Chapter 445 The Situation in Universe 08 "Disagreement" 36 Fleets

"Hmm"

Hearing his brother's words, Magnus nodded slightly, but his expression was full of deep thought.

Then he whispered back: "Brother, I have sent the 1st Company of the Thousand Sons to Universe 08 to assist in the operation, and Universe 08 also has brothers like Fulgrim and Angron in charge.

In theory, with the overall strength and command ability of their legions, the situation there should be much easier than here."

"In theory, that's right." Horus also nodded after hearing this, his tone revealing his approval of his brother's judgment.

But there was still a trace of caution between the brows of this Primarch.

He raised his hand and controlled the hard light panel in front of him.

As his fingers swiped across the smooth touch interface, the data and light on the screen kept changing, and finally a complete and magnificent holographic star map was projected in the center of the control panel in front of the two of them.

The star map was clearly marked, showing Universe 08 -

that is, the territory of the "Halo" universe.

At present, the territory of the Human Empire in Universe 08 is expanding at an alarming speed, covering half of the Milky Way.

The territories originally controlled by UEG (United Earth Government) and UNSC (United Nations Space Command) are now limited to the "lower" area of ​​the holographic star map, which seems to be relatively limited in scale.

The core territory of the once glorious Covenant Empire is concentrated on the "right" side of the star map. The colonies and resource supply stations that once laid the foundation for the Covenant are now all under the rule of the Human Empire and have become an important part of the territory of the Human Empire.

At the same time, the star field at the "right end" includes not only the colonies left by the Covenant, but also the home planet of the elite race and its colonies mainly inhabited by the elite race.

Although these areas are relatively stable under the rule of the Empire, and the elite race also regards their fathers as gods, they still need to be treated with caution to avoid potential rebellions or ethnic conflicts.

In other areas of the Milky Way, the situation is more complicated.

Some star fields have not yet been involved by the Empire's forces and are still unknown places that no one has explored.

There are also many areas that have become hotbeds of unrest, hiding traces of the remnants of the Star Alliance, or becoming habitats for interstellar pirates and free mercenary groups.

Just looking at the star map, you can detect these scattered and dangerous forces at a glance, like lurking undercurrents, threatening the long-term stability of the empire.

In order to effectively govern and rapidly expand the territory, and to "make it fair", Sui Yang asked five Primarchs including Fulgrim and Angron to serve as governors of the 08 universe together, and let them use their respective expertise to manage and consolidate the rule of the empire.

The territory originally controlled by UEG and UNSC can be regarded as one of the more prosperous areas in the 08 universe. Sui Yang chose Fulgrim to serve as the governor of this area.

This Primarch, who is also good at business and management, has raised the infrastructure and economic system of these areas to a new height with his exquisite and efficient ruling style.

At the same time, Fulgrim also has a good "explosion" ability.

After all, Fulgrim's gene seed is very stable. Therefore, the star field governed by Fulgrim has brought sufficient military reserves to the empire, ensuring that this star field is not only prosperous in economy, but also a stable "supply base" for soldiers and materials.

However, the capital planet is not Earth 08, but the star of abundance with a space gate.

Located on the left side of the galactic star map, it is a newly opened colonial star field, which is governed by Angron.

This Primarch has a gentle personality and attaches great importance to grassroots development and people's welfare policies.

Therefore, Angron, as the governor of this star field, can expand the scale of the territory and increase the population very efficiently, and Angron directly laid a "strong foundation" for the empire with this star field.

And the star field with a radius of about 1,200 light years, centered on the elite mother star, is governed by Riemann.

Riemann, who is generous and straightforward, has become a "bridge" for harmonious coexistence between humans and the elites, as well as races such as the Grunts.

Through friendly diplomatic strategies and strong military support, there has been almost no conflict in the star field, and Riemann has built it into a model of stable multi-ethnic coexistence.

In addition, Corax and Mortarion were assigned to manage the territories close to the center of the Milky Way and "bordering" the Chaos Star Field, respectively.

Corax's caution and flexibility enabled him to effectively deal with complex and changing situations, and he could simultaneously coordinate the star fields in charge of Fulgrim, Angron, and Riemann.

Mortarion's task was particularly arduous.

This Primarch, who was only willing to share his emotions and intelligence with Corax, was not only threatened by the remnants of the Star Alliance, interstellar pirates, and free mercenaries, but also often suffered harassment from traitors and fanatics pouring out of the Chaos Star Field.

Those fanatics and traitors were mostly "locals" of the 08th universe who had committed serious crimes or wanted to continue to live a life of impunity.

This puts Mortarion's jurisdiction right on the front line between the Empire and the forces of chaos. Every conflict could escalate into a full-scale war, making him the most stressed governor.

Even so, Mortarion, with his tenacious perseverance and strong determination, has firmly controlled this turbulent "land".

This is the current situation of the 08 universe.

Knowing the complicated situation of his brothers in Universe 08, Magnus vaguely guessed Horus's intentions the moment he saw Horus pull up the star map.

He turned his gaze and landed on the area marked "Chaotic Star Field" in the upper right corner of the star map. After thinking for a moment, he spoke first:

"Brother, you are saying that if the Chaos Evil God wants to severely damage the empire through this invasion, he is most likely to choose the star field where Mortarion is located to start, right?

After all, it is close to the area of ​​activity of chaotic forces, the border defense is relatively weak, and the situation is complicated. "

Horus did not give a direct answer, but frowned slightly and replied solemnly:

"It may or may not be the case. Judging from the various events on Pandora, we can never judge the intentions of the Chaos Evil God using ordinary thinking logic.

Their behavior seems disorderly, but they always hit our weaknesses accurately. Moreover, the scale and timing of this invasion are extraordinary——

I even suspect that the person involved in this invasion is not just the trickster Tzeentch, but it is very likely that all the Chaos Evil Gods jointly planned a catastrophe. "

Hearing this, Magnus nodded after pondering for a moment, his eyes also becoming profound.

"Your speculation is very reasonable." He said, with a hint of caution and certainty in his tone: "As for Tzeentch, that illogical and unfathomable guy, its actions may exceed our expectations.

In short, no matter what means it uses, we cannot underestimate it. "

He paused for a moment and added: “More importantly, Chaos’ strategy has always been to attack from multiple sides and create panic.

Even if Mortarion's star field is indeed a potential target, we cannot rule out the possibility of other directions. My suggestion is to immediately pass this news to Fulgrim, Angron, Riemann, and Corax .

Remind them to make all-round defense arrangements to prevent Chaos from carrying out differentiation and feint attacks in different star fields. "

"Agree." Horus' brows relaxed slightly, his eyes revealing undisguised approval.

Although the discussion between the brothers was brief, they quickly settled on a clear plan of action.

And, after Horus pondered for a moment, he proposed again:

"In addition to informing them, we should also contact father directly and let the strategic command center of the main universe pay close attention to the trends of Universe 08.

At the same time, the intelligence sharing mechanism between governors must also be activated so that if an abnormality occurs, a coordinated response can be made as soon as possible.

In addition, I suggest mobilizing the power of the Heresy Trial Department and the Investigation Department, and asking them to send their elite agents to penetrate into the Chaotic Star Territory and proactively collect key intelligence about this invasion.

We cannot always be passive and take advantage of the situation. We must take the initiative at the right time and strive to create strategic advantages in the current situation. "

Speaking of this, Horus paused for a moment, his eyes gradually became sharper, as if he was mentally prepared to face the storm, and said in a deep voice:

“If the situation worsens further, we can even apply to my father and adopt a more radical strategy——

Taking the initiative to attack the subspace and launch a surprise attack within the realm of the Chaos Evil God may be an excellent way to break the current deadlock. "

Magnus frowned even more when he heard this proposal, obviously not agreeing with Horus's idea.

After thinking for a while, he slowly said: "Actively rushing into the subspace? This is too risky, brother.

Even if we send out the most elite troops in the empire, the risk is ridiculously high. Once the operation fails, it may not only lead to the annihilation of the entire army, but also drag my father into the quagmire, seriously interfering with the overall development process of the human empire. "

This should be one of the few differences between the two brothers, but Horus's idea was too radical and Magnus could not continue to agree.

Then, Magnus persuaded him: "There is no doubt about my father's power, but you also know very well that my father's real 'home field' is the real universe.

In the subspace, his power will be greatly restricted, and he may even be suppressed by the evil gods. Moreover, the empire's current strength is not enough to support a comprehensive counterattack, let alone fighting in the enemy's territory. "

Seeing that Horus remained silent, Magnus continued to analyze the pros and cons:

"Even a small-scale raid is still full of dangers. Those elite warriors who enter the subspace will face not only the minions of the evil god, but also the ubiquitous corruption and erosion of the subspace.

Even if we primarchs personally lead elite troops in action, we are very likely to fall into the trap of the evil god, and even face the fate of being captured or even forcibly corrupted.

So bro.”

"You are right, brother." Horus interrupted Magnus with a smile and said:

“I just think that we can’t guard the line of defense forever and wait for the other side’s next move. The scariest thing about chaos is its unpredictability.

But no matter what, I still believe that in the later conflicts, we can find certain key nodes and launch precise attacks on their plans, rather than just waiting for death. "

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Magnus was deep in thought, tapping the console with his left index finger, as if weighing Horus's proposal.

It's not that he doesn't trust his brother, but he has to make sure every step is safe and reliable.

He also understood that Horus did not propose such a plan out of pride or impulsiveness "from above", but that it did have substantial meaning.

If we can really find the so-called key node and cause fatal damage to the Chaos Realm, or even severely damage the origin of the evil god, then such an adventure is indeed worth a try.

After thinking for a while, Magnus said: "Brother, I understand your idea.

If there is a clear opportunity, I will also act without hesitation, but to be honest, no one can fully predict what will happen next.

We don't have the [foresight] talent that our father and brother Sanguinius have, so instead of worrying too much about the future, it is better to focus on the current task."

"Yeah." Horus agreed and responded lightly, and did not continue to discuss the radical plan of entering the subspace.

Instead, he put his hand on the control panel and began to slide the hard light screen in front of him.

As the hard light screen switched, brief information about the Inquisition, the Investigation Department, and the five legions of the 08th universe appeared in front of the two one by one.

Horus looked at the content on the screen and continued, "Since we have decided to send agents deep into the Chaos Star Region, we cannot let these warriors act alone.

My suggestion is to discuss with my brothers and ask them to form a joint force to provide these agents with all-round logistical support and emergency support.

Once the signs of heresy activities are discovered, these elite troops can be put into battle at the first time to gain strategic advantages for us."

Magnus nodded in approval and added at the right time: "We can also apply to our father to mobilize the main fleet of the Imperial Navy stationed near the Chaos Space Region.

The fleet's apparent actions are to clear out the remnants of the Star Alliance or interstellar pirates on a large scale, but in fact they are the supporting force of the agents.

At the same time, the Imperial Navy can also attract the attention of potential heretics through this feint attack and reduce the pressure on the agent's actions."

"Hahaha! You are right, brother!"

After listening to Magnus's supplement, Horus laughed heartily.

It seems that the previous discussion, debate and decision-making of the two brothers reminded Horus of his "carefree" childhood, and the memory of thinking together about "good ideas" to play and cause trouble.

Moreover, with Magnus around, Horus's pressure was greatly reduced.

After all, it was really comforting to have a "close" brother to give reminders and suggestions.

Then, the two brothers immediately shared the decisions and deployments they had discussed with their father, Fulgrim and others.

Then, the first fleet to receive the order and take action was the fleet where the 3rd Hoinhard of the Imperial Navy was located.