StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

The leather-trimmed, wood-grained holographic projector on the table has been with Augustus for four years. The golden wolf head badge on its dust cover has also become as subtle as scars when it traveled to various planets. crack.

This durable instrument was given to Augustus by his brother Arcturus, and it can withstand the test of time just like the latter's vision.

At this time, a clear three-dimensional image was flashing on the holographic projector. Among them were two United Earth Council soldiers wearing straight dark military uniforms, while another white-haired old man stood at the edge of the image, seemingly He seemed panicked.

"Dr. Emil Narud, you are our highly paid special military adviser for the Koprulu sector, and you have the right to know more confidential information." Lieutenant General Stokov seemed to be an elegant and easy-going man, and he gave Augustus's initial impression was at least satisfactory:

"I don't want our advisors to come and ask me after the war is over: General, should we go?"

"I'm honored." Then, the doctor named Narud didn't look so scared, and even inadvertently raised his head to see Augustus's face clearly.

Immediately, Dr. Narud, who had a snow-white beard and sideburns, and an expression of bitterness and hatred, overlapped with an image in Augustus' memory.

Emil Narud, another vest of Samir Duran. In the story of StarCraft II, Dr. Narud is the mastermind behind everything. He was not discovered until the end, and he hid it deeply.

Of course, this Dr. Narud would never have thought that Augustus would take off his vest completely just by looking at him. Augustus knew Narud's overall plan: different paths leading to the same goal, everything Narud did - maybe these things had no connection at first glance, but the ultimate purpose was to resurrect his fallen master. Xel'Naga Amon.

However, Narud and Duran have very different personalities, and Augustus is convinced that he used the name Narud prematurely because he appeared as the arbiter Duran too early. Next time, he may change his identity to Ruimas.

"Okay, let's talk now." Admiral Gerald Dugar stood in the center of the holographic image, tapping his long, dry chin.

"Marshal Augustus Mengsk, I know you are the leader of the rebellion. To put it bluntly, I have been fighting people like you for most of my life. Maybe you are a hero in this sector, but Koprulu It’s just a speck of stardust in the universe.”

"I have seen too many people like you, a people's fighter who prides himself on his sense of justice, a passionate revolutionary hero or a courageous iron-blooded warrior." His expression was colder than the snow in Blackheath.

"Regardless of my position, I have always admired such people, but I hope you will not be a liar who only wants the halo of a revolutionary leader to seek power and money for himself. It is people like that who bring meaningless turmoil. They pursue It’s just your own desires.”

In the eyes of Gerald Dugar, Augustus was too young, even shamelessly young. If Augustus was self-made, only a young genius could describe him.

Most of the leaders of the Earth's rebels sit in oil-stained shacks and command their passionate youths who have been hastily armed with revolutionary ideas, expecting them to use their flesh and blood to withstand the ruthless bullets.

"So, what kind of person are you? Are you worth our time wasting here?" Stukov took over what Admiral Dugar said.

"General, I am just a voice of justice for the exploited and oppressed people of the Tyranid Federation." Augustus said calmly.

"I'm sick of the ugliness that the federal government hides behind the scenes, and I've heard enough of the lies of politicians and nobles. What I want to do is to overthrow the federal government and let the truth be known to the world."

"Lieutenant General, regarding Marshal Augustus Mengsk, I, a local, have to say a few words from my heart." At this time, Dr. Narud, who was listening next to him, spoke.

What shocked Augustus was that they were all compliments: "Augustus Mengsk is the greatest revolutionist, thinker, philosopher, and military strategist of this century. He is one of us. King of the world, fighter for freedom, savior of the people."

"He is also the spiritual pillar of us Federation resistance forces. It was after hearing Korhal's revolutionary declaration that my old friends and I who had served in the Guild War decided to rise up."

"Thank you, Dr. Narud. I have also heard about your outstanding contributions in the scientific community." Augustus said in his heart, Narud, you are a thief, don't expect to win me over with just a few words of rainbow. Piao Piao Ran, these words definitely have ulterior motives.

Of course, Augustus had to admit that there was nothing wrong with what Narud said.

"Ah, it's better than seeing after hearing for a long time. I have been friends with Marshal Augustus for many days." Dr. Narud took out a bunch of handkerchiefs from his blue suit pocket and imperceptibly wiped the sweat on his forehead. , muttering to himself that he seems to have not published any works in this capacity.

Of course, Dr. Narud would never have thought that there would be someone in the world who could see through his identity, so there was no reason why he would be exposed just after his appearance. This can only be explained as Augustus's humble words based on his aristocratic cultivation. If a doctor who can be reused by the people on earth has not made any outstanding contributions, it seems unreasonable.

"Famous, Marshal Augustus." Dugar's face still had a cold expression, and he didn't know that he heard a few words in Narud's words.

"Admirable!" Stukov raised his chin and paid more attention to Augustus: "What is your purpose in finding us?"

"For the past few weeks, you didn't even know who we were or what we were here for."

"My warriors and I vowed to overthrow the tyranny of the Tyranid Federation. Since the United Earth Council is attacking the Federation, I am sure that we may be on the same side." Augustus' words made Dr. Narud opposite His wrinkled face trembled, as if he had said similar words not long ago when he surrendered to the people on Earth.

"So, you are willing to help us deal with the Tyranid Federation?" Dugar is obviously the supreme commander of the Earth Expeditionary Force, but it is always his deputy Lieutenant General Stukov who speaks.

It has to be said that August's neither humble nor arrogant attitude attracted the attention of Dugar and Stukov. If this person is just a humble bitch, then the generals of the Earth Council can let their officers dismiss him casually.

"Of course, I couldn't be more happy." Augustus smiled: "When the Terran Federation is about to collapse, I will definitely give it a push."

"What can you offer us? Men, supplies, or fleet support?" Dugar asked Augustus.

"Everything." Augustus spoke very calmly, and his calm demeanor made people unable to help but believe what he said.

“Within our ability, whatever we have, we can provide it to you.”

"The power of the Revolutionary Army is well-known in the Koprulu sector, and this material support is just a small effort." Dr. Narud timely added professional recognition to Augustus's commitment.

"You are so generous, Marshal Augustus." Stukov certainly did not believe that Augustus would do his best to practice what he said, not to mention, how could a local rebel organization in the Koprulu Sector How capable he is.

Earth has monitored the colonists of the Koprulu Sector for centuries, but has never meaningfully intervened.

Stukov and other senior generals of the Earth Expeditionary Force had read the information on the Terran Federation, Zerg, and Protoss in detail before entering the hibernation pod of the expeditionary fleet, and the Augustus Revolutionary Army was also among them, and The length is quite large.

However, neither the intelligence officers who collected intelligence nor the generals who read the information believed that this rebel army could threaten the Earth Expeditionary Force or become a stumbling block on their road to conquest.

Augustus's revolutionary army is indeed the largest rebel army in the territory of the Tyranids, but there is not much information about their specific strength. This rebel army seems to have been engaged in guerrilla warfare and sabotage since the founding of Khadhar.

To put it bluntly, Augustus’s people have been driven everywhere by the government forces of the Tyranid Federation.

The true strength of the Korhal Revolutionary Army remains a mystery. Generally speaking, the Terran Federation's naval high command always exaggerates the strength of the Revolutionary Army, while politicians in the Federation Council emphasize that the rebellion has been solved once and for all.

After all, the intelligence department of the United Earth Council is so far away from the Koprulu Sector, and the information is always lagging behind by several years. They are often deceived by the misleading information released by the Terran Federation Government.

"I believe that further cooperation between us can be carried out." Stukov said to Augustus.

"It seems that we all believe that it is an unimaginable disaster and a complete tragedy for the Tyranid Federation's bureaucrats to continue to rule this sector. In this case, you and your people can still help us a little." He explain.

"When we attack the Tyranid Federation, you can wreak havoc on the Federation's rear - when the Federation surrenders, the Council will definitely take credit for your achievements."

Stukov's words were almost exactly the same as what he said to other Tyranids who surrendered to the Earth Expeditionary Force, and the actual situation was not much different from what he said.

According to the plan of the members of the United Earth Council, the Koprulu Sector will become Earth's bridgehead against the Zerg and the Protoss, a protruding nail inserted between the Protoss and the Zerg. As for whether this nail is hard enough, it all depends on the commander of the expeditionary force.

It is true that if the immigrants in the Koprulu Sector can accept the rule of the Earth, then at least their lives will not be worse than before. The real unlucky ones are the human psykers and genetically modified people in Koprulu, who are likely to be liquidated and cleansed by the Earth after the war.

In order to maintain the purity of human genes, witch-hunting purges once claimed the lives of 400 million people on earth.

"Of course, even if you don't say so, my warriors and I have always done this." Augustus said.

"But I also want to know whether Admiral Dugar's Earth Expeditionary Force has the power to defeat the Federation fleet from the front. If so, we can agree on a time to attack and attack from both front and rear."

"It's only a matter of time before the Earth's fleet destroys the Federation. I think, Marshal Augustus, you must be overly worried." Dr. Narud added this at the right time. It seems that he is quite confident in the strength of the Earth Expeditionary Force.

"Very good, we will contact you then." Dugar's face twitched, and his sharp eyes became more intimidating. However, it is impossible for him to say that his fleet is not sure of victory.

Narud may have exaggerated and put Dugar on the fire, but there was nothing wrong with what he said.

"However, based on the position of our allies, I must finally remind you, General Dugar." Augustus finally said.

"Tarkanis Prime is the heart of the entire Tyranid Federation. The officials of the Federation Council and the founding families who truly rule the entire Federation regard it as their foundation. If you want to completely defeat the Tyranid Federation, you must break into the tower. Sonnis," he said.

"However, Tarsonis is the most heavily defended planet in the entire Tyranid Federation. According to reliable intelligence, the Federation has strengthened the firepower of its orbital defense platforms and planetary defense systems several times during the Zerg invasion. If you want to invade Tarsonis, you can't. It’s not a simple thing.”

Augustus's kind reminder must be able to gain some favor from Earth's allies, but the intelligence personnel of the Earth Expeditionary Force must have already roughly figured out Tarsonis's defense strength.

Just like Augustus said, as an expeditionary force far away from homeland, the Earth Expeditionary Force must fight quickly to avoid being dragged into the quagmire of war by the Federation. Even considering the worst-case scenario, the Earth Expeditionary Force must defeat the Federation within a few months, otherwise it will fall into decline and be gradually dragged down.

Then, striking directly at the heart of the Tyranid Federation or completely defeating its proud military power became one of the few options available to the commander of the expeditionary force.

As long as Dugar and Stukov are not idiots like Edmund Duke, they should figure out the defense strength before attacking Tarsonis.

However, after Augustus's revolutionary army invaded Tarsonis a few years ago, scaring the elders of the Federation Council and members of the Creation Family to death, the Federation further strengthened Tarsonis' orbital defense system. .

This work has never stopped, and it has lasted for four years now, and Tarsonis has been almost built into an impregnable fortress planet.

"Marshal Augustus is right, as I said, Tarsonis Prime may be the most heavily defended place in the entire Koprulu sector." Dr. Narud said:

"The federal nobles who are greedy for life and fear of death have spent the wealth they obtained from the people on strengthening the fortress and ring-shaped space-based defense system of Tarsonis. Even with the military strength of the Earth Expeditionary Force, if they want to take The heart of the Lower Commonwealth is no mean feat either.”

"Of course I know this." Admiral Dugar was not surprised by Augustus and Narud's words, his voice remained serious and unshakable.

"The Confederacy is merely piling up their miserable graves."