StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 487 Stukov, give me a happy word, surrender or not
The fierce battle at the edge of the Tarsonis system lasted only about an hour. The UED fleet was severely damaged, only 27 battlecruisers were destroyed or damaged, and countless ships were damaged. Millions of wreckages floated in the cold and dead dark deep sky at the edge of the galaxy, like rootless duckweed.

It was cold and dark here, too far from the star of Tarsonis.If no one came here to salvage the hulks and collect the horribly dead bodies, they would still lie here for countless centuries.

In this huge wreckage, there are so many bloody zerg corpses stacked on top of each other, the frozen blood is as dazzling as red crystals, illuminated by the red bridge warning lights of the Revolutionary Army fleet.

Outside the port side of the Huberian, several Hercules-class transport planes were opening their hatches, and allosaurus with labels on their wings landed on the open hatch in an orderly manner, landing on the ground with two huge membranous wings. Climbing forward on the alloy steel deck.

These different dragons are quite different from ordinary similar ones. Their wings and feet have bright purple paint, which is the label of the Revolutionary Army Alien Laboratory.Some of the heads are also wearing rough-welded standard helmets, which makes these monsters look like behemoths with a fusion of machinery and flesh and blood.

Although under normal conditions, the Zergs are extremely aggressive, but at this moment, these Zergs are as cute as schoolchildren wearing yellow hats and queuing to cross the road.Under the control of the brain worms, the once extremely terrifying monsters have shown their strong self-management ability.

It has to be said that the soldiers of the Revolutionary Army standing at the door and counting the number of Zergs are undoubtedly the real warriors among them. Not everyone has the courage to not tremble in front of the ferocious giant beasts that landed one after another.

"As expected of the most powerful cerebrum in the revolutionary army, Alpha, you did a great job." Augustus said.

"Of course." The light on the cerebrate's body flickered twice, showing some kind of complacent emotion.

"I brought you some human captives—this is harder than destroying a planet."

Outside the portholes of Hyperion's bridge, several Cerberus allosaurus were flying past holding a rectangular UED transport ship.It was full of terrified UED officers, techs, and ship medics, whoever could end their lives as quickly as possible killed themselves before being captured by the zerg.

"Give it to the ghost agents and interrogation experts of the Nova Squadron." Augustus ordered: "Let them speak the truth as quickly as possible, we can't delay too long in Tarsonis."

"It is necessary to find the deployment location of the electromagnetic force field generator. Considering the relevant information we obtained from Char's UED fleet, it should not be too far from the battlefield."

The current revolutionary army has obtained information about the UED electromagnetic force field generator, but there is no effective countermeasure yet.Currently the only way is to destroy the electromagnetic field generator and the electromagnetic bomb launcher.

The UED has brought an electromagnetic pulse weapon that is far above the technological level of Tyrannic humans. This weapon can generate high-power electromagnetic pulse waves in the form of electromagnetic bombs, creating an electromagnetic force field that is enough to paralyze a fleet.

This is equivalent to the enhanced version of the special locking bullets and EMP electromagnetic pulses equipped by the Tyranid Federation ghost agents. It is not an insurmountable technology, but the effect is surprisingly good.

And this is also the result of UED Expeditionary Lieutenant General Alexei Stukov and his technical officers improving the technology based on the Tyranids and Earth technology, which was not originally among the technologies allowed by the United Earth Council.

"After this failure, it has been difficult for Stukov to assemble a powerful fleet. It can be expected that he will not take the initiative to attack again in a short time." Arcturus rubbed his chin short dark brown whiskers.

"Unless he can bring people back to life." Although he is full of confidence, he doesn't think he can easily capture Tarsonis:
"The current Tarsonis has become one of the most impenetrable fortress planets in the Koprulu sector. Stukov has also erected at least [-] anti-aircraft missile towers and orbital plasma cannons on the surface of the planet. Without the defensive equipment left over from the federal government of London, the battle to break into Tarsonis will become extremely difficult."

"Even occupying Tarsonis' high orbit for an orbital strike is risky, and that means our warships will be within range of the orbital defense network."

During the Kailian War, the human fleet's orbital strike methods were quite limited, and nuclear bombs were always the most effective weapons of mass destruction.Now, the battlecruiser's upgraded Yamato cannon can also destroy cities directly from high-altitude orbit, and the compressed plasma beam is enough to cause devastating destruction.

"Stukov will definitely deploy a large number of electromagnetic force field generators in Tarsonis. In the case of poor communication, the landing will be a terrible disaster." Kerrigan said.

"I will never agree to launch a suicide landing again." Augustus waved his hand.

Now Tarsonis has turned into a steel hedgehog full of spikes, and the sacrifice he will pay to land under the firepower of countless anti-aircraft missiles and laser pulse guns is an astronomical figure that Augustus cannot accept .

"Look at that planet—Tarsonis, she once gave birth to the first Tyranid humans and civilization." There was obvious fatigue in his voice:

"For 300 years, Tarsonis has accumulated unimaginable fame, power, and wealth. Destroying this planet at the cost of the blood of countless warriors was never what I wanted."

"Revenge is not what I want."

A flickering light and shadow suddenly appeared from the just-repaired star chart platform. It was a beautiful blue-green planet, the source of life.

This is the most prosperous world in Tyrannian human history. No matter in terms of population and development index, in the Koprulu sector, only the first star of the Ke Morian Federation and the United States of Umoyan can barely compare.The numerous metropolises are enough to change the landscape of the planet, and the lights of the cities are clearly visible on satellites.

Tarsonis has the wealthiest population in the Koprulu Sector, and is also the world with the widest gap between rich and poor.

Once upon a time, Keha IV also looked so beautiful.Much of Korhal is now a desert, tinged with a pale dark blue, the color of sick, death, from the hydrogen and helium of its thin atmosphere.

Augustus wouldn't get any vengeful thrill from destroying Tarsonis in the same way, and anyway, destroying Tarsonis wouldn't do him much good.

The population and developed industry of Tarsonis are an unimaginable wealth, and Augustus can use this to rebuild Korha IV.True, the destruction of Tarsonis would wipe out the Founding Houses, the rotting government, and the stubborn elite once and for all, but at the cost of evaporating billions of people and their wealth.

"Stukov refused to surrender to us. This stubborn earthling also has a certain Spartan spirit, but he is desperately seeking that glimmer of hope." Arcturus may want Vengeance, but he won't destroy Tarsonis if he can take it.

"Legendary generals always resort to dangerous tactics, and their tactics often put themselves and their soldiers on the line." He said:
"Stukov cannot be allowed to procrastinate. Even if he is the kind of person who will show his will by death, there must be a purpose for sticking to Tarsonis instead of fleeing back to Earth."

Even if the Revolutionary forces completely blockaded Tarsonis, the planet could remain self-sufficient for many years.

Of course, the great economic recession and the sharp decline in the quality of life will also make it difficult for Stukov to control the rioting Tarsonians, but the Revolutionary Army is here for another month. When the planet attacked, Augustus had to deploy his troops back to defend.

That might be the opportunity Stukov was waiting for.

"You're talking nonsense, if we can directly smash Stukov's tortoise shell now, we still need to grind here." Tychus snorted.

"Of course, if my battle plan finally goes through, Tarsonis is now in our possession." Arcturus glanced at Tychus.

"Use drop pods to scatter drones and eggs onto the surface of Tarsonis, and these monsters will quickly transform into hatcheries and become murderous monsters," he said:
"With the control of brain worms, these zerg will never cause any harm to civilians."

"Zerg worms are definitely not the so-called weapons that can be easily controlled. It is just wishful thinking to say that it is absolutely impossible to accidentally injure civilians. Just in this battle, Cerebral Worm α has shown many uncontrollable characteristics. When it has controlled so many Will hope for more next time, zerg." Kerrigan said:
"General Arcturus, being killed by a monster of your own making is no fun."

"You have no right to say that about me." Arcturus and Kerrigan have never dealt with it very much.

"Ahem, this is er, Rory Swan, Augustus Mengsk's hard-working chief engineer." Swan's head appeared on the flashing holographic screen, holding a huge wrench and laser scissors in his hand. clamp:
"Comms are back to normal, tactical command consoles are back online, and now you can redeploy your cool fighters and capable lads."

"Well done, Swann," said Augustus. "You and the soldiers of the Engineering Corps have never let me down."

"Ah yes, the mule never disappoints the mill. Me and my old pals are doing just fine, they're as weathered and tortured as a Federal [-] ration." Swan shook. shook his head:
"Now I have to get busy again. In five months, the Hyperion has undergone two overhauls and countless minor repairs. It's a miracle that she didn't fall apart by you."

"...I am Lieutenant Serl Gentry, intelligence officer of the Nova Squadron." A young officer wearing a Revolutionary Army wide-brimmed military cap appeared in the center of the screen.

"Marshal Augustus, after telepathy-based interrogation has yielded initial results, we have located the location of the space-based weapon base station of the UED expeditionary force on the asteroid belt, the eighth planet outside the Tarsonis galaxy. In addition, in Tasonis There are also a large number of electromagnetic pulse weapon stations on the satellites of Planet Ness VI."

"These coordinates are being uploaded to the flagship Hyperion's database."

"Thanks for your hard work, Lieutenant Searle." Officers who can remember Augustus will definitely be rewarded after the war.

"Mark these coordinates to allow Duke's Alpha Squadron to leap to the dead end of the enemy weapons station and launch an attack," Augustus said.

At this time, most of the Revolutionary Army warships have repaired the damaged systems.Before the arrival of the next EMP attack, the Revolutionary Army fleet had largely recovered its combat effectiveness.

Not long after the words fell, the magnificent battlecruiser Norad III had responded, and as many as 18 revolutionary battlecruisers disappeared in the sudden blue flash.

Attacks on UED outposts, weapon stations, and scientific research stations followed, and the angry General Duke had infinite anger to vent on these earthlings.

General Edmund Duke had good reason to hate Earthlings, not only because of what happened to many members of Duke's founding family, but also because it was his chance to make a name for himself.

At one time, Duke was considered the highest-ranking officer to surrender to the rebels, a disgrace the federal government would never want to mention.But now, he returns to Tarsonis a hero and a savior.

Although Duke doesn't have much nostalgia for his hometown and family, let alone love.

"Received a communication request from Tarsonis, signed by Alexei Stukov." The report from a bridge communication soldier made Augustus, Arcturus and others stare at him .

"Come in."

Stukov's gloomy face immediately appeared in front of Augustus, and Tychus couldn't help laughing at the obviously deflated expression.

"Marshal Augustus, I thought you were a noble man who kept your promises—I have to admit I was wrong," Stukov said.

"In the face of national hatred and family hatred, nobility is not worth mentioning." Augustus also took Stukov's ugly expression into his eyes. The other party was not a person who would put his inner thoughts on his face. Thinking that Stukov is at the end of his rope is undoubtedly falling into the trap of the opponent.

"General Stukov, maybe you don't care about the lives of 40 billion people in Tarsonis, but your soldiers deserve to be treated like heroes instead of being buried in this extremely distant foreign land."

"I'm tired of dealing with your cheap games of delay," he said grimly:

"Stukov, I just want you to give me a quick word, whether you will surrender or not!"

"Surrender is not surrender!" Tychus was very eye-catching, but he obviously didn't realize it.

"." Stukov fell silent, perhaps he was really thinking about Augustus' words:
"I can't believe you, Augustus, will you really let these people escape back to Earth? You are the hero of Koplu, and you will not do this kind of thing."

"I promise them to be treated fairly and justly - they will become citizens of the Tyranid Empire," Augustus said.

"No—" Stukov shook his head heavily and cut off the communication connection.

The next moment, another old man with a gray beard appeared on the screen, his trembling dry lips showed his anxiety at the moment.

Dr. Emil Narud, the pinnacle of the xenobiology field.

"Marshal Augustus Mengsk, I have endured the atrocities of Lieutenant General Stukov for too long. I want to expose his conspiracy to you and ask for your forgiveness-I joined the Earthman Expeditionary Force only forced to be helpless."

　When I re-read the official novel today, I discovered a setting that I had forgotten.

　　Regarding the question of when the Yamato shield appeared, it is clearly mentioned in the official StarCraft novel "Uprising" (2491) that Duke's Norad and Mengsk's Huberian both have shields, so I think the shields in this article There is no problem with the timeline that appears.

　　At that time, I was completely convinced by the readers, and I also thought that I had made a mistake.

　　Shields to full! Shields to full! Shields to full Shields to full
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　　Sir, the shields are spent
　　Sir, the shield is gone.
　　In addition, pushing this friend's book, mc wrote a huge volume.

　　MC: Save the world from Sky Island.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)