The undulating lights of Olympic Avenue rippled in the surging blue water, and the aroma of cinnamon and barbecue hit our faces. The beer in the pub and the swaying skirts of the girls attracted the Imperial sailors who had just earned a short shore leave.
Thunderous cheers.
There are many vendors selling local delicacies on the streets, but in fact they are just a hodgepodge of food culture from the colonists' many hometowns, and the ingredients rely on local materials.
Speaking of the real specialty food of Chiron III, it is probably a thick soup made from Zukar giant eel, which is just cut into small pieces and stewed with chopped parsley, spices and
Seasoned with scowler's milk and sprinkled with flour to thicken it, it is a rare delicacy.
"You should try it too, Jimmy." At this moment, Augustus was tasting this local delicacy on the streets of Olympic Avenue.
Among the local colonists, those astute people from the imperial world of Hermes quickly sensed business opportunities in these sailors and realized that their bulging pockets were being filled with money lost due to long-term fleet life.
Credit coins that can be spent everywhere. Soon, residents from other worlds will follow suit.
Suddenly, the people in the colonies were no longer afraid of the coming war, because these imperial soldiers were their confidence.
"...One more cup." The eel soup was served in a biodegradable paper cup. With Renault's appetite, he drank it in just a few mouthfuls and didn't taste much of it. But in the final analysis, this eel soup is better than
The price is cheap, one empire credit coin can buy eight cups.
Among the fringe colonies far away from the core world, credit coins are still the most important currency in circulation, and there is no exception in any imperial colony.
In the Chiron III colony, credit coins are worth as much as gold, because local residents still have to rely on merchant ships that go back and forth between the homeland and the Sigma sector at regular intervals to provide necessary living supplies. To be self-sufficient in the true sense,
This new colony is still far from complete, but even if it completely loses contact with the Imperial government and other worlds, its people no longer have to worry about starving to death.
"How is it?" Augustus took another bite of the Scourer meat sandwich in his hand, with a very satisfied expression on his face.
Stepping on the solid ground paved with bricks and stones made Augustus feel at ease, and seeing the prosperity of the new colony made his mood gradually improve.
For Augustus, there was nothing more satisfying than seeing his people live and work in peace and contentment. The monarch had ruled the Terran Empire for seven years, but what he really wanted was never the praise of his people.
In the initial stages of opening up a new colony, these foods were important sources of protein for the colonists. The rapid development of Chiron III colony was partly due to the advantages of abundant products and a stable supply of fresh meat.
It has largely surpassed the living conditions before these colonists came here.
Those who are willing to go to the distant and unknown world of the Sigma Sector to expand the territories of the Tyranid Empire are mostly those who have difficulty surviving in their hometowns, such as Tarsonis and Korhal, which have the highest population density. And for these people, they can join
The colonial fleet is a rare opportunity. The new world means a fresh start and more opportunities.
If they were not forced by life, the colonists would not abandon their familiar homeland. But fortunately, Chiron III was a much better place, so good that they would rather die here than return to their homeland.
On Chiron III, at least survival is not a problem. A hard-working and hard-working big family can even develop hundreds of acres of land by relying on automated farming equipment.
"It doesn't look very good, but it tastes good." Renault commented honestly. The appearance of Zukar's giant eel is very scary, but it doesn't seem to be difficult for the Tyranids who even dare to try the Allosaurus chicken wings.
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"This is really a wonderful place." Augustus exclaimed. He has been to many planets, probably hundreds of them, among which paradise-like planets are still rare.
Each planet gave Augustus a different feeling.
Chiron III.
This blue planet is mankind's ideal home. Its axial inclination, gravity, atmospheric oxygen content, average temperature, and rotation period are all similar to those of mankind's ancient home star, the Earth. It even has a satellite of moderate size to provide
Stable tidal forces.
It's so great, so incredible that it brings tears to my eyes.
In the Sigma sector where stars are sparse, this is a place that shines like gold.
Since humans first left the cradle of the earth, they have been looking for the new home they dream of. The vast universe has endless possibilities. Maybe there is an identical planet in a corner, but it is also possible that the life situation between the earth and the earth is different.
The birth is just an unrepeatable coincidence.
If the planet Chiron III is different, it is that a higher intelligent race has appeared on it. This kind of creature can no longer be called "primitive", and has even converged to evolve language and social forms. Perhaps in the future
In a few thousand years this race will enter the civilized era.
In the universe, the Protoss have seen hundreds of advanced intelligent races, and have even had wars with some of them. This is the first time that humans have encountered advanced intelligent races other than the Protoss and Zerg, and they will not be like the Protoss.
The spirit is so kind.
"This is a really nice place," Renault admitted.
"See, this is why we fight." Augustus stopped on the street as he walked, unconsciously sublimating the theme habitually.
Next to it is a shop that sells barbecue. The owner is pouring gravy with a lot of spices on the rows of hanging sausages. The sausages are also made from Skowler meat originating from Umoyan. This unique appearance
Star creatures can adapt to most environments in the Koprulu Star Sector. Not only can they produce meat and milk, but their leather is also of extremely high value.
There is a cooking shop in front of Augustus that is slaughtering a huge Tarsonian turkey, even with a shotgun. In its native place, this kind of giant monster, which is taller than an adult man, is brutal by nature and will gather in groups.
trying to attack a rail train passing through the wilderness.
Although this kind of turkey has very poor meat quality, it has been promoted by the Terran Empire government because of its fast growth rate and tall meat, and is even cultivated in such remote colonies.
On the other side is a shop selling smoked chiron fish. The expensive glass windows imported from Hades are filled with these giant underwater monsters that can reach more than ten feet in length. The other shop opposite is a cake shop.
The products inside are also very local, using many unheard-of local fruits and vegetables.
The unique alien style comes naturally.
"There are always people who are willing to sacrifice for this." Renault also said: "It's us now, and it will be our descendants' turn in the future."
"You are not the kind of person who would leave troubles to the new generation." Augustus smiled.
"Yeah, I'm not that kind of person." Renault said.
At this time, Augustus and Renault were just walking on Olympic Avenue, with the Royal Guards following far behind. Many people here had already recognized Augustus, but more people
Just busy with my own work and life.
The neatly arranged buildings on this street are a unique symbol of the official colonial period. The central building is the Governor's Building, which was converted from the bridge of a colonial ship. Powering the entire colony is the fusion engine of the colonial ship. If it is properly maintained, it
It will last at least another hundred years.
Many of the systems of the Terran Empire were inherited from the old Federation, and colonial buildings also used modular steel and alloy plates. Modular construction technology has been quite mature in this era, and it is also Thai that buildings can be erected anytime and anywhere.
Characteristics of the human race.
The streets are not very wide. They are crowded with many Imperial sailors. The place is noisy and there are shouts everywhere. After a while, when the Marines come down, it will probably become more lively. These soldiers are training
Yousu are very disciplined, but to prevent them from getting into trouble, military police can be seen everywhere.
It is no exaggeration to say that the number of soldiers was much greater than the population of the colony.
There is a sense of life here, and being away from death, blood and killing is very good for restoring morale. In such a picturesque place, even the most impetuous heart will gradually calm down.
"Hey, my God, I see Emperor Augustus."
"Wow, you're so tall."
"Can I touch him?"
A group of children ran past Augustus and Renault, with happy expressions on their faces like a group of fluffy little ducks. As they ran, they boldly looked at the two adults in front of them, until the leader
The girl said:
"You must have read it wrong. He lives in Kehal's palace. How could he come here?"
Augustus and Reynold both couldn't help laughing and felt more relaxed.
People say that children in Char must learn to hold a gun before they are born, children in Port of the Dead can steal money from your pocket before they learn to walk, and children who grow up in the new colonies must be innocent and kind in comparison.
many.
They just hope that these children can grow up safely, because the chance of premature death of colonial children is still very high in comparison.
The colonists themselves were pioneer explorers, and their children also had to face such risks and challenges. In the early days of the establishment of the Chiron III colony, giving birth to children also meant greater risks for the great mother.
Watching these children go away, Augustus couldn't help but think of his two daughters, Louise and Charlotte, and thought that children were the hope of the future.
Only then did Augustus notice the statue in the center of the street ahead, which was his bronze statue.
It was a man much taller than him, wearing the emperor's red dress and thick cloak, holding a sword symbolizing power in his hand, and lying on his side was a giant golden wolf.
The inscription on the base of the statue reads Augustus, the pioneer.
There was a similar statue to Korhal in the past, but it was dedicated to his grandfather of the same name.
It can be seen that everyone passing by this statue will pay tribute to it.
These emperor statues were erected voluntarily by the colonial people and were by no means imposed on them by the imperial government. Whenever Augustus saw these statues, he would remind himself that the people could either build statues for him or tear them down.
it.
"Why does this wolf look so much like Alpha?" Augustus looked at it and commented.
He may have forgotten that there are no wolves in Kehal now.
Unknowingly, Augustus has left his mark on this world of StarCraft.
"Don't tell me, it's really similar." Renault didn't see any power from the sharp eyes of the giant wolf. Instead, he saw the sinister eyebrows and rat eyes, and the pointed ears that stood up showed weakness and cowardice.
They had a lot of time to wander around here today. After all, Augustus had always wanted to see with his own eyes what the new colony in the Sigma sector looked like now.
Before setting off to the Temple of Urna in the Otarian Rift, the huge fleet under Augustus will stay here for a few days for rest and supplies. There are also many Chirons in these days.
Local welders and auto repairmen were summoned to repair the warships damaged by the Battle of Atrias in the fleet above orbit.
Taking advantage of this time, the fleet quartermaster must also seize the time to purchase enough supplies from Chiron III Colony to ensure the supply of various materials, food and clothing.
Take the Gorgon battlecruiser as an example. Its 8,000-person crew consumes a lot of food every day. Energy bars and protein lakes alone are not enough to meet the demand. Due to the huge amount of supplies required, each battleship
There are nearly a hundred professional soldiers responsible for this kind of work.
Most of what you can buy from the new colonies are seasonal fruits and vegetables, boxes of broccoli, apples, potatoes, and fans of scowler meat, dairy products, and butter. At the same time, Chiron III
High-energy gas resources are also quite abundant, enough to provide sufficient fuel for the fleet.
Another advantage of having many colonies is that it can provide ports and supplies for the ocean-going fleet, so that no matter where it sails, the imperial fleet can receive sufficient supplies and support. After all, it is difficult for a human fleet to survive on its own far away from the human world.
As for the imperial soldiers who were injured in this battle, they were not sent to the ground. That is because the fleet has enough medical ships, and the medical technology on them is also extremely advanced, specially designed to serve the war.
Besides, this colony, which was only established two or three years ago, cannot maintain such a large and sound medical system, and it is still very fragile.
"People will remember all this." Reno pointed at the statue of Augustus and said, "Even if the statue decays, even if the memory fades, even if all of us are gone."
"Look what you said." Augustus said half-jokingly: "We have to live for another ten thousand years."
At this moment, the lights on Olympic Avenue were a little brighter, and meteors seemed to be falling from the sky. Standing on Chiron III and looking at the sky, even the positions of the constellations were completely different from those on Earth.
This is the new home.
In the future, these colonists will tell their children why they came to this new world and tell the story of Augustus the Great and the Terran Empire.