"Dong dong dong~"

The dull and dense footsteps spread on the smooth steel mirror.

Apart from the Astartes who wear steel power armor all year round, the only ones who can emit this iconic sound of gold and iron are the mechanical monks of the Mechanicus who have transformed their bodies into steel creations.

Already.

Jackson, the foundry commander of Changtuo Forge World, the great sage who oversees the creation, the sage of intelligent control, the commander of hundreds of machines, and the eternal pioneer priest.

The Changto Forge World is a very ordinary forge world.

Of course, this just means that it is very mediocre in terms of technology and certain special equipment castings.

However, there is a saying that has always been circulated in the empire, that is, every forging world has its own meaning.

Longto Forge World is no exception.

Although it does not have those fancy-looking black technologies, nor does it have a steady Titan army, nor can it even find a decent knight family, it does have an extremely powerful guardian army!

This is a place that specializes in producing the Mechanicus Skitarii. The biological cloning technology here is extremely advanced, and it also has a special transformation method-the long-term Death Vanguard.

The Vanguard is the main infantry unit of the Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii. Their biggest purpose is to be like a hammer, relying on their huge numbers and terrifyingly powerful weapons to resist the enemy's advancing pace and push back.

Of course, their other name is obviously louder: Radiation Force.

This nickname also comes from the terrible energy that gives them terrible fighting power, and the terrible energy that can even kill them under heavy protection - radiation.

In the huge human empire, there are not a few weapons that can directly use radiation in war, but those who can directly load radiation into the infantry formation are probably the only ones who don't take human life seriously and have

With massive cloning technology, the Mechanicus can carry out violent attacks anytime and anywhere.

Not all forging worlds will produce vanguards, because the environment for forging vanguards is too harsh.

To use an exaggerated metaphor - even the most tenacious cockroach, once it gets close to the vanguard, will be immediately burned by the powerful radiation and turned into a puddle of pus.

Think about it, even cockroaches are like this, let alone ordinary humans.

However, precisely because of this, those enemies who try to get close to them, without proper protection, will quickly lose their combat effectiveness due to acute radiation sickness, and even some guys with fragile constitutions will immediately enter a state of death due to radiation.

.

It is no exaggeration to say that the vanguard is a weapon in itself. As long as they get close enough to the enemy, they can easily and effectively kill the enemy without shooting.

As for the Changtuo Pioneers, as a special unit of the Changtuo Forging World, in addition to having everything most vanguards have, they also have a powerful weapon - the Changtuo Laser Cannon.

This is an extremely terrifying weapon. They can fire small howitzers containing a large number of high-concentration radiation balls. This kind of howitzer can be fired over a long distance, but the detonation distance can be detonated at any time through the signal source built into the howitzer, and

Because of the small amount of explosives, there would be no accidental injuries after the explosion... Of course, this is because of the thick radiation-proof armor worn by the vanguard soldiers.

But the enemy is different. Even if the howitzer cannot actually kill the enemy, once the high-concentration radiation ball touches or flies by the enemy, even if it is just bounced off the enemy's power armor, it will immediately remain.

The next track is full of high-concentration radiation, which can seriously kill the enemy.

Don't underestimate the lethality of high-concentration laser radiation bombs. If you don't wear any defensive equipment, you will be vaporized by this terrifying radiation bomb in an instant!

And even if you wear equipment that can simply protect against radiation, under a large dose of ionizing radiation, acute radiation poisoning will make people die like cooked shrimps... Even if the radiation source is large enough, it can easily kill the enemy.

The body hidden under the protective device quickly carbonizes.

Relying on such a special weapon and a large number of vanguard troops, the Changtuo Forge World successfully survived the years-long siege of the rebel army.

The price paid was just that all the buildings on the surface were burned to the ground by planetary bombing...

Of course, in the process of common defense, many mechanical monks were too close to the vanguard army, causing their bodies to be harmed by radiation. This can probably be counted as the price paid for supporting the forge world to resist the rebel army!

Although Jackson's face was very calm, he was really uneasy inside. He was very worried about whether he could walk out of this hall safely and alive.

Logically speaking, as a prominent foundry commander, he does not need to worry so much. Besides, he did not rebel and miraculously persisted for such a long time.

Therefore, no matter what, even if he does not deserve the honor, he should not be so worried about his own safety.

But...according to the information he got from some of his colleagues in the huge fleet, one of the things he did before the rebellion would very likely result in him not being able to get out of here alive today.

To be fair, he did not think that what he did was wrong. As a mechanical sage of the Cult of Mechanicus, the founding commander in charge of an entire casting planet, it is a normal thing to arrest a traitor and rebel in the church.

Already.

Moreover, in order to prevent myself from getting involved in the grievances and grievances within the Mechanicus that are constantly being resolved and confused.

After Jackson caught the rebel, instead of abusing her or trying to get some so-called secrets from her mouth, after getting her consent, he locked it up in a training facility and secretly dispatched it

The fleet escorted her back to the Mars foundry base.

Except for reporting it to his genetic father, Arlin Agnes, the current head of the Mechanicum's teachings, Jackson did not tell anyone else, including the current chief hermit of the Mechanicus.

"Jackson~"

The sound coming from the high platform interrupted Jackson's contemplation. He turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound... A slender woman wearing a red robe slowly emerged from the darkness on the high platform.

Walked out.

"0010...Your Excellency...who is it!" After adjusting his voice, Jackson's eyes were like laser scanners, quickly scanning the face hidden under the red robe.

However, no matter how he scanned, the picture shown in his eyes was dark... as if there was some black film blocking the face hidden under the red robe.

"Oh, we have met before, both on Mars and Terra!" Linda slowly took off the hood covering her head, revealing her beautiful face that had been carefully dressed up.

Jackson quickly scanned the memory in the depths of his mind, and immediately found a person whose face matched this one—the Slave Master of Blood and Tears, the genetic daughter of the great current chief hermit of the Mechanicus, and the chief traitor of the Mechanicus.

…

Although he had already guessed that it would be her, Jackson still couldn't help but feel greedy every time he saw the long list of wanted notices issued by the Martian Forge World.

It's a pity that the chief traitor in front of him is no longer the guy who could be killed at will like a rat crossing the street.

Now the entire galaxy is in chaos, the building is about to collapse, and the empire may not be able to hold on, let alone the Mars foundry base... (First of all, there is no intention to look down on the Mars foundry base. Secondly, although I am not a loyal person

I’m a motor oil guy, but I still have great respect for the Adeptus Mechanicus.)

The chief traitor in front of him has become a high-ranking member of this extremely large fleet, and owns a Mechanical Ark that all mechanical sages dream of owning.

Although, according to the criticism, this chief traitor relied on her husband to own such a mechanical ark.

But strong strength represents everything, and any gossip is just the noise of jealous people in the face of strong strength.

"Your Excellency!" After a moment of hesitation, Jackson silently performed the most complicated etiquette to Linda.

This kind of etiquette is often required when meeting the Great Sage, and represents the highest respect for the Great Mechanical Sage.

Seeing Jackson's courtesy towards her, the aggressive atmosphere in Linda's tone immediately lost a lot, "You don't have to be so polite. Your Excellency can successfully hold on while being surrounded by hundreds of ships of the rebel army."

Up to now, it is enough to prove your loyalty to the empire..."

After a few pleasantries, Linda suddenly changed the topic: "Mintis, was it you who captured and sent him back to the Mars foundry base?"

Jackson's heart sank suddenly, knowing that the theme that called him here today finally appeared.

His mechanical tentacles hidden under the red robe twitched, and he was silent for a long time, and then he said affirmative words: "Yes, I did not hand her over to the chief minister as required by the reward, but

He was given to my genetic father, the great Lord of the Doctrine Arlin Agnes."

"Well..." This time it was Linda's turn to fall into silence.

Linda was extremely familiar with Arlin Agnes, the great Lord of the Doctrine. This person was one of the few decent people in the Mechanicus... Hey, but that was just a way for him to deceive others.

It's just a performance, he is actually a monster with a human face and an animal heart.

It is no exaggeration to say that on the Mars foundry base, except for the current data predator who is a female great sage and has not participated in the great sages’ perverted game of dehumanizing, all other

The great sages were all more or less involved.

Linda looked at Jackson and your eyes were once again filled with coldness.

The good impression of Jackson that had gradually improved in her heart had once again sunk to the bottom.

However, she also knew that it would be meaningless to pursue Jackson's responsibility at this time. Instead of being incompetent and furious, it would be better to do everything possible to rush to the Mars foundry base as soon as possible, so that she might be able to save her few remaining genetic sisters.

.

But before that, she had to do one more thing!

As if he felt that the atmosphere had dropped to freezing point again, Jackson lowered his head silently... Although he had left a backup for his body and consciousness, he did not want to give up this body of his if there was no need.

body.

In addition, with Linda's power at this moment, even if he prepared more data backups, it would be extremely easy for Linda to kill him.

"...Jackson...Relph Jacob, come on, I want to be quiet!"

Linda sighed, put on her hood again, and slowly walked into the darkness of a plate of shadows and disappeared.

Ralph Jacob slowly walked out of the dark shadows.

As the first mechanical sage to join Chen Guo's camp, his status has already entered the core circle of Chen Guo's power.

Now he not only serves as the main person in charge of several Titan workshops, but also has a huge space on the Mechanical Ark as his own laboratory.

Looking at his appearance, Jackson had a wry smile on his face.

He was extremely familiar with Ralph Jacobs.

This master forger, who was proficient in making Titans, once helped his forge world build a small Titan reconnaissance team.

The two sides communicated very harmoniously. Although they were not close friends, they were closer than ordinary friends...
To be continued...