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Chapter 47 Shadow Moon Wolf University Study (Part 1)
"What? Father, this is impossible!"

Company Commander Abaddon denied it.

Perhaps that guy named Casca does have some skill.

Five hundred elite veteran soldiers, all sons of the emperor, were used to defend the surface fortifications and break through the enemy's weaknesses one by one, ultimately launching a counterattack.

The Sons of the Emperor are known for their elite status but small numbers, and the veterans of the Sons of the Emperor who have survived the Great Expedition to this day can all be described as the elite of the elite.

It's all thanks to his elite Astartes troops!

These are things that Ezekiel Abaddon, the 1st Company Commander of Shadowmoon Wolf, who is undefeated in a hundred battles and the most powerful, domineering, and fierce man in the Sixteenth Legion, can also do!
If he were to command the Silent Star campaign, he would lead a team of elite Gastrin veterans to launch a surprise attack on the alien leader, effectively decapitating him.

It's not difficult.

But Horus said that the Kasgars were not even used by Space Marines.

An acting governor of a Space Marine legion who did not use Space Marines in the campaign.
How did he win this battle?
Horus did not answer, but simply watched the projected recording in front of him.

In the footage, under the fire of the Crystal Alien's energy-focused weapons, Casca's defensive positions collapsed one after another, seemingly having no chance to retaliate against the enemy's overwhelming offensive.

Not only Abaddon, but the rest of the Shadowmoon Wolf Company Commanders were also intently watching the projection.

They also wanted to know how the guy who could put so much pressure on Lord Horus could win without relying on his veteran Space Marine company.
"Those are... the mortal auxiliary army?"

"And flying mechs... are they the Mechanicus's secret weapons?"

"No. As far as I know, the development direction of the Intelligent Control Legion has always been large-scale, heavily armed automated machine soldiers."

"This kind of small detection device is not like their style."

Seeing that the battle was turning around with the addition of flying mechs and civilian auxiliary troops, the company commanders gathered around the large table in the staff room and expressed their opinions one after another.

"sharp."

"If only our army could execute such a well-coordinated strike!"

“It’s very impressive.”

"The aliens are completely tied down, and a large number of their main forces are unable to engage in combat. Such strong guerrilla capabilities."

Ultimately, as the Chemos Guard and countless flying mechs eliminated the surface crystal aliens one by one, the alien warships in the sky were also ambushed by the Imperial cruisers that had been lying in wait. The battle against the aliens was won with minimal casualties.

"According to our post-battle statistics, Casca deployed more than 6,000 Chemos Guard members on the battlefield, with only about 100 dying and the number of wounded also kept to within 100."

"As for the most elite veterans of the Emperor's Son, apart from one whose right leg was burned through by an alien attack during the subsequent boarding operation, the rest were all unharmed."

"A perfect battle."

Horus exclaimed, "Izekel, now, do you still insist that you can do it?"

Ezekiel Abaddon remained silent.

Defeating the aliens is not difficult.

However, it is almost impossible to guarantee such low casualties.

“Ezekiel, you are a powerful and proud warrior, and that is true.”

"But we should not be arrogant and think that we, the Shadowmoon Wolves, are the strongest warriors and do not need to learn from other legions."

He placed his hand on the wolf skin of a company commander's shoulder armor, speaking earnestly.

"I myself am partly to blame for this misjudgment regarding Casca."

"I was arrogant and lacked discernment. If Kasgar weren't my brother-in-law, but a warrior of the Shadowmoon Wolves Legion..."

"His talent for commanding may very well be buried here."

Horus's tone was full of frustration.

The son who first returned home was humble.

One must not become arrogant and complacent because of a little achievement. This is the virtue he learned from studying under the Emperor for thirty years, and it is also the reason why the Primarch will respect him as his elder brother in the future.

"Don't be nervous, Company Commander, I'm not criticizing you."

Seeing the tense and uneasy expression on the face of Company Commander Gavial Locken, Horus quickly said.

"However, we Shadowmoon Wolves can no longer be arrogant and complacent."

“From the days when they landed in Chemos, I had a vague feeling that they were unusual.”

"Company commanders, imagine this."

"If Casca had accumulated enough prestige, he could have deployed all the sons of the emperor to such a well-developed and coordinated guerrilla tactic."

Horus paused for a moment, as if waiting for the company commanders to digest the information.

"At that time, even if I personally commanded the conquest of the surface, it might not have been very effective."

At this moment, gazing at Horus surging through the warp outside the floor-to-ceiling window, one can almost see the powerful siege firepower of the Shadowmoon Wolves clashing fiercely with the Third Legion's perfect guerrilla tactics—a clash of "spear and shield."

For some reason, even if it was an illusion, he could still see it very clearly.

Choir City?
Is this where they fought?
Let's bring our thoughts back to the present.

Shadowmoon Wolf needs to learn.

Being complacent and arrogant will only lead to destruction.

Whether it's the Imperial Fist, who excels in defense, the Ultramarines, who are skilled in logistics, or the Sons of the Emperor, whose perfect tactics even Horus himself misjudged, they are all role models worthy of their emulation.

Casca achieved an impressive result in this battle.

This also prompted Horus to constantly reflect on his own and the Legion's shortcomings.

Horus ordered that all officers of company rank and above within the Shadowmoon Wolves should participate in the training program to learn from the strengths of other legions and improve themselves.

It is called —

[Shadow Moon Wolf University Study]!
As for the content of the first phase of learning
“I once asked Fugrim, right when she was assuring me of Kasgar’s command abilities.”

I asked her: Why do you trust a new recruit so much?

“Forgrim, she.”

"She gave me this."

Horus removed his heavy gauntlets and placed them on the table. In his exposed palm lay a small storage device.

She said that only facts can prove my words.

"If you are ever truly amazed by him one day, then take this out and take a look."

It seems that Fugrim had long anticipated that Kasgar would amaze everyone and had given it to him in advance.

It was a storage device for storing images, which was perfectly compatible with the projection equipment in their conference room.

"Then let's see together what it is that allows Casca to master such powerful tactics even as a recruit."

Horus was especially serious.

He stared intently at the projection.

After a few seconds, a line of strange small characters gradually appeared on the projection device.

[Please enjoy this epic drama adapted from the personal experiences of the great Primarch, Lord Vograim.]

[Thirty Years - Chermos - Centaur - Gold Ring]

(End of this chapter)