The leather-trimmed, wood-texture holographic projector on the table has been with Augustus for four years. The golden wolf head badge on its dust cover has also become scar-like when it traveled to various planets.
Micro cracks.
This durable instrument was given to Augustus by his brother Arcturus, and just like the latter's vision, it can withstand the test of time.
At this time, a clear three-dimensional image was flashing on the holographic projector. Among them were two United Earth Council soldiers wearing straight dark military uniforms, while another white-haired old man stood at the edge of the image, seemingly
He looked terrified and uneasy.
"Dr. Emil Narud, you are our highly paid special military advisor for the Koprulu sector, and you are qualified to know more confidential information." Lieutenant General Stokov seemed to be an elegant and easy-going man, and he gave
Augustus's initial impression was at least satisfactory:
"I don't want our advisors to come and ask me, General, when the war is over, should we go?"
"I'm honored." Then, the doctor named Narud didn't look so scared, and even inadvertently raised his head to see Augustus's face clearly.
Immediately, Dr. Narud, who had a snow-white beard and sideburns, and an expression of bitterness and hatred, overlapped with an image in Augustus' memory.
Emil Narud, another vest of Samir Duran. In the story of StarCraft 2, this Dr. Narud was the mastermind behind everything. He was not discovered until the end, and he was hidden deeply.
.
Of course, this Dr. Narud would never have thought that Augustus would take off his vest completely just by looking at him. Augustus knew Narud’s overall plan: different paths leading to the same goal, Narud’s plan
Everything he does - maybe these things have no connection at first glance, but the ultimate goal is to resurrect his master, the fallen Xel'Naga Amon.
However, Narud and Duran have very different personalities. Augustus is convinced that it was because he appeared as Arbitrator Duran too early that he used the name Narud in advance. Next time, he may also
He will change his identity to Ruimas.
"Okay, let's talk now." Admiral Gerald Dugar stood in the center of the holographic image, tapping his long, dry chin.
"Marshal Augustus Mengsk, I know you are the leader of the rebel army. To put it bluntly, I have been fighting people like you for most of my life. Maybe you are a hero in this sector, but Koprulu
It’s just a speck of stardust in the universe.”
"I have seen too many people like you, a people's fighter who prides himself on his sense of justice? A passionate revolutionary hero or a courageous iron-blooded warrior?" His expression was colder than the snow on Blackheath.
"Regardless of my position, I have always admired such people, but I hope you will not be a liar who only wants the halo of a revolutionary leader to seek power and money for himself. It is people like that who bring meaningless turmoil. They pursue
It’s just your own freedom.”
In the eyes of Gerald Dugar, Augustus was really too young, even too young to be ridiculous. If Augustus was self-made, then only a young genius could describe him.
Most of the leaders of the Earth's rebels sit in oil-stained shacks and command their passionate youths who have been hastily armed with revolutionary ideas, expecting them to use their flesh and blood to withstand ruthless bullets.
"So, what kind of person are you? Are you worth our time wasting here?" Stukov took over Admiral Dugar's words.
"General, I am just a voice of justice for the exploited and oppressed people of the Terran Federation." Augustus said calmly.
"I hate the ugliness that the federal government hides behind the scenes, and I've heard enough of the lies of politicians and nobles. What I want to do is to overthrow the federal government and let the truth be revealed to the world."
"Lieutenant General, regarding Marshal Augustus Mengsk, I, a local, must say a few words from my heart." At this time, Dr. Narud, who was listening beside him, spoke.
What shocked Augustus was that they were all full of compliments: "Augustus Mengsk is the greatest revolutionist, thinker, philosopher, and military strategist of this century. He is one of the best among us."
The king, the fighter of freedom, the savior of the people.”
"He is also the spiritual pillar of us Federation resistance forces. It was after hearing Korhal's revolutionary declaration that my old friends and I who had served in the Guild War decided to rise up."
"Thank you, Dr. Narud. I have heard about your outstanding contributions to science." Augustus said in his heart, Narud, you are a thief, don't expect to make me feel happy with just a few words of rainbow.
This decision was made with ulterior motives.
Of course, Augustus had to admit that there was nothing wrong with what Narud said.
"...Ah, it's better than seeing after hearing for a long time. I have been friends with Marshal Augustus for many days." Dr. Narud took out a stack of handkerchiefs from his blue suit pocket and wiped them with a subtle gesture.
I wiped the sweat from my forehead and muttered to myself that I didn't seem to have published any works in my capacity.
Of course, Dr. Narud would never have thought that there was someone in the world who could see through his identity, so there was no reason for him to be exposed just after he appeared. This can only be explained as Augustus's humble words based on aristocratic cultivation. If a person can
It doesn't seem to make sense that the doctor who has been reused by the people on Earth has not made any outstanding contributions.
"Famous, Marshal Augustus." Dugar's face still had a cold expression, and he didn't know that he had heard a few words in Narud's words.
"Admirable!" Stukov raised his chin and paid more attention to Augustus: "What is your purpose in finding us?"
"For the past few weeks, you didn't even know who we were or what we were here for."
"My warriors and I vowed to overthrow the tyranny of the Tyranid Federation. Since the United Earth Council is attacking the Federation, I am sure that we may be on the same side." Augustus' words made Dr. Narud opposite.
His wrinkled face trembled, as if he had said similar words not long ago when he surrendered to the people on Earth.
"So, you are willing to help us deal with the Tyranid Federation?" Dugar is obviously the supreme commander of the Earth Expeditionary Force, but it is always his deputy, Lieutenant General Stukov, who speaks.
It has to be said that August's neither humble nor overbearing attitude attracted the attention of Dugar and Stukov. If this person was just a humble loser, then the generals of the Earth Council could have let their officers dismiss him at will.
"Of course, I couldn't be more happy." Augustus smiled: "When the Terran Federation is about to collapse, I will definitely give it a push."
"What can you provide us? Men, supplies or fleet support." Dugar asked Augustus.
"Everything." Augustus spoke very calmly, and his calm demeanor made people unable to help but believe what he said.
"Within our ability, whatever we have, we can provide it to you."
"The power of Marshal Augustus's revolutionary army is well-known in the Koprulu sector, and this material support is just a small effort." Dr. Narud timely added some professional recognition and weight to Augustus's promise.
"You are generous enough, Marshal Augustus." Of course, Stukov did not believe that Augustus would do his best to practice what he said, not to mention, how could a local rebel organization in the Koprulu sector have the ability to do what he said?
How much ability is there?
Earth has monitored the colonists of the Koprulu Sector for centuries, but has never actually intervened.
Stukov and other senior generals of the Earth Expeditionary Force had read the Terran Federation, Zerg and Protoss information in detail before entering the hibernation cabin of the expeditionary force fleet, and the Augustus Revolutionary Army was also included in the information, and the length was not large.
Small.
However, neither the intelligence officers who collected intelligence nor the generals who read the information believed that this rebel army could threaten the Earth Expeditionary Force or become a stumbling block on their road to conquest.
The revolutionary army of Augustus is indeed the largest rebel army in the territory of the Tyranids, but there is not much information about their specific strength. This rebel army seems to have been engaged in guerrilla warfare since Khafa came home.
and acts of sabotage.
To put it bluntly, Augustus’s people have been driven everywhere by the government forces of the Tyranid Federation.
The true strength of the Korhal Revolutionary Army remains a mystery. Generally speaking, the Terran Federation's Naval High Command always exaggerates the strength of the Revolutionary Army, while politicians in the Federation Council emphasize that the rebellion has been resolved once and for all.
After all, the intelligence department of the United Earth Council is so far away from the Koprulu Sector, and information is always lagging behind by several years. They are often deceived by misleading information released by the Terran Federation Government.
"I believe that further cooperation between us can be carried out," Stukov said to Augustus.
"It seems that we all believe that it is an unimaginable disaster and a complete tragedy for the current group of bureaucrats of the Tyranid Federation to continue to rule this sector. In this case, you and your people can still help us a little."
He said.
"When we attack the Tyranid Federation, you can wreak havoc on the Federation's rear - when the Federation surrenders, the Council will definitely credit you with your achievements."
Stukov's words were almost identical to what he said to the other Tyranids who surrendered to the Earth Expeditionary Force, and the actual situation was not much different from what he said.
According to the plan of the members of the United Earth Council, the Koprulu sector will become the earth's bridgehead against the zerg and the protoss, a protruding nail inserted between the protoss and the zerg. As for whether this nail is
If it's tough enough, it all depends on the expedition commander's skill.
It is true that if the immigrants in the Koprulu sector can accept the rule of the Earth, then at least their life will not be worse than before. The real unlucky ones may be the human psykers and genetic modifications in Koprulu, who are fighting
It is very likely that it will be liquidated and cleansed by the earth in the end.
But as Dugar said, people on Earth will never show mercy to betrayers.
"Of course, even if you don't say so, my soldiers and I have always been doing this." Augustus said.
"But I also want to know whether Admiral Dugar's Earth Expeditionary Force has the power to defeat the Federation fleet from the front. If so, we can both agree on an attack time and attack from both front and rear."
"It is only a matter of time before the Earth's fleet destroys the Federation. I think, Marshal Augustus, you must be overly worried." Dr. Narud added this at the right time. It seems that he is quite confident in the strength of the Earth Expeditionary Force.
of.
"Very good, we will contact you then." Dugar's face twitched, and his sharp eyes became more intimidating. However, it was impossible for him to say that his fleet was not sure of victory.
Narud may have exaggerated and put Dugar on the fire, but there was nothing wrong with what he said.
"However, based on the position of our allies, I must finally remind you, General Dugar." Augustus finally said.
"Tarkanis Prime is the heart of the entire Tyranid Federation. The officials of the Federation Council and the founding families who truly rule the entire Federation regard it as their foundation. If you want to completely defeat the Tyranid Federation, you must break into the tower.
Sonnis," he said.
"However, Tarsonis is the most heavily defended planet in the entire Tyranid Federation. According to reliable intelligence, the Federation has strengthened the firepower of its orbital defense platforms and planetary defense systems several times during the Zerg invasion. If you want to invade Tarsonis, you can't.
It’s not a simple thing.”
Augustus's kind reminder must be able to gain some favor from Earth's allies, but as long as the intelligence personnel of the Earth Expeditionary Force are not a bunch of rubbish, they must have already figured out Tarsonis's defense strength.
Just like Augustus said, as an expeditionary force far away from homeland, the Earth Expeditionary Force must fight quickly to avoid being dragged into the quagmire of war by the Federation. Even considering the worst case scenario, the Earth Expeditionary Force must still count on
Defeat the Federation within a few months, otherwise it will fall into decline and be gradually dragged down.
Then, striking directly at the heart of the Tyranid Federation or completely defeating its proud military power became one of the only options available to the commander of the expeditionary force.
As long as Dugar and Stukov are not idiots like Edmund Duke, they should figure out the defense strength before attacking Tarsonis.
However, after Augustus's revolutionary army invaded Tarsonis a few years ago, frightening the elders of the Federation Council and members of the Creation Family, the Federation further strengthened Tarsonis' orbital defense system.
.
This project has never stopped, and has lasted for four years now. Tarsonis has almost been built into an impregnable fortress planet.
"Marshal Augustus is right. As I said, Tarsonis Prime may be the most heavily defended place in the entire Koprulu sector. The federation nobles who are greedy for life and death took them from the people.
All the wealth has been spent on strengthening the fortress and ring-shaped space-based defense system of Tarsonis. Even with the military strength of the Earth Expeditionary Force, it is not easy to capture the heart of the Federation."
"Of course I know this." Admiral Dugar was not surprised at all by Augustus and Narud's words, his voice remained serious and unshakable.
"The Confederacy is just piling up their miserable graves."