Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"Gana Ganhilt, you go and try it." Russ ordered, looking at the offspring in front of him who was 4 meters tall after turning into a werewolf.

"Okay." Ganner Ganshilt deactivated the disassembly function on his power fists. He held the shield in his other hand.

"Torte, don't use your psychic powers," Rus warned. In fact, when not in combat, Rus was very strict with his psychics. Furthermore, since this was just a test of strength, it was best not to use something as uncertain as psychic powers. Looking at Torte, whose stature had swelled several times, Rus estimated his current combat effectiveness.

"Begin!" Following Homiel's command, Thort Bloodhowl immediately rushed towards his opponent, his movements as swift as a phantom. Even faster than the Space Wolves' Custodians! The Terminator Power Armor inherently limited the Space Marine's mobility, and the same was true for the Centurion. The opponent's speed far exceeded Ganner Ganhilt's expectations. As a fist as big as a washbasin approached, Ganhilt only had time to aim his shield at the opponent. Then, the heavily armored Captain of the First Company felt as if he had been hit head-on by a Rhino transport vehicle, sent flying by the immense inertia!

"Holy crap!" At that moment, Garner Ganhilt felt just like one of Russ's minions had felt when facing Balder. There was no way he could fight him. The opponent's strength far surpassed his even in his Terminator Power Armor, and his reaction speed was also quite fast.

"Sorry, I was a bit too strong." Tort was also stunned when he saw the captain being slapped away. He apologized subconsciously. He felt that he didn't use much strength. He had fought against the bone eaters in the past.

"Next, you defend and he attacks," Russ ordered.

Ganhilt glanced at the shield in his hand. This attack was still far inferior to Balder's. After all, the latter had directly destroyed the shield in its defensive position. And this palm, while powerful, was still lacking in attack power. Ganhilt then launched an attack, repeatedly hitting the opponent with the shield in his left hand and the power gauntlet in his right.

The opponent's reaction was so rapid that Ganhilt's direct attacks struggled to land. However, his lack of combat experience made him easily fooled by feints. After familiarizing himself with the opponent, Ganhilt's fists and shield struck him repeatedly. However, without a breakaway stance, his fists felt like they were resting on some flexible material. A dull thud was heard, and aside from the opponent's occasional sway, there was no other effect.

"This guy's physique is close to that of an Iron Wolf tactical mecha. And his agility is at the level of the Imperial Guard. I estimate that even with a grenade launcher, it would be difficult to hurt him without armor." After a simple test with Tort limiting his strength, Ghana Ganshilt commented.

"Very good. You will follow me from now on. I will not reveal your secret to outsiders unless it is absolutely necessary. In the future, I will prepare new armor and weapons for you to adapt to your other form." Rus said.

The Battle of Shana ended with a somewhat hasty farewell between the two Legions. After the successive battles, the Space Wolves needed rest and replenishment, while the Dark Angels had their own new missions. Jonson also prepared to meet his new allies. Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Horus and his small group welcomed a new brother.

Chapter 244 Khan's Decision

"We finally arrived here first." Qin Xia said excitedly as he looked at the orc planet in front of him that was surrounded by the White Scars fleet.

"Yes, this is a great victory. We have proved our capabilities and tactics. Our efforts have not been in vain. The long period of maneuvering and probing was to find the opponent's weaknesses in order to deliver a fatal blow. We arrived here faster than the Luna Wolves, the Emperor's Children and the Death Guard, and achieved kills that were no less than theirs." Zhuba Khan was equally ambitious.

Aboard the White Scars' flagship, the Bladestorm, a group of high-ranking members of the Fifth Legion celebrated their victory. Meanwhile, at the head table, the Khan and Balder were less jubilant. The Khan was well aware of the reasons for their victory. Balder, on the other hand, had little interest in this level of competition. Winning was par for the course. The two men were discussing something related to their victory, but it wasn't solely about war.

"Well done! Our losses were few, our gains were significant, and we achieved victory over Mortarion. You have triumphed over one of your brothers," Baldur began. This battle itself was more than just a military one. Shortly after the Khan's return, Horus welcomed a fourth brother: Mortarion, Primarch of the Death Guard, the future traitor, leader of the Nurgle Legions, and lord of decay and plague.

Then, with four legions under his command, Horus launched a massive crusade against an Ork nation. During this campaign, tensions grew between Mortarion and the Khan. Mortarion and his legions excelled at frontal combat, particularly their steady, resolute, and nearly unstoppable infantry advances. With the return of his Primarch, this ability to hold the line was exponentially enhanced. Meanwhile, the Khan and his legions excelled at mobile warfare.

Mortarion, already somewhat mentally unstable, accused the Khan of being a band of thieves and bandits, incapable of the glory and significance of direct combat. The Khan retorted that simply advancing with a massive force, relying solely on brawn and mindless tactics, was ultimately worthless. After a flurry of verbal attacks, the two sides nearly came to blows. At this point, Horus, once again demonstrating his skill and ability, persuaded the two brothers. He proposed that each Legion fight with its own familiar tactics and a competition between them. Four Legions would advance from three directions towards the heart of the Ork Empire, to see who could reach the Ork capital, Suvir, first.

Horus and Fulgrim were on the same team. After all, the Third Legion was too small to act alone. Furthermore, Horus didn't care much about winning or losing this battle. Therefore, the winner of this battle might be Mortarion or the Khan, but not Horus or Fulgrim.

Then there was Mortarion and the Khan. The outcome of this match was already decided before it even began. Putting aside the fact that Khan's tactical skills were indeed very high, just looking at Balder alone, let's just say that if it were anyone else, as long as they didn't drag their feet too much, Balder would have surely won the match.

However, Balder wasn't ready to go all the way. It wasn't because he still had illusions about Mortarion, but rather because he took the Khan's attitude into consideration. Therefore, Balder laid out three plans for the Khan: a major victory, a minor victory, and a draw. After a brief hesitation, the Khan ultimately chose a minor victory. Clearly, while the Khan disliked his new brother, he didn't want to sever ties; a minor victory would suffice. Furthermore, the Khan essentially refused Balder's help, determined to win the battle on his own. From Balder's perspective, the Khan was indeed highly skilled, and his men were quite capable. Their overall combat power was considered above average for the Legion. However, they lacked farming skills, were relatively small in number, and lacked technical prowess.

"However, this victory won't resolve the conflict between Mortarion and me. He won't acknowledge our tactics and abilities; he'll only deepen our resistance," the Khan said. "I don't mind whether he approves of my tactics and actions, but his self-righteous attitude and extreme ideology are disgusting. Furthermore, the stench that emanates from his respirator mask is even more annoying."

The Khan made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Mortarion. In reality, there were many other areas of conflict between the two, such as their attitudes toward psykers, Mortarion's unreasonable stubbornness, and his dark side. This deeply displeased the Khan. His near-complete annihilation of psykers, along with Mortarion's self-proclaimed resilience and deep disdain for anyone other than Barbarus, disgusted the Khan. In fact, if it weren't for Horus's intervention, the two sides would have parted ways long ago.

"So, in the next siege, we should be more decisive?" Bader said. Since the Khan was no longer planning to restore his relationship with Mortarion, he naturally had to win in a more impressive way.

"Well, let's just consider this as our final battle together with Horus, Fulgrim, and Mortarion," said the Khan.

"Are you ready to participate in the Battle of Randan?" Bader looked at the Khan and said.

"Yes, it seems that the war situation between the Empire and Randan is not going well. I think my strength is needed there." The Khan thought for a while and said.

"That surprises me a bit." Balder looked at the Khan, his eyes filled with admiration. At this point, the Emperor hadn't told the other Primarchs who weren't involved that the Imperium had lost a Legion and a Primarch. The Khan's ability to see this surprised Balder somewhat.

"There is very little intelligence about the Battle of Randan, but we can still find out something from some clues. For example, I haven't heard about a certain legion for a long time. And after the Battle of Shana, the Space Wolves Legion, led by Russ, temporarily withdrew from the battlefield. The Dark Angels Legion immediately disappeared among the stars, and that's not all. The Iron Warriors Legion of the Perturabo brothers was urgently withdrawn and disappeared. The legions of Ferrus, Clarks and Guilliman are preparing to go to the front again. In this case, the Empire has only two possibilities, one is a great victory, and the other is a great defeat. The former is to pursue the enemy to expand the victory, and the latter is that unpredictable situations have occurred on the battlefield." The Khan sighed and said.

"Then why do you think it was a great defeat?" Balder continued.

"The Endless Journey and the Supreme Lord Commander of the Space Wolves are gathering their troops and preparing to rush to the battlefield. The Iron Warriors Legion excels at sieges and frontal combat, and my brother also has a very outstanding assistant. It is obvious that the Empire is mobilizing all reliable military forces on the other side of the galaxy to prepare for a large-scale campaign. If they want to pursue the victory, they will not need so many powerful legions and some unspeakable existences. Only when the enemy's sword is against your neck and the Empire pays an unbearable price, will my father use these terrifying forces that even he cannot fully grasp." The Khan picked up the wine glass next to him and took a sip and said.

"A power that even your father couldn't master?"

"Indeed, the most important thing I've learned from you is that there are always those who are better than you." The Khan sighed. "You weren't afraid of my father, but rather viewed him as a partner. I imagine the same applies to the Space Wolves. And the same must be true of the one accompanying Brother Perturabo. The Great Crusade has been underway for a long time, and during this time, the Primarchs seemed to be the most dazzling figures besides the Emperor himself. But in reality, when faced with a truly formidable enemy, the true masters behind the scenes step to the fore. The Legion is powerful, but to believe it is invincible is not far from failure, or even death."

"Can I ask a question?" the Khan said.

"Of course, as long as it's within my ability to answer," Balder said after a moment's thought. "But at the same time, you must promise me one thing."

"Okay, this is a fair deal." The Khan paused and then said, "What exactly happened on the Randan battlefield? Can you tell me?"

"The Empire has lost a legion and a Primarch. One of your brothers was bewitched and corrupted. The First and Fourth Legions must eliminate the corruption and depravity." Balder did not speak, but used psychic power to tell the Khan the news.

"This... How is it possible?" Although Khan was mentally prepared, he was still shocked speechless when he heard the news.

"So, what I want you to do is that after finishing the game here, your legion will not rush to the Randan battlefield immediately. You need to change clothes and receive new equipment. After you are ready, we will carry out a dangerous and significant expedition with other brother legions. The First and Fourth Legions must first eliminate the corruption. The Sixth Legion and other legions just need to stabilize the front line first, that's all." Balder said.

"Haha, compared to those wars that can easily destroy entire legions, everything here is just a game, meaningless." Khan looked out the porthole at the distant Orc planet. "Some of my brothers are fighting on the front lines, while others are here scheming for so-called glory, wasting their precious energy on unimportant things. It's so boring!" Khan said angrily.

"By the way, my Vast Sky is almost finished, right?" asked Khan.

"Of course, if you need it, it will be here soon," Balder nodded. As his future "Chosen" Primarch, the Traveler had put considerable thought into this. The promised mobile floating fortress was a must. Furthermore, this was something the Traveler had built with his own skill, without any help from the Emperor or the Lord of Radiance.

First, the Traveler made deals with the Mechanicus through various channels, providing some technology in exchange for productivity, and then obtained the corresponding accessories through trade or other means. Of course, such precious war materials also needed to be legitimate, and the Emperor finally decided to give this mobile fortress named Vast Sky to the Fifth Legion. The reason had already been thought of, that is, to prepare for the future Battle of Randan, but it had not been announced yet and only a very few people knew about it.

"Let it go to the designated rendezvous point after it's finished fitting out. After the battle here is over, I have no interest in staying here any longer," said the Khan.

"I thought you would show your flying palace to your brothers." Balder joked.

"I am not as shallow as Fulgrim, nor as glamorous as Horus. I am who I am, and I live and fight according to my own ideas." said the Khan.

"When will news of the Battle of Randan be shared with the other Primarchs?" asked the Khan.

"It should be soon. The Emperor will adjust the military forces across the Empire and then launch an offensive against Randan. All the Primarchs will know about this." said Balder.

"And wait for the Primarch's decision?" asked the Khan.

"Perhaps. That is a matter for the Emperor and His Children, not for me."

"Well, my warriors, the celebration of victory is over. We need to prepare for the upcoming battle. We must use practical actions to prove to all those who despise and slander us that we are superior to them!" The Khan did not answer Badr. Instead, he stood up and spoke to his subordinates in the audience.

"Hurry up and polish your swords and prepare your mounts. A new battle is about to begin, and I will lead you to an even more glorious victory. We will slay our enemies on horseback and destroy the desecrated cities and ruins in flames!" Before the Khan finished speaking, the audience cheered loudly.

"My brothers and I will annihilate all enemies of humanity with our swords."

"Long live humanity, and the Empire will prosper!" The White Scars' officers and soldiers responded to their genetic father with their own words and enthusiasm. Then, led by their respective officers, they returned to their ships to prepare for the next battle.

"Bart (Bader's nickname), my brother, it's time for you to get busy. Don't let those clumsy guys break our new stuff." Khan turned to Balder and said.

"Don't worry, there shouldn't be any problems," Balder said. Honestly, the White Scars didn't have the same atmosphere of forgers and technicians as the Iron Islands of Fenris, but the White Scars' warriors were much more reliable than the barbarians of Fenris. They really took good care of their equipment and were very obedient.

Baldur prepared many new toys for Russ, and he also prepared some for the Fifth Legion. During one operation, the White Scars "accidentally" discovered a human ruin and obtained a large number of precious STCs. These mainly consisted of various hovercraft. If the Space Wolves focused on frontal combat, Baldur positioned the Fifth Legion as the Empire's fastest legion! Wheels were no longer enough for the Fifth Legion!

Chapter 245 The Empire's Fastest Legion

Each Primarch had his own preferences, and the Emperor took this into account when designing his Legion. For example, the White Scars, before their Primarch's return, had a Fifth Legion that excelled at mobile warfare. While the Primarch's loss was unexpected, the Emperor nonetheless prepared Legions suited to his descendants. The Traveler's mission is to prepare the appropriate equipment for the Legion of his choosing.

The Traveler had thought about his past countless times, and he felt that he was most suited to priesthoods such as mechanics, industry, and technology. However, these priesthoods were too vast and beyond the Traveler's control. Now, even though he was about to ascend to godhood as a Traveler, the Traveler was still obsessed with mechanics and technology, and his secondary duties also included these elements.

The Traveler now wears multiple hats, his main body serving in the Space Wolves and his secondary role in the White Scars. Since these two legions are his most cherished, the Traveler's arrangements differ. He has prepared many large armored vehicles, mechs, and upgraded versions of Terminator armor for the Space Wolves. However, for the White Scars, he has not adopted the Space Wolves' usual approach, as he knows the two legions have completely different inclinations.

One of the key reasons Traveler built the Bear Gunship and the even heavier Dragon Gunship for the Space Wolves was that, hailing from the Iron Islands, he was able to quickly, through memory transfer and other means, assemble a technical team proficient in forging and willing to engage in scientific research. Only with a strong technical team could these massive craft be kept operational.

But for the White Scars, that was a foregone conclusion. After all, the Traveler arrived too late, and their team was underdeveloped. Furthermore, given the pristine environment of Chogoris, finding a group of people interested in technology on the grasslands was incredibly difficult. Therefore, building large equipment on their own was somewhat challenging. Maintaining it was equally challenging. Therefore, the equipment the Traveler customized for the White Scars featured not particularly powerful individual pieces, but exceptionally fast speeds! It perfectly suited the White Scars' combat strategy.

Thus, the Empire's first regiment equipped with a large number of anti-gravity vehicles appeared! The Imperial Anti-Gravity Vehicle series, based on the Hunter Anti-Gravity Tank, rolled off the production line and joined the regiment.

Taking into account the current production capacity and technological level of the Empire, the Traveler combined Golden Age anti-gravity technology with Eldar reactor technology, ultimately creating the Snow Leopard Anti-Gravity Tank. The tank is relatively lightweight, weighing under 30 tons, and is equipped with a tank-level primary weapon and two to three secondary weapons. In terms of armor protection, the 2-ton tank is inferior to Imperial vehicles like the Siskaran Tank. However, thanks to the Eldar reactor technology and Phantom Light Field, its survivability, thanks to its shields and various jammers, is significantly higher than that of ordinary Imperial vehicles. Of course, crucially for the White Scars, this tank is fast and capable of navigating any terrain.

The Hunter tank's underbody resembles a scaled-up Land Speeder, housing its primary weapon. There are two main types of primary weapons: an anti-armor model equipped with a long-range twin laser cannon, and a multi-purpose model with a large, vehicle-mounted plasma cannon. Secondary weapons include heavy bolters, autocannons, and other weapons. While its firepower isn't particularly impressive, its speed is key. Hunter tanks form the bulk of the White Scars' armored assault force.

Of course, main battle tanks alone aren't enough. When necessary, they also need to consider the possibility of facing enemy heavy and super-heavy combat vehicles. Therefore, the Traveler painstakingly developed a weapon platform for the White Scars similar to the Eldar's super-heavy hovercraft. It's equipped with a Volcano Cannon, comparable in class to the Shadow Blade. While more powerful, it offers a shorter range. Due to the technological limitations of the current Forge World, the core components of this super-heavy hovercraft, named the City Breaker, are supplied by the Eldar... Production is extremely limited. Generally speaking, it can be considered a Terran version of the Scorpion super-heavy tank.

"Sir, you are here." When Balder came to the garage of Blade Storm, Qin Xia, who was supervising the preparation work there, came immediately.

"Please retrieve the equipment loss records from the last battle for me." Bader said.

"Okay, sir." After saying that, Qin Xia immediately handed over a data tablet.

"That's why I say that the Khan's men are just suitable for racing." After looking at the data, Balder couldn't help but admire in his heart. It must be said that these men on horseback are indeed very suitable for driving these high-speed vehicles. Each of them is a living Warhammer 40K version of the Akina Mountain God of Cars. No matter it is a small-scale penetration operation or a large-scale assault, the White Scars' hover vehicle legion is as fast as the wind.

The Stormseers, aboard their Stormbirds, began with a psionic mist, weakening the enemy's ranged attacks. Then, led by the Khan, they quickly attacked the enemy, unleashing lascannons, melta, and plasma fire. With a flick of their sleeves, they left a devastated landscape. The shifting of formations, the transition from offense to defense, and the coordination were masterful.

Looking at the Space Wolves again, Balder couldn't help but feel a surge of disdain. After all, they were a group training in Bear gunships. Because the spacing between the different ships wasn't properly controlled, the Stormbirds behind were caught in the Bear gunship's wake and collided directly! It was simply unbearable to watch. The other Legions were stunned, and Russ felt humiliated. The Adeptus Mechanicus almost resorted to violence!

And look at the White Scars. That innate, perhaps genetically rooted talent allows them to perform exceptionally well, whether in individual competition or formation flight! White Scars riders can, when necessary, bring their hoverbikes within arm's reach, effectively switching formations at the fastest speed in the legion. Even the Emperor's son, who also favors high-speed maneuvering, concedes this feat. Their agility and acumen are truly impressive.

(The White Scars' fleet in the background is the fastest to change formation, a fact confirmed by the Emperor.)

"Very good. The equipment maintenance progress and availability are also very good." Bader nodded and said with satisfaction.

"It's all thanks to the dedication of our soldiers. You require every soldier to be able to perform the maintenance and upkeep of their common weapons and equipment on their own. This has saved our technical department a lot of trouble. Otherwise, we would be under tremendous pressure."

"You seem to have something on your mind?" Balder looked up at Qin Xia and said.

"Yes, after a period of baptism of war, I feel that some of your ideas are very correct. We not only need light cavalry that moves like the wind, but also heavy cavalry that can break through cities and capture strongholds. We can always rely on quick actions and sophisticated tactics to win in field battles, but if we need to attack, our advantages will no longer exist, and we will be more vulnerable than other frontal combat legions." Qin Xia said.

"In the future, after we have overcome the Battle of Randan, we will obtain heavy aircraft such as the Bear gunship, which will greatly make up for our shortcomings in heavy firepower. This is not a problem," Bader said.

"But the number of Bear gunships and even the better Dragon gunships is limited after all. Although the White Scars can solve more than 95% of the problems with the current tactics, I believe that as the Khan's captain of the guard, I must always help him solve the remaining 5% of the problems at critical moments. Therefore, I hope you can convince the Khan to establish a heavy-armored force that may not be used often, but can play a significant role at critical moments." Qin Xia said seriously.

"You do have some ideas." Balder looked at Qin Xia, lost in thought. After all, the leader of the Xueqie had ultimately perished in a diversionary mission, appearing on the battlefield as a stand-in for the Khan and ultimately murdered by Eidolon. Qin Xia had clearly realized that while high-speed maneuvering was the White Scars' strongest and most practical tactic, it couldn't be their sole strategy. They still needed to hold the line, defend, or attack when necessary. While an all-powerful legion couldn't achieve perfection in every aspect, it at least had no weaknesses.

In fact, while the White Scars generally had a relatively smooth run in the series of battles, Balder saw them as a weakened version of the Eldar's Godly Legion. Yes, you read that correctly, a weakened version! The Eldar gave the impression of being a group of thieves who relied primarily on running and supplemented by fighting, but when they got ruthless, especially with the early appearance of the Grim Reaper, the Eldar's Godly Legion's combat effectiveness was no less!

In the background, an Eldar Ark was holding down an entire Blood Angels Legion. The Psionic Titans held the fortress in check for a moment, but only after the Omen Legion intervened did they manage to contain the enemy's advance. And in this plane, if you think about it, the Eldar Legion is far more powerful than the White Scars. Simply put, everything the White Scars have, the Eldar have, and everything the White Scars don't have, the Eldar Legion also has!

When it comes to mobile warfare, the Eldar Legion possesses a vast array of hovercraft and aircraft. When it comes to sieges, the Eldar Legion can deploy a vast fleet of Titans. In urban combat, they can deploy a vast fleet of Wrath Mechanics. When the going gets tough, they can simply exploit the Webway. When it comes to psychic powers, the White Scars are no match for the Eldar's Prophets and Chosen. Even in a Primarch-level duel, it's estimated that the Khan wouldn't be able to defeat the Chosen of Nyadra.

While the latter treated the Traveler with respect, showing no sign of disobedience, if a real fight broke out, even a Primarch wouldn't be able to defeat this master of both magic and martial arts. Remember, with Commorragh gradually returning to the control of the Eldar gods, both the God of Laughter and the God of Death have changed dramatically. The Eldar gods, fundamentally believers in God, are now more united than they were in the 40th Century! Consequently, the power of the Eldar gods has significantly increased.

"In addition, there is your newly designed Falcon fighter. It is really an excellent fighter, much better than the Thunder Arrow and Swordtail fighters. It can adapt to almost most combat situations, and its maneuverability is also very good. It perfectly combines the dual tasks of fighter and attack aircraft. We hope to equip it in large quantities." Qin Xia said.

"It's an archaeological find, not my design," Balder reminded him thoughtfully. This was a fighter crafted by Balder and the Lord of Radiance. It was a true fighter, completely different from the Thunderhawk and Bear gunships, which were essentially flying gunships, shielded and armored for protection.

The former, on the other hand, is a true fighter, boasting an empty weight of 16 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 40 tons. Its fixed armament is minimal, consisting of just two laser cannons, but its large payload and numerous pylons allow it to carry a wide range of missiles, including superbombs weighing up to 5 tons! These bombs are typically carried by Imperial bombers. It is also incredibly fast and maneuverable, capable of carrying over a dozen medium-range radar-guided missiles and infrared dogfight rounds in its air-to-air configuration. It boasts ample ammunition and formidable firepower. In ground-to-ground combat, it becomes a bomb truck, capable of carrying over 10 tons of ammunition to unleash devastation upon its target area.

Compared to the slow-to-build and complex-to-maintain Bear gunships, the Falcon fighter is more flexible, more numerous, and cheaper to produce. It's highly regarded by even the less established White Scars. If it's a two-seater, or if it utilizes certain forbidden technologies, a single Falcon fighter can also command several Sparrowhawk drones for reconnaissance, attack, and electronic warfare missions. It's considered the most versatile fighter in the Legion.

Of course, the most important thing is that this aircraft is not too difficult to manufacture. If the Bear Gunship is at the same level of difficulty as a strategic bomber, then the Falcon Fighter is a more advanced fighter, which can be manufactured by most Forge Worlds. However, it is clear that Bader currently has no plans to distribute this weapon to the entire army.

Thus, after the White Scars were equipped with a large number of Imperial general-purpose hovercraft, specialized hovercraft, and a large number of Falcon fighters, the entire legion became the fastest in the Empire. Whenever combat demanded, the entire White Scars Legion could form an all-hovercraft and air corps. Its speed was truly unparalleled. The White Scars' warships were particularly characterized by their high speed. The legion's inherent style had been formed.

"If it's convenient for you, can you go and take a look next door? Some officers and soldiers are conducting individual and squad combat training." Qin Xia suggested after checking the combat readiness.

"Alright, then I'll go check it out and see what new tricks you've come up with," Balder said with a smile. In fact, besides being talented at racing, this generation of White Scars is also very good at fighting. Whether looking at the legion or the top personnel, they are outstanding in every legion. What's even more incomprehensible is that the White Scars in this dimension are even more imaginative in hand-to-hand combat!

Chapter 246 White Scar's Unique Melee Equipment

"To be honest, I originally just wanted the legion's officers and soldiers to have weapons that could penetrate armor in close combat, but you came up with something like this, which makes me very embarrassed." Coming to the equipment room of the close combat training ground, Balder looked at a "power bone" with an embarrassed expression on his face.

Melee power weapons generally fall into several categories. These weapons, often shaped like swords, axes, or claws, are moderately heavy and powerful (reflected in their stats as being S4 to S6), and they don't cause significant inconvenience to the user. Another type, similar to power hammers, are inherently powerful and offer a stronger decomposition (reaching S10 in terms of stats). They can be quite cumbersome to wield, typically requiring two hands to hold, which greatly tests the user's strength. This also significantly impacts the user's agility and other attributes.

There is also a compromise, the power fist. The power fist is also very lethal, but the attack range is short. Another advantage is that the power fist is large enough to integrate some other weapons, such as a flamethrower and a grenade launcher. At the same time, the other hand is free to carry other equipment.

Then, a group of White Scars melee warriors began to ponder a question: could they possess a lightweight weapon with strong armor-piercing capabilities? In Chogoris, cavalrymen carried multiple weapons. For example, they would use spears, long swords, or scimitars in ordinary cavalry battles, but in foot combat, or when facing heavily armored enemies, they would choose to carry bone clubs or maces.

So, these creative people came up with an idea: could they create a small power hammer that could be used with one hand? It didn't need to be usable all the time like a thunder hammer, but just strong enough to hit when needed. Even if it was used once and completely depleted the melee weapon's energy, it wouldn't matter.

Balder felt that this was not a difficult problem, so he created the original "Power Bone Flower". Basically, it can be understood as a small thunder hammer with a combat time of only a few minutes.

In actual combat, Balder was bewildered by the White Scars' innovations. Their "Power Bones" weren't just used as small thunder hammers; they were even used as throwing weapons. In one encounter with the Greenskins, a group of Xue Qie, led by Qin Xia, encountered a siege by heavily armored bosses twice their number. After both sides formed up, Qin Xia and the guards first unleashed a barrage of bolters. Then, as the Greenskin bosses approached, rows of soldiers unleashed their Power Bones, which had been decomposing their positions, as throwing weapons... Within a dozen seconds, a barrage of "Storm Hammers" reduced the enemy's numbers by over 2%!

After realizing that this was a very effective "single-kill, armor-piercing weapon," White Scars warriors would always carry a few extra bone buds whenever possible, treating these power weapons as "consumables." Some even went so far as to strap melta or plasma bombs to the power buds, claiming that this would allow for greater range and accuracy. Of course, this wasteful behavior was quickly stopped because power weapons consumed too quickly.

Regardless, the Power Bone Spear is now widely used among White Scars frontline soldiers. Anyone with the means will trade their tactical knife for a Power Bone Spear. Even without the ability to disassemble, it's still far more effective in close combat than a tactical knife. (Note: The tactical knife typically issued to Space Marine tactical squads isn't a power weapon; it's simply a sturdier, sharper chainsword.)

However, the "Power Bone" was just an appetizer. Next, the White Scars guys started to make trouble again, and this time, it was the cavalry.

Normally, the largest number of members in a Legion are always those tactical squads armed with bolters, tactical knives, and a few melta/plasma grenades. However, this seems to be different for the White Scars. This is especially true for their new recruits. After enduring long battles and battles on Chogoris, those selected to become Space Marines generally possess considerable talent and proficiency in mobile warfare and mounted combat. The Khan's own tactics emphasize high-speed maneuverability and rapid breakthroughs, resulting in a high proportion of White Scars repulsor-bike riders.

The White Scars' anti-gravity bike cavalry differs from other legions. While riding their anti-gravity bikes, other legions rely primarily on mounted weapons and bolters, occasionally throwing a grenade or two. But the White Scars are different. They focus on close combat! As they swiftly pass their targets on their bikes, they dismember their enemies with blades and spears. Their exceptional talent and years of combat experience allow them to easily execute tactical maneuvers that would be difficult for soldiers from other legions. In fact, the Custodians' bikers are also equipped with melee weapons.

After some deliberation, the Khan asked Baldur to design a weapon for the riders, one that could be used against enemies at range or near range. Baldur scratched his head and simply strapped a bolter to a power spear or sword, intending to deal with it that way. After all, that's how the Custodes used to do it.

Originally, the Khan was quite satisfied with this, but unfortunately, one time, when the Khan saw a shining spear from the Eldar in Balder's house, he said that this was the weapon his knights needed...

Shining Spears are a type of Eldar warrior path, essentially motorcycle riders, similar in role to the Khan's cavalry. Besides a motorcycle, they are also equipped with a lance called the Shining Spear, which fires a pulse beam at close range and can also be used in melee combat. Advanced warriors gain access to a more powerful weapon known as the Star Spear.

Honestly, the Eldar's lance technology is truly impressive. While everyone else uses laser cannons, the Eldar's laser cannons are only slightly more powerful. Trying to match the weight and performance of the original version isn't impossible, but the cost is prohibitive. So, Balder decided to approach the White Scars' motorcycle with systems engineering, making it slightly larger and equipping it with a beefed-up single-barrel laser cannon. A power spear was added to the muzzle... Powered by the hull, it was typically used as a cavalry weapon. If the vehicle was damaged, or if dismounting was necessary, the power spear could be removed and used as a short spear.

Therefore, a typical White Scar Lancer, in addition to the weapons on his chariot, also possesses a lance (specially designed for riding) that combines a laser and a power spear, a power scimitar, and a "power bone flower." Furthermore, he carries a variety of bolters, grenades, and other weapons. He is truly armed to the teeth.

Later, during repeated close combat training and arena battles, Balder discovered another characteristic of the White Scars. He didn't know if this was a habit that existed in their background, or if his presence had caused a deviation. The White Scars placed great emphasis on coordination and teamwork in close combat. When small groups were needed, they would generally form 10-man tactical teams, and the same was true in close combat. A ten-man team would include long-handled power swords, spears, sword and shield soldiers carrying shields and daggers, and specialized swordsmen, with weapons such as thunder hammers or power fists interspersed among them.

Overall, the feeling is of a small-scale battle formation, both near and far. Offense and defense are coordinated, and compared to the Space Wolves' individual choice of melee weaponry, the White Scars' melee combat clearly emphasizes greater coordination and strategy. Of course, there's one thing the current White Scars lack: the Space Wolves consider using electric net guns, stun grenades, or other in-house gadgets in close combat, while the White Scars are more disciplined. Now, Balder's task is to help the White Scars become accustomed to these devices in close combat. Combat generally has two outcomes: victory stands, defeat lies. A flexible moral code is essential.