Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 281, Section 279: Insect Nest Tentacles
"Pavian, how's the unit I had Will assemble coming along?"

"Lord Weir's report indicates that the formation is complete. He has drawn two Ranger Legions from the Dynasty's battle order, both of which are led by the Dynasty's most loyal officers. The soldiers are all rigorously trained clone soldiers, and in your name, he has hired two companies of Blood Raven Primal Astartes from the Blood Raven Chapter's Chapter Commander."

Chapter Master Gabriel agreed to our request without hesitation, after all, one-fifth of the Astartes in the Blood Ravens Chapter now came from within our dynasty.

The Blood Ravens now numbers over a thousand people.

Furthermore, you also brought them a large number of gene seeds.

I believe this force is sufficient to handle most situations. If necessary, Lord Vell can also call upon Lord Kerrigan and Lord Artanis for support from the Zerg and Protoss.

Gao Yi nodded after listening.

This impressive team is one of the key assets Gao Yi relies on to stabilize his monetary system.

Although the credit points are held on the platform, the buyer will not suffer a significant loss if the other party does not deliver the goods.

However, too many issues will obviously affect the platform's reputation.

After all, nobody wants to keep making futile deals, and this unit is there to deal with potential fraudulent transactions.

Gao Yi's punishment for false or fraudulent behavior is much more direct, not only deducting the other party's credit points but also banning their right to use the platform.

Under the real-name registration system, if you commit fraud on the platform, this disciplinary force will set out from the Dynasty to make you understand the importance of integrity.

Such a force is already powerful enough to deter users on most platforms.

The smooth operation of the expansion platform made Gao Yi realize the importance of promoting it throughout the entire empire. It is conceivable that if it can be successful, Gao Yi can obtain all the resources he needs for development without the need for plundering wars and expansion.

The new economic environment in the Warhammer world will bring tremendous development to many planets, which in itself will strengthen the power of humanity.

Of course, if this were truly extended to the entire empire, Gao Yi wouldn't be able to pocket all the transaction fees.
Whether it's regulation or punishment, Gao Yi's current resources are insufficient to maintain order.

With the empire's millions of planets, even if it were only one percent, Gao Yi wouldn't need to do anything else.
The expansion of the empire was inseparable from Guilliman's power and political influence.

However, once the promotion is complete, even if Guilliman gives up the majority of the profits, it will be enough for Gao Yi to support his own development. Gao Yi never intended to become the master of the empire or replace the emperor.

He even harbored the idea of ​​returning to his own world.

Returning to his own world also requires the help of a technology from the stars, an artifact called the Horizon Probe that can be created in the final stage of the Cosmic Creation Ascension Talent. It can pierce through the dimensions of the world and take Gao Yi to other worlds.

What if I could really go back to my own world...?

Even though he now holds a high position of power and enjoys everything he never dared to dream of before, he still longs to return to his own little home. He still prefers to lie in bed and live his comfortable life, and his family is still in the same world.

The connection to the network in front of me has been lost.

“Pavian, Caul, you’ve done a great job. I’m very satisfied. You should keep optimizing it.”

However, Pavian then led Gao Yi to the bridge. Although he admired Kaul, there were still some secrets of the dynasty that he couldn't let him know. After confirming that everyone around him was a trusted confidant of the dynasty, Pavian spoke to Gao Yi.

"My lord, Governor Rebecca said that the Dark Eldar seem to be having some problems. And Lord Cypher, who left the Empire with the Dynasty fleet, also said he has something important to tell you."

"Important matter? I understand. It's been a long time since we left Argasus. We need to bring the central server back to Argasus. I'll go see Guilliman and then we'll prepare to go back. First, inform our fleet and get ready to depart."

Gao Yi took Kaul to find Guilliman, and there was no need for Terra to stay any longer.

The cold and oppressive environment made Gao Yi eager to leave.

The guards bowed their heads and saluted when they saw Gao Yi arrive, but did not stop him.

It wasn't just because Gao Yi was now a High Lord, but also because he knew Gao Yi was in cahoots with the two Primarchs. When they arrived at Guilliman's office, Guilliman was still engrossed in handling official business, and Gao Yi could clearly see a hint of fatigue on his face.

At this moment, Guilliman shed his armor of fate and sat at his desk wearing a robe.

Upon seeing Gao Yi's arrival, he also put down his work.

"Lord Gao Yi, you've come to see me, I'm sure you have brought me good news, right?"

"You guessed right. If you hold on a little longer, you'll probably be this tired soon."

Kaul then began to explain his findings, and Guilliman visibly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Kaul's presentation.

Once the government service system is built, it can be extracted from the endless stream of government affairs.

As the Ministry of the Interior gradually stabilized and no major rifts tore the Empire apart, a large number of Astrologian messages from across the galaxy were sent to Terra, all hoping to receive support from the Primarchs.

"Kaul, I will gather all the resources you need and establish a similar government platform for me as soon as possible. My people and the Ministry of the Interior will fully cooperate with you. As for Lord Gao Yi, I think the trading platform you mentioned for promotion is feasible. I can also use the power of the Empire to help you promote it, but my people must also join the supervision."

Moreover, the Empire of Interests takes 9%! You know very well that I need these resources to reform the Empire and save more humanity, and most importantly, what about the warp drive technology? The optical communication system isn't enough.

"Ninety percent? You're really greedy! Eighty percent! That's the bottom line! I'm contributing my technology as equity, and that's only because of my contributions to the empire as a high lord. Otherwise, I would want more!"

The jump engine will take another two to three years to develop; these things can't be rushed.

Some of your important warships can go to Argasus. I can make some minor modifications, as I don't have enough for myself.

"Two to three years? Okay, I can wait. I'll wait for your good news. I also have something to ask you, and only you can do it in the short term."

"Only I can do it?"

"The Tyranids have appeared... I received a message from the Hades system, the Tyranid tentacles are spreading there, the Leviathan Tyranid tentacles of this hive."

However, a considerable number of imperial fleets have already gathered in that area, which is also within the sphere of influence of the Holy Blood Angels, forming a natural barrier.

However, I still hope you can provide support there. Only your fleet has sufficient mobility. To assemble my expeditionary fleet, I mobilized too many Ultramarines and fleets from nearby star systems. There simply isn't enough time to support the Underworld Star System now.

"Tyron? Hades..."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yi immediately thought of the Battle of Baal between Tyrion and the Blood Angels...

That was an enormous Zerg hive ship... There were even two Necromancer dynasties involved, and even fragments of the Protoss were thrown into the battlefield.

The battles with the Tyranids were all futile, and Gao Yi couldn't think of any benefits he could gain from them.

Besides genes.

“Guilliman, this time the Hive fleet will be larger than you can imagine. The fleet there simply cannot stop that Hive tentacle. I can send out troops for initial support, but you must also start assembling your fleet.”

"Do you know anything?"

Guilliman learned from the Emperor that Gao Yi knew a lot about what would happen in the future.

“I do know that, and I am certain that if we do not go to support them, the Hades system, along with Baal, will be swallowed up, and countless people will die in this war. Even if the Blood Angels gather all the power of the chapters and their sub-churches, it will be to no avail. And if Tyrannosaurus really does devour everything there, it will grow to an absurd size.”

Upon hearing Gao Yi's words, Guilliman frowned...

"I need to get back to Agath first. I must be fully prepared to fight this Tyrannosaurus Tentacle."

(End of this chapter)