Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

At this moment, Ruth looked at his cub as if he were a master looking at a Husky having fun at home, innocent and carefree.

"Bader, my brother, let's go to the side hall and leave the joy to them." Rus stood up and made some heroic speeches to his heirs. Then he turned around and said to Balder with a stern face.

"The problem of logistical security must be solved. God knows what happened to those black people. Why have they become so crazy and bold now? You can choose anyone or any fleet from me, as long as they can get rid of the other side." As soon as he entered the house, Rus immediately said to Balder. This kind of damaging and even more insulting behavior made Rus very annoyed.

"The fleet has been selected: my Endless Journey and some members of the Morning Star Fleet, plus some high-speed frigates within the legion. The latter will be commanded by Heimdall. I will take care of those dark elves." Balder said.

"That's good. Now that the logistics transportation lines are straightened out, what are you going to do?" Ruth asked.

"It may not be easy to solve the logistical security problem once and for all. Because, there are not only the Black Bean Sprouts here, but also a human pocket empire called Maxis. They are being besieged by the Iron Hands Legion, and the harassment war between them and their alien allies is also to relieve the pressure on their pocket empire. Unless they are completely finished, otherwise, this harassment will not stop." Bader said.

"What's wrong with the Iron Hands? Can't they even set up a blockade?" Russ said dissatisfiedly.

"This world is never as simple as we imagine. There are too many incredible technologies and methods," Balder sighed. After analyzing the data, Balder felt that this human faction called the Methis possessed a unique navigation method, so efficient that it could even guide ships to areas inaccessible to ordinary warp navigation. This was a problem.

"Just like your Endless Journey?" Rus said in his heart. Rus, who had awakened part of his essence, could feel that the entire fleet, including his own flagship, was in awe of this relic warship of mysterious origin.

"So, what you mean is that we still need to help my brother pull out this nail as soon as possible? Do you need extra troops?" Rus asked.

"Not for now. Just take some elite troops with you. Russ, I told you about the Flame Wheel Star Region before. There's an Orc nation there that's larger than we expected. Our next goal is to eliminate it. Our current legion's combat effectiveness isn't quite up to par. On the one hand, you need to improve the legion's combat effectiveness as soon as possible, and on the other hand, you need to request more fleets and troops from the Empire."

"After I deal with the Mysis incident, I will return to Fenris to arrange the future development plan of the Legion, as well as the problem of reverse cracking and production of the Sky Patroller. After these problems are solved, I will bring the fleet to meet you." Balder said.

Balder didn't directly outline his plans for recruiting new members. He hoped Rus would first use his influence and skill to resolve some issues, and then he could work through Malcador to resolve others. Simply overseeing Rus wouldn't work; he had to feel the pressure and shoulder the responsibility. Balder wasn't demanding high expectations; at least Rus' emotional intelligence needed to be on par with a future Logan.

"Okay, I will take care of these problems." Ruth nodded.

"Is it really not necessary for us to send more troops?" Rus asked again.

"Please don't." Balder was speechless. He felt Russ had some misunderstanding about the strength of the various chapters. He probably thought all the chapters were roughly equal in combat effectiveness. Although the DA had shocked him, he felt that his Sixth Legion, established earlier than the Tenth, should be roughly equal.

As the saying goes, the first impression is everything. While Balder believes the plan to save Ferrus is a long and arduous journey, at least the two sides should leave a good impression on each other during their first meeting. Delegating some elite troops would at least give them a head start, but if they were to send too many, they'd be in trouble. After all, the Iron Hands are at the top of the tactical ladder among the entire Chapter, while the Space Wolves... well, let's not talk about that.

"Your brother can be a bit stubborn and prone to getting stuck in a rut. Some things we consider insignificant may be perceived as slights by him. While some assistance is fine, excessive assistance is not good." Bader said in a tactful tone. "Of course, if anyone in command is willing to meet our allies, I can bring a few with me."

"So who are you going to take?"

"Let Sturgard Joriksson come with me. He has some talents in precision strikes, support and heavy weapons." Balder thought for a while and said. This Wolf Lord was famous for commanding heavy weapons, precision strikes and supporting firepower in the background. His level was also good among the captains. He could also communicate with his colleagues in Iron Hand on business matters.

"Okay, then let him bring the most elite people in the company to cooperate with you." Rus agreed readily.

"That's all, then. I'll get ready and leave," Balder nodded. "Ruth, you must learn to handle various problems on your own," Balder reminded him before the meeting ended.

"I will. After all, you can't always be by my side." Russ had a feeling that Bader might have to go out more often in the future and do many things that other captains could not do.

Chapter 71 Preparation before departure

"Have you contacted the Iron Hand fleet?" Balder asked after returning to the flagship.

"Master, we have contacted them, but their attitude is not very positive. They only reported part of the situation and declined our idea of ​​cooperation." Endless Journey said, and sent the relevant data to Balder.

"Haha, he's a celebrity after all." Looking at the person named Gabriel Santo on the data board, Bader laughed. "Not a bad start."

In the background, this man was Ferrus' most trusted subordinate, Captain of the Iron Hands' First Company. In addition to the bravery, perseverance, and technological pursuits typical of Iron Hands members of this era, he was also able to control his emotions and held a high prestige within the Legion. He could even persuade the Primarch when necessary. However, this outstanding figure met a tragic end, being killed by the Traitors along with his Primarch on Isstvan V.

Now, before the original captain of the Iron Hands' First Company was killed, although Santo had not yet taken office, he had already gained the attention of Ferrus to carry out the liquidation plan.

"Send him another communication in my name and tell him that the Dark Eldar and the Mysis are not just thieves, but may be a group of robbers. If they just want to attack the transport ships, then cruisers will be enough, but we have discovered large warships in their fleet. They may ambush the Iron Hands fleet at the right time." Balder thought for a moment and said.

"Okay, master, but I feel that our telegram may not have much effect. In the previous communication, I can feel the rigor and logic of the Iron Hands Legion, but it is too rigid. No matter what the situation, they will respond in a similar way." Endless Journey said.

"It doesn't matter whether they adopt our suggestions or not. What matters is that we reminded them. What's more important is that the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it, and we are the oriole." Bader said with a smile.

"By the way, is my power armor ready?" Balder asked.

"It has been completed as you thought. You can try it anytime." Endless Journey replied.

"Very good, I'll go take a look later. In addition, the hardware issues may be difficult to improve in a short period of time. I hope to speed up the software iteration. The opponent we face this time is not ordinary." Bader said.

"Absolutely no problem. Whether it's the Yuanhuan Xiuhui or Huangquan No. 8, they're both capable. Although they're a bit conservative, if we give them a general direction, they can get things done."

On the battlefield, Balder considered preparing a new set of power armor for himself, not for fighting. After all, with Balder's current level, psychic power can really deal with almost all situations. It's just that the large-scale use of psychic power will make some people unhappy. For Balder, killing the enemy is the goal, whether it is with psychic power or guns. When fighting with BAs or Thousand Sons who like psychic power, he can use psychic power. But when fighting with those legions that are not so fond of psychic power, then he must also come up with a set of sufficiently advanced armor. After all, he is the face of the legion.

To put it bluntly, this armor set is half combat and half social. Talking design and forging with Pitbull and Ferrus, discussing psionics with BA, and farming with Guilliman is how you build relationships. Perhaps we'll all come to blows in the future, but until then, be prepared. Even if you're tempted to attack someone, you might as well be. But you absolutely mustn't be a nuisance.

"This armor is a bit too big," Balder remarked as he arrived at the armory room next to the throne room, looking at the noticeably larger suit. It was larger than the new Centurion armor, and only slightly smaller than the Primarch's. But this wasn't a problem for Balder. He stretched slightly, gradually stretching his body to fit the armor perfectly. Balder could now adjust his height, weight, and appearance within certain limits.

"This is a suit you've used before. It incorporates a personal shield, a teleportation device, and a jump pack. It also has improvements in command, allowing you to more easily command your subordinates or assigned combat machines."

"And this set of weapon plug-ins. After the hard work of the technical department, we have added some accessories to your Wind Rider Spear so that it can draw energy directly from the armor's reactor. It can also project psychic energy."

"The laser cannon on the back has two modes: focused and dispersed, allowing it to deal with various types of enemies. The shoulders can be equipped with melta or plasma weapons. The solid ammunition weapons on the arms are based on the Eldar's star weapons. The ammunition is cut from a piece of material called base material, shaped and accelerated before being fired. This can greatly increase the ammunition supply and reduce the size. Of course, you can also replace other weapons according to your preferences."

"At the same time, we are also equipped with nanorobots that can be used for interference, reconnaissance and maintenance. It can serve as a killing machine that charges into battle, or as a command core, or an important node in the military network." Endless Journey introduced the performance and usage of this set of armor.

"I remember it now. If I remember correctly, this armor seems to be called the Sky Punisher." Balder said with a sigh, stroking the newly repaired armor.

"That's right, he is the Sky Punisher, or rather, a part of the Sky Punisher. And his simplified version is called the Executioner." Endless Journey also sighed.

"I will lead you all to regain our former glory, and we will have a brighter future. Prepare your armor, my old friends." Balder said loudly. In response, the machine spirit of the Skywalker roared with joy!

He changed into a stylish outfit and selected his accompanying personnel. This operation wouldn't be large-scale, at least initially. Therefore, he had to seize the opportunity. Furthermore, Balder believed that the Sigillite, and even the Emperor, might also be keeping an eye on the war against the Pocket Empire of Mysis. After all, this was the Iron Hands' first battle, and it seemed to be dragging on for quite some time.

"You have to fight for what you want," Balder said. "Is the fleet ready?"

"We've already selected the fast squadron from the Morning Star Fleet. They can barely keep up with my speed."

"Very good, then let's prepare for action." Balder nodded.

Chapter 72: Chase and Conspiracy

"Sir, this is a message from the Primarch." A servant reported to Gabriel Santo.

"What's the matter?" Santo turned around from the tactical simulation sand table in the battleship command room and asked.

"The Primarch has asked us to move faster. More Mysis warships have passed through the fleet blockade through hidden channels. They are expanding the scope of their guerrilla warfare. These harassing fleets have put a lot of pressure on us."

"Damn it! We're not done here yet!" Santo cursed softly. He controlled his emotions and returned to the sand table. At this point, he and his fleet had already completed basic control of the area. He was now gradually narrowing the scope, searching for the enemy's supply points and assembly locations.

"Give me some time, and I will eventually catch their fleet. Our escort fleet is not a weakling. They will be injured if they attack us and will also need repairs and supplies, so there must be space stations, and my task is to find them and deal with these nodes. It's like cutting off the roots of a tree." Santo said as he processed massive amounts of data.

Santo was not someone who didn't know how to adapt. At the beginning, he tried to deal with the opponent through disguise and pursuit, but the speed of the ship on the opposite side was too fast. The warships of the Mysis people were completely different from those of the Empire. They had flat hulls and concentrated their main firepower on the bow. They also sacrificed some defense to enhance power, and their power was also unique.

During the attack, they moved forward and backward very quickly. Therefore, simple pursuit was ineffective. While disguised ambushes were initially effective, they soon became less effective after the Dark Eldar intervened.

Because the Dark Eldar's detection equipment was more advanced, and their unique shadow shields effectively concealed their movements, they sometimes had to get very close before being detected, usually leading the enemy to strike first. The Santo fleet, however, consisted mostly of cruisers, not inherently formidable, given the speed of large warships. In small-scale engagements, the Dark Eldar's initial advantage was magnified, and they were the first to be targeted.

Santo had to admit that, with the combined strength of the Mysis and Dark Eldar, his fleet was indeed inferior to theirs in terms of both tactics and technology. This left him feeling deeply humiliated. However, as the Iron Hands' first battle, he couldn't retreat! Therefore, he ultimately devised a plan to directly attack the core node.

"My lord, the Supreme Commander of the Space Wolves Legion has sent a message, reminding us to be careful of the large warships among the Dark Eldar." said a servant.

"Okay, thank him for his kindness," Santo said after a moment's contemplation. Then, somewhat helplessly, he glanced at the data panel. A slender Eldar warship, decked out with what were known as solar sails, appeared in the center. This vessel was roughly the same size as a large Imperial cruiser, with less defense, but its firepower was truly formidable. It was also incredibly fast, and equipped with a shadow shield to ensure stealth, making it a formidable foe.

"But we have no choice. We are almost finding the transit point on the other side. Our fleet is almost in place. The final hunt is about to begin. We have no choice but to succeed!"

The battle in space continued. The Iron Hands, following their plan, began searching for the Mysis space station. Fleets searched and gradually converged on their target area. Everything seemed to be progressing as Santo had envisioned. However, in Bader's opinion, Santo's plan was a bit too presumptuous.

In a conference room aboard the Endless Journey, Balder reviewed the intelligence and handed it to Heimdall and Sturgard Joriksson. After the two men finished reviewing it, Balder asked, "What's wrong with Iron Hand's plan?"

"I think it's okay." Sturgeon touched his head and said, after all, a year ago, he was still fishing in the sea, so how could he understand these things?

"Hiss... Calm down, calm down. He's still a child." Balder controlled his blood pressure, calmed down, and then looked at Heimdall.

"I don't see any problem either, but I always feel that the Iron Hands fleet is fighting too conventionally. The tactics they use are commonly used by the Imperial Navy, and our enemies are obviously not acting according to our routine." Heimdall said.

"That's partly true," Balder nodded. Santo's plan was doomed to fail, at least not completely. The Mesis fleet's combat model was likely similar to the Imperial fleet's, after all, they shared a common origin. But the Dark Eldar were different. They used the Webway, and the Webway system was completely different from normal Warp navigation. The best way to counter Webway maneuvers was either to deny them access or to find the entrance and blow it up!

"I reminded Santo that if the enemy only wanted to attack the transport fleet, cruisers would be enough. But the appearance of large battleships means that the enemy has the ability to counterattack." Bader came to the sand table and looked at the Iron Hands fleets dispersed in various galaxies.

"Did you see that? The Iron Hands fleet is gradually closing the encirclement. The fleet, which was not very large to begin with, has been dispersed to prevent the enemy from escaping, and then they are jumping towards a certain area. So let's assume a situation. If the opposite space station is just a cover, attracting most of the fleet to jump to this area, then will the other fleets become the target of the Mysis and Eldar fleets?"

"After all, so many fleets need to replenish their fuel and coordinate their time. They cannot arrive at the same time, and at this time, our enemies will choose one of the fleets to attack, and their target will definitely be Santo's command fleet, because as long as they are killed, the entire siege will be broken, and it will take a very long time to rebuild the command system and deployment." Bader said.

"So, as long as we can determine the location of the Santo Squadron, we can just wait for the Dark Eldar to come to us?" Heimdall said with his eyes lighting up.

"Yes, so many times, you have to use your brain. Think more about why." Balder showed a teachable expression.

"It's too complicated. I just need to do my own thing. You guys think about it, and I'm responsible for beating the enemy into pieces." Sturgard shook his head and said.

"Endless Journey, throw him into the confinement room! Let him out when you are willing to think about these problems!" Balder was really angry.

"Okay, master." The door opened and two Caslant robots dragged the struggling Sturgard out of the conference room.

Chapter 73 Ambush and Rescue 1

"This is the deployment of the Iron Hands, the possible routes and supply points of Gabriel Santo's fleet. If nothing unexpected happens, they will rendezvous with the supply fleet in Galaxy No. 2 in two days, and then make the final jump after completing the supply." The Endless Journey reported to Balder one day later.

"How do you know so much?" Balder asked curiously. "Did you use some special methods?" Balder didn't think some methods were bad, but he must not be discovered.

"The Iron Warriors' internal communications are very tight, making it difficult to penetrate. However, the ships that supply them are easily accessible. Their fleet and the supply ships are not part of the same system."

"That would be good. We can make up a reason so that we can justify ourselves when we face Santo." After saying this, Balder returned to the projection sand table. In various galaxies, the fleets representing the Iron Hands and the Mysis people were constantly moving.

"We can just go by ourselves. The webway entrance to Galaxy No. 312 is close to a gas planet. After we arrive, we can hide in the gas planet. If the Dark Eldar appear, we will immediately close the door and fight the dog." Balder said.

"Follow your orders, we will be at the designated location in half an hour."

While Bader was preparing for a single-ship ambush, Santo was also busy with his final plan. To quickly close the encirclement and facilitate resupply, he split his fleet again. In the end, his fleet consisted of only five cruisers. They would head to Galaxy 5 for final resupply and then head straight for the Mysis space station.

At this time, in the 312 galaxy, the Endless Journey had sunk into the atmosphere of the gas planet, and the raging storm perfectly blocked the Endless Journey's signal.

"We've discovered the Mysis fleet, a total of only four cruisers." The Endless Journey's psychic detection matrix discovered the Mysis fleet that had warped in from Mandeville Point.

"They seem to have some way to weaken their own signals. After leaving the jump point, they did not leave, but hid in the nearby gas cloud belt. Obviously, they may also know that the Santo fleet is coming here." Endless Journey reported to Balder.

"That's perfectly normal. The Great Crusade was so large, and its system so complex, that it's practically impossible to avoid mistakes." Balder sighed. "So it's normal for plans to lag behind changes. I hope the Iron Hands can learn from this experience."

Half a Terran day later, the Endless Journey's hyperspace detection array once again captured fluctuations from the warp, and the data extracted from the complex background noise indicated that this time it should be the Iron Hands fleet!

"Get ready for battle, the guests have arrived." Balder calculated the time and ordered.

30 minutes later, as the curtain of the warp opened again, a fleet of cruisers appeared in the real universe. Santo's flagship jumped out of the warp first, followed by another four cruisers.

"Sir, our supply fleet will arrive in an hour. We will stay in this system for 3 hours and 20 minutes before we embark on our return journey."

"Excellent! Order the fleet to form a defensive formation, release reconnaissance aircraft, and prepare to search the surrounding area," Santo ordered. Santo remained prepared for any potential dangers. Even if it was only a brief stop for resupply, necessary defensive work would continue. Ferrus's ironclad command had been deeply ingrained throughout the Legion, and the Iron Hands' response to common situations was truly exceptional.

"Sir, there seems to be something in the gas cloud belt near us!" Half an hour later, the Iron Fist suddenly sounded a combat alarm. A reconnaissance plane issued an early warning, and then the reconnaissance plane was destroyed by intensive firepower.

"Prepare to meet the enemy!" With Santo's command, his fleet immediately shifted from a circular defensive formation to a standard battle line. The flagship was the first to charge towards the target. The Iron Hands fleet firmly blocked the enemy's passage from the Qiluan to the warp point, making a fleet encounter inevitable. A moment later, the silent starry sky was illuminated by a volley of macrocannons and light spears. Santo's fleet, leveraging its numerical advantage and defensive strength, withstood the enemy's volleys from a distance and then charged at full speed!

"Excellent professionalism." Balder commented on Santo's performance, watching the projection before him. It was clear that Santo knew his strengths and weaknesses. He closed the distance quickly, then used a rapid salvo to destroy the enemy cruiser's shields. Next, he sent in the Terminator. With clean and efficient tactics, he seized control of one enemy ship while simultaneously concentrating his carrier-based aircraft on another. He was determined to quickly slow down the enemy and then slowly deal with them.

In a very short time, the Santo fleet sank one cruiser and damaged another, while the remaining two cruisers quickly approached the Webway Gate!

"The Dark Eldar are coming! Let's prepare!" Although the Dark Eldar were using the Webway, Balder could still sense they were about to enter the battlefield. The Endless Journey was also ready, the massive warship beginning to rise from the gaseous planet's atmosphere.

A few minutes later, as the Webway Gate suddenly opened, a warship that was a circle larger than an ordinary cruiser flew out from the void. Behind it, five Dark Eldar cruisers came out one after another. They were like dancers dancing in space, and they completed the formation at a speed that was unimaginable for humans. The five warships formed a sharp cone and launched an attack on Santo's fleet!

The Dark Eldar had chosen an excellent angle to attack, slicing in from the side and rear of Santo's fleet. Five warships simultaneously targeted the rearmost cruiser. With a volley of light spears and sickle cannons, streams of purple light and flame surged towards Santo's rearguard like a tide!

"We are under attack!" The Iron Warriors were caught off guard and suffered heavy damage to a cruiser in the first round. Dense light spears and missiles fell on the shield. The light blue void shield flickered slightly and turned into nothing. Then, the slender hull was covered by shells and lasers. Every salvo left deep scars on the battleship!

"No. 3 and No. 4 cover No. 5 at the rear of the team! No. 2 and the flagship continue to attack the enemy in front!" Santo immediately began to adjust the tactics. However, facing the pincer attack of the superior enemy, no matter how the adjustments were made, it would be difficult for this small fleet to reverse the passive situation.

Chapter 74 Ambush and Rescue 2 (Reward plus 1)

Meanwhile, as the thrill of slaughter and conspiracy gradually enveloped the fallen Eldar, stimulating their senses, the Endless Journey, with its cloaked stance, quietly entered the battlefield, targeting the Dark Eldar flagship. The only thing that displeased Balder was that it wasn't the Dark Eldar battleship he had been hoping for. What a shame.

"As for the Shadow Shield, if you don't know how to break it, it will be really troublesome. But if you know the method, it's not that difficult." Balder used his psychic power to guide the Endless Journey.

When he saw the Dark Eldar warships, the technical characteristics and methods of defeating them emerged from the depths of his mind. Using his own psychic powers in conjunction with the Endless Journey's Psychic Targeting Matrix, he could easily lock onto the Dark Eldar warships shrouded in phantoms! Without the protection of their shadow shields, these warships were as fragile as paper!

When the cruiser at the rear of the fleet was completely paralyzed and the fourth cruiser was boarded by a group of Eldar warriors in a Piercer, and when Santo was unable to take care of the first one, two slender beams of light suddenly pierced the dark night sky, sweeping across like the scythe of the god of death, and the Dark Eldar flagship in the middle was hit first. The darkness created by the shadow shield did not protect it as before, and reduced the incoming firepower to less than 2%.

These fallen ones watched in horror as the beams of light rapidly sliced ​​through the hull, watched countless fragments being thrown into the universe, and listened to the fear and wailing coming from the depths of their souls. They were afraid! These fallen torturers were cowardly and shameless people at heart. When the fate of death befell them, they showed far more vulnerability than others!

When the Endless Journey's lance of light finally ignited the battleship's reactor, it instantly transformed into a dazzling display of fireworks across the universe. Endless flames and a soul-stirring scream marked its final demise. The Endless Journey then continued its attack, its secondary guns and missile arrays on both sides trained on the other two cruisers. These secondary guns might struggle against battleships, but they were a surefire way to deal with fragile cruisers.

Two continuous barrages of fire emanated from either side of the Endless Journey, quickly inflicting heavy damage on their targets. Balder then ceased firing, needing to capture a few prisoners to assess the situation. Heimdall and Sturgard teleported directly towards their targets. A portal to the Warp opened in the warship's transporter room, brimming with supernatural energy. Moments later, swarms of Terminators were instantly transported onto the two Dark Eldar warships.

"Hurry up, inject this stuff into the gas circulation channel of this battleship. It can save us a lot of trouble." Heimdall ordered his men, and a few minutes later, after opening the valve of a gas pump, 20 doses of sleeping gas were injected into it, and quickly diffused through the gas circulation channel inside the hull.

"Sir, isn't this not honorable enough?" asked a servant beside him.