Chapter 642 Key Deployments
Actually, the situation at Armageddon cannot be described as bad, it is simply very bad!
After capturing the Fernas Hive, the greenskin army obtained a large amount of supplies and equipment, allowing their war machines to operate at an even crazier speed.
After Bonebreaker divided his troops into five clans, he left two tribes to besiege the remaining hives on the main continent, while he himself led the remaining three clans and disappeared into the human world. In sight.
Planet Governor Hermann von Strab believed that they were a reserve team, but Kurtz Mannheim, the high-ranking Machine Prince of the Iron Skull Titan Legion, firmly believed that this was just a cover-up by the green skins, and It is recommended to establish a solid defense line in the tropical jungle area of the mainland to guard against attacks by these three tribes.
But Hermann von Strab ignored him, convinced that these reserves would not cross the equatorial jungle area and that he would soon be able to launch a counterattack.
But the facts once again slapped the governor mercilessly in the face.
The day after the siege of Hades' Hive officially began, the green-skinned army quietly crossed an equatorial jungle path that humans had never walked.
The road was filled with fetid swampy areas that could swamp armies and were filled with ferocious beasts, but the Greenskins were very interested in them and attacked all flora and fauna, while the Technician Guys Lifting the pontoon and projecting their stance on Jumper, with their drive and clever little minds, the greenskin army moved forward at a speed the Empire could not comprehend.
Three days later, infantry, armored columns, murderous tin cans and ancient giants crossed the rough bridge and appeared on the other side of the jungle. The greenskins once again penetrated the human defenses without preparation. position.
As they galloped through the gray wasteland, heading straight for the hive of Vulganus, the planet's governor, Hermann von Strab, was completely panicked.
He requested that the Titans of the Iron Skull Legion be ordered to destroy the greenskin army, but Kurtz Mannheim disagreed. The wise general believed that they should hold their position and wait for reinforcements.
But Hermann von Strab screamed that he did not need reinforcements and Kurtz Mannheim had no choice but to fight as his Titan Legion had sworn an oath to obey A All orders from the governor family of the planet Mikiton.
Now the Titan Legion has assembled, ready to fight the Greenskin army at any time.
“Damn, what kind of pig head is this.”
Looking at the battle report on the data board, Talos couldn't help but curse.
"Why should the empire send a tiger general to sit in such an important place? Even if it can't send a tiger, it should at least send a dog? In the end, it turned out to be a pig sitting here."< br>
The prophet shook his head.
"How did the empire become like this."
He was very happy when he said it, but Major General Lawrence Montoya, who was not far away, looked embarrassed when he heard it. After all, the other person said " "Pig" is his commander.
Soshiyang also felt nauseous. Although the information was limited, he had already made a rough analysis. Although this wave of greenskins were cunning and vicious, they could become so big because of man-made disasters.
Oh empire, so many things are caused by man-made disasters!
“I am not optimistic about this battle.”
Randall glanced at the gray desert terrain and said solemnly:
“Although the Iron Skull Legion has armor, Troops and the support of a large number of infantry, but many of these troops are temporarily formed, and their combat effectiveness is worrying. Moreover, if they want the enemy to drive back to the jungle, they must pass through a swamp area, where they can easily be ambushed by Orks. If that is the case, the Iron Skull Legion It’s a bad thing.”
Soshyan nodded, agreeing with Randall's opinion.
So he turned to Major General Lawrence Montoya.
“Can we establish instant communication with the Governor now?”
The Major General shook his head and responded helplessly:
“It is the shadow season now. Wireless communication is very poor, and due to some mysterious effects caused by the green skin invasion, long-distance communication with the ground is almost interrupted and can only be transmitted manually.”
"It's difficult."
Soshiyang glanced at the tactical holographic map again. The main continental plate had spread all over and turned into an ominous blood color, with only three isolated islands still standing among them.
"Hades, Halesridge, and Attalus Hive are still holding on. This is the only good news."
"In my opinion, in this war, The greenskin’s only mistake was having too much appetite.”
Randall expressed his opinion at the right time. "They want to swallow the entire main continent in one go, but they are unwilling to slow down their attack on the subcontinent. Their forces are too spread out. This will be their fatal mistake."
“You mean——”
Soshiyang looked at his blood brother.
"Let the three hives on the main continent support themselves for a period of time. We will concentrate our efforts on defeating the main green-skinned clans that invaded the subcontinent first."
"Then the Hades Hive and Hales Ricky’s hive is the key.”
Soshyan pointed at the two hives and said:
“If these two hives fall, then the greenskins of the main continent can use the ports to project their troops from the sea to the subcontinent. It is undoubtedly much more efficient than walking through the jungle."
He turned to Major General Lawrence Montoya again.
"Who is the commander of these two hives?"
"The commander of Halesridge is General Secor Scalia, who was in the Astra Militarum He has served in China for thirty years and has commanded the Iron Corps. He is an experienced veteran. The current commander of Hades Hive is political commissar Sebastian Yarrick. The original military commander seems to have resigned for some reason. .”
Hearing the name behind him, Soshyan was stunned for a while.
“Do you know him?”
Randall immediately noticed something strange about Soshyan.
"Well, he and I are also destined to have fought side by side several times, but that was already twenty years ago."
Stay in Soshiyang's mind, still It was the young political commissar back then, and he didn't expect that he would meet an old friend here.
All I can say is that fate is amazing.
Withdrawing his thoughts from memories, Soshyan focused his attention on the present.
“What is the military configuration of the two hives?”
“The military strength of Halsridge Hive is relatively abundant, with more than 1.2 million troops stationed there, and there are several large The arsenal, which includes an armor production line, is expected to mobilize at least 10 million troops."
"What about Hades?"
"Well, the situation in Hades Hive is even worse. Before the war started, the governor transferred almost all the troops. There should be only 300,000 garrison troops at present. And Hades Hive is not a military-industrial hive. Local factories produce Most of them are civilian products. "
The situation is indeed very bad, but Soshyan has a good impression of Yarik, and he believes that this resolute and decisive political commissar can do something about it.
"Find a way to send my message to the two hives, and you must keep it no matter what!"
"Yes!"
"Also, requisition all those who can move Transport ship, you have three hours.”
"Uh-"
Although he felt embarrassed, after recalling the horrific scene he had just witnessed, Major General Lawrence Montoya wisely did not make any sound of dissatisfaction. After saluting, he hurriedly left. left.
Soshyan then turned to Randall and said.
“The next step is a tough battle.”
(End of this chapter)