The Emperor’s Angel of Death

"For the past few months, the attacks launched by the Adeptus Mechanicus have been blocked outside the three-fold portico of the Red Sanctum. The Genestealers are also very cunning, having blown up all the surrounding buildings, clearing out a large shooting area. Each time the Adeptus Custodes launch an attack, they have to face the fierce fire from the enemy shooting from high places, resulting in extremely heavy losses. Moreover, if they want to attack from the lower-level tunnels, they have to face the narrow terrain and the elusive purestrain Genestealers. What's worse is that the energy system of the Red Sanctum is completely independent. It can not only supply power to itself, but also to other facilities occupied by the Genestealers, which means that the Genestealers' energy weapons used for defense will not have a 'ammunition' crisis. Their ammunition weapons can also continuously obtain bullets produced from the rear factories. Therefore, this will be the focus of our attack!"

As the picture turned, the structure of the magnificent Mechanicum cathedral was displayed in front of everyone.

"Considering the importance of this Sanctum to the Ecclesiarchy of Ek वॉरria, it is not appropriate to destroy its main structure. Attacking from the bottom up will encounter many obstacles, so the best way is here."

When Solzhenitsyn stretched out his hand, the structure of the cathedral changed from a front view to a top view.

Several company captains then said in unison:

"Airborne."

"That's right, although the ruling sages of Ek वॉरria have launched several airborne raids, due to the poor carrying capacity of the Thunderhawk (it can only carry 6 Guardsmen at a time, which is really weak, even a Black Hawk helicopter in reality can carry 11 Marines at a time, or even 20 if squeezed), several airborne raids ended in disastrous failures. Therefore, the Genestealers have instead underestimated the defense of the top floor. In order to prevent air strikes and bombings, they only deployed semi-buried laser turrets, and the personnel are hidden under the top floor, while most of the heavy weapons are deployed in the middle and lower layers of the cathedral. So this is our chance. Laser turrets are a threat to Thunderhawks, but they are just scratching the itch for Storm Eagles and Stormbirds, and the Void Shields happen to be unable to defend against transport vehicles."

Thanks to the detailed structure diagram, Solzhenitsyn was even able to clearly mark several passages on the top of the Red Sanctum:

"For the needs of the ceremony, the top floor of the Red Sanctum has three relatively spacious areas, but the enemy is likely to deploy defensive weapons such as landmines there, so it is necessary to carry out fire sweeping first, and then use a suspension method to send soldiers to these three open spaces. There are a total of 4 passages from the top floor to the lower floor, 1 spiral staircase and 3 automatic elevators. Once the enemy launches an invasion, they will definitely cut off the power to the 3 elevators immediately, so only the spiral staircase is allowed to pass. But the width of the selected staircase is only 8 meters, which means that it can only accommodate 3 warriors walking side by side at most. Terminators may only be able to accommodate 2. The enemy will definitely focus on deploying defenses here, so in order to break through quickly, we need another passage. Ulanhuda happened to develop a new type of equipment, which may be able to help us."

Speaking, Solzhenitsyn drew a few more circles on the map.

"This attack will involve all companies except the 9th and 10th companies. The 1st and 2nd companies will land with me in the first batch, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th companies will land in the second batch, and the 6th, 7th, and 8th companies will be on standby. The 2nd company will be the main attacking company on the spiral staircase, where they will contain the enemy's defensive forces. The 1st company will use the fast passage to enter the interior of the Red Sanctum, and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th companies will follow up. If progress goes smoothly, then the 6th, 7th, and 8th companies will directly land behind the Mechanicum Sanctum, one is to block the enemy's retreat route, and the other is to intercept possible enemy reinforcements. At the same time, the Adeptus Custodes will simultaneously launch attacks on the 29th Light Weapons Manufacturing Plant and the 11th Engine Assembly Workshop to contain the enemy's forces. The main attack on the front of the Red Sanctum will be the responsibility of the battle group auxiliary forces, and strive to take the Red Sanctum in 2 Terra hours. Once a breakthrough is formed, immediately advance into the depths of the enemy-occupied area and tear them to pieces!"

After explaining the overall deployment, Solzhenitsyn looked at Prezemislo.

"Director Prezemislo, do you have anything to add?"

"I don't, everything is up to you. But with no disrespect intended, but there are nearly 100,000 stubborn enemies inside. Will it be a bit dangerous for 800 Astartes to enter?"

The Forge Director's words caused a burst of laughter from the company captains. Without Solzhenitsyn speaking, the 3rd Company Captain Barez said heroically:

"As long as we still have chainswords in our hands, bullets in our guns, and any heart is still beating, even if there are millions of enemies, they are nothing but chickens and dogs!"

Seeing the Astartes so confident, the Mechanicum Sage no longer said anything, but said:

"If possible, try to preserve the key facilities, because they are very difficult to repair or rebuild."

Solzhenitsyn readily agreed to the other party.

"Of course, don't worry, we must protect the territory of the Empire, and also protect the property of the Empire. However, considering that we will have to launch operations against the Necrons in the future, Director, you need to urge the forges to produce more heavy servitors or weapons that can pose a threat to heavy targets. They are different from the Genestealers."

"Understood, I will take care of it."

Solzhenitsyn then looked at the company captains.

"Everyone, return to your respective companies immediately, and start the operation after one standard Terra hour!"

"Yes!"

As the detailed battle plan was passed to each company, the warriors immediately took action, going to the armory to collect the various equipment needed for the operation, and quickly went to the hangar to assemble. As early as the Stormbirds and Thunderhawks went to the ground, the Stormclaw formation had already arrived at the Mechanicum airport on the ground to stand by.

When the Space Marines were preparing for battle, the Galaxy-class transport ships also "spit out" transport boats one after another, filled with apprehensive soldiers heading to the smoky Mechanicum city for the first time on a real battlefield.

But at this time, Solzhenitsyn found someone alone.

"There are Necrons here."

Inside the Light of the Heart, the battle barge of the White Templars, in a secret room, Solzhenitsyn stood in front of a life-size screen, watching the busy scene in the hangar. Behind him was Okam's figure, half-buried in the shadows.

"Could it be a trap?"

"Are you worried about the World Engine incident happening again?"

"I just suspect that things won't be such a coincidence. As soon as I arrive, I find that there is a Necron tomb here."

"Many years of experience tell me that there are really many coincidences in this world, but among many coincidences, there is often an invisible line, but few people can grasp this line."

"I remember you said that you have dealt with Necrons."

"Sort of."

"Is this a signal of the Silent King declaring war on me, or some kind of warning?"

"I haven't dealt with it, but those soulless machines are not as mysterious as the Eldar. They act quite directly."

"Then what if I want to warn it through this?"

"This will be seen as a provocation."

"I want to lure it from behind the scenes to the front stage."

"Can you afford such a risk?"

"I believe that those pseudo-Macados and it no longer have common interests. If it shows up, their reaction will be stronger than mine."

"Stirring up the water is a technical job. If you are not careful, you will be the first to drown."

"But at least it's an active behavior."

"I agree with that."

Solzhenitsyn turned around and looked into Okam's eyes.

"Then you will act with me this time."