Warhammer 40k: Collector of Terra

Chapter 39 The National Religion Fleet
Even in the cold sea of ​​souls, the original body could clearly feel the bright light of the [Star Torch].

The closer you get to the [Throne World], the brighter the light of the Star Torch becomes!Even navigators who have looked directly into the Emperor's glow are unable to discern direction in such blazing light.

In order to avoid being swallowed up by the light of the Star Torch, there are clear regulations in the "Naval Code"!It is forbidden for any warship to conduct subspace navigation within the solar system to which the Throne World belongs.

The long warp voyage has come to an end, and it is time to leave this crazy sea of ​​souls.

"The fleet has arrived at the designated location."

"Shutting down the warp drive."

"Attention all crew members, prepare for the shock of entering the physical universe."

[Message Servants] placed throughout the battleship mechanically repeated the captain's instructions.

The roaring subspace engine has stopped!Almost instantly, the chaotic and crazy sea of ​​souls began to reject the existence of the imperial fleet.

After a brief feeling of weightlessness, the huge imperial fleet returned safely to the physical universe.

The light from the star [the sun] fills every imperial warship, and the golden light shines in the dark galaxy.

After getting used to seeing the weird and crazy scenery in subspace, the slightly dazzling golden sunlight turned out to be so bright and magnificent.

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Through the "Astral Language Network" that connects the entire empire, news of the Primarch's arrival in the solar system was conveyed to the throne world of Terra.

The first to get the news was the Forbidden Army, which had been guarding the Golden Throne for ten thousand years.

Because of the [Horus Heresy], the Custodes' attitude towards the Primarch is generally very bad!

But Gawain, who is recognized by the emperor, is an exception!To the Custodes, the Primarch who could lift the Emperor's Sword was second only to the great Lord of Mankind in their hearts.

The return of the Primarch makes every Custodian excited!

[Marshal of the Imperial Guard] Trajan Valoris personally signed the order and mobilized the [Golden Fleet] of the Imperial Guard Legion to go to the edge of the solar system to welcome the arrival of the Imperial Regent.

To be honest, Trajan was not actually worried about the safety of his original body!The reason why the [Golden Fleet] was sent was just to prepare the [Guard of Honor] to highlight the identity of the original body.

Entering the solar system means entering the realm governed by [Throne World] Terra.

The [Beast War] that took place two thousand years ago in No. 30 almost destroyed the entire Terra!If it weren't for the "Final Wall Agreement" initiated by the Scions of Dorne, I'm afraid the heart of the empire would have been reduced to ruins.

Since the Beast War, the [High Lords Council] has realized the importance of forming a defense line on Terra.

After nearly a hundred generations of high lords’ efforts, the defense within the solar system has become as impenetrable as the Wall of Sighs!
The Astra Militarum and the Imperial Navy formed an array and patrolled every corner of the galaxy. The battleships from the [Inquisition] monitored the invasion of aliens and Chaos at any time!

The giant fortress [Phalanx] where the [Imperial Fist] battle group is stationed is suspended above the Throne World!Defend Holy Terra against all enemies of the Empire who dare to invade.

Terra's defenses are strong enough, and with the addition of the Gothic fleet following the original body...

It is no exaggeration to say that in this crazy galaxy, no enemy of the Empire has ever been able to threaten the safety of the Primarch under such careful defense.

But Trajan forgot one thing, a strong defense line... often disintegrates from within.The moment the Primarch arrived in the physical universe, so did the depraved and malevolent plans of the Daemon Prince Fulgrim.

Under the leadership of the original body ship [Emperor's Eye], the huge imperial fleet marched towards the Throne World along the established waterway.

But just as the fleet was about to cross Pluto, another fleet suddenly appeared in the divination array of the [Emperor's Eye].

That was not a fleet belonging to the Imperial Navy or the Inquisition.

"This is the missionary fleet of the state religion!" Celestine, who was following the original body, recognized the origin of this fleet. "The ship guarded in the center is the ship of Pope Decius. !”

"Why did the fleet of the Holy Father appear here?" Shield Captain Valerian frowned.

According to the calculations of the [Thinker] array, the route of the Ecclesiastical Fleet partially overlaps with that of the Primarch Fleet!If neither side takes evasive measures, the two fleets will collide head-on in 10 minutes.

In order to ensure the safety of the original body, the Gothic Fleet adopted the strictest defensive array to guard the "Emperor's Eye". If it rashly changes its direction of travel, the fleet's defense may be exposed.

Although [State Pope] Decius has a distinguished status, he is nothing in front of a noble son of the emperor.

Shield Captain Valerian identified himself in the short-frequency communication and asked the Ecclesiastical Fleet to evade immediately.

But what came from the other side of the communication was always just death-like silence.

"One last warning!" After many consecutive communications with no results, the shield captain's expression turned completely gloomy. "You are limited to evade within 5 minutes! Otherwise, it will be regarded as betraying the Golden Throne."

[Betrayal of the Golden Throne] This is an extremely serious accusation!Even if Decius is the [Pope of the State Church], he will become a sinner under the accusation of this accusation.

But unfortunately, the state religion's fleet still didn't move at all.

The Forbidden Army has issued a final statement!What will greet the Ecclesiastical Fleet will be the surging artillery fire from the Gothic Fleet.

"Attention all ships!" The shield captain's voice echoed in the fleet's communication band, "The Ecclesiarchy fleet appearing in front has turned away from the glory of the throne! For the sake of the emperor, destroy them!"

After a few months, the Gothic fleet once again entered a war posture.

Naval torpedoes and missiles of various types have been pushed into the bomb bay!The melt beam and light spear array began to charge, and the huge mechanical arm loaded the brass shells branded with [Purity Emblem] into the macro cannon.

The burning wrath of the Emperor is ready to strike! ! !

"Fire!" Following the cold instructions from the captains of each ship, the divine excommunication from the Lord of Humanity rushed in instantly.

Even though the Ecclesiastical Fleet has raised its void shield in advance, how can a civilian model of void shield... be able to compete with the military armament carrying the emperor's wrath?

Almost instantly, the cannon fire in the sky overloaded the void shield of the Ecclesiastical Fleet!

The hull of the national religion battleship was torn apart by the shock wave, and blazing flames filled every corner of the battleship!In the first round of gunfire, more than six state religion warships became space junk forever.

But no one showed any mercy.

(End of this chapter)