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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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Navigate the critical choices in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 'Dark Echelons' quest. Learn the outcomes of dialogue options and actions with Abelard and Avrilla.

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Navigate the critical choices in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 'Dark Echelons' quest. Learn the outcomes of dialogue options and actions with Abelard and Avrilla.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon being summoned to the bridge, you witness a dispute between Avrilla Vent and Abelard regarding a lower deck insurrection.
  2. 2
    Initial dialogue choices don't matter. To proceed correctly, avoid the option "This matter is not worth the Rogue Trader’s time. Leave the bridge and don’t ever disturb me again!" as it fails the quest. Instead, choose either "I’ve heard enough. I will go down to the lower decks and deal with the problem personally." or "I am certain the Seneschal was acting within his authority, but I will verify the soundness of his decisions for myself."
  3. 3
    Assemble your party and head to the lower decks. You'll notice interactable Valves on pipes, though they are not usable yet.
  4. 4
    Make your way south to find Avrilla arguing with a ship's guard.
  5. 5
    Choice Point 1: Suppress or Negotiate
    • Option A: Suppress the Insurrection: Choose "I give the assault unit permission to open fire. We will crush the seeds of insurrection with full force." This initiates a fight against Lower Deck Rabble. They are poorly equipped, but your own guards may be more dangerous due to indiscriminate firing.
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    Option B: Negotiate with the Strikers: Choose "I want to speak to the strikers." Head east to meet the representatives: Rivet and Stager. Exhaust other dialogue options before selecting "What changes do you want?".
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    If Negotiating (Option B):
    • You will be presented with several options to resolve the unrest:
      • "Fine. I’ll give the order for the enforcers to be withdrawn from this sector.”: Forfeit Ranged Weaponry and Melee Weaponry cargo.
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    [Coercion] “Spreading anarchy on the ship is the first step toward embracing Chaos.”: Satisfy the crew without forfeiting cargo.
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    “You have failed to convince me of your trustworthiness. This unrest ends now. Everyone who was involved will be eliminated.”: This choice initiates a fight with the rebels, similar to Option A, but you start closer to them.
  10. 10
    After resolving the situation with the rebels (either through combat or negotiation), Abelard will confront you. Avoid being overly harsh to prevent failing the quest.
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    Abelard will express his grievances about your methods. Most dialogue options lead to similar outcomes, as the core issue is your departure from tradition and refusal to delegate.
  12. 12
    The conversation concludes with several dialogue options. The response "I have seen plenty of sentiment and handwringing in recent days, but very little competence. I have no plans to rely on your judgement or your ‘tried and tested methods.’" has a significant impact.
Tips
  • Choosing to delegate the problem entirely to Avrilla by telling her to leave the bridge results in failing the quest and yields no conviction.
  • The Lower Deck Valve Puzzle can be engaged with after this quest is functionally complete.
  • Be mindful of your guards' friendly fire during combat encounters in the lower decks.
  • Abelard's reaction to your choices can be managed by selecting diplomatic or understanding dialogue options, even if you disagree with his methods.
Quest completion, potential cargo loss (if chosen), and influence on Abelard's disposition.

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