From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

The staging area of ​​the Trench Crusader universe and the space gate base numbered "13";

As a dazzling psychic light flashed, the clear and blue sky once again came into everyone's sight.

The afterglow of the dazzling light was like scattered stars, illuminating a relatively large "army", that is, a total of about 40,000 knights and nuns, lined up in the assembly area.

These people were individuals in "The Trench Crusade" who were deeply influenced by God and Heaven. Through the enhancement and thorough baptism of biotechnology, their physical fitness and fighting skills surpassed those of ordinary auxiliary troops. They can be said to be the pinnacle embodiment of human power in "The Trench Crusade".

However, at this moment, they were wearing two kinds of robes, one black and one white, and the robes were embroidered with the imperial emblem and the skull symbol representing the Ministry of Inquisition, symbolizing their current loyalty to the empire.

Although this army against the "devil" was silent, it exuded a solemn and fierce pressure.

Outside the assembly area, members of the Third Legion, the Dark Angels, wearing Titanium armor painted mainly in dark green and black, stood on guard.

They patrolled the surroundings holding their own bolt and plasma weapons to ensure absolute safety.

Their presence not only demonstrates the majesty of the security force, but also implies that the empire attaches great importance to this special transformation ceremony.

Sui Yang, who released the "Glory" to completely eliminate the influence of God on the knights and nuns and transform them into combat knights and combat nuns, was also standing on the reviewing stand on the north side of the assembly area.

In addition, Leon, who was equipped with exclusive power armor and carried the Lion King's giant sword, and Alexia, who was wearing a white medical coat, also stood on Sui Yang's left and right.

As the afterglow of the dazzling light gradually faded away, the technical team that had been waiting for a long time quickly took action.

More than a thousand technicians dressed in white protective suits, leading a group of synths and medical Terminators, entered the assembly area in an orderly manner.

They divided the combat knights and combat nuns into groups to conduct basic checks on them, confirming everyone's status and checking for possible abnormalities.

Afterwards, each knight and nun had to go to the designated location, and their movements were steady and their eyes were firm, demonstrating their unconditional obedience to the empire.

After the preliminary examination is completed, these reversed soldiers will be sent to the research base of the Biological Department.

There are more sophisticated instruments and more detailed examination procedures, which will further collect their data, including physical condition, the durability of the reversal, the far-reaching impact of psychic baptism, etc.

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Sui Yang, who was standing on the reviewing stand, could clearly sense the emotional fluctuations of the battle knights and battle nuns.

Their reverence and worship for the identity of the Emperor of Mankind comes from respect for authority and power.

It was the first time they had seen the Emperor in real life, and as a result they were filled with confusion and bewilderment, especially since they had once pledged allegiance to God, their identification with the Emperor was not something they had achieved overnight.

Despite this, after accepting the contents of the Human Code and the philosophy of the Human Empire, and having their subconscious influenced by psychic power, they still remain absolutely loyal and bear a heavy sense of responsibility.

Deep down in their hearts, they are also experiencing a split between faith and identity. They are looking forward to the future but also facing tremendous psychological pressure.

Of course, among this group of combat knights and nuns, some of them showed extremely strong will.

In other words, after learning the truth about heaven and hell, they felt deeply disappointed with the hypocrisy of both and the fate of human beings being manipulated like pawns.

In order to defend human dignity, they chose to join the Human Empire without hesitation and become a member of this new force.

Isabella de Kerouai is one of the representatives.

She was the first nun to come into contact with the Joint Investigations Team and be interrogated by Chris Redfield.

After learning about the Empire's "Human Code" and its philosophy, Isabella showed a high degree of cooperation, and in subsequent research, she provided a large amount of key data and support to the Biological Department, becoming a solid ally in the Empire's new order.

Her joining is not only a change of personal belief, but also a firm commitment to the future destiny of mankind.

"Father." Leon, who had remained silent since the reversal ceremony, finally spoke at this moment.

The Primarch's tone was steady and low, but it was full of doubt: "The Sons of Man have decided to accept those Chaos Astartes, right?"

After hearing this, Sui Yang nodded slightly to show his affirmation, then turned slightly and looked directly at Leon.

He spoke slowly and meaningfully, "Why, Lion, are you trying to say that Fulgrim's decision was wrong, or even against the Imperial Truth?

And in your opinion, shouldn't Fulgrim and the Children of Man be severely punished to establish the Imperium's absolute stance of zero tolerance for Chaos?"

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Seeing that his thoughts were seen through by his father, Leon was silent for half a second, and then continued in a firm tone:

"Yes, father, I must admit that Fulgrim's behavior worries me.

That group of Chaos bastards brought heavy losses to New Argo, both in terms of the loss of life of the Empire's people and the destruction of property. This was the most serious Chaos invasion in the history of the Empire.

Furthermore, while I never doubted Fulgrim's loyalty, I feared that such a decision would undermine the Imperium's firm stance of zero tolerance for Chaos.

If we fail to set a clear example on this matter, it will not only shake the people's hearts, but also tarnish the image of other Primarchs."

As soon as Leon finished speaking, he looked up at his father's face.

Deep in the eyes of this Primarch, there was a hint of uneasiness and a deep awe of his father's decision, but more of it was an integrity that adhered to principles.

After Leon finished speaking, he remained silent again, waiting for Sui Yang's response, as if expecting to get some final guidance from his father's answer.

"Leon."

Sui Yang sighed softly, his eyes looking into the distance, as if he was examining this world that had been ravaged by war.

His voice was calm and magnetic, conveying an unshakable determination:

"Every word you say is filled with loyalty and deep concern for the future of the empire, but you must understand that the glory and victory of the empire is far more than just temporary gains and losses on the battlefield."

He paused for a moment, his eyes sharp as a knife, looking through Leon, as if he saw the countless bones and blood that supported the empire.

"Fulgrim's decision cannot be judged simply by the outcome of the war and the losses after the war. The threat of Chaos is both a disaster in the present and an abyss in the future.

We must make a more profound choice - to tolerate and transform, or to completely eliminate, but you must know that 'zero tolerance' is not a simple punishment, but a thoughtful consideration of one's own beliefs and the overall situation. "

Sui Yang turned around, raised his hand and placed it on Leon's left shoulder armor, staring at his child with eyes like a deep pool, and said:

"If simple punishment and capital punishment could solve all problems, then we would have stopped worrying about all the trivial matters. Fulgrim's choice reflects his understanding of the greater goals of the empire.

I am not being permissive, but looking at all this from a longer-term perspective. You want to see the justice of the empire being manifested, but justice is often not achieved with swords, guns, and trials."

He paused, and his tone became much more soothing: “Leon, the image you are talking about cannot be maintained simply by superficial deterrence and punishment.

As the Primarch of the Empire and my son, you must understand that behind every decision, the real power comes from the wisdom of choice, not just fists."

"Child." At this time, Alexia, who was listening to the conversation between the father and son and knew Sui Yang's point of view, also persuaded at the right time:

“You are the backbone of the empire, and the responsibility on your shoulders is much heavier than you think, but you are sometimes too rigid and stubborn.

The world is not black and white, and not everyone can be easily defined as an 'enemy' or an 'ally'. Of course, that does not include those guys who have completely become running dogs of Chaos.

So don’t always think of yourself as a lonely walker. You have to learn to be tolerant and accepting. Even if you don’t like some people, you have to know how to fight alongside them.”

She paused for a moment and reminded, "You don't have to be cold all the time, and don't make yourself like a heartless machine. The empire needs unity, and you also need to let others see your gentle side, not just your sword."

"Yes"

Hearing this, Leon responded in a low voice, appearing very calm.

But in the end, the Primarch hesitated for a moment, and uttered a word for the first time:

"Mother."

"Oh??"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Alexia was stunned by the address for a moment, and then she couldn't help but chuckle, with a rare hint of kindness in her eyes.

She raised her hand and patted Leon's armor as usual, full of that direct and informal intimacy:

"Kid, you are quite knowledgeable, aren't you? Haha~"

At this time, Alexia, the top person in charge of the biology department and a "workaholic" and "hot-tempered" person in the eyes of the technical team, revealed her true maternal side.

Then, she said lightly: "When I have time, I will personally make you your favorite beef pie, how about it?"

Although the words were full of familiar playfulness and concern, Alexia's gaze paused slightly on Leon's figure.

Because she also recalled the scene when Sui Yang just held Leon in front of her, and also remembered Leon's various habits and little ailments.

At that time, she would often pat Leon's head, or personally "physically correct" the original body in his childhood, so that Leon could concentrate on studying and obey instructions.

But at this moment, Leon had already become the "giant" who managed the legion and even the parallel universe on his own. He was no longer the boy who always resisted her with stubborn eyes.

Of course, Alexia's smile did not disappear, but deepened.

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Leon turned his head away and nodded silently without looking directly at Alexia.

Apparently, this Primarch, who was known for his calmness or indifference, still did not like to express his true emotions as always.

"All right."

Sui Yang raised his hand slightly, his eyes moving around, as if reminding everyone not to worry about these topics anymore.

Then, his tone was still calm and majestic, he looked at Alexia and said:

"Now you and your team must solve the mass production problem in the shortest possible time. Secondly, after the knights and nuns who have completed the reversal have checked and found nothing wrong, they must report to me immediately."

Alexia had no objection to Sui Yang's instructions. She nodded quickly and responded:

"it is good."

She also instantly put away her gentle smile and immediately got into work mode.

For her, the mission is her most important responsibility.

She understood Sui Yang's decision, and also understood that the existence of these knights and nuns would bring new opportunities for the empire to fight against chaos.

And for this huge bioengineering project, she has already made sufficient preparations in her heart.

"Father." Leon also put away his inner emotional fluctuations and asked Sui Yang:

“Next, should we focus on military expansion and development?”

"That's right." Sui Yang did not deny it and responded to his son:

“The focus of the empire should be on development, because we need stronger military power, resources and infrastructure, but at the same time, we cannot ignore the hidden threats.

We also need to clear out the scum in the shadows of the empire, and no enemy can escape the scrutiny of the empire."

At this point, Sui Yang did not forget to remind Leon, saying:

“Leon, you Dark Angels can communicate more with the Thousand Sons, or conduct joint drills.

Their legion is small, but it has extremely strong psychic firepower. After I open the space gate to "that (Warhammer 40k)" universe, the Empire will face chaos creatures, rebel legions, and aliens and heretics from various dimensions.

Therefore, I hope that you, the Dark Angels, have enough experience in anti-psychic, which is vital to you and all the legions of the Empire."

A trace of contemplation flashed across Leon's eyes, and he nodded and replied, "I understand, father."

Then the Primarch asked tentatively: "Father, when will the next space gate open?"

"At least we have to wait until the reconstruction of New Argo is fully completed." Sui Yang did not avoid the question, but directly said:

What's more, the colonization project of the main universe is now at the most critical stage, and we must also admit that compared with the monsters in that universe, the current size of the empire is still too small to easily deal with any external threats.

Therefore, steady development and cautious expansion are our top priorities.”

Changing the subject, Sui Yang continued, "In addition, the 14th Universe (Galaxy Fleet) will also need some time to complete the integration.

After the unification, Sanguinius and the Blood Angels will still have to face security battles of different scales. These problems must be solved as a priority. Negligence in any link may shake the foundation of the empire in the 14th universe.

besides"

At this moment, Sui Yang's eyes were fixed on Leon, and his tone became more serious:

“Leon, until I find a more suitable Primarch to serve as the Governor, I intend to temporarily hand over the responsibility of Universe 13 (Trench Crusaders) to you.

This universe needs a clear direction and relatively strong means of ruling, and you are one of the most suitable candidates. I hope you can make the imperial order of this universe more stable in your way."

"Yes, father, I will definitely not let you down."