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Chapter 170 Strategic Analysis
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Macurag Third Line of Defense: Bormina Fortress World.

Marius Augustus Calgar, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines and Lord of Macragge, is currently facing the psionic communication initiated by Digglis.

This greatest chapter commander since the fall of Primarch Robert Guilliman appeared somewhat reserved as he faced the faces before him.

Septimius, Ultramarines Sword Champion, and the first Chapter Leader of Obsidian Blades.

Calga certainly recognized the venerable elder, but at this moment his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, puzzled as to why this ancient warrior, who should have long since faded into history, had reappeared in the world.

Ernesto de la Cruz, leader of the Invincible Guard of the Ultramarines, and vice commander of the Ever Victorious Army.

Calga’s gaze lingered briefly on him; the portrait of this legendary warrior still hangs high in the Hall of Honor of the Ever Victorious Army, for future generations of warriors to look up to.

However, the chapter leader's fingertips unconsciously tapped lightly on the gauntlets of his power armor. Why was a death clearly declared in historical records overturned?

However, when his gaze finally fell upon the imposing figure in the center of the command throne, all his doubts vanished like morning mist facing the rising sun.

Romulus, leader of the expeditionary fleet and Lord of Dawn.

He sat regally on the throne, majestic and serene. His very existence was an answer, a possibility: the Emperor may have shaped this new Primarch by referencing the role of the Primarch of the Thirteenth Legion.

The contact between the expeditionary fleet and Macurag did not come suddenly.

Long before the main fleet set sail, a small advance team composed of Astartes think tanks, independent of navigators, had already headed straight for Macurag.

Calgar was fully aware of the expeditionary fleet's existence, and although communication across the stars was delayed due to distance, the two sides maintained a stable and regular exchange.

However, this was the first time they had ever faced each other so directly.

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Calga subconsciously controlled the newly repaired second heart, gradually slowing its beating rate.

His gaze swept discreetly toward Digris beside him, the scepter in the think tank curator's hand, inherited from the hero Makado, emitting a faint psionic glow.

Digglis's loyalty was beyond question, and he dedicated a long time to Macurag.

But at this moment, the warband leader couldn't help but wonder if this highly respected warrior was toying with him using psionic powers.

Despite being separated by countless light-years and connected solely by psionic communication, Kalga clearly felt an indescribable sense of oppression. The being projected was no ordinary combat brother, but rather an individual of a higher rank.

Calgar had never seen the Primarch in a conscious state.

But if one were to seek a point of reference for how one feels at this moment, only the Father of Genetics, who was placed aboard the Samothrace, could be compared to him.

—A legendary warrior who rose from the dead.

—A mysterious existence suspected to be the original.

Every detail is alarming, and every clue is reminiscent of a chaotic conspiracy.

After all, those who commit blasphemy have no idea what the bottom line is.

"Commander of the Calgary Campaign".

Romulus's voice broke the silence.

"Lord Romulus, Lord of Dawn, I salute you in the name of the Ultramarines."

Calgar responded immediately, his power armor joints emitting a slight hum. He leaned forward slightly, adopting the most standard listening posture.

In the shadows beyond the reach of the communication projection, several dark angels simultaneously crossed their arms, clearly displeased.

'His Highness should clearly be the leader of the Legion, how can an Ultra Warrior be made the leader of the Legion!'

"The expeditionary fleet will split into two groups. One group will head to the Koss Line to liberate the planets that are still putting up resistance from north to south, while simultaneously reducing the Hive Fleet's maneuverability."

Romulus had no intention of engaging in any emotional exchange.

The Regent is doing just fine in the Stasis Field, and the Ultramarines aren't like those love-starved, sensitive children like the Angels of the Dead. The younger members might even be able to go home to see their parents on holidays. As long as business is done properly, that's fine.

"Another fleet, including the Imperial Navy, will be under your command. You must hold out until we annihilate the insect swarm in the rear."

Although Romulus had some reservations about how a war that was supposed to be foreshadowed and unilaterally transparent had turned out this way, he didn't say anything more after reading the battle report from Calga.

He raised his hand and unfolded the star map in front of him, and Ramses adjusted his perspective accordingly.

After showcasing their plans through star charts, both sides continued to communicate on tactical details, exchanging information and constantly refining any details they had overlooked.

Calga breathed a sigh of relief and began to fill in Romulus with various details from the front lines of the battlefield.

The Tyranids' battlefield adaptability is indeed excellent and rapid, but their so-called "tactics" are more like the stress response of a wounded beast than an advanced tactic based on anticipating the enemy's movements.

For example, if a swarm's attack is repelled by live ammunition, subsequent attacks will involve thickening their carapace, similar to an adaptive response to a particular environment.

While this characteristic becomes extremely troublesome when combined with the overwhelming numbers of Hives, it also makes Hives strategically very inflexible, as evidenced by the several local defeats suffered by Hive fleets.

[For certain strongholds, the Zerg fleet will not choose to actively detour, but will instead adapt and fight to the death. This means that if the defenders are well-prepared and have enough courage, the Zerg swarm can easily become bogged down, and by the time Imperial reinforcements arrive, everything will have been reversed.]

The tactical analysis, imbued with the flavor of the military affairs department, seemed reasonable and well-founded, but in reality, it was about boosting morale and giving soldiers confidence by constantly belittling the opponent.

But surprisingly, this judgment, after being collectively accepted by Astartes, actually sparked an astonishing surge of resistance from various planets within the Alteramar star system.

The Ministry of Military Affairs has not imposed many restrictions on the use of various types of ground armed forces.

The Planetary Defense Force and the Astronautical Force referenced Romulus's "Terran Alien Strategy Manual, Third Edition (for reference only)".

The deployment of large quantities of promethium weapons and plasma, along with the deliberate burning of the remains of both sides after the war, did indeed cause great trouble for the Terran hive fleet's ground offensive.

At the very least, from the day the expeditionary fleet entered the main planet of Macurag, these planets have been given a chance to be saved.

Calgary handled the situation quite flexibly.

Since the Zerg swarm had seen through the Ultramarines' predicament, it simply brought in Imperial Scythe and Silver Skull to form a joint force, putting these two in charge of battles that did not conform to the Astartes Codex's operational plans.

The Ultramarines, on the other hand, serve as supporting characters, holding down the front lines in areas where they are needed to fight. In these areas, the Ultramarines can better fulfill their role without having to worry about violating the Codex.

Moreover, the quality of the Ultramarines' personnel is not a problem, especially the first and second companies, whose combat effectiveness is top-notch. Even using conventional tactics, the Zerg swarm is no match for them on the front lines.

The defenses have now been stabilized, and the Tyranids' advance has been blocked. The world of Bormina, which bears the brunt of the Zerg swarm's main attack, is currently defended by three warbands.

The other six chapters were dispatched by Calgar to liberate various worlds or to carry out extermination orders on already conquered worlds in order to disrupt the replenishment of the Zerg Hive fleet.

The loss of the mobile fleet has made the fleet strikes of each battle group somewhat inadequate.

(End of this chapter)