The Bizarre Adventures of Cloud Hammer

Yesterday, Credien went to see Diaz to deal with the heresy problem among the upper echelons. With the intervention of another chaotic force, these heretics could no longer sit still.

"My sources say this isn't just a normal rebellion; they're using witchcraft and performing rituals."

"Because they are also dogs of Chaos!" Gradion no longer used aliases. The current situation no longer mattered.

"They are the enemies of the entire human empire. Soon these heretics will summon more evil creatures into the real world."

This is what Credien is really worried about. Once the evil god's army enters the real universe, PDF alone will not be able to resist it.

"What should we do, Lord Credien?"

Diaz also understands the seriousness of the situation to some extent, and he will let professionals decide what to do next.

"Have the Astropath send out a distress signal. It will be too late if it's too late."

The Star Language Court of Aitis is still in the area controlled by PDF. The Chaos traitors will definitely find a way to cut off Aitis's contact with the outside world.

"Do it immediately!" Diaz immediately ordered Commander PDF to personally lead the team to convey the message. He then asked Credien:

"So what's next? We can't just sit there and do nothing until reinforcements arrive, right?"

"We must gather our forces and attack before the Chaos traitors complete their evil ritual. If we can interrupt their ritual, our pressure will be greatly reduced."

On the contrary, if the traitors completed the ritual and summoned the demons into the real universe, then the situation here should not be handled by Credion, the inquisitor of the Order of the Heretic. The Order of the Holy Hammer (the Demonic Inquisition) is the expert in dealing with demons, but Credion is the only inquisitor on Atis.

"What about the lower areas?"

"We can only temporarily switch to defense. We must first face the threat from the traitor."

Diaz also agreed with Credien's decision. He handed over the command of PDF to Credien and returned to the Governor's Palace. As the governor of the planet, his safety must be guaranteed.

Credien put on his armor, which was better than ordinary carapace armor. Unfortunately, his force feedback power armor was placed on the Condemnation. If the Condemnation was there, he would have ordered a bombing directly.

Credien returned to the fortifications, where a large number of PDF soldiers had gathered. He drew his power sword and pointed it directly at the area occupied by the traitors:

"Now follow my instructions and attack!"

Chapter 19 Nebula Hammer

In the orbit of Atis, everyone returned to the Blue Silver Sword immediately after sending Allen to the mission point.

"That feels great! I feel like I'm going to stink after staying down there for two days." Brother Ou walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a bath towel.

After returning to the ship, the first thing everyone did was to wash themselves clean. They had no idea how much unknown liquid had stained their bodies during the two days in the hive.

"Brother Ou, didn't you say you liked stinky cans? Why are you not happy about it now that it's stinky?" Awei joked.

"This stinky can is not that 'stinky' can. Don't confuse the two."

Ou Ge simply likes the style of the Death Guard, which doesn't mean he really likes Nurgle.

After the cleanup, everyone gathered on the bridge. Gloria told everyone about the current situation of Atis. She projected the image of the Atis capital hive and used different colors to represent the different forces inside.

"The Planetary Governor of Attis has reacted quickly. The Nurgle walkers on the top of the Hive Capital have been mostly cleared out. The number of walkers in the Upper Hive has stabilized, while the number in the Lower and Bottom Hives is increasing rapidly. At this rate, new Nurgle units will likely appear soon."

In the image, gold represents the Imperial forces, green represents the Nurgle forces, and a pink-purple force has occupied half of the top of the tower.

"What is this piece?" Er Yu asked, looking at the pink and purple part.

"I'm not sure. After the fragments fell into the hive, this area also showed Warp energy, but it's different from Nurgle. As for the color, you'll know it by looking at it."

Gloria zoomed in on the real-time image from the top of the hive tower, and saw that pink-purple energy was gradually spreading across this half of the area.

"Could it be a case of lust?" Luo Chen guessed.

Among the Four Chaos Gods, pink and purple are the representative colors of Slaanesh. The one who could cause such a commotion on the top of the tower is definitely not a Chaos follower who suddenly appeared. The combination of nobles and Slaanesh is really too classic. It would be strange to eat a few Slaanesh followers among this group of extravagant and luxurious people, just like eating rice dumplings without salt.

"Probably."

Apu and Luochen have the same idea. Among the major forces in Warhammer 40k, only Slaanesh has this color as its main color. I just don’t know why these Slaanesh believers would come out to cause trouble at this time. Could it be that they were provoked by Nurgle?

The fact is that the followers of Slaanesh did not want to cause trouble at this time, but who could have imagined that their altar was smashed by debris, causing the leakage of warp energy. The Inquisitor was originally investigating them, and now they were directly exposed, forcing them to act in advance, so as to avoid being plundered by Nurgle in the end after all their years of planning.

"It looks like a fight is about to break out on the top of the tower." Xianyu watched as the PDF on the top of the tower was moving towards the area covered by Slaanesh, and most of the defenders on each floor of the hive were also gathering on the top of the tower.

"They actually chose to deal with Slaanesh first. But it's true. If the followers of Slaanesh really start causing trouble, it will be troublesome."

Ou Ge also agreed with the choice of the imperial defenders. The top of the tower of the capital city is the core of a planet. There are many important imperial departments and personnel here. They must eliminate the threats in the top area before considering other places.

But this also gives Nurgle time to develop. Now there may only be Nurgle zombies, but it is hard to say what will happen later.

Ah Wei: "Can we win by relying on them alone?"

"The power of Slaanesh here doesn't seem strong. We saw it before we came back. The quality of the PDFs on this planet is very high. If we gather a wave of troops, the probability of winning is quite high. But it is hard to say whether we can take it down in a short time. Moreover, there is the variable of Nurgle in the hive." Ou Ge's brain, which was modified from the genes of the Ultramarines, allowed him to quickly analyze the situation on the battlefield.

"But nothing can be certain. If the followers of Slaanesh act more swiftly and perform a ritual to summon the army of Slaanesh demons, the situation will be reversed."

No matter how elite the PDFs on this planet are, they are just mortal troops, and mortal troops without orbital support. Even if they can resist the demon army for a while, they will be quickly defeated. Moreover, the subspace energy that accompanies the demons will also have an impact on the human spirit and soul, which will be even more troublesome if they are corrupted by the PDF.

"Gloria, has this planet sent out a distress signal?"

Apu wanted to know whether Atis had called for reinforcements. Allen said that his mentor was also on this planet and there was an experienced Inquisitor. The planetary governor should not be stupid enough to think that PDF alone could solve the chaos forces.

The distress signal sent by the Atis Astronomical Language Hall has been received by Gloria. She calculated the transmission speed of astronomical language based on the recent stability of the subspace.

"They just sent out an astropathic message for help. According to my calculations, the military affairs department of this star region will receive Atis's request for help within a week."

"It only takes a week. That's too fast." Luo Chen thought it would take at least a month.

"As long as the subspace is stable, the astronomical messages will be delivered quickly, but the processing speed of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Military Affairs may not be certain." Apu had no expectations for the administrative efficiency of the empire. Many reports sent there would be buried under the accumulated documents, and it would take at least one or two months, or even years, for the reports here to be seen.

It was considered fast that it only took a few months for Vraks's report to be noticed. For many planets, reinforcements did not arrive until decades after the distress reports were sent out. By that time, the war was already over and the grass on the graves of those who asked for help was several feet high.

Eryu: "Should we respond?"

Apu: "Of course I respond. Have you forgotten our course of action?"

What happened on this planet is not a big event, nor is it a simple civil war among humans. Even Chaos has emerged. Of course it is for some damn purpose.

"Gloria, prepare to respond to the distress signal. Remember to disguise it as the Imperial code." Apu said to Gloria.

"Wait a minute, don't be so hasty." Xianyu asked Gloria not to rush to respond. "Isn't it a bit too coincidental for us to respond at this time?"

They appeared just as Attis was beginning to fall into chaos. Isn't the timing of their arrival a bit too coincidental? This is the Warhammer 40k universe, so it's not impossible to be suspected at that time.

"What are you afraid of, Xianyu? At worst, I can just do it after helping you." Luochen didn't know what Xianyu was afraid of. They were not the real Astartes Chapter, and what was a coincidence? There were plenty of coincidences in Warhammer 40k.

Er Yu didn't want to waste time because of this reason. It didn't matter how many precious people from the top nest and scum from the bottom nest died, but the majority of people in most imperial worlds were ordinary people.

"We can't delay this. The longer we delay, the more people will die."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Everyone was against it, so what else could Xianyu say? But Brother Ou said at this time:

"But I might have to wait a while."

"Why?" Everyone was puzzled.

"We need to come up with some external communication skills. We can't just go in and introduce ourselves by saying, 'This is Lao Pu, and he's Xianyu.' Even if they're code names, that's too weird."

"Okay, let's go change into our equipment first, and then we can talk slowly."

----

Four hours after Atis launched the attack on the heretics on the top of the tower, it was about to turn into night. Credien looked at the increasingly stalemate in the battle and felt a little worried. He had underestimated the strength of the Chaos traitors.

The main force of these Chaos traitors now is the vassal army privately raised by the nobles. These enemies do not hide the blasphemous symbols on their bodies at all. With the blessing of Chaos power, they are not afraid of pain and even enjoy it. They are originally inferior to PDF in terms of manpower and quality, but they fought PDF in a 40-60 fight.

PDF's initial attack went smoothly, but the closer they got to the interior, the more difficult it became. Without orbital support and armored attack vehicles, it was difficult for them to break through the enemy's defense. This was also a major flaw of PDF. The chaotic power shrouding the traitors was intensifying, and if they were not annihilated quickly, something big would happen.

Credien ordered PDF to slow down the attack first, and launch a general attack after gathering more troops. He would lead the battle sisters to go deep into the enemy and behead the leader of the traitors.

After formulating the attack plan, Credien also began to think about other things. He didn't need to worry about the safety of the planetary governor. The location of the governor's palace was designed as a fortress, and there were guards inside. It would be difficult for the enemy to bypass the PDF and threaten the planetary governor.

What Credien was more worried about was his disciple Allen. He sent two combat nuns to look for him. Not long ago, he received news that the combat nuns and Allen had reunited, but Allen said that he had to assist the remaining PDFs in defending the lower nest first and would not evacuate until he could no longer hold on. Credien had no choice but to let the combat nuns stay to protect Allen.

"Hopefully, reinforcements will arrive soon."

As an Inquisitor, Credien knew the terrible efficiency of the Empire's administration, so he asked his assistant to follow him to the Star Language Department. After sending a message for help to the Star District Military Affairs Department, he also sent a message to the planet where the Condemnation was being repaired, asking them to stop repairing the Condemnation and have the Condemnation rush to Atis immediately.

As long as there's a warship in Aitis' orbit, how dare you traitors be so arrogant? Watch me use my macro cannons and light spears to send all of you traitors flying!

Credien was waiting for the troops to assemble when his assistant ran in and said:

"Sir, there is important news! The Star Language Hall has received a reply from the reinforcements."

"Reinforcements? The Military Affairs Department reacted so quickly?"

Credien was shocked by the efficiency, but then he thought that the transmission of star language also takes time, and it is impossible for it to reach the Star District Military Affairs Department so quickly, and the Star District Military Affairs Department would never be able to handle it with such efficiency.

"What is the identity of this support force?"

Credien thought, it couldn't be a passing Astartes regiment.

"They call themselves the Nebula Hammer Regiment. They are currently carrying out a mission in the Storm Star Region. We received a distress signal and are here to provide support."

The assistant reported the identity of the reinforcements, which made Credien feel happy.

"Where's the Imperial Code?"

"Confirmed."

"it is good!"

Credien slammed the table with joy. It couldn't be better to get the support of a Space Marine regiment.

"Have everyone stand by and prepare to welcome them, and notify Lord Diaz!"

----

Everyone boarded the Thunderhawk gunship with a changed paint scheme. Except for Brother Ou who was wearing Iron Cavalry power armor, the other four were all wearing modified MK4 extreme power armor, and the paint scheme was also changed to the same blue and silver color scheme as the Blue Silver Sword.

In the communication channel, Apu asked everyone:

"Did everyone remember everything?"

"I remember it, but why should I be the Chapter Master?"

When everyone was discussing, Apu and Luochen unanimously requested that Brother Ou be the team leader, since it was Apu who commanded the most actions.

"Because we are a sub-corps of the Ultramarines. If you, an Ultramarines, don't become the chapter master, who will be the chapter master?" replied Apu.

Excluding those traitorous legions, the Nebula Hammer Chapter was set as a sub-group of the Ultramarines. The reason is very simple:

First, the Ultramarines have had the most Space Marines of all the Loyal Legions since the Heresy, and after being split into Chapters, they also have the most Successor Chapters. By the 40th century, the number of Space Marines from the Ultramarines lineage accounted for more than half of all Space Marines. In 42nd century, after the Primaris joined, they accounted for % of the total number of Space Marines (from the first episode of Tithe). With such a large number, who would care about a small "Successor Chapter"?

Secondly, the Emperor... the Ultramarines did not have strict control over their successor chapters. Many of them did not know they were descendants of the Ultramarines at the beginning, while the Dark Angels, to which Ap belonged, had a very high degree of control over their successor chapters. Azmeo (Azrael) could assemble a successor chapter with a single order and lead a legion-sized Astartes to Chewa Banxian (who almost lost everything). When the Dark Angels knew there was such an unknown successor chapter, they would definitely send someone to contact them. By then, if a madman from the inner circle found out something wrong, it would be bad luck.

Third, the Ultramarines have no obvious genetic characteristics and fixed style. The Blood Angels' Bloodthirst and Black Rage, the Space Wolves' Wolf's Spiral, the Raven Guard and Salamanders have quite obvious appearance characteristics, and the White Scars and Iron Hands have significant combat styles, but they are not as stealthy as the Ultramarines.

Oh, and the platform... The Imperial Fists. Actually, the Imperial Fists, like the Ultramarines, don't have any obvious characteristics or style, but this lineage of the Imperial Fists is somewhat unlucky (just kidding). Not only was they wiped out in the Beast Wars, but their sub-groups were also unlucky. The Celestial Knights, Celestial Lions, Executioners, Crimson Fists, etc. were all among the most unlucky. Even the Weepers (referring to the Yellow Paint), who had some Imperial Fists elements, were notoriously unlucky.

The main thing is that because of all the cases mentioned above, Apu, Luochen and Ou Ge were afraid. They could not get involved in the Imperial Fist at all. In the end, they decided to set the regiment as a sub-group of the Extreme Marines, and the external name of everyone was also decided.

Chapter Master - Orton (Ou Ge), First Captain - Priss (Apu), Second Captain - Seteface (Xianyu), Chief Think Tank - Luo Dust (Luo Chen), Forge Master - Axwell (Awei), Chapter Champion - Eryu (Eryu).

They all have high-profile names, but in reality they are just empty commanders. However, they are not formal combat groups, so they can call themselves whatever they want.

"Why is it that my name hasn't changed?" Eryu asked.

"Because your name, Eryu, is quite normal. There are many weird names in 40k."

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The hatch of the Thunder Eagle closed, and Wei wondered if they were missing someone.

"Where's the Dustfall Man? Isn't he going down?"

"Luochen has changed his equipment and is preparing to act alone. He will be too conspicuous if he goes with us." Apu replied.

The fixed bracket on the seat was lowered, and the Thunderhawk gunship rose from the take-off platform. Then the engine accelerated and flew away from the Silver Sword, heading vertically towards the capital city of Atis.

Chapter 20: Thud thud thud

The silver blade pierced through the clouds of Attis, and the Thunderhawk gunship loaded with Astartes monks landed in the area specially cleared by Credion. A war hammer surrounded by galaxies was engraved on the fuselage, which was the emblem of the Emperor's Angels.

Nebula Hammer Chapter, Credien silently recited the name of this chapter. It was the first time he heard of this chapter. However, there were so many Space Marine chapters in the Empire, who could remember them all at once?

It is enough for the Astartes to be loyal enough to give everything to the Emperor.

The others present were not as knowledgeable as Inquisitor Credien. Most of the PDFs, state religion personnel, and personnel from other departments who were called to greet them were seeing an Astartes Brother for the first time. As the hatch of the Thunderhawk slowly fell, some people swallowed nervously, their heartbeats accelerating.

Finally, five Astartes, whose identities were obvious at first glance, walked out of the Thunder Eagle. Their armor made of blue and silver was so eye-catching, especially the leading warrior. His ancient and powerful armor seemed to shake the ground with every step he took.