The Astartes Family's Notebook

Macaros's military talent is beyond doubt; he was Sledo's personally chosen successor, so he can't be bad.

However, Macaros desperately needed to prove himself, which led to him being targeted and betrayed at every turn.

The predicament of his illegitimate accession would haunt Macaros for the rest of his life.

Lugo is relatively good. Although Comrade Lugo also wants to be a War Marshal, he is backed by the State Religion and a large number of prominent figures in the Pacific Star Region. Therefore, Lugo will at most remain inactive, but he will never take the initiative to target Macaros.

Will the one who started this practice have no descendants?

Lugo understood what the powerful figures who had put him in power wanted; having botched the Sabat expedition, even death was a luxury for him.

Therefore, while other officers plotted to overthrow the second leader, Vitus Ulritz remained loyal to his benefactor, Macaros.

However, he did not inform the commander-in-chief of the other officers' plot to overthrow him, but instead secretly left the front lines to personally approach Lugo.

Kaz didn't know or care what the two talked about, but since Lugo came to him with a concrete list, Kaz wouldn't refuse the benefits he was about to receive.

Classic, so classic. The Sabat Expeditionary Force seemed to be paying homage to the legendary Makarian Expedition from beginning to end. In order to launch attacks on multiple fronts, Makaros divided his forces into four armies, and Lugo was the commander-in-chief of the Second Army.

After Katz quelled the failed military coup, Vitus Ulritz was promoted one rank to Lord General, officially taking over as commander-in-chief of the Fourth Army, effectively becoming a permanent member of the military.

Even the Iron Serpent and the Silver Guardians were not very willing to continue cooperating with the Expeditionary Command. Apart from the Imperial Fist company, which had withdrawn from the expeditionary force and moved to other sectors, most of the remaining five chapters were also going their own way.

Macaros, you'd better watch your step. The expeditionary force wasn't like this when Sled was the warlord.

However, Katz had no intention of interfering in the power struggles within the expeditionary force's high command; he found it much more interesting to play along with the freaks of Urdsh.

Afulensa, damn Afulensa! If Afulensa were even slightly normal, the Wings of Desolation and the Sons of the Pure White wouldn't need to worry about weapons and equipment!

The foundry world of Urdish boasts a vast industrial infrastructure, including a giant forging complex, an electrolysis plant, and a steam mill.

Although its size may be considered only a "small foundry" within the Cult of Mechanics, it is an irreplaceable arms production center in the Sabat star system, controlling the region's most critical supply of materials.

The history of the planet Urdash is a history of misfortune and war. Let's leave aside the history before Betty Sabat conquered it, and just start from when the Empire regained control of the Sabat world. Urdash has been fought over and changed hands dozens of times by the forces of Chaos and the Empire. The entire Forging World has never been peaceful.

Kaz crouched in Urdish, not because he wanted to, but because Aisori had begged him for help.

At first, the judge reserved his opinion on behalf of the court, which was tantamount to abstaining from voting. Everyone knew that this was a "fake saint" who was put forward as a stopgap measure.

However, no one expected that Aisoli was actually a very powerful psionicist and a self-taught tactical genius. After the battle entered a difficult phase, all the expeditionary force's remarkable achievements were made by this young girl.

Originally, the 1st Tanis Regiment of Gaunt was responsible for guarding Urdish, a vital supply depot for the expeditionary force.

As a result, Aisol seemed to have received a divine revelation, forcibly transferring Gaunt away and demanding that Kaz provide at least one company of Pure White Sons for support.

That's the good thing about empires; as long as you prove yourself, there will always be people willing to bet on you.

Katz did not refuse and let Ashtor take the Imperial Icon with him.

The reward came quickly. Aisol got what she wanted and then telepathically told Kaz that in the near future, an Alpharis warband would impersonate an Imperial loyalist warband and come to Urdshken for a risk-free business.

Hehe, I always say good deeds are rewarded.

Okay, Katz is willing to believe Aisoli's psychic prophecy once.

Come on, it's just a stakeout.

Khaz remained in Urdish for two and a half years. When he had nothing to do, he would play cat and mouse with the enemies who had infiltrated from the outside. When he was in a bad mood, he would meddle in the power struggles between the Astragalus Army, the Inquisition, and the Mechanicus.

Life wasn't too boring.

Urdish's environment is filled with the oppressive atmosphere of the old industrial era. The smell of furnaces hangs in the air all year round, and the sky is often obscured by factory smoke and the smoke of war, presenting a gray or gloomy tone.

The city's buildings are mostly in the style of concrete fortresses, and strict light control is implemented. At night, only the light from fortifications and exhaust fumes can illuminate the darkness.

Its administrative center is Eltas, located in the Clayson district on the eastern wing of the Great Wall, surrounded by workers' housing and shipyards.

This is the training ground that Katz left for his own trainee priests.

Smell out and execute the enemy.

The covert front is different from battlefield combat; the gap between ordinary human spies and Astartes spies on the intelligence front is not as significant as the difference in individual combat capabilities.

After being carefully taught by Taliman, Brad has gradually begun to resemble a madman.

It can only be said that everyone has their own expertise. In the realm of obsession, the First Legion is forever the god!

"Commander, we have almost located the spies in Chaos Astartes. Shall we begin the cleanup operation?"

Is the situation under control?

"..."

"Is my question difficult to answer?"

I'm not sure.

"Very good, now five out of ten of your sentences satisfy me."

Brad's skills were still a bit inferior to those of the first batch of Astartes recruits during the Blood Duck era, but Katz was happy to talk to him.

Kaz created a team of forty trainee priests within the Pure White Child.

Read as "the team of novice priests," written as "the court of Astartes."

Taliman even found enjoyment in this job, personally selecting several promising new talents since the start of the Sabat expedition.

This time, Katz was going to be stationed in Urdish, and the old apothecary took the opportunity to borrow the equipment from the Mechanicus and start doing recruit rehabilitation work.

Originally, the tech enthusiast wondered what Kars wanted to do in the Forging World, but when he found out that the Son of Pure White needed to replenish his ranks, he stopped interfering.

As a result, on an ordinary afternoon, a dilapidated strike cruiser leaped out of Mandeville.

The Astartes, who called themselves the Fifth Company of the Red Viper Chapter, demanded that Urdsh provide them with ship repair services and various supplies.

? ? ? ? ?

Red venomous snake...

Kaz was truly speechless. If the Empire really had a loyal Astartes Chapter, Oberyn Martell, then that chapter was incredibly unlucky to have been targeted by Alpharis.

After years of hard training, creating a special anti-AlphaS force, you openly admit you're the Red Viper.

Fine.

"Father Hydeon, could you please tell the forging director that the Son of the Pure White is going to make quite a splash, and the local friars should not be alarmed?"

Factionalism within the Empire is severe, and in the Taiping Starfield, it is compounded by local protectionism.

Within the realms of Sabat, the White Scar, the Silver Guardian, and the Son of Pure White share a bond of camaraderie, and the Steel Serpent has effectively distanced itself from the expeditionary force.

Then things become quite simple. If the other party is indeed a loyalist Astartes of the Red Viper Chapter, the Son of the Pure White should apologize, and the Prince should pay for all their expenses in Urdish.

If the other party is Alpharis in disguise, then don't blame Kaz for being ruthless and turning his back on them.

As for how to identify whether the other party is the right one, just arrest them and interrogate them.

"Brad, are you ready to make the heretics repent?"

"Always be prepared."

"Very good, very energetic!"

Of course, Taliman had to be on the front line to command such a large-scale operation, but listening to Kaz's slightly manic and frivolous teasing, the real fallen angel old popsicle pharmacist still couldn't hold back.

Although he trained these novice priests by comparing them to the demonized Dark Angels, well...

Oh well, Kars is the chapter leader, and he even took me in. Let him be.

Once the Red Viper's strike cruiser had completed its physical connection with the Starport's pier mechanized cult, Kars launched a direct assault without any regard for martial ethics.

Sorry, with a full-strength company of Terminators and a thousand "Fearless Mechs" in command, whether you're Alpha Rex or Red Viper, you'll have to surrender first.

I, Kars, have been in the Purgatory Galaxy for so many years, met so many people, and trained so many subordinates. Isn't this what I've been waiting for—to show off my power now?

Faced with an overwhelming disparity in both quantity and quality, the self-proclaimed Red Viper, number thirty-six Astartes, chose to surrender.

Do you know what you're doing?

"I know."

“I will appeal to the Astartes Tribunal.”

"No need for that."

Katz waved his hand, and the stretcher team immediately contacted the judge who was waiting outside to come in.

"Lord Kaz."

The judge gave Kaz a hawk salute, leaving the other party's leader dumbfounded.

"If I am wrong, the judge is here."

Kaz seemed to realize something and paused for a moment.

"If I am right, then Your Honor, congratulations! Your chance to get promoted, get a raise, and reach the pinnacle of your life is right in front of you."

"No, Lord Kaz, it's all for the sake of the Empire and loyalty to the Emperor. I will uphold justice."

Darkness, it's so damn dark...

The Alphas fell silent; they shouldn't have surrendered. Is it too late to regret it now?

Chapter 516 The Youth Behind Us

What things rise and fall in turn?

What can extinguish love and hate?

What determines authenticity?

It's you.

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UR-039 felt melancholy and frustration.

Ashtor led a group to participate in Aisori's eastern offensive, during which Gaunt discovered an abandoned ancient human planet.

What else is there to say? Ha Chui team, form a group! Left bow, ring grab, wet little sickle, step forward!

At first, everyone was brimming with excitement. They were saying, "We've struck it rich! This is incredible wealth! Look what we've found!"

An Iron Man production line, a remnant of the dark age of technology, is still in operation.

And, regarding the STC template for creating Iron Man.

The empire's revival begins today! Make Humanity Great Again!

UR-039 had long since figured out the Imperial Icon's communication system; human communication records were his source of amusement. Oh, Iron Man Factory, huh? Speaking of this retired old cadre, he's not sleepy at all.

However, when the archaeological team that had infiltrated the Mechanicus went down to take a look, UR-039 was in a terrible mood.

This is not the Iron Man Legion!

NR Iron Man is a basic combat unit that prioritizes low casualty rates; it would never be modified into such a distorted and grotesque form.

UR-039's understanding of the subspace was not profound, but one glance was enough to tell that these things had been corrupted by the power of chaos.

Most importantly, these juniors can't even verify their superior's identification code, yet they dare to call themselves the Iron Man Legion?

The accompanying oil enthusiasts attempted to locate the CNC center of the Iron Man automated production line, hoping to reclaim the technology.

However, Mimiron once said, "Don't touch that big red button!"

Motor oil enthusiasts don't listen to the wisdom of the ancients.

The emergency response procedure was activated, and the Chaos Iron Man was awakened.

Unfortunately, His Majesty the Holy God-Emperor had foreseen all of this, otherwise why would Aisoli insist on having the Son of Pure White accompany her?

After a chaotic commotion, Astartes finally issued an extermination order against these blasphemous creations.

If Katz hadn't taken his gang to the Sabat Expedition, Gaunt would have used a divine intervention and implemented an American-style solution. With only a few seconds left in the countdown, the valiant Astragalus Army would have deployed molten metal bombs to destroy the production line.

Despite suffering heavy casualties, the Empire's fearless warriors ultimately prevented the resurgence of the evil Iron Man.

Ha, why make it so complicated...

Just call in the fleet for orbital bombardment and that's it. After the fleet finished bombing, the Imperial Icon retreated to a sufficiently far distance and then finished off the enemy with three more Nova Cannon shots.

Get it done.

Furthermore, the tech enthusiast even suggested that this matter be sealed away in a top-secret file report.

Ashtor thought about it and agreed, after all, the Iron Man's resurgence was too terrifying.