The player is playing like a god, and has already advanced to Space Marine level at the start.

Belisarius Caul, that metal monster, has finally moved.

The mechanical ark "Belissau" has been unlocked.

The steel behemoth, crammed with the fruits of human technological advancement, slowly turned around.

It took with it the severed hand that was powerful enough to overturn the laws of the universe, and headed towards Mars with satisfaction.

With Kaul gone, the Skyblade VII airport returned to its deserted state.

His gaze pierced through the vacuum, the outline of the departing warship reflected in the glass.

"Commander."

Heavy footsteps sounded behind me.

Each step felt like a heavy hammer slamming into a metal plate.

Lei Zhan, He Chenguang, Wang Yanbing, Li Erniu, Xu Tianlong, Song Kaifei, and Wei Laoqi, among others.

The men who had initially fought alongside him to break through the encirclement were now all trapped inside brand-new Mark X power armor.

The ceramic steel casing has a cold, hard gray sheen.

Although they hadn't had time to apply the "Burning Heaven" battle group's insignia, the murderous aura had already permeated the hall.

Lu Xiao turned around and glanced at everyone's faces.

"Have the things Caul left behind been put into storage?"

Lei Zhan took a step forward, the sound of his chest armor striking against the ground resounding.

"Report! Gene seeds, power armor, ammunition, and those four hundred Iron Cavalry Terminators have all been moved into the core armory."

"The three psionic barriers and five layers of physical locks are all open. No one but you can touch those treasures."

Lu Xiao nodded.

He walked to the command console and lightly tapped his fingertips on the holographic tabletop.

A huge organizational chart filled half the space.

This is the basis of the Astartes Codex, but many details were torn apart and reassembled by Lu Xiao himself.

"Brothers, we've built up our wealth and established our reputation. Now, we need to make sure this banner is firmly planted."

Lu Xiao's voice resonated in the hall, carrying an air of unreasonable authority.

"Thunder Battle!"

"arrive!"

"You used to be a top soldier, and I know your willpower and leadership best. You are the spearhead of this battle group."

Lu Xiao grabbed a gleaming gold skull badge from the table and slammed it heavily onto Lei Zhan's breastplate.

"You're the company commander. Those four hundred Iron Cavalry Terminators are all under your command. I want you to lead a demolition team. No matter what kind of scum they come from, as long as you show your face, you have to smash their defenses to pieces."

Lei Zhan stared at the badge on his chest.

He slammed his fist into the breastplate, the impact of his fist against the metal creating a loud crash.

"Mission accomplished! The first strike is your sharpest sword!"

Lu Xiao turned to look at Wei Laoqi.

"Seventh Brother Wei".

"exist."

That's a priest's attire.

"Guns and cannons alone are not enough. If a soldier's heart is cold, even the thickest armor is just scrap metal. You are the chapter chaplain. Go and tell those recruits why we kill. Go and teach them what it means to have hatred etched into their bones."

Wei Laoqi caught the helmet.

"I will make them remember this. Mercy to heretics is a knife stabbing into humanity."

Lu Xiao shifted his gaze with satisfaction to the remaining people.

He Chenguang.

"arrive!"

"Your marksmanship and tactical instincts are top-notch. You're the second company commander. I want you to lead a unit that can run the fastest and fight the furthest. Avoid head-on confrontations. Like a falcon, before the enemy can react, peck out their eyes and tear their throats."

"Yes! Second Company understands!" A cold glint flashed in He Chenguang's eyes.

"Wang Yanbing".

"arrive!"

"I like your reckless spirit. The Third Company is yours. I need a group of crazy, daring guys, specifically for taking on tough challenges and urban warfare."

"Don't worry, Commander! I'd like to test whether those gluttonous beasts have tougher shells or our chainsaw swords are more dangerous!"

Wang Yanbing grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Li Erniu".

"Here...here!" Li Erniu stood up straight, but his voice was a little weak.

"Be steady. Your stamina is the most solid line of defense in the warband. The four-legged kill is yours. I want you to be the warband's shield. As long as you stand there, you'll hold up the sky if it falls."

"I...I promise I won't let a single piece of trash get across!" Li Erniu roared hysterically, his face flushed red.

"Song Kaifei".

"arrive!"

"Since you used to fly planes, don't waste your skills. The Fifth Company is yours, and the entire air strike force of the battle group is under your command. The Rand assault boats, the Storm Ravens, and the Thunderhawks to come, are all at your disposal. I will unleash the fury of the heavens."

"Just you wait and see! Whether it flies in the sky or runs on the ground, I'll make it look amazing!"

Song Kaifei rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"Xu Tianlong".

"arrive!"

"You're meticulous. The Sixth Company is yours; you'll be responsible for recruit training and tactical preparation. You're the battalion's water reservoir, and also the fire brigade in critical moments."

"Understood. I will train these greenhorns into real wolves."

Xu Tianlong pushed up his nose, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

After the distribution was completed, the atmosphere in the hall became even more tense.

This is not a division of power; it is handing one's life over to the other.

In this era of gods rising up, this group of people will represent humanity's most powerful military force to fight for the right to live.

"The framework is in place, the backbone is in place, and the equipment is in place."

Lu Xiao walked back to the throne, turned around, and his gaze was so deep that it was impossible to see the bottom.

"Right now, we lack the most crucial thing—people."

Holographic projection has changed.

The Earth slowly rotates in mid-air.

The once azure planet is now covered in black and red scars.

Although the main force of the Taotie was driven away, ruins were everywhere and the population had decreased sharply.

"The data looks terrible."

Lu Xiao pointed to those low-density red areas.

"Although China has preserved its core population, it has lost more than half of the world's population. The majority of those remaining are the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled."

He paused, his tone turning cold.

"According to the old rules of the Astartes Codex, the selection mortality rate is terrifying. Out of a thousand people, perhaps one will survive. At this rate, we won't even be able to assemble a single battle group."

"Then what do we do?" Lei Zhan frowned deeply. "Lower the standards? Wouldn't that mean producing defective products? They'd just be cannon fodder on the battlefield."

"Standards cannot be lowered, but barriers must be removed."

Lu Xiao knew what was going on.

He looked down on the pharmacist's shamanistic rituals.

The golden interface in his mind was glowing faintly.

【Medical Repair and Gene Stabilization Module】

This is a true miracle. It could also be said to be a gift from the emperor.

Once we're in the fray, we can protect those guys' lives and minimize the rejection reaction.

"We don't have time to waste."

Lu Xiao scanned the entire room.

"The Taotie have retreated, but the demons remain. That old bastard Karl is keeping an eye on things. Even those winged demi-humans might not stay with us forever. We must mass produce troops."

He swung his hand heavily.

"Pass on my orders."

"Effective immediately, a conscription order is issued. The age limit is extended to 14 to 20 years old. Anyone with a clean record, good health, and no disabilities will be recruited."

He Chenguang was stunned. "Commander, this mortality rate..."

"I'll carry it."

Lu Xiao interrupted him, her eyes revealing an unreasonable arrogance.

"I have a way to bring them back. As long as these kids can survive the first round of selection, I can turn them into steel giants."

"Time waits for no one, let's get moving, company commanders. Go and bring our new recruits back."