The Astartes Family's Notebook

Although he didn't have Zeratul's impressive ability to interpret information directly at the atomic level, Astartes' coded markings were still more difficult than aptitude tests. Kars analyzed them for a long time and could only figure out that they were left by Astartes.

Hmm, it really should be something left behind by Astartes...

Katz is only a child who is a hundred years old. Can you please not have such high expectations?

Never mind, let's go shopping.

The black market doesn't ask where things come from, and Throne Coins don't ask where they come from. The planetary governor might be terrified and wonder if he's been exposed when Astartes visits in disguise, but for the black market starport, it's all business, and everyone who comes is a customer.

Whether you're a loyalist or a chaotic Astartes, men only care about money.

Kaz didn't waste any time. He asked for a data panel and checked the product information posted on Starport's "official website," but found nothing worth buying.

So he got straight to the point and said he wanted some good stuff.

So the white-gloved receptionist was in a dilemma.

It's not easy to offer something truly "good" that will satisfy Astartes.

Who knows if you're entrapment?

But soon, the psionic communications directly crammed the information into his mind.

"Dear guest, we certainly have good products, but as you know, when you're in business, safety is the most important thing. If you want to see the goods, we need to verify your funds first before we can take you to the warehouse."

Well, this conversation makes sense, so let's stop here for today.

Kaz simply shoved the data pad into his back pocket and turned to leave.

The person on the other end hesitated, then said nothing in the end.

Forget it, it's just a data board. That's the ruthless Astartes.

A qualified starport, even one owned by pirates and local bullies, must have all the basic functions it needs.

For example, the maintenance area of ​​the dock and shipyard, the storage yard, the secure inner warehouse, the fancy free trade zone, and the real money pits where big deals are made.

Instead of being towed to a proper shipyard by the pirates, the Ishimura was taken to the gang's headquarters.

Here I have to complain about the game's presentation.

To make it easier for players off-screen to understand intuitively, everything in Starport is designed to be flat, which is ridiculous.

No matter how illegally constructed or allowed to grow unchecked, any space-based architecture will eventually evolve into a sphere.

One side of Star Harbor is glamorous and bustling with wealth from all directions, while the other side is a chaotic junkyard and pirate stronghold.

When Kaz went out for a stroll, he discovered that the truly valuable items were all in the "core area." Regardless of whether it was a light spear or a macro cannon, large-mass physical objects were the best defensive structures. If you wanted to blast open the Starport's inner vault, even if you brought the Imperial Icon over and used the Nova Cannon to knock on the door, you wouldn't be able to get rid of the dead skin without firing a hundred or eighty shots.

Imperial starports need to consider their status as transportation hubs and the convenience of logistics, while for undeveloped starports, security is paramount.

It is precisely because of the security measures that this place was able to develop into a dark harbor.

Kaz had no interest in visiting the den of iniquity.

It's not that I'm cowardly, it's just that it's unnecessary. Astartes may be strong, but it's not invincible to the point of being unrestrained. If it really encounters some psionic expert, there's nowhere to reason with them.

So Katz left some coded messages on a conspicuous wall, found a restaurant with private rooms, and prepared to get something to eat.

Then, the wild Astartes hidden within the starport came knocking.

"You've been targeted by the Dark Eldar."

"Oh, would you like something to eat?"

"You left a message asking to see us, just to treat us to a meal?"

"If you're not going to eat, wait a little while, these are the last few bites."

Astartes was quite disciplined when he came to see Katz. Even though Katz had his back to him, he didn't make any unnecessary movements and patiently waited for Katz to finish eating and put on his helmet before continuing to speak.

"Just tell me directly, what conditions can you offer?"

What conditions do you want?

"I do not enter the Eye of Fear, nor do I believe in the Chaos God."

"..."

Dude, are you misunderstanding something, or is that old bastard Tyrant messing with me?

Kaz was also a bit confused.

The code he left behind was to meet someone in person, but this guy's words sounded like he was interviewing someone for a TM War Gang.

What about supplies?

"My power backpack is broken, and the maximum output is only 60%. Can it be repaired?"

"I have a spare, I'll just replace it for you."

Do you have spare parts for the arm and leg armor?

"Have."

"Boss, let's get out of here right now. Seriously, the Dark Elf Clan has their eyes on you."

Wait a minute, buddy, I just wanted to ask if you had any contact information or clues about the nearby Deathwatch Fortress, how did I become your guild leader?

Also, the "we" you're referring to, you don't mean "I" and "we," do you...?

Although the whole meeting was very strange, seemingly full of misunderstandings and misinterpretations, Katz was too lazy to explain anything.

Let's go.

"What's your name?"

"..."

"You don't need to tell me your real name, a code name is fine."

"Jon Snow."

"..."

Kaz wanted to say something, but couldn't get the words out.

As a result, Kaz staggered into the dark alley and was indeed ambushed by the Dark Elf Clan squad.

"I love you walking alone in the dark alleys, I love your refusal to kneel, I love your open heart, even if we die the same way..."

Don't meet too many amazing people when you're young. The legendary pirate Flask and the unknown Eldar war shaman left too deep an impression on Kaz back then.

It was precisely because he had witnessed these colossal monsters of the purgatory galaxy that Kars had the motivation and goal to make great strides in the path of martial arts.

Therefore, he couldn't understand how these Dark Elf race members, who relied on their racial talents to get by, dared to use a handful of people to block him.

I can sing and beat you up without even breaking a sweat!

The wild Astartes who called himself Jon Snow suddenly realized that he seemed to have acted rashly.

He knew that the difference between Astartes could sometimes be like that between a man and a dog, but he had never seen an Astarte as fierce as Katz before.

Yes, that's right. My opposition to the Empire is justified. Even the mighty Astartes were forced to rebel by the Empire. What did I do wrong?

I was just looking for a short-term meal ticket, but...

"Qiong En, put away the star dart gun and explosives, your spine is all shattered."

Ok?

Kaz had noticed from the beginning that this guy was a bit of a noob, probably a new recruit, but he never imagined he could be this bad.

Okay, let me demonstrate.

hiss......

Oh no, could the leader I just recognized be a Chaos Astartes? Imperial loyalists aren't this ruthless.

A chance encounter, a haphazard team formation, and a sneaky ambush.

Although Katz encountered a wild Astartes at the Starport, he didn't get any useful information.

Forget it, let's go back to the ship and get some sleep first. We can talk about it tomorrow.

Chapter 429 Bowing Down

A chilling question suddenly came to mind.

Are family genealogies really reliable?

If even one grandmother has an affair, then all the worship is done incorrectly.

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Where is the person you made an appointment with?

"If you're a little slower, I can ask the restaurant owner."

"A human traitor who colludes with aliens—I feel uneasy living even for a second longer."

"Then go ask those Dark Eldar."

"Will you come with me?"

"Don't go."

"..."

"..."

Kaz had no idea that his encounter with Choon was a complete misunderstanding.

After all, a proper Astartes would never eat out.

Not all Astartes can endure or even enjoy solitude for long; prolonged solitude amplifies a person's desire to confide in others.

So Kaz didn't even ask, and Qiong En couldn't help but start complaining about his former employer.

"My apologies, so you are the infamous Silver Skull rogue ninja."

Does your warband leader, Tarasim, know you've defected?

Jon was also taken aback. Was the Silver Skull Chapter really that famous?

In a sense, the Silver Skull chapter is really famous, whether against Cloudhammer or Truehammer.

Well, Cloudhammer knew about the Silver Skull, mainly because it had nothing to do with this loyalist faction that called itself the Ultramarines subgroup; they were just a humorous backdrop for the Endless One, Tarashin.

But those with real evidence know that the genetic seed of this so-called Ultra Warriors subgroup is problematic.

Besides their barbaric customs, there's also the custom of saying, "Your Majesty, that enemy is worth fighting; I will cut off his head and plate it with silver."

Judging from their sect's tactical style alone, they are skilled in both siege warfare and positional warfare, as well as prophecy and psychic abilities.

It's quite something that a veteran warband, suspected of being a second-generation army, managed to get itself into the secret investigation of the Gene Seed Origin by the Extermination Order.

Unfortunately, Kaz was a Cloud Hammer and was unaware that the Silver Skull Chapter was suspected to be a mixed chapter of loyal Iron Warriors and Midnight Lords recruited by Guilliman.

Aside from making a couple of sarcastic remarks about Talassin, he was only really interested in the Silver Skull Chapter's craftsmanship in creating "Silver Skulls".

As for why Qiongen defected, Kaz wasn't interested.

Don't forget, when Kars was being examined by Lord Arahut on their home planet, he served as "Ninja Darkness" for a period of time. The files of those new blood members who were secretly executed were filed by Kars himself.

The reason the loyalists are loyal is because the disloyal have been forced into loyalty by the loyalists. There are all kinds of birds in a big forest. It's perfectly normal for a few idiots with questionable ideas to appear in a group of a thousand people. The matter of Qiong En doesn't prove anything.

Hmm, it doesn't seem so. It indicates that the Silver Skull Chapter's company clerics were seriously negligent in their duties.

Originally, Kaz was planning to find an opportunity to deal with him.

After all, Ka Zhongtang was a staunch and loyalist.

However, after learning that Qiong En was a technical sergeant who had interned in the Forging World, Commander Ka activated a counterattack magic card. [On another note]

On another note, is your former employer really that ruthless? Shouldn't Astartes' technical sergeants be sent to Mars for training? How come your Silver Skull's technical sergeants are being sent to other forging worlds for internships?

Guilliman's real offspring did not follow such a wild path.

The empire has always been a master of covering things up.

Almost every loyalist faction has had traitors, even the Blood Angels are no exception.

As long as the judge is not given a chance to challenge the case, the court can essentially resolve the issue on its own as if there was no problem.

Therefore, each branch would secretly hunt down and kill any members of the traitorous battle group.