The Emperor’s Angel of Death

Regarding the Abyss-class's extremely poor maneuverability, the sages of Zhao-Arkadia planned to increase the number of plasma vector nozzles on both sides of the hull. However, this would involve changes to the overall structure of the ship and the integration of the ship's overall subsystems.

In short, building this warship was extremely troublesome, time-consuming, and laborious. Zhao-Arkadia has done nothing but work on it all these years.

Since he was complaining, he definitely wanted some benefits. The other party had indeed tried their best in the construction, so Sorshyan decided to gift Zhao-Arkadia a STC copy of the Javelin-class fast attack craft, partly to increase the production of this vehicle.

He also realized that such a construction project was indeed too much of a burden for Zhao-Arkadia, so he proposed a solution: Ulan-Ude would handle the main gun, Zhao-Arkadia would concentrate on the engine, and Sorshyan would find another way to integrate the hull subsystems. This would speed up the construction progress, but the representative of Zhao-Arkadia was somewhat hesitant.

After all, building an Abyss-class was a secret. In fact, the Forge World had suspected Sorshyan's goal of building this infamous warship. They had also kept a hand, and if the situation was not right, they would immediately close the Warp Dock and report to Mars.

However, after the Great Maelstrom Expedition, when Sorshyan became an Imperial hero, this concern was largely dispelled. But the Abyss-class was, after all, something that could not be exposed, especially to Mars. There was no way to explain how the blueprint for this warship came about. Once it was leaked, Mars would definitely send an expedition fleet to investigate, and Zhao-Arkadia's secrets would be exposed.

Therefore, Zhao-Arkadia had always attached great importance to secrecy, and so did Ulan-Ude. Now, Sorshyan was saying that he wanted to find other cooperative forces, which made it difficult for Zhao-Arkadia's representative not to be confused.

But Sorshyan's answer surprised the other party. He planned to let the Tech-Marines solve it, which almost made the Tech-Priest, who never laughed, laugh. Of course, he did not directly ridicule Sorshyan, but said that the Tech-Marines could tinker with Thunderhawks and Land Raiders, but they might not be suitable for such a large-scale project and system work.

Sorshyan didn't introduce much, and directly decided to do so. He would also personally go to see the construction of the ship later.

In addition to the Adeptus Mechanicus, the most important person Sorshyan wanted to see was the Planetary Governor of Naysen V.

The Naysen system had a total of 7 planets, 32 asteroids and satellites, and an outer asteroid belt. Among them, Naysen IV and Naysen V had large-scale settlements. Among these two planets, Naysen V was actually larger in volume than Naysen IV, but Naysen IV had a better orbital position and a more pleasant climate. The average ground temperature of Naysen V was lower than that of Naysen IV, and the ice caps at the north and south poles alone occupied 18% of the total land area of the planet. Therefore, in terms of the total population that can be counted, Naysen IV had 45 billion, while Naysen V only had about 40 billion. In terms of total production value, Naysen IV was also 12% higher than Naysen V.

However, Naysen V had much richer natural resources, especially mineral and energy resources, than Naysen IV, and its development potential was greater. There were still many places on the planet where cities and hive industries could be developed. If it weren't for the tax-free privileges brought by the presence of the Astral Knights garrison, Naysen IV might have been surpassed by Naysen V by now. In fact, the small population of Naysen V was simply suppressed by the heavy Tithe. Once relaxed, the population would immediately explode. The Ecclesiarchy, among other things, still had a great promotion effect on fertility. Among them, the more devout believers should have more children, which was the first doctrine promoted by many missionaries.

But now, Naysen V also enjoyed tax-free privileges—or rather, changed a tax-paying entity.

Gaining a civilized world with considerable industrial strength and a large population, Sorshyan felt that this was probably the best reward for the ten-year crusade, because it meant that the Chapter could double the efficiency of increasing recruits.

However, how to integrate this world was another problem. It was obviously a waste to simply use it as a recruiting ground. Naysen V's hive cities, built on mining stations, were full of brave and fierce gang teenagers and honest and simple miner children. Now, what was needed was to make this planet operate benignly. This was not only a recruiting ground for Chapter recruits, but also a source of Chapter auxiliary troops, a source of Chapter fleet sailors, and a supply of Chapter materials and equipment.

Sorshyan was not the type to drain the pond to catch the fish, so to demand so much, he had to let the other party develop so much first.

The current rulers of the world of Naysen V are the Adruto-Vaca family. The family is descended from the earliest Imperial officials during the planet's colonization, but they have only been on the Governor's throne for over 1,200 years. Before that, the hive cities had changed nearly fifteen 'dynasties'.

The rule changes on Naysen V were not much different from other Imperial worlds. Dozens of top nobles took turns playing the game of power, climbing to the highest throne through marriage, assassination, and even small-scale civil wars. Of course, they sometimes had to unite with outside forces, such as the Adeptus Mechanicus, various interstellar trade associations, or bribe senior officials of Imperial institutions such as the Department of Planetary Affairs to gain influence.

But now, the rules of the game have been broken. In the past, they only needed to be loyal to the Throne, or rather, the High Lords of Terra, which was a distant and abstract concept, so strictly speaking, there was no real master.

But now a master has appeared.

He holds the power of life and death and the rise and fall of all families, and possesses almost impossible to resist force.

"Glorious Master of the Astral Knights, Great Grey Eagle, Naysen High Governor, Scourge of the Alien, Destroyer of the Heretic, Eternal Guardian of the Great Maelstrom, Champion of the Throne, Eternal Bulwark of Humanity! It is an honor to meet you today!"

After a burst of nauseating flattery, Vileton XIX, the Planetary Governor of Naysen V, knelt on one knee before Sorshyan and very piously kissed the golden ring on his hand—the original form of Amnak.

This was a middle-aged noble in his late forties. Thanks to the blessing of various technologies, he looked only around thirty years old, with a thick head of black hair and light brown eyes, somewhat similar in appearance to the upper nobles of Naysen IV, possibly because his ancestors had intermarried with the nobles of Naysen IV.

Vileton XIX was about 1.8 meters tall, which was about average. He was in good health, not strong but not bloated. Under the high bridge of his nose, a neat beard outlined a broad and slightly wealthy face. He wore an expensive violet robe, revealing a faint luxury. His fingers were full of precious rings inlaid with gemstones, and he wore a huge golden Aquila pendant around his neck, which shone brightly under the lights.

Behind him were two attendants, one holding the Governor's scepter and the other holding the ruling seal issued by the Department of Planetary Affairs.

In addition to him and his attendants, there were hundreds of other people in the Chapter Monastery's reception hall, all of whom were great nobles from Naysen V, come to meet the second object of their allegiance besides the Throne.

However, only Vileton XIX had the opportunity to step forward and pledge allegiance.

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