Beyond the western border of the Tyran Sector.
A trade world jointly administered by the Beliscoronna Sector and Tyran.
Underhive.
Beneath a black artificial canopy strewn with stars, a projection device in a park cast the image of a woman onto the open space of the plaza.
The woman was not particularly beautiful, but she possessed a certain charm. She wore the traditional attire of the Beliscoronna Sector.
She was clearly a celebrity.
Yet after being projected into the plaza, the celebrity did not promote a new film she had made, but delivered a public-service announcement.
"The Eye of Terror has been closed. Does that mean the Beliscoronna Sector, once adjacent to the Eye of Terror, is completely safe? No!"
"Hostile Space Marines have infiltrated the sector. These bastards have taken up robbery, assassination, chemical smuggling, and a whole range of other crimes. They are exceptionally talented at this line of work, and every one of their abilities surpasses those of the most vicious gangs in the cruelest Hive Cities of the Corona Sector."
"Are we helpless against these hostile Astartes who have infiltrated our world? Of course not."
"Throne be praised. Fortunately, these idiots will try to steal chemicals sold by the Tyranids, whose molecular bonds contain tracking structures."
"Immediately apply to the Hive City Adeptus Arbites for a tracking device. Wear it, collect the short-range signals emitted by the tracking structures in the chemicals, and wait for the Adeptus Arbites to pursue those super-criminals. Then wait to receive the Medal of the Emperor's Outstanding Elect at the commendation ceremony, in gratitude for your contribution to the safety of the Underhive."
At this point, the celebrity raised a hand and pointed at the people in the plaza as she continued reciting the prerecorded message.
"Remember, tracking devices are provided