Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"That's right," Khorne nodded in agreement. Perhaps the Gods of Order had intended to let Nurgle take the blame, rather than attack the Scourge. Now that the Scourge had established a connection with Nurgle's realm, it would be difficult for them to destroy it. Furthermore, if they could contact the Gods of Order, Khorne and Nurgle really wanted to show them that they didn't mind taking the blame...

"Okay, Khorne, I don't have time to talk nonsense here. I want to show Isa my new creation. She doesn't like viruses, but she is still very interested in life." Nurgle waved his hand and said.

Chapter 478: Seniors and Juniors of the Legion

Nurgle's idea was good. At least on the surface, the Gods of Order really couldn't make any waves. But unfortunately, Nurgle obtained too little information. He didn't know that an inconspicuous Tiammit Zerg fleet was building a special biological structure in the galaxy.

The Traveler, through cheating and the extradimensional vision he had gained, learned some of the Great Devourer's plans. However, Nurgle's level of understanding was somewhat inferior. He had not anticipated the Zerg swarm's scale. Tzeentch, on the other hand, had considered some possibilities, but due to his lack of knowledge of biochemistry, he could not grasp the fundamental relationship between the Zerg Hive Fleet and the Great Devourer. Therefore, the information they obtained was one-sided.

While the gods plotted in the heavens above, the common people of the mortal world continued to prepare for the impending battle, and the leaders of the major legions were also busy. A few of the predecessors of the Great Crusade became the Emperor's retainers, some entered stasis, and most became the Bound Legions. They rarely walked the mortal world. The Primarchs had their own affairs to attend to, and the real battles were left to the younger generation of the legions.

"Huh. It's over." Picking up the Mokai battle axe in his hand, Captain Logan of the First Company of Space Wolves breathed a sigh of relief. All the wormmen in front of him were eliminated. Their bodies composed of maggots were engulfed by flames and plasma, and their spirits were purified by the psychic energy of the rune priests.

However, the Khorne demon bound in the battle axe seemed to be unsatisfied and wanted more killing. The red blade emitted a terrifying aura.

"Be quiet! Otherwise I will send you back to the furnace and remake you!" Logan's mental shock fell on the battle axe like a physical object, calming the demon sealed in the battle axe.

This axe was acquired by Logan during his Company Captain Trial. Alone on a desolate world, Logan encountered the imprisoned Daemon of Khorne. The Daemon, alone, walked the interstellar realm between the Warp and the physical universe, slaying all who caught his eye. He had been doing this for centuries until he encountered Logan. He was defeated, pinned to the ground by a giant mech he controlled, and then sealed. He was sent to the Soul Forge on Fenris, where he was forged into a new weapon.

After being "corrected by Morg," the demon is usually quite effective as a weapon, especially against psychic creatures. Within the Space Wolves, it's even nicknamed the Forbidden Axe. And the demon often cooperates. As for why? Besides Morg's correction, a crucial factor is the demon known as the Destroyer's disappointment with Khorne. He feels that Khorne has abandoned its former ways. Just look at the creatures now surrounding the Brass Throne. On his last visit to Khorne's palace, he even saw a psyker!

He was stunned by the situation. Just as he tried to use his battle axe to kill the psyker that appeared in Khorne's palace, he was stopped and told that these people would help the God of War win. The Destroyer looked at the various war machines that filled Khorne's domain and those who preferred ranged combat rather than melee, and he finally realized that times had changed. The demons of his time were already outcasts, so he chose self-exile.

He swore that he would no longer hunt for heads for Khorne, that he would uphold his ideals and use his rage and skill to deal with his enemies. The Destroyer was not the first Khorne Daemon to exile himself, nor would he be the last. Khorne did not care too much about this, because what He needed now was victory, not skulls!

"Elder Iron, this place has been cleaned up. All the vicious aliens have been purified, and this galaxy has returned to the glory of mankind." Logan connected the communication with the flagship.

"Very good, things here are over. You can come back, the new generation of alpha wolf in the wolf pack." The voice of Santo, the commander of this army, came from the communication. Yes, it was Santo in the Great Crusade. Although he did not become the Emperor's attendant, with the help of the stasis stance and the blessing of the gods, he could still command the army. Of course, he would not take to the battlefield most of the time.

This time, a threat from beyond the galaxy is imminent. To counter this threat, the Legions are reunited, and the ties between them become closer. The Space Wolves, Iron Hands, and Raven Guard, three Legions that had a close relationship during the Great Crusade, once again unite. The Raven Guard is responsible for guerrilla warfare and infiltration, the Space Wolves for melee, psychic powers, and assault, while the Iron Hands remain at the back, providing steady fire.

"I'll wait a moment, sir. I need to clarify some things with the Inquisition Court waiting for the handover here." Logan said after thinking for a moment.

"Well, within reason, we will support you," Santo replied.

"Thank you for your kindness and trust, great elder." Logan said.

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"This Logan is very good." After cutting off the communication, Santo said to his old friend beside him, Sharokin, the former chief swordsman of the Raven Guard and the current emperor's attendant.

"He's really good. He's a leader in battle, a mainstay in crisis, and a guardian after the war. His war wisdom is different from the meticulous calculations of the Iron Hands Legion. He can always come up with things that are considered impossible based on statistics. At the same time, he is also good at forbearance and will deliver the most crucial blow at the most critical moment." said Sharokin.

"Of course, the most commendable thing is that he always has a kind heart and always provides help to the citizens of the empire within his ability. If the Inquisition that takes over here can have one-third of his kindness, then this place will become a paradise for mankind." Sharokin said.

"Have you read the information distributed above?" Santo asked.

"Of course, I'm here for this matter. The primarchs of each legion will return, and we will face unprecedented enemies. The little guys in these legions are living in a good era because they can finally prove themselves, but at the same time they are living in not a very good era because we are facing a new crisis, and this crisis will last for a long time." Sharokin sighed and said.

"It's better to have some challenges, otherwise, a culture of laziness and luxury will lead to the degeneration of the empire. We must remain vigilant, whether it is external enemies or internal corruption," said Santo.

"Honestly, after the Empire's first war object entered service, I once doubted whether anything in this galaxy could stop humanity's might. Its power was so overwhelming, even stronger than the Randan War Moon. The Krafo, the Wormmen, the Hruds, those once-annoying aliens all crumbled before the war object, driven into corners beyond the Empire's sight."

"And this time, when I learned that our superior power may not be able to solve all problems, I was still a little surprised, but also a little fortunate. After all, as the descendants of the Primarch and the genetic warriors of the Empire, we can finally prove our worth." Santo said with some emotion.

Humanity has finally developed a weapon similar to the Moon-class weapon used in the Randan War. As the new generation of galactic overlords, these weapons are even more lethal than their predecessors, rivaling humanity's glory days. In this era, humanity's conventional military can truly dominate the galaxy. Even against the World Engine, weapons in mortal hands are not without their own defenses.

As for the aliens, if their homes are exposed, if they are unwilling to accept human order, and if humans are willing to use certain weapons, then a war celestial body can completely let the other party experience what it means for your home to turn into minerals or for your star to explode.

Armed with powerful superweapons, the hordes of Legionnaires were reduced to mopping up the remaining enemies. To put it bluntly, it was a battle of public security and counter-guerrilla warfare. Now, with a seemingly impressive alien invasion finally underway, Santo was eager to give it a try.

Is the Tyranid fleet powerful? It's truly powerful. Put it this way: aside from their lack of Warp navigation capabilities, their fleet's strength could truly be a major headache for any civilization in the galaxy. If the destruction of the World Engine was a plot twist, forced by a boarding trip, then the Imperium of Man's defeat of the Tyranids was essentially a plot twist.

During the First Tyrannic War, when the Behemoth Fleet arrived at the Ultramarines' homeworld, the Ultramarines and the Baka Fleet combined were no match for the Behemoth Zerg. In the end, the flagship of Grand Marshal Ras, commander-in-chief of the Baka Fleet, rushed into the center of the Hive Fleet, then overloaded the Warp Engine, bringing this Zerg swarm that had no Warp navigation capabilities into the Warp, and finally won.

During the Second Tyrannic War, humans, Tau, and the Eldar were all involved in a war against the Kraken fleet. It was during this time that the Iyanden Craftworld was severely damaged. In the end, the reason why Iyanden survived was that the Pirate Prince used the Twilight Spear to injure the Great Devourer and then repelled the Zerg.

As for the Third Tyrannic War, humanity used planetary bombing to create a buffer zone, luring them into Ork territory, and the Tyranids attacked Baal. In this war, not to mention the circumstantial loyalty of Khorne, the Silent King's personal use of forbidden Necromancer weapons, and the emergence of the Great Rift, the Blood Angels and their successor Chapters alone mobilized nearly 3 Space Marines!

The fleet was also quite large, comprising 21 battleship-class battle barges, 94 strike cruisers, and hundreds of various frigates and smaller vessels. Suffice it to say, Dante's assembled fleet was already stronger than Abaddon's Black Legion's conventional fleet during the Battle of Cadia (not to mention the Blackstone Fortress and the Queen of Glory).

How many fleets did Abaddon possess during the 9th Black Crusade? Nine battleships, 13 heavy cruisers, 23 cruiser squadrons, and 30 frigate squadrons. The Black Legion had more cruisers than the Blood Angels fleet at the Battle of Baal, but far fewer battleships, and likely fewer frigates as well, given that a squadron typically consists of four ships.

As for the outcome of the battle, I won't talk about it. If it weren't for the Silent King and the Great Rift, Baal would have been finished. The unprecedentedly powerful legion knowledge concentrated by the Blood Angels delayed the time of destruction. You know, this is just a branch of the Zerg fleet.

While combat celestial bodies are powerful, charging and using them is also very troublesome. The combat of supernormal units will inevitably have a significant impact on the war. Furthermore, the Tyranid fleet is not without gods behind it. Although the Great Devourer is extremely far away from the galaxy, its terrifying psionic energy, or divine power, can already be projected. Humanity's various space megastructures must reserve a certain amount of power to deal with the Tyranid fleet's supernormal power.

As for what the gods are doing, this is not something that someone of Santo's level can know.

"When will the Primarchs return?" Torto asked. At this point, the Primarchs of both the Iron Hands and the Space Wolves were absent from the Legion. Russ and his Thirteenth Company were working on a plan, reportedly to create a galaxy-wide psychic field to combat highly psychic xenos. So, Logan was now Alpha Wolf, Captain of the First Grand Company, and temporarily in command of the Space Wolves.

Ferrus was currently commissioning the Iron Hands' war orb. This was one of the earliest, built with partial technical support from the Lord of Radiance and the Order of the Traveler. Ferrus had been continuously improving and upgrading it since acquiring it. Therefore, Ducain was now the Iron Hands' commander-in-chief.

"I'm not sure, but it should be soon. We, the Dark Angels and the Ultramarines will first fight against the Tyranid fleet." said Sharokin.

"The other legions might have objections." Santo said with some gloating.

"They will also send people to participate. Some scattered war groups will also join the war." Sharokin said. In fact, with basically no major events in the past ten thousand years, many legions have begun to seek second careers, such as the Iron Warriors, Iron Hands and Salamanders. These three legions have built the empire's second largest technology research and development department.

Dorn's legions roamed the galaxy, wiping out scoundrels along the way. The Ultramarines had more civil servants on planets than combat personnel. The Raven Guard and Night Lords dealt with the corruption within the Imperium. The Blood Angels followed Sanguinius. The White Scars roamed the galaxy. And the Alpha Legion, acting as a secret police force, kept a close eye on the various xenos.

As for the Space Wolves, they worked alongside the Dark Angels, sometimes leading various chapters to repeatedly sweep through dangerous star regions like the Eye of Terror. Although the Eye of Terror had been cleared, the various insidious creatures within it were still more numerous than elsewhere, requiring both legions to periodically clear out the region. As for other regions, such as the Ghoul Stars and the Maelstrom, they also made regular visits.

Chapter 479 Azrael's Pilgrimage 1

While the Iron Hands, Space Wolves, and Raven Guard were undergoing "restorative training" and, in turn, improving the security environment within the galaxy, other legions were also preparing for war. For example, the Dark Angels, before the impending war, were finally recruiting! Upon hearing this news, all the Chapters eligible for the Angel Tower, upon receiving the Lion King's order, rushed to a certain location across the galaxy. After all, recruiting at the Dark Angels headquarters was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Unlike other legions, the Dark Angels were not originally intended to be split up. However, perhaps the poor quality of the new recruits displeased the Lion King, or perhaps the Dark Angels held too many secrets to be shared with too many people. Thus, in M35, Jonson issued an order that no new recruits would be admitted to the Dark Angels headquarters.

All new recruits, whether from Caliban or other recruiting worlds, are assigned to the Dark Angels Legion's Successors. The Legion only recruits veterans from within the Dark Angels' Successors. Once the veterans have accumulated sufficient merit and have been reviewed by Legion Headquarters, they are given the opportunity to join the Legion. This is done on a voluntary basis, and veterans of Successors can choose to remain in their own Chapters or join the Legion.

Therefore, the recruitment of new members for the Dark Angels Legion headquarters is a grand event that all Dark Angels with the blood of Jonson cannot miss. This time, Azrael, the Chapter Master of the Angels of Judgment, is leading his fleet to the legendary residence of the Primarch Jonson, a place called the Angel's Tower.

"Azrael, have you finally made a decision? Change the green armor on your body and put on the black armor representing the origin of the dark angels?" asked Asmodai, the chief interrogator of the chapter.

"Yes, I have made the decision. Originally, I had the opportunity in the last promotion, but I gave it up. I gave it to the then Deathwing Captain Belia. Because at that time, my regiment was in the process of being promoted and the legion had no major tasks, so I stayed in the regiment and gave this opportunity to this junior. But this time, humans and the legion are facing an unprecedented crisis, and I think I should fight on the front line." Azrael said.

For the Dark Angels, rules are meant to be broken when necessary. Normally, a First Order Chapter is 5000 strong. However, in M38, Jonson petitioned Emperor Sanguinius and the Supreme Beings to increase the maximum size of a Dark Angels sub-Chapter to over 1.5 men. This would allow for the preparation of certain crises and the refinement of the Chapter's commanders.

After much discussion, this request was approved. This gave the Dark Angels Chapter the ability to engage in large-scale combat. Such Chapters, known as Excommunication Chapters, were used to carry out extremely dangerous missions. However, achieving promotion was also extremely difficult. At the time, Azrael and his Chapter were tasked with wiping out a certain group of Krav xenos that were rampant in the Nebulous Sector.

(The Dark Angels once fought against the Krave Aliens during the Great Crusade, suffering heavy losses. Interested readers can look it up. The most powerful of them, the Krave Originator, was even able to enter Jonson's spiritual world, but was kicked out as soon as he entered, and his location was discovered by Jonson along the way.)

This expedition was brutal. There were three Dark Angels regiments participating in it, including Azrael's Angels of Judgment. Before the war, this regiment had reached the upper limit of the first-class regiment, with 3 green-armored brothers full of murderous intent. The other was the Angels of Punishment, also a first-class strong regiment with 7000 brothers. The third regiment was a second-class regiment, a regiment that was born not long ago but was proficient in rapid strikes, the Angel Blades, with only 6000 people, but had the fastest fleet among the three regiments.

Afterwards, in order to hunt down the Krav aliens, the three regiments fought for 25 years, using guerrilla warfare, ambushes, and pursuits, from the Hazy Star Region to the edge of the galaxy. Finally, when Abinzrel finally killed the Krav Originator with his sword and destroyed their home planet, he rebuilt the glory of the Empire in the edge of the galaxy and added a secondary star zone to the empire. Only 4000 Space Marines were left in the Angels of Judgment, and the Angels of Punishment also changed their regiment leader in this war.

The Angels of Judgment Chapter achieved its promotion and received a large amount of supplies and rewards, but how to deal with the relationship with the brother chapters was a headache for Azrael. After all, they had lost a chapter leader. Azrael needed to give an explanation to the brother chapters, and to do so, and to rebuild the chapter structure, Azrael devoted decades to it.

"Okay, go ahead and don't worry. Leave the affairs of the regiment to me. I won't bring shame to our ancestors." Asmodai said firmly.

"I'm confident in leaving it to you," Azrael nodded. According to regulations, when a Chapter Leader like Azrael joins the Legion and dons the Black Armor, he can take a number of elite troops with him. After all, he's already a Chapter Master, so he can't start as a soldier when he joins the Mother Legion. So, after leaving enough elite troops for the Chapter, Azrael will lead his troops to the Angel Tower.

"Sir, our fleet can no longer see the Astronomican," a navigator reported to Azrael. At any other time, this would have caused the fleet to be extremely alert, but not here. This was because a device within the Angel Tower blocked all navigation signals once approaching. This effectively prevented ordinary ships from straying in and concealed the Angel Tower's location.

"We're here, Asmodai, we will meet again." Azriel knew that the time of separation had come, he held Asmodai's hand tightly and said.

At that moment, from the pitch-black void, a small, peculiar-looking warship appeared before the Angel of Judgment's fleet. Then, with the activation of an ancient relic decoder, a message from the ship was translated. "The Legion welcomes all new blood, and invites Asmo to serve as Acting Chapter Master and accompany us to the Angel Tower."

"Are you still inviting me? I never thought that I could go to the Angel Tower now." Asmodai was quite flattered when he heard the news.

In reality, the vast majority of Dark Angels officers and men never visit the Angel Tower during their entire service. Only the Chapter Master is guaranteed to visit the Tower and meet the Primarch. As for what the Angel Tower is, there are varying opinions within the Dark Angels, with some claiming it's a building, others a district. Even those Chapter Masters who have visited the Angel Tower may not have seen its entire exterior. Of course, even those lucky enough to know remain silent.

Azriel and his party boarded the welcoming warship in a flying dragon gunship. As the gangway was lowered, Azriel led the team down from the gunship.

"Deathwing Angel Terminators!" When Azrael saw the group of people greeting him in the distance, his pupils suddenly shrank. The armored figures in front of him, nearly 4 meters tall, made Azrael feel his heart beat faster. Because these people were not only armed to the teeth, but the folded metal wings on their backs also showed their special status. They were the pinnacle of the Dark Angels Legion's infantry and the Primarch's most reliable retainers. It is said that the number of Deathwing Angels in the entire Legion does not exceed four figures. Each of them is a true killing machine. Ordinary Legion Terminators are like babies in front of them. Killing infantry and behemoth units is their specialty. It is their mission to fight a path to victory in desperate situations.

Unlike the older things in the past, which are often considered impressive, this dimension's technology constantly evolves, and equipment is updated and iterated upon at a rapid pace. Take the Terminator, for example. During the Great Crusade, the Centurion Terminator, thanks to its superior heat dissipation design, could carry a larger reactor, heavier armor, and more weaponry. It became a favorite among the infantry.

However, over the next ten thousand years, the Legion's technicians developed new Terminators tailored to the needs of each Legion, such as the Dark Angels' Deathwing Terminators. In previous engagements, various Terminator-type warships had been exposed to the problem of relatively low mobility. After all, once a Terminator completed its teleportation, it was mostly forced to use its 11-way traverse. They were tanks with sharp weapons, but oftentimes, firepower and defense weren't enough to solve problems. Improving mobility became a priority for the DA's technical sergeants.

The original Deathwing Angel Terminator was based on a Centurion Terminator with a jetpack attached to its back. It was essentially a combination of a Space Marine assault squad and a Terminator. However, this system didn't satisfy the Primarch, as the jetpack was too large and heavy. The jetpack added to the already heavy Terminator meant it could only maneuver at a snail's pace.

Later, through looting xenos, making deals with the Eldar, and their own research and development, the Empire's anti-gravity technology made significant progress, and the flight problem was finally basically solved. Anti-gravity plates were installed on the legs of the Terminator armor, along with flight control panels and a low-power backpack, allowing for rapid assaults. Thus, the second generation of Deathwing Angel Terminators was successfully developed and began to be equipped by the Legion.

But later, during another meeting between Jonson and Sanguinius, Jonson, observing the wings of Sanguinius's personal guards, decided that as Lord of the Dark Angels, he should also have winged guards. When he shared this idea with Perturabo, the latter scoffed. Boss Pi bluntly remarked that such fragile things would break with the slightest twitch and were of little value. Then, Boss Pi promoted the multi-purpose weapon backpacks from his own legion.

Despite being ridiculed, Zhuang Sen, still unwilling to give up, came to the Lord of Radiance. The latter was also very interested in such gorgeous things. So, to ensure practicality and handsomeness, the Lord of Radiance installed various weapons on his wings. At the same time, he used very rare materials to strengthen the wings' defense and added protective ridges on the outside of the wings. Basically, when the wings protected the body, they could be used as storm shields.

Let's not talk about the actual value for money, but the looks are absolutely amazing. Based on the enhanced Centurion Terminator armor, with large foldable weapon wings and DA's Caliban-style robes and pendants, they are definitely the most handsome DA when they appear. Legion morale is directly maxed out.

"Are you Lord Cypher? Keeper of the Legion's secrets and traditions?" Azrael asked, stepping forward. Before embarking on the pilgrimage, Dark Angels headquarters would send an envoy and answer questions from the audience. During this conversation, Azrael realized that the one who would greet him was likely Lord Cypher, the elder charged with guarding the Legion's secrets and a man of absolute loyalty, who had stood firmly by the Primarch even during the rebellion on Caliban.

Of course, Lord Cypher was an official title. According to Azrael's understanding, the Legion had probably had hundreds of Lord Cyphers. Regardless, having him personally escorted was undoubtedly an honor, the highest commendation for loyalty. After all, it was said that the Knight Commander or a high-ranking member of a wing would usually be the one to escort him. Their status was lower than Lord Cypher's.

"Yes, I have been ordered to take you to see the Primarch. You and your successor will go to the Primarch's fortress. We will go to the Angel Tower, and on the way, I can answer some of your questions that are not presumptuous." Under the hood, the Lord Cypher had a smile on his face.

"I will obey your orders, Elder." Azrael bowed slightly. A solemn but not tedious ceremony followed. Azrael handed the ceremonial sword, symbolizing command of the Chapter, to Lord Cypher, signifying his obedience and loyalty to the Legion. Lord Cypher then baptized Azrael and crowned him with the insignia representing the Dark Angels Mother Chapter. A suit of power armor would also be crafted for him, though it hadn't yet been completed.

Next, Lord Cypher christened the sword presented by Azrael before handing it back to Asmodai, signifying the Legion's acceptance of the chaplain as Chapter Master of the Ancestral Chapter. Following the ceremony, the ferry departed for the Angel Tower. During the journey, the two sides exchanged more casual words.

Azrael inquired about Belia, the last person selected for the Mother Chapter, and Cypher replied that he was indeed very capable and had performed well, but he had failed to be selected for the 500. This made Azrael feel very sorry. The competition was too fierce. After all, some of the 500 had been with the Primarch since the Great Crusade.

Chapter 480 Azrael's Pilgrimage 2

As the conversation continued, Asmodai finally brought up a question that concerned all members of the Dark Angels, yet was somewhat taboo: what exactly was Angel Tower like? After all, as the next leader of a Dark Angels successor, it would be a shame if he didn't even know what his hometown was like.

"It's said that the Angel Tower is also a war celestial body," Asmodai asked tentatively. The Glorious Queen-class battleships are no longer sufficient to bear the might of the Legion and the glory of their Primarch. Some Glorious Queens have been relegated to serve as flagships within the Daughter Chapters. Azrael's previous Judgment Angels Chapter had two of these! One was the flagship they received upon founding the Chapter, while the second was a gift from Jonson, the parent Chapter, after he completed his promotion.

In the small circle of the Dark Angels, many people talked about how Azrael had won the favor of the Primarch, and the Queen of Glory gifted to him was proof of this.

"Haha..." Lord Cypher laughed out loud after hearing this. "You want to see the full view of the Angel Tower?" The Dark Angel elder brother's words were full of joking.

"If it doesn't violate discipline, I'd like to take a look," said Asmodai.

"Others have made this request before, and we've granted it, but after seeing it, I can't say whether they'll be disappointed or not," Lord Cypher said meaningfully. "Open the porthole in an hour." Cypher agreed to the other party's request.

"This... How could this happen?" As Asmodai was stunned when he looked out the window. Amidst the endless darkness, a mechanical planet reappeared in the void. Strangely, only half of the planet appeared, with darkness engulfing the area below the equator. Everything around him was eerily silent, with no stars visible. It was like another universe!

"Haha, what do you think? Do you feel a little confused?" Lord Sefer said with a smile.

"Outsiders say the Angel Tower is just a war celestial body, and that's not wrong, because one of the main bodies of the Angel Tower is a specially designed war celestial body. But this is only a part. In fact, this war celestial body, the pocket universe, and the other facilities within it are the entire Angel Tower. What you see is the war celestial body stuck right at the entrance to the pocket universe."

"So, if someone wants to see the full picture of the Angel Tower, that is impossible. Even without the protection provided by the Supremes, only true demigods and above can see the real Angel Tower from a higher dimension." Lord Sefer said proudly.

"The reason why your navigation fails when you are close to the edge of the area, and you can't even see the light of the Astronomican, is because you have entered the intersection of two dimensions. Strictly speaking, you are no longer in the Milky Way, so naturally you can't see the light of the Astronomican," Lord Cypher explained.

Truth be told, the Emperor truly trusted Jonson and the Dark Angels, granting them Warmaster-level treatment. The War Orbs of the other Legions were merely formidable. However, Jonson's residence, the Angel Tower, was truly exceptional. It not only combined human knowledge with Necrontyr dimensional technology, but also included the work of the Supreme Beings. Within the pocket universe within the Angel Tower lay countless human secrets and objects worthy of the Necrontyr's attention.

"Holy crap!" Even though he'd previously speculated about the Angel Tower, Asmodai was still shocked when he heard part of the truth. He hadn't expected human civilization to reach such a high level. That was part of the truth. Although Cypher hadn't stated it explicitly, Asmodai knew it was only the most superficial information about the war fortress.

Now he understood why the Lion King had ordered the mother group to stop recruiting new soldiers and instead look for veterans from each sub-group. After all, it would be too dangerous to let newcomers guard such an important facility!

"I will definitely keep the secret and am willing to accept memory cleansing." Asmodai stood up and said.

"No need. A new crisis is about to come. This crisis requires our full efforts. The Tower of Dark Angels will also join the battle. You just knew some of it in advance. Moreover, there is a reason why I asked you to come to meet the Primarch. The Primarch has a new plan that needs you to implement." Lord Cypher said seriously.

"My honor," Asmodai bowed. The journey was simple. Lord Cypher brought Azrael and his companions to this mechanical planet trapped in a pocket universe. After landing and settling the others, Azrael and Asmodai, led by Cypher, went to meet the Primarch. Well, that wasn't quite the Primarch, as it was a projection of Jonson who was meeting them. The real Jonson was busy with other matters. While Jonson wasn't quite a demigod, he had already embarked on the path of ascension, and was certainly more than human...

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"You're here." Jonson turned and looked at his two sons kneeling before him. Lord Cypher stepped aside and began to pick up parchment and pen to record this matter.

"I know your past. You have done well, not only in carrying out various war missions with distinction, but also as role models for the Legions and Chapters," Jonson said. "Rise, and hold the seats for the two Chapter Masters." Only then could Azrael look directly at his father. From the outside, he seemed just like the Primarch depicted in various images, majestic and cold. But Azrael could sense his heart's tolerance. And a profound and unpredictable depth!

"The Dark Angels are the leader of all legions. We carry too much glory, secrets and tragic battles. We have our own pride. We have higher authority and greater responsibilities than other brother legions. I am the Warmaster, and my legion is also viewed differently by the Supremes. Everything about us is so special." Zhuangsen spoke, his tone full of emotion and some loneliness.

"I used to be proud of this, and my Legion also believed that we were different from other brother Legions. We firmly believed that we could solve all problems. But many things later made me realize that I thought too simply. Later, I understood that we are the First Legion, the Sword of Humanity, but we are also part of the legions and part of humanity. We are the same as our other brothers. Even if we have to maintain secrecy, we cannot stray too far from human society."

"Azrael, some of your actions make me very satisfied. You are a true knight of Caliban. You uphold the spirit and virtues of chivalry, so I hope you can achieve more." Zhuangsen said with emotion.

When a person has too many secrets and burdens, he will be out of tune with ordinary people. The reason why Jonson no longer allows the legion to recruit pure newcomers is not only to keep secrets, but also because he hopes that his descendants can have more contact and communication with other legions and humans in the empire.

After all, while the Dark Angels are powerful, they can't solve every problem; they still need their brothers. During the Great Crusade, there was the Imperial F4, led by Jonson. And even during the period of relative peace, Jonson still relied on the help of other legions. For example, some of the designs for the Angel Tower were actually created by the Lord of Radiance.

As time went on, perhaps because too many enemies had become less powerful, Jonson believed that his Legion should also promote fairness and justice in human society. Thus, the influence of the Dark Angels began to expand into the mortal world.

Besides his combat prowess, Azrael also embodies several Dark Angel ideals. For example, he punishes evil, aids the weak, and even undertakes disaster relief work when it doesn't interfere with missions. Overall, Azrael gets along well with his fellow Chapters, the Angels of Judgment, and other fraternal Chapters, while also upholding the moral code of chivalry in the conduct of daily affairs. This is what truly satisfies Jonson.

(Let me put it this way, in the background, when not touching upon the Dark Angels' little secrets, the Dark Angels are absolutely a role model among interstellar chapters, working tirelessly in all kinds of matters, and being quite tolerant towards other chapters. For example, during the Werewolf incident, at the very beginning, the Ravenwing Commander let the Wolfmen go, allowing them to take the Werewolves away. When the young DA asked why he didn't stop them, the Ravenwing Commander refused the pursuit on the grounds that he didn't want to start a chapter war.)

"And now, I have a new plan that requires you and the Angels of Judgment to carry out. This is why I asked my successor to come here as well." Zhuang Sen said seriously. The first part was a reward, and the second part was about taking action!

"We will do our utmost, even if it means death." Azrael and Asmodai bowed.

"After a period of training and acclimation, I will allocate to you 6000 officers and soldiers from the parent group and the corresponding attached fleet. These troops will operate alongside the Angels of Judgment, and you will serve as the Marshal of this battle group. In addition, you have the authority to draw no more than three chapters from the Dark Angels' daughter groups, with a strength of no more than 3 Legionaries. Your mission is to use your own strength to eliminate a single tendril of the Tyranids. Remember, you must completely eliminate them, from the most basic warships to the most legendary ancient ships. I require the most detailed and complete information."

"And in order to fully collect information, we will let a Tyranid fleet enter a wild world. You will fight with the enemy on the ground and in space until they are all killed. If you need other support from the legion, you can contact me again. If you need cooperation from other legions or battle groups, someone will help you." Zhuang Sen said seriously.

Tyranid fleets are formidable. Even if temporarily repelled, as long as they can escape, they might find themselves somewhere, consume a planet, and revive with full health and mana. And don't assume Tyranid warships are simply a matter of quantity; in reality, their quality is quite good, with many Hive Warships rivaling Imperial battleships. (For details, refer to the Gothic Fleet game and its rulebook. The rulebook explains that Hive Warships can be equipped with various weapons.)

(In addition to their regular fleets, the Tyranids also have some super battleships. For example, in the Blood Angels film, a super hive battleship appears, directly destroying a Retribution-class battleship with its psychic energy, and also in a scene where it bites another battleship to pieces. In terms of proportion, this super hive battleship is about three times the size of the Retribution. It was also mentioned in the background that when the Tyranids devour a planet, a super-large battleship will appear at the final moment.)