StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 396 Protoss Human Friendship Lasts Forever
"Phase Technician Karax, I am sincerely grateful for your help." Augustus stared at the Protoss Technician who looked wide and fat at first glance, and said very friendly.

Most protoss have slender bodies, and their movements are graceful and fast, but the phase technician Karax is different, he looks clumsy and is not good at running and fighting.

As a Kalai engineer, Karax is shorter than the protoss of the templar class, and he has all the qualities of a good prosthetic phaser: master-like profound knowledge, great sense of responsibility, loyalty and reliability.
"It's supposed to be like this, I'm just doing my duty." Phase Technician Karax stretched out a hand to show Augustus a crystal position generating device in his hand.This is a golden disk that shines like gold, and the thin line-like lattice depressions on the surface are connected to the blue Kedarin crystal in the center.

"Templars and Revolutionary Army soldiers have fought so far, and the Kalei class has only contributed their own strength within the scope of their duties. I was ordered by the executive officer Artanis to help humans, so that is my duty. "

"Every protoss is the cornerstone of the protoss empire." Augustus said to Kerax.

"Kerax, I wonder how many more prosthetics like this you can produce." He thought of the Revolutionary Army soldiers who had been injured in previous wars and retired in the past few years.Although these warriors were well cared for, Augustus hoped that they would be treated.

Human prosthetic technology has developed rapidly in the past 20 years, but it is still not satisfactory.

"Of course there is no problem. Only one control core and a mechanical platform are needed to continuously produce tailor-made mechanical limbs. Many technologies from before the Protoss Empire are used, even though they are all ancient technologies. , but still very advanced."

Kerax still respected Augustus, because he knew that this human was a close friend of the executive officer Tassadar: "Marshal, I have been researching the generation and application of prosthetic limbs, and extra limbs can also greatly improve the human body. Work efficiency. The mechanical limbs built for the soldiers of the Revolutionary Army use nerve connection technology and energy transmission devices that match the human psionic potential."

"That sounds really good," Tychus joked. "If someone shoots a bullet in my brain someday, I might be able to get a new one from the Protoss."

"I'll do my best to save your brain, Mr. Tychus Finley, but I'm not a doctor." Karax couldn't figure out what humor was, and in fact, he was now looking at Tychus's brain. Feeling at a loss for those messy things.

"Thank you for being a good protoss." Tychus was speechless.

"Hello, soldier, I'm Marshal Augustus Mengsk." At this moment, Augustus looked at the revolutionary soldier who came out with Karax, and reached out to shake his hand.

The soldier's hands and both eyes have been modified, some of the components were hand-crafted by the engineers of the phase technicians, because the Protoss Empire has not used related technologies for many centuries.

"Marshal, I am Corporal Ramon Walter, an Assault Scout of the 1st Brigade of the Revolutionary Army Rangers. Now, the Rangers are attached to the Army of the North on the field of Ayr. Salute to you, we are always with the human race Enemy fight."

The soldier had long, unkempt auburn hair and a youthful face with freckles.He was tall and strong, muscular as a solid brick, as faithful and dependable as a Korha Gotland horse.

The Rangers have been transformed into an ace unit capable of fighting in the Revolutionary Army. They are well-equipped and equipped with a large number of vulture vehicles and scout vehicles as vehicles. They can enter the battlefield with extremely high mobility to provide support for friendly forces, or Piercing the enemy's rear at a tricky angle throws them into disarray.

"It's a great honor." Augustus noticed that the mechanical prosthesis of the other party even had the delicate touch and temperature like a human hand, instead of cold metal and stone.

"Tell me how you were wounded while fighting bravely against the Zerg." Augustus looked at the soldier's mechanical prosthetic eye that shone with azure blue light.

"Okay Marshal, I was exploring an ancient protoss ruins in the east of Antioch at that time, because it happened to be on the marching route-you know, buildings like this can be seen everywhere in Ayr, among them Crystals are even dangerous to humans," said the soldier named Walter.

"I met a scorpion over ten feet there. That monster killed two of my comrades-in-arms, but in the end I blew it up with a grenade." He sighed: "These eyes are the price."

"After that, I was lying in the ruins waiting to die, but was rescued by a few protoss passing by. They helped me treat my wounds, gave me water and food, and stood by my side to prevent me from being taken away by wild beasts. Until I am found by my own people."

Augustus hugged the soldier again: "Your officer should have told you that you deserved a Silver Tower and a pension."

The Silver Tower Medal is a medal in the Revolutionary Army that is awarded at least for major military exploits. What Ramon Walter did not say is that it was because of his warning that other friendly troops escaped a dangerous ambush.

Compared with those medals that are too common due to a large number of awards, the Silver Tower Medal has a much higher gold content. It is marked by the Silver Tower in the main city of Kehastilling, and it cannot be obtained by those who have achieved extraordinary military exploits.

At the same time, the medal was a disgrace to Edmund Duke, Commander of Alpha Squadron, for he did not own the most valuable medals.

"Yes, sir, they even arranged for me a leisure job in the rear, but I still applied to be able to return to the original army." Walter said that the young, vigorous and clean face showed Firm expression: "The war of our generation is not over yet."

"Your application will definitely be approved." Augustus said to him: "The front line welcomes brave and unyielding soldiers at any time."

Augustus finally patted Walter on the shoulder, and watched as he walked towards a blue-painted Revolutionary Army transport ship. The white Wings of Liberty logo on it represented the never-ending revolutionary cause of the Revolutionary Army.

"What a tough guy," Tychus said with rare compliments.

At this time, an old off-road vehicle drove past the barracks on a muddy road, carrying several Revolutionary Army soldiers who were about to receive prosthetic limb transplants.The driver was a non-commissioned officer with a Silver Cross, the sash frayed and damp from the heat and humidity of Ayr.

The off-road vehicle stopped in front of Augustus and Captain Raymond beside him. The non-commissioned officer first greeted Augustus excitedly when he got off the vehicle, and then asked if he could take the captain away.

"Well." Augustus nodded and looked at his past teacher: "Captain, I hope to meet you again at your award ceremony."

"Goodbye Marshal, everything is for the revival of Keha." Captain Raymond said to Augustus before leaving.

"I will definitely rebuild Keha." Augustus said firmly: "Keha is my hometown, and he should be the center of the new regime."

"Will I see her again? The once beautiful Keha." Raymond's eyes were wet when he boarded the off-road vehicle with the help of Augustus.

"It will." Augustus sighed in his heart. Now Korhal is full of radiation wasteland. Even if the city is built again, the environment will hardly return to its former appearance.

"Rebuild a planet razed by nuclear weapons? Marshal Augustus, maybe the protoss can help you." Karax, who followed, was able to get the idea of ​​​​Korhal's destruction from the ideas of Augustus and others Information.

"Is that true?" Augustus and the people around him immediately looked at Karax.

"During the most prosperous expansion and colonization era of the Protoss Empire, our ancestors tried to transform those dead worlds that were originally barren, and even made it more livable by changing the rotation speed of a planet." Kerax in Human Taking a few steps back under the onslaught of so much excitement and eagerness.

"Great." Augustus excitedly shook hands with Karax, who seemed caught off guard, like a big innocent blue cat with its paws pinched.

"With little effort." Karax said: "Humans have helped us a lot. So many revolutionary soldiers buried their bones in Aiur, and the protoss will never forget their sacrifices."

"Keha was once a beautiful planet like Al. The nuclear radiation can be completely removed. It only takes some time and we can rebuild her."

"If I should have thought of it, I should have mentioned this to Tassadar." Augustus was determined to seek the help of the protoss once the situation in Aiur stabilized.

With the help of the protoss, Augustus would be able to rebuild his hometown at a faster speed, and under the influence of protoss technology, Keha will surely build brand new cities.

Augustus wouldn't ask the protoss to provide a lot of support, because the protoss themselves have to rebuild their devastated homes, but they can always help a lot.Every architect of the protoss has master-like talents in this area. When they built those protoss buildings that are incomparably majestic in the eyes of humans, the human footsteps have not yet touched the Koprulu star area.

"Keha," said Captain Raymond before leaving, "we'll be back soon, it won't be long."

"I believe that the executive officer Tassadar will do his best to help the human revolutionary army." Kerax just said: "Because we are friends, the friendship between the protoss and humans will last forever."

"You're right," said Augustus.

As he sighed, Augustus’s heavy heart eased a lot. He led Kerax and others through the whitewashed barracks to the engineering station in the camp: “Kerax, let me introduce you to a An outstanding human engineer, I believe you will be able to talk.

"I'm looking forward to it." Even Tychus in his power armor couldn't keep up with Karax, though he looked terribly awkward.

"Listen to you, I guessed who it was right away, I want to tell you, that protoss named Karax, Rory Swan is best at dealing with engine oil and screws, but that's all he is good at Order." Tychus said to Kerax, "He who knows Tychus Finley knows best here, and old Tychus speaks best."

Rory Swan just came here today, and he had been building fortifications on the Midland front.

Along the way, Augustus encountered many soldiers who were resting, among them were many Callai phase technicians.During many days of fighting side by side, the revolutionary army and the protoss became more and more familiar, and prejudice and arrogance disappeared with the friendship forged in blood and fire.

Augustus also saw the phase technicians in the Sacoolas Protoss. Their dark purple robes are very different from those of the Aiur Protoss.At the same time, the phasers of the Protoss of Sacoolas are also proficient in void energy and combat, which means that there is no obvious class distinction between the Templars of the El Protoss and Kalai among them.

On the way, Augustus inevitably saw the dead.One of the soldiers died from a parasite protruding from his chest and his body was almost split in two. Another soldier committed suicide because he could not accept the fact that his limb would be amputated.

In the Revolutionary Army, not everyone has a strong will like the two people Augustus just met. Many people only realized their fragility after seeing the war. The cruelty of the Zerg on the battlefield Acts can also cause unimaginable psychological trauma.

The Revolutionary Army is full of candidates who have passed the telepathic test, but people's beliefs will also change. In these years of war, there will be times when Revolutionary Army soldiers betrayed because they could not bear the pressure.

Augustus eventually met Rory Swan, the chief engineer of the Revolutionary Army, who was testing a new laser in the engineering station with a spacious warehouse, sitting in the middle of a pile of supply boxes, surrounded by several young men. Among them are Thatcher and Earle, the female engineers who once talked to Augustus.

"Ah, hello, Boss—Mrs. Mengsk, Sergeant Faraday, Tychus Finley, you shameless drunk." Swan could be considered young now, and his fiery temper was terrifyingly big. It is exactly the same with the fellows in Meinhof.

"Don't run after get off work," Tychus yelled.

"A protoss engineer, nice to meet you," Swann said to Karax behind Augustus, ignoring an angry Tychus.As a brilliant engineer, Swan knew how to make a lot of friends.

"After today, you will be working together for a period of time." Augustus said to Swan.

Since the camps of the Human Revolutionary Army and the Protoss are close together, their areas of activity also overlap, and the functions of the public areas are not even separated from each other.Humans and protoss worked together to transport refugees while resisting the swarm's retaliatory attack. Both sides have become accustomed to having the other side by their side in battle.

"Interesting, I've always wanted to see how these primitive ballistic weapons work." Karax was already familiar with shaking hands with humans.

"No problem brother, you can observe as you want." Swan said with a smile.

"Bro?" Kerax said. "No problem, brother."

(End of this chapter)