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S13E11 · Pyramids of Mars Part 3

Sutekh orders Scarman to kill intruders

Sutekh

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Sutekh, an ancient Osiran deity, is revealed seated on a stone throne, wearing a mask, as he focuses on projecting his war missile. Scarman reports on human intruders within the deflection barrier.

calm to urgency ["Sutekh's tomb"]

Sutekh prioritizes the completion of his missile over eliminating the human intruders, ordering Scarman to find and kill them after the missile is launched.

urgency to determination

Who Was There

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Horror masked by feigned compliance, dread of his master’s wrath

Appears as a monitor-bound image under Sutekh’s control, receiving and acknowledging orders with cold obedience. His voice is formal and subservient, reflecting both enforced loyalty and the horror of his possession.

Goals in this moment
  • Prevent delays to the missile launch at all costs
  • Carry out Sutekh’s command to destroy human intruders
Active beliefs
  • Sutekh’s will must be obeyed without question
  • Any interference with his plans demands annihilation
Character traits
Submissive and obedient Mechanical in delivery Echoing Sutekh’s genocidal decrees
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Sutekh
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Supremely confident, fixated on imminent liberation and cosmic dominion

Seated on an Egyptian-style stone throne, he issues imperial decrees via a primitive monitor system to Marcus Scarman. His presence radiates unearthly authority, and his voice carries regal cadence as he overrides immediate concerns with millennia-old priorities.

Goals in this moment
  • Ensure the Osiran missile is launched at the appointed hour
  • Eliminate human intruders obstructing his plans
Active beliefs
  • His freedom and dominion are the paramount concerns above all else
  • Any obstacle to his release must be destroyed without hesitation
Character traits
Regal and commanding Impatient with distraction Prioritizing destiny over immediate threats
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Location Details

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Sutekh's Tomb

The cavernous tomb serves as Sutekh’s throne room and command center, where flickering data displays frame his throne and cold blue monitors relay his commands through Scarman’s image. The tomb’s oppressive silence swallows Scarman’s voice, emphasizing Sutekh’s isolation and control.

Atmosphere Oppressive grandeur with mechanical chill
Function Command hub for Sutekh’s earthly operations
Symbolism Embodiment of Sutekh’s ancient tyranny and imprisoned power
Access Restricted to Sutekh and his obedient vessel Scarman
High stone ceiling lost in shadow Flickering data displays corrupted by interference

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