Standard Terra Calendar 991.M41, Storm Star Domain, Olps Star Zone, Alama Galaxy, Amara Main Star
"...Today is a great day, a glorious day, and a painful day."
On the plain about fifty kilometers away from New Vasburg, flags were rolling and lights were brightly lit. It was night, and dozens of shuttles were floating above the sky, throwing the lights to the ground. Soshiyang's magnificent holographic image appeared at a height of 100 meters and could be seen from a distance.
The reason I chose night is because the sun in Amara is too fierce during the day. The Astartes may not matter, but the soldiers will feel uncomfortable.
More importantly, at night, the holographic images can be clearer.
Soldiers dressed in various uniforms and protective gear formed a silent square array, standing on both sides of a black avenue. There were four such avenues, made of them were made of obelisks of broken space undead and the black stones on the ship, leading to a place from four directions, southeast, west and north.
A huge square built within months.
The square is square, the ground is paved with whole pieces of marble, and four huge circular columns with a height of more than 80 meters and a diameter of more than 6 meters are erected at four corners. These columns are all made of steel, mixing the skulls and bodies of the destroyed space undead. They are embedded in the black steel surface like reliefs, like skeleton columns, telling everyone the fate of the invaders.
In the center of the square, there is a circular platform with 48 steps. On the platform is a tetrahedral monument, 180 meters high and 30 meters wide at the bottom. Their surface is inlaid with helmets from the fallen warriors of three battle groups, as well as helmets of various human troops, including the Krieger Death Legion, Necromonda Spider Legion, and the Mechanical Cultivator Arrogant Army. A line of large characters engraved on all sides - paying tribute to the Guardians of Amara.
Around the monument, there are also some small statues, including the Knights of the Astral Realm and Minotao, as well as the logos of the Raiders' Chapter, as well as symbols of a series of participating forces such as the National Church, the Mechanical Society, and the Astral Realm Army.
Soshyan's podium is right in front of the monument, the nearest Astartes, the senior commanders of various troops, senior officials below the Governor of the Star District, and even representatives from various galaxies in the Star District.
But Astraion was not among them, and although the rest of Minotao were there, he did not give any explanation.
Soshiyan, wearing a star-dead armor, was surrounded by communication equipment, lighting and holographic equipment, projecting the sound of his image to the heights, as well as to various nests, and even every battleship in the orbit.
"...All the people of Amara and Olps, I am here sincerely happy for our victory, but at the same time we should not forget the warriors who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield for the survival of Olps! They fought for the throne and mankind, they bear the greatest sacrifice and pain, they have experienced hell that no one can imagine, here we should take a moment to review this huge team... Among them are guards and guardians from the capital and all over the Star Zone, soldiers from the Kriegs and Necromonda Legion, and
The mechanical sages and apologists from Zhao Akada, Alatimos and Ekvolia, as well as the Astartes monks from the three battle groups of the Astral Knights, Minotao, and the Raiders, and their affiliated armed forces and fleets... This brutal war began with a despicable sneak attack of aliens without honor. In a bloody hundred days, from the Fortress of Taris to the Lord of Drurila, countless souls were lost in the darkness, countless planets turned into ruins, meaningless rural or urban, meaningless officials, nobles or civilians, and meaningless responsibilities, they all suffered similar sufferings..."
"...The enemy thinks that this can overwhelm human beings! It can make us fear! Let us surrender! But the facts prove that they were wrong! And it was a big mistake! The tenacious military and civilians of Olps told those ugly aliens with their own determination. As long as there is an Olps still alive, this pearl of the dark outer realm will never fall! In the stench of the trenches and on the desolate battlefield, soldiers from different worlds fought side by side, fighting against the enemy on a land of several meters wide, and in the endless void, each captain performed his duties and never retreated... Many people lost their lives, more people were disfigured, blind, and amputated, and they were only to guard.
Protect this land! Guard the heart of Orps! Guard the dignity and glory of mankind! I can see the most difficult war happening in this heroic land. The traces of this war will not disappear from the land of Amara, nor will they disappear from people's memories... Let us remember! We cannot forget! The memories of these sacrifices always advise us to be worthy of the sacrifice for us. It is precisely because of their sacrifice that we can live freely! Let us remember the purity, ideals and noble principles that the Emperor taught us, and in those dark moments, it gives us enough strength and courage to win the most difficult battle!"
"...But the war has not ended, and there are more difficulties and obstacles in the future. We are going to regain the lost land, and the failed enemies are licking their wounds, waiting for the resurgence of the ashes, ready to continue to complete their work of creating chaos and death. They will not give up on continuing to threaten the peace legacy that the martyrs have won with their blood! Someone once asked me: If one day, Olps faces the invasion of aliens again, will I lead the army to fight the invaders again? My answer is! If the war starts again, I, Soshyan Alexey, will respond to the call of war! Because this is my duty and the oath I made to the Golden Throne, as long as our enemies are still eyeing our land and prosperity, then I will never stop!"
"... However, this war may become very long. If we want to ensure that our land will never be violated by foreign enemies, I think we must complete the following things. We need all departments and organizations that are loyal to the emperor to no longer suspect and hostility to each other. We need to be stronger and pure in our beliefs. We need to have more armed forces. We need more fleets, more cannons and tanks! These are not something that can be accomplished overnight. It may take generations, or even dozens of generations to complete, but I am full of confidence in this because I see the power shown by the heroes and children of the Empire! And this Victory Square is to encourage and alert our descendants, let them always remember the sacrifices and merits of their predecessors, and also warn those aliens that any hostilities will only bring destruction and shame to themselves!"
Soshiyang clenched his fists and raised his right arm high.
"Finally, let's chant for the victims and the warriors! Olps will last forever!"
The speech reached its climax amid the thunderous shouts of people.