Warhammer 40 Spring: Loyalty of the Multiverse

Chapter 166 Oh ho, Steel Warrior from 10,000 years ago?
"Hmm?" With the aid of vision from both the nanoarmor and the power armor, they could vaguely see the tiny figure on Mandeville Point in the far distance, heading this way.

For Tie Hui and his group, this felt somewhat unreal. They were in a star system located on the empire's frontier, or, strictly speaking, even beyond it.

According to past traditions, it would have been impossible for an emperor to shine the light of the starlight here.

Given that this place is located in the Ghoul Galaxy, you can imagine how remote it is; almost no known foreign imperial ships would come here.

But now, a rather dilapidated-looking Imperial warship has suddenly appeared in the star system. Furthermore, the keel code doesn't match the code in their system.

In other words, this warship comes from another star system.

"Activate the Imperial Code!" The engine behind Iron Glory increased its power, taking him directly to near-Earth orbit. Then, wielding a chainsaw sword, he swung it downwards with a deafening roar.

Like a war god, he stood between the planet and the ship. The other Astartes equipped with nanocores stood behind him, seemingly forming a wall with him.

Meanwhile, the mortal auxiliary officers equipped with nanocores in the rear had already lined up and were holding magnetic energy cannons.

The vanguard and armed mechs that were rushing over from the rear charged into their lines, weaving through the gaps in their positions to form a solid shield at the very front of everyone.

Despite being equipped with a nano-core, it is still essentially a machine servant. Compared to the current ones, Astartes and these mortal auxiliary troops are merely cannon fodder.

Of course, if you compare it to those PDFs on planets, this is naturally the elite!
"Sir... something's not right!" The voice of the mechanical instructor investigating the dragon bone code sounded with suspicion, causing everyone with the channel open to frown.

Could it be that the Emperor's enemies hijacked the Empire's ships and came here to ambush them?

That would be interesting!
Let these enemies of the Emperor taste the might of Vanguard Astartes!

"Get to the point!" Malcado shouted sternly at the mechanical explorers on the other end of the communication line.

"M-Sir! This warship is indeed a warship within the Empire's territory, and the keel code matches! But..." The member of the Mechanicus became somewhat panicked, as if he had seen an electric drill drilling into a bread machine.

Everyone frowned; it seemed this was the prelude to another major battle.

"But the keel number of this warship is that of the Capel Moon-class cruiser from the Great Expedition, which once belonged to the Iron Warriors of the Fourth Legion! Its last operational record indicates that it went to Istvan 5 to purge those traitorous Word Bearers."

Tie Hui: "?"

Everyone: "?"

"It's not a characteristic of subspace, is it really that amazing? It can really mess up time!" Tie Hui was slightly bewildered. Although he understood some characteristics of subspace, seeing it in person was a completely different story.

"Bald?" Tie Hui asked mechanically, clearly without thinking, carrying over those random nicknames from his past life.

Everyone: "?"

Hearing the silence that was reduced to faint static in the communication, Tie Hui finally realized what was happening. He coughed and then said righteously, "Is it a traitor... Horus's troops!"

After Tie Hui finished speaking, he felt many subtle gazes sweeping over his imposing figure. "M-Sir! They don't seem to be them, and they've sent a communication request!"

"Connected! Let me see!"

"Yes!"

As the data was input, Tie Hui also received the message and directly used the nanocore to open a holographic projection in front of him.

As the holographic projection was activated, a power armor with a silver base, gold trim, and black shoulder armor appeared before everyone's eyes. The helmet, in particular, with its iconic knight's slats, made it easy for people to recognize the person's origin at a glance.

And when you see the black and yellow warning stripes on their shoulder armor and even some joints, their identities become immediately clear!

Iron Warrior!

Wow—

It's unclear whether they were before or after the defection! However, according to the investigators' reports, the Steel Warriors inside this warship should be the Steel Warriors after the defection!

Since that's the case, there's nothing more to talk about. Let's just start with a war of words, and then jump ship and fight each other.

"You guys..." Tie Hui was momentarily speechless, unsure how to begin. Fortunately, the other party spoke first, breaking the silence.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he immediately annoyed the others present!
"I am Klerpatch. Have your units make way immediately! Our warships need resupply, especially your ship modules!" The steel warrior, seemingly oblivious to the situation, arrogantly ordered everyone around.

Tie Hui "..."

"Is your brain rusty?" Tie Hui asked, frowning. To be honest, he had always felt that the way the Iron Warriors spoke was always strange.

At first he didn't care, but now that they've met, he admits that the style and way of speaking are really awkward!
And judging from his appearance, he seems to think he's on their side. But looking at the terracotta armor he's wearing, he's clearly a traitor.

How dare they talk to them like that? Has their brain really been rusted by machines?
Are Peturabo's kids always this brave?

Doesn't he know that I have nearly a thousand Astartes and dozens of warships behind me right now?
"Traitors!" Malcado couldn't help but speak first, raising his chainsaw sword and roaring at the holographic image, "The rust caused by chaos has not only corrupted the steel, but your brains have also corrupted your eyes!"

“Indeed, the Emperor was right to entrust the design of the palace to Lord Roger Dorne…” Malcardo continued to mock him, knowing full well where these traitorous Iron Warriors were easily provoked. “The walls built by Lord Roger Dorne can protect the Emperor, while your battering rams can only smash your pathetic pride to pieces.”

Klepatch was stunned, and the other Iron Warriors in his warship's command center were also stunned upon hearing this.

Only the mortal slaves knelt on the ground, trembling, trying to control themselves so as not to attract the attention of these adults.

"Damn it!"

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(End of this chapter)