Chapter 124 New Fleet
The mountains in the early morning are covered with a layer of mist, which will melt like frost and snow within half an hour under the direct sunlight.
Soshiyang still stayed in the Thunder Eagle's cabin, staring intently at the light green fluorescent screen.
Before the first ray of morning sun rose, out of the 500 candidates, 82 people were "eliminated", 6 groups were completely wiped out, and 4 strongholds changed hands.
The once vivid life turned into a cold corpse overnight.
Soshyan is not cruel by nature, but as Thor said, they are in a stage of total war and cannot tolerate any weakness.
But he also made a decision, that is, not to disclose the results to the public, and everything will only be run within the war group. This may allow the parents who sent their children to him to have some thoughts in their hearts. .
Suddenly, the hatch behind him was opened.
"Soshyan."
Thor appeared behind him.
"Losa asked me to tell you that Governor Battis has applied to meet with you again."
Soshyan's shoulders sank slightly.
"It's the fifteenth time."
"No, actually this month is the seventeenth time."
"I didn't ask Lothar to reply to him, Say I’m busy?”
"This time he had a different reason."
Saul walked up to him and looked at the screens as well, some of which had gone out.
Those black blocks are particularly dazzling when surrounded by shiny screens.
“What’s the reason?”
“It’s about building warships. It’s said that they have applied for a casting template from the nearest forging world and can start construction soon.”
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This surprised Soshyan.
After returning to the home planet, in addition to recruiting troops, the second most important thing is to expand the size of the fleet.
His expectation is that when the first batch of recruits complete the transformation, the chapter fleet will have at least one battle barge (Starfire transformation), five moon-class cruisers, and more than twenty frigates.
Such a fleet may not be large in size, but it is definitely enough for the sparse Astral Knights Chapter.
And the most important thing is that Soshyan understands the industrial level of his home planet. The orbital dock of Nessen 4 can easily build moon-class cruisers, and even several can be started at the same time.
In the history of the planet, easy-to-build moon-class cruisers have been produced for the sector fleet many times. However, after the planet's mineral resources were almost exhausted, the production capacity declined, and production tasks were not carried out frequently.
But the production capacity is still there.
However, although Soshyan's idea is good, it is not easy to implement.
Because according to imperial law, a planet is not allowed to manufacture warships on its own. It must obtain approval from the Ministry of Military Affairs or a letter of authorization from some agency before receiving a template from the Forge World for construction.
Although making a Moon-class cruiser does not necessarily require a template, it is considered an internal process within the Mechanicus.
If you skip it, it will be very difficult to find a mechanical priest for maintenance in the future.
So, when Soshyan presented his needs to the Planet Governor, he was told that the whole process would be more troublesome than he expected.
Theoretically, the Space Marine's authorization letter can obtain the casting template, but because Nessen IV is not the legal home planet of the Astral Knights, and there is no relevant authorization from the Sector Governor, they must It takes a lot of tedious steps and going through various bureaucracies before this matter can be settled.
Although Soshyan is anxious to expand the fleet, he also knows the slowness of the imperial bureaucracy. No matter how hard he presses the planetary governor, he can only urge him from time to time.
But I didn’t expect that the other party’s efficiency was unexpectedly high. It only took a few days and it was already done.
"Then I'm going to meet him."
Knowing that the other party must have something to ask for, Soshyan decided to meet the master of this planet.
“I’ll leave this place to you for the time being, Instructor Sol.”
“Well, feel free to go.”
After leaving Thunder Eagle, Soshiyang called Get a shuttle and tell Lothar that you agree to meet him.
The location is, of course, the Winter Palace.
About half an hour later, Soshyan arrived at the main hall of the Winter Palace with a team of soldiers, and was led by a servant to an interview room in the gorgeous palace alone.
The Hermitage is the tallest building in the entire Neisen IV, almost above the clouds.
Through the huge windows that have been wiped clean as new, you can see the salt water in the polluted bay 50 kilometers away from the house.
Looking closer, you can see ornithopters and biplanes buzzing between various huge urban buildings, and the penetrating power of high-power headlights of rail transit vehicles The mist flickers in the direction of the tarmac. Beyond the hive, in the yellow sullen air, promethium smelters exhale brown smoke into the eternal dusk.
Poisonous wastewater rivers surround those industrial areas. If it were not for the transformation technology of the Mechanicus, these poisonous fogs could easily envelope the entire hive.
"The Emperor's blessing, my lord."
At this time, several maids walked into the meeting room. They were all wearing blue brocade dresses with silk shawls, which completely fit the expectations of most people. "Beautiful women" requirements.
They were holding exquisite wine bottles and wine glasses, as well as various fruits and desserts, including hot towels.
They looked particularly small in front of the armored Astartes.
"Sir, do you need anything?"
The voices of these maids are very beautiful and graceful. There is no doubt that they have been specially trained. Just speaking is like singing.
Soshyan shook his head.
“I don’t plan to delay here, where is Battis.”
"I received your request, I'll go right away."
The maid bent her knees slightly and withdrew.
Soon, she brought the owner in.
Batis Venethor, the planetary governor of Nessen IV, is also the patriarch of the family that has controlled this planet for thousands of years.
He is a big man wearing a double-breasted brown robe, but his delicate boy-like face makes his huge frame less prominent. His short dark brown hair is neatly combed and shiny. ——There is no doubt that this man has used some life-extending surgery.
He was accompanied by two bodyguards in gray cuirass uniforms and a small, pretty lady in a dark blue coat.
“Governor Battis.”
Soshyan said, gently holding the other person’s outstretched hand.
“I am Soshyan Alexei, Chapter Master of the Astral Knights Chapter.”
“The ancient Alexei family is honored by you, Chapter Long.”
Battis smiled, walked to his chair, sat on it, and pointed to a particularly large hardwood chair.
"The presence of the Chapter Master has brightened up the humble house. Please sit down."
"No need, I don't want to waste your time, Governor."
Soshyan said, taking a step forward and staring at the other person's face.
“You have a manufacturing license, right.”
Soshyan spoke very directly, which made Battis a little embarrassed.
He waved his hand and signaled everyone else to leave. After the door was closed again, he said carefully:
"Yes, I used some family connections and finally managed to get it in the shortest possible time. Got it done.”
“Then, Governor.”
Soshiyang took another step forward and said in a deep voice:
"Why did you come to see me seventeen times this month?"
"That...is..."
Governor Battis suddenly became a little nervous. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“There is someone——”
“I understand.”
Soshyan took a step back.
"To thank you for your assistance and contribution to the Chapter, I will give him one last chance."
"I am grateful! I am grateful!"
Bati Si clenched his hands into fists and kept smiling apologetically to Soshiyang, as if a child had made a mistake at school and was begging the teacher for forgiveness. The majesty of the planetary governor was completely absent.
“But.
Soshyan changed the subject.
"Governor, I hope you will also remember that we are the Chapter Astartes. If he insists on doing so, then his life belongs to the Emperor, and no one can change this."
Batis's face suddenly turned pale, and Soshyan turned around and walked towards the door without looking back.
(End of this chapter)