StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

Chapter 86 Indefinite Ceasefire and Christmas Holiday

As the twelfth month of 2488 AD approached, the situation on the Meinhof became tense again.Whether it is the Tyranid Federation army on the planet or the secretly armed Ke Morian people are ready to go to war again, this dark blue planet, which is not considered beautiful and charming in the universe, is filled with the oppressive atmosphere of the upcoming war.

Officers like Augustus who were appointed to take over the surface factory had been notified in advance by the Supreme Command of the Marine Corps to all levels of the front-line combat troops: the war is over and will not continue.

When the deadline for the first ceasefire agreement came, more Kelmorian factories, mines, and even interstellar ports above Meinhof were taken over by the Tyrannian Federation troops.Less than 8% of the light industry was not controlled by the occupying army. The Supreme Command of the Federal Marine Corps set up the command center in the largest city of Meinhof.

Everyone knows that the Kel-Morian Federation has been defeated, but they have not surrendered.Some virtuous planets of the Alliance refused to implement Moria's order for an indefinite ceasefire, so local wars continued.

Augustus knew that this war would eventually drag into 2489, and it would even drag on for a few more months. It would take a long time for the governments of the Camerian Federation and the Tyrann Federation to reach a final "peace agreement" Negotiation, arguing endlessly for even a little bit of interest at the negotiating table.

At the negotiating table, the status of both parties is not equal.There is no doubt that this peace agreement will be an extremely harsh and unequal treaty for the defeated Kel-Morian Federation, and it is an insult from the arrogant Tyrannian Federation.

The Federation may have to cede most of the mining guilds and even colonies in the Koprulu sector to avoid being annexed.

However, for Augustus and his demons in heaven, this is really good news.Once the war is over, it is a good choice to stay in the army or to retire and go home according to the normal process.

So, on a sunny day like December 12, Augustus and his men gathered for a meal in the workers' canteen of the factory in the New Apollon mining area.This is the best dining place they can find so far. The local catering industry is underdeveloped, and mid-to-high-end restaurants can only be found in cities.

The table made up of five alloy long tables was not very rich in food. Forty or so soldiers in coffee-colored military uniforms were eating happily while talking about their dreams for the future.

Although Meinhof is a world where supplies are quite scarce, Augustus still spent a lot of money to buy some good ingredients, and asked the chefs in the factory to cook something more palatable than individual rations and steamed potatoes with stew food.After more than a month, the demons of heaven once again ate cheeseburgers, grilled sausages, charcoal-grilled steaks and creamy bacon pasta, and tasted valuable Marsala black tea.
"To be honest, this vacation means nothing to me." Hanak said while stuffing food into his mouth: "Shi Yiluo is so boring, I joined the army just for excitement. Well, although it's a bit sad to say , but my relatives in town probably thought I was dead."

"Then why are you applying for it?" Renault, who couldn't go home to reunite with his family before Christmas, was angry.

In a few more days, the soldiers from the first rotation will be able to go home for Christmas - more resocialized soldiers will take their place, while the rest of the unlucky ones will stay in their posts, Renault being one of them It's a bad luck.

Roughly a third of the Paradise Devils got a week-long furlough, while the rest had to wait until after Christmas.Augustus's application was approved, and he will return to Korha IV by spaceship at the interplanetary launch port of Meinhof the day after tomorrow.

In this dinner party belonging to the demons of heaven, their power armor technician Fick was also invited.Although the diminutive mechanic doesn't have a hooded skull tattoo, he's certainly recognized by other celestial demons.

"There is no loss if you apply. You don't need to go out to train. Isn't it good to stay in the barracks and sleep?" Hanak said, "Speaking of which, I have lived alone since I was a child. Christmas is just a gift for me. Got some fun gadgets. Santa never visits my torn socks and I even built a chimney without a stove just for that."

"It's your socks that stink," Amy Brandon interjected.

"Well, Hank, come back to Keha with me." Augustus said after swallowing the food in his mouth, "I'll show you what a real big city looks like."

"Yes." Harnack nodded.

"Tychus, where are you going on vacation?" Then, Augustus asked Tychus on the opposite side.

"Me? I will never leave these sparkling little crystals at Meinhof for a minute or a second," Tychus said. "I will never leave my post, even on vacation. I love the Marine Corps."

"Jim, after I'm gone. Remember to ask Kulovsky to lead someone to guard the gate, and electrify the walls." Augustus snorted: "Don't let Tychus bring women in, this is a military camp! "

"Also, you have to arrange for our newly recruited workers. That Kelmorian man named Rory Swan is now an external engineer of the Demon of Heaven, and you must give him the best treatment."

"No problem." Renault said gloatingly, "I can guarantee that not even a fly can fly in."

"How do you know that Boy Jim won't 'go with me'? This kid is at the age where he is full of longing for women." Tychus raised his eyebrows: "You never let Jim have fun with us, it's outrageous. "

"No matter how strict a parent is, he should know the principle of relaxation."

"I didn't say he can't have fun." Augustus shook his head: "I just told you, don't lead him into trouble. When Kidd came here, he didn't say a single swear word. After getting acquainted with you, now Open your mouth and shut your mouth to shit and pee."

"In a strip club, you and Josephine are better than each other. Jim is so young, I don't want to see him indulge in indulgence and pleasure. By the time Omo died, he had already shown an excessive dependence on alcohol. It's gone." Augustus looked at the flushed Renault.

"I trust Jim because he never lets me down."

"Well, I'll just go out and have fun." Tychus gave up, and began to imagine the beautiful body of a woman: "I don't know how the Kel-Morian girl tastes."

Tychus whimpered in disgust as he pictured the short, stocky, bearded Kel-Morian miner, as if he had eaten a dead fly.

Augustus talked with other people for a while. In addition to those who still want to stay in Meinhof and are going to go home, there are also Ward and Zander who want to go back with him.The former is a sad place that does not want to return to the past, while the latter is from a slum and is still homeless.

As for Rundstein, although he will return to Keha to reunite with his family during the holiday, the departure time is one day later than Augustus.Josephine said nothing about going home, as if a gang of gangsters were waiting to hang him when he got back to Coha.

After talking for a long time, Lisa, who seemed to be forgotten by Augustus, finally spoke: "Augustus, don't you ask how my vacation is arranged?"

"I remember your house belongs to Tarsonis, don't you want to go back and see your father?" Augustus looked at Lisa who was sitting next to him.Lisa has now got rid of her dependence on drugs. Her once dull long hair now exudes a bright ginger luster and a burst of fragrance.

"What's good about him, the old man." Lisa folded her hands on her chest: "I just plan to travel to Keha."

"Just... just want to drop by to visit your mother."

"Alright then." Augustus spread his hands.

"I'm so sorry for poor old Anthony Cassidy."

(End of this chapter)