The Emperor’s Angel of Death

Sorskyan painstakingly guided Yellow Spring Eight into a deep study of the Necron technology, primarily to provide cover for "Project Gravedigger." If the project actually produced something, it could be produced and tested under the guise of Yellow Spring Eight. That way, even if the Inquisition noticed something strange on the battlefield, they would first suspect Yellow Spring Eight of causing trouble.

Additionally, this action was one of the steps to "drag Yellow Spring Eight into the water." First, lure them with benefits, then slowly bind them deeply. Coupled with Yellow Spring Eight's tradition of admiring outsiders, someday they might be directly drawn into the Legion's camp like Ulan Huda.

Of course, this was a last resort. Private cooperation was the best. Sorskyan had no desire to show off; it was best if things could be resolved and handled in secret.

But neither side was naive. There were definitely no free lunches in this world, so the sages simply asked:

"What assistance does Yellow Spring Eight need to provide to your cause against the Necrons?"

Sorskyan smiled slightly and said only one term.

"Styx-class."

Yes, the sage who initially proposed the Styx-class modification plan was from Yellow Spring Eight. This was also an important reason why Sorskyan was certain that the Styx-class was related to the Aeldari, which inevitably led to the history of Yellow Spring Eight.

During the Horus Heresy, Yellow Spring Eight, as a loyalist faction, almost fell into the hands of the traitors. At the critical moment when the battle situation took a sharp turn for the worse, the intervention of a mysterious Eldar army saved the situation. This event led to the development of the Yellow Spring Eight Forge World into a stronghold of the Xeno-sympathizers.

The Eldar who supported Yellow Spring Eight were from Iyanden, the most powerful Craftworld at the time. This can be seen from the Yellow Spring Eight's symbol, which is said to have been changed after the Heresy – a symbol resembling a shrine under the gears. This unique "torii" shrine is the symbol of Iyanden.

Therefore, Yellow Spring Eight has always had a secret pursuit of Aeldari technology, which many members of the High Lords can confirm. Yermolock often clashed with them over this matter. After all, part of the Adeptus Mechanicus, even the "Xeno-sympathizers," their behavior was still crude and barbaric. To obtain technology and samples, they would also attack other races by any means necessary.

So, it was not surprising that the Styx-class model was proposed. This was also the reason why Sorskyan summoned the representative of Yellow Spring Eight alone. He was now pursuing time and efficiency, and having Ulan Huda modify so many Cardinal-class ships would obviously delay progress.

Hearing Sorskyan mention this, Sage Epsilon's visual display flickered a few times, and then he hissed:

"I heard you asked for many Cardinal-class heavy cruisers. It seems you planned to convert them all into Styx-class ships a long time ago?"

"Not very early, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, but I believe this warship is undoubtedly excellent. It would be penny-wise and pound-foolish to deny the entire ship type just because an experimental ship defected."

He did not mention the rumors of xeno-technology in the Styx-class, which showed his attitude.

"Commander Sorskyan, aren't you worried about the attention from Mars and the Inquisition?"

"There is almost no difference in appearance between the Styx-class and the Cardinal-class, and the weapons used are the same. If Yellow Spring Eight doesn't say anything, and we don't say anything, then who will know? The Styx-class incident happened thousands of years ago, who still remembers?"

"Understood, no problem. The ship design center's database should still retain the Styx-class design plans. How many Cardinal-class ships do you need to modify?"

"Currently 13 ships, and may increase in the future."

"13 ships..."

The sage then began complex calculations, and after two minutes said:

"We can provide you with the modified Styx-class ships at a rate of two ships every five years, what do you think?"

Sorskyan shook his head without even thinking.

"Too slow. I believe Yellow Spring Eight's production capacity is more than that, and the enemy won't give us so much time. Maybe in a few years, a Necron dynasty will awaken in the Storm Nebula. At that time, we can't possibly be driving old Cardinal-class ships to fight, right? The enemy's warships are very powerful. To be honest, we suffered extremely heavy losses in the last naval battle with them. They also have a terrifying capital ship that is almost impossible for any of humanity's existing warships to compete with. Even the most powerful Gloriana might not be able to defeat it."

"You should also know that the Styx-class... is an abandoned project. Modifying it is not only technically difficult, but also politically risky. Martian spies are everywhere, and the Forge World cannot openly carry out large-scale modifications..."

Sorskyan waved his hand.

"I know it's difficult for you, and it's difficult for me. Let's all make an effort. There must be at least one ship per year."

Perhaps it was because he had been alone for too long, Sorskyan's tone was more imposing, with no room for negotiation.

The sage was stunned for a moment, and was about to continue arguing, but Sorskyan's following words made him speechless.

"The Adeptus Mechanicus usually looks for Necron tombs that have not awakened, which is very difficult to find. Even if they are found, they must be careful not to alarm the things inside, and they can't blatantly attract attention. After all the effort, they may only get some leftovers. But we will have direct conflicts with the Necrons in the future. During this period, there will definitely be a large number of spoils and wreckage. Yellow Spring Eight is not the only one interested in Necron technology, or rather, as long as you put your heart into it, who can't be Yellow Spring Eight?"

Under this combination of carrots and sticks, the Xeno-sympathizer sage of Yellow Spring Eight could only succumb, and said helplessly:

"I will relay your request to the Forge Master, and I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."

"Of course, I also hope that you can send as many people as possible to monitor the areas where the Necrons are located. Perhaps humanity's hope for fighting these metal monsters lies in Yellow Spring Eight. At least I didn't see any hope on Mars."

Appropriate flattery was necessary. Hearing Sorskyan's words, Sage Epsilon's voice became softer.

"Don't worry, I believe that after others see these things, they will shift their research focus to this. In fact, we have already made some breakthroughs in phase weapons."

"Oh?"

Sorskyan made a surprised sound and immediately followed up:

"That's great. If possible, I would like to see your results, just one or two."

Realizing that he had let something slip, the sage stammered for a long time before saying:

"I will explain to the Forge Master... there shouldn't be any problem."

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