Warhammer: Emperor's Ravenbringer

Chapter 43: The Warhammer version of The Matrix?
The dark and cold void was distorted by an invisible force.

A crack appeared out of nowhere, and a huge fleet consisting of hundreds of warships rushed out of the sky.

After entering the real universe, the Geller force field flickered and went out, replaced by a rising void shield.

The bows of these ships were adorned with huge golden double-headed eagles.

Tall religious sculptures and rows of large gun muzzles stand on the side of the ship.

The fleet broke free from the cracks in the universe, and the powerful aura it brought was shocking.

The ships ignited their reality drives, adjusted their courses, and headed for the burning star.

The Emperor's Grand Plan, which was in the lead, released a huge invisible net as soon as it entered the real universe.

Trying to absorb the available data about the galaxy in front of him.

The fleet received little information.

Apart from basic information about the planets, star rings and meteorite belts, there was nothing else to gain.

By comparing the database, the fleet learned that the name of this galaxy was Senus.

Own multiple colonies.

After reconnaissance scans, the Empire discovered that the technology in these colonies had declined.

Some colonies even have gaps in their history.

The achievements of our ancestors in the past have become myths to those later generations who have fallen into the ignorant era.

Recovering these colonies was a simple matter.

The empire's troops descended from the sky, and their ignorant compatriots regarded them as gods.

The local rulers expressed their submission one after another and did not even dare to think of resisting.

Everything went so smoothly.

Only the situation on the planet Senus III is somewhat special.

Abandoned space stations and satellite platforms in planet orbit.

It represents that the planet Senus III was once a highly developed technological world.

Today, the entire planet is shrouded in thick dark clouds and electromagnetic storms.

Any electronic device that passes through the cloud layer filled with electromagnetic currents is at risk of malfunctioning or losing control. They cut off the connection between the world of Senus III and the void.

It also blocks the colonists' path to return to the void.

The Empire used various instruments to explore the surface.

The returned data signals were few and noisy due to interference from clouds and electromagnetic storms.

Mechanical sages use massive computing power to extract usable information from noisy data signals.

It was determined that there was a large amount of mechanical activity and human life signs on the surface.

The fleet sent a communication request to the other party according to the contact procedure.

I hope that the planet Senus III can peacefully surrender to the Empire.

The empire's diplomatic envoys tried their best to express the bright vision that the empire was building.

The words reveal the beautiful hope that mankind will reunite and reach the peak again.

Their efforts were met with only a strange response.

【Human. Error Purification】

【Humanity. Error Purification. Thought】

The fleet, without receiving any further information, remained anchored in the void.

"Let me go to the surface. As long as there is still a chance to resolve our differences peacefully, we should not give up."

The empire's diplomatic envoys showed courage and kindness.

After discussion, the senior commanders decided to let him go and try.

The diplomatic envoys boarded a golden spaceship and flew across the thick clouds under the escort of fighter jets.

The sensors carried by the spacecraft captured the scene below the clouds.

The surface of the planet is a stretch of metal buildings that stretch to the end of the horizon.

There was no greenery or land to be seen.

Black metal buildings stand on the surface.

Some are towering into the sky, while others cover a vast area.

The buildings were dotted with scarlet indicator lights, flickering in the dim sky, making the fog covering the city turn scarlet as well.

Dragging mechanical tentacles, the octopus-looking aircraft shuttled between high-rise buildings.

"This is a civilized world. I will do my best to make them surrender peacefully."

"Use their strength in the Great Crusade, not in killing their own people."

The diplomatic envoy sounded excited when reporting to the fleet.

There is a light of ideals and hope in his eyes.

boom!
Whoosh!
The ground artillery array opened fire.

Dense beams and missiles attacked the spacecraft carrying the delegation members and destroyed it.

The burning debris turned into meteors and fell to the ground, causing a horrific explosion.

The pacifist diplomatic envoy met with misfortune and died before he even met the native inhabitants of the world of Senus III.

Many commanders on the fleet were shocked by such atrocities. The envoy ship was not loaded with any weapons.

Even if one is unwilling to accept peace talks, one should not massacre the unarmed envoys.

“Give them inspiration.”

The Emperor gave his armies orders to fight.

The Empire offered the world of Senus III a peaceful option, but they refused.

Then, there will only be the empire's vengeful wrath.

The fleet aimed its light spears, macro cannons and missile launch platforms at the surface, launching an orbital bombardment.

Crazy artillery fire fell like torrential rain on the designated airdrop points and important military buildings.

Many buildings were destroyed in the bombing and turned into smoking ruins.

Some special buildings have erected shields to resist the violent orbital bombardment.

The fleet's sensors are constantly scanning the enemy's defenses.

When the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower was completely paralyzed, landing operations began.

"I will win, father. Witness the rise of Horus."

On the 66th landing deck, Horus and the warriors of the th Legion were conducting the final combat readiness check.

Horus hopes that he can achieve a good result in this battle.

He wanted to prove to everyone in the Empire that Horus was the Emperor's most powerful, best, and most reliable son.

"Whether in the arena or on the battlefield, I will never fail."

Angron stayed with the warriors of the Twelfth Legion.

He saw the landing as a new fight.

Believe firmly that you will win and weave a new piece of red rope of victory.

The rope of triumph was a custom among the gladiators of Nuceria.

Every fight is organized.

Red represents victory and black represents defeat.

Angron's Triumphal Rope remained red from the day he entered the arena.

He is an undefeated warrior, the Crimson King, and a battle angel.

The airborne operation begins.

The 12th and 16th Legions were thrown into the battlefield as vanguards.

After Horus landed, he was surprised to find that those fighting against them were not humans, but pure mechanical troops.

They have no fear of death, nor do they have cowardly emotions such as fear and panic.

They would only resolutely execute the preset program instructions and launch an attack on the imperial forces.

They are the most stubborn enemies, and the battle will not end until they are all eliminated.

The fighting between the two sides was extremely brutal.

On one side is the Astartes Legion, with a vengeful rage and an indomitable will.

On the other side is a mechanical force that is absolutely rational and will never show fear.

The battle situation was once in a stalemate.

Deadly weapons such as incendiary assault guns, heavy bolters, plasma cannons, etc. were put into use.

The Empire's Titans were also airdropped to the surface.

Relying on its huge size and plasma incinerator as big as a tall building, it has forcibly opened up a road of destruction in the metal city.

In the long and brutal tug-of-war, the balance of victory gradually tilted towards the Empire.

The landing troops of the two legions wiped out all the mechanical enemies near the landing point.

Begin to advance into the depths, expand the occupied area, and build defensive fortifications.

Angron led a squad of twelve legion warriors to capture a magnificent domed building and discovered something horrible.

There are countless nutrition capsules in the building, and all of them are filled with humans.

Babies, children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged people, the elderly, men and women.

Various data cables are connected to their bodies to keep them alive.

They all fell into a deep sleep, suspected to be trapped in a virtual world.

The news was quickly passed back to the fleet.

"The Matrix?"

When Raven saw the video footage uploaded by the 12th Legion, he subconsciously thought of this.

But he quickly rejected this absurd idea.

Biological batteries simply cannot support such a huge mechanical planet.

I'm afraid these humans are being used for another, darker purpose.

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