Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 141: Queen of Glory Class Battleship
On the Void Hunter, Nimrod, Arsena Dunn, and Diana Pauline stood in front of the viewing window, looking at the huge monster that was getting closer and closer in the distance.

Every warship in the Martian shipyards and starports pales in comparison to it, and it is more powerful and formidable than any of them.

"It is a perfect creation. It is perfect and has destructive power."

Diana's blue-green eyes were fixed on the giant ship in the sky, her eyes full of brilliance as she spoke excitedly.

"It looks like a giant whale emerging from the water, or a heavy black halberd."

In accordance with Nimrod's request conveyed to Mars by Rosicky, the entire Glorious Queen-class battleship was painted black.

Its back was covered with over a thousand defensive towers and engine shields like a hill, and its belly gleamed with the brilliance of world-destroying weapons.

It has enormous pear-shaped horns and an engine rim the size of a city.

The Queen of Glory-class battleship is one of the most powerful warships built by the Empire. Its hull is protected by multiple layers of void shields, and the armor on the surface of the hull is also very thick, able to withstand heavy artillery fire and still maintain its combat effectiveness.

In the Space Marine Legions, the Queen of Glory-class battleship usually plays the dual role of fleet flagship and Primarch's ship.

Diana felt endlessly honored when she thought that she was about to pilot this powerful warship across the starry sea, serving the Primarch as the commander of the flagship of the 33rd Expeditionary Fleet.

This was even more inspiring than when she wiped out the alien pirates and received commendations for her achievements.

A moment later, the Void Hunter docked at the starport.

Nimrod walked down the deck and immediately saw the Martian sage in a red robe greeting him. Standing next to him was Rosicky Cech, whom he had not seen for a long time.

The Techmarine wore black battle armor, with the symbol of Mars branded on his shoulders.

A sage in a red robe came in front of Nimrod, and a hoarse voice came from the sound array synthesizer.

"Requesting an exchange of information regarding the 11th Legion's delivery obligations."

"permit."

Rosicky's left eye was transformed into a mechanical prosthetic eye. He exchanged glances with the Martian Sage, and then they jointly sent out a series of high-frequency binary signals, and then they both lowered their heads in satisfaction.

"Primarch, your warship has been completed. Mars can deliver the required construction obligations to you at this time. Please confirm your acceptance of the warship."

"Delivery granted."

Nimrod spoke up, and Rosicky once again conducted binary authentication with the sage.

After a moment, the sage bowed to Ningluo and left.

Rosicky walked up to Nimrod and said, "Father, I have completed my study journey on Mars."

"From this day forward, you are the Forge Master of the Legion, commanding all technical sergeants."

"Father, I will do my best and not let you down."

"Let's go and see my ship."

Rosicky said, "Father, please follow me."

He then led the way and began the introductions.

"This Glorious Queen-class battleship is 28.11 kilometers long and has a mass of 170.33 trillion tons."

Nimrod nodded slightly. Robert Guilliman's Macragge's Glory was twenty-six kilometers long, and his own ship was twenty-eight kilometers long, which was considered relatively large among the Primarchs.

"The crew required is approximately 391,000 people, and the crew and logistics personnel are approximately 103,000 people."

Ninglu nodded slightly and asked the female commander behind him.

"Diana, are you ready?"

The female commander's blue-green eyes sparkled with excitement as she spoke confidently.

"My lord, I am ready."

Nimrod followed Rosicky into the Glorious Queen-class battleship and walked towards the command bridge.

They took the elevator up, and in their sight, decks rose one after another along the curved inner wall, with black metal columns supporting the entire vaulted building.

After stepping out of the elevator, what comes into view is the astonishingly large bulletproof glass ceiling.

In the core area of ​​the bridge, on five strategic tables, holographic projections flashed, showing the scenes of the Mars berth and the solar system respectively.

The overhead lumen light slowly rotated, illuminating the countless monitors and lenses around him. "Father, please take a seat."

Rosicky turned sideways and spoke to Nimrod.

Nimrod walked towards the black alloy throne prepared for him, and once the Primarch was seated, Diana spoke.

"My Lord Primarch, you should name this ship."

"The Sovereign's Shadow."

Diana thought for a moment and immediately understood the meaning.

"My Lord, the name you gave this ship is very appropriate. You are the King of Vostronia, and your legion is called 'Shadows of Order'."

Since being chosen to captain the flagship, Diana has used the time to gather and read everything she could find about the Primarchs and the XI Legion.

Nimrod landed on Vostronia, unified the homeworld and became king, renaming the "Reapers" to "Shadows of Order."

Diana immediately understood the profound meaning behind Nimrod's name, and she began to praise him.

"Shadow of the Sovereign, a ship that matches yours."

"Since the Captain also thinks it is appropriate, then begin to fulfill your responsibilities."

"As you wish."

Diana bowed in response, then walked towards her workbench more briskly than usual in her black high-heeled boots.

The captain picked up the intercom and skillfully found the ship's command channel.

"Everyone, I am the first captain of this Glorious Queen-class battleship, which has just been named the Shadow of the Sovereign by the Primarch."

“I’m very happy to work with you all in the future.”

"Please prepare your briefings. I will be in the conference room in three hours to hear your reports."

After seeing Diana act decisively and begin to take over the Royal Shadow, Nimrod said to Rosicky.

"Take me to the palace."

"Father, please follow me."

Nimrod took the elevator to his palace.

After stepping out of the elevator, a covered bridge appeared in front of the Primarch.

The interior of the bridge is richly decorated with towering arches, just like the main hall of a cathedral, solemn and majestic.

Nimrod stopped and spoke to the members of the Honor Guard.

"From now on, this place will be left to you to take charge."

The Honor Guards puffed out their chests and responded in unison.

"As you command, Father."

Nimrod then said to Rosicky, "Wait outside first. Come back in five minutes."

After a moment, Rosicky Cech, who was promoted to "archaeologist", bowed and said.

"Father, I will do my best to fulfill my responsibilities as the Master of the Forge and the Archaeologist."

Three days later, Hollis of the 1st Regiment and Bradshaw of the 11th Regiment were ordered to go to the moon.

The proposal submitted by the two Shadows of Order has been approved by Nimrod, and they will be responsible for training Terran recruits for the 11th Legion.

Horus did not send his descendants to the moon to train new recruits. Nimrod was the first one, which naturally attracted widespread attention.

Just when many forces including the "Selina Gene Cult" turned their attention to the two Shadows of Order, fifty members of the treasure-stealing team took the opportunity to sneak into the moon.

Two months later, the six ordered regiments arrived in the solar system.

The Primarchs convened a meeting to discuss plans to conquer the Orb.

(End of this chapter)