The Astartes Family's Notebook

Then, the low-pressure zone created by the impact of the shells begins to attract and gather the surrounding clouds.

Strong convection caused rainfall.

It was as if the emperor was weeping for a tragedy that should never have happened.

The rebels sent plaintext messages using high-powered radio communications.

They surrendered unconditionally.

The bombardment performed as always, just like the Empire's status quo.

I wonder if these surrendered Star Force soldiers still remember that they were once heroes of the Empire.

Chapter 22 Surrender Ceremony

Nafar has a history of Greenskins, and it's said that there are even Greenskins from the Skullg behemoth.

Kaz had never seen the unfortunate Orcs in person, but upon hearing the veterans mention the Skullg behemoth, it was almost certain that the Snakebite Clan was among the Orc clans that invaded Nafal.

Unfortunately, this group of quirky and unlucky fellows ran into the expedition led by Makarius, and in the not-too-distant future they will have to compete with the Mechanicus's weed killer for survival.

They don't deserve sympathy.

Following standard procedure, the Fourth Company fired a bombardment at the most densely populated area of ​​the planet, and the rebellion was quelled.

The veterans told Khaz that Nafar's level of civilization and development was too low. If it had a hive city, and one without a Void Shield, the scene would be much more spectacular.

As the poem goes: "Having seen the vast ocean, other waters seem insignificant; man and the nest take flight together."

Kaz was somewhat disgusted by the Empire's brutality, yet he also felt regretful that he couldn't witness such a magnificent sight.

He's a promising talent for Astartes.

The weapon of criticism cannot replace the criticism of weapons. Under the macro cannon, all beings are equal, but the masters of the Mechanicus are especially equal.

Therefore, the surrender ceremony, as a matter of prestige, is something that must be done.

If we don't fight, those who surrender won't feel at ease.

If we don't do it, those who accept the surrender will be dissatisfied.

Although the empire has no shortage of people, the distribution of its population is extremely uneven.

For example, in Hallowed Terra, scholars of ancient Terra during the 2K era constantly proclaimed that the population red line could not be crossed. What was the population red line at that time? 12 billion. What was the actual population? Around 8 billion.

How many people have been saved by the Holy Terrace today?

The leaked data from the Ministry of Justice is two trillion.

As everyone knows, the empire's judicial system has essentially collapsed. The only national law still functioning properly is the tax law, so everyone understands why the data came from the Ministry of Justice.

Two trillion is just the lower limit; there is no upper limit.

What is the population of Nafal?

The Pioneer Star blasted away more than 200,000 people, leaving about thirteen 200,000 people on the entire planet.

How many?

A rebellious planet with only 2.8 million inhabitants?

What is the Military Affairs Department doing?!

Because everyone who could run went to Omidas II.

It’s number one.

Okay, they've all gone to Omidas I.

Why did they run away?

Because mushrooms have grown in the ground.

Oh, the green-skinned orcs have risen from the ashes.

The reason why the priests of the Mechanic Church chose to revive rather than make a comeback is precisely a reflection of their scientific rigor.

It is said that Markarius picked up a stone from the ground and threw it into the distance, and the orc leader who invaded Nafal collapsed with his hands on his head, muttering, "Run, minions, it's Markarius!"

The kindness shown to the War General is never-ending.

During the Makarian Expedition, the greenskins of Nafar were completely wiped out by the expeditionary force.

So the judges and the Astartes weren't complaining about the expeditionary force being lazy, but rather marveling at how efficiently they worked.

It's amazing that after fifty years, the green-skinned orcs have re-entered the era of cold weapons and are now engaging in tribal warfare, which shows how effective that extermination campaign was.

Unlike Amighidodun, who harassed the orcs before the battle and continued to harass them afterward, making the battle a complete waste and likely causing more trouble later.

This wasn't because the veterans of the Fourth Company were psychologically twisted and couldn't stand seeing others do well; rather, it was because the Astartes, who had dealt with the Orks, understood that the Expeditionary Force's actions on Nafar were the right thing to do.

Only by burning all the lands where the orcs have been can we truly curb the Greenskins' growth.

If the newly reclaimed territory had not descended into civil war, and the Empire had established a solid foundation of rule in Nafal, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Military Affairs would have had ample means to deal with the folk legends of goblins and Bigfoot.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." Nafal's already weak industry was decimated during the expedition, and for fifty years the stationed Astragalus forces could only obtain equipment and supplies through unscrupulous traveling merchants and alien black market traders.

A drop in the ocean.

When the green-skinned orcs rose from the ashes, the rulers of Nafal were simply unable to suppress them in time. By the time the Inquisitors and the Desolation Wings arrived, most of the planet's inhabitants had already fled to Omidas II.

It can't be changed all at once, it's number one, number one.

The remaining two million or so people were either natives who couldn't bear to leave their homeland of Nafal, or members of the Star Guardians who had married, had children, and had attachments.

Is it pitiful?

Pitiful.

How lamentable!

Sigh.

Unfortunately, it is unforgivable.

There were no sacrifices too great to bear, and no betrayals too small to be forgiven!

There was a subtle unease in all four of them towards the judge's righteous words.

Mr. Odachi, while we appreciate your help in settling this matter, how dare you say such a thing?

Forgive me, watch me forgive you fiercely.

The harsh words were just for intimidation; the Inquisitor had originally planned to use Nafar's Astral Army against Omidas I.

As for Nafar's green-skinned orcs, let the Mechanic teach them technology and ruthless skills.

The Ork, who were still in the Stone Age, posed little threat to the Empire.

The veterans taught Katz that the Greenskins were a strange species whose technological level varied according to the technological level of their enemies.

Thanks to the decline in the combat capabilities of the Nafar Star Realm Army, the Greenskin clans on this planet are still engaged in tribal civil war during the transition from cold weapons to firearms.

Unless Inquisitor Odach can mobilize at least ten Astral Legions with experience fighting Orks, plus the entire Desolwing 4th Company to descend and fight, it is unlikely that the rising threat of the Nafar Orcs can be quickly nipped in the bud.

If not, then it's best not to meddle in other people's business.

An old soldier took off his helmet, covered his upper lip with his lower lip, and began to speak like an Ork.

"I think I could be a Space Marine too."

Kaz said he had learned something new; so that's how orcs talk.

Then, the veteran, who had been joking and laughing just a moment ago, turned serious and gave Kaz a stern warning.

"I know you're a born Astartes, and in a duel, half the veterans in the company probably couldn't beat you. But that's precisely why I'm warning you, Kaz, never underestimate any enemy, especially an Ork, even if you're fully armed and it's only holding a rock. Later company training will teach you to judge what kind of damage is fatal to an Ork. What I want to tell you is to trust your instincts. When your eyes, your oracle scan array, and even your other combat brothers tell you that an Ork looks weak, but you feel it's strong, don't doubt your instincts. I've actually seen an Astartes killed by an Ork with a rock."

"Been taught a lesson."

Kaz continued to enjoy the privileges and benefits that the new recruit king brought him.

That is, three veterans led five new recruits, including Katz, to land on the ground in two Thunderhawks to endorse the judge.

The bullied veteran and four other new recruits were being watched miserably by the surrender representatives, while Kaz could hide in the Thunderhawk cabin with the two bullies, eating snacks and chatting.

As expected, once you're in a chaotic battle, you have to give yourself an identity.

Chapter 23 Hidden Dragon Spy Shadow

It is said that the combat brothers of the 19th Legion can wear power armor and hide behind watermelon trees without being discovered by the Ork.

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Previously, Kaz simply felt that all the creations of the Empire were tainted with a bit of evil.

Now, Kaz feels that what's sinister isn't the Empire, but the entire world.

Which brilliant warband started this whole thing, full-armor stealth?

It also requires complete silence.

The biggest difference between Kaz and the other new recruits is that, as a transmigrator, he has both the unique fresh and clean temperament of a civilized person and the greasy feeling brought about by a mature mind.

In short, the level of social affinity is off the charts.

Why are teenagers selected for recruit training in Astartes?

Because human children at this time are in a critical period where their values ​​and worldview have not yet been formed, they are easy to fool.

To put it bluntly, it's the same reason why gangs like to use teenagers as thugs—they're hotheads who aren't afraid of death.

In his previous life, Kars was a mech enthusiast, and his understanding of Warhammer 40K was basically at the stage of being a vague and idealistic fan. Therefore, Kars was the kind of person who would be loyal to anyone who asked him a question and would actually go if asked.

Then that damn Sephiroth gave Kars twenty years of loving re-education.

It was only his intense desire to become a superhuman that kept Kars, whose mind was already mature, going on.

However, the other recruits were different; they had never witnessed the brilliance of civilization and believed that the world should be this way.

So when faced with the veteran's difficult behavior, he lost his temper and talked back, and was thus subjected to a mental humiliation.

"Kaz, what do you say?"

I'll say it standing up.

"Please, show me around and broaden my horizons."

They clearly meant the same thing: the new recruit who was bullied was told to "if you're so good, then you do it," while the smooth-talking Katz only got a tap on the helmet from the veteran.

Knowledge can be imparted, but how to conduct oneself in society requires learning.

Then, the veterans of the Fourth Company actually demonstrated how they carried 400 kilograms of weight, traversed the open gravel ground, sneaked into the chaotic orc camp, and circled back to their starting point without causing a disturbance.

Wow~~~~ [beep]

After sharing first-person action footage, the veteran accepted the praise and applause from his seven comrades-in-arms without hesitation.

"No, no, I'm far inferior to the Raven Guards. They are the real experts in stealth."

Following the veteran's instructions, Katz fast-forwarded the recording to the time he mentioned, and then witnessed a scene that shattered his worldview.

In fact, the veteran's stealth attempt failed.

After entering the chaotic orc camp, he skillfully used firelight, shadows, and visual illusions to avoid disturbing the orc warriors eating mushroom soup around the fire. However, the orcs' captive Sgug discovered him.

If that's the case, it's not a big deal; it's not a fault of our own.

The veteran was naturally not going to tolerate the Skull, which was smaller than his own boxing gloves, and was preparing to find a suitable hardwood branch to help the Skull fake a suicide scene.

As a result, a skinny Orc suddenly grabbed the snarling Skull and dragged him back to his hut.

The recording started shaking, and the veteran immediately drew his combat blade, preparing to stealthily advance. But all he saw was the orc holding Skull in front of his head, muttering, "You can't see me, you can't see me," before he truly became invisible.

It's evil, absolutely evil.

"So I didn't take action, but came back instead. What do you two say about that?"

New recruits were excluded from the decision-making process.

“These are no ordinary Orcs; they are Waggggghs. They must be wiped out.”

"agree."

Every Astartes is precious, and the time of an Astartes is precious.