From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 517: Skywalker's so-called "foreknowledge of the future" "Count me in"

Darth Vader
Although Chirrut Ingwe knew where they were, the distance from Scarif was hundreds of millions of kilometers, and it was impossible to directly see the Death Star and the fleet of the Galactic Empire, but
He could still clearly feel an "overwhelming" dark force in this vast universe, sweeping across the entire star system like an invisible wave.

The darkness was like a deep abyss, and there was hardly any light that could penetrate it.

What Chirrut felt was an overwhelming oppression, pain, and anger that was deep and irresistible, like some kind of fate in the universe, destined for an inescapable darkness.

The source of this darkness did not come from a strange force, but from the great man who was once regarded as the "chosen one", the one who was believed to be able to balance light and darkness and change fate.

Anakin Skywalker.

This name once caused many waves in the galaxy, but the Skywalker who was full of hope and had a bright future has completely disappeared.

In his place came Darth Vader, the embodiment of the dark side Sith Lord.

Its power has almost reached its peak, not only surpassing the conventional perception of the Force, it is more like the shadow of the entire galaxy, devouring all life.

To be honest, even though Chirrut has a certain degree of ability to "predict the future", this ability can only allow him to glimpse brief fragments and cannot see the full picture of the fate of the universe. Especially when facing an existence like Darth Vader, the future seems even more vague and uncertain.

After all, for him, there was no clear answer as to how to defeat Darth Vader, who possessed such terrifying control over the Force.

Its power is so strong that it is impossible to even look at it mentally.

Although Chirrut can sense the flow of the Force and capture certain glimmers of the future in the darkness, when facing such an enemy, all he can "see" is an endless abyss. No matter how he explores, he seems to find no way out.

But Chirrut never gave up hope.

He knew very well that although the dark side was powerful, the light side had never been truly extinguished.

Even though the future is full of uncertainty and even though the galaxy is still under the shadow of darkness, he still believes that there will always be a way, there will always be an opportunity to reverse the situation.

No matter how slim the hope is, even if it is just a faint spark, he is willing to pursue it.

Because faith gave him an unshakable will, allowing him to choose to move forward even in despair.

What's more, the situation today is very different from the past.

The emergence of the Main Universe Empire has brought new variables to this struggle.

Their strength is unquestionable. Not only do they possess a military force that surpasses that of the Galactic Empire, but in most respects, they hate tyranny as much as they do, and are even willing to fight against the dark rule of the Sith.

On the surface, the Main Universe Empire and himself, and even the Rebel Army, can be said to be "like-minded" on some levels, and are unimaginably powerful allies.

But Chirrut still has some ambiguity with them, especially on the idea of ​​"human supremacy".

The policies of the Main Universe Empire are extremely clear, and their attitude towards non-human civilizations obviously carries a deep-rooted rejection.

Although Chirrut had not had an in-depth conversation with them, he was keenly aware that in the worldview of the Main Universe Empire, most non-human races were seen as threats, and in some cases, as enemies that must be eradicated.

This extreme stance does not seem to be entirely consistent with the ideals of freedom and equality that Chiru upholds.

Of course, Chirrut is not a stubborn person. He understands that the Main Universe Empire's stance is not simply a prejudice, but is most likely the inevitable result of some "historical event".

Perhaps, they had suffered deep betrayal from alien civilizations; perhaps, they had developed irreconcilable hatred with non-human races in their long history of war.

This makes the main universe empire hold a relatively extreme degree of vigilance and hostility towards most non-human races.

Although Chirrut found it difficult to fully agree with this attitude, he was still willing to understand it. After all, every civilization had its own historical background and survival logic, rather than a simple question of right or wrong.

Boom, boom.

Just as Chirrut Ingwe was lost in thought, a steady and powerful sound of footsteps, unique to magnetic boots, echoed behind him.

Every time the other party landed and stepped on the deck, there was a sense of oppression, which made people unconsciously turn their attention to the source of the sound.

When Chirrut turned around, he "saw" that the person walking towards him was none other than Gabriel Angelos, the captain of the 1st Company of the Thousand Sons, who was wearing a Hades Terminator and was over three meters tall.

At the same time, Chirrut Ingwe, in silent observation, caught some emotional fluctuations emanating from Gabriel.

It was an eagerness that could not be ignored, as if the commander of the 1st Company was not willing to stop there, but hoped to project his will and actions to the front line again in some way.

This aura not only comes from Gabriel's fighting spirit, but also from the kind of warrior's passion that is still difficult to suppress after going through several life-and-death tests.

Chiru knew very well that the company commander had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. As a soldier of the Thousand Sons, his decisions and actions not only affected the progress of the battle, but also the future of the entire company.

Gabriel's attitude of fighting even at the risk of his life shows his military instinct and his persistent pursuit of victory, and this temperament is, to a certain extent, highly consistent with the spirit of the legion to which he belongs.

Moreover, accompanying Gabriel towards him, in addition to the twenty company guards with stern figures and determined eyes, there was also Leon S. Kennedy, who could be considered an old acquaintance.

"Mr. Ingwe."

Gabriel's voice was clear and showed undisguised respect.

"Captain Angelos." Chirrut responded with a gentle smile.

Then he didn't say too much politely, but got straight to the point and asked:
"Captain Angelos, you want me to assist Agent Kennedy and sneak into the Death Star first, and then obtain preliminary intelligence for your company, or even the so-called Legion, right?"

His tone was calm, but the wisdom and insight that ran deep in his bones were obvious.

Judging from Chirrut's calm expression, he did not make this assumption rashly, but based it on his observation of Gabriel and his inference of the situation.

Although Chirrut had no right to know that the main fleet of the 1st Company of the Thousand Sons, and even the three Primarchs and their respective Honor Guards, were rushing to Scarif's aid, but as a "veteran", he certainly understood that support was on the way.

In a complex situation, obtaining accurate intelligence is undoubtedly the most critical link.

Based on his observations and personal opinions, Chirrut believes that the Blood Ravens and the Thousand Sons hope to capture the entire Death Star rather than destroy it outright.

Then, sneaking in and collecting information on enemy movements inside the Death Star is also the most critical step.

Therefore, with this calm attitude, Chiru was able to calmly deal with the game in a "chess game" without being arrogant or impatient, and he had already "foreseen" the next developments.

Hearing this, Gabriel's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure, as if he had gotten used to Chirrut's peculiarity.

Gabriel did not respond immediately, but just stared at Chirrut.

His expression also revealed complex emotions
It was both a recognition of Chirrut’s careful consideration and a careful consideration of the dangerous mission that was about to begin.

Gabriel seemed to be assessing whether Chirrut was up to the task and whether he could remain calm and sharp enough to assist the agents of the Investigations Department while infiltrating the Death Star.

There is still some time before their primarch and the main force of the company arrive.

But Gabriel obviously didn't want to "just wait".

He is a more warlike member of the Thousand Sons, especially when he gets a rare opportunity to prove his company or legion. There is always a burning desire to win in his heart, and this state of waiting and doing nothing is exactly what he is least good at.

Therefore, he decided not to sit and wait for death, but to take the initiative and do his best to seize the initiative.

He planned to first engage in a brief confrontation with the Galactic Empire's main fleet in order to attract the enemy's firepower and attention, forcing the enemy to focus on the Blood Raven Company.

This move can not only buy more time for the next operation, but also confuse the enemy tactically and reduce the pressure on other troops.

Gabriel's strategy was decisive and clear. He hoped to disrupt the enemy's deployment through this small-scale confrontation, relax the Death Star's defense, and thus pave the way for the subsequent "infiltration operation."

Once he had successfully attracted the enemy's firepower and attention by using the only two Paris-class ships, one Stealth-class ship and a captured Star Destroyer, he would take the opportunity to dispatch the Silver Gull, which also had stealth mode, to carry Investigation Department agents including Leon, as well as a hundred special operations teams from the Investigation Department, to sneak into the Death Star for preliminary reconnaissance.

The mission of this team is not only to collect intelligence, but also to provide a fulcrum for the subsequent "large-scale boarding" operation.

The Silver Gull's stealth mode can effectively avoid enemy detection, so it can provide covert protection for the infiltration force.

More importantly, Gabriel also selected a team of experienced veterans.

These veterans are not only good at special operations, but also have extraordinary attainments in psychic powers.

In the event of an emergency, the Veteran Squad can provide strong support and cover for the elite members of the Investigation Department.

In this way, when their Primarch and the main force of the company arrive, they can more accurately board the Death Star and implement the "capture" plan to completely seize the Galactic Empire's super weapons.

However, this operation carries great risks.

Although Gabriel's plan seemed careful and all the details had been arranged properly, a head-on confrontation with the enemy, whether it was to provide cover for the stealth team or for any other purpose, was against the Primarch's orders.

Their father made it clear that they must not initiate direct conflict with the enemy.

Once Gabriel decides to carry out this plan, if it succeeds it will be fine, but if it fails, he will not only face severe punishment from the Primarch, but it may also have a far-reaching impact on the future of the company.

Especially if the operation fails, the entire company will be implicated. The most critical thing is that there is a high possibility of losing a group of elite members of the Investigation Department, a team of veterans, and a Force-sensitive person who is willing to provide assistance to the Main Universe Empire.

However, the matter was urgent, and Gabriel hoped to "decimate the situation quickly" and "act first and report later."

He took huge risks and chose to execute first and then seek subsequent remedial measures. As a "warmongering" company commander, he had already made up his mind to fight to the death in the face of the crisis.

After two seconds of silence, Gabriel nodded slightly and then said:

"That's right, Mr. Yingwei." His voice was steady and powerful, as if carrying an unquestionable determination:

“I hope you can provide the necessary assistance to Agent Kennedy. After all, your insights into the Force of this universe and your unique perception abilities are something we cannot replace for the time being.

In the highly guarded environment of the Death Star, we need every possible advantage, and your participation will greatly increase the success rate of this operation."

Chirrut smiled slightly, his expression still calm.

He could sense the sincerity in Gabriel's tone and understood the importance of this mission, so he answered without hesitation:
"my pleasure."

The words are brief, but full of firm belief.

For Chirrut, helping those who are willing to fight against the tyranny of the empire is the path he has always adhered to.

What's more, he is now at the center of the storm, and moving forward is an inevitable choice.

"In that case." Chiru's voice had just fallen, and Bez Mabius, who had been thinking for a long time, stepped forward and spoke without hesitation:

"Then count me in, too."

Bates' tone was full of fearlessness.

As a former temple guard and current resistance fighter, Baze is well aware of the difficulty of this operation, and also knows that his participation may not increase the chances of victory.

But Baez was never afraid of a fight, nor was he willing to stand on the sidelines.

Whether for the ultimate victory or for his comrades fighting side by side, he could not let Chirrut face such danger alone.

Gabriel's gaze lingered on Baze for a moment. He certainly knew the strength and combat experience of this warrior.

Baze's understanding of the Galactic Empire would undoubtedly provide great help to the infiltration team, so he nodded, tacitly agreeing to Baze's joining.

At the same time, Cassian Andor, who was standing by and watching, was also feeling a little restless.

Of course he hopes that he can participate and contribute, but the reality forces him to calm down.

Cassian was well aware that his strength was far inferior to that of the elite members of the Investigation Department.

Moreover, his injuries have not yet healed. If he were to force himself to join the battle, he would not only be unable to provide effective help, but would become a burden to the team.

However, Cassian quickly turned his attention to K-2SO beside him, and quickly suggested:

"Captain Angelos! If you want to better carry out the infiltration mission, why don't you let the Imperial Security Robot beside me provide assistance? I think it can provide very good cover!"

(End of this chapter)