StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 507 The Queen
Agria, surface.

Skylark Ferry Refugee Camp.

The semi-circular metal spire house glows with silver and red rules in the morning sun, a laser-welded modular building.There are about hundreds of houses that are exactly the same nearby or larger warehouses, military depots, fortification walls and towering guard towers that surround the entire refugee camp with similar styles and materials. The golden and red flags flying on them are unmistakable. clearly defined the ownership of these buildings.

Before sunrise, people in the Skylark Ferry refugee camp emerged from their safe metal huts to test for zerg infestation at designated medical monitoring sites.Then, water and heated food are served to enjoy the ugly mash that provides essential calories and protein, while the kids are given the occasional candy.

Then, if the test results are normal, these people will go to the film and television theater to watch the news and pay attention to the latest news of the Tyrannian Empire.Of course, masks and keeping a safe distance are essential.

It is worth mentioning that the most popular program in this refugee camp is the talk show hosted by Domi Vormilian, in addition to the news about the refugee rescue work in the world on the edge of the Tyrannian Empire.In the program, the host routinely quotes a quote from Augustus the Great before starting.

Second, the Imperial Ranger Kicking Drone Competition held by the Tyrannian Empire's Marshal Jim Raynor is also very popular.In Renault’s Wilderness Survival column, you will also see how the distinguished Admiral Renault taught you how to scald the wings of the Allosaurus with sand at [-] degrees Celsius in a desperate situation and how to make it delicious.

This aroused the popularity of the Allosaurus grilled wings in the empire, and made the Interstellar Barbecue New Orleans Allosaurus grilled wings sell well inside and outside the star area.

The added jobs provided rare employment opportunities for the unemployed and refugees, despite evidence that the roasted wings of the Allosaurus were not authentic.

There are about 7 people living in the Skylark Ferry refugee camp. There is a special expeditionary marine battalion of the Nova Squadron of the Tyranid Empire stationed in it, with many logistical, administrative and medical workers attached.

These Imperial soldiers have participated in many famous battles, but they used to fight against the visible and tangible Federation Army, Protoss and Zerg, but now they must face invisible diseases and infections.

Near the refugee camp is a large river tens of leagues long. Its source is the majestic Yalta Glacier. The water in the river is clear and sweet, but the people nearby have stopped getting water from it for a long time.

In the past, the river was like a strip of blue light with a golden edge in the sun, and there were dense underwater ribbons of algae growing on the bottom of the river, which was too beautiful to behold.Today, it is more like a rotting stinking ditch, and corpses are often seen flowing down the river.

The other side of the river used to be a beautiful forest, but now it is a wasteland covered with thick creep, and those dry tree trunks are silent tombstones.Every night when the night comes, there will be howls of ghosts and wolves, and there are wandering infected people everywhere, like groups of zombies.

When the day comes, they will retreat to the dark underground again, and they will come out to wander on cloudy and cloudy days.

Not all of these monsters were terribly scary, and some couldn't even beat a little girl with a shotgun, but there were many mutated individuals, saturated with acid in their bodies.Once they explode, everyone within a radius of tens of yards will be shocked to death by the shock wave of the explosion, and those further away will die in excruciating pain.

On this day, Bernard Hansen, the chairman of Agria, stayed up all night, and was handling the dispatch and transfer of refugees in a small room isolated in the refugee camp.

Bernard had worked sixteen hours straight, his nose was bloodshot under his glasses, and his body told him he was exhausted, but the beloved chairman showed no signs of stopping .

Agria's loss was too great.

By the time the Imperial Navy of Antiga arrived in Agria, the once-beautiful and pleasant agricultural settlement had lost nearly one million people, equivalent to one-tenth of the total population.

This is only one aspect, the agriculture that Agria relies on for its development is also tending to collapse in the spread of creep, unprecedented diseases began to spread in major crops such as wheat and corn, and the prosperous native plant population has greatly increased. perish.

Agria's atmosphere is filled with deadly zerg blight spores, further poisoning rivers and seas through rainfall.The fearsome Griffin Clan and their leader, Carlos, brought down the Agria colony without a fight, and the invisible fear is more terrifying than fangs and claws.

At the very beginning, the Agrians were driven out of their homes by disease and fear, and more than [-] people died of illness or went missing during their exile.

Black emotions such as depression, despair, and fear continue to spread among those who are still alive, and destroy some of them's fighting spirit, making them feel that it would be better to die.For a time the Agrians thought they were abandoned until the arrival of the first imperial reinforcements.

"Father, the Emperor's flagship, the Hyperion, has arrived at Skylark Ferry Starport." Bernard's daughter, Ariel Hansen, opened the door and walked in, followed by two Ages in off-white CMC-200 power armor Rhea Militia, the red and white cross on the armor marks that this army mainly performs medical auxiliary tasks.

The daughter of Bernard Hansen and Talis Corgan, Ariel is already a slim girl. She has just interrupted her studies at the University of Tarsonis and returned to her hometown to help her father govern Agria.

Ariel has shiny black hair, wears a knee-length white coat, and holds a book in her hand, full of the intellectual beauty of a literary girl.

"Emperor Augustus has always been punctual." Bernard recalled the first time he saw Augustus Mengsk, at that time he already believed that he was a young genius.

"Let my secretary find a shuttle. I'm going to see the Emperor right away, and I hope he won't turn me away."

"The Emperor is about to come to see you." Ariel said, "If everything goes well, he will be there in a few minutes."

".I hope he came here to inquire about the crime. This will also make me feel better." Bernard sighed deeply. These days, self-blame almost broke this once strong man: "As the immigration committee Chairman, I am not competent, maybe the officials sent by the emperor will do a better job than me. After all, I am not made to do this."

"It's not your fault." Ariel said:
"Agria is the first colony that was attacked by the Griffin swarm and persisted until now. Our soldiers are brave and tenacious, and the fighting spirit of the people is also maintained at a high level." She said:
"The surrounding settlements that have announced to join the Tyrann Empire also give Agria more or less support in terms of resources or manpower. As long as we persevere, Agria will definitely be able to survive until the moment of final victory."

"The emperor has arrived." At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside.Not long after, several Royal Guard soldiers who opened the way were already standing at the door of Bernard's office. Their bright crimson powered armor and the golden wolf logo on it could hardly be ignored.

When Bernard stood up, a sense of dizziness almost made him pass out, after all, he was really too tired.

"Bernard Hansen, as soon as I arrive in Agria, I will come to you immediately." The emperor of the Tyrannian Empire had not yet arrived, but the voice had arrived.

Two ghost agents in blue and white pseudo-light combat uniforms walked in first, with a chilling wind when they came, and Bernard didn't know if it was his own illusion, he always felt that there were more eyes in the dark Staring at myself.

Bernard suddenly remembered the message that had been circulating, saying that Emperor Augustus Mengsk trusted psykers more and would ask his red-haired ghost queen for advice on everything.This is definitely not true, but both the political review department and the recruitment department of the Tyrannian Empire can see the figure of psykers, and they can hold more positions than in the era of the Tyrannian Federation.

But so far the emperor has not allowed psykers to hold important government positions, but it is said that General Holle of the Nova Squadron is also a psyker.

The times have changed.

Augustus was dressed in the blue-and-black navy uniform of the empire, and over his body was a large red cloak with broad gold medallions and bronze buttons.The emperor of the Tyrannian Empire had a cage-shaped long sword and an electromagnetic pistol at his waist, as if he was still a general of the empire.

His eyes were calm and determined, and he stood like a rock to Char and a pine to Braxis.

When the emperor walked into the office door, the guards at the door, Bernard and Ariel couldn't help lowering their heads.

Bernard was terrified. He couldn't remember a time when he considered Augustus Mengsk as an unquestionable authority.This is completely different from his original intention of establishing the Agria colony. This colony itself should exist independently of any human regime.

"Emperor Augustus, the chairman of the Agria Immigration Committee salutes you." Bernard didn't know what etiquette should be followed when facing an emperor, so he just bowed and saluted.

Augustus held Bernard's hand, his gray eyes sparkled: "I have learned about Agria's recent situation, Mr. Bernard, and this will change soon."

"I have betrayed your confidence in me," said Bernard. "You should hire someone else."

"Then send another Imperial Governor? Well, Mr. Bernard, my Chairman of Agria, I don't need to use this method to control this planet." Augustus just smiled, as if a glance I saw through Bernard's little thoughts:
"If my great grandfather were still here, he would have said to me that the Lord of Restoration rules his people with fear and awe and strict laws, and that a benevolent king needs only to be loved.

"As the old saying goes, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

"Long story short, I have good news. The Imperial fleet is about to launch a counterattack to drive the zerg out of Agria," Augustus said.

This information was not communicated to Agria via radio communication, this was a military operation, and now there is evidence that Carlos, the cerebrum of the Griffin Swarm, has even learned to steal military secrets by infecting the signal soldiers.

"We are about to start a decisive battle near Agria - use the psionic launcher to attract the Zerg, and then destroy it in one go." Augustus thought it necessary to ask the leader of the Agria settlement explain this.

"After that, it's time to really fight back."

"This is great." Bernard knew that he had finally waited for the opportunity to regain Agria.

"At that time, Agria will be rebuilt." Augustus' words reassured Bernard immediately: "The empire will not abandon Agria, and the grain output here can feed at least [-] frontiers." world."

"For a long time, Agria has been transfusing blood to a world like Antiga. Agria's support for the empire will certainly not be forgotten."

"Clearing the infection in Agria is not a problem. The key is that the Griffin swarm will invade here once, and there will be another time." At this time, a white-haired old man wearing an imperial navy uniform walked in, his expression Ruddy is in good spirits and looks like she can live another 50 years.

"I propose that you set up a xenomorph biological laboratory in Agria to study the effects of the Zerg virus on humans. Well, to study how the Zerg virus affects humans. In this way, we may be able to do the opposite , use this virus to deal with Zerg in turn." Narud looked at Bernard Hansen.

"Oh, I'm Dr. Narud, a biology expert hired by the emperor. Hello, Dr. Bernard, I heard that your ex-wife is now in Tarsonis, working on a new project for the Tyrannian Empire."

"Hello." Bernard shook hands with Dr. Narud, feeling the astonishing strength of the seemingly skinny hands.

The Protoss has developed a nano-antidote to the Griffin Swarm virus.Antiga's pharmaceutical factory production line is also fully operational, and once the potion is released in Agria and other invaded worlds, the crisis is half resolved.

At least, the current medicines are still extremely effective against Zerg virus.In exchange for providing resources to help the Protoss build a golden fleet, Augustus hired biological experts from the Protoss of Durham and ordered them to participate in the research on the Zerg virus.

At the same time, the knowledge brought by these protoss will also greatly improve the medical level of the Tyrannian Empire, which is a steady profit for the empire.

Behind Dr. Narud should be the queen of Augustus Mengsk. She has beautiful red hair, her eyes are like cold green emeralds, and she walks with a heroic appearance that is windy under her feet.

Sarah Kerrigan was just a commoner before, and had nothing to do with the nobles of Tarsonis, and she couldn't get along with the princes and nobles of the Mengsk family.

After Emperor Augustus declared Sarah Louise Kerrigan the undisputed Queen of the Tyranid Empire on the day of her accession to the throne, she was the most honorable woman in the Tyranid Empire.If anything happens to the Emperor, Kerrigan is unquestionably the Empress of the Empire.

(End of this chapter)