Although I heard about the expedition very early, Metlus was not optimistic about this expedition. He felt that the power that the empire could gather might not be able to defeat Huron. What's more, there was no large-scale expedition in the entire 41,000-year empire. For example, the Achilles expedition has not ended since 777.M41. Several Grand Marshals have changed to the middle, and the progress is still slow. Even if the Space Marines serve as the commander-in-chief, he felt that this would become a bad debt like the Achilles expedition.
Metlus was not interested in this meaningless consumption. Later, in order to replenish the equipment, he reached a protection contract with a mechanical scholastic expedition team. He went there for two years. When he returned recently, he realized that the expedition had developed to this point. He hurried to support him, but in fact he wanted to complete the "reparation of merits" that he had not completed before.
After listening, Soshiyang was also sighing, but he had a new doubt.
"Company Commander Metlus, how did you discover the truth about Huron's rebellion?"
"Because of the think tank of our company, Sergeant Saidan, he found that all the spacemarines in the Thorn Palace had their original colors, covering the battle group's emblem, and blocking the double-headed eagle emblem. Later, he learned from the people of the Star Claw that Huron told his combat brothers that Badab's siege proved that the emperor had abandoned them in the end. Huron claimed that the emperor's eyes had been corrupted by the bureaucracy of the empire, so he could not distinguish between loyalty and tyranny. Huron even he was the first to chisel off the double-headed eagle eagle eagle on his shoulder, and vowed to continue fighting for the emperor, discover the truth, and end his service to the dull mind and show the emperor the reason he had lost. Even if he was doomed, he would bring the emperor back to the light again. This would be his most selfless dedication, even if he was no longer in His name."
"Haha, Huron is not bad at eloquence."
"From that moment, I knew that there was something wrong with the Star Claw, heresy and gossip would prevail in the war, and the war had lasted for a full decade, and I could imagine how much pressure there would be in each group, but I have never heard of the fatigue of fighting that could destroy the will of a group so thoroughly! The Astartes Order was built for eternal war, which is the reason for our existence. I do not believe that Huron or his Star Claw would be so fragile, it is impossible. They should taste their glory and integrity of death, not because they were
Abandon and betray the heavens and compassion for others, unless...unless Huron knows that he has done something wrong, I finally realize that Huron has done something wrong, and he knows that he has done something wrong, he intends to mislead us to serve his selfishness, he makes us...he makes us betray the Emperor, and we believe him...recklessly makes us unable to see the truth, we want to help this battle group, because among them we mistakenly think that we have seen part of our truth, even the minions of chaos have more dignity than the philanthropist who plays power."
Soshiyan nodded slightly, and the fog about the Badab War seemed to be here, and finally it was clear.
Huron may not have a direct affair with Chaos. What corrupted him at first was power. This is a warning worthy of alertness. Even the mind as strong as Astartes may not be able to resist the things that ordinary people compete for.
He then talked about what he had discussed with Juba Khan with Metlus.
"...Juba Khan asked the Mantis Warriors to participate in the expedition, and hoped to use this achievement to erase the punishment of the Atonement Expedition and find a way to rescue the commander of the Niotra."
Metluth nodded.
"I have heard of this, thank you very much for your kind help."
"My thought is this. It would be best if the commander of the Niotra battle can be rescued. If... if the Inquisition insists on not letting go, as Astartes, we must still abide by the rules, so you must also be prepared to take on the responsibility of the battle. After this expedition, the Mantis Warriors' atonement expedition will also end. You can't get back the home you lost, and you can only find another place to develop and survive. All of these require a strong leader."
The other party was just silent, did not accept or reject, but Soshiyang already knew what the other party meant.
"Since it's nothing, Company Commander Metlus, you should serve as the acting commander of the Mantis Warriors in this battle. If you have any needs and ideas, you can contact me directly."
Metlus then clenched his fist on his chest and bent down to pay tribute to Soshiyang.
"Thank you very much. Please make sure that we will attack Huron's own formation in this battle. No matter how terrible the enemy is, no matter how many of them are, we will fight to the death and swear to take the head of this traitor!"
Soshiyang nodded and smiled:
"If I have a chance, I will, but there are many people who want Huron's head. Perhaps your biggest difficulty may not be the Red Pirates."
After meeting Metlus, Soshyan immediately went to see the second guest, but not in the reception area, but in the armory of the Eternal Loyal, or in the fearless preservation room.
"His Excellency, Commander of the Supreme Lord, Soshyan Alexey, thank you very much for saving the Saltaq brothers."
In the think tank, the last star claw, next to Saltak's huge body, stood a warrior wearing a Death Watch Black Mark 8-type power armor, wearing a beast fur cloak, and one side of the shoulder armor. His right hand was equipped with a pair of lightning claws. His head, which was not wearing a helmet, was bare, but there were three terrifying scars extending from the top of his head to his chin, almost dividing his face into several pieces, and his left eye was replaced with a mechanical prosthetic eye. His whole person looked very fierce and ferocious.
He is the only Star Claw Warrior who currently serves in Death Watch, and Andal Skerion, who has become the commander of the Watch.
Andal Scarion joined Death Watch during the 782.M41 period. At that time, the Star Claw had not rebelled, but Death Watch did not make a call to Star Claw. Andal went to the Death Watch for service himself, and no one knew why he did this.
However, after meeting Andal, Soshiyan knew the reason.
Andal was once the tenth company commander of Star Claws and was also a think tank that Huron relied heavily on. While he was a proud and ruthless warrior, he was also very good at using all available strategic and political resources to serve the battle group. He was an extremely rare military-political compound Astarte. It is precisely because of this that when Huron first ascended the position of commander of the battle group, he relied heavily on this consultant and friend. Andal also tried his best to assist his battle group leader.
After that, many of Huron's wise strategies and plans were actually made by Andal, including the plan to first annex and then rebuild the Tiger Claws Chapter, which was also his opinion.
At 680.M41, the former commander of the Tiger Claws team led more than 100 surviving Tiger Claws to try to apply to Terra to rebuild the team, but was rejected. Huron's previous commander decided to accommodate the sub-group, but he did not leave any plans afterwards. The former commander died in battle. When Huron took over, the Tiger Claws were still a relatively independent force within the Star Claws and tended to disobey commands.
Andal suggested that the veterans in the Tiger Claws be drawn out and joined the honorary guard of the battle commander, and then the rest of the others were organized to break up and incorporate them into the command system of Star Claw companies. In the future, the intercepted genetic seed tithe will be used to rebuild the Tiger Claws. At that time, the Great Vortex Alliance can also have an additional combat power. (Soshiyan: This plan is very... very disloyal.)
Chapter completed!