Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

In conventional combat, they were agile, all-terrain units capable of handling a wide range of non-Titan-level engagements. In the event of a demonic encounter, they served as the vanguard of a breaching formation and a powerful weapon against the greater demons. Even without psykers, a few giant mechs could simply leap forward and slash with their blessed stance swords, effectively wielding any lesser-known greater demon.

"Nice stuff." With the collaboration of Balder and the Lord of Radiance, the first giant mech was nearly completed. Standing approximately eight meters tall, it resembled a larger version of the Iron Wolf. Its arms could carry weapons comparable to those of a Knight Titan, including the extremely rare Volcano Spear laser cannon! The shoulder weapons were a bit less advanced, but still roughly on par with the Knight Titan's top armament, including missile pods, autocannons, and melta cannons. A jetpack sat at the rear, allowing the mech to fly for a limited time.

"Well, it's still a little short. Replace the robotic arm for me. Replace it with the No. 3 robotic arm, and then install a weapon slot on the robotic arm." Balder said after looking at it for a moment.

"Just how severe is your fear of insufficient firepower?" the Lord of Radiance said after completing the installation according to Balder's request. Even as an AI, he felt that his weaponry was far inferior to that of the Ancient One beside him.

"That's good, suitable for both long-range and short-range attacks," Balder said with satisfaction. Originally, the Titan's arms were similar to the Knight Titan's, with their ranged weapons dangling directly from the shoulders. But now, the improved Titan's arms are truly two arms. The front fists are two large power fists! Two smaller ranged weapons are stored in the weapon slots on the upper forearms.

So, the original arm weapon combination changed from two ranged weapons to two Power Fists and two ranged weapons. If you choose a large Power Sword, Power Hammer, or Power Halberd, you can hold them with both hands... This combination can be used for both long-range and short-range combat. If the ranged weapons on your arms feel a bit cumbersome during close combat, you can open the weapon slots and lock them, temporarily discarding the weapons.

"Have you considered the energy supply issue? Two extra power fists, and even a power halberd. The latter is a power melee and long-range composite weapon that is more than ten meters long!" asked the Lord of Glory.

"We can equip the giant with a higher-level power core." Balder said indifferently.

"Sorry, not right now at least."

"Then connect the two Nova Reactors in parallel, and let me handle the heat dissipation and stability," Balder said nonchalantly. With psychic energy and the Flashfrost Crystal, heat dissipation wouldn't be a problem.

"Okay, you are the boss, you have the final say." The Lord of Glory said helplessly.

However, after some tinkering, Balder, to the Lord of Radiance's astonishment, discovered that this improved giant mech could actually operate stably. Standing eight meters tall and considerably thinner than the Knight mech, this mech also featured an advanced command and communication network, allowing it to connect with allied combat vehicles. It also had a dedicated multi-purpose drone for reconnaissance, defense, clearing out enemy troops, and serving as bait.

"Okay, let's make a batch right away based on this prototype. The number won't be large, 18 units will be enough. It shouldn't be a big problem," Bader asked.

"No problem," said the Lord of Radiance. After all, the Lord of Radiance was an ancient AI, and it also had the massive space fortress of the Star Fortress. Plus, the Eldar provided the reactors and wraith bones, so even a batch could be made by hand. Furthermore, to allow the Space Wolves to quickly get up to speed, the first generation of Colossi were equipped with an upgraded version of the Iron Wolf. While the latter's limited functionality meant it couldn't fully utilize the Colossi's capabilities, that didn't matter. After all, the Colossi's first battle was to "stun" Guilliman. Fighting those unseen "worldly" members of the U-group wouldn't be a problem!

"What are you doing?" The Lord of Radiance looked at the crystal in his hand that was shining with psychic light.

"Me? You don't think the Eldar will give you anything for free, do you? Everything comes at a price. And if everyone cooperates happily this time, there will be better things in the future." Balder snorted.

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"Honorable traveler, I come here in response to your call." After Balder returned to the depths of the Star Castle and dismissed the others, he once again came to the depths of consciousness, where he saw the two-faced messenger waiting for him.

"Are you really going to do this?" asked the traveler.

"Yes, the great Eldar gods are about to take action against Comoros." said the two-faced messenger.

"Okay, take this. It will make your operation smoother," the traveler said. He then handed the two-faced messenger a crystal that shone with blue and white light.

"This is the product of the combination of my power and the power of the Webway. You can open a channel for the fleet to pass through in Comoros anytime and anywhere." said the traveler.

"Thank you for your help. May the friendship between the Eldar and the Humans last forever. May the glory of the Gods of Order shine upon the entire galaxy." The two-faced messenger bowed and took the traveler's power fragment.

"Okay, let's go down." said the traveler.

The Eldar didn't demand any reward from the Traveler, but as a god-ascending being, the Traveler wouldn't easily owe the Eldar a debt of karma. Just like how he'd reincarnated under the Eldar's protection, and then allowed the Eldar God of the Dead to emerge prematurely. And now, the Traveler couldn't bear the Eldar's debt of karma. So, he gave the Eldar god this powerful weapon that could open a portal in Comoros.

Originally, the Traveler couldn't deeply intervene in the Webway system. However, after the Eldar gods ascended to power, the Traveler merged their own power with that of the Webway, becoming the most agile of the gods of order! He was also able to open a loophole in the Webway's rendezvous point at Comoros, and he did it better than the Eldar gods, thus repaying them. As for the technology sent by the Eldar? It was merely an addition, not something to be taken seriously.

"We'll need to figure out this Nova Reactor when we have time. It's not good to let someone else get their hands on this technology. Also, we'll need to build a Psionic Giant Mech to specifically deal with those powerful psychic races and demons," the Traveler muttered to himself after exiting. The Empire has more powerful weapons, like the Psionic Titans of the Order of Malevolence, but they're too rare. The Space Wolves also need their own Psionic Assassins!

"Guilliman, you have secured your victory this time! This is the will of the gods." Balder, who had been busy for several months, said confidently before leaving.

At the same time, in the distant Macragge, Guilliman, who was writing something, suddenly felt a chill on his body and the quill in his hand fell on the table.

"Incomprehensible," Guilliman muttered, picking up his pen.

Chapter 193: A Trip to Macragge (1 words, additional chapters with rewards and blades)

"My lord, the Navigators have sensed a resonance within the Warp. The Supreme Lord Commander of the Space Wolves and his fleet are nearing their arrival," Primarch Guard Ionid Hill reported to Guilliman. (As context suggests, during the Heresy, Ionid Hill was Second Captain, so for now, I will simply refer to him as a Primarch Guard.)

"Very good, I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. I also want to communicate with the elites of other legions. Tell everyone to prepare to welcome the arrival of distinguished guests." Guilliman said excitedly.

Just a month ago, the Emperor suddenly set out on a journey with the Seventh Legion. In the conversation between the Emperor and Guilliman before leaving, the Emperor hinted that this time the communication between the two armies would be completely handed over to Guilliman and the Emperor would not interfere. This made Guilliman a little flattered, because he knew that when most of the brothers met, the Emperor was secretly manipulating the situation behind the scenes.

During the meeting between Horus and Ferrus, some unpleasant things reportedly went wrong due to the Emperor's lack of coordination. This time, the Emperor entrusted Guilliman with full authority, clearly a sign of trust in him. Guilliman believed he could manage the situation within certain limits, allowing the other party to feel his ability and excellence while also creating a positive atmosphere.

Around Mandeville Point in the Macragge system, Guilliman deployed his massive welcoming fleet. His Ultramarines division was in the center, flanked by the Mechanicum fleet of the recovered Forge Worlds to his left, and the Imperial Navy and Rogue Trader fleet to his right. The entire fleet formed an extreme inverted V formation, like a giant extending its arms to greet its friends. Hundreds of warships of various types were lined up in a neat formation, proclaiming the might of the Ultramarines and its affiliated forces.

"How will this Supreme Lord Commander arrange his opening?" Guilliman looked at Mandeville Point in the distance, daydreaming and speculating.

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"Guilliman's still stuck with his old ways. The Ultramarines' fleet is too specialized." Across the veil between the void and reality, Baldur looked at Guilliman's welcoming fleet in the distance. Most of the heavy warships in the fleet were in the hands of the Imperial Navy and the Mechanicus, while the Ultramarines had very few medium and large warships. This behavior not only displeased Dorn, but also Baldur, as this arrangement was truly unacceptable.

"Come, let Guilliman see how we organize our fleets," Balder said after a moment's thought. "Tell all fleets to prepare to jump out of the warp."

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"They are coming!" With the Mandeville Point area, the curtain of void and reality was opened, and the huge Space Wolves fleet finally emerged from the void. Under the coordination and guidance of Balder, the entire fleet almost maintained its formation and passed through the channel between the two worlds.

The first to emerge from the void was the vanguard fleet, primarily composed of cruisers. Led by several large, fast cruisers, dozens of cruisers, escorted by frigates, emerged from the void in neat formations. Like a cone, the five cruiser divisions first appeared before the Ultramarines and Guilliman.

"Their formation is so neat. It seems that the turbulence of the warp and reality cannot affect them at all!" An Imperial Navy general said in surprise.

Looking at the neatly arranged fleet before him, Guilliman fell into deep thought. He had heard that the Space Wolves possessed special means to ensure their fleets arrived on time, and at the right moment, could enter and exit the Warp in complete formation. However, hearing about it was one thing, but actually seeing it still shocked Guilliman at their strength and ability.

"The enemy's strength isn't just psychic power." Guilliman, using his superhuman vision to carefully observe the opposing fleet, soon discovered that the fleets were maintaining nearly identical movements. This vanguard fleet included five large cruisers, over 5 corvettes, and a large number of frigates. These warships varied in size, maneuverability, speed, and position. If psychic power merely allowed the fleet to safely enter and exit the Warp, then the coordinated movements of these fleets at this moment fully demonstrated the strength of their masters!

Under impeccable calculations, the entire vanguard fleet moved in unison, with different squadrons following routes of varying lengths and trajectories, creating a sense of rigor and discipline! Guilliman secretly admired the boldness of this fleet's deployment and the mastery of its training. His own fleet couldn't possibly do that.

Battleship duels and group battles are different. In a one-on-one duel, it's all about who has better hardware performance, while in a group battle, you need to consider the clustering effect. For example, when grouping battleships, it's common to group ships of the same tier together to perform a specific mission. This way, because the ships have similar maneuverability, they can move in unison, making them easier to command.

Obviously, while this organizational principle is simple to use, it's not always optimal. For example, a single squadron might need to be composed of ships with different missions to suit different purposes. Take, for example, a cruiser division within the Space Wolves' vanguard fleet. This division consists of seven ships, with the flagship being a large cruiser, the core and spearhead of the fleet. Of the other six cruisers, four are close-combat cruisers, primarily relying on artillery and torpedoes. At the same time, two aircraft carriers are also available to counter enemy frigates and defend against carrier-based aircraft.

A small formation with three different types of warships can better respond to various situations, which is better than simply forming seven cruisers of the same type because the former is more adaptable. An all-melee cruiser fleet is undoubtedly vulnerable to carrier-based aircraft. Without the spearhead of a large cruiser, there may be insufficient power to cut through the enemy formation.

Those who could flexibly coordinate fleets like a cocktail were masters. Furthermore, these warships and the accompanying escort fleets moved swiftly and agilely. Guilliman believed he could create a squadron by extracting some elite commanders and ships from his own legions, but creating several such squadrons would be difficult.

"The Space Wolves' main fleet is here!" As the void curtain widened further, the main fleet, led by five Splendid-class battleships, finally appeared before Guilliman. As the five massive, arrow-like vessels emerged from the void into the physical universe, everyone was stunned by the sheer size and aggressiveness of their hulls! Their pointed forms and densely packed main guns on the front instilled a chilling sense of murderous intent in everyone!

While the Splendid-class battleship is about the same length as a typical battleship, perhaps 10 kilometers, don't forget that a typical battleship is only about 1.6 kilometers wide, with a length-to-width ratio of around 6. However, the Splendid-class battleship is different, measuring approximately 4.5 kilometers at its widest point. This means that its size and weight far exceed those of a typical battleship. Add to that its arrow-sharp front and its barrage of artillery, and the pressure is palpable! Ferrus even once said that in actual combat, a single Splendid-class battleship could at least take down two standard Imperial battleships with moderate losses! After all, the long-range gun array, the wide hull, and the massive size of this class of battleship effectively elevate this class above the average Imperial battleship!

Behind the five Splendid-class battleships were the Mechanicus's large battleships, like stars surrounding the moon, protecting the five Splendid-class battleships in their center. The selection of the Mechanicus battleships accompanying this wave was also very distinctive, all of them enhanced in direct combat capabilities. The planetary cannons on the bow and the backpack lance cannons on the deck, combined with the hangar bays, allowed them to exert the vast majority of their firepower in direct combat. Together, these Mechanicus battleships and the Splendid-class battleships formed an indestructible spearhead, seemingly able to pierce through all enemies in front.

The remaining escort warships, including cruisers and other vessels, were deployed on both wings of the fleet. The entire fleet was like the wings of a giant dragon, ready to pounce at any time.

"Ehmmmm. What a first-rate warship! I'm so envious." Guilliman couldn't help but sigh. If the fleet formation had previously made Guilliman believe he could master it with a little effort, then the technical issues were completely different. Because, unless the enemy provided the technology, it was impossible to build it on his own Forge World. Guilliman understood this point when he looked at the excited Mechanicus shaking their tentacles beside him!

The last to emerge from the Warp was a conventional battleship flotilla and accompanying escorts. These were the typical Imperial battleships and aircraft carriers used in flanking battle lines. However, unlike the warships Guilliman was familiar with, these ships had fewer broadside guns, but were instead equipped with large, long-range cannons on their decks. These guns were more technically challenging and consumed more energy, but they possessed a greater range and power. Clearly, this fleet excelled at long-range engagements.

"Two different engagement modes within a single fleet?" Guilliman frowned, thinking. It was clear that the first wave of battleships were clearly engaged head-on. The following wave, however, engaged in standard battle line engagements. Imperial Navy battleships primarily came in two types: one type, the battle line ship, designed for long-range broadside engagements. The other, heavily armored and equipped with numerous large-caliber cannons, charged forward, cutting into enemy defenses and employing dense broadside firepower to simultaneously fire from both sides, unleashing a massive firepower in a short period of time. As for this type of purely forward engagement ship, Guilliman had heard of it mostly within the Eldar fleet.

The tactical purpose of this arrangement was simple: to put it bluntly, it was a battle line and a hammer. The heavy battleships in the battle line acted as the hammer, using their broadside firepower and thick armor to draw incoming attacks. The forward-facing battleships, acting as the spearhead of the attack, then acted as the hammer, using their high speed and powerful forward firepower to quickly impact and cleave the enemy's lines, thereby completely destabilizing the enemy's forces. However, this tactical concept was easy to say but difficult to execute.

After all, these are two capital ships with completely different mechanics. It's like a warrior who typically only uses one weapon for melee combat. If someone can wield two blades simultaneously and survive multiple encounters, you know by looking at their weapons that the opponent is definitely formidable. And yet, this High Lord Commander of the Space Wolves wields two different weapons. Imagine the difficulty.

"If it were me, I wouldn't easily build a highly targeted battleship like the Splendid class," Guilliman thought to himself. Guilliman knew about the Splendid class battleships. After all, starting construction on such a massive battleship involved so many aspects that it couldn't be concealed. Furthermore, Balder had no intention of concealing the details; he welcomed orders from other Legions. Therefore, Guilliman was also aware of these newly released super battleships.

However, most Imperial Navy officers and high-ranking officers remained on the sidelines regarding this class of warship. After all, it wasn't just the sheer cost of the vessel; the question of how it would fit into the existing system was even more crucial. Even Guilliman, concerned about fleet command and coordination, expressed skepticism, let alone those with lesser abilities. Baldur's opinion of Guilliman's military prowess wasn't high, but that was relative to some powerful Primarchs. Honestly, Guilliman was undoubtedly one of the Imperium's top military minds.

"But that's good too. I can use this opportunity to see how effective this enemy's tactical system is," Guilliman thought to himself. Guilliman admitted that the enemy's strength was indeed somewhat unexpected, but it also ignited his fighting spirit. As a Primarch, he believed he was always a match for his peers. Now, with an opponent of his own caliber, the exchange of ideas and discussions between them was a real pleasure.

"Prepare to welcome the distinguished guest!" Guilliman ordered. As he approached Baldur's fleet, Baldur and a group of high-ranking officers from other legions were also sizing up the Ultramarines.

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"Everything is so standard. It's not bad in any aspect, but it can't be called amazing either." Balder said in his heart as he looked at the fleet opposite.

"They're all standard Imperial warships, mass-produced goods," Gabriel Santo whispered to Felix beside him. Santo was actually a little disappointed with the opposing fleet. It wasn't that Guilliman's fleet was weak, but rather that it was too ordinary. As he said, all the warships were mass-produced goods, unlike the Iron Hands and Space Wolves, who had modified existing warships or simply designed their own. In his view, these common warships were soulless, lacking substance, let alone the pursuit of excellence.

"It's a bit average." Felix nodded, and the two big bosses of the technology-controlled legion gave the U group a hint of contempt.

After going through a series of procedures, Baldur and his entourage finally boarded Guilliman's flagship, the Macragge's Glory. Regarding this famous Glorious Queen-class battleship, Baldur could only say that it was quite large and had important historical and symbolic significance. As for how advanced it was, he could only say it was just average.

In the hangar of Macragge's Glory, Baldur saw Guilliman in person for the first time. He was dressed in Ultramarine Blue, his left hand a commanding hand, his right resting on a dagger at his waist. He was naturally tall. But no matter how Baldur looked at him, he didn't feel like a general.

"It might be more appropriate if you were wearing a robe," Baldur thought to himself. Meanwhile, Guilliman was also observing Baldur, this powerful being whose name he had only heard of. He carefully observed the man in the distance who was much taller than the average Space Marine. Baldur was also wearing a suit of power armor. There weren't many decorations on the surface except for the legion's mark, but the power armor itself was very ingeniously designed. The entire body was wrapped in a curved structure, and the originally tough power armor instead showed a touch of elegance and flexibility. Outside the power armor was a smock, on which were painted symbols of forge hammers, lighthouses, and ships. Guilliman had never seen these before, but at the first sight, he knew what these symbols meant.

"An outstanding general? Or a remarkable traveler and forger?" In Balder, Guilliman saw a perfect fusion of two seemingly incompatible qualities. In Guilliman's eyes, Balder could be both an excellent general and a brilliant forger. This significantly boosted Guilliman's favorability. After all, as the ruler of Macragge's pocket empire, he was well aware of the role of military commanders and technocrats.

Generals wield swords to safeguard the Empire, sages chart the path of human progress, and bureaucrats manage society, ensuring greater efficiency and a better life for the people. Guilliman considers himself an excellent ruler, but certainly not a knowledgeable technocrat. As for the military? Guilliman feels he can still give it a go!

"Welcome, Supreme Lord Commander of the Space Wolves, Lord Baldur, and comrades and warriors from various legions. Macragge welcomes you all. May we enjoy friendship and exchange experiences here. For humanity, for the Empire, for the Emperor. Let us join hands, share weal and woe, and fight together!" said Guilliman.

"Great Son of the Emperor, great Lord of Macragge, Master of the Ultramarines, I come here in accordance with the will of the Emperor and the Primarch of the Legion, hoping that the communication between us can promote mutual progress. I hope that we can use each other's wisdom to open up new ideas for each other. I believe that this exchange will benefit both of us greatly." Baldur responded.

"I believe this will be a successful exchange." Guilliman then extended his hand. The two then shook hands.

Guilliman is still very capable. In addition to the welcoming ceremony, Guilliman also took Balder to overlook the entire Macragge and surrounding facilities in space. Under Balder's extraordinary vision, the entire planet came into his sight. It has to be said that Guilliman is indeed very talented in construction and farming.

"Under your leadership, Macragge has become the jewel of this star field. I have seen many pocket empires and worlds, but in terms of prosperity, none can compare with Macragge. The forge worlds of the Adeptus Mechanicus are rigid and solidified. Your world, on the other hand, is full of vitality, perfectly integrating production, research, civilization, and art, making them a whole, not just a factory." Baldur did not hesitate to praise Guilliman's achievements.

Balder still admired Guilliman's political talents, and this sincerity was naturally felt by Guilliman, and he was also proud of the planet under his rule.

"This is what we should do. In the future, more planets will be brought under my jurisdiction. I will make these worlds models and benchmarks for the Imperium. I believe that humanity will achieve new prosperity and revival under our leadership," Guilliman said. "As the Space Wolves also have fiefdoms, I believe that our two Legions will exchange and cooperate in many areas, such as political views, official business, production, and technology."

"If possible, I hope the Ultramarines can provide the Space Wolves with a group of qualified government officials, or provide relevant training. We can provide adequate compensation," Baldur said. Guilliman's strength lies not only in his being a humanoid government processing terminal, but also in the fact that he has established a relatively efficient and clean government system. This is exactly what the Space Wolves need most.

"You are too kind. My subordinates have only done their jobs. If you are willing, I can select a group of people to go there." Guilliman said modestly, but in his heart, he was still very touched by Balder's praise.

Balder truly needed efficient administrators in the Ultima Segmentum. It wasn't because Balder didn't have the time to manage these matters, but rather because his nature as a God Ascendant had already irreversibly altered certain aspects of his personality, such as his attitude and behavior towards certain issues.

For example, what would Guilliman do when faced with something he didn't agree with? He might call a meeting, using his cunning and strategic maneuvering to resolve the issue with the cooperation of his subordinates. This was because Guilliman knew that his handling of certain matters depended on the cooperation of his subordinates. He was merely a decision-maker within the system, and whether things were handled well depended on the performance of the officials below him.

But travelers, emperors, or ascended gods, as well as some who have already become gods, are different. Although they still need subordinates to do certain things, the unique nature of this typical great power makes them do many things more directly and violently!

Were the Primarchs powerful? They were, but their individual strength was limited to the level of destroying a few Titans, which was basically a stretch. The Primarchs knew their power depended on their Legions and their descendants. But the Gods Ascendants were different. If they were serious, they could destroy entire star systems with a single wave of their hands, treating everything as mere ants.

Moreover, due to their different perspectives, the Emperor and the Traveler often couldn't communicate clearly to their subordinates. For example, the Emperor couldn't tell Malcador that his disciple was a divine reserve. And the Traveler couldn't tell Russ that he was actually his uncle... (The Traveler believed he had appeared before the Emperor.) They each had their own plans, some of which even the Primarch couldn't understand. Many things they had to shoulder on their own. Thus, the Emperor and the Traveler shared a common hobby: when faced with a major issue, they would retreat and figure out a solution on their own...

Therefore, for general administrative management, Balder is still willing to hand it over to mortal officials with sufficiently high quality and ability, including Astarte.

Afterwards, the conversation between the two sides quickly turned to government affairs, people's livelihoods, education, and scientific research. A God Ascended who was proficient in farming and a Primarch who was also proficient in farming had a very interesting conversation. After these issues were discussed, the two sides discussed the organization of the Legion.

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"This is the basic organizational structure of our Legion. You can take a look." Guilliman handed a data tablet to Baldur. Of course, this was just a basic organizational chart, not a true description of the Ultramarines' current personnel or equipment.

"This organization is similar to the original legion organization of the empire. Of course, due to the execution of certain special tasks, some modifications have been made to the equipment combinations." Balder said as he looked at it.

What was the organization of the Legions during the Great Crusade? Generally speaking, it was quite chaotic. Each Legion developed its own configuration after the Primarch's return. However, before the Primarch's return, there was a relatively uniform structure.

The highest level is naturally the Legion. Initially, large-scale Legions typically numbered tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands. Below the Legion was the Chapter. This Chapter was completely different from the later so-called Grand Chapter. According to the "Basic Principles of War Strategy" compiled during the early years of the Great Crusade, a Chapter consisted of 1 men, composed of ten companies of men... Below the Company were various Squads, each of varying sizes.

Each Chapter is assigned a dedicated expeditionary fleet, primarily composed of medium-sized cruisers and smaller battle barges, along with a number of specialized assault cruisers, frigates, and pillagers. These fleets are characterized by their simplicity of construction and their large numbers, allowing for rapid construction across the many worlds of Ultramar.

Balder wasn't particularly impressed by this setup, as it lacked sufficient hierarchy. A squad typically consisted of a few to 20 men, while a company consisted of 1000 men. The difference in command levels was significant. (This is what's written in the background; I have no idea how such an outrageous setup could have occurred.)

The Space Wolves' organizational structure is Legion, Company, Battalion, Company, and Squad. This is a five-tiered system. While Russ still uses a Company for specific missions, Balder has transformed the Company into an independent, complete combat unit. Furthermore, the Space Wolves have one more command tier than the Ultramarines.

大连的话，最大的一个大连是万人左右，营是2000到4000人。连是200到400人。然后下面会是小队。小队的规格一般是20到30人左右。因为太空野狼技术装备有些多，所以最基层的编制会偏大一些。

Guilliman would also assign different equipment to each chapter based on the mission it was assigned. For example, some siege-focused units would be equipped with overstaffed armor, while some extermination-focused units would be equipped with forbidden equipment not found in other chapters. There was little to say about these things; it all came down to the needs.

"The gap between the Ultramarines' companies and squads is quite large. Squads are too small, while companies are too large. An additional level of command would be beneficial," Bader said. Of course, Bader only mentioned this issue briefly, and it was up to the Ultramarines to decide whether to listen or not. After all, the Ultramarines had more than enough troops to fight conventional battles.

"Of course, such a formation will depend entirely on the individual Legions' circumstances. However, regarding the fleet formation, I believe someone has already warned you that the Ultramarines' fleet is too lightweight and too focused," Baldur said. Dorn was an expert in fleet warfare, and given his temperament, he would undoubtedly offer some advice to Guilliman. If Guilliman were to engage a powerful enemy in this manner, he would suffer heavy losses.

"The Imperial Navy will undertake normal fleet combat tasks, and my legions will only do the tasks they are better at." Guilliman said after thinking for a while.

"Haha." Balder chuckled and said, "We all know that warships with Space Marines are more effective in resisting boarding attacks. So, if the capital ships of the Imperial Fleet face the risk of boarding, would you deploy Space Marines on them?"

"When necessary, Space Marines can be deployed to various fleets." said Guilliman.

"Very good, let's change the question. If we attack a powerful enemy, we need the close cooperation between the navy fleet and the Space Marine fleet. We need the navy's heavy gunboats to face the enemy fleet and space station. At the same time, we need the Space Marine fleet to resort to boarding and teleportation attacks to capture key nodes. Then who will command this combat mission? Is it the Imperial Navy general or the legion commander?" said Bader.

Upon hearing this, Guilliman didn't respond immediately, because he clearly understood the problem. According to this setting, conflict would arise between the fleets due to their respective priorities. For example, the navy's mission was to attack the enemy fleet and provide necessary cover. So, when faced with immense pressure, the admiral faced a choice: should he ensure the safety of his own fleet, or ensure the Space Marines boarding?

Similarly, during attacks, the Space Marines' mission was too singular: simply deliver their men and begin slaughtering. They might deliberately ignore the pressures of fleet warfare, believing that that was the Imperial Navy's business and had little to do with them. Clearly, the Imperial Navy and the Space Marine fleet, two separate entities, would create numerous difficulties in coordination. Guilliman was clearly aware of this, and he also knew that his proposed joint command, a mutually agreed-upon approach, would be unconvincing. Both men, with their intelligence, understood that such a so-called alliance would essentially amount to compromise... and would not be very efficient.

"In your opinion, the formation of the fleet is not just a military issue," Bader said with a smile.

"Heimdall, take your men to relax." Balder turned and said to his men.

"As you command, Your Excellency the Supreme Lord Commander." Heimdall bowed and left.

"Hill, you should go down and rest too." Guilliman ordered his subordinates.

With the departure of the idlers, the two were finally able to talk about some more sensitive topics.

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"Dorn also mentioned this to me. We had a debate, and it wasn't pretty." Guilliman poured Balder a glass of sweet wine and filled it for himself. "He saw my arrangements as a military matter, but that was only the surface, while you saw the underlying essence."

"This is actually a complicated political issue. My fiefdom is different from that of the Space Wolves. I had already established this pocket kingdom before the Emperor found me, but the Space Wolves are not like that, because you had the legion first and then the fiefdom. All your fiefdoms were conquered by the legion itself, and this difference led to some differences between us." Guilliman said.

"I understand. Since you established this pocket kingdom first, when the Legion, an external force, came into your hands, there was bound to be conflict. Normally, the Imperial Fleet would be incorporated into the Legion fleet. Doing so would undoubtedly cause significant damage to the existing political ecosystem and exacerbate the conflict between the Ultramar fleet and the Legion. That's why you designed this model to keep the two sides as isolated as possible to minimize conflict."

Baldur understood Guilliman's political motives. It was simply a matter of the old versus the new. Guilliman's family background was so strong, he already had power before the Emperor arrived. In such a situation, there would always be conflict and competition between the old and new.

Actually, the Space Wolves are also like this? Didn't you see the barbarians from Asaheim and the blacksmiths from the Iron Islands fighting at the beginning? It's just that the problems Guilliman faces are more difficult. Similar situations also occurred in the 40K era. For example, the Imperial Navy cannot have large-scale ground combat forces, and the Imperial Guard cannot have fleets. The Space Marines do have both fleets and ground combat forces, but they are strictly limited.