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Geras Space Station.

The Iron Buddha Chapter's fleet, along with the fleets of other Chapters Astartes, was parked very far away from the orbital defenses of the Xerasian space station.

It's a small forge world.

Some people may wonder, how can a space station also become a forge world? The reason is actually very simple, because Zerath is a gaseous planet and lacks a solid planet surface, so there is no way to "land". No one can survive on the surface for a long time, so naturally there is no way to build buildings.

However, gaseous planets can also be rich in resources. With the proper use of professional cloud mining equipment, the mineral resources of gaseous planets may be easier to mine and refine than rocky planets. There are four gaseous planets in the solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They are all affiliated foundry facilities under the rule of Mars. The Jupiter Shipyard and Saturn Shipyard have produced the Queen of Glory class battleships and the Fury of the Abyss class battleships.

Therefore, most of the city buildings in this forging world are located in the orbital space around the planet.

So one can imagine how powerful the firepower of its orbital defense facilities will be, like an iron hedgehog.

A complete planetary defense system is generally divided into four layers from the outside to the inside. As soon as the Iron Buddha Chapter fleet entered the Mandeville Point on the outskirts of the Zerath galaxy, they saw many destroyed combat satellites and a pile of twisted and tattered ruins hovering in the void. They were obviously caused by other Asta who had arrived first. What the special operations fleet destroyed was the outermost layer of the planetary defense system - the combat satellites and deep space outposts.

A richer and more important world would even build a space fortress near Mandeville Point.

Subspace jumps are very unstable. Fleets from several battle groups arrive one after another. The first arriving battle groups have destroyed the outermost layer of defense system, so what they are about to face is the orbital defense facilities.

A well-resourced and well-defended planet has a two-layer defense system in space and a two-layer ground defense system in the atmosphere: a surface defense facility that can attack the planet's orbit upwards; a hive defense facility that can It is the last line of urban defense. Due to its particularity, the Geras Space Station has no urban buildings on the surface of the gaseous planet, so it does not have the latter two defense systems.

The advantage is that the fleets of several Chapter Astartes may not have to worry about attacks from the surface of the planet.

The bad thing is that the Zerath Space Station has piled almost all its resources on orbital defense facilities.

Su Zheng, bridge.

Fu Qinghai looked at the picture on the auspicious screen and frowned. It was a majestic and spectacular space city, with more than a dozen super-large orbital stations connected in series into a grid-like hive area, with a large number of orbital panels laid to cover the orbital space outside the planet. In addition to infrastructure such as airports, space docks, and orbital elevators, he also saw...

Densely packed light spear turrets and macrogun turrets, torpedo launchers and defensive laser wells are everywhere, not to mention clusters of close-defense weapon arrays.

"It seems that Grand Marshal Heshro has indeed chosen a battlefield suitable for the Astartes to fight."

Sid Nora also appeared on the bridge at some point, looked at the planet projection, and said:

"Although Gerath Space Station is also a forged world, it does not have a solid surface, so it is destined to be unable to possess the Titan Legion. But as far as I know, during the Great Crusade, the expedition fleet discovered that Gerath Space Station mastered some kind of heresy. Technology, the average intelligence level of their cybernetic legion far exceeds that of other cybernetic robots of the Mechanicus."

The intelligence level exceeds that of ordinary intelligent control robots...

It's obviously using the hatred intelligence.

Fu Qinghai sneered in his heart.

Sid Nora continued:

"At the same time, according to records, this forge world was very warlike and was unwilling to surrender to the empire at the beginning. It also used biological weapons against the hive world of Karcandila to turn it into a death cemetery. After the defeat, the Mechanicus only Allowing them to retain the most basic weapons manufacturing capabilities, which led to the Xeras space station defecting to the traitors during the Iron Scourge campaign."

Huxrow had indeed chosen a battlefield that was most suitable for Space Marines. The Space Marines can't force the Titan Legion, and the Zerath Space Station happens to be a forge world without the Titan Legion. The Titan is not a Gundam and cannot fight in space. Orbital space is different from the surface of the planet. Every man-made space there is very valuable, and there is no room for Titans to show their fists.

What Sid Nora means is that after entering the Zerath Space Station, it is possible to encounter the Intelligent Control Corps?

"After our scan, there is no longer a complete battleship in the airport of the Zerath Space Station."

The speaker was a strange Space Marine.

The half-length holographic projections of several chapter leaders appeared above the table, discussing attack plans.

"Please pay attention. Those on the orbital defense facilities are obviously temporarily installed macro gun arrays and light spear arrays. Obviously, the rebels at the Zerath Space Station have dismantled all their warships, and all the weapon systems of the warships have been completely dismantled. They were piled on top of the orbital defense facilities."

The space warrior reminded everyone.

This is a desperate matter.

Fu Qinghai thought to himself.

The enemy's choice was very extreme. They had completely abandoned the option of sending a naval fleet to attack, and removed all the weapon systems of the warships to enhance defense.

"Everyone, we don't need to completely destroy the entire orbital defense facility. We only need to concentrate our firepower to open a gap, a critical breakthrough, so that our warriors can enter the interior of the Zelas space station, and then..."

Said a Space Marine in red armor.

Fu Qinghai knew him, the Chapter Leader of the Bloodthirsty.

His thinking is very clear:

Space naval battles cannot bring out the advantages of Space Marines. Moreover, a fleet composed of several battle groups will most likely not be able to bombard the waiting Forge World. All it takes is to open a gap to allow Space Marines to enter and enter the Zerath space station. After that...it's the familiar gang-hopping process.

This was a standard siege battle. No one present mentioned the plan of besieging the enemy and cutting off supplies. First of all this is not in keeping with the Space Marine character. Secondly, there is a planet on the opposite side and a fleet on our side. It is clear who has more supplies. Finally, there is a forging world opposite. Water can be obtained through gaseous planets, and food can also be synthesized through chemical industry or cultivated through bioengineering, which is obviously more affordable for the other side.

"I agree with this plan in principle."

Fu Qinghai thought for a long time and finally spoke:

“But the specific details need further consideration.”

Several chapter leaders looked at Fu Qinghai.

His chapter's flagship is the largest in the fleet. However, the chapter leaders were well-informed and did not show much surprise - some chapters even had Queen of Glory battleships. The Ultramarines sank the Word Bearers' flagship "Ember Chronicles" and salvaged it. After it was rebuilt and restored, it was given to its subsidiary Nemesis Chapter as the flagship of the Chapter.

With wealthy people like the Ultramarines at the forefront, owning an Emperor-class battleship is nothing.

"Do you have any idea?"

the Chapter Master of the Flesh Tearers asked.

"Look, everyone, what is this?"

Fu Qinghai pointed at the holographic projection in front of him. On the huge earth-gray gaseous planet, a brown patch was slowly rotating and moving. Fu Qinghai raised his hand to enlarge the holographic projection. It can be seen that the edge of the patch is about to approach the long pillars connecting the Zellas Space Station and the surface of the planet. The pillars have bounced away and retracted back to the Zellas Space Station. .

The brown patches are cyclonic storms on the surface of the gaseous planet. They can be seen from tens of thousands of kilometers away, which shows how huge this storm is. This phenomenon is very common on gaseous planets. For example, the Great Red Spot of Jupiter is a characteristic symbol on the surface of Jupiter. The cyclonic storm has lasted on Jupiter for 350 years, and its diameter is equivalent to twice the diameter of the Earth.

Those long pillars are obviously space elevators, but they are larger in diameter than ordinary manned space elevators. The ends are connected to cloud mining equipment. They should be the channels through which the Geras Space Station collects clouds from the surface of gaseous planets. These giant gas transportation pipelines are like roots hanging under the Zellas space station, sucking nutrients from the planet and transfusing blood to the space station.

"I seem to have discovered a defensive vulnerability in the Zerath Space Station."

Fu Qinghai pointed at these long pillars and said.

Gas transport pipeline from planet to orbit?

Fu Qinghai didn't need to explain, several experienced space warriors who had experienced hundreds of battles immediately understood his thoughts.

"What are you going to do?"

The Flesh Tearers Chapter Master asked.

"Do you have a Terminator unit?"

Fu Qinghai asked.

"Yes, I have."

"Of course there is."

Several chapter leaders spoke one after another.

Who doesn’t have a Terminator? Although everyone is a sub-regiment, no one has any property during the second founding of the army. They only have a few high and low tactical fearless armors, otherwise they would be too poor.

"So do you have jet bikes?"

Fu Qinghai continued to ask.

All chapter leaders fell silent for a moment.

They all raised their heads and looked at Fu Qinghai.

What's the meaning? Do you have it?

Fu Qinghai smiled:

"My plan is very simple. Send the Iron Buddha Terminator, ride on a jet motorcycle, enter the planet's surface, and then enter the interior of the Zelas space station through these giant gas pipelines to form an internal breakthrough and open a gap for me."

Why do you have a jet motorcycle?

The chapter leaders first thought of this question.

What foundry world still produces jetbikes these days?

"Is there no detection equipment on the planet's surface? Won't they discover the existence of jet motorcycles?"

A Chapter Master asked the question first.

Fu Qinghai pointed at the "brown patch":

"I don't think any detection equipment can survive in such a large cyclonic storm."

"As you said, this cyclonic storm is extremely huge. How do you plan to get through it?"

Another Chapter Master questioned.

"Of course we won't break in. By observing the operation of the Geras space station to retract those gas pipelines, it is obvious that the activity of this cyclonic storm is cyclical. We just need to wait patiently for the cyclone storm to leave, and the gas pipelines and cloud mining Once the device is inserted back into the planet's surface, it's the perfect time to invade."

Fu Qinghai explained.

"Even without that cyclonic storm, the intensity of the wind on the surface of the gaseous planet is probably not something we can withstand. Have you ever thought about this question, Qingshan...Khan?"

the Flesh Tearers Chapter Master asked calmly.

This is a very real problem.

For example: The strong wind on the surface of Jupiter can reach about twice the speed of a Category 17 hurricane on the surface of the earth. This kind of strong wind is a true "no grass grows wherever it goes". If it were on the surface of the earth, there would be no Is there any object that can withstand such strong winds. At the same time, because Jupiter itself is very massive, it will attract many asteroids and meteorites. These attracted debris will also be mixed in the strong winds on the surface of Jupiter, becoming dangerous "bullets" flying at high speed.

Although Zerath is not as big as Jupiter.

But as they are both gaseous planets, they must be similar.

A smile appeared on Fu Qinghai's lips:

"I am very aware of these difficulties. We are a sub-group of the White Scars, we are the Sons of the Storm! Naturally, this task can only be completed by us."

Fu Qinghai's confident demeanor made the chapter leaders in the holographic projection raise their brows in surprise.

Then he changed the topic again:

"We have not reached the surface of the planet. The specific conditions there can only be known after on-the-spot investigation. Even if it can be implemented according to my vision, accidents are inevitable with this temporary plan. Therefore, while we are arranging for the Iron Buddha Terminator to be transported from the gaseous planet While penetrating the surface, we must also look for weaknesses in the orbital defense facilities to launch a frontal attack, either a feint attack or a real frontal attack.”

Only a frontal attack can attract the enemy's attention, and only a frontal attack can cover the Iron Buddha Terminator's successful penetration into the planet's surface. And if the infiltration plan fails, all battle groups will still have to conduct a frontal attack in the end.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

"I agree with this plan."

"I agree."

"I agree."

Finally, the chapter leaders expressed their opinions.

Penetrating through the violent winds of a gaseous planet is very risky and a near-death mission. Since the Iron Buddha Chapter is willing to send its own Terminator troops to complete this mission, others have nothing to say.

A frontal attack as planned.

"Sons of Jaghatai, the Emperor bless you."

The Chapter Leader of the Flesh Tearers raised his hand and pounded the ceramite armor on his chest, and said to Fu Qinghai.

"Live worthy of the blood of Sanguinius... I hope we can meet within the confines of Gerath Space Station soon."

The bloodthirsty chapter leader said solemnly.

Fu Qinghai nodded gently in greeting.

The holographic projections went out one by one. It can be seen through the armored portholes that the fleets of each battle group have begun to change directions. The engine nozzles are shining brightly. The battleships are about to penetrate deep into the galaxy and head in one direction, preparing for a frontal attack.

The relationship between the White Scars and the Blood Angels was okay, because Sanguinius had a better relationship with Jaghatai Khan, and the two admired each other. Of course, Angel is a super warm guy who has a good relationship with all the primarchs, while Khan is a lonely and cold man, and his only primarch friends are the Warmaster and Pony.

Although both chapter leaders expressed respect for Fu Qinghai, Fu Qinghai did not intend to get too close to them.

He recognized one of them.

Nasir Amit.

The first Chapter Master of the Flesh Tearers was a century-old veteran who had experienced the Great Crusade and the Great Rebellion. He had served as the captain of the fifth company of the Blood Angel Legion and was nicknamed "The Flesh Tearer". The name of the Flesh Tearers chapter was based on him. Comes from the nickname.

The Flesh Tearers are a notoriously loyal warband.

In the 30K era, Nasir Amit once broke out with blood thirst and killed an entire team of Space Wolves without distinguishing between friend and foe. He also took the initiative to confess, but Azkalon, the captain of the Holy Blood Guard, shielded him and did not tell the story. Tell Sanguinius - because according to Sanguinius's character, he will definitely tell Leman Russ, which will affect the relationship between the two loyal legions.

In the 40K era, during a battle against the invasion of orcs, all the Flesh Tearers were thirsty for blood. After killing the orcs, they were not satisfied and killed all the ordinary militiamen who helped them. This atrocity of massacre of civilians shocked them and them. The Battle Sisters of the Silver Shroud fought side by side. The Battle Sisters did not dare to stop the Space Marines and had to withdraw from the battle. Afterwards, the Sisters of the Silver Shroud submitted a report to the Inquisition and believed that this chapter should be eliminated.

In fact, even if Baal or Terra do not deal with the Flesh Tearers, according to the Khorne-style violent assault tactics of this chapter, they will die sooner or later. In the 42K era, the Flesh Tearers Chapter is a Codex group. , the number is only one-third of the number stipulated in the Codex Astartes.

Only three hundred people remained.

…

At this moment.

All officers of the Iron Buddha Chapter gathered on the bridge.

Fu Qinghai looked around and warned:

"After landing at Zerath Space Station, stay away from the two Blood Angels sub-groups. Do you understand?"

"Understood, Khan."

Everyone responded in unison.

"If they go crazy on the enemy, leave them alone. If they go crazy on us, kill them. Got it? Don't worry about comradeship."

Fu Qinghai continued to give instructions.

"Understood, Khan."

Everyone responded loudly.

"You also listened to the tactical arrangements just now."

Fu Qinghai said slowly, and suddenly gave an order in a deep voice:

"Jostar!"

"exist!"

The first company commander stepped out of the queue.

"You will lead a tactical team of Iron Buddha Terminators and ride on a jet motorcycle to carry out this infiltration mission. You will also put on the assault Terminator armor."

Fu Qinghai ordered.

"yes!"

Joestar shouted back.

Fu Qinghai thought for a moment, then suddenly changed his words:

"Forget it... you go to my personal arsenal and wear my Cyan Mountain Heavy Power Armor."

Qiao Shida was stunned when he heard this, nodded and said:

"Okay, Khan."

Qiao Shida and Fu Qinghai were of similar height and shape, so they had no problem wearing his powered armor.

"Khan!"

At this time, Lin Yu suddenly came out of the queue.

There was a look of struggle and hesitation on the attendant's face, and finally he gritted his teeth and leaned next to Fu Qinghai and whispered:

"Khan, Old Qiao is a native. He only has one life. I am a reincarnation. I still have two lives..."

The implication: he wanted to carry out this mission in place of the Moon Wolf warriors.

Fu Qinghai glanced at him sideways:

"But he's better than you."

Lin Yu blushed instantly.

"alright."

Fu Qinghai patted him on the shoulder:

"It's not that dangerous. Whether to carry out this mission and whether the planet's surface is suitable for flight will only be known after seeing it. If it is purely to die, then I will not let any of my subordinates go to carry out such a mission."

Why didn't Fu Qinghai go in person?

As the chapter leader of Tiefutu, sometimes his main task is to sit at the rear and command the battlefield with an overview of the situation. He cannot always charge at the front.

Joestar was very excited to be entrusted with the important task, and immediately went to select the Iron Buddha Terminator. Soon, a tactical team transferred to another strike cruiser, the War Horse, on a jet motorcycle. The battle barge led the remaining two strike cruisers and followed the other Chapter fleets towards the Xelas Space Station.

The cruiser War Horse quietly left the main force, preparing to take advantage of the star's light to circle behind the gaseous planet after the frontal battle began. The Zellas Space Station only occupies a small area of ​​​​the outer orbit of the gaseous planet, and does not wrap the entire gaseous planet.

The battle is about to break out.

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