Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

Actually, this kind of thing had happened before, but no one really took it seriously. After all, as the Emperor's favorites, even Stormbirds, a company of them, had dozens. Losing one was losing one, and they could just replace it. Russ had been unhappy in the past, but he'd endured it. But this time was different. With a tough battle looming, two of the new equipment had been severely damaged before they'd even warmed up. The entire fleet wasn't even 6% complete! What the hell was this?! And more importantly, no new Bear gunships would be added before the battle was over.

This was no small matter. It could be compared to a Titan Legion where two Warlord Titans stalled due to mishandling and personal error. If this person were in the Adeptus Mechanicus, they would have been hauled off and made into wetware! They would have spent the rest of their lives repenting. Obviously, Russ wouldn't do such a thing, but this matter couldn't be taken lightly. The Space Wolves weren't wealthy, and even if they were, they couldn't afford to squander it like this!

"King, I have an unshirkable responsibility this time, and I am willing to accept any punishment." Ogwai Cankui stood up and said.

"Me too. I will strengthen the maintenance and upkeep of my equipment. In the next battle, I am willing to personally perform the most difficult mission to atone for my sins." Amledi Skarsson also stood up and said.

"My ally once said that Space Marines without technical skills and knowledge are nothing but reckless men," Russ said. "I think that's wrong. Calling you reckless is flattering you! In Fenris, if a son damages his father's weapons and armor through improper use, the punishment will be known to you. You know!"

"I'm giving you two choices now! The first is that you'll be assigned to the next rotation of Iron Hands personnel, and you'll go and learn from them. The second is..." Russ was stunned for a moment, then said, "Never mind. There's no second choice. The leadership of your Dalian will be handed over to my advisory team. That's it."

"Yes, my king." The two men looked at each other with bitter expressions and expressed their acceptance.

"These two guys have suffered a lot. But they can really learn something." Ghana Ganshilt took a look at the two unlucky guys and said in his heart.

The Iron Hands and Space Wolves do have a good relationship, with frequent contacts between them. The exchange of personnel between the two sides is also common. However, this does not mean that the Iron Hands' proud and powerful generals will tolerate what they consider "cowardice" in their interactions with the two sides.

The Iron Hands' logic goes like this: We are a brother Legion, we are so excellent, and you are so "cowardly." This is unacceptable, it is a blasphemy to your Primarch and the honor of the Legion! As the elder brother, we have the obligation and responsibility to guide the younger generation. Therefore, they will use whatever methods they deem reasonable to train and improve you! After going through the brutal training, generally speaking, the Space Wolves who have gone through it will be greatly improved. And many bad habits will be changed.

Garner Ganhilt, not particularly favored by the Wolf King, was one of the first high-ranking officers to pass through. Initially, he clearly sensed the Iron Hands' displeasure. How could his proud and arrogant self tolerate such humiliation? So, he challenged them. The Iron Hands accepted Garner's challenge, and the two sides engaged in rounds of duels, group fights, tactics, and drinking contests. The outcome will be discussed shortly. Afterward, Garner and his companions retreated into seclusion for nearly a week, then obediently submitted to their transformation.

In truth, Russ had considered giving the two a second option, perhaps sending them to Balder. But then he thought, his own allies already had enough to deal with, so he decided to leave such trivial matters to the Ferrus brothers. After all, they weren't from the same Legion, didn't meet often, and weren't afraid to resort to violence. As for face? Russ hadn't considered it. After all, everyone knew what the Legion under his command had been like before: twelve, not even counting the eighteenth underground. Everyone's tolerance for the Space Wolves was quite high.

Of course, the disposal of the two company commanders was just the beginning. Russ wanted to take this opportunity to make some changes to the internal distribution model of the Legion. After all, with the expansion of the Legion and the addition of more and more equipment, logistics and equipment supply were always a major problem. If this wasn't changed, there would definitely be serious trouble in the future.

"I have overestimated some of you. It seems that the maintenance and upkeep of the Bear gunship is still beyond the capabilities of your company. I have decided now to give you a maximum of one week, and then I will arrange for the Iron Priest to conduct an inspection. Any company that fails to meet the maintenance standards and cannot use it correctly will have all its Bear gunships recalled." Russ said.

"Guys, how do you feel?"

"Our company needs more Iron Priests and Mechanicians. As long as there are enough technicians, everything will be fine." Rufen said after a moment of hesitation.

"The key is that we don't have them! Where are we going to find enough technicians? In the beginning, I assigned the same number of technicians to all Dalian companies. But why is it that some companies have seen an increase in technicians over this period of time, while others have seen their numbers stay the same or even decrease? Is this your problem, or mine?"

"Back in Fenris, you cleaned your muskets three times a day! When not in use, you wrapped them in oilcloth and holstered them. And now? You'd rather drink than read anything useful in battle. In battle and training, you've even caused casualties due to simple mistakes. Those were the brothers of Fenris who came with you. As their elders and brothers, are you doing this to them?"

"Listen, in the future, the Legion will have more newer and better equipment, but if you want to get them, you must prove that you can maintain and use them. I will arrange a special evaluation team, and the equipment will only be issued if the evaluation team agrees! That's it, who supports it and who opposes it?" Rus's roar echoed in the hall.

"Follow your orders." All the subordinates stood up and saluted.

"Very good, it seems you do have some ambition." Russ stood up, looked around the conference room, and nodded. "Also, the Supreme Lord Commander will provide us with some new technicians. However, this time I won't be assigning them by company. While maintaining the company's basic Iron Priest allocation, the company and the Iron Priest will have a two-way selection process. They can choose where they want to go. That's all."

Wow... The entire venue was in uproar, and the ten company commanders looked at each other and began to get agitated.

"Don't let me hear any bad news. Watch your tactics," Russ warned. As the saying goes, people don't cherish what comes easily. Only what they earn with all their might will be valued. If Rus follows the old distribution system, then these captains won't place much value on it. But if they have to find their own, that's a different story. After all, if your place isn't good, I can go to another company.

Just like what Bader had seen before, they didn't know how to cherish the equipment distributed to the subordinate companies, but when they "took" it themselves, they would refuse to let go, even if they were severely punished and had no after-sales service. Rus's actions this time were very similar to Bader's.

Next, Russ discussed recruitment, training, and the garrisoning and management of various planets with his captains and staff. Many of the topics discussed were matters Russ had previously discussed with Bader, and now Russ officially confirmed and announced them.

So, after three days of discussion and meetings, Russ finally rebuilt the existing Legion structure in terms of system and regulations. However, while Rus was meeting, Balder was also busy. With the Titan Legions from Mars, Huangquan No. 3, and Lucius arriving, Balder needed to formulate a plan.

Chapter 146 How to Capture a Fortress Planet (6K Chapters)

"Everyone is here, my lord." The Endless Journey awakened Balder from his meditation. Gradually regaining his true self, Balder needed to review the valuable memories. Even for a god-ascending being, recalling even a few of the rich and varied experiences and memories of tens of thousands of years would require considerable time and effort.

"Very good, ask them to wait a moment, I'll be right there," Balder nodded. Meanwhile, representatives from the various legions and the Mechanicus had already arrived in the conference room. In the spacious conference room, the legion representatives and the Mechanicus representatives were clearly separated by a huge table and projector.

"It's really not easy to hold this meeting." Looking at the three oil men from the Forging World sitting peacefully opposite him, Sejanus couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

There was a distinct hierarchy of disdain within the Imperial Legion. Some legionaries looked down on mortals. Some legionaries looked down on each other. But most of the time, in front of the Oilers, especially the high-ranking ones, like the Titan Legion leader and the Great Sages before them, they generally felt a sense of superiority towards the Legion.

The reason is simple. The Mechanicus and the Legion are not affiliated with each other. This means that the Legion needs to submit a request to the Titan Adeptus and the corresponding Forge World to use Titans. It is like asking for help. The relationships between different Forge Worlds vary. And getting Forge Worlds with less favorable relations to sit down and discuss certain matters is even more difficult.

In Cyjanus's memory, only his father, Lord Horus, the Primarch of the Luna Wolves, was able to handle relationships with the Mechanicus's higher-ups with ease. Even he, facing a high-ranking Mechanicus leader, even one of the Legion Masters of the Titans, alone was no easy task. After all, the Legion often needed help, and the Mechanicus's mindset was truly different from that of ordinary people.

"Three Forge Worlds, more than 100 Titans, such a scale concentrated in an expedition fleet is really rare. And there are so many legion soldiers, Lord Balder is really powerful." Torgaddon whispered to Sejanus.

"Our Primarch was also able to do this, and commanded battles on a much larger scale," Sejanus replied.

"So, Lord Balder is really not comparable to us. Regardless of other things, the fact that he can make the Mechanicus sit together in an orderly manner in itself represents his strength. And the influence of the Space Wolves Legion." Torgaddon looked to the other side of the venue. At this time, Ducain from the Tenth Legion and Heimdall from the Sixth Legion were discussing something with Weidman, the commander of the Acheron VIII Titan Legion.

"With your own big guns, you can talk big," said Garo, standing by with some envy. His admiration for the Sixth Legion's technology had almost reached its peak. He felt the Bear Heavy Gunship, along with the Iron Wolf Mech and Centurion Terminator, was a perfect match. Using the Bear Heavy Gunship's firepower to quickly dispatch the enemy's heavy units, then using its carrying capacity to drop the Mech and Terminator, and call it a day. With enough Bear Gunships, armored units wouldn't be necessary; this combination was perfectly suited to his needs!

"It's really good. It's a pity that we don't have it. Look at the smooth and graceful curves of the Bear gunship. It is really much more beautiful than the Stormbird. I feel that an elegant and beautiful aircraft must be a good aircraft. Science and art are the same." Akurduna said with a hint of envy.

"It would be great if we could equip other legions." said Garo.

"Hmm... I'm afraid the Iron Hands will be the second legion to be equipped. And the third legion to be equipped may be the Dark Angels." Torgaddon said after thinking for a while.

"It's not surprising that the Iron Hands will receive these supplies, given their existing partnership, but will the Dark Angels?" Sejanus wondered. The Iron Wolf was developed by the Xth Legion for the Space Wolves, and the Space Wolves wouldn't provide the Xth Legion with production technology, given the unequal technical requirements of mechs and heavy gunships. However, given their relationship, it's entirely possible they could provide some products.

"Yes, the Space Wolves have a good impression of the First Legion. If a certain order in the First Legion that trained them made a request, both Lord Russ and Lord Balder would probably give it face," Torgaddon said affirmatively.

Torgaddon enjoyed a high reputation in the Warrior Society, and during this time, he got along very well with the officers and soldiers of the Space Wolves. The two sides had extensive exchanges, and Torgaddon also obtained some information, such as the attitude of the Space Wolves Legion towards the Dark Angels Legion, which was once their teacher, and the connection that still existed between the two sides.

The Space Wolves' thinking is very straightforward: if you treat me well, I'll treat you well. If you teach me something, I'll remember that friendship and repay you when you need it. And what about Asmodeus and the Dark Angels? While he often mocks and beats his Fenrisian colleagues, he's actually taught them a lot!

"Well, this news will probably make our father very unhappy." Sejanus said in his heart.

Clearly, the relationship between the Iron Hands and the Space Wolves was already very close, a relationship that extended from the Primarch down to the lower ranks. It could be said that they were very complementary. The Xth Legion was ambitious. Meanwhile, the Space Wolves also maintained a good relationship with some members of the First Legion. There would be no shortage of exchanges between them in the future. Once the Primarch of the First Legion returned, as long as his personality wasn't particularly awkward, the friendly relationship would likely continue. This was a relationship his father couldn't interfere with.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, Dukain and Legion Commander Weidman were having a lively conversation, discussing the principles of coordination and cooperation between the Bear Heavy Gunship and the Titan Legion. Felix, who had been pulled over temporarily, also offered valuable advice on some details, as he was an expert in siege warfare.

Heimdall, standing by, was a bit embarrassed. He understood some of the words individually, but had no idea what they meant when put together. Fortunately, his fellow War Dogs were there to share his embarrassment. So, after a while, the two began discussing infantry-tank coordination and airborne operations.

"Okay, everyone. I just had to deal with some things. Sorry for being a little late." When Balder entered the meeting room, everyone fell silent. This wasn't because Balder was being overconfident, but rather, before the formal meeting began, Balder needed to give his subordinates a final chance to coordinate their positions. After all, the leaders had already arrived, and some matters needed to be negotiated before a decision could be made.

After a brief greeting, the meeting officially began, and Heimdall first gave an introduction to the entire battle situation.

"The planet we're attacking, Charon, is a very important one. Not only is it rich in resources, but it was also once an important industrial planet. Therefore, we can't simply destroy it with crude means. We can only choose a costly planetary assault."

"But fortunately, in the previous battle, the Space Wolves and their allies have already wiped out most of the Ork fleet. This planet's defenses aren't very strong. Furthermore, the Orks are worried that we might employ the orbital bombardment tactics of using space station debris as we did during the Battle of Belos V. They've deployed their remaining orbital stations far from the planet, and they're all just standard stations, without anything as outlandish as the Fist of Gork. Therefore, our fleet's strength is sufficient to maintain control of space."

"But the problem is that Charon's ground defense is very strong. Their core positions are protected by giant void shields and have very powerful anti-fleet firepower. Fortunately, the orc core positions are powered by multiple power stations. Some of these power stations are in areas that cannot be reached by ship guns, or their locations are not very certain. Our ground combat method is to cooperate with the Legion and the Titan forces to remove these power stations one by one, and then the fleet and ground forces will work together to deal with the opponent." Heimdall said.

Fleets generally avoid direct fire with star fortresses. This applies even to planets with comprehensive anti-aircraft defenses. After all, war is often a matter of who is bigger. Warships are large, but they are no match for ground-based objects. Fortunately, planets have curvature, and a single fortress cannot protect the entire planet.

Balder's plan was simple: land the landing force out of reach of the enemy's core fortress, then destroy the power supply base surrounding it. Once the power was cut off, the rest would be easy. Of course, the attack route and landing area had to be carefully chosen, avoiding the enemy's land-based heavy weaponry. Even if they were, the defenses in that area would have to be eliminated first with naval guns. If the Orcs wanted to protect their power supply base, a land battle would be inevitable.

As for whether there are more powerful planetary defenses? Of course there are, such as a global void shield array, or multiple fortresses covering the entire planet. These are all possible. At that time, the only way to force a breach is to attack. It's just that Charon doesn't have such powerful defenses.

"We can easily deal with several energy supply stations on the periphery. In the end, we will have a decisive battle with the orc army in this area, called the Karl Hills. This is the largest settlement of the orcs besides the core fortress, and it is also the largest energy supply station. There are huge factories, pipelines and plasma power stations here. There are plains and hills. The terrain is also relatively complex. The ground defense facilities are also complete. In short, it will be very troublesome to fight." After Heimdall finished speaking, he looked at the mechanical cultists next to him.

"Indeed, it is very troublesome. The orcs also have a large number of Titan-level weapons, and they also have a huge number of other war machines. We are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. Moreover, we are the attacking party, so we must make good use of the troops in our hands." said General Weidman from Huangquan No. 8.

"To this end, we have formulated rigorous tactics. The entire battle will unfold in the central area of ​​the Karr Campaign. This is a pocket structure, surrounded by mountains and the Rust Industrial Belt. The area the orcs call the Rust Industrial Belt is their most important industrial base and one of their secondary energy supply stations. We will deploy Light Titans and Knight Titans to cooperate with the Legion officers and soldiers to consume and delay the enemy in this industrial belt, and at the same time, destroy these energy supply stations when appropriate."

"The main Titan forces will use the terrain to carry out successive resistance, exchanging space and tactics for an exchange ratio that satisfies everyone. We will continue to retreat, and after entering the preset position, the main force of the Voidwalker Titan Legion of Lucius Forge World and part of the Martian Titan Legion will be deployed at the opening of the pocket terrain through special means to block the gap." said Legion Commander Weidman.

"If the intelligence is correct, even if we have completed all our previous plans, the enemy will still have a large number of Titan-class units and armored units at this point in the battle, and the Orc Legion will definitely try to rescue them. Faced with a double-sided attack, the Voidwalker Titan Legion will be under tremendous pressure." Saijanus said.

"It doesn't matter. Before the enemy breaks the siege, I will cooperate with the brother forces to complete the encirclement and annihilation of the enemy forces inside the encirclement. At that time, we will be able to concentrate all the Bear gunships and more than 200 Stormbird gunships, plus the fleet's naval guns, to cooperate with the ground forces to launch a siege on the Orc Titan Legion." Bader said.

"Hunting Behemoths is a truly fascinating experience. I love it," Dukain said with a smile. Humans have an innate urge to conquer large, powerful foes, and as a Glorious Legionnaire, achieving a Titan-level kill is a source of immense honor and prestige, even if it's just a Warhound Titan-level beast. In reality, in normal combat, the Legion's few Behemoth-level kills are mostly against Knight Mechs. Sometimes, encountering a Marauder-level war engine is a real challenge for any Legion if they lack the necessary units. Behind the glory comes a huge loss.

This time, after Ducain bargained with the Space Wolves, Balder agreed to first equip the Iron Hands with three Bear gunships so they could familiarize themselves with the weapons and explore their tactics. This time, Ducain could finally experience the thrill of killing a heavy Titan.

"Ordinary legionnaires will be assigned to the Rust Industrial Belt to cooperate with the Fast Titan Detachment and the Skitarii to delay and consume the enemy in the Rust Industrial Belt. The legion's heavy armored forces will be concentrated to cover the main Titan Legion deployed in the plains." Bader then said.

In an apocalyptic war, if space fleets weren't a factor, the Space Marines would have to hand over the responsibility of holding the line to the Titans, especially in open terrain with little shelter. Tanks like the Brutal Blade would be vaporized by the Volcano Cannon the moment they showed their face. How could they possibly fight? This was why Baldur and Ferrus wanted their own Titan Legion.

"So who is the commander of the fleet and ground operations?" asked Torgadon.

"The Space Wolves' Primarch, Lord Leman Russ, is personally in charge of space operations. I will serve as the commander-in-chief of ground operations and enter the battlefield with the Legion's first deployment. Legion Commander Weidman of the Vulcan 1 Titan Legion from Acheron VIII will serve as the commander-in-chief of the Titan Legion. The Titan Legion that carries out the battle blockade pocket mission will enter the battlefield under the command of His Excellency Magnus, the ruling sage of the Lucius Forge World." said Baldur.

Honestly, Leman Russ had originally planned to personally lead the first wave of his comrades in the airdrop, but Balder dissuaded him. After all, Leman Russ didn't really understand this level of ground combat. Did Balder understand? Of course he did. Though he had never fought it in his lifetime, he had fought it before! Compared to such a complex ground operation, Balder decided to let Russ command the fleet. At least Russ could handle the latter reasonably well. He would be responsible for the ground operations himself.

Among the Mechanicus Legions, Acheron VIII dispatched the largest force, and also boasted a genuine Legion Commander. Adhering to the galactic principle of "he who has the most power is obeyed," there was no problem with Weideman taking on the role of Supreme Commander of the Titan Legions. Meanwhile, a prominent figure from the Forge World of Lucius also arrived. Magus the Dominant, though not a Legion Commander, provided crucial teleportation and Titan rapid deployment technology for the campaign. Therefore, he was also singled out for this distinction.

"So, what is our mission?" asked Sejanus.

"So, before entering the final stage of the campaign, I can assign three Bear gunships to the Luna Wolves, Dusk Raiders, and the III Legion. You can decide how to use them, and you can deploy them on the battlefield you think is appropriate. In theory, I hope that the heavy troops of the Luna Wolves can fight on the line together with the Space Wolves and the IV Legion, while the elite infantry and fast troops can join the battle in the Rust Belt." said Bader.

Honestly, the 4000 to 5000 Luna Wolves under Sejanus and his men were truly just a small force within a small force in this battle. Remember, this was a full-scale Space Wolves assault, with all but a few remaining and training units involved. Sejanus's small force was truly insignificant, but it was clear that Baldur needed to give Sejanus and his men some sense of participation, even for the sake of future harmony between the two Legions.

"Three?" Sejanus pondered. "Thank you for your trust, Excellency. I will do my utmost to complete my mission and prove the excellence and tenacity of our legion," Sejanus said. He was very satisfied with Balder's arrangements, not only because they were appropriate tactics, but also because Balder knew that Sejanus and his men wanted to try out new toys...

As for the Iron Warriors and Warhounds, Balder allocated a total of four gunships, two per legion. This formed a very reasonable pairing: the Iron Hands, as a first-tier partner, could use three Bear gunships, while the Iron Warriors and Warhounds, as second-tier partners, could each use two. As for Sejanus and his companions, three gunships totaled three for each legion. This was indeed a disparity in treatment, and no one could say anything about it.

In reality, this was also a training and run-in for the Bear gunships. High-intensity laning matches like the one on Charon were rare. Therefore, before the final decisive battle, Balder would deploy half of his Bear gunships to coordinate with the Titans in maneuverable combat. At the final moment, he would deploy all of his gunships for the decisive blow.

"I hope everyone can cherish these expensive and advanced gunboats when using them, because in the final general offensive, whether we can break the situation in a short period of time depends entirely on how many heavy air mobile forces we have." After Bader distributed the Bear gunboats that each legion could own, Sage Kastin from Huangquan No. 8 spoke.

"We'll cherish it." Despite feeling a bit awkward, Sejanus made the promise. The Mechanicus treated these precious Legion assets with even greater care than the Legion itself. As for why these equipment weren't distributed to the Mechanicus, the question remained: to ensure the proper functioning of the Bear gunships, every aircraft had a Mechanicus member on board.

"Okay, does anyone have anything else to say? If not, then let's complete the battle preparations and organization as soon as possible. We will soon reunite with the Primarch's legion, and you will need to meet the Primarch at the appropriate time." Balder said at the end of the meeting.

"Okay, we will obey the arrangements and go to meet the Primarch." said Sejanus and others.

Balder was very careful to maintain Rus's personal authority and would not issue orders that exceeded his authority. Similarly, it would be unacceptable for the elites of each legion to arrive without meeting the Primarch. Of course, after everyone had their audience with the Primarch, Balder would have a detailed discussion with Rus about the various legions. After all, some of these legions would become future allies, some could be won over, and some were enemies. Even enemy legions could potentially recruit some members.

"This is a good opportunity, isn't it?" After the meeting, when everyone walked out of the meeting room, Du Kain looked at Sejanus opposite him and said meaningfully.

"Yes, it's a good opportunity. The enemy is very strong. We can take this opportunity to see who is better." Sejanus stopped and was not afraid of Dukain's challenge.

"Let's meet on the battlefield." Du Kain said with a smile.

"As you wish." Sejanus showed no sign of weakness, and thus, a game that was popular during the Legion era began.

"Well, humans are such a vibrant and competitive creature." Balder sighed in his heart as he looked at the two groups of people secretly competing with each other. He was very calm because he knew that he was definitely the strongest among this group of people...

Chapter 147 Between the Legions

War preparations proceeded with the characteristically efficient efficiency of the Space Marines, and everything unfolded according to plan. The fleet led by Balder reunited with Rus's main force, and some high-ranking and mid-level legionary officers and soldiers were busy preparing for battle. Rus and some of the legion's senior officers had tasks beyond combat. While Balder was busy handling various matters, Rus took ample time to hold individual meetings with the senior officers of the various legions gathered under the battle banner of the Space Wolves.

First on the list was naturally Ducain, the former commander of the Tenth Legion. His status and the connections between the Legions ensured he would be the first to meet the Primarch. The relationship between the two parties was undoubtedly harmonious. Russ and Ducain discussed their past friendship and envisioned future developments, reaching a new cooperative agreement based on the existing foundation. Ducain extended the invitation on Ferrus' behalf, and Russ expressed his willingness to meet with his brother at an appropriate time. The talks were fruitful and constructive.

The second-placed commander was Felix of the Fourth Legion. Upon hearing the news, the battalion commander was shocked. He hadn't expected to see the Primarch before Sejanus, Torgaddon, and the others. This order undoubtedly revealed Rus's attitude towards the various legions.

During the meeting, Russ praised Felix and the IV Legion's hard work and willingness to fight tough battles, and expressed his willingness to expand cooperation. Felix was also very understanding. He said that if Terra agreed, he knew of many other capable IV Legion expeditionary fleets that could be added to the Space Wolves' fold. After all, with their own Primarch still not back, who would matter? Moreover, this client was truly kind.

The third person I met was Valentine of the War Dogs. The conversation went well. Russ praised the War Dogs' bravery and melee combat prowess, while Valentine expressed his admiration for the Primarch. The content was relatively simple, and the overall process was pleasant. That's it.

The fourth group to meet was Sejanus and Torgaddon. During this meeting, unknown to outsiders, Russ warned Sejanus in very straightforward terms not to interfere in the internal affairs of the Space Wolves. Rus was well aware of the reason for Sejanus and his companions' arrival. Russ asked Sejanus to convey to Horus that he was indeed not concerned with the affairs of the Imperium and was willing to maintain a good relationship with Horus, but that this relationship should not be one of one party telling the other what to do. He also said that the Emperor had many brothers, and there would always be some brothers who would become friends with Russ and the Space Wolves.

These words were already very strong. They showed Russ's attitude towards his ally Balder. If you use tactics against my friend, you are using tactics against me. This time, forget it. If it happens again, Russ will reconsider his relationship with the Luna Wolves.

Of course, Russ knew that Sejanus was following orders from above, and he had previously held a favorable impression of the Luna Wolves' second-in-command. So, he didn't give him any trouble. Besides, he had certainly helped him out here. So, he promised Sejanus something after the battle. Forget about Iron Wolf armor, just give him some export-grade Centurions. Keeping it consistent with the Terminator armor used by other legions would also make it easier to maintain.

In response to Ruth's warning, Sejanus said he would definitely tell his genetic father, and that his father had no ill intentions and was just worried about something bad happening. Ruth then expressed his understanding.

Next up was Akurduna. The exchange between the two sides was mostly formalities. He should have been last in line, but the Primarch of the Third Legion had returned first. Russ also welcomed his brother and expressed his willingness to meet and chat with him at the appropriate time. That was it.

Garro, on the other hand, was last in line. Russ was quite fond of this warrior; after all, he saw in him perseverance, loyalty, and simplicity! The exchange was pleasant. Of course, most of it was just polite talk, but in the end, both host and guest enjoyed themselves. After a full day, Russ finally met with the Legion's high-ranking officers. Then, it was time for the Space Wolves' signature feast of drinking and eating. After defeating most of them, Russ returned to the depths of his flagship, where Balder was waiting for him.

"How do you feel after meeting so many legion elites?" Balder asked with a smile.

"From a warrior's perspective, they're both excellent. They're perfect killing tools." Russ smiled and said, "And each has its own unique characteristics."

"Yes, they are all very good fighters." Balder said after pouring a cup of crystal tea for Rus.

"I just don't know how my brothers who haven't returned yet are doing." Rus said after taking a sip of tea.

"......." Balder was silent. How could he answer this question? He couldn't say it! He couldn't say that among the Primarchs of these Legions there was a black-hearted boss, a poison gas canister, a sadist, and a mentally ill person.

"Bader, my friend, I have a feeling." Rust paused and continued.

"What does it feel like?" Balder raised his eyebrows and asked curiously.

"I feel that when my father designed me and my brothers, he had already arranged roles for them, and their offspring also chose the tendencies rooted in their genes. I heard about my new brother, who is called the Phoenix of Chemos. He is a man proficient in art, and his legion is also proficient in tactics and serves as the face of the empire. My brother Ferrus is a natural scientist and warrior. His wisdom and fortitude make him the best general in the empire." Rus said after thinking for a while.

"So, what kind of responsibilities do you think your father wants you to take on?" Balder asked.

"I used to think my father wanted me to be an executioner." Russ looked at Balder's somewhat surprised expression and smiled bitterly. "Really, I really believed that at first, because he praised my bravery, determination, and loyalty. We come from Fenris, a barbaric world, and the way we manage our tribe is barbaric and crude. So, when I met my father, I didn't know what I could do for him. After thinking about it, I felt that I could only be the sharpest knife in his hand to cut off the enemies of the empire."

"Forget it!" Honestly, if it weren't for Russ's kindness to his brothers, Balder would have already burst into a swear. The Space Wolves' performance in the background was simply... Even an executioner needs skills.

"You can't be an executioner, Russ," Balder said. "Because, at times, when you should be ruthless, you can't do it. And your personal disgust clouds your judgment. And you're obsessed with a certain fatalism."

Balder wasn't kidding. He led his entire legion on a boarding expedition, obsessed with fate, and ultimately lost his entire legion. He didn't show any mercy against Horus. But he showed no mercy against Magnus, whom he already hated. He was beaten badly in a naval battle by Alpha. How could such a man be an executioner? His skills, let alone those of a Dark Angel, should at least be those of Boss Pi.

"Now that you mention it, I do have some questions." Russ was stunned for a moment, then nodded. He was very open with his ally. If anything he had now wasn't given by his father, it was probably this ally. This was his greatest gain before he became famous.

"So, I'm a little confused now. What position should I play in my father's empire?" Rus said.

"A loyal and trustworthy feudal lord, the Emperor allows you to establish a fiefdom and manage a pocket kingdom belonging to the Legion, then you should cherish this opportunity and do it well. The Space Wolves Legion will be the Empire's strongest fortress in this star region, and it will also be a paradise for mankind. Believe me, my brother, the Emperor is actually very willing that his descendants can share the burden of management with him, and a few fiefdoms will not make him dissatisfied." Balder said.

Does the Emperor mind his son creating a pocket kingdom? Well, it depends on the individual. For example, Guilliman's Five Hundred Worlds was granted by the Emperor. And now that the Emperor has granted Russ this right, Russ naturally has the same right.

"Is that all? But I feel like I'm not good at this. I'm not good at management or scheming, and I'm not good at technology either," Rus asked.

"Management is only one aspect. Many things can be left to the people below us. We just need to uphold the principle of fairness. In reality, many things are simple, but they are complicated only because of selfishness. You know what I mean. Selfishness is unavoidable, but we must set limits on it."