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Chapter 392 Mechanicus Affairs (2nd Update)
The orbital star ring that Chen Xi had planned in the early stages has now been completed. Although Sage Christensen is very interested in the space necromantic ruins in the Rostov sub-sector, she and her team will have to return to Grya after the orbital star ring is completed.

Sage Christen stood on the observation platform of the orbital ring, his mechanical eyes flashing with a stream of data filled with resentment.

She knew that unless she could find a compelling reason—one that could convince the Great Sage of Kaul and leave the world speechless—she would have to return to Gria with her research team.

The power struggle among the three major Mechanicus factions unfolds quietly through data streams and contractual documents.

The Martian tech priests constantly emphasize legitimate succession, their logic engine deducing various ancient legal provisions in an attempt to prove that all undead relics in space should be under Martian jurisdiction.

The Gloria Forging World is relatively weak, since they were only invited to build the orbital ring. Now that the ring is complete, Caul is making full use of this to get rid of the Gloria Forging World.

Regarding subsequent orders for orbital ring systems, Kaul stated that Mars has also made significant achievements in this area, and if Chen Xi needs assistance, Kaul can connect him with Mars' construction team.

In this undercurrent of power struggle, Mariupol Foundry World adopted a completely different strategy.

Instead of participating in the struggle between Mars and Gria, they quietly consolidated their control over the core world they had already occupied.

While the representatives of Mars and Gria were arguing in the virtual conference space, Mariupol's mechanical slaves had already completed the physical blockade of the target ruins.

They sent only a brief statement to the other two parties, indicating their willingness to relinquish jurisdiction over all other disputed areas.

This seemingly yielding gesture actually conceals a hidden agenda.

While the two major factions were busy vying for more relics, the technical priests of Mariupol had concentrated all their resources on a single objective.

Their encrypted firewalls and independent energy networks have made this core world an independent kingdom that cannot be remotely interfered with.

By the time Mars and Gria finally realized this, Mariupol had already gained complete control over the ruins' infrastructure.

In this situation, neither Mars nor Gria would risk forcing the Mariupol Forging World into the other's camp to plunder their interests.

So, although it seems like they gave up a lot of benefits, the Marius Forging World actually maintained its independent status and profits in the power struggle between the two major factions of Mars and Gria.

Meanwhile, Kaul's clone has already contacted the original body via an encrypted data link.

A massive Mechanicus fleet has arrived in the Rostov subsector, bringing not only the promised Titan Legion but also the Martian faction's ambitions for space necromancy technology.

The Rustblade Legion's evacuation is proceeding smoothly.

The massive Titan machine stood silently in the hangar, where the Mechanicus priests led their skilled laborers in the final maintenance work.

The holy oil was carefully extracted and preserved, and the sophisticated repair equipment was packed into a specially made transport box after a sacred purification ritual.

The crew members carefully checked their equipment, and they meticulously packed away their operating manuals and personal belongings that had been with them for many years.

Some captains were still having their final conversations with their Titans, whispering farewell prayers.

The entire evacuation was highly ceremonial, with each step strictly adhering to Mechanicus traditions. Meanwhile, the newly arrived Titan forces were planning the layout of a permanent base on Rostov III.

Their arrival marks a new chapter in the defense of the Rostov subsector. Although the handover of duties between the two legions will take some time, the Rustblade Legion's return journey is already underway.

Since Chen Xi banished the Throne of the Necromancers and the War Moon of the Orcs to the Khorne Demon Realm, this protracted expedition has come to an end.

The remnants of the Necromancers in space, having lost their core command system, are like decapitated behemoths; they can still struggle, but no longer pose a real threat.

Against this backdrop, the fully-equipped Rustblade Legion seemed to be a waste of its potential.

In fact, during the time Chen Xi returned to the real world, the expeditionary force command had already broken up this powerful Titan force into several combat groups and deployed them to different battlefields.

Amazingly, even when fighting in squads, these Titans were invincible, easily crushing the remaining space undead defenders on various planets.

Now that several key core worlds have fallen one after another, the remaining cleanup work doesn't even require the Rustblade Legion to take action—the few Titans that Chen Xi controlled in the early stages are enough to handle it.

Therefore, the Rustblade Legion's crew members have completed their combat mission and are now only waiting for Chen Xi's formal approval to hand over to the newly arrived Titan Legion and embark on their journey back to their base.

The new Titan legion dispatched from Mars is ready to move in, and their base has been chosen on Rostov III.

This industrial world, which has been initially developed, has unique advantages – the infrastructure of the No. 32 Foundry Complex is basically complete, the geothermal energy network has been laid, and there is a ready-made plasma reactor available.

Although it cannot compare to the sacred temple of forging at the Martian headquarters, it is more than sufficient as a front-line base.

However, the size of this legion is not exactly large: three majestic Warlord-class Titans form a mobile fortress, twelve agile Warhound-class Titans form a rapid reaction force, and two Predator-class Titans are specifically responsible for fire support.

It is worth noting that one of the General-class, three Warhound-class, and two Predator-class aircraft are all "fresh blood" that were recently transported with the fleet.

Each Titan is equipped with a complete pilot crew—the descendants of the Divine Machine Family, who have served the Machine Spirit for generations, are already in their positions.

They are ready to pilot their super machines into battle at any time, but their logistical support is somewhat inadequate.

The Titan Guard soldiers were still getting used to the gravity environment of their new base, while the accompanying mechanical priests were busy debugging equipment in the makeshift sanctuary.

This is not because the Mars side intentionally neglected their duties.

In fact, those transport ships carrying sophisticated maintenance equipment had just finished unloading their cargo.

Building a standard Titan maintenance workshop is no easy task—it requires laying sacred mechanical floors, installing gravity stabilization devices, and setting up a complete set of consecration altars.

Fortunately, the war is nearing its end, and these steel giants have plenty of time to settle down.

The tech priests estimated that by the time they were fully prepared, even the last few space necromantic strongholds would probably have been cleared out.

(End of this chapter)