Warhammer 40 A New Hope

The relationship between [Scattered Soldiers] and [Death] has never been good. [Scattered Soldiers] Mox believes that this is a necessary sacrifice. After all, the casualties in the previous battle were indeed not small. However, [Death] Elena denounced the two for their shamelessness, saying that if victory can only be achieved by sacrificing civilians, it would be better not to do it.

The Knights Templar remained neutral. They seemed to be very Buddhist, or had little interest in most things.

"It will take at least one to two days for the alien counterattack army to gather." The quartermaster suddenly said. "Your presence has forced them to face up to this war and mobilize more weapons, resources and troops..."

"Your presence brought new weapons and fighting methods, which forced them to prepare more, rare or even non-existent equipment for the counterattack..."

"This has slowed down their troop gathering speed to a certain extent."

"The casualties of our troops are obvious to all. In terms of numbers, we are completely outnumbered by the aliens who have been operating for so many years in a direct battle. We really need to reduce casualties as much as possible..."

"But at the same time, we should not and must not sacrifice innocent lives for the sake of victory. This goes against our ideals..."

"So, what do you want to do?" Zhang Yi asked.

"We can try to evacuate as many civilians as possible from the area," the quartermaster said. "But we can't do it alone..."

"What do you want to use to transport and evacuate personnel? Your small transport plane?" Zhang Yi said.

"...Use the Avenger." The quartermaster was silent for a moment, then said, "Park the Avenger nearby and use it to transport and evacuate ordinary people."

"You're so close to the alien army, why do you want to park the spaceship you got with so much difficulty? Aren't you afraid of being shot down?" Zhang Yi said. "We have detected traces of at least two flying units larger than UFOs around us."

"Their frigate." As a veteran who had joined XCOM and fought against aliens decades ago, he knew exactly what it was. "I thought they had dismantled them all for the [Avatar Project]..."

"That's why I need your help," the quartermaster continued. "In order to take back our Earth."

"The [skirmishers] should be able to send out some of their soldiers to assist you in defending the ships and evacuating the civilians." Moloch said first.

"The Death Gods are no problem, we will be the best scouts and assassins." Elena said without showing any weakness.

"The Templar's blade will serve you," said Quarles.

"The city has just been captured, and we need a lot of manpower, not to mention that we lost a lot of people in the previous battle." The representative of the resistance army said. "But I will try to send some people to assist you."

Finally, everyone looked at Zhang Yi.

"The Astra Militarum needs to garrison the city, so it is unlikely that they will send too many people. The Space Marines also need to stay in the city to defend against the remaining two Chosen Ones who may attack." Zhang Yi said. "You don't want to lose the city you have conquered with great difficulty for no reason, do you?"

"Or do you think you can defend this place with just your limited weapons, equipment and personnel?"

"However, I can still allocate a part of the Astra Militarum to assist you. With only these, Master Kwa Kwat is unlikely to go with you. He was exhausted in the previous battle and he needs to rest."

"In addition, there is another unit that can draw firepower for you, but don't even think about ordering them. At most, you can negotiate with them..." Zhang Yi said. "Their political commissars are likely to have died in unknown 'enemy attacks'..."

"But believe me, they are trustworthy and..."

"Very good at hitting."

38. Interference and rescue operations (I)

Huge frigates were hovering in the air. These alien ships that appeared from time to time during the invasion were the prototypes of the XCOM organization's mobile base, the Avengers.

During the Invaders period, these alien frigates, which were the size of three or four UFOs, each appeared as if a large number of alien troops were present, and also meant that a large number of humans were captured.

Even the XCOM organization, which had the support of various countries at the time, had only one record of shooting down such a large ship - that was the predecessor of the Avenger.

During the time when the elders officially began their full-scale invasion of the Earth, dozens of such alien frigates of all sizes, as well as even larger ships, appeared around the world.

Their appearance is undoubtedly a "dimensionality reduction attack" for humans who are just beginning to explore the universe. The appearance of a frigate over a city usually means the fall of the city.

During the period of "peaceful development", this type of frigate gradually disappeared. In the beginning, you could still see a few patrolling alien frigates, but now this type of ship larger than UFOs is almost extinct.

Obviously, although the elders gave up most of the spaceships because of the extremely small number of human resistance forces and the huge amount of resources required for the [Incarnation Plan], they still retained a small number of frigates and UFOs.

And now, because of the appearance of Zhang Yi and his army, the elders had to take out these precious ships again.

Although in fact, the elders' hidden treasures may not be enough to defeat a [Moon-class Cruiser].

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The plan was decided, and the XCOM organization's "Avenger" parked at the airport in the occupied city and began supply operations.

It is now noon of the second day after the siege ended. After a night of comfort, the emotions of the people in the entire city have finally stabilized again, and the rescue work is proceeding in an orderly manner.

In order to further pacify and control the occupied city, Zhang Yi transferred about 5000 people who were originally engaged in ship maintenance and other work from the cruiser to the city.

The appearance of a large number of ordinary humans and mechanical slaves caused a little chaos for ordinary people in the city for a while.

After all, humans in the Warhammer world are more or less scary in appearance - either their looks are scary, or their various mechanically modified parts are scary.

The mechanical slaves, almost all of whom had been modified to be inhuman, had caused panic among the people to a certain extent.

"At this time, I began to miss the authoritative and violent ruling methods of the Warhammer world. Can you believe it..." Zhang Yi covered his face. "At least, there is no need to worry about public opinion..."

"During this special period, anyone who dares to express an opinion or speak out will be shot."

Fortunately, with the comfort and assurance of the rebels, the panic did not last long, and people in the city began to accept the existence of the slave laborers.

Although his face was still filled with disgust and fear...

But the skills of the slave laborers and various other personnel were impeccable. Various damaged and destroyed facilities were repaired and replaced, electricity and tap water were quickly restored, and communications within the city and the rebels were repaired and strengthened.

At key locations on the streets, [Wolf Spider Sentry Guns] were set up or repaired mutant turrets that were not too seriously damaged.

The occupied factory is heavily guarded, and the members of the Mechanicus inside are conducting research and transforming these "ancient" production lines.

XCOM, the three major human [factions], and the resistance forces are discussing the appropriate personnel and number for the mission, and Zhang Yi has also received an application from Brother Duke.

"You hope that I can let a 'new recruit' join this mission." Zhang Yi said, looking at the tall giant in front of him.

"Yes," Duke replied. "Four Astartes are enough to defend this city, and this battle is a good test."

"The only 'new soldier' ​​who has not served for a hundred years..." Zhang Yi murmured. "His name is Brother Harald, right?"

"Yes," Duke replied.

"Aren't you afraid that he might capsize in the gutter?"

"As an Astartes Brother, you must be familiar with all combat environments." Duke said. "This is a 'compulsory course'."

"Okay, a Space Marine joining us will make this operation safer..." Zhang Yi said. "The most troublesome Chosen Warlock is already dead, so four Space Marines should be enough..."

"Thank you for your approval."

"Don't be like that. I don't think I have the right to order you around." Zhang Yi waved his hand. "You can make the arrangements without my consent. Space Marines should have this right."

"As the person who knows this world best, I should listen to your advice and get your approval," Captain Duke said. "I will not let my men go to die."

"Okay~" Zhang Yi said a little embarrassedly. "You can go now."

Duke's huge body walked out of Zhang Yi's office, and he sat in the chair in silence for a long time.

"...I'm still not used to this kind of thing." Zhang Yi said. "But..."

"You have to get used to it quickly..."

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The wilderness - an undeveloped forest.

The huge Berserker fell on a tree, surrounded by the corpses of mutants and various aliens.

Several Catachan soldiers were sitting around a fire, with a whole parasite being roasted over the flames.

Soon after, a Catachan warrior tore off an entire segmented leg of the parasite, cracked open the shell, and began to eat the little meat inside.

"Hmm...it tastes like scorpion meat."

The parasitic beast's forelimbs contain venom, and the muscles inside, which are covered by a thick shell, contain venom glands and ducts that transport the venom.

If you want to eat them, you either have to be immune to their venom or you know how to handle them.

Obviously, this is not a big problem for the tough guys living on Catachan, a planet that can even make the Tyranids lose face.

In just over a week, this group of Catachan strongmen had become familiar with the surrounding environment and established a hidden residence in the woods.

Then, they began to try to attack and kill small groups of mutants or alien forces around them, and figured out where to get food and what was edible.

After figuring out the combat power and fighting styles of different enemies, they began to compete - the person who obtained the smallest 'prey' would be responsible for preparing food for the others.

The Catachan warriors, who are strong and sturdy, take advantage of every environmental and tactical advantage, hunting down all enemies in the vicinity and collecting all possible useful information.

Not long ago, they received news from Zhang Yi and his team about a major mission - to attract the attention of the enemy at the target location to facilitate the evacuation operation, and at the same time confirm the enemy's main gathering place so that more accurate orbital bombing can be carried out.

At the same time, they are also allowed to use all means to speed up the departure of people from the target area.

Sometimes, drastic measures are called for, and these Catachans don't mind playing that role.

All for the Emperor

"Let's go, everyone." After eating a whole arthropod leg, a Catachan stood up and said to his fellow countrymen around him. "Let's go see what else those aliens can do!"

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Bone Wasteland

The wasteland, which originally had almost no living creatures, was now filled with alien troops.

Simple barracks were quickly built, with huge alien frigates suspended in the air. A large number of mutants and alien soldiers were patrolling the area intensively, and fixed heavy artillery was also spread across every place that might be invaded.

There are a large number of light airships parked in the barracks, as well as several UFOs and tanks equipped with heavy magnetic cannons.

Several psychic network hubs stand in the barracks, maintaining the stability of this psychic network.

Trucks brought the necessary ammunition and supplies here, along with more alien troops and...

Ordinary humans living around here

These unsuspecting humans were inexplicably "recruited" at home, they were forcibly taken away and locked up, and were sent here to be locked up.

Perhaps it was because the act of covering the escape of ordinary people during the previous siege attracted the attention of the elders, so they tried to use the lives of ordinary people as a threat when necessary, and at the same time prevent the opponent's indiscriminate bombing to a certain extent.

The elders who have made so much effort on Earth will not give up everything they have worked so hard for. They cannot accept the interference and sabotage of their plans by the rebels, and they cannot accept the sudden appearance of Zhang Yi and others who try to destroy their plans.

The footage recorded during the siege was played frame by frame, with an Avatar leading several Aethers and other high-ranking commanders to analyze every part of the recording and try to find the weaknesses of the Astra Militarum and the Astartes.

More troops are gathering here, and soon a large-scale counterattack will begin.

The elders who have traveled in the universe for so long have seen all kinds of enemies and encountered all kinds of difficulties and resistance.

But every time, it ends with their victory.

And this time, they thought so too.

No race or planet can stop their plan.

No!

39. Interference and rescue operations (II)

At night, near the Bone Wasteland

The huge Avenger spacecraft landed in the hidden canyon again, with the lights turned off and silence maintained.

An alien light airship flew through the air but did not spot the ship in the darkness.

"[Avengers Squad], [Revengers Squad], [Homecoming Squad], [Psychic Squad]." The military officer said to the nearly 30 soldiers in front of him on the wide apron. "This rescue mission is similar to the previous ones, but there are also some differences..."

"You should know that in order to reduce unnecessary casualties of soldiers, our allies have decided to launch an orbital bombardment on the enemy's current troop concentration area."

"This means that on that day, everything around there will be reduced to ashes."

"Although this means that at least a thousand ordinary people in the vicinity will also be involved, it is correct from a strategic point of view." The military officer's tone was somewhat frustrated. "Right now, even with our allies, it will be difficult for us to carry out a few more large-scale battles."

"We are destined not to be able to save everyone in this mission..."

"Even in this mission, the ordinary people in danger that we want to rescue may not be willing to be rescued by us."

"But that's not important." The commander at the side said, "We can't give up on those who are willing to believe in us just because we can't save everyone."

"Before the orbital bombardment officially begins, our allies will inform us in advance, so that we can have time to pick you up and those who are willing to leave with you." The military officer continued. "Now assign the tasks."

"The three teams, the Avengers Team, the Homecoming Team, and the Psionic Team, are responsible for searching for and bringing back ordinary people who are willing to believe in you and go with you."

"[Avengers Team], you are responsible for establishing an outpost not far from the [Avenger] to support the first three teams. Transfer the rescued ordinary people and monitor the enemy's movements to a certain extent."

"Our allies will send a small number of ordinary troops and a super soldier they call an 'Astartes Brother' to assist us in this operation." The military officer said. "At the same time, there will be an unknown number of secret teams of allies behind enemy lines to harass the enemy, attract the enemy's attention, and provide an advantage for our operation."

"The above are all the arrangements and information."

"I hope everyone can come back alive like before."

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