers. Personal guard to your Valus.''
''You have been taken.''
''Put away your rifle. It is no longer needed, nor useful. You have been claimed from death's cold hand.''
''You believe you have failed in your duty. You could not keep those Terran warriors from your Valus. They killed you and your brothers. The final shape does not think so. It believes that striving is its own reward. But you will, must, succeed, this time, if you are to prove it vindicated. Otherwise, then, will your defeat be final.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I will fight].
''Take the knife. It is your new weapon. Take your new shape.''
====Val Zu'uarc====
''You are Zu'uarc. Val of the Siege Dancers. Personal guard to your Valus.''
''You have been taken.''
''Your guard is ended. It is no longer needed. You have been claimed from death's abode.''
''You believe you have failed in your duty, that ultimate arbiter of the Cabal. You could not keep those Terran warriors from your Valus. They ended you — and proceeded to end him. The final shape does not think so. It believes that striving is its own reward, that conflict is all that matters. But you will, must, succeed, if you are to prove it vindicated. Otherwise, then, will your defeat be final. Do not fail, Val Zu'uarc.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I will fight].
''Take the knife. It is your new weapon. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus====
''You are a Bracus of the Cabal Legions. So consumed are you by duty that you have forsaken your own name. You think of nothing but duty.''
''You have been taken.''
''Attend. The final shape wishes to know the extent of your duty. Will you go to Terra, to strike directly at the heart of the Terran warmachines, cripple them, in order that our invasion may be paved? This, then, is your task. Go, and fulfil it.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I hear and obey].
''Take up the knife. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Dru'urng====
''You are Dru'urng. Bracus of the Blind Legion. Defender of the Keep.''
''You have been taken.''
''You were killed as you defended your Primus' Keep from the howling Wolves and the clattering Vex. You were faithful to the last. For this you are reborn. The final shape will give you another chance to continue your duty. Do not fail, Dru'urng.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [watchman].
''Take up the knife. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Mu'urrn====
''You are Mu'urrn. Bracus of the Siege Dancers. You were to launch an offensive by the order of Valus Tua'arc.''
''You have been taken.''
''Attend. Your mission is finished. Your command wiped away. No one needs your instructions or your orders. They all know what needs be done. So where does that leave you? You desire a purpose. We shall grant you one. Several fell creatures of Light attempt to steal the life of your former Valus. We do not desire this but instead require you to eliminate them.''
''But how? you ask. We shall give you a way, we answer.''
''There is a knife for you. It shaped like'' [halt!].
''Take up the knife and wield it. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Tha'aum====
''You are Tha'aum. Bracus of the Sand Eaters. Commander of psychics.''
''You have been taken.''
''Why are you here? You ought to have been still there — there! — to complete your mission. The Vex impeded you, the ancient Warmind of Terra halted you. But it was a Terran soldier who killed you. Killed your command, and ended your psionic men. But listen: the final shape knows of your desire. You still have things left undone.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I shall complete].
''Take the knife. Use it; let nothing stop you. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Tho'ourg====
''You are Tho'ourg. Bracus of the Sand Eaters. Keeper of a captured Vex Gate.''
''You have been taken.''
''Set down your weapon and attend. That warrior from Terra was after one thing: information to penetrate the Vex heart. You failed to keep it from them. You are angry, are you not? Rightfully so. You wish to expiate for this failure, to win back your honor. Then make it so.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [reclamation].
''Take the knife. It is your key to victory. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Tra'aull====
''You are Tra'aull. Bracus of the Blind Legion. You sought to penetrate the Black Garden.''
''You have been taken.''
''Attend. You do not need to follow your original order any longer. Behold — the Garden is open to you. But the machines you have fought seek to win it back. They seek to bind its heart in a faithless bargain of gain. You will free it. The final shape knows no master.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [my lord].
''Take up the knife. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Thra'aurg====
''You are Thra'aurg. Bracus of the Skyburners. Loyal to your commanders.''
''You have been taken.''
''You sought to bar the Terran soldiers as they entered the bridge, scarred from the battle with one of the Cabal's machines. They simply ignored you, only to waste you with cruel and cold efficiency. Your men were defeated. The warriors of Terra went on unhindered to your Valuses. You are angry that you failed. You wish to make up for it.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [you cannot see me].
''Take the knife. Waste your foes as they strive to find you. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Sho'ogurn====
''You are Sho'ogurn. Bracus of the Blind Legion. You seek to learn the Garden's secrets.''
''You have been taken.''
''Attend. The final shape knows of your desire, for it too seeks to liberate the Garden from its oppressive overlords. The machines would keep it locked to a one-sided bargain in which it has no say. They would have it bow to their whims in time. You are angry, Sho'ogurn — no soldier ought to question his master and lord like this. This cannot be!''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [loyalty].
''Take up the knife. Take your new shape.''
====Bracus Ve'ength====
''You are Ve'ength. Bracus of the Skyburners. Leader of reconnaissance.''
''You have been taken.''
''Attend: you penetrated into a forbidden realm. You attempted to steal that which was never yours. For it does not exist. Instead, all you have accomplished was the death of your brothers and sisters. Warriors of Terra now flood the breach you have left behind.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I stare at death and live].
''Take the knife. Reborn in that which you assaulted, you will resurrect your honor. Take your new shape.''
====Edru'us, Vengeance of Oryx====
''You are Edru'us. Commander of the Dust Giants. Feared warrior of the Cabal.''
''You have been taken.''
''Retire your rifle, and listen. You led an assault to reclaim a section of Freehold from the Vex, but were stopped by warriors of Terra. They defeated you with automatics, both full and partial, and heavy weaponry. They even used Cabal weapons against you. They wasted your men, and defeated even the Vex who sought to get in your way.''
''You wish to deal them back your aborted assault.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [desire to be avenged].
''Take the knife. Attack with hate. Take your new shape.''
====Sho'oulth, Horror of Oryx====
''You are Sho'oulth. Bracus of the Siege Dancers. Butcher of Isidis Planitia.''
''You have been taken.''
''Set down your guns, and attend. Under the Cabal you were a mighty warrior, killer of countless enemy warriors, both machine and man. Now you will become greater. Behold, here are your men. Now go forth and conquer. Let your name inspire fear among all.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [destruction].
''Take up the knife. Become the Horror of Oryx. Take your new shape.''
====Haru'ul, Hammer of Oryx====
''You are Haru'ul. Spymaster of the Sand Eaters. Espionage agent of cunning intellect.''
''You have been taken.''
''Put away your grenades, and hear. You were to have attempted a covert assault upon Terra, but before you could reach your Harvester you were struck down. Terran warriors, bane of the Cabal Legions, attacked, and killed, you. Your men's cries still resound in your ears as death claimed you. Now you are here. Your duty is unfulfilled.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [I will be nowhere and everywhere].
''Take the knife. Use with stealth. Take your new shape.''
====Vro'ourn, Fist of Oryx====
''You are Vro'ourn. Bracus of the Skyburners. Captain of the Dantalion Exodus VI.''
''You have been taken.''
''Lay aside your command, and heed. You followed your Primus into certain death. You knew, as did your men, that you were walking into a trap and a sure hell. But look around — is this a hell? No. It is a sweet place, desirous and beautiful. It ought to be protected, should it not?''
''Now, then. Your former command is isolated and lonely. The remainder of your crew, terrified and scared like children of shadows and shades, have sent a call of help. This cannot be. Liberate them from their fear, and destroy that distress call. You would not see anything destroyed.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [fear not].
''Take up the knife. Become the Fist of Oryx. Take your new shape.''
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===Taken Colossus===
''You are a Colossus. Mighty thunderstorm of the Cabal. Laying waste to all your foes.''
''You have been taken.''
''Set down your chaingun. There is nothing to fear from in this place. Look around and see for yourself.''
''What code do you hold to? What skill do you remember?''
''As the enemy appears you fire, mowing them down as the blade cuts. With your ponderous ability the very ground trembles and shakes as you walk. With your swarms of missiles do you strike at hidden enemies. But this is not enough. Your very strength turns against you. Your launchers cool, your gun reloads, and you hesitate when you slam your feet. The enemy takes advantage of that.''
''You must be fast.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [unstoppable].
''Take up the knife. Use it to gauge your speed. Take your new shape.''
====Valus Gho'ourn====
''You are Gho'ourn. Valus of the Skyburners. Loyal to your commanders.''
''You have been taken.''
''You watched the Bracus below your command die as he sought to bar the way to the bridge. Watched as the Terran soldiers made their way to it, shooting and killing fell non-creatures and your men. You felt resolve and anger — this will not be! You marched into battle, firing your weapons, roaring vengeance. They simply turned and obliterated you in an instant. Your armor was not enough.''
''You wish to know their strength even as you fell, watching as they turned away. As your body disintegrated, this was the thought that remained.''
''There is a knife for you, O questing Valus. It is shaped like'' [study].
''Take the knife. With it master the arcane and fell energy of Terra. But first you must take it. Take your new shape.''
====Valus Tau'ugh====
''You are Tau'ugh. Valus of the Skyburners. You are proclaimed champion, for with your commanders' demise you are the strongest warrior afield.''
''You have been taken.''
''Sit. Listen. Hear and heed.''
''You are arrogant. When you heard that the reconnaissance team was killed, you thought you could slay their killers. A noble but foolish thought. With your Centurions and Legionaries you marched out into the fray, opening the doors of the ship. You expected little resistance, a Hive Wizard or three, perhaps some Knights. Nothing significant. The Thrall and Acolytes of that vain religion were inconsequential to your thought.''
''Instead you walked out into a terrible battle. Fell non-creatures fought alongside a dreadful Hive abomination now advancing upon your position. You saw the recon team lying there dead, their Harvester burning beside. Your soldiers were being overwhelmed — if you did not do something, the Skyburners' fast would be compromised!''
''You strode into battle, roaring, firing your rockets everywhere. Some struck the fell non-creatures, sending them screaming back into nothingness. Others targeted distant Knights hiding behind illogical barriers, and floating Wizards besieging your soldiers. The majority went for the abomination. It screamed — you remember the sound cutting through your audio-receptors. But it lived. In defiance you leveled your chaingun upon it and let loose.''
''It retaliated by shooting the deadly coldness of the Void at you. You felt the power eating away at your strength. But you prevailed. The creature could not stand.''
''Then you fell.''
''How did this come to be? You remember — a tiny Thrall snuck up behind and leapt upon your back. Impeded by your banners and launchers you could not remove it, or you were too slow to fully notice. It ripped your helmet off, exposing your face to the fell harshness of the Dreadnaught. Your rebreathers detached. It screamed with joy, then bit down.''
''Thus you were defeated, by something you deemed insignificant. Thus it always has been throughout history — mighty warriors felled by that which they did not expect.''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [expectation].
''Take the knife. Remember — for every large threat you defeat, a hundred little threats remain. Now take your new shape.''
====Bracus Dra'ang====
''You are Dra'ang. Bracus of the Siege Dancers. Protector of your friends.''
''You have been taken.''
''Take off your helmet, and rest. Breathe the air of home, and revel in it. No more will you need to suffer.''
''Your mission was to defend three powerful psychic soldiers as they worked to extract secrets from the Terran Warmind, the last of its kind, they say. But you failed. You couldn't stand against the power of the Terran undead as they marched, boldly, against you. You long for an advantage over them. Perhaps a taste of the awesome power which you guarded, hmm?''
''There is a knife for you. It is shaped like'' [imitation].
''Take the knife. Show the mastery of your newfound strength. Take your new shape.''
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