Although the bad news has been increasing, in general, there is currently no serious shortage of materials in Orps. Of course, there will definitely be rising prices caused by the war, so some planets have begun to adopt rationing systems, key agriculture
The world is also strictly controlled by cronies sent by the governor, who prioritize ensuring food supply in the capital area. Riots in various worlds are inevitable. After all, "not serious" in the empire is a relatively low standard. For ordinary people, life is
It's starting to get hard.
In one sentence, it can be summed up that the situation is precarious, people's hearts are floating, the situation is controllable, and the outlook is gloomy.
After having a general understanding of the situation in Orps, Soshyan set off for the war zone. However, his first stop was not to go directly to Amara, but to Deqa, the second largest economic town in the sector.
Polis.
Why go here?
Because Ekvolia has the most trade with this place, and because Amara is already at the forefront, this is the safest industrial town in Orps. Its stability is critical to the entire Orps theater.
influence.
But when I arrived, an unexpected episode happened.
Due to the lack of prior notification, when the fleet of the Astral Knights entered the area near Decapolis from subspace, the entire galaxy's warning system immediately sounded an alarm without response, and then all the defense weapons of the entire galaxy were activated.
The Randall, which detected the opponent's fire control scan, immediately issued a warning, and the entire fleet also entered combat mode.
Fortunately, the response system made contact at this time, and the two parties quickly confirmed their identities. This avoided a misunderstanding, but it also made Soshyan worried about the defense here.
It was obvious that someone had neglected their duties and caused a delay in the response system of the border post.
When entering the system, Soshyan asked someone to go to the outpost to check. As expected, the person in charge of the outpost was busy hiding smuggled goods in the warehouse, which delayed the response.
Without any procedures, Soshyan had him taken away and drove all the way to the prosperous Decapolis.
As one of the most prosperous galaxies in Orps, the galaxy where Decapolis is located has a total of 8 inhabited worlds and 12 satellite colonies, as well as the largest shipyard in Orps, and it is also the largest shipyard in Orps.
It is one of the few galaxies capable of producing complex electronic products and heavy machinery. Decapolis Prime is a highly hive-oriented world.
And built magnificent facilities in orbit, including a luxurious space station called Golden City, which is also the real heart and brain of Decapolis. Because it is far away from the heavily polluted hive city and all the facilities are top-notch,
The governor of the planet and all high-level and large-scale chambers of commerce are settled here. In a sense, it is a hive spire separated from the planet.
The sudden arrival of the Astral Knights obviously caught everyone in the Golden City off guard. Soshiyang's reputation can be said to be a household name in the Storm Star Territory. Although it is limited to the ruling class, he is considered a well-known figure to everyone in Decapolis.
Surprised and delighted.
After all, after the horrific bloody hundred days, his arrival was undoubtedly a bright light for the Orps sector that was plunged into darkness, and Soshyan's reputation as "victorious in every battle" was a powerful shot in the arm.
Mara won't deal with it, but the people in Decapolis also know very well that if Amara can't stand it, then they will be doomed, and it is obvious that they have little confidence in that side, but they still accept it.
All instructions and requests from Amara's side.
What is surprising is that the timing of Soshyan's arrival was not very coincidental.
Under the strict orders of the Sector Governor, almost all of Decapolis's four million regular troops were transferred to Amara to assist in defense. At the same time, Alama required Decapolis to bear an almost exaggerated amount of logistical supplies. This number was higher than theirs.
The tithes to be borne are five times greater.
Due to the failure of the political struggle with the District Governor in the past, Decapolis is already a "heavy tax area". Any time this number is changed, it will only make people think that the District Governor is crazy.
Decapolis immediately launched a defense, believing that the required equipment and materials were too large and beyond their scope of supply. Moreover, Alama did not need so much equipment and materials, but all they could get in exchange was the severity of the regional governor.
Condemnation and threats.
If Decapolis disobeys, then he will execute Decapolis's entire senior management, starting with the Governor. What's worse is that the Inquisition seems to support the decision of the mad Moff.
There is no other way but to increase taxes and cut supply during processing. Since the chamber of commerce in this galaxy has a strong power, they dominate most of the production and economic activities. When they smell the change in the wind direction, they immediately choose to shrink their warehousing.
This caused prices in Decapolis to soar 45 times in two months, leading to continued social unrest.
Just when Soshyan arrived, three hive cities on the main star were caught in large-scale riots and protests. A large number of workers who suffered from overtime and hunger went on strike and attacked administrative agencies and shops. Even some employees joined in.
The shotguns of the law enforcement officers were fully loaded and could not be pressed down, but this was not the most terrifying thing.
The most terrifying thing is the mutiny of the troops. Since the regular army was taken away, the Golden City had no choice but to recruit temporary defense groups to maintain order. However, on the one hand, they were treated poorly, and on the other hand, their loyalty was also very questionable. So when the people were in trouble,
After the uprising, many defense groups also mutinied, and the officers assigned above were shot or kidnapped.
The turmoil in turn destroyed the production order of the galaxy. Amara's special commissioners urged the transportation of more supplies to the front line every day, but the factories could not start working at all, and the governor did not have enough troops on hand to suppress the entire system.
Vicious cycle.
Now Soshyan is here again. Although they have never come into contact with this legendary Chapter Master of the Astartes, due to the existence of the Soulless Angels, their impression of the Astartes is that they are relatively direct, rough, and impatient.
If you see the planet like this, you might have to trouble them.
But just when the planet's governor was in a panic, the fleet of the Astral Knights had already arrived in the high orbit of the planet.
For Soshyan, there is no need to send anyone to check. The fleet has already shown its condition after receiving the planet's wide-area announcement.
"It seems like things are not peaceful here."
When wearing the Falling Star Armor and standing in the main hall of the "Zan Emperor Palace" in the Golden City, which was really paved with thousands of tons of gold, facing a group of terrified mortals kneeling on the ground, Soshiyang just said calmly
One sentence.
Planet Governor Dino O'Brien, who was lying on the ground almost in a prostrated posture, did not dare to raise his head. When this god-like figure appeared, they were all dumbfounded. This was not an Astartes. He was said to be the Emperor.
They all believe it again!
Even if their faces are covered by helmets, the powerful aura and presence that fills their sight can make their proud hearts humble.