Warhammer 40 A New Hope

"...Yes." Archsage Kaul shrugged. "But it's not safe."

"..." Master Kwa Kwat was silent for a while, then pointed at the drawings and data and said, "If we use multiple small purification devices and divide them into multiple layers, the effect and safety will be better."

"But the difficulty of installation and maintenance will also increase dramatically."

"In terms of benefits and safety, it's well worth the effort."

"...You learn very quickly."

"I'm not an old-fashioned person."

"But you didn't take into account..."

As the two... non-human creatures communicated peacefully, this huge device was slowly being improved. The same device was also being improved quickly and secretly on the other three planets.

This is already the maximum number of devices that could be built with the efforts of many parties. Even though the Human Empire is huge and ambitious, building so many large devices at the same time and at a high speed would almost drain the construction capacity of several [Forge Worlds].

Besides, Cadia is still at war, and if it weren't for the Emperor's order and the personal presence of the Imperial Guards, some of the administrators of the Forge World might not be willing to help.

It is a human trait to engage in internal strife when it is least appropriate, and it has never been more evident since the Emperor ascended the Golden Throne - looking at you, oil men.

Even though the Emperor is the idol of all mankind, the savior, and the guiding beacon, there are many people who do not want him to stand up - they hope that this non-god will always sit on the golden throne like a sculpture.

It's not without reason that the Warhammer 40K world is a cesspool.

. . . . . .

boom!

Another Imperial battleship crashed into the Blackstone Fortress before being completely destroyed, and this collision finally overloaded the shield of this huge fortress.

Dozens of imperial ships sacrificed themselves to ram it, as well as the continuous bombardment, and finally made Abaddon's trump card no longer so indestructible.

Several small but fast Imperial suicide frigates advanced at full speed, bearing the firepower of the Chaos ships, and rushed towards the Blackstone Fortress whose shields were already overloaded.

Although most of them were hit by enemy ships' artillery fire and destroyed on the way, there was still one frigate that broke through the blockades, crashed into the Black Stone Fortress, and caused a huge explosion.

Immediately afterwards, the [Mountain Phalanx] began to open fire at full power, and the other ships also ignored all resistance and fired at the cursed ship with all their strength in order to gain a safe output space for it.

Light spears, macro cannons, torpedoes, and the impact of ships with ramming horns all attacked the Black Stone Fortress, which had temporarily lost the protection of its shield. For a moment, a large number of armor fragments and hulls flew in the universe.

Squeak--boom!

Even without its shield, this giant ship was still able to use its huge main gun. The beam of light containing huge energy instantly destroyed a cruiser rushing towards it and hit the shield of the Phalanx.

Although the Phalanx that went to the Cadia war zone this time was not as scarred by the invasion of demons as in the original history, it was still unable to withstand the continuous main gun fire from the Blackstone Fortress.

"The void shield is about to overload!"

"The enemy target still exists. Visually the artillery attack is effective, but the effect is too small!"

"Keep firing, even if it means you have to bite this ship to pieces!" Captain Thor Galadon ordered the crew. "Sven Bloodhowl changed the original history and completed their mission, so we must not fail!"

"We can't let those wolf cubs look down on us! Fire at full force!"

The densely packed macro cannon muzzles of [Mountain Array] spewed out flames in the silent universe, while a large number of light spear beams were fired towards the target.

More fragments were shot down from [Black Stone is about to fall apart], and explosions occurred from it from time to time.

Finally, after a fierce battle, the [Mountain Phalanx] overloaded its void shield and used its own armor to withstand the remaining power of the fortress's main gun. A series of explosions and flames broke out from inside the [Blackstone Fortress], and this powerful mobile fortress finally stopped.

They succeeded!

"Don't let your guard down!" Thor Galadon said. "Adjust the fleet formation immediately and engage the remaining enemy fleet."

"We should try to further destroy the wreckage of the Blackstone Fortress, maybe we can save Cadia from its doomed fate," Vice Captain Trevox said to Thor Galadon. "We all know the ominous future, and the opportunity to change it is right in front of us!"

"I'm sorry, Trevox, we can't do it." Thor Galadon said helplessly. "In order to destroy this mobile fortress, we have lost most of the Imperial Navy and other troops, and the enemy has lost a [Blackstone Fortress], but the other ships are still quite large..."

"Besides, Abaddon's ship, the Vengeful Spirit, is nearby and has barely sustained any damage, while the Phalanx has been badly damaged and will require some time for repair and maintenance..."

"We also know that Abaddon's final destruction of Cadia was a helpless move. His original goal was actually to occupy this world..."

"We cannot risk making the outcome worse, losing the Phalanx or letting Abaddon take over Cadia..."

"It's a shame we can't change what we saw."

"But we can try our best to keep as many people alive as possible!"

99. The Changed Future (VI)

[This is the captain of the Silver Dawn battle group, tell me where support is needed]

[This is Trevox, the deputy captain of the Phalanx. Our ships have suffered heavy losses. We need someone to stop Chaos from destroying those crystal towers. We also need support from the ground.] (Trvox)

[Be careful, don't rush in, just intercept the enemy's designated fleet] (Trevix)

[Finally, may the Emperor bless you, Captain] (Trevix)

The Silver Dawn battle group began to advance at full speed. After dropping a large number of personnel airdrop pods onto the ground where the battle was taking place, it entered the forefront of the battle between the two sides. At this moment, above Cartier, several dark green beams of light gathered together and shot towards the direction of the [Eye of Terror].

"What happened? Mechanical Priest?!"

"Analyzing... The crystal tower releases energy... to repel... the Eye of Terror."

This sudden vision attracted everyone's attention, and at the same time, a communication was sent to all loyalists.

[This is Captain Thor Galadon of the Phalanx. Attention all ships. Except for those that are still engaged in direct combat with the enemy, all other ships that are not engaged in combat are to prepare to evacuate.]

[In addition, we have also received news that the plunderer Abaddon has suffered heavy damage and has returned to his vehicle, the Spirit of Vengeance. All nearby ships that can engage him should go there immediately. This is dangerous, but it is also an opportunity for us to further make this traitor pay the price! ]

"Captain, we have found the Spirit of Vengeance. It is right in front of our fleet."

"We are the fleet closest to the cursed ship. All troops, listen to my orders. We are the Emperor! Attack!"

The Argent Dawn battlegroup opened fire on the Vengeful Spirit, but were unable to penetrate the enemy's shields, and were all destroyed by the cursed ship.

The battle group's captain escaped, but his flagship was nearly destroyed.

Just when she was in despair, she saw a scene not far away that made her even more desperate.

A large number of Chaos ships crashed into the wreckage of the Blackstone Fortress, and then continued to increase their horsepower, pushing it to the surface of Cadia.

The captain watched with his own eyes as the gigantic metal structure landed on the planet Cadia, followed by a huge explosion. Large chunks of rock as big as a piece of land were thrown into the universe along with lava.

Cadia, has fallen...

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[Are you sure you don't want to go with us? You shouldn't die here. The Empire still needs you.]

But Cardia needs me too

[Cadia is doomed to be destroyed. The previous twelve Black Crusades have already sowed the seeds of destruction. Even if we can save Cadia this time, it will definitely be destroyed next time...]

[I know, I know that future, and I also know what will happen to me in the end. ]

But I won't leave.

[Even if Blackstone Fortress falls and Cadia is shattered, even if the Great Predator will definitely destroy Cadia, even if my fate is to be sealed by the alien and become a plaything in his hands]

I won't leave Cardia either.

[I am Usaka E. Creed, the Lord of Cadia! 】

[I will fight on Cadia until the last moment! ]

[As long as I am here, Cadia will never fall! ]

. . . . . .

The fall of Blackstone Fortress destroyed Cadia and shattered the entire planet.

The Thirteenth Black Crusade of the Great Plunderer, Abaddon, was successful. The gateway to the Chaos of the Imperial Hell was destroyed. According to Chaos' original plan, their invasion of the Empire could now proceed straight ahead.

A large number of Chaos forces evacuated, leaving the shattered planet.

But there is still a group of imperial troops who have not left.

After learning of his original outcome and the existence of [Infinite Taraxin], Cadia's Castle Lord Usaka E. Creed led his troops in a frantic and proactive attack on the Chaos forces.

His idea was simple. Since the alien wanted to collect him, he would protect him to a certain extent to ensure that he would be intact when he was collected.

Then I will take the initiative to attack with all my might and let the alien choose.

Either you go to great lengths to protect him for the sake of this "collection", and use him as a gun to eliminate those chaotic enemies; or you give up on him because the cost outweighs the gain, allowing him to escape from his original ending and die with honor.

And judging by the situation he encountered and the small group of [Necromancer] troops of unknown origin he discovered around him, this 'Figure King' values ​​himself so much that he is willing to expend a large amount of resources to ensure his own integrity.

However, the time was too short, and too few Chaos enemies were killed. It was not enough, not enough...

The Imperial flags were replanted on the Chaos positions that were left behind, and around Creed's troops, a small number of Necron warriors appeared and walked towards them.

"You know." The body of [Endless Trazyn] walked in front of him, with some anger in his tone. "You know what I want, and you even know the future that has not yet come..."

"Who told you? Who?!"

"Is it him? Who is he? He is there, you..."

boom!

Creed pulled the trigger, and a bullet from the bolt pistol in his hand made Taraxin in front of him shut up, and then a series of shots knocked him to the ground, sparks flying.

[That man, is his name... Zhang Yi? ] (Tarasim)

[You deleted your memory, almost all of it related to him] (Trazyn)

[I will find him. I will know everything about him sooner or later] (Trazyn)

[And you, just accept your original fate] (Trazyn)

[I will place you in the most conspicuous place in my treasure house] (Tarasim)

As Trazyn's voice faded away, the nearby Necron soldiers disappeared one by one, the surrounding scene began to change, and time went backwards.

At some point, the castle lord Usaka E. Creed and the team he led were captured by [Infinite Taraxin] and placed in the [Hyperdimensional Cube].

Creed, who had already known this ending, looked at the changes in the surrounding environment with an extremely calm heart, and then shouted together with the soldiers following him.

"Cadia stands!"

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Cadia was destroyed, and the last possibility of closing the Eye of Terror was gone.

The failure of the defense caused the Imperial fleet to begin to withdraw, and Abaddon's fleet naturally would not miss the opportunity to strike hard at the enemy, and began to pursue every non-friendly ship that tried to evacuate from the vicinity of Cadia.

But, that was 'originally'． ． ．

The Eye of Terror, which had begun to expand due to the destruction of Cadia, only expanded a little bit before stopping.

Upon learning of this result, the Great Plunderer Abaddon was shocked and extremely angry. He immediately asked all his psykers with divination abilities to find out the reason.

As a result, the manhunt was temporarily stopped, and instead a large-scale living sacrifice began. Corpses were piled up high, and blood gathered into a stream.

In the blood-red stream, a vortex surrounded by huge machines appeared. It was constantly gathering and absorbing the subspace energy emitted by the Eye of Terror, purifying it, and then spreading it to the entire planet and even the surrounding areas.

And there are three others like this!

Suddenly, a cold golden light burst out from it, instantly exploding the heads of those Chaos psychics who were performing divination.

"Damn it!" Abaddon, who had lost one hand in the previous battle, used his other hand to slam the table in front of him, smashing it directly. "Damn the human empire! Damn the corpses!"

Abaddon succeeded in destroying Cadia, and he seems to have succeeded again, in this [Thirteenth Black Crusade].

But this time, the Empire did not lose. The technology provided by the allies brought by Zhang Yi prevented Abaddon from achieving his ultimate goal of attacking Cadia, and the [Eye of Terror] was still in a contained state.

The Empire lost Cadia, but gained four new fortresses to resist Chaos.

Perhaps these new fortresses will not stand as strong as Cadia, but...

Sooner or later, it is foreseeable that Chaos will lose a large number of troops on these new fortress planets, leaving behind countless corpses and ship wreckage.

However, the battle is not over yet, there is still much to be done.

. . . . . .

"... (vomiting soul)..."

In the Terra Palace, Zhang Yi was lying on his bed with a haggard look on his face. It was said that the bed he was sleeping on was a treasure that only some high-ranking nobles of the empire could use.

But even so, it couldn't relieve Zhang Yi's fatigue much.

He knew that the Battle of Cadia was extremely important, but at this stage, he was still unable to open the portal multiple times in a row.

Sending the huge [Mountain Array] over gave him several days of relief, and the subsequent multiple personnel transportations made it like this.