After arranging everything for the defense of the galaxy, Soshyan boarded Wotan's Hammer-class battleship Wavebreaker, taking only the 1st and 9th companies, as well as Lord Vidrianburg and his killing squad.
The reason why we brought the Ninth Company this time was that on the one hand they had a large number of veterans, and on the other hand we wanted to use this opportunity to enhance our relationship with the soldiers of the Ninth Company. Since we have incorporated these former legion blood descendants of the Poisonous Thorns Chapter, we have been able to
Shi Yang hasn't had much time to really get to know them, so this is an opportunity.
"Now we are about to leave the navigation route of the gravity slingshot, and no Tyranids have been found nearby."
Several colorful panels appeared in front of Barak Byrno, which displayed the conditions of the surrounding space and the status of the fleet's navigation. This was also Soshyan's first experience using the gravity slingshot mode for navigation, but Wotan
When the fleet started their unique engines, after a short period of charging, the huge ships were immediately thrown out of the galaxy like cannonballs, but there was no whistling sound of energy flowing in them.
Soshyan has been observing this process. From inside the ship, he saw that the rapid fading of distant galaxies was so subtle, as if the stars were being swallowed by the infinitely expanding darkness. Finally, when he noticed that the void was so silent, he realized that they had become silent.
Wuxi left the area covered by the Tyranid Hive Mind.
Since he really didn't know much about physics, Soshyan really didn't know why he couldn't see any stars outside the bridge's window.
He also asked the Hearthborn captain whether they were still sailing in the universe after entering the gravity slingshot voyage?
The other party replied that they were sailing in the universe, but in the void of the universe.
What is nothingness? The other party's explanation was very vague. Nothingness not only exists in the gaps between the dimensions of reality, but also exists in the gaps. Since it is nowhere, it can be everything.
This scientific concept, which is close to philosophy, is like a wordless book to Soshyan, so it is not surprising that he cannot understand it.
However, by analogy, the Tyranid Hive's means of galactic navigation should also be in this state. No wonder the Hive Fleet looks slow, but is actually extremely sudden and swift.
Although the gravity slingshot is not as fast as subspace navigation, especially when traveling over long distances, it is really much more flexible than subspace navigation, especially in a sector-level battlefield. The key is that it will not be disturbed by subspace storms.
, if human ships had similar technology, they would not be so passive in many cases and turn the war into a gamble purely based on luck. One of the reasons why the Gothic War was so difficult was that although there were many fleets supported by the empire,
However, due to the interference of the subspace storm, it was impossible to reach the destination on time.
Soshyan also tentatively asked what would happen if this kind of gravity slingshot engine was installed on a human ship.
Barak Byrno only answered one sentence——
It will fall apart like a toy.
After he asked carefully, the other party told him that the Wotan Federation had been studying the Empire's ships and concluded that the overall structure of the Empire's ships could not adapt to the gravity slingshot navigation mode unless the overall design of the ships was improved.
Make subversive changes, but this will never happen due to the existence of the Adeptus Mechanicus, so the Wotan Federation is not worried that the Empire will obtain the corresponding engine technology from their shipwrecks.
When Soshyan thought about it carefully, it was true that over the years, many Wotan ships have crashed or disappeared in various places in the galaxy, and some of them must have fallen into the hands of the Empire. If the Mechanicus can use this technology,
Then I'm afraid it would have been used long ago.
"It is expected that the speed will decrease to the safe threshold in ten minutes, and then the dive can be carried out to the sky."
Just as Barak Byrno finished introducing Soshyan's next voyage route in detail, a kind-hearted figure walked over. Its appearance was no different from other Hearthborn, except that its head was covered with an opaque plate.
The silver cover looks like a Hearthborn that has sealed itself. It even wears a white apron on its exoskeleton armor and a chef's hat on its head.
It was holding a plate in its hands. There were two metal wine glasses, one large and one small. The larger one was bigger than its head, but there were no bumps along the way. The glasses were filled with white foam.
"Commander, your Bergmann beer, guest, and yours."
A gentle and deep male voice came out from under the helmet, and Baierno then "bent down" with difficulty and reached out to pick up the two wine glasses. Both glasses were made of pure metal. One of them was obviously prepared for Soshyan. The big one was like
It was a barrel, but it was still picked up with one hand. This shows how powerful the Hearthborn is. Even without the help of power armor, he is not much weaker than the Astartes.
"I'm already thirsty, right?"
When Soshyan took the wine glass, Byrno couldn't wait to raise the glass, took a sip, and let out a cheerful cry. Even though there was still foam on his beard, he didn't feel anything wrong.
This is also what puzzles him the most about Hearthborn culture.
Soshyan turned his head and looked at the other side of the bridge. In this military center, a place that should be extremely serious and serious, there was a pile of wooden wine barrels in the corner. There was a pattern on the front of these wine barrels.
It is a Hearthborn wearing overalls with red rosacea, a pot belly and a beard. He is holding a wooden barrel in his left hand and raising a thumbs up in his right hand. There is a line of text under the icon, Soshyanneng.
Taking a quick look, it says "Bergman Liquor Company" - and there is a line of small words next to it, "Happy Hour is about to begin."
Hundreds of wine barrels are connected to a machine with many hoses. Furnace or Ironborn wearing aprons are constantly taking the filled beer glasses away from the machine and sending them to various parts of the bridge.
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As far as Soshyan knew, even the most unprofessional military would not allow drinking while performing combat missions.
No, let alone the military, even in ordinary factories or other formal occasions, no one will be allowed to drink on duty.
But here at Furnace Yi, he saw a completely different environment. Although the overall atmosphere was still serious, there was a unique sense of relaxation everywhere. For example, the Furnace Yi near the fire control station would touch him from time to time.
A cup.
"Is it not to your liking?"
Seeing Soshyan's delay, Byrno asked suspiciously. Soshyan smiled slightly and raised his glass to drink.
After being refrigerated, the Bergmann beer is refreshing and sweet, and has a mellow and unique aftertaste. Even Soshyan, who has been tasted by Ada's wine, has to admit that this is a very good quality beer.