Warhammer 40 A New Hope

"...I'll give you a chance to live, but I need you..."

． ． ． A few dozen minutes later...

Mann's car stopped in front of the warehouse and picked up David and Lucy, while Zhang Yi watched them leave.

"I don't know why you take such good care of them." Kadoc, one of the mechanical priests, came behind Zhang Yi and said, "They are of little value to me."

"Just treat it as my willful request." Zhang Yi said. "I told you, I've seen the original ending..."

“So I hope to give them a good resolution.”

In order to let the people of the Mechanicus let David and his team go once again, Zhang Yi proposed that they become part of his Cyberpunk team and do all the dirty work for them, hoping that the people of the Mechanicus would let them go again.

However, Kadok immediately pulled out a low-level [Siliconized Rust Hunter] and said that if David and others could defeat it, they would consider Zhang Yi's proposal.

"Have you ever beaten it?" He muttered as he looked at the ferocious mechanical creature and its extremely sharp claws. "I remember this thing can hunt down Space Marines..."

"David and the others were able to hold out for five seconds because it let them go..."

There was no other way, Zhang Yi could only find another way, using something he knew to make the Mechanicus let David and his gang of petty thieves go.

【Cyborg】

The thing that almost wiped out David's team is also what Faraday, the middleman for David and others' [military technology], is asking them to track down. It is suspected to be one of the black technologies that the Araki Group dug out from the [old network].

With a powerful anti-gravity device that combines both offense and defense, David was able to defeat the attacking Huangban troops by himself after installing that thing.

And as far as Zhang Yi knows, the anti-gravity device is a prerequisite technology for warp travel, and its value is naturally self-evident.

As long as they know David's whereabouts, they will be able to access information about [Cyborg] that was originally inaccessible or difficult to access, and have the opportunity to obtain it without anyone knowing.

Under this condition, the people of the Mechanicus temporarily let David and others go and no longer cared about their second offense.

"But this is the last time." Father Kadoc said. "I hope that the so-called [cyborg] you mentioned is worthy of us letting him go and forgiving them for their next offense..."

"At the same time, I hope that 'their story' is worth all your effort and expense..."

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At this time, Mann was driving towards his team's hiding place.

"Hey, David, are you all right?" Mann, the team leader, asked David who had returned. "They didn't do anything to you, did they?"

"No." David replied. "Mann, are you all right?"

"It's okay, they let us go at the critical moment." Mann replied. "Damn, that guy tricked us! This is not an easy mission at all!"

"It's good enough to survive." Qiwei said, holding a cigarette. "Now I'm curious why they let us go..."

"Yeah, there's no reason for them to let us go, those corporate dogs," Mann said. "What do we have that's worth it?"

Everyone couldn't understand why Zhang Yi and others let them go and let them work for them.

Normally, in Night City, NPCD would not care even if they killed petty thieves like them who entered other people's areas without permission, not to mention that the other party was a big company.

However, Zhang Yi and his men did let them go, which didn't seem right no matter how you looked at it.

Moreover, when David said that their team was already working for Faraday and wanted to refuse, the person in charge of Martis said that they could wait until their team completed the job - this was obviously wrong!

"...It's the thing Faraday asked us to track down." After a moment of silence, Mann suddenly said, "It can only be that thing, otherwise it doesn't make sense."

"You mean that the people from Maltis also want the thing that Faraday asked us to track down, that Huangban thing?" Qiwei said.

"This is the only explanation, otherwise it doesn't make sense." replied the response.

"That's not good news, Mann."

"Yes, but..."

"We have no way out..."

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The building where Martis is located.

"Ah~ Living in a corrupt company is hard enough..." Zhang Yi muttered while lying on the big sofa. "Being a corporate dog is really abominable, but it's also really cool."

The classic state of the cyberpunk world: 1% of the people control 99% of the resources.

In addition to the basic local personnel security of this building, there are also hundreds of Astra Militarum troops and a five-man Raptor unit of the Night Lords who are good at concealment, protecting this place in the dark - even if Adam Hammer comes, he will have to take away the parts.

Speaking of the five-man Space Marine team, one of them can be considered to be the protagonist.

According to the Emperor, that man's brain contains a fragment of the soul of a human being from a certain period in the past, which is so broken that it cannot be broken any further.

Maxim Petrovich is his name. He is a veteran who participated in the Horus Heresy War. Fragments from the past always give him some strange ideas... like American Iai or something...

Of course, there are also occasional headaches and getting lost in the subspace...

Yes, they were traitors, but they did not rebel because they were tempted by Chaos, but simply because they hated the previous Empire.

However, the appearance of Zhang Yi gave them hope, so after some discussion, they chose to return to the empire and fight for that new hope.

He had returned to the Imperium not long ago, and after an audience with the Emperor and a series of examinations, he arrived here to take charge of the safety of the Mechanicus members in this world.

He was also one of the few people who could talk to Zhang Yi - although most of the time he didn't know what he meant or why he knew these things.

"What are those guys from the oil company doing now?" Zhang Yi muttered. "I heard they went to catch a cyber psychopath?"

"... You didn't even invite me to this fun thing!"

Plop! (He was pushed back onto the sofa by the accompanying imperial guards)

. . . . . .

Wee hours

Now is the sleepiest time for human beings, but even at this time, some people still have to go to work.

Just like NCPD

These unfortunate guys are paid low wages and do dangerous work.

It’s okay to deal with some ordinary people or members of small gangs with some effort. If it really doesn’t work, we can call the [Terrorist Mobile Team] to come.

However, if you encounter [cyberpsychosis]... then just pray that you can live to see the sun tomorrow.

Just like now...

A highly cyborg [Cyber ​​Psycho] was using heavy firepower to fire at the surrounding NCPD members, destroying the NCPDs surrounding him along with the vehicles that served as cover.

The attacks of the NCPDs with light firepower only caused some sparks to fly against the "Cyber ​​Psycho" who was shouting and shooting around.

It will take some time for the members of the [Terrorist Mobile Team] to arrive here, but they can no longer hold on.

[I will use a new set of power armor and matching weapons as the price for capturing this specimen alive]

I hope you keep your promise, Father.

Click--!

Suddenly, the surrounding street lights went out, and the entire block where the gunfire was taking place fell into darkness.

brush!

Click--crack!

Tear it apart!

When the light returned, the [Cyber ​​Psycho] who was wreaking havoc not long ago had now disappeared, with only a few weapons left on the ground.

What happened just now?

165. Event: Cannibal Tribe Attacks

White Gate System, Planet C01

The landing spacecraft that had landed had now been transformed into a temporary base.

The several stone houses originally in the residential area were allocated to the mortal colonists who landed here for living after a simple inspection, repair and power supply.

The cold environment on this planet prevents most crops from growing normally outside. In a short period of time, people who land here to live can only eat the limited amount of food they brought with them.

The herd of snow grouse that was discovered first was found again shortly afterwards and all of them were brought back to their settlement.

Taking into account the living conditions, only a few of the dozens of snow yak were kept as a guarantee for future reproduction, and the others were all slaughtered and stored - now they did not have that much extra food and manpower to feed so many livestock.

The cold climate makes hunting difficult. Even though the Space Marines have strong perception abilities, a big problem they need to face is whether there are large prey worth catching nearby.

However, the Ring World, where biological transformation technology was once very advanced and popular, always brings some surprises to these colonists.

Boom!

Several tall trees were knocked down, and a Tyrannosaurus Rex-like creature was running with several metal spears stuck in its body.

call out--!

puff!

Another spear flew over and pierced the creature's head directly. After running a few steps, the huge body fell down with a bang.

"He almost got away." Lorak came out of the woods and said, "It would be difficult to deal with him without guns."

"Imu, come and carry the prey back."

"Yes Captain!"

The new recruit of the [Star Knights] called Im, who was a shepherd before the transformation, was now trotting to the tail of the fallen giant prey. Together with Lorak, he lifted it up and rushed towards the direction of their residence.

Although their regiment had replenished a certain amount of ammunition and weapons at the beginning of the previous operation, the time required for the development of this planet would certainly not be short, and the time of their next replenishment or the ability to produce the corresponding ammunition was still uncertain, so the use of all firearms and energy needed to be strictly controlled.

Before, they and other regiments had learned that in this world, biological modification technology was once very advanced and popular. Modified creatures that had reproduced could be seen on many planets, and the same was true for these dinosaur-like creatures.

This also gives the Space Marines a chance to have a good meal.

The huge Tyrannosaurus Rex was carried back to the settlement. The mortals in the settlement will be responsible for dividing the prey. Part of it will be stored, and the other part will be used as food for the only five Space Marines in the settlement today - Chapter Captain Thad is not usually in an awake state.

There is only one mechanical priest and a small number of high-level mechanical servants in the entire settlement. They and Technical Sergeant Idel are responsible for the current status of various facilities in the entire settlement.

According to the arrangement of the existing power lines, the [promethium generator] that can generate huge amounts of energy has replaced the original [thermal generator], and lights have been installed in various important areas.

right now,

The mechanical priests in the residence - '321 (Three Twenty One)' and Idel are assembling the communication system.

On the building converted from the landing ship, Idel set up the antenna and notified the mechanical priest in the building.

In the communication room filled with the smell of incense and illuminated by a large number of candles, 321 was praying for the communication station in front of him, stamping it with wax and applying holy oil.

Snap——!

As the switch was pulled down, the communication station in front of him flashed green light and various indicator lights lit up.

"This is the colonist of Planet C01. We have set up the communication device to call the expeditionary fleet. Please respond if you hear me."

[Zizizi - This is the expedition fleet. We have received your message. Well done, Father.]

squeak--!

The automatic metal door behind him opened, and the technical sergeant of [Star Knights] walked in.

"Communications are smooth, monk." Three-Two-One said. "I have just contacted the expeditionary fleet that has not yet gone far. This sacred communication machine is in good condition..."

"Although the communication distance is limited because there is no subspace here, there is no big problem in communication within the scope of this planet. It is also possible to go a little further."

"Not a bad start," Idel said. "How many signals can we detect from this planet?"

"Preliminary detection results show that there are about four near us." 321 replied. "It will take some time to detect more distant and detailed signals."

"Does that mean there are at least four local forces with medium and short-range communications?"

"Hopefully it won't be too bad."

drop!drop!drop!

At this time, red lights and shrill alarms sounded, which was a signal that someone was attacking the residential area!

[This is Observer Muro. I found an unknown group of primitive humans approaching our settlement from the southwest. They all have weapons! ]

[About 40 in number, some wearing what appear to be psychic attire]

"This is Technical Sergeant Idel. Tell the non-combatants to hide. Other combatants to prepare to defend against the enemy. At the same time, wake up the commander of the THAAD Corps..."

"We may need his presence for our first interrogation."

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