Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

As for the Tyranids, their land combat capabilities were also formidable, whether it was the boundless seas of tiny insects, the crushing battle groups of giant beasts, the infiltration of the Likarts and the sneak attacks of the Digger Pythons, or the devastation of large numbers of long-range insect beasts. How to deal with such an enemy was something humanity needed to learn. Therefore, Jonson needed a unit to serve as a touchstone. Of course, Jonson didn't intend for Azrael to confront an entire Hive Fleet; he was only willing to slaughter a squadron from top to bottom!

"In accordance with your orders, Master Primarch, we will complete the mission." Azrael bowed and saluted.

"Very good. Asjos will communicate the specific details of the battle to you. Don't let me down, my child." Zhuangsen said finally.

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"My lord, this will be a brutal war," Lord Cypher said to Jonson.

"Yes, our super weapons cannot solve all problems. This time, the enemy we encountered is different. Super weapons are precious and rare, and we cannot squander them." Zhuang Sen said.

In reality, if the human gods simply wanted to keep the Tyranids out, it wouldn't be difficult. But this time, the Gods of Order have a higher goal, so some actions require risk and sufficient backup plans. For example, since they've already considered sending a portion of the Great Devourer's essence to the galaxy, the Gods of Order must be prepared for any setbacks. The "constellation" system composed of war celestial bodies is one solution. The Blackstone Fortress Matrix, controlled by the Eldar gods, is a secondary solution. The radiant star map in the hands of the Necrontyr is a preparation for a complete overturn.

As for the gods of order, they must prepare themselves at the level of divine warfare. The weapons in the hands of the legions and mortals are not on the same level.

"Okay, I'll leave the matters here to you for now. I have a meeting to attend. This time, under the control of the Chaos Gods, several powerful Zerg fleets are launching attacks on the Ultramar region. Their scale and strength are much larger than we expected, and now my brothers are considering how to deal with these annoying guys. Contact me if you have any questions." The Lion King ordered.

"As you command, my lord." Lord Cypher took his orders and departed. Meanwhile, as Jonson had said, the spirits of his brothers had already been cast into a region of the Warp. Among these powerful Primarch spirits lay a small, unseen creature from Fenris. A group of Primarchs were pointing and commenting on this unseen creature.

Chapter 481 How to deal with the Hive Fleet

"So, tens of thousands of years ago, the vanguard of the Hive Fleet had already arrived in the galaxy. Did our ancestors in their golden age encounter such beings? But at that time, we were very powerful, so these things were kept in a place called Fenris?"

After hearing the Lord of Radiance's introduction, Dorn's expression shifted slightly. After all, think about it: in the Golden Age, the so-called Hive Fleet was just a bunch of ornamental fish to be kept on a planet, but now, it's humanity's formidable enemy. This truly surprised Dorn.

"This statement is not entirely correct. The Hive Fleet that landed in Fenris was just a vanguard, and is completely not on the same level as what we are facing now. Moreover, the Hive Fleet will devour genes and create new war tools based on the situation on the battlefield. Therefore, each wave of Zerg is different from the previous ones and is more difficult to deal with. We are now fishing these things out just to study them and then better deal with these bugs." said the Lord of Radiance.

"Ruth, you really have everything in your house." Koz said jokingly.

"Of course. After digging for tens of thousands of years, we can always find some strange new things." Russ laughed.

"Although these losers of the Zerg Hive Fleet have been dealt with by our predecessors, they may still be able to receive the psychic signals of the current Zerg swarm. So, Russ, you have to keep a close eye on your family," said Magnus.

"Thanks for your concern, Red Giant," Russ said with a smile. In this dimension, Russ and the ponies had a pretty good relationship. On the one hand, Russ in this dimension respected scholars, and on the other hand, the ponies didn't rebel.

"The genes in these creatures contain terrifying evolutionary potential. Our biotechnology is nothing compared to the so-called Tyranids. They use biotechnology and evolution to achieve functions that we need complex equipment to achieve, and their psychic powers are also very powerful. According to our research, we can predict that without extraordinary means, once the Zerg fleet approaches, all our psychic communication and navigation methods will be unusable, and psykers will likely be destroyed by the powerful mental pressure." Perturabo spoke. Just before, he and Fulgrim studied the genes of these Zerg samples from Fenris together.

"Yes, this Swarm Overlord is absolutely a master of biotechnology. He has created such a vast army, or ecosystem, through methods beyond our ability to describe," Fulgrim nodded. After returning to the Imperium, Fulgrim, besides fighting Chaos in his spare time, also devoted some of his energy to scientific research. However, unlike the Ash and Mechanic Quartet, Fulgrim's focus was on biotechnology. This was partly due to his own desire, and partly due to the sheer strength of Bile. The Emperor's Children had the foundation for this technology.

"Their warships can be equipped with weapons based on demand, and their production speed is very fast. If there are enough raw materials, they may be able to build a fleet in a few months. Their fleet is very different from the alien fleets we encountered before. Each fleet is commanded by a powerful consciousness, so unless we destroy certain key nodes, this fleet will not be in chaos."

"And there is a layer of spore cloud on the outside of their warships. It can greatly weaken our attacks and reduce the fleet's signal, so some small warships have very good stealth capabilities. Some of them also have suicide warships with large-yield warheads. Once hit, they can seriously damage a cruiser. And spore clouds will be produced after the explosion. These spores that fill the void will seriously affect the engine operation of the warships shrouded in it before they dissipate." Zhuang Sen said from the perspective of space warfare.

"And then there are their attacks on planets. Because the mass of the Hive Fleet is very large, when they approach a planet, they may even cause an earthquake on the planet. And once they start to land, they will fight while hatching various units using local materials. The hatching and evolution speeds are beyond our imagination, and a replacement may be completed in a few days. We must guard against this terrifying number and evolution speed. In order to absorb the resources of the target planet, they may hatch some special plants. In short, they are fundamentally different from all the aliens we have seen before. They are just a group of locusts in the galaxy." Guilliman said with great concern.

"So, if we want to reduce losses, it's best to destroy them in space. Once they devour a planet, the size of the fleet may increase greatly, and this expansion speed is difficult for us to deal with. And I feel that psychic blocking and various biological poisons may have a multiplier effect." Ferrus said.

"Our war celestial bodies should have a huge advantage when facing the Zerg." said Corax.

"Yes, at least there are no corresponding weapons in the Zerg now, but our war bodies have other uses, and because the Zerg hive fleet is too large, if we cannot directly destroy the most critical Norn Queen, our attack effect will not be very good." Alpharius said.

"The movement of the Zerg fleet seems to rely on special warships called Narwhals to generate gravity fields to compress space to achieve interstellar travel. If we can continuously destroy these warships, even if the Zerg can continuously build new Narwhals to maintain the fleet's navigation, they will still be dragged down. Moreover, if they are not supplied for a long time, they may kill each other or go into hibernation." said Vokhan.

If you ask what the Zerg's greatest weakness is, it's undoubtedly their inability to navigate the Warp. They can only slowly traverse the real universe. Because the distances are so great, the Zerg fleets are likely to run out of food and be forced into hibernation, or even engage in cannibalism. So, the Zerg fleets are essentially racing against starvation. Their vast size is both a strength and a limitation.

"There is also a creature called Genestealers. These guys are very special. They can combine the host's genes with the Zerg's genes to create a race that depends on the hive consciousness. Their offspring will still use our tools and live normally most of the time, but they will lead the Zerg to take over the world and cause destruction through rebellion and the like. We must also be vigilant against this kind of creature." Magnus said.

In addition to the Tyranid samples from all over the galaxy, the traveler also provided some other information, one of which was the Genestealers, who always caused all kinds of trouble to humans.

"It seems that we have run into a big trouble this time. Everyone has said a lot, so let me share some of my tactical insights." Sanguinius spoke.

"First of all, we have all reached a consensus that the best way for us to deal with the Zerg is to intercept and destroy them in space battles. Otherwise, once resources are obtained, the Zerg fleet will expand too quickly," said Sanguinius.

"Secondly, after studying the composition of the Zerg Hive Fleet, I believe the Imperial Navy needs to strengthen its escort warships. Compared to the Empire's frigates and destroyers, the Zerg's small warships are faster, have more powerful firepower, and are more difficult to detect. Therefore, we need to strengthen the deployment of light fleets."

"Third, the Zerg's capital ships are both long-range and short-range warships. In most cases, the Imperial Navy has the advantage in long-range engagements, but once close combat begins, the Zerg fleet's claws pose a huge threat to the navy, just like what we faced when we dealt with the Khorne fleet."

"Fourth, it is the spore cloud of the large warships in the Zerg Hive Fleet. This spore cloud can effectively block the transmission attack, and the commonly used boarding torpedoes will suffer great losses when facing the dense close-range firepower of the Zerg. We need new boarding equipment." The Archangel talked about his understanding of Zerg space warfare.

"I support most of your ideas, but I have some objections to the second point. The Tyranids' frigate advantage cannot be simply solved by building more frigates, because this will put us in a trap. The Tyranids' frigate may just be a consciousness, while our frigates have thousands of officers and soldiers who need a long time to train, and our human resources cannot meet their needs." Dorn said.

"So do you have a better idea, my brother?" asked the archangel.

"We can consider building a more powerful carrier-based aircraft force. After all, a Sky Patrol heavy gunship can carry a 150-meter-long torpedo during fleet battles. One shot of this torpedo can be fatal to a lightly protected frigate. A Sky Patrol heavy gunship only needs a few operators and AI. We can save a lot of personnel and supplies." Dorn said.

"As for boarding operations, I think that when we faced the Randan aliens, the boarding warships they used were very suitable for fighting against the Zerg Hive Fleet. These ships are only a few hundred meters to 1 kilometer long, move quickly, and have a sturdy hull. At the same time, boarding warships with certain stealth capabilities can carry a large number of troops to board a Zerg Hive Warship, and then quickly paralyze a warship by releasing poison or destroying the energy core." Dorn said.

"Let me add one more thing," Perturabo began. "My Legion conducted an experiment using the Kraken from Fenris. Using a virus, biotechnology, and psychic means, we can cut off the Kraken's ability to receive external psychic signals, and then operate it. In other words, if we operate it correctly, we can transform certain Hive Warships into our own. And if we add Warp Drives, these alien warships can join the Imperial Fleet." Perturabo said.

(In the background, the Iron Warriors did use similar technology to take down a Hive Battleship, using a virus to cut off the connection between the Hive Battleship and the Great Devourer, and then used this battleship to transport Titans...)

"It's a great idea. If you need any biotechnology support, please contact me," Fulgrim said. Perturabo's idea was met with widespread approval, and everyone continued to discuss and refine their tactics against the Zerg. Once the discussion was complete, they compiled the information into a document, which they would then submit to certain fleets for testing.

"In addition, according to the requirements of the Supremes, we need to relax our control over certain orc empires appropriately." said the archangel.

"Why? If the Orks attack from behind when the Tyranid swarm attacks, we will be under great pressure. I think we need to clean up the interior of the galaxy before the Tyranid fleet enters." Perturabo said with dissatisfaction.

"There are many reasons. On the one hand, some powerful orc empires can be used as reservoirs to relieve the pressure of the Zerg. On the other hand, it seems that the orc gods are gradually waking up. In short, this involves a confrontation between high-dimensional forces." said the archangel.

"High-dimensional power?" Upon hearing this, a trace of worry appeared on almost everyone's face. Although the past 1 years could be described as smooth sailing for the Primarch, no one could forget the cruel and terrible fight between the gods during the Great Heresy.

"So what about our relationship with the orcs in the future..." asked Vulkan.

"What belongs to the Empire remains to the Empire, and outside of the Empire's borders, keep your distance," the Archangel said. The Orcs' atavism wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Compared to the Tyranids and Chaos Gods, humans weren't the primary target of the Greenskins. After all, humans and atavistic Orcs could sometimes negotiate, but with Chaos and the Tyranids, it was a life-or-death struggle.

Because to the Tyranids, both Orcs and Humans are synonymous with food. In the background, humans, Orcs, Necrontyr, and Tau all fought against the Tyranids together, demonstrating just how unpopular the Great Devourer is. As for Chaos? All I can say is, I hope those regressive Orcs can remember what happened in the past. If the Orcish gods regain their composure, there are some issues that can be discussed. For now, let's show some goodwill, hoping that Big Brother Gomo won't be disrespectful.

"I feel like this meeting is almost over?" The archangel signaled to Johnson, Ferrus and Guilliman that if things were almost done, they could consider adjourning the meeting, as everyone was busy.

"What do you think of their discussion?" asked the Emperor in a higher dimension.

"Not so good. These guys are still too out of touch with reality. They have never thought about unleashing the true power of a civilization." The traveler said with a sneer.

"What do you mean?" the emperor asked in surprise.

"The true terror of modern human civilization lies not just in its armies and fleets, but in the desires of individual humans," the Traveler sneered. "In my opinion, if we ignore the Great Devourer, the Tyranid fleet represents not just a challenge to humanity, but also a wave of wealth. Think about it, the Great Devourer has traveled across the galaxy to deliver us supplies. Shouldn't we be grateful to Him?"

“?!” The emperor understood, but not completely.

"If it's handled well, this will be a big business and bring huge wealth!" said the traveler with a smile.

Chapter 482 This is a business

"Everyone is here." The traveler said something nonsense as a blue figure appeared.

"Your Majesty." All the Primarchs bowed slightly and saluted.

"The Emperor and I are aware of your discussion, which is very meaningful. However, some of it is not very complete, so I have some ideas, and you can listen to them. Perhaps we will have different understandings of the future war against Terran." The traveler said with a smile.

"First, let's answer a question. In today's human empire, is energy more scarce or material more scarce?" asked the traveler.

"Of course, matter is more scarce. With our current technology, the stars in the galaxy can provide us with sufficient energy, but we have very little in terms of matter. About 95% of the gas planets are hydrogen and helium, and most of the other elements we need actually come from solid planets." Dorn said.

"Then the second question is, isn't recycling spacecraft and salvaging asteroids a very profitable business?" As he spoke, the Traveler looked at Curze. Though he'd improved considerably from his background, his skills and popularity were still somewhat lacking. So, to support his fiefdom and fleet, Curze took on some things others weren't willing to do, one of which was recycling various types of garbage and materials...

Some space hulks would emerge from the Warp, and the Night Lords would board them, clearing them of dangers and searching for valuables. Of course, most of the time, these hulks wouldn't yield gold, but even pulling them back and scrapping them could still be a lucrative business, as energy was cheap and materials were expensive! After cleaning them up, selling the scrap metal could fetch a fortune!

According to incomplete statistics, 10% of the Empire's space ship recycling business is related to the Night Lords. Of course, this doesn't mean that all of these ships are recycled by the Night Lords. Due to the large volume of business, the Night Lords mainly perform some "technical" work, such as weapon cleaning and decontamination, leaving shipbreaking and other tasks to others. According to Curze's own admission, 15% of the Night Lords' officers and soldiers have participated in this work... Curze is very satisfied with the profit margin.

"Come, everyone, take a look at this. This is my analysis of the commercial value of the Kraken of Fenris. Everyone, take a look." The Traveler waved his hand, and a piece of knowledge appeared in the minds of the Primarchs.

The content is incredibly complex and detailed, covering everything from the mechanical and physical properties of the chitinous carapace of the Kraken, a remnant of the Zerg, to its physical strength and the value of its energy-producing properties, to the functions and effects of its internal secretions, and even an analysis of the psychic effects of certain organs and tissues. Even if all the useful elements were removed, the remaining useless ones could still be recycled for useful materials! In short, if you delve into it, the Kraken is a treasure trove!

This wasn't shocking at all. After all, the Tyranids relied on their physical bodies to traverse the void, and their biological warships rivaled those of the Empire. Surely some of their materials could be salvaged and put to good use. For another thing, the Tyranids' behemoth hulls, with a little polishing and processing, could easily be used as additional armor for tanks.

(The awakening of a hive fleet in the background is due to the Dark Eldar Haemonculi trying to take some bodily fluids and hormones, which then activated it. Even Black Bean Sprout wants to get its hands on these things. This shows that if the Tyranids are used well, the benefits can be quite substantial.)

As for whether the Tyranids' psionic powers could lead to someone being controlled, well, generally speaking, it shouldn't. After all, everything has been inspected and completely dismantled, some even recycled. There's no real danger.

Moreover, although the Tyranid hive consciousness is strong, it always has one characteristic, that is, its ability to control humans is relatively limited. Take the Genestealer sect for example, this thing is indeed pervasive and very troublesome, but that is based on the background that human supervision is very poor. In fact, as long as a genetic test can be done on the people of a certain planet, the Genestealers will definitely be discovered, which involves the issue of planetary management.

Even on planets with Genestealers, the size of the Gene-cults was limited, or rather, a small percentage of the planet's total population. It was rare for a human world to be completely infected; the Genestealers primarily wreaked havoc. Before the Zerg arrived, people generally paid taxes as usual...

But some aliens are different, such as the Krave Originator. A powerful Originator can use psychic power to control the humans in a world. To some extent, the mind-control psychic power of the Krave Originator is even more terrifying.

In this knowledge, the traveler also explained how to safely and thoroughly utilize the Tyranid Hive's fleet. Recycling its useful materials, achieving the goal of supporting the war through war! Even turning the loss of war into a profitable one! Only by doing so can we mobilize the enthusiasm of all humanity!

"Why didn't you tell me such a good idea?" Rus said to the traveler.

"If I told you, I'm afraid we wouldn't have any Kraken to dissect today," said the traveler.

"But it's not too late now. I feel that Kraken can be the flagship export product of Fenris!" Rus said complacently.

"Then you have to ensure the supply of military research first. Only then can you sell the rest." The archangel said jokingly.

"So, everyone, we have to consider the problem from a different angle. If we can mobilize the enthusiasm of ordinary people and let them get a share of the action of destroying the Tyranid fleet, think about the population of the Empire, the number of void fleets and factories, believe me, this wave of Zerg hives will be transformed into a booster for human civilization." The traveler said with a smile.

What's the driving force behind the progress of human civilization? Is it technology? Absolutely. Is it the diligent efforts of the upper echelons? That's also necessary. But the most fundamental force is human ambition or desire! The Traveler climbed up from the bottom, literally from the bottom. His original skills, predating humanity's use of stone tools, gave him the ability to acquire a handy stone tool and smash the heads of the wolves that threatened his tribe!

It's a very simple desire, but this idea, which seems ridiculous now, has promoted the progress of mankind. Even in the galactic age, it can be said that the tenacity, ambition and fighting spirit deeply rooted in human beings still make the entire human civilization full of vitality.

Let's put it this way: if civilians are given a chance to rise, a chance to advance, they will spare no effort, even their lives! The terrifying thing is that humanity's upper echelons deny opportunities for advancement to the lower classes. Even the most dangerous undertakings, if the rewards are clear, will be pursued with overwhelming force. Just look at the Mechanicus exploration fleets and Rogue Traders currently roaming the galactic fringes and the Eye of Terror. Therefore, what truly terrifies the Tyranid fleet isn't just the regular armed forces of the Imperium of Man, but the madness that erupts in humanity as a whole when it discovers the benefits of fighting the Tyranid fleet!

Aren't the Tyranids known as the Great Devourers? Aren't you going to devour every last bit of biomass on the planet? Then all human civilization needs to do is devour the Tyranid fleet. In the background, humanity's technology and production capacity won't explode. And the entire Empire is a mess, but this dimension is different. To put it more vividly, if necessary, the Empire can guarantee that every legionnaire never has to walk. In other words, every legionnaire can be equipped with an Iron Wolf mech as a base, then upgraded to a Giant Plus version!

Don't assume the Astra Militarum's equipment is inferior. If the Stormtroopers in the background are armed with heat lances and wear finely crafted carapace armor, then the elite Stormtroopers in this plane all wear power armor and use railguns. Their air force is even more powerful than in the background.

After all, in the background, the Marauder bomber, with a maximum takeoff weight of 40 tons, was already the ultimate aircraft available to the Imperial Guard. Fighters like the Lightning had a maximum takeoff weight of no more than 10 tons. Now, the Imperial Guard had its own air wing, and the larger air wing was equipped with Bear gunships or Dragon gunships. The new series of fighters also had a maximum takeoff weight of 30 tons.

As for the fleet, in the 40th-century setting, a single battleship was extremely valuable, but in this dimension, the 10-kilometer-long Retribution-class battleship is merely a "small, old battleship." In the Imperial Navy's revised battleship roster, first-class battleships are 15 to 18 kilometers long, second-class battleships are 15 to 12 kilometers long, and third-class battleships, or smaller battleships, are 10 to 12 kilometers long. The Retribution is considered an "old, small" model.

In addition to larger warships, warship production has also exploded. This can be seen in the types of warships available to Rogue Traders. In the background, a Rogue Trader owning a Moon-class ship is considered quite impressive. The Empire has shown mercy, and in this dimension, the Moon-class ship is roughly equivalent to a Liberty Ship. The strongest warship a Rogue Trader can possess is a "Third-Class Battleship."

And now, when the Empire needs to start using its war machine at full capacity, even the Traveler is not sure how high its explosive production capacity will be. The Traveler is confident that he can engage in a large-scale war of attrition with the Tyranids.

"Recycling the corpses of various Hive Fleets? That should be profitable," Curze said after a moment of careful consideration. "Not to mention the production, just the materials recovered would be a considerable fortune. However, we'd need to build specialized recycling ships to clean up the battlefield."

"Moreover, the Imperial Navy and the Legion's small fleets can cooperate with capable groups such as the Rogue Traders to pursue scattered Hive Fleets or destroy some small fleets." Perturabo said.

"This would be extremely dangerous," said Guilliman.

"Haha, what isn't dangerous in the galaxy? And we have prepared for it. The Tyranid fleet is said to cross the galaxy by compressing space through gravity wells. We have various gravity bombs that can interfere with the gravity wells, and then separate a small number of Zerg warships from the main force, and then we will attack these small boats." Perturabo said.

(To put it simply, the navigation of the Hive Fleet is that the narwhal warships scattered throughout the fleet distort the gravity field, and then carry the entire fleet to "shrink the earth into an inch." When the gravity field is destroyed, some warships will break away from it and be thrown out. Without the gravity field, the latter will not be able to catch up with the warships in front and will be left behind. This is the opportunity for the hunting fleet to strike. After all, in the background, some space dwarf fleets are also chasing the small Tyranid fleet to obtain materials.)

"In addition, if possible, we also need a large number of elite mortal troops to defend the planet and perform close combat missions such as boarding missions." said Ferrus.

"I didn't expect the Iron Hands Legion would need mortals now, huh?" Fulgrim teased. While Ferrus's Legion had a large number of mortal auxiliaries, they mostly performed logistics, fire support, and air combat missions, with the Legion typically leading the frontline engagements. This time, Ferrus had explicitly mandated a greater role for the mortal Legion.

"Haha, I will equip every mortal combatant who enters the front-line close combat with an individual combat mecha. This treatment is also unique, and my legion soldiers, all front-line personnel have several sets of armor or mechas that can be replaced. If you need it, I can rent it out." As soon as Ferrus opened his mouth, a rich aura came towards him!

During the Great Crusade, Ferrus's Legion was renowned for its exceptionally well-armored units. Despite its modest size, it possessed the largest armored formations of any Legion, rivaling even the vastly superior Iron Warriors. Even now, Ferrus's Legion remains exceptionally lavish. While other Legions typically equip each individual with a single set of Power Armor, with elite troops and officers receiving backup, Ferrus has begun deploying multiple sets of armor for frontline tactical units: stealth armor for stealth and heavy armor for assaults. If an enemy primarily consists of behemoths, they can deploy tens of thousands of Iron Wolf mechs to engage the enemy.

The mortal legions following Ferrus were also treated very well. In several battles against aliens, tens of thousands of mortal troops using the Astra Militarum version of the Iron Wolf mecha cooperated with the legion on the front line. To be honest, after using memory chips, knowledge infusion and neural interfaces, the level of some elite mortal pilots was no less than that of the legion soldiers.

After all, the flaws of the flesh are compensated by mechas, and reaction speed is compensated by AI. Plus, some people are truly gifted. With a large base of personnel, you can always find a bunch of talented individuals. And what does Ferrus's Legion do? Well, a considerable number of Iron Hands are working behind the scenes, fixing problems, and running businesses... After all, the Legion needs to grow, and how can it do so without money?

"In short, everyone should face up to the power hidden in the people. We must mobilize the people to participate in this war against Tyranids. There is only one principle, and that is fair trade. There must be rewards for your efforts. Let's mobilize everyone. Guilliman, your Ultramar sector will bear the brunt of the impact. You must pay special attention to it. Leave the matter to Malcador, and then you return to Ultramar." The Traveler then ordered.

Chapter 483: Tyrant in the Whirlpool

"What are you reading?" The Traveler's avatar, having just returned from a meeting, found the Emperor, still lingering in his own home, intently reading a "novel." Yes, a novel. Technically, it was a record of certain people and events from an alternate timeline, written by the Traveler for the gods' reference. The Emperor was currently reading a biography titled "The Chronicles of the Badab Tyrant."

"This kid is quite interesting." Seeing the traveler return, the Emperor closed the book and said with a smile. "What do you think of this guy's performance in the other timeline?"

"He has means, charm, and ambition, but at the same time, he always keeps his word within the Legion and among the allies. In this respect, he is better than many others. But he is arrogant and rampant, and sometimes his behavior is too extreme. It is not an exaggeration to call him a tyrant. He needs to be taught a lesson before he can shoulder heavy responsibilities." said the traveler.

The Huron tragedy stems from a variety of factors, and this time, both the Hurons and the Empire had issues. To be honest, the Empire was initially quite tolerant of the Hurons. When the Hurons, after failing to secure Imperial reinforcements to the Maelstrom, arbitrarily cut off shipping routes and mineral supplies, the Empire didn't say anything. Later, when the local Imperial governor and the Hurons clashed, the former was defeated, and the Empire's stance remained ambiguous. Later, when the Imperial fleet arrived, the two sides engaged in combat, though there was also some communication between them.

Later, Huron was negotiating with the Red Scorpions Chapter Master, but during the negotiation, the venue was attacked, and both the Red Scorpions Chapter Master and the Mantis Warriors Chapter Master were killed. Huron was the only one who survived, which was a confusing account. What really made Huron a target of public criticism was that he had taken in the Tiger Claws Chapter and had an oversized Space Marine Chapter, which was absolutely unacceptable.

Huron is ambitious. He wants to become the Lord of the Maelstrom and establish a legion. He has already formed a de facto independent faction and has even brought in other chapters. No one would agree to this. Although the Traveler is friendly to the legion, he still keeps a tight grip on the size of the chapter! If anyone dares to exceed his expansion limit, the Traveler will send his retainers to pay a visit. This is a non-negotiable matter.

After all, some things just can't be started. If one Chapter Leader requests expansion, and you agree, then will the other Chapters also ask for expansion? Agreeing to one would mean a break in the original Chapter system. And honestly, in the galactic landscape before Terra arrived, what problems within a single sector couldn't be solved by a single 7000-man First Order Chapter? Expansion is completely unnecessary.

Unless specifically requested by the Primarch and approved, no other Chapter expansion is permitted. On this plane, from the end of the Heresy until now, only the Lion King's request for the DA's Chapter expansion has been granted. And there's a reason for that. In theory, the DA doesn't need to split. The Lion King himself later split, a gesture of respect to the Cephalon. Since they've already split, what's wrong with asking for compensation, and perhaps a larger Chapter? Furthermore, the DA no longer directly recruits new recruits; new recruits are promoted from within Chapters, which can be considered compensation for the expansion of the Chapter.

Huron is also capable, and, how should I put it, he possesses a unique generosity and credibility. He always keeps his word, a quality that the Traveler admires. Huron's abilities are truly impressive, whether in farming, warfare, or anything else. Furthermore, the Traveler feels that Huron, after his background as a Chaos ally, has shown more respect than when he sided with the Empire, as exemplified by his later "return" of the Macragge's Glory.

Of course, let's not dwell on the past for now. In this dimension, Huron, through various twists and turns of fate, still served in the Maelstrom, still became Chapter Master of the Star Claws, and still worked hard to build up his forces... In this dimension, the Star Claws were also a top-tier, formidable regiment. However, so far, they hadn't reached the 7000-man limit. This was certain to the traveler, as the Emperor's valet, Mask, had previously made a special trip to Badab to confirm. Of course, this time, he went without prior notice.

Huron was ambitious, and he still brought in smaller factions like the Mantis Warriors and the Lamenters to form a loose alliance. Of course, Huron in this dimension was cautious enough, or perhaps the Empire's deterrent was strong enough, that he didn't draft a "Just Separation Proclamation" as he did in the background. If Huron dared to do so again, the Traveler wouldn't mind sending someone to teach him a lesson about the meaning of deference to Imperial authority...

(The content of this announcement was that Huron said that for the sake of security, he would separate the Great Vortex from other surrounding areas. He believed that the forces in these areas affected his own affairs. After the separation, he would still protect the safety of the Great Vortex. To put it bluntly, this was a secession. The Empire did not take immediate action at the time, which was very considerate.)

What is the tyrant of Badab doing now? On the one hand, he's steadily expanding his Legion. This is true; the Traveler allows it, and as a First Order Chapter, the Star Talons can continue to expand. On the other hand, Huron's actions are a bit more murky. First, he's supporting politicians on surrounding planets, offering them protection and assistance. Of course, on the surface, this is all legal; after all, Space Marines do work, both in the background and on this plane, acting as bodyguards for certain individuals.

However, he supported these politicians to gradually control some planets and gain benefits from them... To put it bluntly, what Huron did now was political donations and mercenaries, and the money he earned was used to buy more warships and more advanced equipment.