From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 765 "You will serve as the interim commander of this allied legion"

That night.

As the daytime hustle and bustle and the lingering warmth of the celebrations gradually dissipated, the true core of the empire gathered in the meditation hall deep within the imperial palace complex.

The interior of the hall remained magnificent and solemn, with the towering dome seemingly hidden in shadow, except for the central area which was illuminated by golden light.

The "focal point" or "source" of the light source is the Golden Throne.

Sui Yang sat upright on the throne, his black robe with gold patterns hanging down naturally. His expression was calm, and his eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if he were bearing the weight of the entire empire.

Beneath the throne were all the Primarchs of the Empire, and Alexia, Athena, Tinas Lothrian, and Halsey, who were like mothers and teachers to them.

Their presence added a touch of warmth and specialness to this strategic meeting that was about to take place, making it feel like a true "family dinner."

All the Imperial Guards have been withdrawn; those who remain here are only the closest relatives and core members bound by blood and beliefs.

Sui Yang's gaze slowly swept over each of his offspring and several crucial women below. Then, his deep, authoritative voice broke the silence in the hall:
"Tomorrow, the Empire will open two space gates to unknown universes. Now, it is time to decide which Primarch and his legion will take on the responsibility of exploring and unifying these two new universes."

He paused briefly, giving everyone time to think, before asking:
"Which of you is willing to volunteer for these two important missions concerning the expansion of the empire's territory and the spread of human civilization?"

After he finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the hall.

It wasn't that no one was willing, but rather that the Primarchs were carefully weighing their options, or waiting for their brothers to express their opinions.

Soon, the silence was broken by a calm voice.

Clad in dark green power armor and possessing a robust physique, Vulcan stepped forward. He first bowed slightly to his father on the throne, then his gaze swept over his brothers present. His voice, like a roar from the depths of the earth, was sincere and resolute:
"Father, brothers."

My fiery lizard legion and I are tasked with protecting the Imperial Palace and the safety of the main universe; this is the foundation, and its loss is not permitted.

Therefore, I believe that these two pioneering tasks should be undertaken by the other brothers, whose legions are better suited for expeditions and rapid integration.

His reasons were sound, his attitude was clear, and it consistently demonstrated his loyalty and commitment to the greater good.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than a woman's voice, tinged with concern and a hint of reproach, rang out:

"Child, don't speak so absolutely."

It was Alexia who spoke.

She looked at Vulcan, her eyes filled with affection and a subtle, complex emotion.

She first gently rebuked Vulcan for his overly "selfless" statement, then turned to Sui Yang on the throne and solemnly suggested:
“Your Majesty, I believe that Vulcan is fully capable of fulfilling the important responsibility of unifying one of the new universes.”

The Flame Lizard Legion is renowned for its unparalleled toughness, powerful positional warfare capabilities, and forging techniques, which will be a significant advantage in the early stages of the new universe's establishment and construction phases.

It's time for more of the Empire's citizens to witness firsthand the true fighting power and achievements of our 'Salamdes,' instead of forever confining them to the role of mere defenders.

As the foster mother of Vulcan and Dorne, who was born with him, Alexia always harbored a special and subtle sense of guilt towards them.

During the Primarch's early years, when they needed their mother's care the most, Atlas was in a critical phase of rapid development. She had to devote a lot of energy to developing various bioweapons to deal with the crisis, and she was almost always busy with her.

Therefore, the heavy responsibility of caring for Vulcan and Dorne's growth mostly fell on Sui Yang's shoulders.

Fortunately, Vulcan and Donne were brothers born at the same time, and they were able to keep each other company and support each other in their youth. This prevented them from feeling too lonely due to their mother's busy schedule, and instead fostered an exceptionally deep sibling bond.

But the regret of not being able to accompany him throughout the entire process always lingered in Alexia's heart, and she hoped to have the opportunity to fight for a stage where Vulcan could better showcase his talents.

As soon as Alexia finished speaking, Dorn, who was standing next to Vulcan, immediately chimed in.

This Primarch, known for his seriousness and dedication to duty, spoke with unusual firmness at this moment:
"What my mother said is absolutely right."

Father, I was originally willing to participate in this unification mission, but I am willing to give this opportunity to Vulcan and his Flame Lizard Legion.

I believe that he and his descendants will live up to the empire's expectations.

In fact, since marrying Aoi Lothrian, the niece of the Elf Queen Tinas Lothrian, Dorne seems to have become more "homebound," spending much of his time in the picturesque world of Terella under his rule.

Although the marriage has lasted for some time, for Primarchs and Elves with their long lifespans, they may still be in a tender "honeymoon period," and Dorne naturally hopes to spend more time with his new wife.

Sui Yang's gaze swept over each of the original beings present, as well as the mothers who tacitly approved or supported him.

He confirmed that no one objected to the arrangement, and that some Primarchs even showed approval and support for Vulcan's opportunity.

Then, Sui Yang slowly spoke, his voice carrying a final decision:

"Therefore, the task of exploring and unifying the Universe 21 will be entrusted to Vulcan and his Flame Lizard Legion."

His words are like an inscription on a historical monument, unalterable.

He then turned his gaze to the youngest Primarch in the crowd, whose eyes gleamed with anticipation and sharpness—

Chagatai.

"at the same time."

Sui Yang continued, his gaze falling on Chagatai, "Chagatai, you will assist the Flame Lizard Legion and your brother Vulcan in jointly overseeing the unification of the Second Universe."

This will be your first time participating in a large-scale intergalactic operation, and an excellent opportunity for learning and growth.

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Chagatai visibly trembled upon hearing this.

He didn't respond immediately, but subconsciously, as if seeking final confirmation, turned his gaze to Halsey, who was standing not far away.

Halsey met his gaze, a smile of encouragement and affirmation on his face, and nodded almost imperceptibly, his eyes conveying the message "You can do it."

With Halsey's explicit support, Chagatai no longer hesitated.

He straightened his back, stepped forward, faced the golden throne, and responded in a clear and powerful voice:
"Yes, Father! I will do my utmost to assist Brother Vulcan in completing the unification mission, and I will never fail your expectations and Mother's teachings!"

His answer was full of energy and determination, characteristic of young people.

Looking at his rapidly growing son, Sui Yang's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction.

"Very good," he commented simply, then turned his gaze back to the crowd and began the next topic in a calm tone:
"So, which Primarch and which Legion should shoulder the task of unifying the 22 universes?" The atmosphere in the hall became focused again, with each Primarch weighing their options and waiting for the new mission that belonged to themselves or one of their brothers to arrive.

After a brief silence, the Primarchs began to express their opinions.

Guilliman and Saint-Gilles were the first to express their opinions.

The two most senior and prestigious Primarchs exchanged a glance. Guilliman stepped forward, his tone calm and considerate of the bigger picture:

“Father, the territory that my brother Saint-Gilles and I currently govern is the most extensive, with a complex administrative system and resource allocation network, and the daily official business that needs to be handled is piling up.”

The universe and galaxies we manage are a vital source of the Empire's resources and wealth, and cannot be allowed to be disturbed in the slightest.

Therefore, we believe that this opportunity to explore a new universe should be given to our younger brothers to gain experience, while we remain in the rear to ensure the stability of the empire's foundation.

Saint Gilles nodded slightly, his flawless face displaying a gentle expression, and added:
“Guilliman is absolutely right. The prosperity of the empire requires both internal and external strength. Guilliman and I are willing to be your support and backing for your expedition.”

Their reasons were sound and selfless.

They do indeed control the most core territory of the empire, and its stability is directly related to the empire's lifeline.

However, Sui Yang, sitting on the golden throne, understood that this was also a way for his two most mature and sensible sons to humbly give up the opportunity to make achievements to their younger brothers.

To be honest, if Guilliman and Sanguis were to volunteer to take on the task of unifying the new universe, given their prestige within the Empire, second only to the Emperor, the other Primarchs would have no objections and would even welcome it. Sui Yang himself would gladly entrust the important task to them.

In the current stage of the Empire, if Sui Yang chooses to "retire," then Guilliman and Saint Gilles will undoubtedly be the best candidates for "Regent" or "Minister of State," and the vast majority of Primarchs will willingly obey their orders.

Sui Yang's gaze then turned to the third-ranked Primarch—

Leon.

This Primarch, known for his seriousness, fortitude, and chivalry, still maintained his usual cold demeanor, but his sharp eyes could not completely conceal a hint of eagerness.

Clearly, the long-term garrison and routine missions had left this Primarch, who excelled in strategy and large-scale warfare, feeling "silent" for too long. What he longed for was to assume the important task of unification, and even to take on the role of temporary "war commander" leading multiple legions on intergalactic expeditions, so that he could display his military talents on the vast battlefield.

However, Leon's personality was somewhat inept at expressing his inner desires directly, or rather, he was a bit "repressed." Therefore, he simply straightened his body and stared intently at the throne, without speaking up or recommending himself like his other brothers.

Just as the Primarchs were weighing their options and the atmosphere was delicate, an ethereal voice broke the brief silence.

It was the Elf Queen Tinas Lothrian who spoke.

She bowed slightly to Sui Yang, her voice flowing like a clear spring in the forest:

“Your Majesty, I would like to petition you that the unification mission of the 22nd Universe may be jointly undertaken by Leon, Mortarian, Perturabo, and Koz, along with their respective legions.”

"Oh?"

Sui Yang let out a soft exclamation and turned his gaze to Tinas, signaling her to continue explaining her reasons.

This elven queen was not making baseless accusations.

A subtle, enigmatic glint flashed in Tinas's eyes as she slowly spoke:
"I don't have any concrete direct evidence, but my perception, as well as the slight 'precognition' inherited from my clan, makes me vaguely sense that Universe 22 is likely to be the most troublesome and difficult world to integrate by conventional means that we have encountered so far."

The atmosphere there seemed to foreshadow a need for a more forceful and comprehensive approach.

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Upon hearing this, Sui Yang fell into a brief silence.

He knew that although Tinas, as the queen of the elves, did not have the same "foresight" as him, she possessed a unique keenness in certain specific areas.

As for him, although he possessed the potential to see through the river of fate, he had to deal with a vast flood of information from the entire empire every day. In addition, he had not had a real deep rest for decades. More importantly, the empire and his descendants had not recently encountered a real "critical moment of survival". Therefore, his "precognition" ability was not passively triggered.

Tinas's intuition deserves serious consideration.

Moreover, Tinas's proposal itself was also very insightful from a tactical perspective.

The four Primarchs she recommended, along with their legions, constituted a highly complementary and powerful combat system:
Leon and his Dark Angels Legion excel at large-scale annihilation battles and decisive annihilation battles. They are proficient in combat missions in any environment, and the legion's combat power is extremely elite with amazing cohesion. They can serve as the mainstay on the front lines and also efficiently complete special missions such as infiltration and reconnaissance under complex conditions, making them the best choice for the core of the Allied Legion.

Mortarion and his Dawn Raiders are adept at protracted warfare, combat in extremely harsh environments, and heavy infantry assaults.

They tend to rely on their tenacious will and strong physique to carry out ground operations. They are good at direct assaults and brutal trench warfare, can build impregnable defensive lines, and effectively deplete the enemy's manpower. Individual soldiers and squads have extremely high survivability.

Peturabo and his Iron Warriors are experts in siege warfare, defensive operations, and the systematic destruction of enemy strongholds.

They admire and are proficient in heavy firepower coverage, including orbital bombardment, heavy artillery clusters, and thermoelectric weapons. They excel in infantry-artillery coordination and complex engineering defense and offense, while also possessing sophisticated logistical support and vehicle operation capabilities. They can achieve devastating precision fire suppression through complex mathematical models.

Coz and his Midnight Lords were known for their intimidation and psychological warfare tactics.

They are adept at turning fear itself into a weapon, using a series of meticulously planned terrorist attacks and psychological offensives to undermine the enemy's morale and organization from within.

The Night Lords are like ghosts in the night, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. They are extremely skilled in stealth, infiltration, and lightning-fast close-quarters attacks, capable of bringing immense psychological pressure and chaos to any enemy.

The combination of these four legions encompasses almost all the elements required for large-scale expeditions and high-intensity integrated warfare:
A frontal assault, sustained attrition, breaching of fortresses, psychological warfare, and infiltration behind enemy lines—this is a golden combination.

It is also worth noting that Tinas nurtured Primarchs such as Mortalian, Corax, and Perturabo, but this time she proposed that Leon take the lead.

She chose the Midnight Lords and Coz, who were equally skilled in stealth and infiltration but had a more unpredictable and "dark" style, rather than the Ravenguards, led by her other "offspring" Korax, whose style was more inclined towards covert reconnaissance and rapid assassination.

This subtle choice also reflects her fairness and thoughtful consideration in recommending the most suitable candidate in order to avoid being seen as showing too much favoritism towards her own son.

After a moment's consideration, Sui Yang found Tinas's intuition and rational analysis to be extremely convincing.

He raised his eyes, his voice echoing throughout the meditation hall, carrying ultimate authority:

"Your request is granted."

Therefore, the task of exploring and unifying the 22nd Universe will be jointly undertaken by the four legions: Dark Angels, Dawn Raiders, Iron Warriors, and Midnight Lords.

His gaze focused on Leon, and he gave him explicit authorization:
"Leon, you will serve as the interim war commander of this allied legion, with full authority to command this intergalactic expedition. All Primarchs and their legions participating in this mission must obey Leon's unified command without fail."

This order officially laid the foundation and set the core of command for the journey of the 22nd Universe.

A grand expedition, led by four Primarchs with distinct styles and their legions, is about to begin.
(End of this chapter)