StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 484 The monster from Keha is entering the core world
"Nidhogg (Nidhogg, the black dragon in Norse mythology), the last few pieces of the puzzle on Stukov's line of defense."

On the magnificent bridge of the Hyperion, Arcturus Mengsk, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, who was most trusted by Marshal Augustus, pointed out sharply:
"Stukov doesn't expect this galaxy to resist our offensive at all. Tarsonis no longer has any barriers that can prevent the fleet from driving straight in, unless the earthlings bring space-based equipment that can interfere with sub-time and space transitions."

On the star chart platform of the Huberian bridge, the galaxy map of the Nidhogg galaxy has jumped on it.Planets of varying composition form a stable galaxy around a central red star against a blue-purple nebula background.

The galaxy hosts a stable, long-lived red dwarf star 15000 times as bright as our sun.

Nidhogg, the only habitable planet in the system, is anchored by the powerful tidal forces of the system's stars.This formed a rare spectacle in other federal worlds. One side was always facing the sun and the other was always in darkness. Settlers could only build their homes in the habitable zone between the sunny side and the shady side.

However, even in the habitable zone, the environment is not exactly comfortable and pleasant.The swamps and miasma of Nidhogdor, the breeding of mosquitoes on the surface, and the shroud of fog have never been the first choice for immigrants.

The reason why Nidhogg is a very important world is because Nidhogg III, the third planet in this galaxy, is rich in crystal mines and high-energy gas resources. Mining companies fought fiercely for ownership, and there was no lack of shadow of the founding family of Tarsonis behind it.

"However, Stukov believes that we will still stay here." Augustus was holding a cup of instant coffee in his hand, maintaining a high level of concentration by constantly consuming caffeine.

In late September of 2493, as the revolutionary army landed on Bronte Prime, the remnants of the UED led by Lieutenant General Alexei Stukov lost more planets one after another.

As the situation became clearer, armed forces such as guerrillas, rebels, and militias in the UED ruled area were also encouraged by the victory of the revolutionary army, and harassed major transportation hubs and outposts more frequently. Looking forward to the return of the Revolutionary Army.

The high morale in the revolutionary army reached its peak, and everyone believed that the final victory was close at hand, and this ups and downs revolution would usher in the end after its climax.

"A civil war is breaking out on Nidhogg III. Pirates, mercenaries, and large private security companies are all involved in the war. I heard that even the Kelmerians want a piece of the pie." Augustus said:

"It is no surprise that this important world that once belonged to the Tyranids must also belong to the new Tyrannian human regime. Anyone and any force that wants to split or steal the property of this regime must be severely punished."

When Augustus was speaking, a number of gold-and-red painted revolutionary wraith fighters, APOD large transport ships, and Hercules super large transport ships were forming a landing fleet and sailing to the distant star that was shrouded in darkness. Planet in the night.

About 5.5 fully armed Revolutionary Army soldiers and various armored vehicles will be delivered to Nidhogg III to end the chaotic anarchy and the separatism of large mining companies on this planet.

Augustus appointed Admiral Horace Warfield as commander in chief of the campaign, a seasoned general in the Revolutionary Army who never failed to disappoint him.

"With the acquiescence of the federal government, the Nidhogg galaxy has been in an unmanaged state so that the creation families can further divide up the wealth of this world. Their agents on the Nidhogg III are those who have obtained vested interests. mining companies.” Arcturus said:
"And the wealth of Nidhogg III is enough for any rational person to kill his compatriots. This planet is just like a treasure trove full of gold mines, full of greedy gold diggers and speculators."

Outside the porthole of the Hyperion's bridge, the wreckage of the battleship scattered in the dark starry sky rolled like debris in the wind.The large pieces of wreckage exuding metallic luster in the starlight were not much bigger than a fist, while the large ones were shaped like an isolated island.

There have been many wars in this area of ​​the Nidhogg galaxy. The third galaxy around this galaxy, the Tyranid Federation Fleet, the Kel Morian Consortium, and the UED Expeditionary Force have all seen fierce battles.

Today, it has become a huge cemetery for interstellar warships and large ships.Under the gravitational pull of the gaseous planet at the latest moment, millions of large and small fragments collided and gathered here.

Local residents who drive salvage boats and tugboats depend on it for a living, and it has spawned subsidiary industries such as recycling and resmelting.At the same time, it is also a paradise for pirates and mercenaries who are eager to find spare parts to repair ships. Smugglers and second-hand dealers even regard this place as a treasure trove of high value.

A few hours earlier, Augustus' fleet had defeated a UED fleet here, adding yet again to the size of the starship graveyard.

Augustus did not adopt the strategy of splitting and advancing to form a siege, because this is not applicable in the multi-dimensional space battlefield.In fact, if Stukov wants to abandon Tarsonis and lead the rest of the fleet to leave, Augustus has no more ways to stop them.

A warship's warp drive can be ready in a matter of hours, and historically the fleet's warp mechanics don't wait for disaster to begin.

In this case, concentrating superior forces is the best choice.

"But it's still not as good as the rich ore world you've discovered." Augustus's words were not flattering. The original rich ore discovered by Arcturus alone supported the original revolutionary army.

This is why Augustus said that Arcturus was the hero behind the revolutionary army.

As the elder brother of Augustus, Arcturus himself was not concealed by this layer of light.He is a born politician, strategist and artist, and under his distinctive personality charm, he has gathered a large number of followers who have no regrets.

"If there is no strong military force to support, these wealth will be taken away sooner or later." Arcturus still wears the gold and red uniform of his own design, and the golden wolf logo on the high neckline emphasizes that he is a member of the Mengsk family. membership status.

"So, you must establish a centralized government that is stronger than the Tyrann Federation and eliminate all opposing voices. The wealth from the colonies should be used to build the army and develop the economy to stabilize the rule, instead of filling the nobility and pockets of capitalists." He said:
"You have to lead this army with firm determination and conviction, not pretending to be someone else. The king uses the army to establish a political power, and governs the country with authority and benevolence."

"Arcturs, I used to think that you were just comparing the kings of the ancient earth, who knew you were serious." Augustus and Arcturus looked very similar, with the same gray eyes, The same firm eyebrows, the same majestic shoulders.

It's just that Augustus is more like his mother, younger and more handsome, and Arcturus's face can be pasted on the portraits of the ancestors of the Mengsk family.

"Angus and I both claimed at the time of the uprising that we were going to establish a Korha Dominion, a Tyrannian Republic."

"As I said, we don't build an empire (Terran Empire), but a Terran Dominion (Terran Dominion). Of course, the word Dominion can now be extended to 'authority', 'absolute rule' and 'dynasty' '." Arcturus said to Augustus:

"For a dominion governing tens of billions of people across multiple galaxies, its ruler certainly can't be just a viceroy, not even a king. That should be an emperor," he said. The original intention of the Tyrannian National United Liberation Front Party is to overthrow the rule of the Tyrannian Federation and establish a new regime that belongs to all Tyrannians rather than the founding family."

"And whoever said that a republic cannot have an emperor, a dominion is also a republic, but its ruler happens to be an emperor."

"Almost convinced me." Augustus said to Arcturus while sipping coffee, "You are so good at debating that even the teachers at school would sigh at your words, Arcturus. "

"You have planned it long ago. You used to call your army the Dominion. Yes, only your army deserves this name."

"So, why don't you become the emperor?"

Arcturus just smiled: "In contrast, I would rather see you standing at the apex of the Koprulu sector. The Tyranids only know Augustus but not Arcturus, you just want to Throw it to me, and no one else will recognize it."

"What did father say?" Augustus' tone became a little looser, he knew that it would be fine even if he proclaimed himself emperor like the original Arcturus.

"Angus, he has been crushed by reality, and you didn't recover until you won one after another." Arcturus had many conflicts with their father, but that didn't mean he was independent of provoking Keha. The man lacked understanding.

"You're not like him, you're more of a real revolutionary than Angus is. Men like Jim Raynor, Tychus Finley, Angus would call rough farmers, prodigals, and mean villains , let alone stand with these people and call them 'my generals'." He imitated Augustus' tone as he spoke, which was vivid.

"Angus and we are nobles after all. Do you think he fought against the Federation to be equal to the mud legs in his eyes? Of course, he will give citizens more rights as he promised, and establish a clean and efficient government. , but that doesn't mean civilians have a chance to stand on his head and shit and piss."

"Kindness and fraternity are different."

While talking, a cargo barge suddenly appeared on the Hyperion's radar scan.This dilapidated spaceship seemed to be pieced together from garbage, and the thrusters at the tail flickered, like blue fireflies in the dark night.

A squadron of wraith fighters escorted quickly approached the staggered spaceship from under the side of the Hyperion. It was obviously a scavenger spaceship that entered by mistake. The fleet suddenly panicked.

This is an extremely large fleet, the number of battlecruisers alone exceeds 70, and there are thousands of affiliated ships, casting countless shadows on the starship wreckage below.

The military power and the number of territories controlled by the Revolutionary Army have exceeded a quarter of the territory of the original Tyrannian Federation, and about 180 worlds have successively declared their allegiance to the Revolutionary Army.Wherever the great Augustus Mengsk swung his sword, and the fleet arrived, the people surrendered.

In the face of this irresistible military force, the inter-galactic enterprise of the Tyranid Federation, which once spread across multiple galaxies, had to express its position and distance itself from Tarsonis and the Creator Family, so as not to become the leader of this thriving revolutionary army. The Marshal will be liquidated in the future.

Now half of the transport planes and medium-sized frigates in the Revolutionary Army come from a large shipping company in the Koprulu sector called Angel Shipping.This is an ancient and powerful family business, and the Angel family rules this astonishingly powerful interstellar shipping empire.

Naturally, Augustus had no reason not to accept it, and such a generous aid could be regarded as a timely help.

In exchange, Augustus promised to eradicate the rampant pirate forces on the edge of the New Trinidad galaxy and the UED expeditionary force that invaded this world.At the same time, he will also provide shelter for Jacqueline Angel, the heir of the Angel Group.

"Tell the pilots not to scare those people." Augustus realized that when the Revolutionary Army fleet was fighting the UED fleet here, these scavengers were working in the starship cemetery, and they must have been frightened enough.

Scavengers are a group of people living on the edge of the galaxy. They are like drifters wandering on the ocean, rarely appearing in the sight of the civilized world.These people have no identity, and their safety and rights are not guaranteed.

"In any case, we will never use force against civilians."

Augustus is determined to re-establish a new order in this galaxy, not only because of its important strategic value, he really hopes that the people here can live a better life.

At the same time, the troops led by Warfield had already landed on the Nidhogg III, and they encountered almost no resistance.After quickly forming the government of the Nidhogg galaxy and leaving the garrison behind, the Revolutionary Army fleet will not make any further stops here.

If it weren't for Augustus, he hoped that Stukov would choose to surrender under pressure, so he would give the opponent more time to consider.Then he should be in Tarsonis instead of Ned Hogg now, after all such a world can be regained at any time.

Given the remaining strength of the UED Expeditionary Force and the hybrids they controlled, retaking Tarsonis would have to pay a heavy price.

Even if you only look at the Koprulu sector, the UED Expeditionary Force is not the only enemy of the Revolutionary Army.The remnants of the Tyrannian Federation are still waiting for the opportunity to regain power. If the Revolutionary Army and the UED Expeditionary Force lose both in Tarsonis, or lose the power to fight for Koplu in Tarsonis, then Augustus must reevaluate the force to seize Risk of Tarsonis.

However, time is running out for Stukov.

Soon, the revolutionary army will set sail again, passing through the core world of the Tyrann Federation and reaching Tarsonis.

Although it was not the first time Augustus had led his army to Tarsonis, he was still looking forward to that moment.

　The update time is going back more and more, I don't want this. .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)