"The emergence of the hybrid caused the quarrel in the Shadow Council of Sagulath to last for two full solar cycles. Such a scene was rarely seen in the Protoss Empire in the past."
When Protoss Executor Artanis told Augustus these words, they were standing side by side on the top of the mountains surrounded by clouds and mist.
This mountain range is located in the west of the Neo-Babylonian plain of Crusa. The mountains are covered with sparse trees and streams. Dense flowers and berry vegetation grow among the naked fir trees. Looking to the east is the vast Neo-Babylonian plain, where the
There are large clumps of gray-green wormwood and swamps, forming an endless blanket.
On this mountain with an average altitude of more than 9,000 feet, there is a little-known recruit training camp of the Revolutionary Army. The place has a command center, four independent military camps, hospitals and other facilities, enough to accommodate 5,000 recruits.
The Revolutionary Army Marshal Command decided to form a highly mobile Reaper force. They will be dispersed among various units as special operations forces in small teams to perform reconnaissance and infiltration missions. To this end, the Army Headquarters moved to the inaccessible New Babylon Mountains
It was selected as a place to train new recruits, and the rugged terrain here was used to hone the soldiers' will.
The place where Augustus stood was the location of one of the military camps, which was located on the highest peak of Neo-Babylon, standing between the sea of clouds.
"Do they still have objections on this issue?" Although Augustus was already considered a tall and strong man among the Tyranids, he was completely incompetent when standing with Artanis.
There are only two people here, Augustus and Artanis. Obviously, the news of the arrival of the Spear of Adon in the Protoss Ark is still a secret that few people know. Augustus hopes that this can become one of his trump cards against the UED expeditionary force.
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"On the issue of dealing with hybrids, the bishops of the Light and Shadow Council are very unanimous. Whether it is Aiur or the protoss on Sagulas, they all believe that there is no room for laziness." Artanis's glowing blue
His eyes were burning and dancing.
"The difference lies in how to deal with the humans on Earth. There is no doubt that what they have done has touched the bottom line of the protoss. We will never tolerate such atrocities inflicted on our people."
"If someone mixes the genes of humans and zerg, such monsters will not be tolerated by humans." Augustus also nodded.
The Earth is indeed keeping a close eye on the situation in the Koprulu sector, but their way of obtaining information is still affected by the distance of 60,000 light years. Even the Tyranids know very little about the protoss.
Next, it is impossible for the ued expeditionary force to know what kind of blasphemy the hybrid means to the protoss.
"Admiral Yurlan decided to go to war with the Earth. His decision received certain approval. However, the Dark Priest Mohandar believed that the Dalam Protoss urgently needs to recuperate and recuperate. The most important thing is to assemble a huge fleet to recover Aiur.
The most important thing." Artanis's words directly reflected Augustus's heart, which contained his complicated emotions.
"The long-suffering Protoss Empire is unwilling to be dragged into another war with the Earth... The Protoss are fearless, but they will never start a war blindly."
"The Dawu teachings teach that the stars should maintain the order of the universe and protect the weak races. Once upon a time, we have become so diligent and militaristic." He said with confusion.
"I often think that maybe this is what the gods want the protoss to know - that we are not worth mentioning in front of the great power that created this world. The protoss empire was defeated by arrogance that does not match our strength."
"Grand Executor Tassadar and his Templars are still fighting the new Overlord on Char. On the red planet, the swarms are like a vast ocean! The protoss must not be involved in another war."
"That was a wise move," Augustus said. "That's why they sent you."
"In the end, the bishops in the Council of Light and Shadow made a compromise with each other and decided to find out the real culprit behind the hybrid before making a decision. Just like this, Archbishop Rashagar ordered me to come to investigate the matter and asked me to make sure to find out who the hybrid was.
The source of the body." Artanis looked at Augustus and said.
"I understand." Augustus couldn't help but be stunned. It turns out that you call dispatching such an Ark ship, which is not much different from a satellite, an investigation.
The protoss of the past were undoubtedly a clan full of martial virtues. They never objected to fighting with other races. The protoss heroes of the past were also born in that magnificent era. The emergence of the Dawu teachings was an important event in the history of the protoss empire.
of watershed.
"Well... starting from the source is the key." Augustus sighed.
Of course Augustus knew where the hybrids came from, but he did not know where they were made. This twisted and weird monster had violated the laws of nature, and its genes were mottled and messy, full of artificial
Traces of tampering.
Dr. Narud must have many hybrid laboratories and manufacturing plants, which may be located in galaxies that will never be known, and are definitely not easy to find.
He, or the years he has experienced, are as old as this universe, and Narud may have started conducting hybrid experiments very early on.
Such a ship alone is enough to deal with the UED expeditionary force fleet. Without using local weapons, who knows whether the current battlecruisers can break through the shield of the Spear of Adun.
The Spear of Adun appeared too early, so early that it was impossible for ued to understand the power of such an ark ship.
Gerald Dugar, the commander of the ued expeditionary force, must have fully estimated the power of the protoss, but he never dreamed that the protoss would dig out such a thing from the ancestral grave and prepare to throw it in his face.
"I hope I will not disappoint the council's expectations." Artanis conveyed a slightly melancholic mood swing.
As the future successor to Tassadar, the highest executive, Artanis is also facing a lot of pressure. Maybe Dallam doesn't have to make decisions in everything now, but Tassadar is already so good.
Under the circumstances, Artanis also worried that he would not be able to reach the height of his teacher in the future.
"The emergence of the hybrid heralds a dark future, which is the predicted doomsday that will destroy the protoss." He said worriedly.
"Among the Nerazim protoss, rumors about this ominous omen are spreading like wildfire. Hybrids, they are undoubtedly monsters that have the potential to destroy protoss civilization and even the entire universe - if their number is large enough, if they
As endless as a swarm of insects.”
"This is why you attach so much importance to hybrids," said Augustus.
"For a long time, the prophecies of doomsday have been plaguing our people, including the Dark Templar warriors of Sarcoras. Because of this, it seems that only the ancient Golden Age warriors in the Spear of Adon are qualified to be this person.
Heavy responsibility." Artanis exuded a mental wave similar to joy.
"This is also a great honor for me. The parliament chose me instead of executives like Juerland and Moyo who are above me in terms of qualifications and reputation," he said.
"In fact, whether they are Templars or Dark Templars, from the Karai class to the former Arbitrator class, there are so many protoss who want to dedicate their power when this doomsday brings that the Council of Light and Shadow cannot
Do not select the best among them to garrison the Spear of Adun."
This means that the number of protoss warriors on the Spear of Adun will be much higher than before.
"Is there any news about Zeratul?" Augustus heard Artanis mention the Dark Templar.
"Zeratul returned to Sagurath once, but left soon. At the Council of Light and Shadow, he mentioned that the fallen Dark Templar Orega was serving an extremely terrifying existence." Atta.
Nice said.
"He claimed that he received instructions from the gods in the void. The radiance released by countless dead stars compiled the prophecies of Xel'Naga. In the dark future, there will be eternal disputes."
"This guy Zeratul is still so talkative." Augustus spread his hands.
"Recently, Zeratul returned to Aiur once again." Artanis said:
"Zeratul returned to the huge storm formed by the energy of the void where the body of the Overlord was. He believed that it could bring him closer to the void."
"He did this? I have never heard any gods talking to me." Augustus shrugged and said, "So Zeratul has given up on chasing Orega?"
"No one knows what Zeratul is thinking." Artanis can't figure out what Zeratul is thinking. Zeratul always thinks that he has a heavy burden on his shoulders. He is always mysterious and thinks that he has some kind of mission.
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"Alas...the end is near."
Both of them looked at the sky at the same time, feeling uneasy.
The sky at this time was showing an exceptionally magnificent sight, with dark purple clouds rendered by the peculiar optical phenomenon at dusk in Crusader, all piled up on the distant horizon, forming cloud banks connected end to end.
There is not even a single cloud in the center of the sky. The deep blue is infinitely far away, infinitely deep, and the shocking dome reminds Augustus that human beings are so insignificant in the face of nature.
"I implore Marshal Augustus to give us more information about the hybrid." After a while, Artanis continued the topic.
In front of Augustus, Artanis behaved modestly and low-key.
Not long ago, Artanis, like most of his kind, looked down upon humans, but what happened on Aiur has proven that Augustus and his warriors are as worthy of respect as the Protoss Templars.
"Of course, why not do that? Without you, I really don't know how to deal with the hybrid." Augustus chuckled:
"My warriors are brave and tenacious, but lack the necessary protection to protect them from psychic and mental attacks."
"So that's it... I will immediately order Karai phase technician Karax to solve this matter. Humans should obtain armor that can be immune to hybrid mental attacks." Artanis said that he knew about this.
And I apologized for not considering this issue at all before.
"Great Adun, when will I be as wise as my master Tassadar?"
The protoss do not need to worry about hybrid psychic powers and mental attacks, because their spirits are strong enough, but humans are too fragile.
"You just lack experience." Augustus said: "You are still young, Archbishop, this era belongs to Tassadar, and it also belongs to you."
"Hmm... Archbishop? I'm not the Archbishop." Artanis widened his eyes burning with blue psychic flames.
"Yes, you are not yet." Augustus did it on purpose. He raised his hand with his elbow: "Everyone knows that Rashagar's successor will be Tassadar, and Tassadar's successor must be
you."
"I don't know." Artanis takes everything very seriously.
"As you said, my teacher Tassadar is very likely to take over the position of matriarch Raza Gal - she has mentioned many times that she is too old and is not qualified for the responsibilities of the Archbishop." He said.
"The teacher has gained the respect of many Dark Templar knights. He became the new Archbishop of Durham in line with the expectations of Aiur and the protoss of Sagulas. And I, I am just an ordinary executive of the Protoss Empire. The Dark Templar
The warriors don't like me."
"Furthermore, adhering to the principle that the El and Sagulath protoss must be absolutely equal, after Tassadar steps down, his successor should be a Nerazim, and after that, it may be me."
"I don't know about that." Augustus then realized that Artanis' fate might have changed dramatically.
Artanis may or may not become the new Archbishop.
Ah this.
If the archbishop is no longer an archbishop, how can he continue to insult the church?
In other words, if there is no way to insult the religion, it is still an insult to the religion.
"I will support Mohandar as the next Archbishop, because his tolerance for the eldest son of God has won the respect of the Templars." Artanis was still talking to himself.
"What do you think? Marshal Augustus."
"I don't have any opinion." Augustus couldn't help laughing: "Human beings don't interfere with the stars, and the stars don't interfere with humans."
"Come on, young Artanis, come to my camp and I'll treat you to tea."
Augustus walked away minding his own business, leaving Artanis, who was feeling sorry for himself, muttering to himself.
"Marshal, you are teasing me again." Artanis followed Augustus. The protoss used their skin to absorb water, but they did not drink tea.
When Augustus and Artanis left the mountain top and walked onto the path leading to the military camp, a group of about fifteen Reaper recruits roared past.
They carry large jetpacks - the early Reaper backpacks were flyable, but because they were too bulky and difficult to maneuver, the mortality rate among recruits was quite high. Therefore, an excellent Reaper is as valuable as a fighter pilot.
Based on this flaw, Rory Swann and his team, who can always come up with new gadgets for Augustus, designed a non-flyable twin-turbo backpack for training recruits. Even so, the Reaper Recruit Training Camp
The mortality rate is still very high, which makes their training cost much higher than that of ordinary marines.
When Lieutenant Sarah Kerrigan walked towards Augustus from a side road, Artanis left quietly with the help of the phase jump device. He seemed to really think that Augustus would pour black tea on him.
on one's own face.
Someone actually did this, and that person was Tychus Finlay, who was drunk.
"Urgent news, there is news from the UED Expeditionary Force that they want to sign a peace treaty with us, and they are willing to send Alexei Stokov to participate in the negotiations." Kerrigan glanced at Augustus' face.