"I don't quite understand why, Brother Soshyan, are you so sure that the Tyranids are slower than the Empire's ships? I think their biological ships also seem to be very fast and flexible."
"Brother Malakin, you don't know. According to intelligence, the Tyranids cannot navigate through subspace jumps. They rely on a unique pilot insect ship. Let me call it the narwhal insect ship."
While Soshiyang was introducing, the vague outline of a unique Tyranid biological ship slowly appeared above the imager. Soshyan did not explain how this picture came about. Everyone assumed that it was captured by a reconnaissance ship, but in fact
The information on this kind of biological ship comes from the Eldar, and humans, who have relatively few contacts with the Tyranids, cannot be said to know anything about the navigation patterns of the Tyranid fleets, but only don't know much about them.
"....By using monofilament spines clustered along the worm's head, the narwhal can interpret broad-spectrum gravity signals over a wide range and detect the presence of distant galaxies, and the biological ship then
The gravity of the galaxy can be used in some way to create a compressed space corridor. Through this corridor, the Tyranid ship can quickly move to another galaxy. Although this is slower than normal subspace navigation, it is acceptable, but
When approaching a galaxy, the strong and chaotic gravity of the galaxy itself will interfere with the narwhal ship's keen senses. Therefore, once it is about to arrive at the galaxy, the Tyranid fleet can no longer use the narwhal ship's capabilities and must 'walk' over.
This characteristic is the key to our dealing with them!"
After listening to Soshyan's introduction to the Tyranid's interstellar navigation method, the company commanders all talked about it. Malakin looked at him thoughtfully and whispered to himself:
"Brother Soshyan is really familiar with Tyranid. He even knows his movement speed and habits very well..."
Soshyan heard it, but he could only pretend not to hear it. Although this was a bit of an ostrich mentality, there was no better choice.
He wasn't sure how certain things would develop once they were revealed.
"Then why not execute the extermination order on these two worlds from the beginning? Instead, let Tyranids absorb them first?"
Seth's words soon diverted Soshyan's attention, and he explained:
"During the Maelstrom Expedition, I heard a general from Catachan tell a little story about them. There is a unique beast in Catachan called the wolf. It is a kind of hairy body, with slender arms and a
Things with a poisonous hook tail can shuttle through the upper levels of the jungle like the wind. They like to steal items from residents' homes. They are also extremely cunning, agile and greedy. They can catch even the smallest sound of breathing, so the Catachans took advantage of their characteristics to make them.
They made a small trap by burying a jar with a large mouth and belly in the ground, exposing a hole just big enough for the beast to put its hand in, and then put the oxen's favorite fruit inside. When these beasts find it,
They will reach in and take it out, but as long as they hold the fruit, they can't pull it out. Their greedy character makes them not give up what they get easily, so they become anxious and lower their vigilance. Kata
The people of Chang can shoot them with poisonous arrows in the dark, skin and debone them when they are unconscious, and pry open their skulls. It is said that oil-soaked yang brains are a famous dish in Catachan, and they must be close to death.
狌狌.”
After Seth heard this, he nodded in realization and smiled.
"Hahaha, that's it. The Tyranids are indeed quite similar to the unicorns. They won't give up what they put in their mouths no matter what. Those two worlds are the fruits you put in, brother, and those galaxies are the jars. Tai
Lun's speed in the galaxy is very slow, even if it is discovered, it will be too late to run away!"
"In fact, greed is the real bait."
"Then how many troops do we need to deploy in the Winoshi system? The defense pressure here is too great, especially during the period when the fleet leaves."
When Andal spoke, the surrounding voices became quiet. It was not that he had much authority, but that his appearance made some people feel embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Although before the meeting, Soshyan had already introduced Andal and his Tiger Claw to several chapter leaders, or in fact, there was no need to introduce him. He, Malakin, and Metellus were all old acquaintances.
When they saw the former tenth company commander of Starclaw, both of them were very shocked and surprised. They also knew that Andal went to serve in the Death Watch, but they didn't know that the other party came back during the Maelstrom Expedition until
Soshyan talked about the incident and explained that Andal's identity was sensitive at the time and it was not convenient to expose it.
But what was even more difficult for the two of them to accept was that Andal actually picked up the name of Tiger Claw. Andal just told the two that his goal was only to restore his former honor, and that the blood of countless martyrs of Star Claw should not be used by Huron.
Defiled by a traitor.
Although Malakin and Metellus reluctantly accepted this under Soshyan's mediation, Soshyan knew very well that they did not like Andal.
Probably because Andal's existence is like a signal, always reminding the people around him that the tragic aftermath of the Badab War in the past has not yet dissipated. This is an old thing that the Weeper and Mantis Warriors who participated in the war are unwilling to mention.
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"Considering the pressure of this ground defense operation, I personally believe that it will take at least 1,500 space warriors and 1 million ground troops, in conjunction with all local armed militias and rapidly constructed temporary fortifications, to persist until the main fleet returns."
At present, the total strength of the four regiments is more than 3,500. Soshyan's deployment is equivalent to placing half of the troops on the Winoksi system, but there is no sign of any pressure on his face.
Andal was silent for a moment and turned to Malakin.
"Captain Malakin, you are the only commander here who has experienced large-scale conflicts with Tyranid. I want to hear your opinion."
Malakin, who has always been known for his gentleness, rarely showed a look of impatience on his face, but he still replied:
"If this force only defends one world... it shouldn't be a big problem, but there are three worlds in the Winoshi system. If we defend them all, I'm afraid it won't be enough. And in the past, I thought that Tyranids mainly win in numbers, but
It was only after the actual fight started that I realized that their giant creatures were terrifyingly powerful, and this was the biggest threat. Those small creatures were just cannon fodder to attract firepower for the giant beasts."
"I have no intention of defending three worlds."
Soshyan tapped the star chart screen with his baton.
"Garden World Winoshi III will be the core of defense. The population of Feudal World Winoshi V is not large. First they all evacuated to the Garden World, and then to the agricultural world Winoshi IV. This planet is currently deeply involved in gene theft.
In the quagmire of predators, I will only evacuate the normal residents of the planet, and there is no need to expend effort to suppress the gene stealers there."
"Why?"
"If you want your prey to struggle harder, why don't you feed it some snacks first? Another mission of our battle is to prevent the Tyranid fleet from changing direction and attacking other places in the Storm Star Territory. Genestealers are beacons of Tyranid activity.
Only by keeping them, Tyranid will spare no effort to devote its power to this fertile galaxy."
"What about Winocee Five?"
Soshyan showed a meaningful smile and gently tapped the location of the planet with the command post.
"A little surprise for Tyron."
Malakin immediately thought of something and nodded.