"...In the past few months, several offensives launched by the Adeptus Mechanicus were blocked outside the triple doorway of the temple. The Genestealers also very cunningly blew up all the surrounding buildings and cleared a large shooting area.
Every time they attack the Skitarii, they have to withstand the enemy's ferocious firepower from high places, resulting in extremely huge losses. If they want to attack from the lower passages, they have to face the threats of narrow terrain and elusive pure-blood aliens. What's worse is that
The energy system of the Red Temple is completely independent. It can not only provide energy for itself but also function for other facilities occupied by the gene stealers. This means that there will be no 'ammunition' crisis for the energy weapons used by the aliens to defend themselves.
The live ammunition weapons can also continuously obtain bullets produced by the manufacturing factory from the rear, so this place will be the focus of our attack!"
As the screen rotates, the structural diagram of the glorious mechanical church is displayed in front of everyone.
"Considering the importance of this temple to Ekvolia's faith, it is not appropriate to destroy its main structure, and there will be many obstacles in attacking from the bottom up, so the best way is here."
When Soshyan stretched out his hand, the structural diagram of the church changed from a front view to a top view.
Several company commanders then said in unison:
"Airborne."
"Yes, although the ruling sages of Ekvolia have launched several airborne raids, due to the poor carrying capacity of the Archaeopteryx (it can only carry 6 pepper troops at a time), it is impossible to complain. The real Black Hawk helicopter
It can carry 11 Maruns at a time, and even 20 can be built if squeezed). Several airborne raids ended in catastrophic failures. Therefore, the aliens despised the defense of the top floor. In order to prevent air raids and bombings, only half of them were deployed.
In the buried laser turret, the personnel are hidden under the top floor, and most of the heavy weapons are deployed on the middle and lower floors of the church, so this is our opportunity. The laser cannon is a threat to the Archaeopteryx, but to the Thunderhawk and Stormbird
It just scratches an itch, and the Void Shield happens to be unable to protect against transport vehicles."
Thanks to the detailed structural drawings, Soshyan was even able to clearly mark several passages at the top of the Red Temple:
"For the purpose of observing the ceremony, there are three relatively spacious areas on the top floor of the Red Temple. However, the enemy is likely to have deployed defensive weapons such as mines there, so it is necessary to clear the area with firepower first, and then use the method of rappelling to drop the soldiers.
Delivered to these three open spaces, there are a total of 4 passages from the top to the lower level, 1 spiral staircase, and 3 automatic elevators. Once the enemy launches an invasion, the power supply to the 3 elevators will definitely be cut off immediately, so passage is allowed.
There is only a spiral staircase, but the width of the selected staircase is only 8 meters, which means that it can only accommodate up to 3 warriors walking side by side. The terminator may only accommodate 2. The enemy will definitely focus on setting up defenses here, so in order to break through quickly, we also
We need a channel, and Ulanhuda has developed a new type of equipment that may be able to help us."
As he spoke, Soshyan drew a few more circles on the map.
"In this attack, all companies except the 9th and 10th companies will participate. The 1st and 2nd companies will follow me in the first batch to land, the 3rd, 4th and 5th companies will land in the second batch, the 6th, 7th and 8th companies will be on standby, and the 2nd company will be on standby.
As the main attack company of the spiral staircase, it is there to contain the enemy's defense force. The first company uses the fast passage to enter the interior of the Crimson Temple. The third, fourth and fifth companies follow up. If everything goes well, the sixth, seventh and eighth companies will land directly behind the Mechanical Temple.
, one is to block the enemy's retreat route, and the other is to intercept possible enemy reinforcements. At the same time, the Skitarii will launch an attack on the 29th small arms manufacturing plant and the 11th engine assembly workshop at the same time to contain the enemy's forces. The main attack on the front of the Red Temple will be by the battle.
The regiment's auxiliary troops are responsible for capturing the Red Temple while fighting for 2 Terras. Once a breakthrough is made, they will immediately rush into the depths of the enemy's occupied areas and completely tear them apart!"
After explaining the overall deployment, Soshyan looked at Prezemyslo.
"Director Przemyslo, do you have anything to add?"
"I don't. Everything is arranged by you, but... no disrespect, but there are nearly 100,000 stubborn enemies there. Is it dangerous for 800 Astartes to enter it?"
The foundry director's words caused a burst of laughter from the company commanders. Without Soshiyan opening his mouth, the third company commander Balez said boldly:
"As long as we still have chainswords in our hands, bullets in our guns, and any heart still beating, even if we have millions of enemies, we are still no more than chickens and dogs!"
Seeing that the Astartes were so confident, the Mechanical Sage said nothing more and just said:
"If possible, try to preserve key facilities because they are very difficult to repair or rebuild."
Soshyan readily agreed to the other party.
"Of course, don't worry, we have to protect the empire's territory and the empire's property. However, considering that we will launch a war against the Necron in the future, Director, you need to supervise the foundry. More production can pose a threat to heavy targets.
Heavy servitors or weapons, they are different from Genestealers."
"I understand, I will do it."
Soshyan then looked at the company commanders.
"Everyone immediately returns to their respective companies, and we will start taking action after a standard Terra hour!"
"yes!"
As the detailed combat plan was passed to each company, the soldiers immediately took action, went to the armory to get all kinds of equipment needed for combat, and quickly went to the hangar to assemble. Before the Stormbirds and Thunderhawks went to the ground,
The Stormclaw formation has already arrived at the Mechanicum airport on the ground and is on standby.
As the Space Marines prepared for war, the Galaxy-class transport ships also "vomited" transport boats one after another, carrying anxious soldiers heading to the real battlefield for the first time to the smoky mechanical city.
But at this time, Soshyan found someone alone.
"The Necrontyr appears here."
In a secret room inside the White Temple's battle barge Heart of Light, Soshyan stood in front of a human-sized screen, watching the busy scene in the hangar. Behind him was Occam's body half-buried in the shadows.
shape.
"Could it be a trap?"
"Are you worried about what happened with the World Engine again?"
"I just suspect that things won't be such a coincidence. When I came here, I found a tomb of a Necrontyr here."
"So many years of experience tell me that there are really many coincidences in this world, but there is often an invisible thread connected among the many coincidences, but few people can grasp this thread."
"I remember you said that you had dealt with the Necrontyr."
"That's right."
"Is this a signal from the Silent King to declare war on me, or some kind of warning?"
"I haven't dealt with it, but those soulless machines are not as mysterious as the Eldar. They do things quite directly."
"What if I want to warn it?"
"This would be seen as a provocation."
"I want to bring it from behind the scenes to the front."
"Can you afford such a risk?"
"I believe that those in Pseudo Malcador have no common interests with it. If it appears, their reaction will be stronger than mine."
"Mixing the water is a technical job. If you are not careful, you will be the first to drown."
"But at least it's a proactive act."
"I agree with this."
Soshyan turned around and looked into Occam's eyes.