The command post of the Revolutionary Army is located in the state government building of Shiloh State. This is an overall axially symmetrical classical building with regular geometric lines and a spherical superstructure, which is in line with the pattern of the residential settlements in the area.
The many dilapidated immigrant buildings are in sharp contrast.
Augustus and his staff and military advisers were holding a meeting in the conference hall of the State Government Building. This unique conference hall on the first floor could accommodate five hundred people. The conference hall was decorated with golden chandeliers and rose-colored marble wall tiles.
Richly decorated with expensive wool rugs.
The owner of this building obviously added a lot of extra designs according to his own taste during the decoration. Thin square load-bearing columns are framed between the wooden ceiling and floor of the conference hall. Opposite of this retro furnishings are hidden between the floor and floor.
Precision electronic instruments in the smooth stone walls and amazingly expensive temperature stabilization equipment can keep the temperature in this building in the hot desert within a stable range.
In just three days, Tychus Finley, Augustus's most capable general, defeated the Civil Defense Force and the Planetary Defense Force of the Hero Autonomous Prefecture, which had less than 2,000 people and were poorly equipped, through several tough and powerful night raids.
The revolutionary army then took over the Hiero state government and its complex subordinate institutional buildings, and planted a red whip ring flag on the top of the tallest building.
As for the governor of Hiero Autonomous Prefecture and Augustus's judicial friends, they had already flown to the capital area on a special plane, but the luxurious winged aircraft that looked like a private yacht was quickly shot down by the Revolutionary Army Air Force, which had air supremacy.
"General Reno's army has taken full control of the state of Florence. In his latest report, he asked the operator to say hello to you on his behalf." In the conference hall of the state government building, Augustus's military adviser was greeting Augustus.
All make routine reports.
"Judging from some intercepted and deciphered intelligence, the governor of Mar Sara has been continuously sending encrypted communications to the Tarsonis government and the nearest Federation fleet to request support. The channel can be detected in all bands.
To—" said a chief of staff.
"As you might expect, he eagerly sought support from outside forces but refused to admit defeat to the revolutionary army."
"Governor Mar Sara is a useless person who is greedy for enjoyment and indulgence. Most of his staff are incompetent people who only get official positions because of their own preferences. No matter what ridiculous things he does, I will not feel guilty.
There is no surprise." When facing his subordinates, Augustus always had a gloomy face. Unless Raynor or Tychus was present, he would never smile when listening to reports or issuing orders.
"Currently we have controlled eight major immigration states. Only Santa Joanna state and the Capital District are still under the control of the enemy. But if we want to win those areas, it only takes some time." He said.
With blazing eyes, everyone present couldn't help but listen carefully to every word Augustus said.
In mid-February, the sudden change in the situation in Mar Sara finally attracted the attention of the Tarsonis Federation Council. The people of many colonial worlds in the Tyranid Federation put aside the fear brought to them by the destruction of Korhal IV and talked about revolution again.
and freedom.
Even the Kaimorian Federation and the United States of Yumoyan have focused their attention on a backward, ugly and desolate world on the edge of the Tyranid Federation.
Even though the governor of Mar Sara's immigration is unwilling to admit that the communication between the governor's office and the governments of many states such as Shiloh has been completely interrupted, more than eight immigration states and more than two million people in them have fallen into the control of the rebels.
It is already an indisputable fact.
Many military bases fell, supplies in supply stations were plundered, and the maglev train transportation hub on the ground turned to transport troops and supplies to the rebels. The government forces were unable to regain the lost ground and could only retreat to the capital area where the Governor's Palace is located.
Concentrate your efforts on organizing defense.
"The reason why we did not pursue the victory and bring liberation to the people in these areas is because Governor Mar Sara constantly asks for help from the core world." Then, Augustus continued: "As long as we defeat the first arriving army,
The federal fleet, the rest of the fleet will take action."
"If the Federal Navy Marshal had assembled several naval squadrons to support Mar Sara, then we would probably be at a disadvantage in the fleet battle." At this time, Augustus' chief of staff raised objections: "We
It is very likely that Ma Sara will have to be given up."
"Sooner or later we have to leave Ma Sara. We can't hold on here." Someone said immediately.
"Then we will force them to carry out landing operations." In Augustus' mind, this is a game at the grand strategic level: "If every time a revolutionary army appears in an area, they adopt the strategy of using nuclear bombs to level everything, then we will
We had to change our plans."
As he was speaking, Augustus was suddenly poked in the waist. When he turned around, he saw a red-haired Sarah Kerrigan.
"Don't stop, you continue. I need the staff to come up with a new battle plan tonight about seizing a large gas refinery in the northern hemisphere." Augustus left the conference hall with these words.
"What's going on?" Augustus asked Kerrigan after following Kerrigan out of the conference room into the corridor and closing the conference room door.
"Vice Admiral Warfield's fleet has arrived in the Sarah galaxy and is currently anchored at the edge of the galaxy." Kerrigan said to Augustus.
"This is really good news." Augustus' eyes lit up.
In August of last year, Warfield and six other battlecruisers were so damaged that they could no longer participate in the battle, so they went to the large shipyard in the United States of Yumoyan for repairs. By now, more than half of February had passed, and after passing through Yumoyan
After half a year of maintenance by Mo Yang engineers, these warships were saved from being scrapped or retired early.
As early as the beginning of last month, Augustus ordered the Warfield fleet to arrive in Mar., but the Warfield fleet took a long detour before arriving in order to avoid the two federal fleets gathering at the border of the United States of Umojan.
"Where is my general?" Augustus first asked Kerrigan, and then he saw Horace Warfield walking from the end of the corridor out of the corner of his eye. At this time, Warfield was wearing a dark gray suit.
He was wearing a revolutionary army fleet soldier uniform, without any medals or ribbons, and his dark face had a steel-like expression.
Augustus laughed happily as soon as he saw Warfield, and the revolutionary marshal's hearty laughter continued through the entire corridor. In this way, even the unsmiling Warfield showed a smile.
The two hugged each other first, and then shook hands twice.
"It makes me so happy to see you again." Augustus said to Warfield: "I stayed in Turasis for more than a year, traveling around, and spent more than half a year in Mar Sara.
I am far away from my old comrades and family."
"Haha... I heard that you are thriving in Mar Sara and have dug up a lot of rare crystals." Warfield first exchanged greetings with Augustus and then talked about himself.
Some experiences in Umoyang.
"I met your family and they are doing well."
"Are Mom and Dorothy still getting used to living in Umoyan?" Augustus' smile stopped.
"Mrs. Catherine misses her hometown, but she still has peace of mind." Warfield said: "Angus and Arcturus dare not send your sister to the university in Umoyan, so they can only hire tutors——
She didn't seem very happy with it."
"Dorothy can do everything well." Augustus nodded and said, "We arrange classes according to Dorothy's preferences. She is very good at finance, and her political attainments are far behind.
Extraordinary people.”
"By declaring the destroyed Korhal to join the United States of Umoyan, Angus gained a seat on the Umoyan Council." Warfield said: "Although he can no longer go further, at least he has a firm foothold there.
.”
"...declaring Korhal to be part of the United States of Umoyan is not a wise choice in the long run." Augustus thought that this would give Umoyan the opportunity to make claims in the future.
"Well...but this is the most beneficial approach to the Korhal people living in Umoyan." Warfield said with a sad expression on his face: "I have some bad news for you.
Let me tell you, Angus's mental condition has gotten a little worse."
"Angus began to suffer from insomnia and had to take sedatives to fall asleep. He had to muster up the courage to face his people, even though his people still loved him." He said: "No one has ever blamed Angus.
Si, but he must have blamed himself for the destruction of Korhal, and was devastated by excessive self-blame."
"The destruction of Korhal is indeed a blow to Angus, but I don't believe he will be completely defeated by such a setback." Augustus was silent for a moment and then said: "Who is responsible for the safety of my family now?
Work."
"It's Colonel Field." Warfield said: "The Umoyang Shadow Academy sent commissioners to provide protection for Senator Angus and his family. At the same time, your brother also personally arranged many loyal subordinates to protect them."
"Are you from the Sons of Korhal?" Augustus' brother Arcturus did not hide from him the news that he formed the Sons of Korhal.
The current Sons of Korhar are made up of those who are most hostile to the Tyranid Federation among all Korhal. Arcturus interestingly brought these people together and turned them into a group of people with his inflammatory speeches. An extremist who is willing to pay any price for revenge.
"I have met the people of the Sons of Korhal. They are also ordinary people, not the demons on earth that the UNN calls them."
"I never doubted their loyalty," Augustus said. "I even sent a few ghost agents to join the Sons of Korhal."
"Arctorus doesn't like ghost agents." Warfield was Arcturus's old subordinate when he was the colonel commander of the 33rd Ground Assault Division: "But he likes the man named 24718 you sent very much. Ghost agents and Augustus, newly trained agents and assassins of the National Security Council.”
"I hope 24718 will satisfy Arcturus," Augustus said.
"Where is he now?"
"The last time I talked about Arcturus, he said that his mining fleet had arrived at Pegasus outside the Koprulu sector. This time they found nothing, but they dug up a well-preserved alien ruins, Umoyan Scientists are very interested in those, and the sponsors behind their research projects are willing to pay real money to buy these things," Warfield said.
"Unlike those explorers who always find nothing, Arcturus always gets something when he goes out. Many people attribute this to his superhuman intuition and good luck in searching for crystal mines and alien ruins, but that's They didn't see how much time Arcturus spent studying geology and operating resonators."
"The funds Arcturus gave me have brought me a lot of help. I don't have to worry about military expenses, and there is still money left to buy new weapons." Augustus nodded.
"You are not fighting alone, little Mengsk, there are many people standing behind you. Some people are willing to die for you, just because they really love you." Warfield patted Augustus on the shoulder: "We There will be victory in the end."
"Because we and morality are standing by your side."
"There is also good news to tell you. The cargo bays of those battlecruisers are full of weapons and ammunition and nearly 10,000 sets of CMC-200 power armor controlled by the Umo Yang Military Factory." He continued.
"Your brother spent a lot of money on this. You know, it's impossible for Yumoyang to give you these equipment for free."
Augustus nodded and noticed the sound of footsteps coming from the end of the corridor where Warfield came from, and he could also hear the sound of high heels in it.
A red-haired man with a mohawk-style cockscomb appeared at the corner of the corridor. It was Hanak Hank, a member of the Demons of Heaven who had been away for many days. His walking posture was not as crooked as before, as if he was walking. Drifted away. After not seeing each other for a long time, Augustus discovered that Harnack actually had a bit more momentum as a general of the revolutionary army.
The Demons of Heaven who stayed in the Korhal system during the Battle of Korhal all went to Umoyan, and now they have returned to Mar Sara with Warfield's fleet.
"Boss, I have brought a fire-breathing army." Harnak shouted loudly as soon as he saw Augustus, still looking like a country boy.
When he was in Umoyang, Hanak and other major generals had entered Umoyang's military academy for further training, but it seems that he has not changed much so far.
Then there was Lundstein, this young general who was entrusted with important tasks by Augustus for his calm and reliable character. He lost two of his brothers and three uncles in the defense of Korhal. His brother died in
Tarsonis, the famous Stirling noble, was almost dying. Lundstein became more and more silent. He wrapped himself in a military coat and only nodded when he saw Augustus.
The last person to arrive was Lisa Cassidy, who was wearing a Marine Corps medic uniform. She wore radiation-proof black square-rimmed eyes and her ginger hair was braided into a long ponytail.
Lisa smiled as soon as she saw Augustus, and gritted her teeth when she saw Kerrigan behind him. She walked quickly, running in front of Augustus on high heels, and then stretched out her arms to talk to him.