+++This document is CLASSIFIED VERMILLION LEVEL+++
+++By Inquisition Order 832535442.0023+++

41st Millenia - Present Time...

"Captain Scirocco of the Ultramarines. You have been charged with high treason against the Emperor. You willingly disobeyed your superiors in the Ultramarines and brought shame upon the Adeptus Astartes. How do you plead?"

"Guilty."

"You are hereby sentenced to death for your crimes. For the sake of Imperial records, we require you to state your case after the fact."

"I thank you Inquisitor Torell. I accept full resposibility for my crimes. My downfall started many years ago. But I will begin my account with the recent past.

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The recent past...

"Marneus is a fool."

Inquisitor Pandora muttered as she left the Grand Hall of the Ultramarines. "Doesn't he realise the importance of this project?" "We must have the cooperation of the Ultramarines. Talk to the company commanders. Find me a sympathetic ear," she commanded her assistants.

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...a time years later.

The Techpriests entered the strategic command room of the Ultramarines Battle Barge Endless Fury. Waiting for them was Captain Scirocco of the Ultramarines 8th Reserve Company, Inquisitor Pandora, and some Adeptus Ministorum personel. "We are approaching Hermes VII, The Enemy has begun it's attack on the planet, Captain."

"Very well," said Captain Scirocco,"we will finally see if all our hard work was worthwhile. The Enemy shall know fear today." He smiled wickedly.

"Are we assured of the secrecy of this project, Scirocco?" asked Inquisitor Pandora.

"Yes, of course. Marneus is clueless. All he knows is that we are on a standard training excercise and patrol."

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"Reports are coming in from Hermes VII, Captain. Test Groups 1-7 are reporting 100% instability and have been compromised. Test Groups 8-14 are reporting varied levels of stability. Groups 9, 11, 12, and 13 are reporting over 60% stability and have met The Enemy squarely."

"The Enemy is being driven back sir."

"Very good. We now have the tools to drive this abomination back from where it came," mused Captain Scirocco with a wicked smile on his face. His hatred for The Enemy given new fire.

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A memory...

For pics of the Project Ultra XIII test group, check Armand's Wargames Table Page 6.

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