StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

The Protoss Empire Ark Ship Nessin's Memory is buried under a once magnificent Protoss city, on the continental shelf far away on the other side of Aiur.

Augustus pulled out his heavy alloy boots from the muddy ground where rotted leaves and muddy water accumulated, and looked ahead of him. It was a large flat swamp with puddles, small ponds and rivers, and there were rivers everywhere. The iron-black tree trunks and branches lying on the muddy ground looked like the rotten black bones of a giant beast.

The swamp stretches all the way to the north, with no end as far as the eye can see.

There is a rising red sun on the horizon. The horizon is rendered into a scarlet straight line. Thousands of red clouds illuminate an isolated city with tall buildings. The broken crystal shards reflect the brilliant red light.

It was like a castle in a fairy tale, with countless spiers hidden in the vermilion light. The fog and condensed water vapor made the scattered light dreamlike and psychedelic.

An engineer team consisting of cranes, hover trucks and small spaceships was whizzing past Augustus. Several Goliath armed robots with red flags stood on both sides, with anti-air missile launch bays rotating on them. to lock on to hostile targets that may appear in the air.

A few miles ahead is a wide river, and engineers from the engineering group are erecting pontoon bridges across the river to allow four-wheel vehicles to pass. The muddy swamp is lined with planks cut from downed trees to prevent vehicles and people from getting stuck in it.

Not far in front of Augustus, there was an ancient Xel'Naga observation tower and two energy spiers built by the Protoss Empire to power the El Warp Network. They were all damaged to varying degrees, and following Several Karai phase technicians working together with the Revolutionary Army Engineering Corps are attempting to repair these spiers.

Once repaired, these spiers would deploy a warp network capable of mobilizing protoss Templar forces from across the planet.

Each spire soars into the sky, with sparkling blue crystals floating within elegant conical metal frames. Crystal is pure and radiant, as beautiful as a gemstone. Its facets are almost perfect, as if they are made up of countless mirrors. The blue energy cyclone flows around the crystal like a rushing river. The huge energy is enough to change the weather, so that the sky above the spire is always surrounded by dark clouds.

"Before the invasion of the zerg, there were grasslands and woodlands full of flowers, densely covered with pure rivers and trees with high crowns in the sky. The breeze and water flow in the forest sang in harmony." Karax, the protoss Kalai phase technician, stretched out his broad The soles of the feet measure the ground beneath them.

"The memory of Nessin is buried underground in Arado. In the Protoss language, Arado means perfection and the golden ratio. She is the city of perfection and the city of gold, and is a teardrop on the shore of Lake El's mirror. "He said.

"Now all that's left here are dying lakes and bare hills, and the legacy of the empire has been buried."

The city of Arador that Karax spoke of was surrounded by a wide blue lake, an inlet that stretched out like two arms. The lake reflects the sky and a shattered city, with thin dark clouds like mourning crows.

"It was the zerg invasion that destroyed this place, but after the death of the master, they have obviously retreated to the surroundings of his body." Augustus sighed: "We are like standing on the beach after the tsunami has receded, everywhere. They are the ruins and corpses left behind after the destruction.”

"That's what they do, like a bad-tempered child breaking precious things, and all you can do is slap the child on the butt - but it can't be undone. Poets and opera writers call that tragedy ." Rory Swann, chief engineer of the Revolutionary Army, stepped out of a truck with white steam emitting from the front hood, followed by many engineers wearing brown overalls and sun hats.

Swann's engineering team included many Mainhos, most of whom were his cousins. Mrs. Mainho was short but stocky and was known as the mule of the mines. The remaining members come from various planets, and most of them are leaving their hometowns for the first time to travel to other planets.

No matter how different the appearances of these people are, their skin has been tanned by Al's hot sun. Due to their busy work schedule, whether they were working on the new base or repairing damaged weapons and equipment, the engineers of the Revolutionary Army had no time to repair their appearance. They were either unshaven or gray-faced, but their eyes were still bright and bright.

"Swan, you're here." Augustus noticed that Swan's beard had grown a lot compared to the last time they met, and his voice became thicker and thicker.

"As usual, the hero appears." Swann replied with a smile.

"I heard that you wanted an engineering team to dig an ark, so we came right away. This is a technical job. Anyway, I hope the crane we brought is enough to move her." He said:

"During the past few days of the war, we were so busy that we almost used chewing gum to glue the cracks in the power armor. Everyone worked hard because you gave them this opportunity."

"Our cranes can't handle these big guys." Jim Raynor pushed Swann's shoulder: "The Protoss' Ark is as big as a strait, and the steel she uses is enough for us to forge a hundred fleets. It's really a precious legacy. .”

"Is this true? As soon as I heard that a grave was going to be dug, I rushed here without stopping." Tychus got out from behind the bed of a truck, and the huge power armor was covered with mosquito repellent and whiskey. the taste of.

"The handicrafts of the protoss are popular among the dignitaries of Umoyan - the protoss are not interested in making dirty money, and I care very much about it."

"The world of Umoyan is generally wealthy and has a very high level of education. It is a paradise for art and literature. And I, I have always been a loyal supporter of science and art."

"You speculator, we are engaged in revolution, not tomb robbers who steal and sell cultural relics." Augustus scolded Tychus face to face.

"I understand. I'll take the blame and we'll share the money together." Tychus smiled.

"Marshal Augustus, one of my reconnaissance battalions has approached the ruins of Arado's city. No signs of zerg or protoss activity have been found for the time being." At this time, Pule came from Augustus's communication channel. Colonel Er's voice.

"The roads in this area are soft and muddy, and there are rivers all over, which are not conducive to the entry of heavy machinery. We can only use Sidewinder suspended tanks and other weapons for fire support." Colonel Pryor said.

"The scouts discovered a large number of damaged Protoss Matrix crystals. It seems that this can explain why the Protoss cannot get in touch with this area or jump in reinforcements."

"The Protoss has landed on the opposite side of us. Once they repair the warp matrix, reinforcements will come in a steady stream." Augustus said to Colonel Prior: "And your task is to try to figure out why this is happening. The Ark did not launch as expected by the Supreme Council."

"Proceed with caution, Colonel. Tassadar, the executive officer of the Protoss, and I both believe that the Ark Ship Nesin's Memory cannot be launched due to unexpected circumstances."

After giving the order, Augustus walked towards the two matrix network spiers in the distance. The closer he got to the spiers, the stronger the violent wind caused by the surge of energy.

"Karax, how long will it take to repair these two spiers?" Augustus asked the phase technician next to him. The latter was a conscientious protoss engineer who got along well with Augustus.

At this moment, Augustus was still quite anxious. With the outbreak of the Protoss Civil War, the situation on Aiur has become increasingly dangerous.

Taking advantage of the few days when the protoss were killing each other, the swarm led by the Jormungandr and Berog tribes launched an attack on Antioch and the province of Koshaka. Tens of billions of angry zerg Regrouped under the command of the cerebrate Yark, this cerebrate full of hatred for the protoss has become the ruler of the El worm swarm.

After the Conclave's fleet departed, a quarter of the Aiel Protoss survivors followed the Arbitrator into the distance on the Ark of the Pride of Altaris. Tassadar's Templar forces had to face the swarm alone, even with the help of the Dark Templar and the Terran Revolutionary Army.

With the powerful orbital fire support of the Spear of Adun, the protoss would not be destroyed by this civil war.

And just like that, after discussing with Augustus and Zeratul, Tassadar also decided to lead the protoss to retreat behind the Xel'Naga portal, temporarily avoid the zerg, wait for a period of rest and recuperation, and then reorganize the fleet. Reclaim Ayr.

And if they can activate another Ark ship, Nessin's Memory, their strength will increase exponentially.

"It will take two solar cycles at the earliest." Karax answered Augustus: "Generally speaking, we are used to jumping directly into a new one rather than repairing damaged buildings or machinery."

"But today is different from the past. Many parts of the El Matrix network have been severely damaged. Repairing them can save more time and materials. Through these matrix spiers, we can fold the useful materials found in Arado. Leap to safety."

"I know this saying. It's hard to accept a life of poverty when you are used to a life of wealth." Renault snorted: "If you have seen our broken cars that have been repaired for three years, you know that poor people are How do you live your life?"

"Karax, you will soon like this life. What I like most is fixing those smoking bad boys and girls." Although we have been together for a long time, Swann's wonderful metaphor has never been able to be ignored by Kailax. Lux understands that, for example, the former would call the anti-aircraft missile tower a spinner.

Compared with other uprising organizations, the Revolutionary Army is considered wealthy. They own planets, mining areas, and complete military production lines to save money on purchasing military supplies. They also have the Mengsk family’s mines and special operations on multiple planets. Appropriations from Moyan Councils and Committees.

However, Augustus has nearly millions of revolutionary army soldiers and government personnel to support, and he also has to provide financial support to those who became refugees due to the invasion of zerg, purchasing the most basic agricultural production equipment for them or providing relief. supplies. This not only brought reputation to the revolutionary military government, but also forced them to tighten their belts.

At this moment, a thunderous noise caused Augustus to quickly turn his attention to the city of Arado in the distance. In the center of the city, the shock wave generated by the explosion snapped many tall towers like a whip, and the earth trembled.

"What's going on?" Renault also looked over: "Have our people already gone in?"

"This is Pryor's Assault Division, we are in trouble." Pryor's image and voice appeared on the HUD display panel of Augustus' helmet.

"The reconnaissance troops were attacked by unknown psychic forces when they entered Arado. The footage returned showed that there were multiple Protoss troops with different positions fighting in the underground of the city."

"Turn around," Augustus said after a breath.

Augustus' helmet was playing footage recorded by a Revolutionary Army scout's tracking device. He had apparently passed through a hole suspected to be dug by the zerg to the giant underground grotto where the Ark Ship Nessin's Memory was buried. , and has entered the launch bracket below it.

At the beginning, the underground grotto was very quiet, but as the scout troops got closer to the Ark ship, they began to be gradually troubled by a sudden mental scream that appeared in their minds, which obviously came from the protoss. The roar of battle.

As they went deeper, the scouts felt uneasy, but their commander still decided to complete his mission. This loyalty finally made this brave and loyal force stay underground in the city of Arado forever.

The attack happened in an instant. It was a heavy blow to the soul. The helmets and even the power armor of all the revolutionary soldiers were shattered under the unimaginable weight, as if they were crushed by the weight of the ocean and tens of millions of kilograms. Facing them, blood gushed out from the edges of his eyes, like bloody tears.

In the final scene, a blurry figure appears in the recorded image and is automatically calibrated until it becomes clear.

It was a protoss wearing a golden robe, and the clothes on his body were almost exaggeratedly gorgeous. Although Augustus was unable to distinguish the obvious differences between the protoss many times, he recognized him almost immediately.

It was Duran, the protoss arbiter who had appeared at the peace conference. His molten gold eyes stood up like snakes, shining like the sun.

Duran.

The leader of the Supreme Council, Cortanur, claimed that there was no such person in the council, so how did he sneak into the suspicious Protoss Council that was connected to Kara's spiritual network.

Duran is a mystery. He appears near the Ark Ship Nexin's Memory at this moment. No one knows what his purpose is.

Considering that Duran himself is extremely cunning and usually uses conspiracies, promises and lies to play with people's hearts, when he appears, he will be accompanied by thugs who will kill for him. Orega's Dark Templar warriors are probably also working for him. .

"Dulan must be trying to seize this ark, and that also aroused the resistance of the Templars inside the ark." Augustus ordered on the command channel: "The whole army attacks, even if it means destroying Nessing's Yi can't let him fall into Dulan's hands."