Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 272 Logistics Construction
Chen Xi had complete trust in Locke and his team's judgment. After all, the abilities of these commanders were plain to see; their tactical skills and combat experience were impeccable.

Unless the people and goods sent by "Old Man Huang" are not what they were supposed to be—but Chen Xi felt that possibility was extremely slim.

With the abilities of Loken, Ventanus, and Sigismund, commanding a battle of this scale would be a piece of cake.

Therefore, Chen Xi simply handed over the specific operational command to them.

After all, if he were to personally take charge, the results might not be as good as simply handing it over to these three professionals!
As for the issue of "the goods not matching the description," Chen Xi wasn't worried at all.

He knew very well that unless "Old Man Huang" had no desire for a better future or no longer wanted this star sector, the people he sent would never have made such a basic mistake.

On this point, he had enough confidence in "Old Man Huang".

Although it is well known that "Old Man Huang" often acts "unreliably," apart from that, he is quite reliable in other aspects, especially in serious matters, where he never fails to deliver.

Therefore, after handing over full strategic command to three experienced commanders, Chen Xi chose to remain on the Rostov-2 and focus on the logistical support for the expeditionary force, while also making every effort to improve the Rostov-2's defense system and infrastructure.

He reviews more than a dozen project reports every day to ensure that each step proceeds according to plan.

During the period when the main force of the expeditionary force was conducting military operations in the Donetsk system, the various construction projects on Rostov II were affected to some extent, but they maintained a steady progress.

Every milestone on the project schedule was strictly controlled, and any delay would immediately attract Chen Xi's attention.

In particular, Chen Xi spared no expense in the construction of the orbital star ring, as it was directly related to the smooth operation of the expeditionary force's logistics supply lines.

He personally approved the allocation of additional resources to ensure that every material needed for the project arrived on time.

The second phase of the Star Ring construction has been completed, and Gloria's engineering team is now working diligently to lay the main framework for the third section of the Star Ring.

According to the latest project progress report, the overall construction progress is only about 10% behind the original plan, which is quite ideal progress for such a large-scale space project.

After all, the participation of Sage Christen and the team from the Gloria Forging World in the expeditionary force's operations greatly influenced the project's construction.

Chen Xi expressed his understanding, as the needs on the battlefield were more urgent.

He specifically instructed the logistics department to provide double the supplies to the engineering team in order to make up for the shortage of manpower.

Meanwhile, construction of Rostov III continued uninterrupted.

The project manager of Project 32 did not go on the expedition with the expeditionary force during this period, but devoted himself to the construction of the industrial facilities on Rostov-III.

Under the overall command of 32, the main structure of the factory has been completed, and the expansion of supporting facilities is now underway.

A massive planetary-level forging factory has been erected, its enormous furnaces operating day and night to continuously produce various basic military supplies for the expeditionary force.

From standard laser gun energy batteries to spare parts for armored vehicles, this factory is gradually increasing its production capacity to ensure that supplies to frontline troops are not short. The workers' three-shift system keeps the factory constantly active, and the roar of the production lines never stops.

Although so far, the factory on Rostov-III has mainly focused on logistics supplies and spare parts needed by the shipyard, the production of truly important weapons and equipment remains limited.

But Chen Xi knew very well that this was only a temporary transitional phase.

With the continuous expansion of the factory's scale and the systematic development of mineral resources within the sub-stellar region, the factory's production capacity is increasing at a visible rate.

The mining fleet transports tons of raw materials back from the nearby asteroid belt every day, and the refinery's chimneys are always belching out thick smoke.

The data submitted by 32 clearly shows that the production line is gradually being improved and the workers' proficiency is constantly increasing.

Based on current development trends, this factory will soon be able to complete its transformation from primary processing to full manufacturing, at which point it will become a crucial industrial hub within the subsector, providing solid and reliable logistical support for military operations throughout the subsector.

Chen Xi has already begun planning the next expansion, intending to double the size of the factory next year.

Meanwhile, within the orbital starport of Rostov II, a small shipyard also achieved a milestone breakthrough.

They successfully completed the construction of the first Cobra-class destroyer. Although this warship was only considered a "small guy" in the Imperial Navy's fleet, its launching ceremony still attracted many high-ranking officers to watch.

Chen Xi personally named the warship "Rostov Spear" and, following the tradition of the 3K era, smashed a bottle of holy wine on the bow to bless the new ship's launch.

This marks the Rostov system as having officially acquired the capability for autonomous shipbuilding, the strategic significance of which is self-evident for the entire sector.

Even more exciting is that a brand-new frigate has begun construction on the slipway of the same shipyard.

Workers are busy installing various system modules around the gold keel, and the welding sparks shimmer like stars in the sky. The entire construction site is orderly and demonstrates a gratifying level of professionalism.

The Sector Imperial Naval Command has shown extraordinary interest in this nascent shipyard.

While a few small warships are a drop in the ocean for the massive Imperial Navy, any new shipbuilding and supply channels are invaluable to naval units at the sector level.

After all, the last Luna-class cruisers that were added were second-hand ships transferred from the Solar System twenty years ago.

Therefore, after assessing the shipyard's actual capabilities, the Sector Navy did not hesitate to place an order for a light cruiser, which will be built after the frigates currently under construction.

At the signing ceremony, the naval representative stated, "Every new warship is a gift from the Emperor, and every new shipbuilding milestone is a blow to the Empire's enemies! Although the Rostov Shipyard is still small, it represents hope and is proof of the Empire's continued presence in this sector."

Undoubtedly, although the fighting on the front lines remains intense, the vigorous development and construction in the rear have provided a solid foundation for the expeditionary force's operations. Chen Xi would not make the mistake of leaving frontline soldiers without sufficient weapons, equipment, and logistical supplies, or having them fight the enemy with bayonets on empty stomachs.

(End of this chapter)