Briefing, Cyrus Vulpa

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Acolytes, 

We have reports of suspicious phenomena occurring on the planet Vulpa in the Cyrus System. A warehouse in the town of Yokes was infiltrated by a group of unidentified criminals. Once seen, the criminals attacked the guards, killing one. The other guards report an excessive amount of blood at the scene, covering every surface and filling every nook. They also report one of the criminals disappearing without a trace as the others fled. The Inquisitor believes this to be the result of a witch. 

It is your responsibility to: 1) venture to Cyrus Vulpa; 2) meet with Ketten Makewell, an informant familiar with the events; 3) identify the witch, and neutralize it; 4) return to Scintilla for further missions. 

+++The following is a summary on the planet+++

Cyrus Vulpa is an Agri-World within Golgenna Reach. In the years of colonization the planet was mined clean of its few useful metals, while the fields were being planted. This planet supplies Golgenna Reach with a majority of all grox products and a strong supplement of staple crops.

The planet is covered in prairielands that stretches the horizon with an almost entirely underground water supply making it ideal for cattle like the grox [Xenos Minima]. Unfortunately, the violent tendencies of the grox make it difficult for much diversity in the fauna. Instead, there is a variety of flora on the land that is not used for grazing. It is set aside for various crops which are processed and shipped to hive worlds including Scintilla. There are a variety of small towns spread out on the surface which are hubs of farming and ranching activity. Each town is connected via a high speed train route which ships food and people to and from the capital city of Theolum, the only metropolis and primary spaceport.

The Planetary Governor is Karina Macharius, a wealthy and judicious businesswoman. She keeps her title so long as she can maintain the flow of grox and Serafina grains. Due to the nature of the tithe, the planet is closely watched by the Adeptus Administratum. They maintain a large officio in the capital city, where the Exactors inspect the goods. Within sight of it is the soaring mountain of the Precinct-Fortress. The Adeptus Arbites have only one such building, but regularly are seen in the small towns. The Adeptus Mechanicus maintain a Repairatorium where harvesters are maintained.

There is a small rebel band of note, self-named the Seeds of Freedom. There is little record of them in the Tricorn Libraries, as their crimes have not been investigated by an Inquisitor. They have grievances with the Planetary Governor.

Ketten lives and works in the capital, Theolum. His address is attached. The restaurant he owns is Titus Treats. You have tickets for passage on the Plaustrum, a freighter heading for Cyrus Vulpa tomorrow.

May the Emperor guide your path,
-Sage Zarkov