Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 277 Sepra Mundy

As soon as the fleet arrived at Sepra Mundi, Nimrod looked out at the portal through the viewing window.

The portal is circular in shape, which is consistent with the physical structure of the Orb Spider Alliance's portals.

However, it lacks the eight outward-protruding folded mechanical branches, which are inlaid with black patterns as decoration.

The portal requires a massive energy supply for intergalactic teleportation. Cypra Mundi's portal is also built around a star, using a special energy device to gather the sun's energy to power the portal.

Arsène Dunn stood to his side and slightly behind, believing it was time to report on the progress of the portal's deployment.

"My Lord, the Forge Master has followed your command and completed the deployment of portals and fortress-level energy shields in Vostoria, Sepra Mondi, and the Vigilant System."

"Currently, he is making arrangements in the Triken system."

Ning Lu nodded slightly and asked, "Are there any battles in the various battle groups that are worth noting?"

Old Man Huang entrusted him with the command of the 14th and 18th Legions, and he should take responsibility and lead the two legions into battle.

This is also an opportunity to learn about the two legions.

The "deduction trainee" racked his brains, considering various battle scenarios, and after a dozen seconds, spoke:
"My lord, the Second Chapter is fighting in the Stevenage system against the alien pirates Andres who are based in the system."

"Andres is a galactic civilization that has established bases on three planets and has temporarily resisted the Second Chapter's offensive."

Ning Lu thought to himself upon hearing this.

Wilshire is exceptionally talented and should have already absorbed the "Singer's" potion.

This is a good opportunity to promote him to Sequence 8, "Lightbringer".
Ning Lu made a decision after thinking about this.

He looked at Cypra Mundy, who was getting closer and closer, and then asked Diana Pauline, who was standing on the other side.

"You are the captain. In your opinion, what is the fleet base of Sepra Mundy's 'Shadow of Order'?"

Diana, who had just been promoted to Sequence 8 "Mind Reader," glanced at the Primarch, but couldn't read anything from his face, before she spoke:

"My lord, Sepra Mundi is the crossroads of many warp channels, making it an ideal location for the Legion's fleet base."

"The shipyard and starport built under the leadership of Wojciech, with Sepra Mundi as its core, make full use of the surrounding satellites and asteroid belt to construct a multi-dimensional three-dimensional starport system."

"This maximizes the use of space, while clearly separating military and civilian functions for mooring, maintenance, and construction, ensuring that they do not interfere with each other,"

Diana then changed the subject, pointing out the loophole she had found.

“My lord, I believe that the Cypra Mandy orbital defense system still has vulnerabilities. If it encounters a large-scale enemy attack, even if the enemy is eventually driven out, it will suffer heavy losses.”

"If the portal is attacked, it could have catastrophic consequences, causing devastation to the entire galaxy."

"The Legion's homeworld, Vostonia, also has defensive vulnerabilities. When the Legion's fleet goes on expeditions, it may be attacked by enemies of the Empire, resulting in significant losses."

She recalled the recent war and used examples to strengthen the persuasiveness of her argument.

"If it weren't for the merchant ronin Lewis von Valancius' timely discovery of the Vladian gathering in the Sida system, it might have caused damage to the Vostonia system."

In Nimrod's memory, Sepra Mondi was originally a major strategic target for any hostile force, serving as the Forging World, the Empire's military base and naval headquarters in the Misty Starfield.

To ensure that there are no gaps in the defense, at any given time, Sepra Mundi has six to eight Ramirez-class star fortresses as part of its orbital defense system.

The Fenris system, known as the "Space Wolf," is defended by only two Ramirez-class fortresses, the Gomenzar and the Mjana.

Of course, Wolf Fang Fortress is a unique fortress monastery, and its defensive capabilities are far superior to those of other fortresses.

I hoped to acquire Wolf Fang Fortress after the Fire Wheel War to defend Vostonia, but I never expected Old Man Huang to give me the Spear of Dionysus.

Without Wolf Fang Fortress, quantity can compensate for lack of quality; the great sage Ryan Ramirez has not yet discovered STC.

Next time, I will use the Prophecy Dice to divine the location of the Ramirez-class Star Fortress (STC) and master its construction technology.
Ninglu silently compared Wolf Fang Fortress and Ramirez-class Star Fortress in his mind. [Wolf Fang Fortress is deployed on the surface, and its orbital defense capabilities are actually inferior to those of Ramirez-class Star Fortress.]

Moreover, the Ramirez-class Star Fortress has a unique advantage over the Wolf Fang Fortress: it is deployed in space, which can prevent enemies from approaching the planet's orbit and avoid damage to various worlds.

This is how we keep enemies out of our country's borders!

Furthermore, although Ramirez-class star fortresses take a long time to build, they can be continuously manufactured and deployed to various strategically valuable star systems to construct a defense system.
The Mind Reader had been observing Ninglu when she suddenly noticed the Primarch's lips curl up in a smile, and she thought to herself.

[Something seems to have put Lord Ninglu in a good mood.]
At this moment, what Ninglu was thinking about was: [The Lemanrus battle tank has been renamed Belik.]

The Ramirez-class Star Fortress will also be renamed.

This is the change I brought about: identifying two major STCs ahead of time will benefit the Legion in every aspect.
Cypra Mundy, the Bergkamp family residence.

When news of Sepra Mandy's discovery reached Vostonia, Chief Slomberger, the nation's foremost jeweler, keenly recognized it as an opportunity.

Cypra Mundi is the crossroads of numerous subspace routes, a place brimming with immense business opportunities.

Schlumberger decisively shifted the Bergkamp family's business focus to Sepra Mundy, while the business in Vostoria remained at its current size.

He rubbed his thumb against the red gem on the head of the exquisite psionic crystal cane in his hand, which he had crafted himself as a psionic craftsman.

Schlumberger looked at his twelve-year-old grandson, San Diego, and said:
"Since you have decided to serve His Majesty the King and have passed the test, you are now a candidate for the Fifth Warband."

"Then we must pass all the tests, become the shadow of order, and win glory for the Bergkamp family."

Schlumberger looked at his grandson, San Diego, who was the most talented psionic among his descendants and could become a top psionic craftsman.

San Diego awakened his psychic talent at the age of five, and completed the creation of his first psychic item, a divination crystal ball, at the age of nine.

Schlumberger placed his vision of expanding his family's future into the psionic business on him, but two years ago, San Diego suddenly decided to participate in the Order of the Shadow recruits selection.

San Diego passed the initial selection a month ago and became a candidate for new recruits. He will leave home tomorrow to undergo final training and selection.

"Later, we will set off together to Starport to welcome His Majesty."

The Bergkamp family, as the new elites of Cypra Mundy, were awarded five spots.

Two of the spots were an extra reward given to the Borgcamp family by the planetary governor upon learning that San Diego had been among the first to pass the initial selection, thus giving them the same number of spots as noble families.

“Grandfather, I will definitely win glory for the Bergkamp family.”

San Diego's eyes gleamed. He hadn't expected that he would be able to see the Primarch, Lord Nimrod, before he even became the Shadow of the Order of Glory.

Like many other families, the Bergkamp family arrived at the reception area outside the tarmac two hours in advance to wait.

Ninglu stepped off the tarmac on time, accompanied by numerous servo skulls equipped with megaphones and silk ribbons, which simultaneously chanted loudly.

"Lord Nimrod, the Primarch of the Eleventh Legion, the King of Vostoria, the Orc Purifier..."

"Lord Nimrod, the supreme ruler and protector of Sepra Mandy..."

"Welcome, Lord Ninglu, you have arrived!"

As San Diego cheered with the crowd, he looked up at the giant clad in black armor with golden wings on his back and thought to himself.

Is this Lord Ninglu?

I must become a shadow of order, serving the king faithfully.
Five days after Nimrod arrived at Sepra Mundi, the fleet of the Eighteenth Army arrived.

The Primarch meets with Legion Commander Cassian Vaughn in the temporary palace.

(End of this chapter)