Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"Farewell then." The traveler said with a bow.

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"Father, this guy is too arrogant." Little Horus said gritting his teeth.

"He is very arrogant, but he has the capital to be arrogant. Imagine if you were not a Legionnaire. Would you dare to draw your sword against him? You know very well that because of your status, he will at most give you a slight punishment. And for me, it is because of my status as the Emperor's Heir that he maintains respect for me."

"Russ is right. There are many beings in the galaxy that surpass the Primarchs. We must learn to get along with them," Horus said with a sigh. It was clear that after experiencing a series of setbacks, Horus had also realized some of his own problems. His political tactics and selfishness caused dissatisfaction among many of his brothers.

Chapter 360: The King of Silence Arrives (6K)

After conversing with Horus, the Traveler refocused his attention on another matter. Here, something poised to change the future of the galaxy was unfolding. While pursuing Lorgar, the Blood Angels encountered a powerful Warp Storm. Escaped through a crack in the Warp Storm, they arrived in an unidentified star region. A massive World Engine hung suspended in the void, surrounded by a massive Necron fleet. Then, a communication appeared before Sanguinius.

"The Silent King has ordered an invitation to you to board the flagship. In the name of the ancient king of the galaxy, we will guarantee the safety of you and all your subordinates." His tone was full of arrogance and a domineering attitude that would not be refused.

"My lord, you cannot go," Radolon warned. "The aliens are cunning and dangerous, and cannot be trusted."

"However, we cannot engage in battle with the enemy now. Here, we can't even see the light of the Star Matrix. This star region has never appeared on our star map. We can't even be sure whether we are still in the Milky Way. And the enemy can wait for us here calmly. That means they have made all the necessary preparations." Sanguinius said, looking at the huge artificial celestial body shining with faint light in the distance.

He remembered something Russ had once told him, the green moon hanging high above Fenris, and its terrifying power to control the memories of a planet's human beings. Facing such an existence, Sanguinius knew that he must not act rashly.

"Sir Karas, when I board the Alien King's flagship, I hope you can work with Radon to look after my offspring and fleet." Sanguinius looked at the Emperor's attendants beside him.

"My lord, let me go with you. If necessary, I can at least guarantee to send you back to your flagship." Karas bowed.

"I'm afraid the defense against psychic energy will be beyond our imagination. And if an accident really happens, I think the most important thing is to have someone to lead my descendants to evacuate." Sanguinius said.

"My lord, psychic power is not the end of the power of this world. We have power from a higher dimension that can help you escape." Karas said.

"Then you must first ensure that this power can free my Legion." Sanguinius placed the Legion and his offspring above himself. He required his father's assistant to ensure that this power was used for the safety of his offspring, not himself.

"When battle is unavoidable, the Venerable will do his best to help everyone," Karas said, glancing at the ridiculously powerful World Engine in the distance. Clearly, in this remote place, facing the galaxy's materialistic ceiling, even the gods are powerless.

"Then please come with me, sir. We will prepare the shuttle now," said Sanguinius.

"No need, let's go through the portal." Karas shook his head and said.

"But I feel that the other side has extremely strong defensive psychic equipment." Sanguinius said.

"We're using the power of a higher dimension!" As the Traveler released his authority, Karas used the Traveler's divine power to open a portal directly to the World Engine. This divine power ignored the various positions and anti-psychic facilities outside the World Engine. Of course, this was only a measure for the periphery. Sending someone directly to the Silent King was impossible.

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"I smell a loathsome and horrifying odor." A rare flicker of fear crossed the face of Silent King Szaraka, seated on his throne. He had sensed an intruder aboard his warship. And the power they wielded was beyond dimension. The Silent King and his Necrontyr had indeed slain true gods. But the Silent King knew exactly how this process unfolded. Without the internecine warfare among the C'tan, the Necrontyr would never have succeeded.

"My Lord, humanity is following the path of the early Eldar. Their psychic talents are gradually awakening. At the same time, their faith is beginning to nourish those terrifying beings in the void," said a nearby Hierophant. At this moment, the Silent King hadn't yet reached the madness he would reach ten thousand years later, brainwashing his subordinates into a group of puppets. The two Hierophants beside him still maintained their own will.

"We have killed countless similar beings before." said the Silent King.

"Yes, my lord, as long as you wish, the dynasties will still prostrate themselves under your command."

"We have the power to do whatever we want, but we have a better choice, don't we?" The Silent King fell into deep thought. He remembered what the Scryer had said to him, the evil existence hidden in the depths of the Warp, the aliens that surged from beyond the galaxy like a tide and their hungry will.

"I see our past selves in human civilization, but they are undoubtedly much luckier than we are. Although they are still primitive, backward, greedy, and brutal, they are still far superior to those evil gods and beings from beyond the galaxy," the Silent King said. "And some of them are truly admirable."

"Let them in. Do not keep our guests waiting," the Silent King said. Before arriving, the astrologer Orikan presented the Silent King with different possible futures for the galaxy, offering him a choice. The Silent King was wary and dissatisfied with the rise of humanity, for he considered himself the overlord of the galaxy. However, humanity's vast size and powerful faith, along with the Emperor, who shone brighter than the stars, put immense pressure on the Silent King. Even though he hated to admit it, after over 6000 million years of dormancy and after he had destroyed the Supreme Agreement, the Necrontyrdom had been shattered.

So, choosing a palatable option from a host of bad choices, the Silent King decided to make contact with the humans. While the massive display made the Blood Angels fleet seem relatively easy to deal with if he so desired, the Silent King could not underestimate the power of the Emperor and the Traveler. Forget the Traveler, the Emperor, a being capable of confronting C'tan in the real universe and battling the Dark Lords in the Warp, commanded sufficient respect for him to choose this far from the Astronomican to meet with Sanguinius. He had carefully observed the latter and had chosen him as the right person. Sanguinius was undoubtedly a good man in every sense of the word, unlike his brothers who had been known to directly attack the Necrontyr.

A portal brought Sanguinius and Kharas directly before the Silent King, and the negotiations between humans and the Necrontyr officially began.

"Sanguinius of Bhaal, we have met before. You have left a deep impression on me. You are different from your father and that cunning traveler. I think we have a common language." The Silent King began to speak, and then a flood of information flooded into the angel's brain, including part of the history of the Necrontyr, the fact that the Silent King's subordinates had disguised themselves to observe humans, and so on.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, for interrupting my mission. My mission is to hunt down my traitorous brother and defeat the entity behind him. And you blocked the way for me and my fleet. This is a very dangerous act of hostility. We have had no conflict before, and there should be no conflict in the future." Sanguinius said.

What is the Traveler and the Emperor's attitude toward the Necrontyr? Simply put, avoid them if possible. After all, they're tough and stubborn. And generally speaking, encounters are unlikely, as many powerful Necron dynasties exist in pocket universes of their own making, like the Nihilak Dynasty. If the Necron don't cause trouble, everyone can coexist peacefully. But if they seek to expand, then there's a lot of talk. At this point, humans are simply afraid of trouble, not outmatched!

"As long as we can reach an agreement on certain issues, then the time and opportunities you lose will not be a problem." The Silent King waved his hand indifferently.

"Your Excellency can actually discuss some issues with my father," said Sanguinius.

"Your father? The one who controls the entire civilization with extraordinary power? Haha, if that traveler was once a human being, then your father has never been a human being." The Silent King looked at the Emperor's attendant next to Sanguinius.

"Do you know the true nature of the Emperor's servants who follow you? They are simply gifted and can carry the power of the gods. Most of their power comes from the gods. And their souls also belong to the Emperor and the Traveler. From this perspective, they are no different in essence from the demons in the warp. And your father, the Traveler, and the evil god are also counterparts." said the Silent King.

"But they fought for humanity. My father reunited the collapsed human civilization under one banner. And the Traveler participated in the creation of human civilization. It allowed us to walk from the sacred Terra to the entire galaxy. I have witnessed those terrifying existences in the galaxy. Without their help and sacrifice, we cannot win. Since they consider themselves human and continue to contribute to this civilization, then they are human. For this day, countless mortals, psykers and rare immortals have given everything they have. They are all heroes. We have nothing but respect for them and will continue to move forward in accordance with their will and ideals." said Sanguinius.

"Haha, it seems your brainwashing was quite successful." The Silent King smiled and said to the Emperor's attendants. He knew very well that the Emperor and the Traveler must be observing everything here.

"How dare you judge us? Your crazy actions back then have led to the current series of troubles. You even destroyed the entire Necrontyr civilization." A blue figure appeared beside Sanguinius, and his face was exactly that of Balder from the past. "The forgotten history of the past is no secret to me, so you'd better be careful with your words."

This is already a very impolite statement. Basically, out of respect for your ability, I will give you face and not reveal your past bad deeds, but you also have to accept this face and don't be ungrateful!

Upon hearing these words, the Silent King's metallic features seemed to twist. Undoubtedly, having their souls devoured by the Star Gods was a lingering pain in the hearts of the entire Undead army. Furthermore, the extermination of the Old Saints, which led to the birth of the Evil God, would bring disaster to the galaxy for tens of millions of years. It could be argued that if the Old Saints had been more decisive, there might not even be an Evil God!

"Gods are such troublesome creatures," the Silent King sighed. While the Necrontyr had slain more than one god, they couldn't claim to have fully understood them; otherwise, the Flaying Curse wouldn't exist. The Silent King wasn't sure how the Traveler's newly born god knew about the events of the War in Heaven. After all, some things, especially those within the Necrontyr, were unknown even to the Eldar. Certain of the Traveler's actions clearly exceeded his expectations, leaving the Silent King feeling even more uneasy.

"Master, I knew you were still alive. Rus will definitely be very happy when he knows the news." Sanguinius said happily.

"Alright, we'll talk about other things later. Let's talk about the current situation first," the Traveler said. Then, a large amount of information was transmitted to the Silent King, including the conditions that the Emperor and the Traveler could offer. Simply put, everyone should keep to themselves. I won't raid your tomb world, and you won't expand your territory. The Emperor and the Traveler guarantee that this agreement will be enforced. The Silent King will ensure that the dynasties he controls adhere to this agreement. Dynasties beyond the Silent King's control are no longer covered by the agreement. Besides coexisting peacefully, both sides need to jointly address certain crises for the stability and health of the galactic physical universe! Right now, the most immediate crisis is the expansion of the Heretic God into the real universe.

"We aided humanity in combating the evil gods, and all you paid was a piece of paper." The Silent King was clearly not entirely satisfied with the deal. In truth, he was a rather confused, if not insane, individual. Feeling guilty about his past actions, he rescinded the Supreme Control Agreement, granting freedom to the various dynasties. But later, he returned, intent on bringing the entire Necrontyrdom under his control. Of course, this was partly due to the Tyranids, but perhaps also due to other motives, such as brainwashing his own Mage-Kings, turning them into puppets.

The Silent King is brutal. But he also has no problem recruiting those he admires, as evidenced by his aid to the Blood Angels during the Battle of Baal. It's fair to say that without the Silent King, Baal might have been undefeatable. The Traveler doesn't want to comment on the Silent King's actions. After all, he's just a soulless computer, so how can you analyze him?

"I think you understand Trazyn's situation, but I have a feeling you might not be able to accept it," the Traveler said with a smile. What do the Necrontyr most desire? Naturally, their long-lost souls. Trazyn is willing to cooperate for their sake, and the Silent King desires his own, but the conditions are difficult for him to accept. Living as a human is clearly difficult for the king of an ancient civilization to accept.

"It is indeed difficult for me to accept. I need an independent soul and a method to create it," said the Silent King.

"Sorry, my foundation is people. But it doesn't matter if there are disagreements. After all, we have a long time to discuss or improve something, don't we?" said the traveler.

"That is a long-term plan. If you invite me to deal with Chaos, then human civilization must pay a sufficient price." said the Silent King.

"How about a few planets?" The traveler pondered for a moment, a star map appearing before him. He then pointed at several planets near the Silent King's territory. However, for various reasons, these planets lacked sufficient development value for current humans.

"So what do you want us to do? The Necrontyr Fleet will not easily intervene in the war if it is not related to our interests." said the Silent King.

"I have a hunch that the Chaos God will create warp storms during the war to block warp navigation," said the traveler.

"Haven't you already mastered some of the power of the Webway? And your priesthood is to travel. This should just be a trouble for you." The Silent King had no interest in directly participating in the war.

"Yes, if that's all, then it's indeed just a trouble. But if the other party wants to leave an unhealable wound in the real universe, causing the power of the subspace and the real universe in a certain star region to be completely unbalanced within a certain period of time, I think you would not want to see this happen, right?" said the traveler.

"The rules of reality are powerful, and even the Chaos God finds it difficult to do so. This requires the cooperation of the real universe and the subspace forces." said the Silent King.

"Unfortunately, the other party seems to have mastered a key that can open the warp and the real universe. The Thousand Sons Legion, the legion originally used by the Emperor to fight against demons, has become seriously corrupted. And if the foundation of a legion and the power of the evil god are used to open the connection between the real universe and the warp, then it is not impossible for an area to become warped in a short period of time. I think this is also something that Your Excellency does not want to see." said the traveler.

With the Traveler having accepted the authority of the Webway, the pony-smashing toilet incident wouldn't happen again, or at least it would have been of limited significance, as the Traveler could fix it himself! Therefore, the Traveler constantly wondered what Tzeentch would do this time. Referring to the ripped galaxy in later generations, the Traveler had a feeling that Tzeentch might use the Thousand Sons Legion as a harbinger, creating a rift in a certain region to tie down the Imperium's military might while also completely enslaving the Thousand Sons. And when it came to "stitching" the "wounds" between the Warp and the real universe, no one was more skilled than the Necrontyr. After all, Trazyn, with the help of the ruins on Cadia, had nearly closed the Eye of Terror!

"If such a thing really happens, the Necrontyr Empire is willing to help solve this problem, but the matters of the Warp God Plane need to be resolved by yourselves," said the Silent King.

"Then it's a deal," the Traveler readily agreed. He had never expected the Silent King to devote as much energy to humanity's fight against chaos as the Eldar or Trazyn. After all, the Eldar needed humanity's help. Trazyn did it for his soul. And what about the Silent King? To put it bluntly, unless the Great Rift opened or the Zerg invaded, most of the galaxy's affairs had nothing to do with him. The reason the Silent King was willing to intervene this time was to balance the physical universe and the Warp. Simply put, the Silent King had no interest in someone summoning a demon to wreak havoc on a planet. But if someone were to create a hole in the physical universe and transform an area into the Warp, the Silent King would not allow it.

But this was enough for the humans, allowing them to make a move and basically resolve the issue on Magnus' side. So, this meeting was relatively successful.

"If the human empire needs another emperor in the future, I feel that Sanguinius would be the best choice." Just as the meeting was about to end, the Silent King suddenly spoke.

"I will be a loyal subject to my father, and I am personally unsuited for this position," Sanguinius flatly refused.

"Haha, noble Sanguinius, do you know what you will gain when you take that position? That is true authority. The title of a human empire. You will embark on your own path to godhood. Eventually, perhaps one day, you can stand alongside your father and the traveler beside you in the warp. You can care for your own children, and when that day comes, perhaps some of the problems in your legion will be completely solved. Of course, more importantly, your father and the traveler do not object."

"You will be a wise ruler, a truly perfect monarch. Not like your father, who is essentially a utilitarian and unscrupulous guy. Nor like the traveler next to you, who is shrewd and calculating, and has hidden calculations in every step. He is definitely one of the most cunning people I have ever seen." The Silent King's metallic face twisted, as if he was watching a good show.

"Your Excellency says I am a good man," said Sanguinius.

"Yes, you will be an excellent and benevolent monarch. After all, even I recognize your character and ability." said the Silent King.

"However, a good person cannot be a monarch. A monarch may not be merciful, but he must be decisive. For a monarch, fulfilling his responsibilities is the most important thing, even if these things are immoral. And I may not be decisive enough many times." Sanguinius raised his head and looked at the Silent King.

"Everyone has his place. Perhaps I can be a general, but I am not suitable to be a monarch." Sanguinius said seriously.

"Not everyone is like you. The technology of the Necrontyrs has reached a level that mortals can hardly imagine, but unfortunately, you have not established a strong spirit or faith." The traveler said with a smile.

"Okay, let's go." Then the traveler took Sanguinius and Karas away from the Silent King's flagship.

Chapter 361 The Curtain is About to Open (6K)

"Will this war be even more brutal than the Randan Campaign we endured?" Sanguinius asked worriedly, gazing at the Traveler before him. After all, even during the most difficult moments of the Randan Campaign, the Imperium hadn't sought the Necrontyr's aid. Except, of course, for Trazyn, who was ready to be a man... From their conversation, Sanguinius sensed that the Emperor and the Traveler weren't particularly impressed by the Silent King. It was simply that his power and status forced them to respect him. Their cooperation was merely a way to avert the worst possible outcome.

"It will be very cruel, but we will win in the end," said the traveler.

"Will more of our brothers betray our father and humanity?" Sanguinius asked, his voice trembling. Clearly, the recent events had weighed heavily on Sanguinius. While Lorgar's betrayal could be described as accidental, Mortarion's departure from the Imperium was a treasonous betrayal. The whereabouts of Magnus and the Thousand Sons, coupled with the recent appearance of the Emperor's Children, left Sanguinius deeply uneasy. Large-scale fratricide seemed inevitable.

"There will definitely be. Angron's betrayal is inevitable, and so is Fulgrim. Even in the future, someone will stand against us." The Traveler sighed.

"You are aware of the Primarch and Legion that are about to betray?" Sanguinius said.

"Most are known. Some are still uncertain," the Traveler said. The betrayal of the six Primarchs and their respective Legions was a foregone conclusion, and the two Primarchs of the Alpha Legion were still engaged in an ongoing battle. Perturabo would not betray, and the Iron Warriors were also stable. However, the same could not be said for Curze and his Night Lords. While Curze did not want to rebel at the moment, his ability to control the entire Legion was still a question mark. It was possible that the Night Lords would first engage in a civil war of their own.

"I think I understand. Perhaps, centuries ago, you already knew that some of my brothers would eventually turn against us." Sanguinius's eyes were filled with sorrow. He recalled what Balder had done. Clearly, with the answer, and the reasoning behind it, Sanguinius naturally knew which ones the Traveler had chosen. And which ones he had abandoned. "Is this a conspiracy? Some are destined to be abandoned."

"I've tried my best. If the influence of the evil gods and destiny could be so easily erased, wouldn't that be a joke?" The Traveler found it difficult to respond to Sanguinius's accusations. The Primarchs, including Horus, had been abandoned. It wasn't that the Emperor and the Traveler couldn't save them, but that they had no other options. Afterward, the Traveler could only selectively tell Sanguinius about the events of the alternate timeline.

"Among your brothers, some have been hostile to your father since the moment they returned to the Empire, such as Mortarion and Angron. Some were tempted by power, such as Fulgrim and Lorgar. Magnus was hostile out of arrogance and stupidity. As for Horus? It may be due to his ambition and self-confidence. He thought he could control the power of Chaos, but in fact, this is impossible." The traveler said earnestly.

"Is there any possibility of redemption in their future?" Sanguinius asked.

"Some things should be explained to you by your father," the Traveler said. After the conversation ended, Sanguinius and Karas returned to their flagship, and the Traveler returned to the higher dimension, where the Emperor and the Eldar gods were waiting for him.

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"I have locked onto the approximate location of Magnus and his legion. If nothing unexpected happens, we will find him soon." The Emperor said to the traveler.

"Really? Is it finally about to begin?" The Traveler was stunned for a moment, then spoke slowly. For most people, finding Magnus was definitely excellent news. After all, it meant the Emperor could recover this most important Primarch and Legion. This was inevitable. After all, while Tzeentch excelled at psychic powers and intrigue, his abilities had their limits. He needed Magnus to do something, but it was impossible to accomplish it without disturbing the Emperor.

Clearly, the moment the Emperor was able to track down Magnus, it signaled the countdown to a showdown between Tzeentch and the Emperor! Tzeentch was advancing a plan. The gods of Order were determined to recover as many of Magnus's soul fragments and Legions as possible before Tzeentch could complete his plan. When the Emperor discovered Magnus, the battle for the Thousand Sons Legion had entered its final stages.

It's clear that once the gods of order and Tzeentch engage in war, the flames of the Great Rebellion will inevitably ignite. The evil gods can't be defeated one by one. Even if there are disagreements and conflicts among them, they will always act together when the time comes. And it's clear that, in the current situation, the Emperor and the gods of order are focusing their main efforts on Tzeentch and Magnus, after all, the latter's destructive power is too great.

"The Silent King has agreed to provide assistance at a critical moment. The Necrontyr's technology will be of great help in stabilizing space. We will do our best to deal with Tzeentch. But what is the price?" asked the Traveler.

"Nurgle has taken what he wanted. Fulgrim is being held captive somewhere. If nothing unexpected happens, Slaanesh will strike while we deal with Tzeentch. He will reclaim his plaything." The Emperor's face trembled slightly as he spoke. In reality, the Emperor had his own preferences for different Primarchs. He felt deeply sorry for those like Angron. And for Fulgrim, he truly felt pity.

"So, we are prepared to lose Fulgrim. Of course, given our previous preparations, we have hope of getting back some of Fulgrim's essence." said the Harlequin God.

"I know, and I believe, that we will ultimately succeed in facing Slaanesh," said the Emperor.

"Horus will eventually face his fate and the machinations of the evil gods," the Traveler said. Hearing these words, the Emperor felt as if a giant hand had gripped his heart.

"Will you go there in person?" The Emperor looked at the traveler.

"The fate is sealed. I will go and explain many things to him. But there will be no unexpected results," the Traveler sighed. In reality, if possible, the Traveler would at most retrieve a few loyal officers, or perhaps even just their souls. He was unwilling to face Horus, because the Chaos Gods would not compromise on the issue of Horus. If he were to force his way in, his clone might be lost. From an input-output perspective, this could be a losing proposition! However, no matter what, the Emperor's feelings must be considered. After all, the Emperor's dark transformation was too terrifying.

"My people will try their best to keep an eye on Fulgrim, but I can't guarantee it," said the Eldar Death God.

"I will do my best to contain Tzeentch. And I will attempt to injure him when I confront him," said the Emperor.

"Then I thank you," the Traveler said after a moment's thought. By this point, a rough strategy had already been formed: the time the Emperor attacked Tzeentch roughly coincided with the time the Traveler would travel to the Luna Wolves, meet Horus, and bring some of his men back. This was also done to relieve the Traveler's pressure. After all, to obtain Magnus and the Thousand Sons, Tzeentch would undoubtedly engage in a high-intensity battle with the Emperor. And before Slaanesh captured Fulgrim, he wouldn't overly target the Traveler. After all, Fulgrim was his, and dealing with the Traveler was a shared mission for the Chaos Gods. Clearly, capturing Fulgrim was Slaanesh's primary concern.

So, two of the four great evil gods have been taken. That leaves two, one of which is Nurgle. The Traveler isn't too worried about Nurgle, after all, he's often quite perceptive. The Traveler hopes he can see the situation clearly. As for Khorne, well, there's no need to say anything more. Just get started! There's nothing else to say.

"Have the legions been distributed?" asked the traveler.

"Vashtor will take action, and his Dark Forged Army may tie up two or three of our legions. In order to ensure sufficient suppression of him, I plan to let Jonson and Vulkan deal with him together. All projects on the Webway have been suspended, so the Imperial Fists, Iron Warriors, and Salamanders Legions can free up their hands." The Emperor thought for a moment and said.

"Not a big deal," the Traveler thought for a moment, then nodded. Vashtor would take action under the pressure of the evil gods, but he wouldn't actually fight the Empire to the death. Sending the formidable First Legion, along with Volkan, shouldn't be a problem. As for why Jonson was sent? The reason was simple: the First Legion was strong enough. A smaller legion would likely have needed two. Furthermore, with the Emperor and the Traveler commanding the front lines, Jonson wouldn't be needed.

"The Fifth Legion will track the Thousand Sons and deal with Tzeentch's daemon hordes. My Custodians will also be present." A chessboard appeared before all the gods, and the Emperor manipulated the chess pieces, placing them one by one on the battlefield. In a short period of time, He had already mobilized three legions to fight on two fronts.

"The Alpha Legion is still engaged in a civil war, but Omegan may be somewhat inferior to his brother. However, it's just a matter of delegating a few Imperial Acolytes and some Grey Shields. It's not a big deal." The Emperor picked up the Hydra chess piece representing the Alpha Legion, hesitated, and tossed it off the board. It's essentially a force with limited influence on the overall situation. As for the Grey Shields, they are Space Marines held captive by the Emperor, typically fighting alongside the Acolytes or the Custodes.

"Guilliman's legions have begun to be withdrawn from various places, and the improvement work on the webway from Macragge to Terra has also been completed. The troops and supplies in the two places can be quickly mobilized. The 500 worlds are very important and must be defended." After the Emperor pondered for a moment, he placed the U-shaped toilet seat chess piece representing Guilliman in the Ultramar sector.

"Coz..." The Emperor picked up a bat chess piece with its wings spread, his expression a bit complicated. "Will Curze stand with us?" He looked at the Traveler. After all, He had personally done the work on Curze.

"If Koze still refuses to repent, I will handle this matter myself," said the traveler.

"Koz may be reliable, but it's hard to say about his subordinates. If, I mean if Kooz is injured and unable to manage, then I'm afraid there will be problems with the Midnight Lords Legion." said the Harlequin God.

"That's something we need to consider," the Traveler said after a moment's thought. "But I'm afraid the Emperor and I won't have enough energy to care for Curze once the war breaks out."

"My people can help with this," the Harlequin said. The Traveler somehow realized that Curze might be targeted by the evil gods. His legion might be thrown into chaos, but the Emperor and the Traveler had limited resources. They could only wait and see if the Eldar gods could perform a miracle.

"Iron Hands, Raven Guard, Space Wolves, Iron Valor, Imperial Fists, and Blood Angels." The Emperor shook his head, looking at the remaining pieces in his hand. Before the encounter with the Chaos Legions, the Emperor had already expended several legions for various reasons, and from the current perspective, he did not have the advantage in numbers.

"We must consider the situation of those more isolated legions when the Heresy breaks out. Right now, the Blood Angels are chasing the Word Bearers, and the Iron Hands are chasing the Death Guard. They are located further out, so we must be careful to prevent them from being besieged by superior opponents." The Traveler reminded.

Currently, the Great Heresy hasn't occurred, and the crucial Luna Wolves Legion still sides with the Empire. The rebels lack a core force to rally their forces, and coordination among them is very limited. Therefore, the Imperial loyalists can still fight. However, if Horus were to rebel, his prestige and ability would allow him to quickly unite the rebels, putting those legions acting independently in danger.

"It is indeed necessary to pay attention. We can send people to support them. What do you think of Perturabo's Iron Warriors and the Lord of Radiance? With the help of this ancient AI, the combat effectiveness of the Iron Warriors Legion is also among the best among all the legions." The Emperor thought for a while and said.