Warhammer: Angron Training Manual

Chapter 160 The Emperor's Eldest Son
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Galaxy number 8944.

At the Mandeville point far away from the celestial body, the subspace rift suddenly opened and then suddenly disappeared.

The fleet of the Twelfth Legion leapt out of the warp space and into the real universe.

Another fleet that had been waiting here quickly sailed towards the 12th Legion fleet.

After several months of sailing, the fleet of the Twelfth Legion arrived at the rendezvous point requested by the First Legion. Since the routes in the subspace were quite stable, this long-distance journey was relatively smooth.

On the command deck of the Resolute Resolve, Qin Xia and Angron stood side by side, looking at the communication panel.

The imperial double-headed eagle logo rotated several times on the panel, and then two lines of words emerged.

[Unyielding Truth]

【Communication connection established】

"Your Highness." The communications officer saluted. "This is the flagship of the First Legion, the Indomitable Truth. The Primarch of the First Legion is ready to meet you on Planet Three."

Across the way was the First Legion fleet led by Lion El'Jonson.

While the communication was ongoing, Qin Xia used his psychic vision to observe the First Legion fleet.

That fleet had at least four times more ships than the less than twenty warships of the Twelfth Legion, and that was not even the entire naval force of the First Legion.

Although the 12th Corps, as a shock force, does not have a strong naval force, this is not the only reason for the huge disparity in naval power between the two sides.

As the Emperor's eldest sons and the first group of Space Marines in history, the First Legion and the First Primarch have gained more trust from the Emperor and the Empire. They have a lot of navy, army, and strange ancient gadgets.

In Qin Xia's view, the First Legion Navy is very strong.

But their naval warships did not seem to be in good condition. Some of them looked like they had just been repaired, and some even had the golden double-headed eagle logo gone. They had obviously just experienced a great battle.

As for what that war was...

The Second Randan War.

Probably, Qin Xia thought.

"I am Angron, the Primarch of the XII Legion." Angron asked, "Isn't Lion, the Primarch of the First Legion, on the flagship? Why can't I see him now?"

"The Lion King is a little busy." The communicator replied.

Qin Xia stopped using psychic vision and looked at Angron.

On the way here, Qin Xia had already given Angron a general account of Lion El'Jonson's character.

So Angron can now make the right decision, making this meeting smoother and faster, and allowing the Twelfth Legion to gain some benefits.

"Let me see my brother now," Angron said. "I have heard that he is a marshal, commander, and warrior of incredible ability, and that the First Legion he leads is the most powerful of all the legions. I want to see what kind of man my brother is now."

The communications officer saluted, "I will tell the Lion King, but the original plan is still to meet on the third planet. You will definitely meet the Lion King."

“Okay.” Angron nodded.

The display on the communication panel changed back to a rotating double-headed eagle, indicating the end of the communication.

……

After a while.

The hangar deck of the Resolute.

The huge gate connecting the hangar to the outside void opened and closed, and a team of transport planes entered the hangar and landed. After the oxygen was refilled into the hangar, the gate leading to the interior of the battleship opened.

Angron, Qin Xia, Kiel, company commanders, flag officers... all the high-ranking officers of the 12th Legion entered the hangar and stood in front of the transport plane formation waiting.

The door of the first transport plane opened, and the Primarch Guards of the First Legion walked out first and stood solemnly on both sides of the road.

Then a tall figure slowly walked out from the shadow of the cabin.

Llane El'Jonson held his head high, wearing armor and with his hand on the sword at his waist, looking very stylish.

“Brother.” Angron saluted, hand on heart.

Ryan walked to a distance of one meter from Angron, took off his helmet and held it in his hand, staring at Angron with burning eyes.

"A strong warrior and an unyielding rebel, as my father said." Lion handed the helmet to the nearest guard. "In my dream, my father told me about your deeds, brother."

Angron nodded.

Although Qin Xia always said how difficult Ryan was to get along with, so far this meeting had not been as unsuccessful as the meeting with Perturabo.

Ryan is very proud, confident, and sometimes very irritable.

Angron could sense what was hidden in the emotions, and in fact, Ryan was just as his adoptive father said.

But he could also sense that Ryan was very happy, and that he liked being praised.

"I have also heard of your deeds, brother. You are as majestic as the rumors say." Angron said, "From what I know, the First Legion is the most powerful of all the legions. Only the most powerful can make them obey and command them."

After hearing the flattery again, Ryan did not show a smug look on his face, but only raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"My Legion was scattered to help my brothers in battle, and my sons followed you, and I have heard many stories of your deeds from the Legion Masters," Angron said. "If the day comes when all of us Primarchs must unite to face a common enemy, I think there is no one better suited to lead us than you."

Ryan snorted and laughed, then slowly said, "Let's talk about business."

Angron nodded.

Ryan continued: "Father asked you to transport some armored vehicles to me. Did you bring them?"

“It’s in the flagship’s warehouse. It should be on its way to your fleet by now,” Angron replied.

"You keep half of those things." Ryan waved his hand. "The First Legion is not short of equipment, and your legion will go on an expedition alone next time. You need supplies more than I do."

"Thank you." Angron saluted, then turned to look at Qin Xia.

Qin Xia smiled and nodded.

This meeting was only because the 12th Legion wanted to find Corax before the Emperor and help transport some vehicles, so the purpose of the meeting had been achieved and there was no need for further discussion.

There was also an unexpected gain from this meeting, which was half of the vehicles that Lion gave to the 12th Legion. That half of the vehicles could at least arm two Space Marine armored companies.

"Maybe we will really fight side by side in the future, but not now." Ryan said as he turned around and returned to the transport plane.

The transport plane carrying the Lion King gradually started up and prepared to leave.

The remaining dozens of large transport planes were motionless, and Angron thought they were also given to him by Ryan.

But those transport planes were not actually from the First Army.

When their cabin doors opened, Space Marines in the iconic blue and white colours of the XII Legion stepped out.

The Space Marines lined up and gathered together, forming one phalanx after another.

Angron knew how many there were at a glance.

About 40,000 people.

Their number was ten thousand less than the fifty thousand that had fought with the Fourth Legion, but their quality seemed surprisingly high.

Dozens of dreadnought mechas.

Terminator Company.

Qin Xia only took a glance and saw many ruthless men from the Twelve Legions inside.

Including a warrior who stands out from the crowd in terms of height among the Space Marines.

Qin Xia was very sure that Ryan had just finished the Second Randan War, because all the powerful troops and ruthless characters in the Twelve Legions had gathered at Ryan's place, and he had just returned.

Huge and heavy dreadnought mechas stood at the front of the formation. Their model was Contemptor.

Legion Commander Kiel saluted Angron, then walked to one of the ornately decorated dreadnoughts and saluted very respectfully: "Legion Commander Lorke."

This fearless man was controlled by the previous commander of the 12th Legion.

The former legion commander named Lorke looked down at Kiel in the Dreadnought. He was severely injured and unable to make any movements, but he could make movements through the Dreadnought.

After nodding, Lorke looked towards Angron and said, "Primarch, I am sorry that I cannot leave this coffin to see you and pay my respects to you."

“I understand, Lorke, I understand.” Angron nodded and closed his eyes.

The Primarch sensed that all the Dreadnoughts, including Lorke, were in pain.

Of course.

There is no pilot sitting inside the Dreadnought, controlling it like a vehicle, but rather a group of disabled people.

They were so injured that they could not be treated and were sent to the Dreadnought in a near-death state, so the Dreadnought was a coffin in Lorke's mouth.

Angron approached the Dreadnought where Lorke was and reached out his hand to place on the Dreadnought's metal arm.

When Lorke wanted to ask the Father of Genes why this happened, he suddenly felt his pain disappearing quickly.

A look of pain appeared on Angron's face, but he quickly endured and digested it.

Angron walked over to the next Dreadnought and also absorbed the pain.

After absorbing the pain of every Fearless Operator one by one, he stood in front of everyone again.

"Praise the Lord of the Twelve Legions." Lorke controlled Fearless to raise his giant hand and place it on his chest.

All the Dreadnoughts did the same, and the Space Marines saluted as well.

"You all look like you have just been through a terrible battle." The Primarch looked at each of them, "What did you face together with the First Legion?"

"We have just crushed the attack of a powerful alien empire." Lorke replied immediately, "We not only fought alongside the First Legion, but also several other legions. The attack of a powerful alien empire called Randan was stopped at the cost of countless lives. We have won glory for you, as always."

"Ran Dan." Angron looked back at Qin Xia. He remembered that his adoptive father had mentioned this name when he was talking about the Great Expedition.

Randan Empire.

The human empire paid a huge price the first time it came into contact with this powerful force.

During the First Randan War, the Imperium of Man fought the Randan, suffering great sacrifices and destroying a world-sized war machine, but it was later revealed that it was merely an outpost of the Randan Empire.

The Second Randan War was an initiative launched by the Randan Empire, which captured many imperial worlds in a very short period of time.

Their offensive was broken, but they were not exterminated.

There will definitely be a third Randan war.

"Will we be transferred to fight against Ran Dan in the future?" Angron asked Lorke, and then looked at Qin Xia.

"Obviously, of course." Qin Xia said without hesitation.

"This is inevitable." Lorke also believed that the 12th Legion would be transferred to participate in the next Randan War. "Your descendants are powerful warriors. We are indispensable in any large-scale war."

Angron thought about it and felt that it would be a good thing if the 12th Legion could participate in the next war against Randan.

The Randan aliens were too terrifying and brutal. After they actively invaded, many human worlds were conquered and destroyed, and human casualties were countless.

Moreover, the worlds occupied by Randan will become impossible to colonize again.

Not to mention that as a powerful legion, the 12th Legion must accept orders to join large-scale wars. Even if there are no orders, the 12th Legion must participate in the war.

Thinking of this, Angron said to the more than 40,000 descendants in front of him: "In the next Randan War, I will personally lead you and fight alongside you until that damned empire is completely destroyed by us."

"Glory!" the Space Marines responded in unison.

Qin Xia looked at the Space Marines in front of him.

Once these people returned, the combat effectiveness of the 12th Legion was almost restored to 80%.

The Legion could be split up, with some going to find Corax with the Primarch, while others would retake human worlds one after another.

But no matter what, these 40,000 people must follow Angron, because they don't know what changes have taken place in the Legion. If they are allowed to disperse and retake the human world, Angron will only get one bloody planet after another.

(End of this chapter)