Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-1734134-20190911202955/@comment-1734134-20191105103931

(I’m inclined to say that in this case Tarkhan ‘’can’’ access the Scions vox communications, but if they were simply to switch encryption codes, he would then have to work around decrypting them as well. At the same time, I’m not too inclined to players constantly having private means of communication lost to them. It can end up becoming a bit meta-gamey.)

Siros and Jerrios walk over to Tarkhan, Siros speaking first, “A few of us have a basic grasp of the Tau language, but it is not much.”

The Tau do not seem to be using any of the local frequencies; any communications Tarkhan does pick up are heavily encrypted or are simply endlessly repeating propaganda broadcasts.

The transmission from the Scions command continues,

“We uhl need tiv investigairt furthah ; we'll find a place to land but the pace is crawling with Tau. We'll find a place t' land boot t' pace be crawlin wi' Tau. Could be lurdsa ours afore we arrive. 'n be careful andlin t' tech-priest, this whole situairtion sounds lark 's turnin inta a disastah.”

The clearing itself is largely open ground besides the craters and fallen trees, but around it the forest is dense. The Tau seem aware of the potential for ambushes, Fire Warriors and Pathfinders patrolling the rim of the tree line with keen awareness, though they seem unaware of the party’s presence. The Scouts follow Hen as he directs, maintaining their stealth as they slide between the trees, mentally tagging the Drones which hover and hum around seemingly silent Tau soldiers. The Dropship itself is guarded by a slew of Fire Warriors carrying carbines.