Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 222 Intelligence and Strategy

Regardless of the Tianshi Corps' response to Chen Xi's conditions, the expeditionary force is finally about to begin its formal advance after hesitating for several months.

During this period, Maimai and Muse also successfully completed their reconnaissance mission and returned with the intelligence needed by the expeditionary force.

"Chen Xi, you have no idea, our journey was simply amazing! It's enough to make a movie!" Mai Mai, who had just returned, loudly told Chen Xi about the difficulties they had encountered along the way.

For several months, they did their best to avoid detection by the Necrons, and every minute and every second was like walking on a knife edge.

Several times, they were nearly caught by the Necrons.

Every crisis is terrifying, as if death is chasing after them.

In order to escape, they had to take various extreme measures, such as releasing jamming signals, disguising beacons, and even sneaking into the warp for a short time to avoid being hunted by the Necrons.

Every escape brings a sense of relief at having survived, but it also makes one more aware that the threat of the Necrons is everywhere.

These life-and-death chases and escapes are as thrilling as Hollywood blockbusters.

"If you really like it, copy the information to me and I will find someone to shoot a movie for you." Chen Xi didn't care too much about it.

In his opinion, this thrilling experience can be made into a wonderful movie, which can not only record this history but also build momentum for the expedition.

If it were in the 40k era, Chen Xi could easily ask the Inquisition or the Empire's propaganda department for help.

It was not difficult for him to shoot a promotional video for the heroes of the empire, after all, the expedition itself had this requirement.

The story of a wandering merchant who ventures deep into the territory of an alien civilization, risking his life and bringing back valuable intelligence is itself worthy of bragging about.

Like Kai Xiaobao, he even has a personal movie with him as the protagonist, which was produced by the Ministry of Military Affairs himself.

This kind of publicity not only boosts morale, but also helps to gain more resources and support for the expedition.

To take a step back, even if we don't look for the Inquisition, there are also technologically advanced Imperial worlds in the Mariupol sector, and there are many planets with film and television companies.

As long as Chen Xi is willing, he can cooperate with them to bring these thrilling experiences to the screen.

If it were the 3K era, Chen Xi felt that it would not be a problem to find someone to help shoot a science fiction movie.

Although the subject matter is not particularly novel, it wins in terms of authenticity. These first-hand materials are enough to make the film full of details and realism. As long as the director is of good quality, it will definitely be a work that will make people's eyes shine.

As for GW's copyright issue... Chen Xi couldn't help but laugh when he thought of this. Making a movie was a face-saving measure for them. If they dared to raise copyright issues, did they want to be kicked in the door by Titan?

"Make a movie? Sure!" Mai Mai seemed interested.

However, this topic was quickly passed over. Intelligence was more important than filming. Chen Xi's attention quickly returned to the core issue at hand.

"What is the situation of this Undead Dynasty? Have they all awakened?" This is the question that Chen Xi cares about most, and there is a hint of urgency in his tone.

"Good news, no." Mai Mai reassured Chen Xi and spoke in a more relaxed tone.

But then, he changed the subject and his expression became serious: "But the bad news is that the one who has awakened is a dynasty overlord, and all the planets he controls have awakened. Currently, there are signs of Necron activity on about four planets.

The military force they can deploy will be no less than the troops you have assembled, and they are all high-quality troops. We don't think we can handle them."

When Chen Xi heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, but he did not show too much worry.

He responded calmly, "That's not a problem. The Empire still has over ten million Crusade troops and three million Astra Militarum reinforcements. If necessary, we can report this to the Ministry of the Interior and mobilize tens of millions of Astra Militarum troops."

Chen Xi never worried about the issue of military strength.

While the Imperium's manpower is strained, it depends on the specific situation, and facing a threat like the Necrons, the Imperium's war machine is fully capable of operating at full capacity.

Mai Mai didn't refute this question. He just asked Chen Xi, "So what are you going to do now? Launch an attack?"

Chen Xi spread his hands helplessly, his tone carrying a hint of pressure: "The expedition has already begun. The army's assembly over the past few months can be considered as consolidation. If we continue to sit here and not send troops, it would be considered cowardice."

His expression seemed a little complicated. Obviously, he was not completely willing to send troops under such circumstances, but the situation was pressing.

If he fights alone, then it doesn't matter when to send troops.

He can choose the timing flexibly and wait for the best opportunity.

But this time is different. This is a holy war launched by the state religion and an expedition launched by the star zone.

If we keep sitting back and not sending troops, there will not only be problems with morale, but also other political implications.

The fanatical followers of the state religion will not tolerate delay, and the nobles and bureaucrats of the sector will take the opportunity to put pressure on them.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Chen Xi decided to send troops now.

"So how do you plan to fight?" Mai Mai placed a data tablet in front of Chen Xi. The screen displayed the specific information of the four awakened planets.

He pointed to one of the fringe worlds and said, "There are currently four awakened planets, and the first round of attack is the easiest.

With our current military strength, it won't be difficult to capture a world on the edge of the Necromancer Dynasty."

He paused, his tone becoming serious. "But once a war breaks out, the enemy will undoubtedly gather their forces and attack with all their might. We'll likely be forced into a seesaw battle, and a war of attrition will put us in a passive position. So, what are your thoughts?"

There was a hint of inquiry in Mai Mai's eyes. Obviously, he hoped that Chen Xi could give a clear strategic direction.

Mai Mai is talking about a more conventional way of playing, starting with the simple ones and then expanding the advantage bit by bit.

This steady-state strategy is a safe bet in most situations, especially when facing an unknown enemy.

However, Chen Xi had completely different ideas.

He shook his head and said with a firm gaze, "We won't attack the fringe worlds! Concentrate our forces and attack the core world controlled by the Undead Overlord. We will try to capture this planet in one round."

He further explained: “For the Necromancer Dynasty, the core world is far more important than the edge worlds, and the assembled army and other forces are inevitably concentrated in this core world.

Rather than attacking the edge worlds and letting them gather their forces to counterattack, it is better to occupy their core worlds first, preventing them from gathering their forces."

Chen Xi's strategy is obviously more radical, but also more risky.

He planned to bite the hardest bone first and directly strike the enemy's core, thereby disrupting the opponent's deployment and rhythm.

If successful, this tactic would quickly break down the enemy's resistance, but if it failed, it could lead to the collapse of the entire expedition.

There is no doubt that risks and opportunities coexist.

(End of this chapter)