From Terra to Terra, the Star Emperor's Holiday

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Chapter 324: Insincere Negotiations

On the asteroid, the bright laser-burning light spear launcher began its own spitting work. This small-scale light spear can increase its power by focusing and merging several surrounding arrays to form a larger beam.

The large array of light spears on the fortress satellite has also completed charging, and the huge light beam spans the interstellar space and quickly hits the light-cured projection.

bang~

The light spear launchers on the asteroid belt and the fortress satellite strictly followed Fusafra's orders and only prepared for two rounds of salvos.

But after only the first round of salvos, the three Moon-class cruisers that were the target were bombarded by the light spears and exploded into pieces like some strange glass works of art.

Those fragments have a glass or gel-like texture, adding a touch of absurd beauty to this heavy universe. However, no one who has ever come into contact with a battleship or spaceship would mistake these strange things for fragments of a damaged battleship.

"No...don't cease fire!"

Because the target was shattered in the first round of attack, all the servitors and technicians operating the defensive weapons were nervous, fearing that they would be severely punished.

Before they could calm down, Fusafra's voice cheered them up again. But when they wanted to obey the order and open fire again, the overwhelming rain of missiles cut through the light mist formed by the shattered photopolymer model, bringing "relief" from the Star Sea Empire to every mecha servant in the asteroid belt.

Just like the 'headlights' of an anglerfish, when the outer ring defense forces of the Forge World exposed their positions in order to attack the photopolymerization model, the 'monster' hidden behind the 'headlights' was revealed.

Star Empire, 9th Specialized Fleet Squadron.

Titan【Boundless Mountains】

Because of the jump technology, Si Ye only left a very small number of fleets in the Ragtomo system to guard the Colossus and engineering vehicles as beacons, and pulled out all the remaining warships at once, trying to convey some shock of the Star Sea Empire to the humans in this expanded area, and at the same time vigorously publicize the name of the Elfendor family, preparing for the future expansion of power.

However, Si Ye only considered giving all the warships hulls to facilitate their integration into the empire, but forgot to consider how shocking it would be for the human empire to have a squadron of the Star Sea Empire in such a remote place.

“Are you…are you kidding me…”

Because Si Ye wanted to make a shocking appearance, he turned off the wide-area interference of the battleships, so Fusafranc could see the "specific situation" of the fleet claiming to be the Elfendor Dynasty fleet through the battleship's auspicious instrument. However, this "specific situation" almost directly destroyed the Lord of the Forge's long-transformed nerves.

A huge battleship, whose length far exceeded that of the Queen of Glory-class battleship, led the way, with three Nemesis-class battleships guarding the huge battleship in a triangular formation. More than 40 Moon-class cruisers followed closely behind, and countless Sword-class frigates and gunboats formed a dense wave of metal.

As an expanded control area of ​​the Nebulous Sector, the Imperial Navy guarding this expansion area shares the same fleet with the neighboring sub-sectors. Since one fleet has to manage one and a half sub-sectors, this Imperial Navy is also expanding with the permission of Terra.

And how many warships does the sub-zone navy have after the authorized military expansion? After excluding warships like Scimitar frigates and Cobra gunboats that can only undertake close-range firepower missions, there are two Retribution-class battleships as flagships, eleven Moon-class cruisers, and twenty-nine Sword-class frigates, a total of forty-two main battleships. This is the entire strength of the Imperial Navy fleet guarding the expansion zone and the surrounding sub-zones.

Strictly speaking, this number of branch fleets is already quite powerful in the Human Empire. As long as they don't encounter any super green tides, the Chaos Warmaster's great expedition, or the tentacles of the hive... ordinary foreign invasions are still easy to deal with.

But when the Elfindor Dynasty's vast fleet drove through the asteroid belt with a joint shield, the originally powerful sector fleet suddenly became a joke.

What's even more ridiculous is that the sector fleet was probably caught up in another battle and didn't respond to Fusafranc's call for help at all.

"Please, please stop! I am willing to compensate your dynasty for all losses!"

Fusafran made a hoarse request for communication. He felt that his nerve cords were overheating, the circulatory fluid in his body was also overheating, and the sobering potion seemed to have lost its effect, making his brain, which stored the grace and wisdom of the God of All Things, feel a little dizzy.

Although the Human Empire in Warhammer 40k still has the Ministry of Justice, the foundation of maintaining the law is still authority and violence. Therefore, in the face of the world-destroying fleet of the Elfindor Dynasty, Fusafran does not think that being killed or the destruction of the Forge World will really make any waves in front of such a powerful Rogue Trader.

"Oh? Your mechanical priests attempted to embezzle the wealth of the Elfendor Dynasty with a ridiculous debt list, and ultimately, out of rage, launched an attack on the Rogue Traders. Is this a problem that can be solved with compensation?"

A short message was sent to Fossa Furlong, which contained a video, a piece of "iron evidence"

Although he did not recognize the Rogue Trader in black and red uniform in the video, he still recognized the Mechanical Priest under his command. Seeing the Mechanical Priest suddenly opening fire at the Rogue Trader, Fusafranc wished he could dig out the Mechanical Priest's brains alive.

"We can discuss whatever you want. We are all bathed in the glory of the great Om Messiah. There is no need to engage in war, right?"

Even in front of his former mentor, Fusafra had never been so humble, but in front of Si Ye's invincible fleet, he had to bow down to him, the Rogue Merchant.

"Then offer me the entire Border Forge World, and I will reluctantly forgive you."

"impossible!"

Upon hearing the conditions proposed by Si Ye, Fusafran subconsciously rejected them. Every Forge World was the Mechanicus's private territory, sacred and inviolable.

Although there have indeed been some imperial forces that have controlled the Forge World in disguise by supporting the Mechanicus priests.

But under the ruthless flow of time, personnel changes will eventually make these Forge Worlds return to the arms of the Mechanicus, but Si Ye's direct demand for ownership will undoubtedly really lead to a Forge World completely out of the control of the Mechanicus.

Especially since this Elfondo Dynasty, whose name has never been heard of, has such abundant martial virtues. If the Border Forging World really falls into the hands of the other party legally and in compliance with regulations, there will be no possibility of getting it back.

"Then there's nothing to discuss."

At Si Ye's instruction, a powerful infernal ray gushed out from the giant orbital accelerator in front of [Endless Mountains], blasting the front of the fortress satellite on alert into a red-hot molten lava lake.

"you!"

The Forge World naturally has more than just this peripheral defense system, but Siye's fleet is too terrifying. Fusafran knows that even if all the defense systems are stacked together, the possibility of victory is very slim.

"Mandeville Point Subspace Navigation Jump Detected..."

The mechanical priests under Fusafranc and the central host of the Night's battleship issued reports at the same time, causing the increasingly tense atmosphere between the two sides to pause for a moment, and they all looked towards the location of Mandeville Point.

Fusafran is begging for reinforcements. No matter whether it is the Inquisition or the Ministry of Justice, no matter how arrogant the Rogue Traders are, they cannot forcibly occupy a Forge World in front of the Inquisition... right?

Si Ye was waiting for witnesses. He asked the Evil God of the Void Realm to create something in this galaxy that could prove the rebellion of the Forge World. One-sided statements were naturally not reliable enough. More witnesses and witnesses would make it easier for the Star Sea Empire to take over this Forge World.

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Chapter 325 Tribunal

"Carcharhinus... Earlier, in Star Voice, you assisted the Rogue Traders in accusing the Border Forge World of rebellion. Is there any... evidence?"

Although they were going in opposite directions, due to the particularity of warp navigation, the Inquisitor of the Hammer Order of the Sector Inquisition, Usadel, boarded his strike cruiser [Abomination] and encountered the Carcharodon battle barge [Nichol] at the exit of the warp channel.

This coincidence made the suspicious Inquisitor subconsciously alert. The fleets of both sides merged the Geller force field, and Usadel began to tentatively inquire about the Carcharodon Regiment.

"My Third Captain Bel-Shar personally witnessed the Mechanical Priests from the border forge world attempt to seize the Rogue Traders' wealth through underhanded means, and after failing, they became enraged and launched an attack."

They were all old hands. Tiberus answered the Inquisitor's questions as steady as a rock according to the information Bel-shar told him.

"...The actions of one Mechanicus cannot be used as an accusation against an entire Forge World... I don't need to explain to Your Excellency the Chapter Master how important the Forge World is to the Imperium."

Hearing this evidence, Inquisitor Usadr frowned.

Some of them are making a big deal out of nothing.

The Forge World, which produces all kinds of heavy weapons and warships, is of vital importance to the Human Empire. Such a small problem has been elevated to the level of accusation of rebellion. If it is true, it is easy to deal with. But if it is false, then the blame of delaying the production of the Forge World will be devastating.

Out of kindness, Usadel reminded Tiberus:

"Furthermore... isn't it a bit inappropriate for the Astartes Chapter to take sides in this aristocratic factional struggle?"

"... "

Standing in front of the communication station, Tiberus glanced calmly at his battle brothers behind him who were operating the warship and helping each other paint the new power armor, his eyes showing determination.

"The Chapter isn't issuing these accusations for any political purpose. The Rogue Trader's assassination was witnessed by members of our Chapter. How could a Mechanical Priest have the guts to attack the ruler of a Rogue Trader dynasty? There must be a deeper problem! As warriors of the Emperor, we have an obligation to eradicate treacherous villains for humanity!"

Tiberus spoke in a strong and righteous voice. Belshar was painting behind him, trying to hold back his laughter, which was very uncomfortable.

"…While this is certainly possible, it's still a serious accusation. I will investigate the truth…"

Usadel almost believed Tiberus's passionate speech.

Seeing that the Carcharodon Regiment was determined to get involved in this mess, he stopped trying to dissuade them and instead returned to his normal work as an Inquisitor, starting to think about how to investigate the mysterious wandering trader from the Elfindor Dynasty.

"Bel-Shar, are you sure everything is alright?"

Although he had made up his mind, Tiberus was still a little unsure about whether to substantiate the rebellion of the Border Forge World.

As the Inquisitor said, a Forge World is too important to the Empire. Unless the other party really exposes those blasphemous acts and jumps into the fight, this matter will at most be settled with compensation under the mediation of the Mechanicus and the Terra government.

“…definitely no problem!”

In response to the chapter leader's question, Bel-Shar thought of the mechanical priest who was burned to death by golden psionic energy and nodded frantically.

That golden spiritual energy must be the divine power of the Emperor. Is there anything that the traveling merchants under the protection of the Emperor cannot do?

What's more, the combat effectiveness of the Rogue Merchant Dynasty is not made of paper. A Mechanicus Moon-class cruiser can be dismantled at will, and the high-energy reaction of the auspicious instrument when it was locked is still vivid.

"The Emperor protects that lord, and the dynasty he rules controls some very powerful Old Ones. Both fist and reason are on his side. Chapter Master, I cannot imagine the possibility of failure."

"Alright...end the warp voyage and prepare to sail out of Mandeville Point."

As the subspace rift opened, the two warships sailed out of Mandeville Point at the same time, but the auspicious array began to explode wildly, plunging the warships into a sea of ​​shrill alarms.

"What the... ghost..."

Although Bel-Shar said that the Rogue Trader had powerful warships, Tiberus didn't take it seriously. He was more concerned about whether this Rogue Trader was the spokesperson or protector of the great Emperor.

But when Tiberus stood in front of the auspicious instrument that was frantically sounding the alarm, he finally understood what the powerful warship that Bel-shar was talking about meant, and felt a little admiration for Bel-shar's stable emotions.

"Bel-Shar, I admire your will..."

"What... is it that the Rogue Trader's Dynasty Fleet is fighting against the Forge World..."

Belshar was confused by the inexplicable praise from the Chapter Captain. He moved closer to the auspicious instrument and was stunned when he saw the signal feedback from the battleship, which was identified as the Glorious Queen-class battleship.

"Huh? What's this..."

"By the Emperor..."

On the Inquisitorial strike cruiser, Usadel tightly grasped the rose knot on his collar, using the sting from the sharp edges to control his emotions that were about to spiral out of control.

Before leaving the Warp channel, the Inquisitor had carefully considered a set of procedures for contacting the Rogue Trader, which would not only give the mysterious Rogue Trader enough face, but also maximize the majesty of the Inquisition as the ultimate judgment power of the Human Empire.

But when the huge fleet of warships fed back to the auspicious instrument, Usadel knew that his preparations were in vain. If the identity of the other party as a Rogue Trader had not been confirmed by the Carcharodon Legion, the Inquisitor would have believed that this was the main fleet of the Primarch of the descendants of the God-Emperor.

"Glorious Queen Class..."

Although he knew that Rogue Traders had to be wary of all kinds of heretics and aliens when traveling far and wide, and sometimes they also had to be wary of the internal conflicts within the human empire, and that martial virtues would be abundant, Usadel was ready to deal with the situation where Rogue Traders relied on the strength of their fleet and acted unreasonably.

The problem was that the reality was beyond Usadel's imagination. The Elfendor Dynasty's fleet was too full of martial virtue. The Queen of Glory-class battleship, which was far larger than the average size, was enough to make Usadel have some strange and blasphemous thoughts, and he kept confessing to the Emperor.

The Queen of Glory class is the most powerful and ferocious warship model of the Human Empire. The exact number manufactured is unknown, but what is known is that the existing Queen of Glory class battleships of the Human Empire were all built in the early and late stages of the Great Crusade. They were allocated by the Emperor to various Astartes Legions and used as flagships of the Primarchs, and have been in use to this day.

But by M41, there were only four Queen of Glory-class battleships registered with the Imperium of Man and still in service. And because two of them belonged to the Ultramarines Chapter and its daughter regiments, they were restricted by the restrictions of the Codex Astartes and could only lie in the dock gathering dust.

"Greetings, the Carcharodon Chapter has come as witnesses to the rebellion of the Forge World on the Frontier."

The public channel was filled with the unencrypted communications of the Carcharodon Squadron.

When he saw the Queen of Glory-class battleship, all of Tiberus' doubts were swept away. In this era when the Primarch retired, who else could build another Queen of Glory-class battleship except the Emperor's agents?

"I did not rebel! This is a slander against the Mechanicus! The Border Forge Worlds did not..."