As the twelfth month of AD 2488 is approaching, the situation on Meinhof has become tense again. Both the Terran Federation army on the planet and the secretly armed Kaimorians are ready.
Preparing for another war, this dark blue planet, which is not considered beautiful and charming in the universe, is filled with a depressing atmosphere of an impending war.
Officers like Augustus who were appointed to take over the surface factories had received advance notice from the Marine Corps Supreme Command to all levels of frontline combat units: the war was over and would not be fought any longer.
When the first ceasefire agreement expired, more Kemerian factories, mines and even interstellar ports on Meinhof were taken over by the Terran Federation army. Only less than 8% of the light industry was
Not under the control of the occupying forces, the Federal High Command of the Marine Corps established its command center in Meinhof, the largest city.
Everyone knows that the Kemorian Alliance has been defeated, but they have not surrendered. Some of the more martial planets in the alliance have refused to implement Moria's order for an indefinite ceasefire, so local wars are still continuing.
Augustus knew that this war would eventually drag into 2489, and even drag on for a few more months. The governments of the Kemorian Federation and the Tyranid Federation would spend a long time working on the final "peace agreement."
Negotiation, arguing endlessly for even the slightest benefit at the negotiation table.
At the negotiation table, the status of both parties is not equal. There is no doubt that this peace agreement will be an extremely harsh unequal treaty for the defeated Kaimorian Federation. It comes from the domineering Tyranid Federation.
insult.
The Federation may have to cede most of the mining guilds or even colonies in the Koprulu sector in order to avoid being annexed.
However, this is really good news for Augustus and his demons in heaven. Once the war is over, it is a good choice to stay in the army or to retire and go home according to the normal procedure.
So, on a sunny day like December 20, Augustus and his men gathered in the workers’ canteen of the New Apollon Mining Factory for a dinner. This was the best dinner they could find so far.
Location: The local catering industry is not developed, and mid- to high-end restaurants can only be found in the city.
There was a modest amount of food on a table made up of five long alloy tables. More than forty soldiers in brown military uniforms were feasting on the food while chatting about their thoughts about the future.
Although Meinhof is a world with quite limited supplies, Augustus still spent a lot of money to buy some good ingredients and asked the chefs in the factory to make something more delicious than individual soldier rations and steamed potatoes with stews.
Food. After more than a month, the demons in heaven once again ate cheeseburgers, grilled sausages, charcoal grilled steaks and creamy bacon pasta, and tasted valuable Marsala black tea...
"To be honest, this holiday means nothing to me." Hanak said while stuffing food into his mouth: "Shiloh is really boring. I just joined the army to seek excitement... Alas,
Although it’s a bit sad to say it, my relatives in town probably thought I was dead.”
"Then why did you apply for it?" Renault, who couldn't go home in time to reunite with his family before Christmas, was angry.
In a few days, the first batch of rotated soldiers will be able to go home for Christmas - more resocialized soldiers will replace them, while the other unlucky ones will still have to stay at their posts, including Renault.
He's an unlucky guy.
About a third of the people in the Demons in Paradise got a week's leave, while the others had to wait until after Christmas. Augustus' application was approved, and he will be in Meinhof the day after tomorrow
Return to Korhal IV by spaceship from the interstellar launch port.
At this party belonging to the Demons of Heaven, their power armor technician Fick was also invited. Although this short technician did not have a tattoo of a hooded skull, he was undoubtedly recognized by other Demons of Heaven.
"There is nothing to lose by applying. I don't have to go out for training. Wouldn't it be better to stay in the military camp and sleep?" Hanak said: "Speaking of which, I have lived alone since I was a child. For me, Christmas is just about picking up food.
I got some interesting gadgets. Santa Claus has never visited my torn socks... For this reason, I even built a chimney without a stove at home."
"That's because your socks are too smelly." Amy Brandon interjected.
"Well, Hank, come back to Keha with me." Augustus said after swallowing the food in his mouth, "I'll show you what a real big city is like."
"Okay." Hanak nodded.
"Tychus, where are you going for the holidays?" Augustus then asked Tychus opposite.
"I? I will never leave these sparkling little crystals in Meinhof, not even for a minute or a second." Tychus said: "Even on vacation, I will not leave my post.
.....I love the Marines."
"Jim, after I leave, remember to ask Kurofsky to lead people to guard the gate and electrify the walls." Augustus shouted: "Don't let Tychus bring women in, this is a military camp!
"
"Also, you must make arrangements for our newly recruited workers. The Camorian named Rory Swann is now an external engineer for the Demon of Heaven. You must give him the best treatment."
"No problem." Renault said happily: "I can guarantee that not even a fly will fly in."
"How do you know that boy Jim won't join in with me? This boy is at the age where he is full of longing for women." Tychus raised his eyebrows: "You never let Jim have fun with us. This is outrageous.
"
"No matter how strict a parent is, he should know how to relax."
"I didn't say he can't have fun." Augustus shook his head: "I just told you, don't lead him astray. When Kidd came, he wouldn't say a single curse word. After getting familiar with you, now
Open your mouth and close your mouth to shit and pee.”
"In the strip club, you and Josephine had more fun than the other. Jim is still so young, and I don't want to see him indulge in indulgence and enjoyment... When Omo died, he had already shown
You have to rely too much on alcohol." Augustus looked at Renault, who was blushing.
"I trust Jim because he never lets me down."
"Okay, I'll just go out and have fun." Tychus gave up and began to imagine the beautiful body of a woman: "I wonder what the Camorian girl tastes like..."
When he pictured the short, stocky, bearded Kaimorian miner in his mind, Tychus let out a sound of disgust, as if he had eaten a dead fly.
Augustus talked with others for a while. In addition to those who still wanted to stay in Meinhof and those who were preparing to go home, there were also Ward and Zander who wanted to go back with him. The former did not want to return to the sadness of the past.
land, while the latter was born in a slum and is still homeless.
As for Rundstein, although he also wanted to return to Korhal to reunite with his family during the holidays, his departure time was one day later than Augustus. Josephine said nothing about returning home, as if he had just returned to Korhal.
It was as if a gang of gangsters were waiting to hang him up and execute him.
After talking for a long time, Lisa, who seemed to have been forgotten by Augustus, finally spoke: "Augustus, don't you ask me how I plan my vacation?"
"I remember your family belongs to Tarsonis. Don't you want to go back to see your father?" Augustus looked at Lisa sitting next to him. Lisa has now gotten rid of her dependence on drugs.
Her long hair now exudes a bright ginger color and a refreshing fragrance.
"What's so interesting about him? He's just an old man." Lisa crossed her arms on her chest and said, "I happen to be planning to travel to Keha."
"Just...just wanted to visit your mother on the way."