Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"The battle situation is almost over. Do I need to return the command of the fleet to you now?" Du Kain asked.

"No need. You continue to command the fleet. I need to communicate with the Primarch. After the entire battle is completed, you will be responsible for the reception. Later we may also have to communicate with the Primarch of the Iron Hands, His Excellency Ferrus." Baldur shook his head and said.

"Okay, then you go ahead." Du Kain was stunned for a moment, then nodded. At this moment, he had already thought of a plan that he had been working on.

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"Endless Journey, connect me to the Heracles Fenr. I need to speak to Russ," Balder ordered from the depths of the battleship. As the saying goes, one should always consider the next step. Today's battle was over, and Balder no longer needed to waste energy on a battle he was sure to win. He now had to consider the upcoming Titan War and the future of the Space Wolves' direct Titan Legion.

"My brother, long time no see. I really hope we can move faster so that we can fight together again." A moment later, Rus's face appeared on the projection. This time, he was not wearing armor, but a robe, busy among a pile of data boards.

"You want me to help you with those chores, right?" Balder said with a smile as he looked at the busy Rus.

"That's one of the reasons, but believe me, my brother, it's definitely not the main reason." Ruth laughed.

"How's the situation over there?" Balder asked.

"If I'm not mistaken, your operation is almost over, and so is mine. With the help of the Mechanicus and the Imperial Auxiliary Forces, my Legion finally captured this damned system. For this victory, one-tenth of my Legionnaires were killed or wounded. It was truly an unforgettable battle."

"You are right. Fenris is too small to support the mission given to us by our father. We need to let the people of Fenris spread out to other worlds to recruit more troops." Rus said with some heartache.

"Only one-tenth of them were killed or wounded? That's pretty good already. In the background, the Space Wolves lost a third of their legions!" Balder thought to himself. In this plane, the Space Wolves were in a much better position than in history. On the one hand, they suffered fewer casualties, minimizing losses, and on the other hand, they had more resources. The Fenrisians were no longer brute force; they were beginning to encounter civilization, encouraging childbirth, and being relocated to other planets to increase their population and improve their living conditions.

Now, Fenris was no longer a planet or a galaxy, but a nation, a human race spreading across the universe. As King of Fenris, Russ also had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing his people. So, his claim of not being interested in the Imperial Center was true. Besides being a legion commander, he also had to manage the livelihoods and development of several planets.

As for Balder? His mission is to manage industry, scientific research, armaments production, and diplomacy. Of course, as a high-ranking official in Fenris, fighting is one of their eternal tasks.

"Okay, enough complaining, let's get down to business," said Ruth.

"Wait, I only listened to your complaints, so you want to listen to mine?" Balder joked.

"Are you still complaining? How could that be? Aren't all the problems solved?" Ruth made an exaggerated expression.

"Okay, let's get down to business. There are two things. The first is that we are about to attack Charon, and this is a tough nut to crack. A large-scale Titan war will take place. We need to mobilize more forces to capture this important planet." Balder said.

"You handle this." Ruth touched his chin, looking like a hands-off boss.

"Well, I didn't expect you to deal with those oil men," Balder said helplessly. "Another thing is that the first phase of the Sky Surveyor's work has concluded. The Frost Giant Bear heavy gunship, the core product of this phase, has been completed, and the first batch of pre-production has been completed. This batch of products will soon be shipped to your flagship and mine. They will cooperate with the Titan Legion to join this war. These are not the problems. The problem is, you need to make a decision on what to do next."

"I understand." Rus's expression grew serious. The Frost Bear Gunship project could be considered a simplified and specialized version of the Light Sky Surveyor. It could essentially be understood as primarily responsible for sieges against Titans and giant fortresses within a planet's atmosphere. It would be equipped with shields and Titan-class weaponry. Rus named this powerful weapon after a powerful Fenrisian creature. Of course, it could also serve as an interstellar bomber, offering superior performance compared to the Starhawk, though at a slightly higher price.

However, even so, the introduction of this kind of weapon is still a crushing blow to the current planetary combat system. If you are afraid of a guy who can fly, can quickly reach any airspace on a planet, has the weapons and void shield of a main battle Titan, and can travel back and forth between the fleet and the atmosphere, I just want to ask you!

The question then arises: how should this be distributed and handled? The Space Wolves undoubtedly own the technology. However, the resulting equipment certainly cannot be solely equipped by the Space Wolves. So, how should this production capacity be allocated? Rus will have the final say. Don't think this is a good thing, because as the final decision maker, Rus will also have to bear the dissatisfaction and opinions of other Imperial departments and even his brothers. This is the responsibility and obligation of a king.

"What are the holdings and production?" Ruth asked after thinking for a while.

"The total number of aircraft in stock now is 50, 30 in your fleet and 20 in my fleet. As for production, considering the processing difficulty and other production tasks, the annual output in the next five years will be between 5 and 120," said Bader.

"Friendship with the Iron Hands must be maintained and respected," Russ said. "We need to give Brother Ferrus at least 20 next year."

"We must also give some to my father, that's about 30 planes." Rus said after thinking for a while.

"Wow, that's nearly half of the production capacity gone?" Bader said with a grim expression. "What about the rest?"

"The others? They won't give me any of them. I don't owe them anything." Ruth snorted.

"Including Horus and Fulgrim who just returned?" Balder asked with some surprise.

"Of course. In the next two years, we must first arm our legion as soon as possible, and we can talk about other things later." Rus said nonchalantly.

"Okay, thank you." Balder said with some emotion. He was obviously clear about the purpose of Rus's arrangement. Rus knew that Sejanus brought the Luna Wolves here, and he also knew that he had bad intentions. Rus's idea was very simple. When meeting Horus, Rus thought he had made his attitude clear and would not argue with Horus, showing his goodwill. But it was obvious that Horus's behavior was definitely not goodwill, even if it was directed at Balder, not Rus. Then Rus thought there was no need to indulge Horus. Besides, wasn't it up to him to decide who to give his family's things to?

After some discussion, Russ felt that Ferrus was easier to get along with and more open to. Besides, doing business with him was truly a good idea. As for Horus, they could just treat each other like brothers, nothing more. As for Sejanus? Rus believed Balder could handle the relationship perfectly, so he didn't need to worry about it.

"By the way, tell Ferrus and Dukain what I said later. Tell them that after this battle, they will be able to get the first batch of Frost Giant Bear heavy gunships within three Terra months at most." Russ said.

"The goods will arrive at the fleet within three days. Should we let the other legions know?" asked Balder.

"Well, it will be exposed sooner or later. There's no need to hide," Rus said. "When will the children of Horus leave? Is this battle over?"

"I'm not sure, but if they saw the giant frost bear, they would probably leave some people behind." Balder said after thinking for a while.

"We don't have to be too close to Horus, but we must be honest with him. That's all. Also, give him something when we leave, so that my brother won't say we don't know etiquette." Rus said.

"Okay. Then there's the issue of this battle. We need to mobilize a large number of Titan legions, organize them and make plans..." said Balder.

"Aren't we joining forces for this battle?" Rus said with a frown.

"Yes. We are going together."

"Then why are you asking me? I still have to deal with the colonization plan for the Orion system! I read more documents in a single day than I did in all those decades in Fenris! Those bastards can't help me at all. I suddenly feel like those bureaucrats aren't so annoying after all. How can I have time to deal with you?" Russ said angrily. "Hurry up, as long as you feel you can handle it, don't bother me with these things!"

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Balder said, trying not to laugh.

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"Sir Dukain, please come over and hand over your work." More than ten minutes later, Bader returned to the command bridge.

"Is there something wrong?" Du Kain asked with some surprise.

"Good." After saying that, Bader handed a data tablet to Du Kain.

"It worked?!" Du Kain said in surprise after reading the contents on the data board.

"It's just a phased project, and it's still a long way from true success. But even so, it can still bring us great help. Our Primarch agreed that 20 Frost Bears will be delivered within a year after the end of this battle. The rest of the matter needs to be communicated between the two Primarchs." After arriving in a secret room, Balder said to Dukain.

"But this is also an exciting technological marvel. The Legion will finally possess super-heavy siege weapons that are independent of the Mechanicus," Ducain said excitedly. "I believe our Primarch will offer enough technology in exchange."

"We'll discuss these matters later. In the next major war, we will deploy the first Bear heavy gunships. We hope to see the effectiveness of this weapon and discuss corresponding tactics. After all, this is the first time we have such a weapon."

"When will these weapons arrive?" Du Kain asked.

"Within three days, the transport ship carrying this batch of gunships will deliver the aircraft-related personnel and accessories to the Endless Journey." Bader said.

"Aren't you going to avoid the Shadow Moon Wolf?" Du Kain asked tentatively.

"We are friendly forces after all, and the three Primarchs are brothers. Our Primarch has already issued an order that, in addition to the Space Wolves Legion, the Emperor's Guards and the Iron Hands will receive a batch of products first. Apart from that, they will not be provided to other legions in a short time. That's it." Balder said.

"Very good. All legions are allies, but there are still differences between different allies." Ducain was very satisfied with the Space Wolves' decision. Friends, the relationship between the two sides needs to be maintained. Ferrus was generous to the Space Wolves, and Russ was absolutely generous to Ferrus.

As Balder and Dukain shared their joy, Sejanus and his companions, after a long and arduous battle, also defeated the warboss. Sejanus could collect the enemy chieftain's head, weapons, and armor as a display of his bravery and achievements, both to the Luna Wolves and to himself. However, at the moment of final victory, the Luna Wolves' second-in-command seemed less excited and pleased than usual.

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"Where is Lord Balder?" asked Sejanus.

"Lord Balder returned to the Endless Journey after taking down the reactor. He needed to take care of some things." said a servant.

"Okay, divide these spoils. Send the huge orc head to the Endless Journey. The greatest glory in this battle belongs to the Space Wolves Legion and Lord Balder. We just provided some assistance." Sejanus said with a sigh.

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away," said the attendant.

"Let Captain Kars take over here. I'll be returning to the fleet," Sejanus said. The battle was over, but many things remained unresolved. It was obvious that the so-called "warning" to Balder now was a complete joke. He needed to return to discuss some matters with Torgaddon. What should he do next? Should he stay with the Luna Wolves, or should he just return home?

"The battle is over." On the flagship of the Moon Wolves fleet, Torgathon poured a cup of tea for Sejanus. After tasting the Space Wolves' crystal tea, he now likes tea drinks instead of the various alcoholic drinks before.

"Yes, it's over." Sejanus said, picking up the teacup.

"Now, there is a problem before us, how should we report to our Primarch. Obviously, the previous reminder plan has become a joke. Lord Balder's ability is far stronger than we expected, and even comparable to the Primarch in many aspects. He is a powerful and respectable person. I think it is meaningless to continue to entangle in the title. It will instead cause dissatisfaction from Lord Russ." said Torgaddon.

"I agree. We failed in this engagement. But that's not all bad. Through this operation, we've seen a broader world," Sejanus said excitedly. "We've identified our shortcomings and are willing to work hard to achieve them. The Space Wolves and Iron Hands constantly seek technological breakthroughs, and we can do the same, optimizing our technology and achieving even greater success. I believe that under the leadership of Lord Horus, we will do better than them."

"Then, can we consider reporting to the adults?" said Torgadon.

"Now? Are you in such a hurry?" Sejanus said with some surprise.

"Of course, now, for this is the most opportune time." Torgaddon handed a document to Cyjanus. "This is the latest transmission from the Vengeful Spirit. Lord Fulgrim, Primarch of the Third Legion, has returned. Due to the Third Legion's limited numbers, it will fight alongside the Luna Wolves. Our father is busy bonding with his new brothers, and he won't be concerned about our failure at this time," Torgaddon said with a smile.

"The Primarch of the Third Legion? This is good news. We must tell Akurduna as soon as possible. If that's the case, we can arrange the fleet and send him back first." said Sejanus.

"We have to follow our father's arrangements on this point. But we should tell Akurduna the news first," said Togaton.

"Alright, let's get ready," Sejanus nodded. He breathed a sigh of relief, knowing his biggest worry was over. His father would definitely prioritize welcoming his new brother. The previous issue of the Space Wolves and the Iron Hands being too close would no longer be a concern. After all, Horus now had a close brother, and judging by their current state, they would be spending a significant amount of time together.

Sejanus knew his father's dissatisfaction with Balder's title was a minor issue, perhaps even a bit impulsive. Perhaps it was due to his dissatisfaction with the close relationship between the two brothers, Rus and Ferrus, and coincidentally, Lord Balder was the intermediary between the two legions.

But now, his father had welcomed a new, excellent brother. The fact that they would fight side by side filled Horus with satisfaction, and the previous awkwardness had vanished. As for the Space Wolves recruiting other Legions to join the fight, it was a fait accompli and could not be changed.

After all, the Emperor and the Sigillite support the Space Wolves in doing this, and Lord Balder's ability is indeed convincing. In the absence of the Primarchs of these Legions, it is very reasonable to do so.

"So, do we leave now, or stay and participate in the final battle in the Flaming Wheel sector?" Torgaddon asked. Clearly, the mission had failed. Lord Baldur's stunning performance had proven to everyone that he was worthy of the Primarch's brother. So, if the mission had failed, what was the point of the Luna Wolves remaining here? The Space Wolves hadn't invited him to help.

"My suggestion is that we should stay and participate in this final battle." Sejanus said after thinking for a moment.

"There's no chance, my friend. The gap between us and him is too big." Torgathon sighed.

"Our mission has indeed failed, but no matter what, Lord Balder is still a very good lord. And this is just a small disagreement between the two legions. In the future, the empire needs the two legions to work together sincerely, so I think we should use this opportunity to repair the relationship between the two and deepen our understanding of the reborn Sixth Legion. I believe that there are many things we can learn from them." Saijanus said.

"Has the relationship between the two been mended?" Torgaddon tapped his fingertips on his chair. He pondered the Space Wolves' attitude. While the leaders of both sides were aware of each other's intentions, Lord Balder didn't seem to care much. Or rather, he didn't take their challenge seriously.

They were getting along quite well, and since the showdown with Sejanus, the latter hadn't mentioned the matter again. Clearly, Lord Balder's behavior could be described as letting bygones be bygones. As for the Space Wolves' mid- and lower-level officers and soldiers? They seemed completely oblivious to the twists and turns, and even welcomed the friendly assistance. This showed that the Space Wolves maintained a relatively friendly attitude in their interactions with the Luna Wolves.

"That's right, it's about repairing the relationship. Since we came here under the banner of friendly exchanges, we should now truly interact with each other with this purpose. After all, the relationship between our father and Lord Rus is still very good." Saijanus said.

"That's it, I agree with you." Torgaddon nodded.

"Okay, then I'll contact my father," said Sejanus.

The next few days could be described as uneventful. Sejanus reported the situation to Horus, and while Horus felt a little disappointed, it was only a slight disappointment. He knew that while his sons were excellent, there were still those within the Legion who could rival or even surpass them. Therefore, it was not surprising that they could not compare. After a brief reflection, Horus decided that it was best to ease relations with the Space Wolves first, so he agreed to Sejanus's request and then went back to welcoming his new brothers.

After receiving orders from Horus, Sejanus would remain with the Space Wolves for a while, and Akurduna also stayed, as his Primarch thought it was appropriate to contact other Legions. The days passed uneventfully until one day, a special transport ship named Wang's Treasure entered the system.

Chapter 138 Bear Heavy Gunship

"Is it almost here? It feels like time is passing so slowly today." Du Kain stood on the platform of the hangar, glancing at the time from time to time.

"Relax, my friend. We only need to enjoy the joy of success. They are the ones who are truly nervous." Balder gestured towards the oilmen busy in the hangar below. An experienced eye could easily distinguish them by the colors and insignia of their robes: the tentacled ones were from Mars, the reptilian ones were from Acheron VIII, and the less modified ones were from Lucius's Forge World. Meanwhile, in a prominent location below, three Archmagos of the Mechanicum, honored guests of honor in every legion, were engaging in a friendly "exchange" with their followers.

"Casdin, I'm really surprised you're here," said Suvel, the Grand Sage of the Martian Mechanicum, coldly. Through some gossip, he knew that Huangquan No. 8 had recently been unhappy with Lord Balder over a manpower issue. The latter had even issued a stern warning.

"Those who are not strong enough should withdraw. Why stay here?" Su Weil did not hide his malice and contempt for this "heretic".

"Hmph, you stubborn fellow! You call yourselves orthodox, but only because you're in the solar system. At least I don't see a sage's wisdom or self-control in you." Castin's massive body trembled, and two weapon limbs emerged from the carapace behind him: the left molten, the right plasma. "You're provoking me! Do you think my Huangquan No. 8 weapon isn't sharp enough?"

"Emmm. Today, you will see the power of my mechanical swarm! They are very different from before!" Su Weier showed no sign of weakness. Among the followers behind him, three armed mechas immediately took off into the air.

Private sparring is encouraged within the Space Wolves, and the Mechanicus who fight alongside the Legion can also resolve private issues in the ring. Of course, unlike the physical combat of the Space Wolves, these Archsages rarely fight in person, their combat robots taking the lead instead. Thus, somewhere on the Endless Journey, for a period of time, the Space Wolves' Iron Priests could "pick up" a lot of new and interesting things almost every day.

"Humph, it's just picking up some legacy from our predecessors." Castin's words were full of contempt. The three Forge Worlds all participated in the reverse engineering of the Sky Surveyor. Of course, it was not just the Mechanicus. In fact, the Space Wolves and some technicians of unknown origin also participated.

Honestly, Balder's compensation to the Mechanicum was substantial. Aeolus VIII received the blueprints for a new plasma critical reactor, Mars received the templates for a new anti-gravity system, and Lucius received some of the software and information transmission equipment. Of course, these were only a portion of the Sky Surveyor's reverse engineering efforts. While the three organizations had acquired considerable technology, they couldn't even reverse engineer a complete Sky Surveyor, let alone the recently commissioned Frost Bear heavy gunship. Only the Legion's Forge World, currently under construction, could complete the entire system.

As for whether everyone should share their findings? Ummm. Just look at the attitudes of Castin and Su Weier, who are eager to show off their skills to each other, and you can tell that they're not going to be able to do that anytime soon!

"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. This time, the Wang's Treasure special transport ship will bring us 20 Bear heavy gunships. These aircraft will be divided into four groups, which will be maintained and serviced by us and the Space Wolves Legion respectively. In addition, Lord Balder agreed that we can improve one of the aircraft without affecting its combat use. And during the battle, you can command and control this improved aircraft to perform tasks. If you want to compete with each other, why can't we compete with the orcs on the battlefield?" Lucius's Nolan Sage spoke, her calm and gentle voice was like a fire extinguisher, gradually cooling down the emotions of both sides.

"Trash! Sooner or later, I'll let you see the power and output of my Huangquan No. 8!"

"Martian technology is invincible! Stupid foreign slaves!" After the two sides exchanged a string of binary messages, they finally quieted down.

The three Great Sages were fully aware of Balder's intentions. He was simply trying to steal some of their technology, but they were willing! Upon receiving this news, Great Sage Suvel made a decision in less than a millisecond, accepting the offer. After all, even if you didn't want to do it, there were other Forge Worlds that wanted to. It was rumored that a Forge World called Steel Ball also wanted to join the Sixth Legion's expedition, putting immense pressure on the three current entities. After all, they had at least given you this platform to test. If you didn't, you wouldn't even be able to find it!

"Get to work!" Suvel pointed a tentacle, and groups of Martian Mechanicus priests and slaves moved to their respective areas. Castin and his mechanical crawlers moved to the other side. Sage Nolan's men stood between the two groups, fearing any further mishaps.

On the other side of the hangar were the Iron Hands and Space Wolves technicians. The technical geeks from the Xth Legion were rubbing their hands in preparation for a major battle. Meanwhile, their colleagues, the Space Wolves' Iron Priests, were poring over a full-sized repair manual! The technological disparity between the two sides was evident.

"Wang's Treasure has arrived." The voice of the Endless Journey sounded in Balder's ears, but the tone was a little strange. After all, he felt that the name of this special cargo ship was really... too funny.

"Let's get started. Open the hangar door and docking port No. 6, let our Bear heavy gunship fly in, and then transfer other accessories and equipment directly into the ship through the docking port." Bader ordered, and then everyone started the internal circulation system on the power armor.

As the 200-meter-wide hangar door opened, the vast universe appeared before everyone. In the distance, Wang's Treasure also opened its hangar, sending 20 Bear heavy gunships to the Endless Journey.

"What a giant!" Dukain looked at the approaching bomber. The aircraft was somewhat flat and extremely wide. According to data, the Frost Bear heavy gunship was 46 meters long, over 50 meters wide, and had a maximum height of 15 meters. Its shape somewhat resembled a bat from the Terran archaic creatures. It could simultaneously carry out attacks on Titans and limited transport missions.

"This is probably the largest atmospheric combat ship currently mass-produced by the Legion. Even a Stormbird is nothing more than an elk next to an elephant," Dukain exclaimed. Dukain was well-read and had a keen interest in some of the creatures of Ancient Terra.

"This is just the beginning. In the future, we will have bigger and more advanced equipment," Bader said with a smile.

"May our cooperation be as strong as steel!" Du Kain stretched out his hand.

"Certainly," Balder responded.

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A few minutes later, when the last batch of Bear gunships entered the hangar, with the hangar door closed, everyone became busy. They began to inspect and debug these aircraft, read and input various data, and prepare to establish a good relationship with the machine spirits of these big guys...

"Let's go and see these big guys." Bader said to Dukain.