Chapter 158 Storm of Destruction: Elegy for Loyalty, the Curtain Is About to Fall
Chapter 158 Storm of Destruction: Elegy of Loyalty, the curtain is about to fall
The tapping sound of the mechanical keyboard echoed in the huge semicircular command bridge. The explosion outside the window was isolated by the effective sealed glass of the Phalanx. It did not seem harsh and unbearable, but more like it was far away. The thunder in the sky was vague and low.
But the battle outside was real, not an illusory dream. The flickering firelight illuminated the golden armor of Captain Garadon. He wore a red cloak and walked on the arc-shaped deck of the bridge. His eyes looked at the flying artillery fire outside. The explosions and ship wreckage were everywhere, and the explosions lit up the void shield one by one.
But they were safe and sound, as if they were enjoying a grand show, an epic galactic war holographic film, just like what the imperial propaganda department likes to shoot most, magnificent pictures, heroic epics, and the greatness of the empire. Invincible.
But Galaton did not believe those propaganda rhetoric. He knew that the war was not easy to win. If they did not actively respond and win with all their strength, then the war was not absolute. He knew this very well.
The company commander walked to the fire control weapons station on the side of the command bridge. The modified crew member with an implant inserted into the cable socket on his head was rapidly operating the advanced instruments in front of him. The Thinker Servant beside him was wet. The software made an incomprehensible whisper and seemed to be calculating and running programs using binary bits.
"Report the situation, second lieutenant." Captain Garadon stood behind him and said. The lieutenant glanced at the company commander and did not stand up to salute, because Garadon had clearly requested that all red tape in combat need to be temporarily put aside. abandoned.
"Reporting to the company commander, the mountain array is operating well, all parts are operating efficiently, the reactor temperature is stable, and the transmission system is operating well." "Where is the weapons array? And the ammunition situation." "It is operating well, company commander, the ammunition reserve is sufficient, compliments Emperor, we have stockpiled enough ammunition on the mountain formation for a long time."
Galaton nodded slightly, "Where is the void shield? Is its energy sufficient?" "Enough, Captain. The void shield is still running at 100% power. The Thinker's calculation engine shows that it cannot be hit with the current firepower of Chaos. Wear the void shield."
"Very good." Galaton said and was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by another group of people in the command position. That person was standing in the sunken working area under the central trestle of the command bridge. He was there. Waved hello to the company commander.
"Captain Garadon! You have to see this!" the officer on duty of the bird's eye group shouted. Garadon nodded slightly to the fire control officer and the surrounding operators, and then walked to the upper deck of the bird's eye operation group. at the edge.
The tall giant looked down at the operators in the sunken work area below. "Report the situation, Lieutenant." Galaton said coldly. The officer on duty nodded slightly and pressed the backrest of his subordinate's seat.
The company commander pointed to the screen in front of him and said, "The Sanzhen's bird's eye radar scanned a giant object approaching. Its size is very large, almost the same as a satellite."
"Have you identified the target?" the company commander asked with a frown, and the officer nodded affirmatively, "Yes, it is the Blackstone Fortress Eternal Will. According to the data, it has been taken away by Chaos."
"Is its system functioning properly, Lieutenant?" Galaton quickly realized the seriousness of the situation. He knew that the subspace cannon of the Eternal Will could tear apart planets and even overload the sun star to cause a supernova explosion. He had participated in the Gothic War. , witnessed its terrifying power.
"According to the Eye of Truth type avian scan carried by the Mountain Formation, all systems of the Blackstone Fortress are offline and the reactor is completely extinguished, but it is still advancing towards Cadia under the push and pull of the Chaos Fleet behind it."
"The Chaos Fleet was like dragging away a scrapped Leman Russ tank. It mobilized dozens of large battleships equipped with heavy propellers to pull the Blackstone Fortress towards Cadia. Its speed has accelerated the Blackstone Fortress. It has reached ten percent of the speed of light, and is still increasing due to inertia! It is expected to reach the Cadian orbit within a few hours.”
"Captain, we speculate that Chaos is preparing to attack." "Strike Cadia with the Blackstone Fortress. Yes, Lieutenant, I have seen greenskin orcs use giant meteorites to carry out this attack many times."
Galaton said with an ugly expression. He looked at the officer who was silent for a moment, and then calmly spoke without any panic, "Can we destroy the Blackstone Fortress?"
"Unfortunately, Captain, the firepower carried by the Phalanx cannot destroy the Blackstone Fortress. In fact, the Imperial Navy currently present does not have any Imperial firepower that can destroy the alien shell of the Blackstone Fortress. At best, we can only penetrate the surface armor, and The fortress cannot be destroyed."
"And even if we can destroy it, the shattered Blackstone Fortress itself will turn into countless giant fragments, and their impact on Cadia will destroy the entire continent's surface." The technician who was doing calculations in front of the officer added. He raised his head and looked at the company commander.
"Can't we destroy the fleet to prevent the Blackstone Fortress from advancing?" Galaton asked, and the technician shook his head, "It can't be done, sir, the Chaos Fleet and the Blackstone Fortress are beyond our firepower range, and the Blackstone Fortress has already Entering the inertial navigation stage, destroying the Chaos Fleet will not help. "
"We recommend giving up Cadia immediately! Organize a retreat quickly, otherwise the Blackstone Fortress will hit the planet with an impact force close to half the speed of light. Its impact point can reach deep into the earth's crust, breaking off the strata, causing earthquakes, natural disasters and secondary The disaster will be completely uncountable, everything on Cadia will be destroyed, and we and the Imperial Navy will be unable to intercept it."
"And once the defenders on Cadia are destroyed and the orbital defense array in the bastion is destroyed, the fall of Cadia is a foregone conclusion. We will not be able to prevent Chaos from occupying the planet, and we will not have the power to take it back! And there will be more As more Chaos follow-up troops arrive, we and the Imperial Navy will be surrounded."
"Order, company commander." The lieutenant looked at Garadon, and everyone looked over and waited for the order.
The company commander was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at the communication team with certainty, "Contact the ground immediately! Inform them that Blackstone Fortress is about to hit Cadia, and organize an evacuation immediately! Notify all Imperial Navy ships and be ready to cover the evacuation fleet from Cadia at any time. Dia track!”
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"Master of the Castle!" the adjutant shouted and ran to Creed's side. They were in a semi-destroyed bunker. Half of the roof had been lifted, but the whole bunker was still strong.
Creed looked at the battlefield outside. The battle situation had stabilized. With the arrival of unexpected reinforcements, the entire battlefield had gradually stabilized, and the imperial coalition had firmly controlled the front.
The Sisters of Battle and the Cadian warriors, working together with the Legion of Death warriors, are clearing the flanks and protecting the rear of the Space Marines, while the supermen are also advancing at full speed to push Chaos back. Everything seems to be going smoothly.
Creed turned his head and looked at the hurried adjutant, "What's wrong? What's all the fuss about." "You must listen to this, sir!"
The adjutant handed the communication walkie-talkie to Creed. This satellite phone is larger than ordinary communicators, but precisely because of this, it is equipped with powerful signal transmission equipment and can communicate directly with the navy in orbit through interference. .
Creed took the walkie-talkie and gradually widened his eyes as he listened to the broadcast content inside. He looked at the adjutant and was silent for a moment, "Have you verified it?" "I have verified it. It is from the Phalanx, Gala." Captain Dun personally carried out the broadcast and alarm, we must inform the living saints and adults! "
Creed cursed, handed the walkie-talkie to the soldier on the side, and then strode out of the bunker. The adjutant followed behind him, and they boarded an open Salamander armored personnel carrier parked beside the fort.
"Commander, do you know the location of the Living Saints and Space Marines?" Creed asked. The commander wearing an armored hat turned his head and took off his earphones. He nodded slightly, "Yes, Lord, their locations." It is updated in real time so that we can provide support and adjust the direction of attack.”
"Take us there immediately, be quick." Creed said. The commander looked at the fortress sitting in the crew room and looked at the co-pilot. Then he skillfully started the armored vehicle, and the rumbling engine began to roar. .
The adjutant sat in front of Creed and looked nervously at the gunfire outside. "Master, what do you think?" "Yes, Hal."
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Celestine chopped down a traitorous Space Marine with one sword. She stepped on the traitor's body and looked at the surrounding battlefield. The Space Marines were pushing Chaos back together with the mortal soldiers. Those warriors from the Great Crusade era, Together with the Shadow Master, they are counterattacking at full speed.
Especially the Shadow Master, who was as smooth as chopping melons and vegetables in the army of Chaos. He was killing traitors and demons as if he were in an uninhabited land. His lightning claws were constantly cutting through armor and flesh, bringing death. Dance wildly.
Celestine looked at Kahn coming from a distance. He was covered in blood and walking with a chain axe. Behind Celestine, the Imperial Guard Shield Captain holding a halberd also appeared.
He walked past Celestine holding the halberd. He walked slowly towards Kahn, and Kahn himself walked over. The two approached each other, as if an epic battle was about to take place.
But the latter stopped. He tilted his head and seemed to be listening to what was said in the communicator. Then he cursed under his breath, glanced at the shield captain, and turned around to leave.
The World Eaters around him also followed the champion of Khorne to retreat to the outside. Not only them, but all the Chaos Space Marines were slowly retreating, seemingly retreating on their own initiative. Only the Daemons were still attacking with all their strength, seemingly covering up. them.
Celestine turned his head, and the little angel wiped the blood on his armor. He looked at Creed who jumped off the Salamander. He and his adjutant ran over. The Lord of the Castle quickly came to Celestine. Sting saluted in front of him.
"Sir, Captain Galadon on the mountain formation issued a warning. Abaddon tried to use the Black Stone Fortress to hit Cadia. They were unable to intercept and destroy it. The impact of the Black Stone Fortress will destroy Cadia. The company commander requested that an evacuation be organized immediately. "
Celestine frowned, but she knew Creed was not joking. He looked at Celestine quite seriously, without any intention of joking.
The Living Saint was silent for a moment, then looked at the war-torn sky above his head, and then lowered his head to look at Creed in front of him, "Someone must stay. After this, Abaddon must have ordered the demon army to contain us in order to use the Black Stone Fortress to capture us. Catch them all.”
The Daemons wouldn't really die anyway, they would be resurrected in the Warp, so Abaddon just removed all the Chaos Space Marines and left the Daemons behind.
"And those who stay behind will surely die. He must cover us to the dock and organize the evacuation." Shield Guard Captain Derantius said, looking at the battlefield around him, very calm. It was obvious that the Emperor taught the Imperial Guards to stay calm at all times and in all places, and the captain learned it very well.
Creed nodded slightly, as if he had made a decision, "I will lead the Eighth Regiment and the Cadia soldiers to stay. You will evacuate with the civilians in the city and the young people of the White Shield Army, leaving a spark for Cadia, and go to the dock, where several large starships are docked all year round."
Ironically, according to the population size and scale of Cadia itself, it is almost impossible to organize a planetary-level evacuation, but now only one in ten of Cadia remains.
And most of them are gathered in the Great Bastion. The evacuation ships can take off quickly and directly enter the empty dock of the Mountain Array, where the refugees are placed in the huge Mountain Array, and then take it for jump evacuation.
"My troops and I will also stay and serve the Emperor." The commander of the Death Legion who came silently said, wearing a gas mask, and said in a cold voice.
He looked at the living saint and the captain of the imperial guards, and nodded slightly, "We should have died for the Emperor long ago, and it's not too late to make up for it now."
Celestine looked at the two people in front of her, and nodded slightly after a moment of silence. She made a Sky Eagle Salute to the two, and the captain of the shield guard also saluted with a spear.
The two mortal heroes immediately knelt down and bowed to the two emperor's messengers. Celestine helped them up and looked at them and sighed, "I will tell him about your sacrifice today, and he will definitely remember it."
"This is our greatest honor, my lord." Creed said.
Celestine and the Captain of the Shield Guard turned and walked towards the Grand Bastion. The Captain of the Shield Guard skillfully issued an order, which was transmitted to the headsets of every Space Marine and White Shield recruit through battlefield communication. They quickly obeyed the order of the Emperor's guards and began to retreat steadily. Although the Cadian White Shields were a little confused, they still obeyed the order firmly as soldiers.
Creed watched them leave, then turned his head and looked at the tide of demons in front of him, pulling out their bolt guns, and the commander of Krieg beside him also drew his power sword.
The two stood side by side, their adjutants held up fluttering flags, and the flags of the Krieg Death Legion and the Cadian Legion fluttered on the land and on their majestic backs.
It was the end of an era, the final prologue of a loyal elegy.