Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"Can I ask about the person behind you?" Huron asked.

"It's better not to know some things, because once some reputations are made known, there must be a result." Mozai said calmly.

"I understand." Huron said a little anxiously.

"This is an opportunity. Huron, don't let some people down. It's not that we haven't solved your problem." said Mozai.

"Hiss... Huh..." Huron breathed heavily. His worst fear had finally come true. He wasn't sure if he was being targeted by the Imperial Chamberlain, but the power behind them was definitely one he couldn't afford to offend. His secrets had been exposed, or rather, had been going on for decades. This kind of thing couldn't be hidden.

Huron should have been furious, after all, as all his previous ventures would be wasted. However, he also sensed the other party's sincerity, lacking the arrogance and arbitrary power of Terran bureaucrats. At least, Huron felt they were genuinely willing to help him resolve some of his problems. Huron didn't want to attack him. On the one hand, he feared he wouldn't be able to clean up the mess. As Demon Disaster had said, if you offer respect and you refuse it, some people will. On the other hand, Huron felt he was a genuinely good person.

"What about the Maelstrom region and the future Star Claw?" Huron asked.

"I'm just passing on a message. Don't make yourself out of place, especially when the Extreme Star Region faces a powerful foreign enemy. The Star Claw Regiment is the guardian of the Great Vortex, which is recognized by Terra, so you should know what to do." said Mozai.

"I feel like I come from a somewhat disadvantaged background," Huron said with a wry smile. "I believe I have some abilities. But unfortunately, I was born into Star Claw instead of the founding group. Otherwise, I'd probably be like Calgar, commanding tens of thousands of people. Now, I struggle to do anything I want. What a twist of fate."

After saying this, Huron let out a long sigh. In the end, he decided to give in. Although he didn't say it out loud, that's what he meant.

"And then follow the Primarch around for decades?" Malphite said with a smile. "I know Lysander. He's not as easygoing and decisive as you are."

"But after all, they have a platform to display their ambitions, unlike us, where everything is restricted and difficult. No matter what you want to do, there are all kinds of rules to constrain and restrict you!" Huron said rather unconvinced.

"What do you think the rules are?" asked Mozai.

"Rules are made by the strong to protect their own rights and interests. They are high and mighty and regard everyone else as ants," said Huron.

"Rules must be maintained through violence, but rules are not violence," Mozai said. "A good rule should be based on the fundamental interests of civilization."

"Am I not fighting for the safety of the Maelstrom? This place was conquered by the predecessors of the Star Claws with the lives of several generations. My previous captain died on the battlefield with the orcs. We just want stability and we just want to be respected. Do you know how disgusting some planetary governors are?" Huron complained.

"So, many of them have no chance to change. Their sins can only be atoneed by death. But you are different. You still have a chance."

"Also, Huron, look straight into your heart and tell me, what do you care about most? Is it the safety of the Maelstrom, your own hegemony, or the billions of lives in the hive city?" Mozai looked at Huron. At this moment, Huron felt that his heart was seen through by the other party. He saw himself in Mozai's eyes, a true tyrant of Barbuda, whose ambition, arrogance and desire were slowly devouring his soul.

"I just want a wider world. I am born different from others." Huron defended.

"You hate the arrogance of some Terran bureaucrats, but don't you feel the same way about others? What's the difference between you and them?" Mozai asked with a smile. "In a way, you just envy them. They have rights you don't."

"People should stand higher to see farther. In fact, in the eyes of the Supreme, all of us, including the Primarch, are mortals. And people like you and me are just bigger ants. Although it is very rude, it is the fact." Demon Disaster said with some emotion.

"But the Supremes achieved supremacy because their vision transcended themselves, encompassing civilization and the galaxy as a whole. With a broader perspective, one's understanding is elevated. Look at the rules established by the Supremes, and the Primarchs' actions to split up the Legions. Do you find them difficult to understand?"

"They created rules to bind themselves for the sake of human civilization. This is their greatness, the source of their strength. I've seen your methods many times before. How should I put it? It's a bit like the methods of gangs. Loyalty, interests, status, and money have built a seemingly powerful alliance. But it lacks a strong core of faith."

"The problem you are facing is that your approach has actually reached its limit. And what you advocate cannot help you break this limit. Some people do appreciate you, at least you have a good reputation. In fact, if possible, you can consider going out and taking a look, such as going to the Terran battlefield." said Mozai.

"Haha. Then the whirlpool is empty." Huron said carelessly. In fact, he didn't like to obey other people's orders. So he didn't want to leave his comfort zone.

"I'm just making a suggestion. In fact, with the arrival of the great enemy, the Maelstrom area will not be very peaceful. There are followers of Khorne lurking here. If you stay here, you will need to deal with them. If you go out, then leave this task to others." said Mozai.

"Are you doubting me?!" Huron said angrily. Although Huron was a little rebellious, he really had no intention of joining Chaos now.

"I don't doubt you. I'm just reminding you not to believe their lies, even if it's for your own benefit. As a human, while the path to ascension is difficult, it's still possible. But the evil gods are different. They've sealed your limits, and the so-called rewards require the exchange of souls."

With that, Mozai gently pointed at a distant potted plant. The herb rapidly grew, blossomed, bore fruit, and then withered. In just a few seconds, its lifespan was complete, Mozai's own inspiration accelerating the plant! This move truly astonished Huron. He knew of people who could warp time, but he had never imagined such a legendary being could appear before him! Huron had no doubt that such a being was no match for him.

The other party also showed enough goodwill. After all, such an awesome character still reasoned with him and solved problems for him and his legion. It was already a very kind thing to do to treat others as one would treat oneself.

"You seem to know a lot about the evil god?" Huron said.

"I know them better than you think," said the Scourge meaningfully. "I have traveled through the Warp, and my experiences are more ancient and mysterious than you can possibly know."

"But you are not the Emperor's attendant?" Huron asked tentatively.

"That's right, I'm not the Emperor's attendant. I don't like being on duty," Demon Disaster said half-seriously and half-jokingly. "Huron, this Tyranid invasion is an opportunity. A chance to realize your self-worth. You should go out and see what true faith is, and understand the difference between faith and greed."

"I will join the expedition in the future, but right now I have to take care of my territory," Huron said after a moment's thought. "Of course, I appreciate your kindness, and I will take care of certain things." Huron finally gave in.

"May you have a better tomorrow," Demon Disaster nodded. With this, the Huron affair came to an end. While Huron might have had some issues, his rebellious thoughts were completely extinguished. This was due to the Empire's sincerity, and also due to Huron's open-mindedness.

Chapter 487 TAU's affairs

"If nothing unexpected happens, this young civilization may become one of the main targets of the Hive Fleet's attack." The Emperor's gaze fell on the southeastern edge of the galaxy. Not far from Ultramar, a new race called the Tau was thriving. They were full of energy and ambition, and they wanted to expand their ideals throughout the galaxy. This civilization called itself the Tau.

"Well, almost. Under the manipulation of the evil god, the first wave of the Zerg fleet is composed of several fleets from the original plane. It is larger in scale, and they all rushed towards Ultramar together. The front of the Zerg fleet is too wide, and this time TAU will be affected more." The traveler nodded and said.

"If that's the case, my border areas will be more stable." Guilliman on the side breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, Guilliman was still very concerned about this new race. Its development momentum and unique social structure attracted the attention of the Primarch.

"Perhaps all their previous expansion achievements may be lost in this round." There was some gloating in the Emperor's words. Although the Emperor recognized that human civilization could sit on the throne of galactic overlord with fists, it could never rule the galaxy with fists alone. However, the Emperor's attitude towards the aliens in general was not very good, and he was even more wary of the potential and vigorous aliens.

"You don't have to be so nervous," the traveler said with a smile. "TAU's structure means they'll develop quickly in the early stages, but breaking through certain bottlenecks will be difficult."

"I actually have a question about how the Ether in TAU effectively control their race. The Ether class seems to have an absolute mental oppression on other clans. This oppression even exceeds the relationship between the Primarch and his descendants, and they are developing very fast. Is there any secret in this?" asked Guilliman.

To be honest, the origins of the Tau are somewhat mystical. Initially, the Mechanicum discovered the Tau homeworld long ago and studied the Tau people in their original state. They then made plans for the future, reporting back to the Imperium and Mars, and then dealing with the native species on the planet before migrating.

However, this Mechanicus exploration fleet encountered a Warp Storm on its way home, and no one escaped. Subsequently, the Tau sector was isolated by the Warp Storm for over 6000 years. Hmm, good. This is very Warp.

There are also stories about the various Tau clans. Four of them are native: the Fire Clan is more bellicose, the Earth Clan excels at technology, and the Water Clan is generally skilled in rhetoric, business, and management. The Air Clan is somewhat unusual in that they originally could fly, and their skeletons were hollow, making them well-adapted for flight and possessing a good sense of direction.

The most mysterious of all is the Ether Clan. They didn't appear before the public before Tau descended into a chaotic civil war. Instead, they emerged after the Tau had developed gunpowder weapons and were engaged in a life-and-death struggle. Using their spiritual charisma and eloquence, they persuaded the various clans to unite and work together for the Greater Good.

From their background, the Tau appear to represent the less dark side of the Warhammer universe. The Aether Clan is even more mysterious, the true rulers of Tau civilization. They are known for their miraculous abilities, such as instantly restoring the morale of demoralized Tau troops. For example, when encountering a Khorne Daemon, the Aether can quell the Fire Caste warriors' urge to engage in melee. Or, the death of an Aether on the battlefield can cause a morale collapse among the entire Tau army.

A closer look at the social structure and physiological aspects of the Tau is also quite interesting. For example, intermarriage is forbidden among Tau clans, and there is no record of intermarriage between the Ethereal and other clans. Secondly, the Ethereal lifespan is significantly longer than that of other clans. While other Tau clans typically live for 40 to 50 years, the Ethereal lifespan is generally considered similar to that of humans, with some exceptional individuals living even longer.

Surrounding these events, numerous questions arise about the nature of the Tau's Aether. For example, how does the Aether effectively control Tau society? Why do other Tau clans hold the Aether in such high esteem? Is it simply because of a Greater Good? What does it mean when, in the famous vision of the future seen by Commander Farsight, Tau are born chained by the neck and controlled by giants? (This setting actually exists.)

Now, in the eyes of the Emperor and the Traveler, many secrets are no longer secrets. First, it is certain that the small number of Ethereal Clan members have indeed undergone genetic modification. Their control over Tau society is indeed related to genetics, but it's not simply pheromones or other chemicals. Such methods are too low-level, and those behind them would not even bother to do so.

(The author attempts to offer a reasonable explanation for the Ether. First, it's important to note that the Ether's control isn't psionic, as the Tau aren't known for their psionic abilities, and even their warp projection isn't obvious. Second, this control isn't simply hormonal or info-chemical, as the Ether often exerts strong control over other clans even without direct contact. Third, the Ether forbids intermarriage with other clans, meaning this control might be passed down through genetics. There's some speculation that reproductive isolation may be involved, but this isn't certain.)

"Simply put, the Ether Clan's control over other clans should be a deep application of genetic engineering and biological engineering, but it avoids psionic energy and pheromones. Instead, it is accomplished in a form of resonance. To some extent, it can be understood as a kind of spiritual suppression of the original master over his offspring." said the traveler.

(Actually, similar situations have occurred among humans. For example, when Ferrus was killed, the entire Iron Hands on the battlefield felt it. This was a backlash caused by a genetic connection. Ferrus was different from the Archangels. The Archangels were powerful psychics, so when they died, the Archangel's own psychic impact brought Black Rage to their descendants. Ferrus was different. His death did not cause permanent mental trauma. Moreover, Ferrus did not display psychic powers. Therefore, the impact of his death on his descendants was a more complex mental resonance.)

(Another example of a so-called bloodline connection in Warhammer 40 is Fabius Bile. He created various new humans over the course of eons, the kind he simply created and then discarded. However, even so, these people still remembered their creator and provided Bile with faith. Even one Thousand Son said that these people had allowed Bile to form new projections in the Warp.)

"Is it the spiritual resonance between living things? This resonance may be the resonance of the biofield or bioelectricity, but sometimes, when the two parties are only connected through communication equipment and there is no biological termination between them, this connection will still be effective?" Guilliman asked.

Guilliman had considered this question, but some things seemed difficult to explain. For example, how could a Tau commander suffer a mental breakdown, and the Aether restore his confidence through the communication line?

"This should be a deep-seated psychological suggestion. For example, a team of Ultramarines are fighting Orks to the death, and they are about to collapse. Then you get in touch with the commander on the front line, who says that the success or failure of Ultramar depends on this battle. What do you think their morale will be like?" The traveler asked with a smile.

"And you have to understand, from the moment a Tau person is born, they're indoctrinated with the concept of the Aether. This has been reinforced and indoctrinated generation after generation, forming a subconscious mental imprint. Even if an Aether gives a member of another clan a reason to commit suicide, they won't refuse. Add to that the effects of the biofield and genes, and the control is subtle and stable. The race or entity that manipulates all of this is truly formidable."

"The etheric class has a limit to its control over genes or biological fields. When there are enough chaotic people, a single ether cannot solve the problem, so more ether is needed to resolve the chaos," said the traveler.

"As the actual rulers of this emerging civilization, do the Ethereal Class know about these past events?" asked Guilliman.

"They should be aware of their own uniqueness, but they don't know the reason behind it. It's even difficult for us to see the existence behind it." said the traveler.

"Are they related to the evil gods? Are there still some beings in this galaxy that can block even the perception of the Supreme Being? What is their purpose in intervening in this race?" asked Guilliman.

"It should have nothing to do with the evil god. As for whether there are similarly high-level beings in the galaxy, the answer is definitely yes. For example, there is a race that I call Space Shilan. Their history can even be traced back to the early days of the Eldar and the Age of the Ancients. They are also powerful and knowledgeable. To some extent, they are already semi-ascended civilizations. They hide behind the scenes and generally do not appear in our field of vision, but they are also far away from various threats." said the traveler.

(The setting of Space Slan or Space Lizardmen actually conflicts with the Old Ones. In the early days, there was a saying that Space Slan was the Old Ones, but later they were distinguished. However, it was later said that Space Slan was related to the Old Ones, but it did not say whether they were descendants or creations. This is a mess.)

"Then why do you say there is an upper limit to the existence of civilization?" asked Guilliman.

"They attempted to ascend through technology. They had their own ideals, but this race is fundamentally weak in psychic abilities. Simply relying on technology to surpass certain limits is impossible under the current circumstances. Even the Necrontyr, who were the technological ceiling back then, were weaker than the Old Saints and the Star Gods. They simply took advantage of the war between the Star Gods in the end to backstab their former masters."

"Think about Vashtor in the past. His power of forging was a dimensionality reduction attack on technological creations. In terms of technological level, the Golden Age of Humanity is unimaginable to the Tau people. This shortcoming is almost impossible to make up for from the perspective of their race's weak psychic power." said the traveler.

The Traveler has clearly demonstrated the relative merits of the two paths to godhood: technology and faith. The Traveler primarily relied on faith to achieve godhood, while the Lord of Radiance took the technological path. The Traveler has already achieved godhood, but what about the Lord of Radiance? Similarly, the demigod Va, who sought to achieve godhood through the power of forging concepts, remained only a demigod until his death. As for Vaal, his godhood wasn't simply due to his forging power; the key was his ability to gain the faith of the Eldar.

It is extremely difficult for the Tau to gain power beyond their specifications through technology alone. It is very difficult to survive in the galaxy without someone behind you.

(In the background, a Warp creature of the "Greater Good" was indeed worshipped. However, the problem is that this being is not a Tau god, but a being worshipped by the Tau's vassal races. After all, there are many psychic races and potential psychic races among the Tau's vassal races, and the Tau themselves are very resistant to this. Moreover, the most important thing is that the faith foundation of this being is not Tau, and the Tau do not believe in it, which is a bit troublesome.)

"The galaxy is truly filled with secrets. The more we learn, the more dangerous this world becomes," Guilliman lamented. "So, how do we deal with this civilization?"

"Treat it normally. I said it ten thousand years ago that we can become the overlord of the galaxy with our fists, but we cannot rule the galaxy with our fists. First, this new civilization must survive the waves of Zerg attacks." said the traveler.

If the Tau repeatedly expanded into the Empire in the background, then in this dimension, the Tau are at least much more obedient towards the Empire, after all, the Empire is far stronger than in the background. The entire Tau Empire is the kind that Guilliman could easily crush with a single hand. On this dimension, the Space Dwarves, or Artisans, still favor humans, after all, human rule is much more enlightened, and humans are indeed powerful.

As for people like the Kroot, humans also adhere to the principle of "if you don't offend me, I can do business with you." At least the Kroot mercenaries can indeed solve the Astra Militarum's close combat problems. And precisely because of this set of measures, the Tau have lost many allies.

The Tau's expansion is primarily directed towards the outer reaches of the galaxy, making it easier for them to encounter the Tyranids. The battle against the Great Devourer will be a long one.

As time goes by, the Zerg fleet is finally coming!

Chapter 488 Insect Swarm Attack

"A fleet like a shadow, covering such a vast starry sky, is unheard of." In a higher dimension, the Traveler and the Emperor overlooked the huge Zerg fleet. Even with the Emperor's knowledge, it was the first time he saw such a large-scale alien fleet.

This time, under the manipulation of the Warp's evil god, the Zerg swarm didn't arrive in separate fleets as they had initially in the background, but instead moved in a cluster. The first three fleets to arrive, genetically distinguished, were the Behemoth Fleet, which had previously inflicted heavy damage on the Ultramarines Legion in the background; the smaller Gorgon Fleet; and the Kraken Fleet, another large Hive Fleet in the background. The main forces of these three fleets advanced almost in unison, rampaging through the physical universe. The spiritual projection of the Great Devourer looming over the fleets instilled fear in all mortal psykers.

"These three fleets are not enough to break the blockade we've set up on Imperial territory outside the Ultramar sector. According to our plan, we will severely damage the Tyranid fleet, and then they will follow the path we have opened towards the Scourge Star Cluster and come into contact with Nurgle's legions, who seem willing to fight the Great Devourer." Although the scale of this Zerg swarm is far greater than ever before, the Traveler is not worried about the outcome. There will be some losses, but the overall situation is not in danger.

"If nothing unexpected happens, after we defeat these three fleets, the Great Devourer should be able to sense our presence. Unless He is willing to give up the galaxy, the Tiamat Fleet should accelerate the construction of biomass reserves and related biological facilities on a certain planet, which will serve as a container for the Great Devourer's consciousness to descend into the physical universe." The traveler looked at a world on the edge of the galaxy, where the Tiamat Fleet was transporting countless biomass to this planet and then constructing a huge biological facility covering several continents.

"What should we do if the Great Devourer descends faster than we expect and enters the real universe before we act, and He is unwilling to fight Nurgle according to our ideas?" asked the Emperor.

"Haha, that's such a pity. We have no choice but to defeat him." A cruel smile appeared on the corner of the Traveler's mouth. After all, under the current circumstances, the incarnation of the Chaos God cannot descend to the world. The Emperor who still has a physical body in the mortal world and the Traveler who can use the Webway to make the God descend are definitely the undisputed number one in the galaxy. Entering the realm of evil gods, it is hard to say whether these two are the strongest, but in the real universe, they will definitely not be afraid of an incarnation of the Great Devourer who has crossed the galaxy to come here.

"And don't underestimate the Great Devourer's intelligence or perhaps its war instincts," the Traveler said, looking at the Tyranid Hive Fleet, which had already split into squadrons. "Although most people see the Hive Fleet as a calamity threatening to destroy everything, the Great Devourer is fundamentally calculating the balance between loss and gain. He avoids the hard nuts and seeks out the soft persimmons, such as the Orks, the Tau, and even the Nurgle we have chosen for him."

The Tyranid fleet was reckless, but not foolish. Faced with a planet lacking sufficient biomass, the Tyranid fleet would deploy only a small fleet. After all, a large fleet would suffer a huge loss if its gains outweighed its losses. Furthermore, the Tyranids wouldn't act impulsively; when losses became too great, they would retreat. From the Tyranid fleet's perspective, both humans and orcs were prey, and if the prey was too strong, they would choose the weaker one.

"Alright, let's get ready. Since we're going to play a big game this time, we should be well prepared," the Emperor said. "I can already feel the call of war from human civilization."

"Me too." The Traveler took up his weapon, forged from the powers of war, forging, and blood—a spear gleaming with divine light. As human civilization prepared for the Tyranid invasion, both the Traveler and the Emperor felt the growing power of the War Power. As civilization entered a state of war, the Emperor and the Traveler's power would gradually rise to a peak. Then, they would execute their grand plan. Before the final battle, they would gather strength.

"Think about it, who is the Primarch who is suffering the most right now?" The Traveler suddenly said with a smile.

"That must be Guilliman," the Emperor said, laughing heartily. It wasn't because the Hive Fleet's main attack target this time was Ultramar, but because the mission assigned to Guilliman this time was rather special.

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"Hurry up and sit on it, Guilliman, this is your destiny." Magnus urged Guilliman as he looked at him lingering in front of the throne.

"Does it have to be me? As the Chancellor of the Empire and Lord of Ultramar, I should be fighting on the front lines instead of sitting on the throne of Macragge." Guilliman still thought he could struggle.

"Precisely because you are the Lord of Ultramar, you can mobilize the power of faith in this area, provide powerful psychic protection for the fleet, and guide the fleet into battle. This is a great job. Only you can do it, my brother." Ferrus also persuaded from the side.

To defeat the Tyranid fleet, one must be able to fight against the Great Devourer's dimensional shadow. This dimensional shadow can be called the full-band blocking of the Warhammer 40K version. When the Tyranid fleet approaches, the powerful dimensional shadow can block the information transmission of the astropath, make the psyker collapse, and weaken the power of the demon in the physical universe. In short, there are many things you can't think of, and the dimensional shadow can do it.

In order to conserve the Emperor and the Traveler's divine power, the Primarchs devised the idea of ​​having Guilliman, a Primarch who had transcended through the absorption of Faith, and some equipment to combat the Warp Shadow. In short, the goal was to create a psychic and Faith shield covering the entire war zone, negating the strategic advantage the Warp Shadow presented to the Tyranids.

"As you know, I have always been resistant to faith and gods. I have always considered myself a human being," said Guilliman.

"No one said you are not a human being. Hurry up, we are very busy." Dorn couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

"Guilliman, our scions are about to come into contact with the Tyranid fleet. We cannot delay," said Jonson.

"Well, all this is for victory in the war." With that, Guilliman sat on the throne prepared for him by the Supreme Beings. The moment he sat on the throne, Guilliman felt his consciousness suddenly rise. In an instant, he felt as if he could overlook the entirety of Ultramar and the surrounding areas from a higher dimension, the Tau homeworld, the Scourge Star Cluster, and in the distance, the Tyranid swarm fleets that were constantly pouring in.

At that moment, Macragge, the Ultramarines' homeworld, shone with a dazzling light. Of course, ordinary humans couldn't see it, but within the Warp, Ultramar shone like a blazing sun, completely purging all nearby demons and monsters. Driven by the power of countless faiths, Ultramar's brightness briefly surpassed that of several Lesser Astronomicans (over the course of ten thousand years, the Traveler had constructed numerous Lesser Astronomicans).

"This, truly, is a catastrophe!" Guilliman beheld the countless biological warships, like a tidal wave, and sensed the dimensional shadow hovering above the Tyranid fleet. He sensed its tangible malevolence. The Great Devourer's projection, attached to the Zerg fleet, also detected Guilliman's presence. Their minds collided in the void. Vast swathes of faith were drained away. A series of psychic battles unleashed a frenzy within the Warp, altering even the very currents of the Warp. The Great Devourer's dark green psychic energy and Guilliman's golden psychic energy burned and collided in the void.

"Focus, Guilliman, you're fighting too!" The Emperor's voice echoed in Guilliman's ears, reassuring him. Even before the two fleets met, the forces of the higher dimensions had already clashed. The will of the Great Devourer attempted to overwhelm Guilliman, but the faith of humanity fueled his power. The initial battle lasted for days. Unable to gain an advantage, the Great Devourer's projection retreated, fiercely protecting its fleet. Guilliman did the same. The high-dimensional clash was inconclusive. Now it was up to his fleets.

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Over the following months, various branches of Hive Fleet Tyranids clashed with Imperial Guard Fleets on numerous occasions. The battles were marked by both victories and defeats, with the first clash between the two galactic powers being bloody, with D-Day marking the ascension of Guilliman to the throne. The records of the engagements between the fleets quickly filled the datapads of the Primarchs.

On D+5, the Red Scorpions and the combined Space Sharks fleet on guard in Sector 15 encountered a branch of the Gorgon Swarm fleet. A fierce firefight ensued, lasting three Terran days. After the engagement, both fleets withdrew, resulting in a draw. The Space Sharks left behind some reconnaissance units to continue monitoring the area.

On D+17, Lord Speyer, the Admiral of the Gothic Sector, led his fleet to encounter a Behemoth branch fleet in the Sunset Galaxy. The Admiral successfully prevented the other side from invading the human world in the galaxy.

On D+39, the Dark Angels fleet commanded by Azrael and the Space Wolves fleet commanded by Logan seemed to have discovered a large-scale branch of the Kraken fleet at the same time. Azrael asked Logan to change his target, but this move was rejected by Logan, who believed that his trip should not be in vain.

The two Imperial Legions then launched a hunting competition. Within two days, under the siege of 2 Space Marines and over a thousand capital ships, the branch of Hive Fleet Kraken was completely destroyed. Afterwards, the two Imperial Legion fleets began to rush to their next targets.

On D+75, the combined fleet of the Minotaurs and Maleficent Warriors encountered another branch of the Kraken Fleet. Seven days into the battle, the Imperial Fleet suffered heavy losses. The Minotaurs, a First Order Chapter, lost nearly 7% of their ships and over 4% of their Space Marines. The Maleficent Warriors, a Third Order Chapter, lost their flagship and half their Captains.

On D+150, the Holy Sword battle group commanded by Sun Marshal Macharius entered the battlefield. They came into contact with the main force of the suspected Gorgon swarm. After 10 days of fighting and probing, the hive fleet withdrew, and the battle group of Sun Marshal Macharius began to resupply on the spot.

On D+175, the joint fleet of Alpha and Raven Guard has discovered a galaxy suspected to be inhabited by the Tiamat swarm and is gradually approaching the target.

On D+200, Primarch Ferrus, who was in charge of monitoring the Scourge Cluster, sent a message indicating that unusual activity was occurring. Several Plague Fleets and World Eaters fleets appeared, but were repelled.

On D+210, the Night Lords Fleet, which was responsible for monitoring the surrounding Orc Empire, discovered a Hive Fleet appearing on the edge of the Orc Empire and is currently under further surveillance.

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"Russ, your offspring are just like you, always causing me trouble." Zhuang Sen put down the data tablet and said with a very dissatisfied expression.

"We also need to collect data, it's just a competition." Russ chuckled. "After the war, we found another hive fleet for your descendants, so it won't affect your mission."