Chapter 173 Chaos of the Maelstrom
Six huge horns let out a sharp and rough roar, and the ear-splitting roar echoed in the airport.
Then their rough roars slowly faded away, like the dim roars of ancient behemoths that gradually retreated into mythology, followed by sharp music - two hundred silver trumpets and trumpets. A bright triumphal music was played.
Wearing full ceremonial armor, Soshyan and Mazhar stood on the platform like demigods in thunder clouds. This is the northern entrance to the airport.
For this grand occasion, the banners of the two Chapters were spread out on the beams of the dome, and the banners of many Imperial troops were hung on both sides.
Guilliman took a deep breath and heard the sound of the gate rising.
The time is coming.
The sound of trumpets shocked everyone, and a ray of artificial sunlight shone on the exquisite stone carvings.
Subsequently, amid the creaking and friction of the metal gate, the distant sea of stars appeared in front of Soshyan, followed by that person——
Malakin emerged from the shadows Appearing in the middle, without a helmet, expressionless,
His long blond hair fluttered in the artificial breeze, so handsome, so melancholy, so unpredictable.
The Chapter Master of the Lamenters put his battle helmet in the crook of his left arm and walked forward with perfect steps.
His most important lieutenant followed suit on both sides. The warrior held a power spear in front of him with both hands. There was a pale skull at the end of the spear handle.
The shoulder armor of all warriors is covered with a black and white mosaic, with a tearful blood-red heart on top.
In a later position is the standard bearer of the Chapter, who proudly holds aloft a Battle Banner of Tears in the same color as their shoulder emblem.
They walked up the stairs into the square and through the spaceport, barely responding to the cheering soldiers along the way.
Seeing the person who appeared, Lord Magyar had no expression on his face, but everyone who was close to him could feel his undisguised disgust.
Soshiyan showed a 100% welcoming attitude.
He stepped forward, walked down the platform, and faced the procession of mourners.
But he stopped after taking a few steps.
Because he noticed the soft sound of the sword blade passing through the scabbard.
Then he continued to move forward.
"I am Malakin Rofus."
The Chapter Master of the Lamenters spoke, his salute was more like a nod and hello, while holding his left hand behind his back Holding a shining sharp blade unsheathed.
"Welcome, I am Soshyan Alexei."
Soshyan said, holding Malakin's hand.
“Thank you for accepting my invitation. I heard how many warships are you traveling with?”
“Our battle group’s mothership and two frigates.”
Malakin's voice seemed lukewarm.
“That’s all.”
"I still welcome you, with brotherhood."
Soshiyang said, letting go of his hand, his tone seemed quite regretful.
“But you come to me with a weapon in your hand?”
“Yes, but my other hand is empty. We don’t know what is in your brotherhood. , Lord of the Star Knights, so I have a free hand and hold a sword. "What do you think of it now?"
"I think it's pretty good..."
Malakin said with a sad tone:
"...At least it's not the trap I'm worried about. I know many people want to kill Kill us and show their loyalty to the Emperor by destroying the traitors."
"I have never considered you traitors, despite what happened...but I believe in the loyalty of the Sons of Holy Leth. ”
“Really, but I noticed that the tone of your voice reminded me of a person. ”
The name came out of Malakin's mouth like the hiss of a poisonous snake, as if he wanted to spit out an evil word.
“Huron, he also deceived us with his brotherhood.”
“I already know something about that rebellion.”
Soshiyan’s heavy point head.
The Lamenters Chapter, as a sub-group of the Blood Angels, once had 2 battle barges, 9 strike cruisers, and 22 frigates. This void power was stronger than most chapters.
But now, they only have one lonely battle barge and two frigates.
The cause of all this really stems from a major rebellion a few years ago.
It is also the largest Astartes rebellion since the Horus Heresy. The person who caused this rebellion was the Huron-Star Claw Chapter in Malakim's mouth. Captain, Truff Huron.
This rebellion broke out in M41.901 and ended completely in 912, which happened to be the year when the Astral Knights were destroyed on the World Engine.
The rebellion originated from Huron's dictatorial rule in the Maelstrom Sector and his resistance to the tithe. The High Lords of Terra could not tolerate a chapter challenging the authority of the Empire, so a continuous war More than ten years of large-scale war broke out.
This war involved dozens of Astartes chapters, some of which were motivated by defending the dignity of the Astartes and their allies (Compared to Abaddon, Huron is really called the timely rain, brother Gongmei, Before the rebellion, he was famous for his hospitality and was able to win over some war groups) and joined the Huron camp to fight against the war groups loyal to Terra.
The Weepers are just such a war group that is unfortunately on the wrong team.
This time the wrong team led them to a tragic ending. In 909, the chapter encountered an ambush while fighting the Minotaur Chapter. The main fleet was almost wiped out, and two battle barges were destroyed. One of the Storm Daughters was taken away.
In desperation, the weeper could only choose to surrender.
After the war, statistics showed that they had less than 300 soldiers left.
The reason why they are on the wrong team is very sad and ridiculous. Since the chapter was established during the founding of the Cursed Army, it has always been ostracized by other chapters and imperial forces, and has not received any fair treatment. Only the Huron Be willing to be brothers with them.
There is no interest involved, it is purely out of "brotherhood".
It was this desire to be recognized and accepted that deceived them, and eventually they became the opposite of the empire.
The only good thing is that their loyalty to the Empire has never changed, which gave them a chance for redemption after surrendering.
Under the ruling of the Inquisition, most of their property was confiscated and they were punished by going on a hundred-year atonement expedition to the dangerous frontier.
The Atonement Crusade is a common punishment method used by the Empire against the Astartes. The battle group sent to the Astartes will usually have their home planet confiscated and then go to the most dangerous battle situation. During the expedition, they will not receive any recruits or supplies. Supplement on.
This punishment is the best outcome for the Lamenters, because they themselves are a ship-based battle group.
However, the losses of personnel and fleet were still heavy, and what was even more frightening was that the Weeper's already bad reputation became even worse - all the battle groups they encountered openly spurned them. .
This blow to self-esteem is the source of pain for the weepers.
They are still loyal, but they are not recognized by anyone.
(End of this chapter)