Inside the flagship is the original body's private palace.
A team of automatic servo robots commanded by Iron Man David himself.
A huge projection device is being built on the metal floor that glows with cold light.
At the same time, the man-eating shark Dalian Captain Tyberus and the silver-skull Dalian think tank Vasiro stood not far away.
The Astartes commanders under their command also stood around, and from time to time gazed at Rorschach and Fulgrim, who had solemn faces.
Not long after, Iron Man David, who shook his dark skull slightly, signaled to Rorschach that everything was ready.
Buzz buzz!
With blue light flashing in its eyes, it started the projection device that had just been built in front of it without hesitation.
Just as countless green projections twisted and rose.
The vast star map belonging to the entire human empire quickly appeared in everyone's field of vision!
"Battle brothers, since I asked you to come here for a meeting, there is a high probability that you have guessed it. Yes, the great emperor has personally issued the decree, and our legion's war goal for the next stage has been determined."
"These are the five major star regions of the Human Empire. Everyone should be familiar with them. The large area circled by my fingertips is the Extreme Star Region, which is also trapped in the dark side of the empire. In the north of the Extreme Star Region, there are three
A complete star system has been completely embraced by the forces of Chaos. It is said that the initiator and planner of this evil war is none other than the rebel primarch and the second-in-command of the Death Legion, Mortarion."
At this moment, Rorschach, wearing vibranium power armor, slowly stepped forward.
His huge body stood in front of the projection device, and a huge palm pulled and moved back and forth on the clear projection.
"Nowadays, these three star systems are called the 'Scavenger Stars'. Countless people of the empire have long been reduced to miserable playthings in the palm of the evil god Nurgle. But more importantly, the existence of the Scourge Stars has gradually threatened the extreme star field.
The Pearl of Mankind, which is Ultramar owned by my brother Primarch, Regent Guilliman."
"As the brother of the original body, I naturally have no shirking responsibility for this. I must shoulder the responsibility of protecting Ultramar."
Rorschach, with a solemn expression, drove the vibranium power armor to turn around slightly.
He stared at the large number of Astartes not far away and continued to say in a deep voice:
"Combat brothers, this will be an extremely difficult and cruel war. It will also be the first time that our legion fleet launches a large-scale expedition. I hope that you will make all preparations for the sake of the Emperor and the Empire of Man to welcome the coming of this war.
!”
"For the Emperor—"
"For my lord primarch——"
In an instant, Tiberus, who was obviously bigger and more eye-catching, raised a thick arm first.
His face was as pale as a dead man's and he shouted loudly towards Luo Xia and others.
At the same time, every Astartes present couldn't help but burst into deafening roars.
They all expressed their extremely firm belief in fighting in the direction of the original body!
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Soon after, when the last of the passionate Astartes left the interior of the private palace.
Fulgrim, who was standing aside, drove his purple-gold power armor forward.
He turned to look at Luo Xia, who was staring at the vast star map and was slightly lost in thought, and said softly:
"Little brother, how do I remember that recovering the Scourge Stars is only a strategic goal discussed between us, and not the emperor's actual decree for us?"
Rorschach did not change his gaze after hearing Fulgrim's words.
He said expressionlessly:
"Brother, do you think those ancient secrets about the Second Empire are suitable to be revealed to the outside world? Although today's human empire is bloated and decadent, and the situation on the dark side of the empire may not be stable, countless people have temporarily gathered together because of Guilliman's return.
At the same time, if the high lords in the Terran Council or some Chaos believers occupying the upper echelons of the empire choose to take advantage of the situation, it will greatly damage the regent's own prestige and reputation, and even trigger a large-scale rebellion... If people's hearts are broken
, it will be difficult to lead the team."
At this moment, Rorschach's low words caused Fulgrim, who frowned slightly, to fall into silence.
In fact, according to what Rorschach told him.
The emperor's decree this time was actually very simple.
That is to try to stop the great demon Nurgle and Rainfather Rotigus from spreading the ancient secrets about the Second Empire's past.
It also completely relieved the worries of Regent Guilliman who was conducting the Indomitus Crusade.
However, with Rorschach and others' current combat capabilities, it is not difficult to kill a Nurgle demon.
What is difficult is to completely seal Rainfather Rotigs deep in the Scourge Stars or completely erase him from the subspace to prevent the secrets from leaking out!
And this is the fundamental reason why the thoughtful Rorschach planned to launch a natural disaster expedition.
He wants to use such a massive apocalyptic war.
Concealing the true intention and fulfilling the Emperor's will!
"Little brother, I think the current fleet situation is difficult to help you complete this natural disaster expedition. Even if we don't care about the sacrifices of countless mortal warriors, the number of Astartes is far from enough."
Fulgrim took a deep breath and finally broke the silence.
He said in a deep voice to Rorschach beside him.
Luo Xia, with indifferent eyes, nodded slightly and said in a low tone:
"Of course I know this, so I will try my best to mobilize all the support forces I can mobilize."
"Before this meeting begins, I have ordered the head of the Shark Think Tank, Kahuranki, to contact the home world. If we calculate the time, some of the Astartes recruits over there should have been completed."
"Moreover, the expedition against the natural disaster stars is still in the preparation stage and is not to be carried out immediately."
"We must first go to Macragge to successfully rendezvous with the other half of the fleet, and then I will mobilize the Ultramarines and their sub-groups as the original body. I am more confident that the Ultramarines' troop production will not disappoint me.
"
"During this period, what we need to pay more attention to is how to seal or eliminate a Nurgle demon and prevent the other party from leaking those secrets. In my opinion, just two Gray Knights and the Blood Raven Dalian Company are completely
It’s not enough, we need more Gray Knights who target Chaos Demons, or Astartes Chapters who are proficient in exorcism seals, or it would even be better if Sisters of Silence who shield psychic powers join us.”
"The same goes for the Emperor. Since she wants us to do the dirty work, at least send me some Sisters of Silence!"
At this moment, Rorschach's words had just finished.
Fulgrim finished his sentence before his thoughts could turn.
Iron Man David, who had been standing aside and listening quietly, suddenly said:
"My lord, Gray Knights Think Tank Kaduron is waiting for your reception outside the palace, and Think Tank Chief Kahuranji has just received a reply from the home world, and the first batch of mobilized combatants are arriving inside the ship.
"
"Huh? So fast?"
At this moment, Luo Xia, who raised his head, was slightly startled.
He immediately drove the vibranium power armor to turn around and step forward, and at the same time said to Fulgrim:
"Brother, you are responsible for meeting with the think tank Kaduron to see if you can get more Gray Knight support from the other party. I will go meet the guys from the home world."