Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"We can meet most of the scholar's requirements, but we still need to remain vigilant." Ether Andu said to his subordinates before leaving.

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"This traitor is pretty good. I finally completed my mission. Now, I have to clean up the unnecessary traces." While Mask and the Professor were working hard to infiltrate, Alpharius was not idle either. He and his men had already made arrangements. The traces of their sneaking in must be properly eliminated, and the traitors of the Empire must be severely punished. Alpharius was accustomed to killing people with borrowed knives, and this time was no exception.

The Hydras on the periphery are ready. They will lead the tendrils of a Zerg fleet here. The Imperial traitors will be eliminated, and all traces of their existence will disappear in the bloody mouth of the Devourer's minions. Alpharius and his legion officers and soldiers will be temporarily taken in by the Tau as "refugees", and some of the weapons and equipment obtained by the Tau in this transaction will become weapons in their hands when necessary!

After all, some things are beyond the Tau's current technological capabilities. In this dimension, the Space Dwarves haven't broken away from the Empire, and the Empire's technological level is far superior to that of the background. There's also technology from the Eldar and the Necrontyr. All of this puts some Imperial technology beyond the Tau's current capabilities. So, whether the Tau like it or not, they need these humans to help them maintain their equipment, which provides convenience for the Hydra.

"It's almost time, we should go, sir." A Hydra captain said in the shadows.

"I understand. Let's go, hide, and complete our mission and mission." Alpharius and his Hydras looked like ordinary humans, about 1 meters tall. They had already hidden in the survivable warships they had prepared, waiting for the Tyranid fleet to clear their tracks.

Everything happened just as Alpharius had described in his plan. Twenty-seven hours later, the Tyranid fleet launched a surprise attack from the shadows. Their attack was so fierce and deadly that the leading hive mothership quickly built a psychic network that could suppress long-distance communications.

(The Tyranids also have a suppressive effect on the Tau's long-distance communications. If memory serves me correctly, during the Battle of Kamais, a small-scale Zerg fleet successfully cut off the Tau planet from contact with the outside world.)

Afterwards, led by 6 hive motherships, more than 20 cruiser-level warships and above appeared in front of the Tau people, and a war broke out!

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"It's an Omega mutation! Damn it, charge forward and kill them with all kinds of weapons at close range!" Ahriman said anxiously as he looked at the hive mothership that appeared on the projector.

"What is Omega mutation?" asked Ether Andu.

"It's a specialized variant of the Zerg battleship that enhances its long-range attack capability. See the large biological plasma cannons on the head and back of the Zerg? These cannons have a very long range, comparable to the long guns on the Imperial battlecruisers!" Ahriman's kind reminder silenced the Tau.

"Sir Brunol, you should trust our fleet's capabilities at long range." Ether Andu tried to comfort Ahriman, but soon, the Zerg fleet's slap in the face came so quickly! The massive cannons fired dense fire that accurately hit the Tau warships outside the effective range of most of the Tau fleet's warships.

The two Hero starships bore the brunt of the attack. Powerful acid and plasma shells slammed into the Tau warships' deflected positions. The violent explosions and concussions instantly pushed their shield generators to the brink of overload. Then, a salvo from another Zerg mothership overloaded the shields, and a barrage of shells rained down on the bat-like hulls. Then, in just five minutes, one of the Hero starships was reduced to a cloud of shattered debris.

"...If possible, I suggest retreat." Ahriman was genuinely shocked. He didn't want his mission to be ruined by the Tau's arrogance. He began earnestly persuading the Tau to leave, even resorting to using his psychic powers to warp their minds.

Fortunately, they still felt the pain of being hit by a shell. Faced with the Zerg fleet that destroyed a cruiser in seconds at first sight, the Tau rationally chose to retreat. Because of the Alpharius beacon, the Zerg fleet was more inclined to attack the fleet of the Imperial traitors. However, even so, a Guardian-class battleship and at least 6 cruisers were destroyed.

This battle also marked the beginning of a series of world wars between the Zerg and the Tau over their home worlds. This battle was also a shock to the Tau, because according to Ahriman's description, this Zerg fleet was just an insignificant tendril in the vast Zerg fleet, the kind that could be easily swept away in the battle with the Human Empire.

As for the Tau fleet before them, while equally small, it already contained the finest warships the Tau could muster. As the Imperial traitor, now devoured by the Zerg, had said, if the Imperial Navy had fourth-class battleships, this ship could still be called a battleship, but the problem was, the Empire didn't have any.

Chapter 519: Titanium's Weight

"So, when the numbers of both sides are roughly equal, even our most elite fleet can be easily overwhelmed by the Zerg fleet?" After listening to Ether Andu's report, Vision fell into deep thought.

"Yes, although our Guardian-class battleships have reduced the number of aircraft and torpedoes they carry because they need to free up most of the space for transporting cargo, even if we carry all of these weapons, we may not be able to deal with this Zerg fleet on fair terms, because in this battle, the Zerg's main target is the Imperial Fleet." Andu said.

"What do you think of the Brunol sage and what he said?" asked Farsight.

"I believe he is a knowledgeable, capable, and noble man. If hatred hadn't blinded him, I think he would never have cooperated with us. Compared to those profit-driven businessmen, I respect him more. His experience and knowledge are indeed very useful in fighting our enemies."

Aether Andu also looked down on those who betrayed the interests of civilization, and his cheerful conversation with the wandering trader Brand was just a passing fancy. However, he respected Ahriman's vest, Brunol.

"Based on my personal observation and understanding, I believe that no one in our empire knows the Tyranid Swarm better than him, and no one knows the Imperial Fleet better than him. Because according to our intelligence, he once followed the Imperial Legion, the Navy, and even the Rogue Traders to hunt the Swarm." Andu said.

"So, you think I should meet with him in person and discuss some of the things we are interested in? Whether it's the Tyranids or humans?" asked Farsight.

"I think it's necessary," Andu said.

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"If the fleet under my feet represents the highest technological level of the Tau, then I believe that in this war, even without the evil god behind the scenes, the Tau will still be unable to stop the attack of the Tyranid swarm. To prevent the spread of pollution, if they are unwilling to accept the Empire's conditions, I believe decisive measures must be taken when necessary." Ahriman communicated with the Mask and Alpharius through a special divine communication method.

"Tell me what you think of the T'au Fleet," Alpharius said. Honestly, while the T'au Fleet wasn't large this time, Ahriman and the others had truly seen its full potential, as the T'au Fleet only had a few types of warships.

"If I had to point out the T'au fleet's strengths, it's probably its cargo capacity. Their Guardian-class warships, in particular, are incredibly capable. I'm sure Rogue Traders would appreciate such large cargo vessels," Ahriman said after a moment's thought. He then began to explain his perspective on the T'au fleet to Alpharius.

"Take the Tau's most advanced Guardian-class battleship as an example. This ship has two greatest advantages. The first is that it can unleash nearly its full firepower in head-on engagements. The second is that it can carry a large number of carrier-based aircraft and torpedoes. This gives it extremely powerful firepower in medium-range attacks. I believe that in medium-range engagements alone, this ship's firepower is equivalent to that of an Imperial third-class battleship."

"And its problem is also very obvious. That is, as a battleship, it only has medium-range firepower, not long-range firepower. The range of its weapons is still too short for a standard battleship. Moreover, the hull of this battleship is too fragile. I think its anti-strike capability is at most at the same level as the Empire's large cruisers." Ahriman said.

Does Ahriman make sense? Actually, it does. Does the Guardian-class starship have a lot of firepower? Actually, it does. It has two 2-gun battery arrays on the front, two plasma battery arrays (with lances), six aircraft launchers, and an 6-firepower tracking torpedo launcher. Furthermore, a Guardian battleship can also carry three Warden-class gunboats.

This firepower is indeed stronger than the standard Imperial battleship Nemesis class in the background. After all, the Nemesis class has a 12-gun battery on the side and three lance batteries. The front is equipped with a 3-power torpedo launcher. (The above data is based on the Gothic Fleet rules.)

However, there's a practical problem: the Guardian's combined guns and lances have a range of only 45, while the Retribution's full range is 60. This means that under normal circumstances, the Retribution has a range advantage in artillery engagements. Of course, in the background, with six squadrons of aircraft and tracking torpedoes, the Guardian's range disadvantage isn't actually that significant.

(In the Gothic Fleet, TAU bomber rules are stronger, and TAU torpedoes can turn and adjust speed, which is also quite powerful. However, there is a problem. After the torpedo is fired, you have to roll every round. If you can't pass it, the torpedo will be counted as a malfunction. If I remember correctly, the torpedoes of the Mechanicus and Imperial Fleets can also be tracked, but it costs extra...)

So, purely in terms of firepower, the Guardian is more powerful than a standard Imperial battleship like the Retribution. This isn't because it fires hard, but because it has so much room and can hold so much.

Although it has strong firepower and is on par with the Nemesis in speed, its biggest problem is that its hull is too fragile. The Guardian has 10 structural points, while the Nemesis has 12. It has 3 shields, while the Nemesis has 4. The Nemesis also has higher frontal armor than the Guardian.

In a head-on engagement, with favorable winds, the Guardian is quite formidable, as its firepower is concentrated frontally. However, in a flank engagement, its firepower plummets, with only six cannons and one lance on the flank, leaving it to rely on aircraft and torpedoes for the remainder. The Retribution, on the other hand, is best utilized by charging into enemy territory, as its 6 cannons on either side can fire simultaneously. It's not that the Imperial battleship can't be equipped, but its design is rather pathetic.

（帝皇级战列舰侧面火力是6+5+5一共3个炮阵，外加8队飞机。只是速度有些慢，奥伯龙级战列舰的侧面火力是6+5+5也是3个炮阵外加2个光矛和4队飞机。当然，这两款战舰的速度慢了一些。）

So, in summary, if it were a background plane, the Guardian-class would be a formidable foe for Imperial warships. However, the Empire has already evolved through numerous iterations, while the Tau are still the same old version. Compared to the Imperial fleet, which even the Queen of Glory could devolve into a First Class Chapter, the Tau are clearly outclassed. (For a typical example of a battle between Guardians and Imperial warships, see the Battle of Taros in the Imperial Armor series.)

(Actually, if the Empire had actually come up with something in the background, it would have been absolutely stunning. For example, in the background battle between Dora Kaur and the Silent King, the super gene virus dissolved even the ribs. Once the Dark Orb appeared, the Cerberus constructs blessed by the C'tan fragments were completely destroyed, and even a third of the planet's mass was annihilated. As for the Tomb Ships that were so impressive in the previous version, they were instantly killed by the Mechanicus's advanced technology. Moreover, they were killed instantly twice by different technological creations: once three ships were destroyed, and another time one and two were seriously damaged. If we are just talking about the background, I can only say that when TAU sees the Empire and the Mechanicus fighting seriously, it is like watching a science fiction movie.)

(Even if you don't watch movies like this where you're fighting with the gods, just watch the Battle of Barbuda in Imperial Armor. During the Empire's final siege of Huron, the Mechanicus directly released stellar fragments, wiping out all the galaxy defense systems. Don't even mention that the Empire can't build it anymore. Haven't you seen that the Custodians are now helping the Riots build mountain formations? The Tau's limit is visible to you, while the Empire's limit is probably unimaginable. As for why these things can't be seen in the series of battles in the Damocles Gulf? Well, I can only say that the sales god blessed me.)

"It seems Perturabo's plan is unnecessary. Even if we intervene, this wave of Zerg fleets is enough to bring the Tau to the brink of destruction," Alpharius said after listening to Ahriman's analysis. In reality, the Imperial conventional forces had a difficult time defeating the Zerg fleet. The ultimate victory was due to the presence of the super-sized War Orb. The Imperial regular fleet could easily deploy multiple Glorious Queens, yet it was still a struggle, let alone the Tau fleet, which the Primarch considered little more than "fishing boats."

If the background teasing about the Tau fishermen is somewhat amusing, then calling the Tau fishermen in this dimension is a gross overestimation of them, as a significant portion of the Night Lords' fleet is also "fishermen," fishermen specializing in capturing Tyranid warships. However, to the Night Lords, the Tyranid fleet at this point is a formidable prey, while to the Tau, it's a group of sea monsters lurking in the depths!

(Can a Zerg fleet in the background destroy the Tau? This, the author will not comment on. In fact, look at how one branch of the Leviathan Fleet almost wiped out 3 Blood Angels, their Successor Chapters, and the Imperial Fleet, and how another branch directly wiped out the Ork warlord who controlled the Octares sector. You will understand.)

"That's right. If the space fleet can't hold on, then no matter how well you fight on the ground, it will be useless. At least that's the case for the Tau people," said Ahriman.

The Tyranids are unique, even incredibly powerful. While other civilizations require factories and time to build a massive army, the Tyranids only need biomass. From an unprotected planet, a Tyranid fleet can remove all the biomass in a matter of days, transforming it into an incredible biological fleet in a fraction of the time. Consequently, the Tyranids don't need to worry about combat losses, as they can easily recover.

Faced with this relentless enemy, the Empire in the background ultimately resorted to a "fortified defenses and cleared land" strategy. This wasn't something the Tau's size and tactics could handle. Simply put, your ammunition was depleting every second, while my Zerg swarm was endless...

Are there any instances where combat losses are so severe that even the Zerg can't handle them? Yes, there are. One example is the Orks at the start of the Battle of Octares, where they outnumbered the Zerg... Another example is the Leviathan Squadron that arrived on Lucius Forge World, leading to a months-long battle. Eventually, the Zerg were surprised to discover that Lucius Forge World's recycling efficiency was superior to the Zerg's! The losses were completely lost! Finally, feeling the gains weren't worth the losses, the Zerg fled.

"This Zerg fleet may swell as it devours the Tau worlds. Even the fleets of the younger legions may not be enough. We must be prepared," said the Masked Man.

"Don't worry, we always have weapons to wipe out each other. My main concern now is when I can finally meet my betrayed brother." Alpharius didn't seem nervous about this. "Ahriman, you are closest to the Tau leadership. Find a way to influence them and help the Tau hold out longer. The Tau are our bait for the traitors. It would be disastrous if the bait were gone."

"This is a very troublesome task. I feel that Mask is more suitable than me in terms of acting according to the situation." Obviously, Ahriman was not very satisfied with this task.

"It's your choice. You said you want to join this game as a professor." Mask said with a smile.

"Hehe..." Ahriman snorted coldly.

"Hmm?! Something interesting is coming. I smell a familiar scent. Let's talk when we have time. I'm going to log off first." Ahriman cut off the communication between them without saying a word. He felt that something with the breath of a Khorne demon was approaching him. Maybe in a few minutes, this thing would board the battleship.

"Hey, what did you find? Don't hang up! Tell me!" Masked was making a futile "phone call." He was sure that anything that could interest Ahriman was definitely something special.

"Damn it! How come this guy is always so lucky?" Alpharius said in annoyance. Then, Ahriman saw something that piqued his interest. A tall, red battlesuit, surrounded by a group of Fire Caste Shasuwu, arrived before Ahriman. The power weapon this person was carrying caught Ahriman's attention.

"It's the aura of Khorne. Yes, it's Khorne! A Tau man actually got his hands on a weapon blessed by Khorne. How interesting," Ahriman sneered inwardly. At this moment, Farsight jumped out of his battlesuit as the hatch opened, and stood before Ahriman.

"Welcome, scholar of the fight against the Tyranids. Your advice allowed our fleet to escape the attack of the Tyranid swarm. Although we belong to different races and civilizations, we are united in dealing with the Tyranids and can trust each other." Vision said.

"This guy is interesting. Although he wields a weapon blessed by Khorne, he doesn't seem to be under Khorne's control." Ahriman looked at the alien commander with sudden interest. It's not that demonic weapons are unusable, nor are they necessarily contaminated. However, those who can withstand contamination are either determined or exceptionally gifted, even if only temporarily.

Chapter 520 Ahriman and Farsight

"First, take a look at the information I brought. This is the information accumulated by humans against the Tyranid fleet. Facing these incomprehensible beasts, we paid a heavy price. In order to stop the vicious growth of their numbers, we even had to destroy some of the planets we live on at times to prevent them from becoming food for the Tyranids." After a brief greeting, Ahriman provided some information to Vision.

Ahriman didn't attempt to use his psychic powers to interfere with or control the other man. After all, he found this man somewhat interesting. He held a weapon blessed by Khorne, yet it remained untainted. He might even have Khorne's gaze upon him. Ahriman wasn't sure if a rash move would expose him. The Empire needed to uncover the mastermind. He had originally believed it was Tzeentch, but now it seemed Khorne had a hand in the operation. This was becoming more interesting.

"Thank you for the information you provided." Farsight then looked through the information with his subordinates. It must be said that some of the contents looked shocking to them, especially when they saw a huge Queen of Glory-class battleship. This super battleship, which was five times longer than an ordinary cruiser, was destroyed by the attack of the Zerg Ancient Ship. Farsight felt terrible.

"It's hard for me to understand how you defeated such an enemy." Farsight temporarily put down the information in his hand and looked at Ahriman.

In this dimension, the Tau continue to infiltrate the human empire, but the effectiveness is far less pronounced than in the background. After all, living standards are high, and as long as life is decent, why would ordinary people be willing to join the aliens? Furthermore, some things are so advanced that they are essentially inaccessible to ordinary humans. For example, things like war orbs are rarely seen, even by Legionnaires. Even on the battlefield, war orbs are completely undetectable by ordinary detection equipment or visual inspection.

In fact, when the War Body first went into battle, most of the participants had no idea what had so easily wiped out the Zerg fleet with a single click. Therefore, due to the influence of various incomplete information, Farsight knew that the Human Empire was terrifying, but what he knew was only a small part of the Empire's glimpse. He could understand the existence of the Queen of Glory, but the War Body was beyond his comprehension.

"I don't know, maybe it's the blessing of the gods of order." Ahriman said.

"Are you blessed by the gods? Have you ever seen the gods you worship?" Yuanjian asked curiously.

"No, but they have always provided us with shelter. They bless every loyal human being. They fight against the evil from the physical universe and the warp. And I have failed them." Ahriman smiled bitterly, and the performance was very lifelike.

"Hmm?! Evil in the Warp?" Farsight thought, remembering the weapon in his hand and the terrifying existence he had once encountered on a certain planet. His expression did not escape Ahriman's gaze. The latter was certain that this fellow had fought against the Daemons of Khorne, and this weapon must be a trophy.

"Haha, maybe if we keep our eyes on this guy, we can pull out a few Khorne Daemons," Ahriman said happily. However, Farsight didn't seem to dwell on the demon issue for too long, and instead returned to the battle against the Tyranid fleet.

Ahriman selectively provided a lot of information, some of which were very valuable, such as the battle between Calgar and three First Order Regiments and a powerful Tyranid Tendril. The Empire dispatched six Queen of Glory-class battleships and more than 3 various main battleships. The battle was fierce. While one Queen of Glory was destroyed and two were severely damaged, the Empire killed two Ancient Ships and more than 6 various Tyranid warships. Of course, most of them were small boats.

"The Imperial fleets mentioned in this record alone are beyond our current capabilities." Farsight fell silent. It wasn't that the Tau couldn't produce 300 battleships of various types, but rather the disparity in quality between the two. The Imperial fleet's strength capped at the Glorious Queen, capable of destroying an Imperial battleship in a single salvo, while the Tau fleet's most powerful warships were equivalent to a human cruiser on this plane...

(For context, how large is a Tau fleet? Besides those vague descriptions of hundreds or even thousands, there are specific figures, such as the fleet Shadowsun once commanded, which had 5 Guardian-class battleships, 12 Protector cruisers, 2 Ambassador-class light cruisers, 8 Kroot spherical battleships, and 2 Nikasa clippers.)

"You have participated in many space battles. If we want to kill the Zerg fleet as much as possible from a relatively far distance, do you have any good suggestions?" asked Vision.

"If your fleet is the same warships I have seen before, I can only say that the situation is very bad, because I have found a very serious flaw in your fleet, which is the lack of real long-range attack weapons." Ahriman said.

"Your Excellency's words are illogical. Our large warships have no disadvantage in range compared to conventional human warships." A Fire Clan servant said dissatisfiedly.

"We have Nova Cannons, lots of them. For example, the fleet we saw earlier had over 240 Heavy Nova Cannons (some ships could have multiple). We also have a large number of deck-mounted Long Guns. At a range more than twice that of an ordinary battleship's lance, we can easily destroy around 150 small and medium-sized Tyranid warships in a single salvo. Even the Ancient Ships in the Tyranid swarm wouldn't dare to show their heads unless our formation was broken. The concentrated firepower of the Imperial Navy's Nova Cannons and deck-mounted Long Guns is beyond your imagination."

"And our warships can withstand a considerable degree of damage. Even if a boarding battle occurs, the legionnaires are enough to drive away most of the Zerg. These two points are almost irreparable for you." Ahriman said.

Compared to the Empire, the Tau warships, not to mention the unattainable Glorious Queen, are actually roughly Grand Cruiser-level if you only count their structural points, while the Guardian Cruiser only has 6 structural points, which means its hull strength is only at Light Cruiser-level. Its resistance to attacks is significantly weaker.

Is the Imperial Navy strong? Well, generally speaking, while individual ships might not be exceptionally powerful, when the Human fleet gathers together, it's practically invulnerable. For the Imperium's enemies, 60-range lances and artillery might be considered long-range firepower, but the Imperium's core long-range firepower is its Nova Cannon. The reason the Imperial Navy sometimes suffers setbacks in the background is either because the enemy is too strong, or because the Humans themselves are too dispersed. For close-range artillery engagements, they have the Space Marine Battle Barges, which are both powerful and formidable. For aircraft carriers, there was once a Nemesis that unleashed 12 squadrons of aircraft. For long-range lances and artillery, there are Mechanicus warships and specialized long-range gunboats. As long as they can gather together, they have almost no weaknesses.

"What we just talked about were all tactical issues. Strategically, the Tyranids are more terrifying. The dimensional shadow covering the fleet can effectively cut off psychic communication and turn the attacked planet into an isolated island. The Tyranid fleet itself devours planets at an extremely fast speed. It may take only a few days to strip away a planet's ecosystem and turn it into a terrifying fleet. So look at my records. In some cases, you may need to destroy the planets that the Tyranid fleet passes along the way in order to effectively weaken the other side. This is very important." Ahriman continued.

"Destroy the planet? That would render our battle meaningless. Isn't the purpose of our struggle to protect our planet and its people?" Commander Hua Ji said angrily. "I would rather see my legion annihilated than attack our world."

"Then your hesitation and your corpse will breed more Zerg fleets, and then devour more worlds. In the face of such a huge threat, we should have the courage to cut off our own arms," ​​said Ahriman.

"Okay, we do need to relocate some people to safer areas. We also need to prepare in advance for some planets that are too isolated. The Tu clan has equipment that can reshape the ecosystem. Even if we destroy the ecosystem of this planet, it is not impossible to reshape it." Vision interrupted the argument between the two people.

"We already have some understanding of the Tyranid Swarm Fleet. Therefore, we cannot hide in bunkers and fortresses waiting for the arrival of this slow-moving but deadly fleet. We must take the initiative to attack, especially in space battles. I plan to concentrate the fleet to ambush one of the Swarm Tendrils. Can you come with me?" asked Farsight.

The Tau had also learned something about the Zerg through various channels. Their terrifying rate of devouring and regeneration truly put this young civilization under immense pressure. Farsight now confirmed that if the Tau fleet couldn't effectively weaken the enemy before their arrival, then their ground kills might not be as fast as their growth. Therefore, Farsight decided to take the initiative.

"Which Zerg tendril are you planning to attack?" Ahriman asked, having already given him data on the Zerg fleets known to have entered Tau territory.

"I heard that there is a ship called the Ancient Ship in the tendrils of this Zerg swarm called the Ghouls. It is the core of the Zerg and the command center. I think if it can be destroyed, the Zerg fleet will fall into chaos. And now, my reconnaissance fleet has discovered their whereabouts, and the attack fleet has been assembled and can take action at any time." Vision said, pointing to a Zerg fleet on the data board.

The Tau people also verified the information provided by Ahriman, and after repeated comparisons, Farsight was ready to give himself a big job.

"This isn't a good plan, Commander. When facing an Ancient Ship, the Imperial Navy typically deploys two Glorious Queen-class battleships. The Ancient Ship is too large, and because it's essentially a superior psychic creature, its strange and powerful psychic energy will have an unimaginable impact on the battlefield. Furthermore, I only have a general understanding of this Ancient Ship and have no idea of ​​its psychic abilities."

"This is a very dangerous move. An Ancient Ship could take out a second-rate battleship with just a single psychic charge." Ahriman was completely shocked. After all, even with the Human fleet's superiority in both numbers and quality, core warships like the Glorious Queen were often destroyed or severely damaged. The TAU didn't even have standard battleships. Ahriman thought he'd made his point clear. Why were they so bold? It didn't make sense.

"We have fought against many large and powerful aliens. Their numbers far exceed ours. In order to deal with these enemies, we have also developed a set of effective methods. We are used to collecting intelligence, making careful plans, and then finding the right opportunity. When the opponent is relaxed, we will do our best to launch a decapitation attack. Once successful, the next battle will be easy. We call it Moncart." Vision said.

"Isn't this a decapitation attack? Why are you making it so vague?" Ahriman frowned slightly.

"Okay, for the sake of our common enemy, we will take action, but I want to know, how many warships are you prepared to concentrate to destroy such a swarm tendril?" asked Ahriman.

"No less than 200 battleships." Farsight gave a number.

"So how many fleets will be responsible for the support?" asked Ahriman.

"This is the entire attack fleet at present. Our fleet is gathering towards Dalmos Bay, while other fleets need to perform surveillance, reconnaissance and transportation tasks." Vision said.

"If we remember correctly, Andu Ether once said that the Tau Empire had already begun to concentrate its fleet five months ago?" Ahriman was shocked. For the Empire, if necessary, the Imperial Fleet could move half a star region from one end of the galaxy to the other in just three months! How big was the Tau Empire? Were their ships floating across the Warp?

"I've heard some say the Tau's warp travel is a waste of time. Now it seems to be true." Ahriman was even more pessimistic about his mission. "How about telling the higher-ups to have the Legion burn their way through and be done with it?" This thought suddenly occurred to Ahriman. However, thinking of the potential Chaos influence on the other side, he decided to wait and see.

"Sir Brunol, please have faith in our ability and will. We will not fear any enemy and will ultimately defeat it. As for the psychic power issue you mentioned, we actually have a certain understanding and response strategies. You don't have to worry about that." Finally, Farsight said this to Ahriman.

Chapter 521 Ahriman: What the hell, a Tzeentch demon?!

"I hope your psychic countermeasures really work," Ahriman muttered silently. Do the Tau know about psychics? They do, after all. After all, the Tau have dabbled in psychic powers to a certain degree, and have seen psychic races like the Orks, so they're certainly aware of this power. But understanding it isn't necessarily true. Judging from their background, the Tau don't seem to have awakened psychics... And if one's own race isn't well-versed in psychics, gaining a deeper understanding would be difficult.

Some might ask, don't the Tau have allies? For example, the Kroot, the Vespa, and so on, who are also considered psionic races. This is true; in fact, the Tau have used navigators from other psionic races. But in this dark galaxy, everyone holds back. For example, the Kroot's navigation technology is actually superior to the Tau's. While they may appear primitive and barbaric, they actually have unique skills, such as the Kroot spherical battleship.

When the Tau were still hanging around in a small area of ​​the galaxy, the Kroot had already gone further. The Kroot were among the Tau's vassal races, but not all Kroot worked for the Tau. In fact, no matter in the background or this plane, humans would also hire Kroot mercenaries, even including their spherical battleships.

While the Tau's warp voyage was somewhat arduous, their mobilization for war in other areas was quite rapid. After just seven Terran days, Ahriman was aboard Farsight's flagship. The fleet was about to depart!

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"What the hell! This psychic energy that emits a foul and pungent smell, I actually feel the breath of Tzeentch demons?" Ahriman was completely shocked. He didn't expect that after seeing the weapons blessed by Khorne, only a week later, he would smell the breath of Tzeentch demons again. He felt that he had hit the jackpot this time!

"It's a Tzeentchian daemon possessing some creature, not a demon descending upon them personally. These guys are quite cautious indeed." After discerning the Warp power permeating the warship, Ahriman, a foremost psionicist among the Emperor's attendants, determined that there were multiple organisms infested by Tzeentchian daemons within the vessel. The Tau he had interacted with, however, hadn't noticed anything unusual, and for some reason, the demons hadn't infected anyone else.

"They really know nothing about the demons of the Warp. Poor civilization, poor race. They have been targeted by the demons of Tzeentch and even the demon primarchs behind them." Ahriman said in his heart.

However, Ahriman did not come face to face with the parasitic form of the Tzeentch demon. The Tau were still wary of him, so he was taken to a room not far from the command room. In the deepest part of the battleship, Farsight, accompanied by his subordinates, observed these floating octopus-like creatures in the protective shield from afar.

"Andu Ether, is this our new ally?" Looking at these cephalopod-like creatures in front of him, with a body length of 3 meters and a tentacles of 8 meters, he felt a strong sense of disgust in his heart for no reason.