Chapter 271 Soul Drinkers
The Soul Drinkers Chapter is a war group with a long history, and it is said that it can even be traced back to the Second Founding of the Army.
Like the Astral Knights, the Soul Drinkers are also considered a sub-group of the Imperial Fists, but they do not have their own home planet and instead operate from a fleet.
A total of more than 400 warriors arrived in Valedo this time, including Chapter Master Golgri, but more than 50% of them were recruits. This operation was of great significance to the Soul Drinkers Chapter. In other words, it is more like a trial for new recruits.
Obviously, the Soul Drinker also knew the identity of the Astral Knight, so he sent out a friendly signal as soon as he appeared. Chapter leader Gorgli even hoped to reach the Unbound Soul in person and communicate with the star above. The world knights meet.
Sol had no reason to refuse the other party, so he readily agreed.
Soon, the Soul Drinker's fleet approached the Unbound Soul. After reaching a certain distance, two Thunder Eagles flew out from the Soul Drinker's flagship Soul Messenger and entered the Unbound Soul. On the deck of the Soul.
"What a good ship. I have never seen a battleship of this type."
Gorgli, who looked out from behind the observation hole on the port side of the bridge, sincerely admired .
He is a heroic and righteous warrior who has served the empire for more than a hundred years. He has a battle-scarred but resolute face and a firm will - and his experience is also similar to Soshyan is very similar. In a tragic battle between the Chapter and the Orks twenty years ago, the Chapter Master died in battle. He took over as the new Chapter Master on the battlefield. At that time, he had just been promoted to the Tenth Company. Less than ten years old.
What he wore was a set of finely crafted power armor. The main color was deep purple, which Thor was very familiar with. The edges of the armor were inlaid with dazzling gold. The left and right shoulder pads were decorated with golden Holy Grail emblems - which were also drinking gold. The emblem of the Soul Chapter.
Gorgli had a power sword hanging on his waist, and an iron halo hung between his backpack and his power armor.
Following him on board the ship were his honor guards. These elite soldiers were standing motionless at the entrance of the bridge.
In addition to wearing decorations that symbolize honor and etiquette, all Soul Drinker warriors also wear pure black ribbons on the left shoulder armor. This is unique among the Imperial Fists. There is only one symbol.
Condolences.
"The sacrifice of the Astral Knights should be remembered by the world, not forgotten. It is unreasonable and unjust for you to be driven out of your homeland."
After several years, the World Engine Battle has been It is known to many Chapters, especially those of the Imperial Fists, that they not only feel sorry for the sacrifice of the Astral Knights, but also feel chilled by the way the Empire handles them.
After all, in this era of increasing conflicts, any chapter may be on the verge of extinction. If a major sacrifice occurs, it may be abandoned by the empire, then who is willing to pay everything?
This is also the reason why Golgri has a great affection for the Astral Knights whom he has never met before.
The Chapter also fought side by side with the Astral Knights hundreds of years ago. Now that their former comrades have been reduced to such a state, they can't help but die in grief.
However, on this topic, Thor did not intend to express his opinion, and instead turned his attention to the Soul Drinker's fleet.
“Have you received the summons from the Tribunal?”
“Yes.”
Golgri nodded in response.
“We have just dealt with a Greenskin threat from a nearby system.”
Thor suddenly met his eyes.
Neither warrior was wearing a helmet, Thor was not, and Gorgori was holding his helmet in the crook of his arm.
From Thor's point of view, he looks very young, the kind of person who has a stubborn character and will not give in easily - a very typical style of a son of Dorne.
Savitar behind Thor was also observing this man. He was wearing a helmet, but Gorgli clearly felt some kind of sharp gaze.
He glanced at Savita, and then looked at Lothar not far away.
"Are there just the three of you?"
Thor then introduced what he knew about the battle group. In fact, the content was not much, but Gorgori digested every bit of it in a quiet and neutral manner. information.
"So, that Soshyan Chapter Leader is really a warrior."
Golgri whispered, casting his gaze towards the gradually extending vista of the void. "Even if there are only about twenty warriors left in the Chapter, we can continue to fight in the name of the Emperor."
Instead, he looked towards the world below the track.
This was originally a world enjoying peace, but now it has become a place of filth and evil.
"What's the situation down there? Any news?"
"We encountered a ship in orbit before, a pilgrim ship possessed by demons, and we believe it will be The source of the corrosion was brought to Valedo. After that, we destroyed the ship, but we could not receive the signal from the ground. According to the information fed back from the ground three hours ago, they were heading towards the planet's Ministry of Justice fortress, trying to find where clues and establish a temporary stronghold."
"Wise decision, I believe they will need help."
Gorgeli smiled.
"Perhaps you can say hello to Chapter Commander Soshyan in advance, and a group of reinforcements will arrive soon."
Saul looked down and saw Gorgri holding out his hand. hand.
"I will inform him. Maybe we need to establish a communication network for joint operations."
"Of course."
The two then held each other's hands tightly with warrior etiquette.
"That's it. Let's have a drink after the battle. Brother, the original body is above, for the glory of you and the Lord of the Earth!"
Thor was stunned for a while. seconds, and then responded:
"The Primarch is above, for the glory of you and the Lord of Earth."
After a brief meeting, Gorgari left the Unbound Soul. , returned to his flagship and quickly began mobilizing his warriors.
"Don't you feel awkward calling out the war cries of other legions?"
After the outsiders left, Savita took off his helmet with a smile on his face.
"It feels...a little strange, though."
Saul looked down at the palm of his hand that he had just shaken.
"That person is very stubborn and has a strong personality. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince..."
"No need to convince."
The smile on the Crow Prince's face slowly dissipated.
“He will die.”
Saul turned his head sharply, staring at the face that always had a mocking expression.
“You... saw it?”
Sevatar shrugged.
"Maybe? I guessed."
At this time, the joint combat communications of the two battle groups were also established, and Golgri told Thor that three companies would be dropped at a time , led by him personally, a total of three hundred warriors entered the ground, but Thor was required to provide the specific coordinates of the planet's Ministry of Justice fortress.
Although the communication with the ground was severely interfered, it was still possible to send a coordinate. Thor quickly sent the coordinates returned from the ground to the Soul Drinker Chapter.
Immediately afterwards, a large number of drop pods accompanied by Thunderhawk and Storm Crow gunships broke into Valedo's atmosphere...
(End of this chapter)