After capturing Typhon, Augustus did not take advantage of the situation to capture the Sigma Quadrant, the last territory of the Tal'darin Protoss, but chose to let the empire's soldiers rest in the occupied area for a while, and the fleet switched from offensive to defensive.
During this period, the busiest ones were the medical workers accompanying the army, who had to spend all day treating the wounded. Even so, many soldiers still died of their injuries, and their bodies returned with the
Korhar's transport ship was sent to his hometown for burial.
In all previous foreign wars, no one was immune. For this reason, Augustus never liked war, but he had to end wars with war.
The resting Imperial fleet must be alert to Tal'darin's possible retaliatory attacks at any time, so the soldiers must remain vigilant while resting.
In this way, when Christmas comes, the imperial soldiers have no choice but to have fun. Fortunately, although Typhon is deserted, there are also forests and jungles scattered among the gobi canyons and high cliff boulders in the mid-latitudes. It would be good to decorate a few Christmas trees.
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In addition to not being able to drink alcohol and having to drink black tea and coffee instead, the warriors were still able to enjoy sumptuous food during the festival, as well as hunted native creatures. Emperor Augustus had no plans to establish a colony in Typhon.
No measures have been introduced to protect native resources and wildlife.
A few days after Christmas, Augustus finally received an ultimatum from Tal'darim's executive, Neon.
Neon seemed to have never thought about why the Terran Empire humans would attack them, and he didn't even want to figure it out. He just regarded Augustus and his warriors as blasphemous heretics.
From this point of view, Nion was indeed in a state of mental disorder. He could not listen to any words and had no intention of talking to Augustus. The communication ended with the executive's anger and curse at the emperor. Nion claimed that
He would hunt Augustus to the ends of the earth and let him die ten thousand times.
It can be seen that executive officer Naian is probably really crazy.
(Aranak has a voiceover: Do you know a fate more terrible than death? I will let you collect terazine and then you will go crazy like Naion.)
Of course, Augustus was extremely vigilant about such an unstable factor on the imperial border.
But the expected revenge did not come. For more than ten days, Augustus did not see even a shadow of Taldarin.
Augustus did not understand Neon's plan. Perhaps he expected that the Terran Empire humans would definitely launch an attack on his base camp, so he was waiting for work.
Combined with the words of Niang's captured subordinates, the mentally disturbed Niang is not popular. He can control these Tal'darin only because he is a real strong man. Even if Niang once had allies on his home planet of Slane, he is now
Stay away from him because of his crazy appearance.
Tal'darin's society is known for its cruelty, where strength is paramount, and no one will miss their old love.
If Niang hadn't lost his mind, he could have used the terrazine resources in his hands or used tricks to gather allies in Slane, but it is obviously impossible now.
If this is the case, then Augustus expected that Naion would not be able to wait for reinforcements at all, and his reinforcements were already on the way and were almost here.
As the New Year approaches, this day is about to set.
The blue main sequence star of Typhon is still shining. It looks like just a star in the sky, but it shines brighter than all the stars. The light and heat it releases still make the weather here unbearably hot.
On the open red-brown land, clusters of Kedarin crystals surround the Xel'Naga Temple where the emperor serves as his palace. As the night approaches, they emit flashes of blue and purple. As the sun gradually sets, a blue-green circle appears.
The crescent moon climbed up into the clouds, and the light it emitted rippled like the moon in the water.
This is a completely different alien world, with the desolation of the red desert rushing towards us, as if the Earth had just passed the Ice Age. Lonely mysterious altars and spiers stand among the bright mountains, peaceful and harmonious.
The Xel'Naga Temple, which stood here at least millions of years ago, still stands in the moonlight. It cannot be blown down by wind or rain. Its spiral walls and huge curved stairs are shrouded in dark green light.
In the middle, it seems to be covered with moss and vines.
Although Typhon is also a bitter and cold place, it also has its own charm. Perhaps this is also the charm of this cruel universe.
Surrounding the temples of Xel'Naga are the hideous buildings of the Tal'darin protoss in dark Gothic style. The blood shard crystals in them still exude the powerful surging energy of the past. However, the crystal towers in them have collapsed. These Tal'darin buildings
He also fell into paralysis.
There are also Imperial Army bases scattered around, mostly square-shaped silver and gray buildings. The bases are illuminated by signal lights connected by wires and house soldiers, scientists, archaeologists and technicians.
In the dead of night, sensors and sentry soldiers were still monitoring the ancient temple and the desert in the distance. Under the moonlight, a patrol team of ten people walked on the path cut by solid rocks and lava.
The sound of steel boots tapping could be heard on the unfinished floor.
In the corner where no one else notices, many small spider-shaped robots are loyally guarding the sleeping people. This is a family created by Victor Kaczynski. So far, it includes Spider Booby, Widow Mine and Black Widow.
Thunder (black widows).
Among them, the Black Widow Mine can detect psychic waveforms. Once it detects invading psychic creatures, it will swarm up and be detonated. It is specially designed to defend against the Tal'darin Protoss invisible warriors Blood Hunters and the Federation's ghost agents. Of course, the Black Widow Mine's
There is some kind of flaw in the Identification Friend or Foe system, and it has attempted to attack its own Dark Templar more than once.
Regarding this matter, Victor was kept in the dark until the emperor specially summoned him.
At this moment, it is already midnight.
The emperor's room is located in an empty room in the Xel'Naga Temple. There is only a steel wire bed in the room. The set of sunwood tables and chairs was handed over by Augustus from the previous governor of Za Sara.
, still in use today.
Augustus didn't have much interest in luxury goods inlaid with gold and silver. For example, the palace was decorated entirely by his brothers and sisters. However, the electronic equipment in this room was top-notch, because the emperor had to ensure that it was ready at all times.
All can communicate with their own troops.
If necessary, Augustus could meet with his ministers and generals at any time and anywhere, even when he was ready to go to bed.
Augustus was still dealing with government affairs from Korhal, mostly related to the appointment, promotion and transfer of imperial ministers, or which world announced today that it would completely secede from the Federation and join the Empire, or which world went back on its promise and needed to mobilize troops to quell the rebellion.
No matter what, after dealing with these matters, Augustus always asked him to appoint a new governor. Augustus could not just appoint generals as governors to prevent the army from expanding out of control, so he had to find new candidates.
These governors only represent the emperor's authority to rule over the empire's various territories and colonies, because the emperor is nominally the governor of all imperial planets, and this honor is also counted in his title.
Fortunately, administrative talents can be discovered from core worlds such as Tarsonis. Whether it is his father Angus or his brother, they are fully qualified in this regard. Augustus does not need to select the loyalty of these people, he has high-level psychics.
Investigation and review.
Emperor Augustus favored those who were diligent and capable, rather than those who were powerful and influential. Those who were depressed in the federal era could rise to great heights in the empire, so the voices praising the emperor's wisdom became more and more loud.
Of course, chaos abounded in the newly established empire. Many federal resistance organizations and individuals committed evil in the name of eradicating the remnants of the federal aristocracy, and even committed many shocking atrocities. There were many noble families who used to be attached to the founding family.
Massacres occurred, and apart from instigators with ulterior motives, the murderers were civilians who had never killed anyone before.
Augustus could only order these nobles to be imprisoned to temporarily protect them, calm the incited public anger, and then punish the murderers, emphasizing that sinners should be punished, but only law enforcers can do this.
At the same time, although the Pan-Taylon Party and the army still account for the majority of determined people, there are many revolutionary fighters from the fringe world who have been corrupted by money and fame after seeing the prosperous Tarsonis, and there are also officials from the fringe world who can't wait to abuse them.
The emperor gave him the power to collect bribes and bully the people, thinking that the sky is high and the emperor is far away, so he will not be found.
These things always happened one after another, one after another. If it weren't for the ability of Augustus's father and brother, he would not have been able to spare his hands to send troops to expedition to the frontier.
There was only one thing that troubled Augustus very much. It seemed that his sister Dorothy was also preparing to join politics.
Dorothy Mengsk is twenty years old this year. She has beautiful long gray hair and gray eyes. She has outstanding appearance and extraordinary intelligence. She has shown the potential of a leader at a very young age, and is eloquent and thoughtful.
He is agile and has learned political and business knowledge from his father since he was a child. Now he has shown that his abilities are not inferior to those of his father and brother.
For this sister, Augustus was of course very distressed. After all, he only had such a sister. Thinking this way, Augustus could only let Dorothy serve as the governor of Viridia Prime to test the waters, and let Aktu
Ernst assisted.
"Your Majesty, it's time for you to lie down." As he thought this, a soft touch came from behind Augustus, and the fragrance of shampoo hit his face.
At most, the military camp can only provide ultrasonic bathing, but Typhon has abundant underground water resources, so a hot bath is still enough.
"You stinging bee." Augustus reached out and took Kerrigan into his arms, feeling the curves in his hands.
To be honest, Augustus wasn't very interested right now, but Kerrigan seemed to be becoming more and more determined to have a child. Neither of them had any problems, but they couldn't get pregnant.
If the empire has a clear heir, princes, ministers, marshals and generals will not have to waver in the struggle for power, and the regime will be more stable.
But Augustus doesn't actually care, and he hopes Kerrigan understands this. They are still young and still have time. If not, Augustus will choose a successor from his brothers, sisters or their descendants.
Kerrigan huddled in Augustus's arms, waiting for the coming storm, but after a while, she sat up from the emperor's lap irritably.
"It's really not the right time." Kerrigan frowned, and the confused look faded from her green eyes.
A female Royal Guardsman knocked on the door gently, and then brought news of the arrival of Artanis, the executive of the Durham Protoss.
"Faraday! Tychus!" cried Augustus.
Augustus hurriedly got up to change his clothes and rushed to Typhon Starport. The royal guards guarding outside immediately arranged for vehicles. Although Kerrigan was unhappy, she still understood the importance. Anyway, she had plenty of time to talk to Augustus.
If you are close, you have many cards to play, just be wary of bad actors.
Guard captain Faraday arrived soon, and deputy captain Tychus caught up in time despite his procrastination.
There was little money to be made in Typhon, and there was no place for romance, so Tychus focused on the cultural relics and spent much of the night appreciating their value in high spirits.
Soon, Augustus saw Artanis, the executive of the Durham Protoss, Grand Archon Fenix, and the daughter of the Dark Templar matriarch who had arrived at the pressurized port of Typhon Starport.
Artanis brought new news from within the Durham Protoss, that is, after rescuing Rashagal, the frightened matriarch Rashagal decided not to serve as the Archbishop of Durham, but to be executed by the former high-ranking officer
Guanta Sadar continued to take over.
Due to Tassadar's wise leadership in the defense of Sarcoras and his closeness to the Dark Templar, this did not cause much shock. For a Templar who respects and is willing to learn the traditions and skills of the Dark Templar,
The warriors and dark templars returned the same respect and love.
In this way, Tassadar's student Artanis took over the position of his mentor and became the new high-ranking executive. However, this position was more pressure than joy for the young Artanis.
Augustus was sincerely happy for his old friend Tassadar, but he was also worried about the health of Rashagal, the old patriarch of the Dark Templar. Even from a human perspective, she was a noble and respectable person.
lady.
Many Dark Templar warriors only accept the Templar warriors because of the clan leader's favor. If the clan leader passes away, it will indeed be a big earthquake.
The Duram Protoss are staunch allies of the Tyranid Empire, and Augustus does not want them to fall into civil war.
However, according to Vorazun, the matriarch is in very good health. For a figure who can talk to the Prince of Blades with motherly dignity for several months, this thrilling journey of being captured is basically impossible.
Nothing to scare.
When Rashagar was young, she was a stronger warrior than Vorazun, and she had seen countless ups and downs. Obviously, she was just looking for an excuse to give up her position.
But Vorazun was not very satisfied.
"Ta'darin, Ta'darin is full of lies and has no shame." As soon as he saw Augustus, the true-hearted Phoenix shouted:
"Suffer death, Tal'darin! Where are they? I must show some shame to these despicable kidnappers and thieves - no, I want Tal'darin's blood to be splattered three feet!"
"Phoenix, brother, they are not here." Augustus said to Phoenix.
"You will be able to do this soon, warrior." Kerrigan, whose hair was still wet, said with her hands on her hips.
"Your Majesty Augustus, Phase Technician Karax saw the Tal'darin weapon you sent, and found that it was almost a copy of Kalai's technology, with almost no difference except for the material." Artanis said to Augustus.
Stuart used human honorifics. In his opinion, the emperor was a position similar to that of an archbishop.
"I really don't know how they did it. In this way, there is an explanation for where the lost fleet went - tens of thousands of tribesmen were captured, enslaved and mutilated by Tal'darin. This is the worst since the catastrophe of all ages.
Horrible atrocity!"
"The killing of protoss by protoss follows the laws of Davu, and crimes like Ta'darin's must be severely punished," Phoenix said: