| Hieroglyph Translation From Belis I My Lord,
I just received the following fromTech-Adept Trellus. It is the
translation of a hieroglyphic sequence found within one of the pyramids of Belis I.
This translation gives us little additional insight into the history and culture of the
Necrontyr, but it is interesting nonetheless.
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I am [indecipherable], lord of [indecipherable]. My people and I have chosen this
pyramid to protect us from the plague. With the devices kept within our sarcophagi,
we will transcend this realm of existence and begin living in a new realm, the
[indecipherable].
In our own time, our empire was glorious. We had control over the stars themselves, we
could shape the matter of the universe with our technology. Our cities were wondrous
sights to behold, including my very own [indecipherable]. But all of this has come to
naught because of the plague.
The plague has caused us much trouble, and we curse those who are at fault for it, the
[indecipherable]. However we were not destroyed by the plague. Rather, it has opened up
new possibilities for us, possibilities that we shall explore when we once more step into
the living world.
Our history is contained on the walls of this pyramid, for you to see and understand. This
will prepare you for the time that we awaken, when we will rule the stars again.
[NOTE: 78% chance of correct translation. Some hieroglyphs are indecipherable, due to
unknown patterns contained within.]
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I have sent a request to Trellus to send me all further translations. Hopefully with
enough translated texts we can begin piecing together a more complete image of the
background of the Necrontyr.
Of particular note is reference to the plague and implied vengeance on those who were
responsible. This has caused much conjecture regarding the plague's origins and just who
is alluded to here. We have always assumed that the plague was some freak chance of fate
that wiped out most of the galaxy's life. If so, then who could truly be responsible? The
Necrontyr's foul gods?
Many among my camp have begun voicing an opinion that the plague was created by the C'tan,
though it is still a matter of debate whether this was to destroy something else or as an
act of hostility against the Necrontyr. If the C'tan created the plague to destroy a
threat, then perhaps this threat is the party responsible. If the Necrontyr (at least
those within this pyramid) hold the C'tan responsible, then how could this affect the
relationship between the C'tan and Necrontyr?
This is a matter than warrants more study. I feel we are on the verge of some galactic
fued or crusade being awakened, and our Imperium is caught in the middle of what is to
come. It is imperative that we learn all we can about this, so that we may be prepared
when the time comes to combat this threat(s).
Your obedient servant,
Magos Biologis Urieth Malkar |
