StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

This is a landing zone outside the New Folsom Prison, its solid steel frame built on a reinforced floating island of volcanic rock, with flowing lava on both sides. To the south, there was a highland with federal fortifications, which had been destroyed by the Bravo Air Squadron of the Revolutionary Army just ten minutes ago.

The blowholes on the edge of the platform spurt out hot steam from time to time. There are no railings or other shelters there. If you fall into it, you will really be doomed. The rolling heat waves on the lava lake scorched the ground under Augustus' feet, and the hot wind seemed to be able to scrape off the skin on people's bodies.

Several federal arc-light siege tanks that had been completely destroyed by Alpha Squadron were parked crookedly on a section of the fine steel bridge leading to the depths of the prison. The bright red flag of the Revolutionary Army was fluttering in the wind on the opposite side of the bridge section.

Opposite the steel bridge is the sturdy high wall of the new Folsom Prison, which was manufactured by Federal Hult Enterprises and is strong enough to withstand the bombardment of an 80mm tank gun. For many years, this towering prison wall has been a symbol of terror. After that, it seemed that there was not much sunlight at all, and the cold air it exuded seemed to freeze even the magma.

Explosions and flashes of light were still coming from behind the prison wall, and thick smoke rose from it. Fierce firefights accompanied by explosions shook the large rocks under Augustus' feet that were cast into the steel frame structure.

The heavily armed soldiers of the Alpha Squadron of the Revolutionary Army were marching forward with the Goliath armed robot. Vulture vehicles and revolutionary tanks painted in gold and red drove past the flanks of the team. The low roar was like dull thunder and drumbeats.

Artillery shells screamed over the New Folsom Prison. When the Goliath armed robot opened the missile bay, the intensive hissing sound of the rockets locked on the enemy's air targets was exciting.

As the shots from electromagnetic rifles and violent explosions got farther and farther away from Augustus, more Alpha Squadron soldiers rushed into the New Folsom Prison. There was not much in this battle from the beginning. As the suspenseful war drew to a close, the Union garrison guarding New Folsom was shattered by a swift, merciless blow from Edmund Duke.

Alpha Squadron's suppression ability on the frontal battlefield is completely unreasonable. Their attacks are always direct to the point, precise and cruel. This elite division, which brought painful memories to the Kaimorian Federation in the Guild War, is like a mountain-like hammer, crushing all enemies regardless of whether they are strong or weak.

Although Augustus sometimes doubted whether Edmund Duke's intelligence was on the pass line, the man had merits.

"The New Folsom Prison is closely connected to the mine and the gas extraction facility. Be careful of the federal defenders inside. If the equipment inside can still work, we won't have to waste money in vain."

Arcturus Mengsk stood on the right side of Augustus and looked towards the New Folsom Prison on the other side of the bridge corridor. He also found a position as chief of staff in Augustus' marshal headquarters, and that was not a false title.

As long as Arcturus Mengsk wants to, there is nothing that this talented scion of the Mengsk family cannot do. He is not only proficient in the mysteries of war and officialdom, but also a brave adventurer and shrewd person. A capable mine owner.

So far, Arcturus has only admitted that he did one thing wrong, and that was sleeping with the daughter of Umoyan's Aelin Pasteur prematurely.

"This is all money." Augustus agreed with his brother Arcturus from the bottom of his heart - at least in this aspect.

"Tell Duke that New Folsom's mining equipment and reactors are worth his hundred medals. I need a complete New Folsom instead of a ruin that is about to collapse."

"I hope that pig Duke can figure it out." Tychus Finley, a tall and burly man, was Augustus' personal guard.

Augustus had reason to suspect that the fight between Tychus and Swann was partly due to personal grudges, and partly because this scoundrel who liked fishing did not like commanding armies.

Although his power can bring many benefits to Tychus, after serving in the revolutionary army for several years, the biggest change in Tychus is that he has a bit of a face, which is not good in the revolutionary army with a large number of passionate young people and people with lofty ideals. Let go of your hands and feet.

"When I was still in the federal army, I heard about Edmund Duke's illustrious reputation. He inherited the Duke family's consistent tough military style." Arcturus's expression did not look like this. Joking.

"Duke is a resolute commander who never gives up. At his heart, he is still a federal aristocrat and a Nobby daughter." His words of praise ended here.

"But considering that Duke has fought for the Federation for so many years, handing him a powerful army means many risks. Duke will betray the Terran Federation, and one day he can betray you."

"You must monitor Duke's every move. When everything settles, you can transfer Duke far away from the real core of power. If he becomes our enemy, Duke must be a threat, unless you can remove this person It’s firmly in your hands,” he said.

"Usually, the easiest way is to use both kindness and power. If you want to establish a dynasty of the Mengsk family, you cannot miss any opportunity to strengthen yourself and weaken the enemy."

Even before the Tyranid Federation was overthrown, Arcturus had already planned everything for Augustus.

In Arcturus' view, once Augustus's rebel army overthrows the Tyranid Federation, he will not be able to give up everything and leave. Even then, the enemies of the Mengsk family will not let them go. All the Mengsk family can do is to firmly hold power in their hands and eliminate all opponents - just like the Tyranid Federation is doing. Augustus's career was also the Mengsk family's career.

Then, this revolution must end with the crowning of the truly popular king.

If you want to become the new ruler of the Koprulu sector, an army is essential. Augustus has already completed this step, and then will eradicate their enemies step by step until the power is as solid as a mountain.

At this time, Arcturus was not yet saturated with hatred, he was more afraid of his family being harmed. The righteous heart and ambition of Arcturus when he was young have not been extinguished by the cruel reality, and he pinned them on his own brother.

No one is perfect. Although Arcturus will never reveal his ambition and desire for power in his words, it is something that the man who pursues the great Mengsk family cannot refuse.

"Edmund Duke's loyalty has been verified by the psychic. If he betrays me, the ghost will bring him to me." Augustus smiled at Arcturus .

Augustus knew that Edmund Duke's loyalty was quite reliable. During the Brood War in the original timeline, only Duke was against Arcturus, Emperor of the Tyranids who was beaten by the UED expeditionary force and fled. Emperor Mengsk refused to leave, and did not surrender to his enemies until his final death on Korhal.

Duke may not be the best of Augustus' generals, but he is still a great general.

"Where did you find these psykers? They almost killed your father!" Arcturus' cold gray eyebrows were clouded. He had never liked psykers before, and he would not hide this now. a little.

"It's just a close call." Augustus said: "Angus will not object to my use of psychics."

"That's because he knows that your sweetheart is a psyker." Arcturus did not notice the cough coming from the side, and a graceful psyker hidden in the light and shadow spun around in a circle.

"Angus feels guilty about you, and he can't possibly make irresponsible remarks."

"However, the Ghost Plan is also the only desirable one among the many evil plans of the Tyranid Federation." Arcturus also nodded: "They are very powerful and very dangerous."

"I am glad that you have learned the ability to hide your thoughts in front of psykers. If others know your thoughts, then they will not be afraid of you. This is why I taught Valerian not to be happy at any time. Let your subordinates figure out your thoughts, and they will be able to do everything they need to do well."

"Therefore the prince must be a fox in order to know the traps, and a lion in order to frighten the jackals."

"You have changed a lot, Arcturus." Augustus has always known what his brother Arcturus thinks: he wants Augustus to become like the Qin Shihuang and Augustus Caesar in ancient times on earth. The emperor rather than the president of some republic. If there had been no Augustus, Arcturus would have sat on the throne after just a few shirks.

"I would rather they all love me than fear me." He said: "I am not a king, and I don't need to act like a king."

"I have always been like this. What has changed is this world." Arcturus just shook his head and answered.

"Angus thinks that a republic will be able to have long-term peace and stability, and a democratic country will be strong." Arcturus said: "But that is wrong. There are opponents everywhere in the Tyranid Federation, and the planets are dozens of light years apart. , too far away is difficult to control, too vast a territory is difficult to rule. What can a republic and democracy bring? Can equality or order resist the zerg and protoss?"

"Give your rights back to the people, and they won't give them back to you. If you give them favors, they will be grateful, but if you take them back, even powerless peasant women will stand up and fight."

"The current Koprulu sector cannot tolerate democracy. Only by holding all the power in your hands can you build a powerful empire. With the power in hand, you are the king. Only in this way can all human resources and power be gathered to resist the zerg. and the Star Spirits, and even defeat them!”

"The Tyranids need an empire, not a weak republic, and what good is a republican democracy if the enemies are on their doorstep. Look at the Umoyans."

"The king rules everyone, and the king rules everyone. Would you rather be a king or something else?" Arcturus said.

"If the Tyranids must have a despotic leader to resist their enemies, it can only be you."

"Angus wants to establish the Tyrannic Republic, then let him do it." Augustus thought for a long time.

"I'd rather go racing."

".The general trend is, you will understand. Do you think Umoyan is absolutely safe? Agents of the Tyranid Federation are always lurking in the United States. They only need to succeed once, and our most beloved family members will leave us." Arcturus made Augustus' expression darken a lot.

"Of course, you still have to rely on the power of these ghost agents now. But you can't trust them too much. The only people you can trust are your family." He didn't notice the sound of grinding teeth in the air.

"Ghost Agents are our ultimate weapon against Earthlings, Protoss and Zerg."

"Earthlings also have ghost agents." Augustus sighed.

"But their ghost agents have no psychic powers. They rely on advanced equipment and years of brutal training to reach superhuman status." Arcturus said: "The Earthlings' expeditionary force will also recruit surrendered Tyranid Federation ghost agents— —Although it is almost impossible for them to surrender voluntarily.”

"Marshal, Alpha Squadron has captured the last military control area in New Folsom Prison where war criminals are held." At this time, a communications soldier from Augustus came over and reported to him.

"This notorious prison is now in your hands."

"That's a little hot," Tychus said.

"Let's go in and have a look." Augustus said to the people around him.

"There are probably many federal soldiers and thugs who escaped in the New Folsom Prison." Corporal Faraday said, "You'd better go in after everything is stable."

"I have fought many battles and experienced countless life and death situations. Can't I still protect Marshal Augustus and Colonel Arcturus?" Tychus' eyes as big as bull's eyes glared.

"Thank God you can take care of yourself." Corporal Faraday was not to be outdone. In the entire revolutionary army, except for Augustus and Kerrigan, he had no one to fear. Even Jim Raynor had a drunken conversation with Faraday. good brother.

"Don't worry, I believe in the abilities of the guards."

There is no dawn or dusk in New Folsom, and the sky always reflects the raging fire in the lava lake below, making the entire prison seem to be in the furnace of hell.

Augustus, escorted by an entire fleet of Goliath armed robots, crossed the bridge in front of the new Folsom Prison gate and stepped into the heavy metal gate that had long been blasted by orbital cannons.

Not far from the gate is a cage with heavy steel walls and welded metal doors. Each rusty-looking door has an exclusive fingerprint and genetic code, which means that all the prisoners inside are either The most vicious thugs are dangerous people who must never be exposed to public view again.

Those thugs among the resocialized soldiers who readily eat human flesh or kill innocent people indiscriminately are not qualified to be detained here. Those people are just scum that is of no benefit to this society, but in fact the people here are politically related. The Terran Federation is inextricably linked.

"Who are being imprisoned here?" Augustus stood in front of the blood-stained door.

"A genetics expert, he once tried to test a new federal enhancer on himself." A prison guard who was captured said.

"What about this?" Augustus walked a little further and stopped in front of a cell that obviously had a lot of signal isolation facilities.

"A level 10 psyker, a rebel from the Terran Federation Ghost Academy."

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