Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"Then how should we understand the price of changing our destiny?" Ferrus has always been very concerned about the so-called price of the Eldar prophet. After all, this was paid by Balder for him, and this price cannot be repaid by exchanging ordinary technology and materials.

"Don't worry about my part. The Iron Wolf you designed for the Legion will already repay me." Balder made a quiet gesture as he looked at Ferrus, who seemed to be hesitant to speak. "As for the Eldar? Don't worry too much. Peace is best. If a conflict arises, simply raise the muzzle of your gun by one centimeter."

"Believe me, Ferrus, these things are nothing." Balder said with a smile.

"Is that all?" asked Ferrus.

"That's enough."

"Well, let's let these things go for now. If you or the Space Wolves encounter any difficulties or problems in the future, please be sure to inform me, my friend." Ferrus's silver metal-wrapped arm gently patted Balder's shoulder.

Ferrus considered Balder a true brother. This wasn't just a lip service, nor was it about business or exchanging profits. What was a true friend? Someone with whom one could share secrets, plan great things together, and endure hardships together. These were the three great bonds of life. Ferrus then brought up the topic, convincing Balder that he truly considered him a brother! Because what they were about to do was already somewhat taboo!

"I want to build a Titan Legion belonging to the Iron Hands." Ferrus looked at Balder and said.

"Each legion should be able to be assigned a Titan Legion," Balder said with some curiosity. Logically speaking, a Primarch like Ferrus, who had a very good relationship with the Adeptus Mechanicus and was the predecessor of the Tenth Legion, and a legion with outstanding military achievements in the early days of the Great Crusade, should be able to easily obtain Titan-level support.

This time, during the attack on the Mysis, the Iron Hands did have some Titans in the battle, but the Space Wolves were in a more difficult situation. Neither Mars nor Acheron VIII had yet to assign Titans to their ranks. However, as they advanced towards the Flaming Wheel System, they would eventually be able to add Titans.

"I know, but the Titan Legions under my command are not my Titans. Do you understand the difference? Putting aside the question of their use, we would need to waste a great deal of time communicating with the Mechanicus Legions. Even if there were no problems with communication and tactical arrangements, the tactics inherent to the Mechanicus and the Legions would still be very different."

"The Eldar Legion has given me a lot of inspiration. Their Titan forces are not large in scale, but they can be deployed flexibly. A small force can get the support of Titans and quickly open up the situation at a specific time. Fighting on the same planet, the most powerful ground unit we can deploy in the first wave of operations is the Brutal Blade heavy tank, while the Eldar can deploy their Titans. Many times, a Titan at the beginning of the war is more useful than several Titans later." Ferrus said seriously.

Clearly, the Eldar's clean and efficient offensive had left a profound impression on Ferrus, a master of tactics and analysis. The swiftness of the action, the powerful firepower, and the agility of their deployment had given Ferrus a new perspective.

Although the Eldar are no longer the dominant force in the galaxy, and their population is sparse, it's a joke to say they can't muster large armies. Let's not even talk about the renowned Craftworld of Ulthwe for now, but let's talk about the Craftworld of Iyanden. They shattered Hive Fleet Kraken, one of the first three large-scale Tyranid fleets (the other two being Leviathan and Behemoth).

And that was back in the 40th century, while we're now in the 30th century. While the Eldar have weakened, at the level of a typical legion, they're truly formidable. They possess numerous primary units like Guardians, elites like Aspect Warriors, psykers like Prophets, and numerous Nether Reavers like the Dreadnought. Regarding armor, not to mention the Flame Crystal Tanks, they also possess Assault Scorpion heavyweight hovercraft rivaling the Bane Blade, followed by Titans and various aircraft. It's safe to say that the Eldar legions, even including their fleets, possess a complete system.

Furthermore, the Eldar Prophet's Legion is at least more comprehensive in terms of functionality than the average legion. It has armor, elite combatants, and Titans. Furthermore, due to the Eldar's unique tech tree, while they are generally fragile, their tactical flexibility is truly unmatched.

What about the Imperium? Whether or not to acquire Titans was up to the Adeptus Mechanicus. Even if they did, their deployment required consultation with the Adeptus Mechanicus. Deployment was incredibly slow. Having nearly been humiliated, Ferrus truly wanted to change this dire situation. He knew that even if the Iron Hands had Titans, they wouldn't be as versatile as the Eldar due to technical limitations. But Ferrus was determined to do so.

"The Titan Legion is affiliated with the Mechanicus. It may be difficult for us to completely incorporate them into our own ranks. And the Terran bureaucrats may also have objections." Balder said after thinking for a while.

"So, we can first sign an agreement with certain Forge Worlds. Forge Worlds have a certain degree of independence, and some powerful Forge Worlds can bypass the Martian and Terran bureaucrats. This Titan Legion can still belong to a certain Forge World in name, but we must have sufficient control over it. We can give the Forge World enough benefits, but at the same time, we must have absolute command of the battlefield." Ferrus expressed his thoughts.

"That's a good idea," Balder thought. Are there any Titan troops that have been following a certain legion?

Of course there are. Not to mention the Sons of Horus and the DA, Angron's World Eaters even have a Titan Legion nicknamed the "Amber Wolves." Officially known as the Audax Titan Legion, they're comprised entirely of Warhound Titans, possessing exceptional mobility and equipped with countermeasures against heavier units, such as a grappling hook for larger Titans, allowing for close combat when necessary. The World Eaters' Glorious Queen-class battleships even have a dedicated passageway on their backs for Warhound Titans!

Chapter 98 Ferrus's Titan Teaching

So, purely from this perspective, although Ferrus's current idea is a bit borderline, it cannot be said to be earth-shattering. As the size of the legion expands, it is actually normal to have a fixed-organization Titan Legion for a long time.

In fact, even if Ferrus didn't say it, Balder would do it later. He had already set his sights on the Titan Legion of Huangquan No. 8 Forge World. Compared with other forge worlds, Huangquan No. 8 might be relatively easier to talk to because Huangquan No. 8 has two Titan Legions: the First Vulcan Legion and the Second Vulcan Legion!

And Baldur would sign at least one of the Titan Legions. As for why? It's simple. Firstly, the Space Wolves and Acheron-VIII have a very good relationship, and both are currently working together to reverse-engineer the Sky Surveyor from Seven. It's a mutually beneficial situation. Secondly, in the background, both Legions have completely rebelled! They've turned against their home turf, and then, the Eldar Titan Legions and their vast fleet of hovercraft have driven them back. Thus begins the ill-fated relationship between Acheron-VIII and the xenos...

After hearing Ferrus's words, Balder fell into deep thought. He wasn't thinking about whether Ferrus's plan was feasible. The Great Crusade had just begun, and it was still early. It was a bit of a borderline move at this point, but in the future, collaboration and interaction between the Space Marine Legions and the Titan Legions would increase. Even if Ferrus did it now, it would be normal.

The point is, Ferrus, you can just do this. Is there any need to tell me? Balder frowned. He felt that although he and Ferrus had a good relationship, it wasn't time to play along yet. Was it really that close? Balder was skeptical. Besides, with so few Primarchs returning, and Ferrus already engaging so early, Balder felt this was no longer a purely military matter.

Ferrus was a general, but he was more than just a soldier. He had his own ambitions, and indeed, he had his own methods and ideas. He maintained a good relationship with most of the Primarchs, and was particularly close to Fulgrim. Guilliman held Ferrus in high esteem, and he also earned the respect of Pertu Bora.

Besides Ferrus's ambitions, Balder could also see Ferrus's emphasis on the Sky Surveyor. Clearly, as a master tactician, he had realized the importance of this large aerospace vehicle in warfare, and so he wanted to bring him along, using technology exchange or other methods to acquire some technology to rapidly deploy Titans. While there were things like Titan drop pods, wouldn't it be even better if there were similar transport ships?

"I see. They're trying to form a clique." Balder suddenly realized. It was still early days, but if Balder could quickly return the favor after Ferrus offered him a favor, wouldn't the relationship between the two sides be even closer? After all, they were both playing by the rules and knew each other's little secrets. Wouldn't that just boost their relationship?

Of course, Balder accepted Ferrus's overtures! After all, the Wolves were financially strapped. If the Iron Hands offered technical support and other assistance, Balder would naturally accept it, offering compensation and other benefits.

"So, Lord Balder, do you know much about Titans and super-heavy tanks?" asked Ferrus.

"My understanding is limited. I hope you can provide some guidance," Balder said humbly. Although Ferrus returned last, his Legion was skilled in the Iron Tide and had extensive experience in cooperating with Titans. Furthermore, Ferrus was a mechanical expert, so his understanding of Titans was naturally much greater than Balder and the Space Wolves'.

"Let's not talk about the Emperor Titan for now. They're rarely encountered, and the Adeptus Mechanicus's use of them can only be described as harsh. So let's talk about the more common Titans. The smallest is the Warhound Titan, the slightly larger is the Reaver Titan. Even larger still is the Warlord Titan. The Warbringer Titan is somewhere between the Reaver and Warlord Titans. Each of these major classes has many subclasses, so I won't discuss them here for now. (Warmaster Titans aren't available yet.)"

"The first thing we need to explain is the role of Titans and the possible consequences when facing different enemies." Ferrus took out a data panel with a lot of valuable information on it.

"We all know that the War Dog Titan is a reconnaissance Titan. It is agile and fast. It has the lowest weapons and defense, but the strongest mobility. But even so, this type of Titan has firepower far stronger than a heavy tank. But generally speaking, the War Dog Titan is a relatively useless existence for the legion, especially for my Iron Hands Legion." Ferrus began to bring out the practical stuff.

"The Warhound Titan is useless?" Balder said with some surprise.

"That's right, it's pretty useless. The Warhound Titan's defense and attack power are simply too low, but its mobility and reconnaissance capabilities can be compensated by other means."

"For example, the defense of the Warhound Titan's Void Shield is actually similar to that of the Stormbird (both have 2 layers of Void Shield). And because the Stormbird is a flying unit, it is more difficult to be hit. Therefore, the Stormbird's survivability rate is very high."

"In terms of offensive weaponry, the Warhound Titan's most commonly used primary weapon is the twin-barreled supercharged laser destroyer cannon, while the specialized Stormbird can carry orbital attack weapons, which have a longer range than the Warhound Titan's and are similar in power. Of course, the Warhound Titan has two main cannons, while the Stormbird only has one, but the Stormbird can also carry a variety of missiles, including deathstrike missiles, as well as five twin laser cannons and a large number of rapid-fire weapons. Considering the diversity and flexibility of its weaponry, the Stormbird's offensive power is not inferior to that of the Warhound."

"As for mobility, the Stormbird is even more outstanding. No one will refuse such a flying aerial behemoth. It is faster, more flexible, and can carry a large number of infantry units." Ferrus explained.

(This isn't mentioned in the background, so I'm just explaining the rules of the game. The Dog's signature weapon is a 96-inch range and two D-attribute 2-inch covers. The Stormbird's orbital attack has unlimited range and one D-attribute 5-inch cover.)

"So, after the Legion has a large number of specialized Stormbirds, War Dogs become quite useless in terms of attack and reconnaissance capabilities. We can definitely use other units to do better. So when choosing a Titan Legion, we must try to choose one with fewer War Dogs."

"I see," Baldur nodded. He wasn't really too fond of the Warhound Titan, as it was rather useless. After all, in the background, the Warhound Titan's most tragic battle was during the Battle of Talos in the 40th Century (see Imperial Armor 1 for more details). A Warhound Titan was attacked by a specialized TAU Tigershark bomber. A round of missiles destroyed its shield, followed by a single round of railgun fire, instantly destroying it! Compared to various aircraft, the Warhound Titan wasn't particularly agile.

"The Marauder-class Titan and the Warlord-class Titan are what are commonly known as main battle Titans. The former stands approximately 25 meters tall, while the latter is around 35 meters. In terms of defense, the former possesses four layers of void shields, while the latter has six. In terms of resistance, the former has only about 4% of the latter's. (The Marauder Titan has 6 structure points, the Mars-type Warlord Titan has 6, and the Warhound-class has 18 structure points.)"

"As the Titans grow larger, the types of weapons available for use increase. And their power also increases. If the Titans' weapons are classified, the Warhound Titan's signature weapon, the twin-barreled turbolaser, is C-level, while the Plunderer's signature weapon, the triple-barreled laser blaster, is B-level. Then, among the Martian Warrior's dual-handed main weapons, the War-loving Volcano Cannon is A-level. The War-loving Volcano Cannon has a much greater range and power than the Plunderer's main weapon. The effective range is nearly twice as long!" Ferrus described the gap between the Titans' main weapons in as simple terms as possible.

（规则中，掠夺者三管激光爆裂炮是96寸射程，3发D属性5寸盖板。嗜战型火山炮则是180寸射程1发D属性10寸盖板。）

"So, to put it simply, in terms of attack power, the War Dog Titan has two C-class weapons, the Predator Titan has two B-class weapons and one C-class weapon on the top, and the Martian Warrior Titan has two A-class weapons and two C-class weapons on the shoulders. As the Titan becomes stronger, the larger Titan can carry more special weapons, such as vortex missiles, apocalypse missile launch pods, and earth-shaking cannons. Is that right?" Bader thought for a moment and asked.

"Yes, that's basically it. In addition to the twin turbolasers, the Warhound can also carry super-heavy tank-level plasma cannons or giant Gatling bolters. The Earthshaker Cannon used by the Warlord Titan has a longer range, much longer than the War-loving Volcano Cannon. However, this type of weapon is very useful for destroying large areas of targets, but is less effective against single targets."

"Also, some Warlord Titans carry different weapons depending on their tier. For example, some Forge World Titans, due to technical issues, have their dual-handed primary weapons be Reaver-class cannons. And for some reason, their shoulder weapons might be Warhound Titans' Class C weapons. Furthermore, the Martian-class Warlord Titan's frame is very tough, while some Warlords' are less so. So be careful when inspecting this."

"Generally speaking, the combat power of the top-level Warrior Titan may be equivalent to that of two or even three ordinary Predator-level Titans, because the former has some weapons unique to heavy Titans. At certain times, they are irreplaceable. For example, ultra-long-range earthquake cannons and super-heavy plasma cannons that can melt a city block at once." Speaking of this, Ferrus Buddha smiled meaningfully.

"So there are all these tricks," Balder said, now that he understood. It's like buying a car later in life with different configurations. The top-of-the-line original Martian Titan has 2A+2B. The lowest-spec Warlord might only have 2B+2C. The difference is truly enormous!

(There are two Warlord Titan modes in the Apocalypse ruleset: the Martian Warlord Titan is 2750 points, while the standard Warlord Titan is 2500 points. The latter's mainhand weapon is about the same strength as the Reaver's. Furthermore, the 2750-point Martian Warlord Titan carries the same shoulder weapon as the Revelation Missile Launcher on the Reaver's top, placing it somewhere between B and C levels. If you want to swap it for the genuine Reaver Titan's Triple Laser Burst Cannon, you'll need to add extra points.)

"So what level is the main weapon on the back of the so-called Warbringer-type Sky Punishment Titan?" asked Balder.

"This Titan is said to be used to deal with the enemy's Titan-level units, and the level of the main weapon on its back is actually comparable to the main weapon on the arm of the Martian Titan. So the weapon combination of the Warbringer Retribution Titan is 1A+2B. However, considering the various enemies it may face, it is equipped with some automatic weapons for air defense and close-range combat against skirmishers, and the Warlord also has laser cannons and bomb turrets for self-defense." Ferrus explained.

"So can we understand it this way, that the Punishment Titan and the War Titan can fight independently to a certain extent. And the Plunderer Titan needs a certain amount of troops to cover it because of its lack of secondary weapons?" Balder asked.

"It all depends on the situation. The principles of Titan use should be diverse, and each Titan Legion has different sizes, types, and technical differences, so they also have their own tactics. This needs to be combined with the battlefield situation and decisions should be made according to different situations." Ferrus said.

"For example, my legion has a large number of armored units, and the attack is mainly based on frontal armor breakthroughs, so the Titans I need are generally main battle Titans. If we encounter some highly mobile troops, my legion will appear a bit cumbersome. However, in the future, if possible, I hope to strengthen air power to make up for the lack of mobility." said Ferrus.

"Thank you for your advice," Bader said after a moment's hesitation. "The development of the Sky Surveyor isn't going very smoothly at the moment, but some of its technologies can already be used in other areas. We can discuss certain areas in the future."

A Sky Surveyor is a more complex device than a Titan. A single model of a Sky Surveyor might have hundreds of thousands of technical patents, so some technologies could be exchanged. Balder should also respond to Ferrus's goodwill.

Ferrus was truly candid, explaining the current composition and principles of the Titan Legion in a simple and accessible manner. Balder benefited greatly from his explanation. For the Space Wolves, a frontal attack was fundamentally important, so the more main battle Titans the better. However, with the arrival of the Sky Surveyor, Balder had a bold idea, which he would discuss with either Acheron VIII or Lucius, the two sages of the Forge World, upon his return.

Chapter 99 Ferrus's Reminder

Ferrus offered the Tenth Legion's years of combat experience, and Balder reciprocated. Together, they played a minor role in the Titan Legion issue. Well, according to the three ironclad principles of life, their relationship had reached a new level. However, Ferrus believed that if they wanted to become true friends, they still needed to take one final step: Balder's willingness to accept his warnings and advice.

Ferrus looked at Balder before him. He could sense his strength, his wisdom, his flexible yet principled approach, and his deep appreciation for friendship. In every way, Balder was a truly wonderful person, someone who could truly befriend him and the other Primarchs on equal terms.

But is such a person really perfect? ​​Or does this world really exist? Ferrus doesn't think so. After spending some time with the Space Wolves, Ferrus also discovered the problem between Balder and the ordinary officers and soldiers of the Space Wolves. That is, Balder's relationship with the latter is not harmonious.

The Space Wolves obeyed Baldur's orders for many reasons. He was their superior, an ally of Russ, powerful and wise. Rationally, obedience was warranted, but among these reasons, love was not an option. Baldur commanded his men through strength, not personal charisma. This was a minor but not insignificant issue, as it was not particularly prominent under normal circumstances. However, in reality, it was likely to create a growing rift between Baldur and the majority of the Space Wolves' officers and men.

Ferrus knew the reason for this, so he wanted to have a good talk with Balder. On the one hand, it was the final step of the assessment, and on the other hand, it was to repay the other party's kindness.

"My friend, I heard that you were born in the Forging Tribe on the planet Fenris? And most of the Space Wolves are hunters and warriors?" Ferrus said.

"Yes, I was born in the Iron Islands tribe on the planet Fenris. We are natural craftsmen. We provide various products to the tribes on the continent of Asaheim." Balder nodded.

"So, the Fenrisians coming out of the Iron Islands are mainly craftsmen? Is that right?" Ferrus used his words carefully. On the one hand, he wanted Balder to realize his problem, but he also had to consider his friend's thoughts.

"Yes, so the situation in the Iron Islands is somewhat different from that of the other Great Companies. There are many differences between the two sides." Balder hesitated, then decided to be frank. After all, Ferrus had already discovered the problem. If someone who had only recently spent time with the Space Wolves could see it, it meant the rift remained significant. Neither his own fists nor Ferrus's attempts to bridge the gap were particularly effective. This problem had to be addressed.

"Is it because of different living and growing environments? This is indeed a question. When the Emperor created the Legions, many of them recruited members from specific groups. The original intention might have been to make the Legions more harmonious and to make them better at performing certain tasks."

"In fact, the problem you encounter is what every Primarch will encounter after returning. After I came back, there was indeed a gap between the veterans of Terra and the new recruits recruited from Medusa. As the Primarch of the Legion, I need to solve this problem. And you need to do the same. But from the current point of view, it seems that the gap is a bit big." Ferrus said after hesitating.

"Yes, so, respected Primarch, do you have a solution?" Balder remained silent for a full five minutes. He didn't speak, while Ferrus sat beside him, quietly waiting without urging him. Ferrus's sincerity won Balder's approval, and for the first time, he asked this friend, whom he had only known for a short time, for advice.

"My friend, you are a powerful, wise, and morally upright person. You deserve to be respected by your subordinates, but it is obvious that strength, wisdom, and morality cannot be directly equated with respect from others. Human respect is a very emotional factor. We will respect someone who is not very powerful but is close to us, but we may not respect someone who is more powerful. You understand what I mean." Ferrus looked at Balder, licked his lips, and continued.

"My father created me and my brothers. I have been pondering the question of whether we have any other purpose besides endowing our offspring with powerful gene seeds, allowing them to become beings beyond mortals."

"I understand now. In addition to being the leaders of the Legion's warriors, we also play the role of fathers at the genetic level and the kinship bond that connects us to each other. Just like the kinship between our fathers and the Primarchs. And it is precisely because of this genetic connection that we can command our subordinates well. We are one, and we will naturally be respected by our offspring, whether they are from Terra or Medusa." said Ferrus.

"The Emperor's emotions?" Balder fell into deep thought. Clearly, at least for now, the Emperor had emotions. There might be a utilitarian facade, but Balder believed that while the Emperor might have some issues with human relationships, he still had feelings for most of his Primarchs. And Ferrus was clearly one of those Primarchs whom the Emperor valued most.

Ferrus spoke sincerely, because he clearly revealed to Balder, an outsider, or non-Primarch, the nature of the Primarchs. They were not only the providers of powerful genes for the Space Marines of their respective chapters, but these genes also greatly influenced the character of the Space Marines, and used this as a bond to bring everyone together.

In fact, in Balder's view, the bond between the Primarch and his descendants is very complex, even quite strong, as can be seen during the Horus Heresy.

People say there were many loyalists among the Traitor Legions, and this is true. For example, during the Battle of Isstvan III, 3 of the Emperor's Children chose to remain loyal to the Emperor. And how many men did the Emperor's Children have at the time? Probably around 3 to 12. In other words, a quarter of the Emperor's Children chose to betray their Primarch.

But if you think about it, even among the Imperial Children, a star-studded legion within the Imperium, the Emperor treated them with impunity. They were his honor guard, his face, and the only legion to bear the Imperial Eagle as its emblem. Logically, they had no reason to betray! Yet, even so, when their Primarchs decided to betray the Imperium, the vast majority of the Imperial Children remained loyal to them. This is the power of blood ties.

The Emperor's Children still hold the largest number of loyalists among the Traitor Legions, while other, larger Legions, have fewer loyalists. For example, the Sons of Horus, after Horus's surrender to Chaos and the launch of the Heresy, were a relatively short period of time. Before then, the Sons of Horus were a model Legion. Their betrayal wasn't premeditated like the Word Bearers, nor were they as clueless as the World Eaters.

Because Horus alone decided to rebel, before the influence of Chaos spread to the Legion level, the vast majority of the Sons of Horus immediately chose their Primarch over the Imperium, which they had served for decades, even centuries. This is enough to prove that the influence of this bloodline is very significant.

This is what the rebels look like, but what about the loyalists? Take the White Scars, for example. Before the rebellion, the Khan and Horus had a very close relationship. They were true brothers. However, within the White Scars, due to the relationship between the Warrior Society and the Primarch, there were actually many pro-Horus elements. So much so that when the Khan went to Prospero to investigate, the Warmaster's White Scars rebelled and attempted to sway the Khan to the so-called "right" path.

But what was the outcome? With the Khan's return, he executed several of the rebel leaders, and the rest fell into line... These individuals were even incorporated into the Punishment Force. Later, when Mortarion boarded the White Scars flagship, the Bladestorm, it was these White Scars warriors, once loyal to Horus, who were responsible for holding off the enemy and detonating the Bladestorm's reactor.

It can be said that the Warmasters of the White Scars were very eager to join Horus, but after being severely punished by the Khan, these former Warmasters became the most loyal to the Empire. Even when sent on suicidal missions, even without any supervision, they fulfilled their duties well and fought until the very end. Even more loyal than the Loyalists!

If it is said that Khan simply persuaded people with reason and emotion and used fists to make their point, Bader would not believe it. Some mysterious factors in the genes must be one of the reasons.

As for the Dark Angels' Caliban rebellion? That's incredibly complex. There are those on Caliban who sided with Chaos, those who didn't, but were anti-Imperial. There are those who sided with Chaos and were anti-Imperial, but loyal to Jonson, and those who didn't, but opposed Jonson and remained loyal to the Empire. The Dark Angels' internal structure, already characterized by wave-particle duality, was further complicated by the explosion of Caliban, even more complex than quantum mechanics. I won't go into that... It's impossible to explain.

Therefore, what Ferrus said was right. As long as the Primarch is not particularly outrageous and is not directly targeted by Chaos, otherwise, most of the Primarch's descendants will be very loyal to the Primarch. If 100 points is the full score, the loyalty of chapters like the Ultramarines and the Wolves will be at least 99.9 points when the Primarch is around!

"I understand what you mean. You mean that there should be good and close interpersonal relationships between the Legion's senior leaders and the Space Marines, but I lack such connections?" Balder asked.

"Yes, I don't know if it's my illusion, but I feel like you don't want to get along with your warriors. You prefer to think about things on your own. Apart from fighting, you rarely get involved in the lives of your warriors and listen to their voices."

"I heard that my brother Russ often indulges in eating and drinking with his offspring at banquets. This in itself is a measure to integrate into the group and lead the group, not just a happy outlet. The feeling you give to your legion officers and soldiers is that you are aloof and precise. They will be in awe of your power, but they will not truly respect you because they feel that you are people of two different levels, and there is no communication between you except fighting. And this is not acceptable." Ferrus said.

"Hmm?" Ferrus' words were like a flash of lightning, suddenly illuminating Balder's thoughts. Previously, Balder had been puzzled. He had thought, "I'm high enough, and I'm doing my best to serve my subordinates." "If you can't defeat me, I'll take on you. If you don't know what to do, I'll solve it." Wasn't that enough leadership for him? But what was the result? Aside from the brothers from the Iron Islands, the other Space Wolves still kept their distance.

Now, however, with Ferrus's reminder, Balder finally understood. He realized that relationships between people aren't simply based on rational needs. Even warriors have lives beyond combat. Just as warriors need honor, some consider honor and rewards insignificant, far less valuable than Throne Coins. But for the vast majority of Space Marines, honor is more important than life itself. And the friendship and respect between comrades are the key to maintaining a Legion.

Obviously, Bader seems to be very average in this regard. He does not pay attention to maintaining the kind of comradeship and respect. His thinking is more like I am capable, what I say is right, so you have to listen to me.

As for respect? Balder showed it to many, but it was perhaps somewhat different from the respect sought by the Space Wolves. For example, the Space Wolves considered it crucial to drink heartily at the table; not drinking was considered disrespectful. Balder, on the other hand, fell far short of Russ's approach. It wasn't that he couldn't drink, but rather that he simply didn't like it.

Moreover, Balder had very little time to spend with the Space Wolves. Most of the time, he was nestled in the deepest part of the Endless Path, thinking about his own plans or doing some research. So, everyone didn't live together, and their relationship couldn't be too close.

"So, I think you should spend some time with the soldiers in the legion and communicate with them more. You can appreciate some of their behaviors and put forward your own opinions, but remember, you must learn to listen to the voices of your subordinates. Maybe their methods are not the best, but not adopting them after listening is one aspect, but whether to listen or not is another matter." Ferrus said sincerely.

"I understand what you mean. I will consider how to improve my relationship with my subordinates," Balder nodded. "Next time we meet, you'll see the results of my actions."

Balder had practically made a promise, which satisfied Ferrus greatly, as Balder had truly listened to him and was willing to change. As for how to change, that was Balder's own decision. Ferrus believed that with Balder's skill, he could handle the matter well.

Chapter 100 Exchange, Reinforcements and Proposals

"By the way, Lord Ferrus, here is also a handwritten letter from your brother, Lord Russ, the leader of the Space Wolves Legion. I hope I can give it to you at the right time, and I think now is the right time. What do you think?" Balder said with a smile.

"My brother's handwritten letter?" Ferrus' expression grew serious. After all, this kind of communication between Primarchs through handwritten letters was a first for Ferrus, who had just returned to the Legion. Although there were many convenient means of communication in this era, this ancient and solemn method of handwritten letters still represented respect and solemnity.

"Of course it is convenient. I hope I can have frequent and friendly exchanges with my brother." There was a sense of flattery in Ferrus' words. Then, he solemnly took the letter from Balder's hand and began to read.

The letter was indeed written by Russ himself, and the content was also composed by Russ himself, with some polishing by Balder. Considering Ferrus's personality, the content of the letter was simple and direct. In the letter, Russ first praised the Iron Hands for their victories and glory in the previous Great Crusade, expressing his admiration for the Iron Hands.

Later, under Balder's guidance, Russ wrote down his thoughts on armored assaults and frontal combat. After all, he was a Primarch, and though new to the battlefield, Russ's command skills were quite good. He was rapidly learning relevant knowledge and wrote down some of the content with a communicative attitude.

Of course, this information posed some concerns to Ferrus and the higher-ups of the Tenth Legion. However, it didn't matter. Russ had a Barbarian King in mind, and since the exchange was private, Ferrus naturally understood. He wouldn't underestimate the other side because of Rus's flaws. In a sense, this was a sign of weakness.

Then, in the next letter, Russ invited Ferrus, hoping that the Iron Hands could send a small force to the Space Wolves for mutual exchange. The Space Wolves could also provide a small number of priests to the Iron Hands to provide psychic assistance to the Iron Hands.

What is communication? Communication is about give and take. On the one hand, the Space Wolves need an elite Iron Hands training corps to act as a kind of catfish, teaching the rank-and-file of the Space Wolves how to adapt to this harsh universe. On the other hand, the Space Wolves also need some people to go to other Legions for learning and exchange.

All I can say is that thanks to the Iron Hands' near-absence of psychic powers, and the fact that the Primarchs of the Thousand Sons, White Scars, and Blood Angels, who are adept at using psychic powers, have yet to return, the Space Wolves' chaplains are still quite capable of psychic powers. After all, the planet Fenris is incredibly demonic.

Of course, there are many types of priests, including rune priests specializing in elven power and iron priests specializing in forging, the latter mostly coming from the Iron Islands tribe. In addition to these priests, Russ will also arrange for some officers who are more talkative to come along. Yes, you read that right, he will send some officers who are more talkative.

Russ was afraid his brute men would cause trouble on someone else's territory. He wasn't afraid of losing his own men; he was afraid his wolf cubs would suffer in someone else's territory! Russ and Balder's idea was simple: to have more intelligent people in the future wolf pack and share their workload.

"Want to communicate with each other? This suggestion is certainly a good one. I will send a detachment that can fully demonstrate the strength and ferocity of the Iron Hands Legion into the Space Wolves. At the same time, I also welcome the arrival of the priests of the Space Wolves Legion." After reading the letter, Ferrus agreed readily.