Chapter 1618 Atonement for the Mantis
The most amazing thing about the Mantis Warriors is that compared to the passive combat of the Lamenters, they were very active and active in the Badab War.
It can even be said that the entire Badab War was played by the Mantis Warriors. The Weeper left early, the Executioner joined in the middle, and even the Star Claw only took action late in the war, while the Mantis Warriors It lasted from the first conflict to the end of the war, when the coalition forces began to besiege the Badab System Contact.
They could actually be forgiven under such circumstances, and it was hard for Soshiyang not to wonder if White Scar had contributed to it.
And even if the Mantis Warriors are labeled as rebel die-hards, the target of this expedition is Huron. As Huron's former allies, even if Soshyan doesn't care, they are loyal in terms of loyalty. Will be criticized by others.
Although the Lamenters were once Huron's allies, the Lamenters proved their loyalty after the last surprise attack on the Eye of Hell, and the Atonement Crusade ended early. If the Mantis Warriors join, it will have a great impact in all aspects. Big, especially within the expeditionary force.
This was the first time Soshyan showed hesitation in front of the white-scarred warrior. He put his hands on his knees and tapped the armor lightly with his fingers, as if he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.
Juba Khan did not urge him when he saw this, he just sipped his wine. The other khans just whispered and did not express any opinions, and the people of the Astral Knights just looked at their battle group. Make decisions long.
If Soshyan remembers correctly, the Mantis Warriors are a sub-group of the Marauders, that is, a sub-group of the White Scars. Juba Khan must have had expectations when he mentioned this.
In fact, having one more battle group, even if it is a crippled battle group, is always good for the expedition, but——
He then briefly recalled the process of the Badab War. In fact, the war was originally caused by the conflict between the Fire Eagle Chapter and the Mantis Warriors who came to investigate the Maelstrom area. The turning point in the expansion of the war was the Fire Eagle Chapter. The process of the failed negotiation between the Chapter Master of the Scorpion Chapter, Ordiz, and the Chapter Master of the Mantis Warriors, Sartak, who represented the Hurons, on the planet Shadim in the Sorrow System is unknown, but the result was that the negotiation It turned into a firefight, and both chapter leaders were killed. This also caused the Badab War to completely lose room for negotiation, and the Tranquility Galaxy where the Mantis Warriors' original home planet was eventually destroyed in the ruthless raid of the Man-Eating Sharks. Massacre, before Huron's other allies had withdrawn from the battle.
And after careful calculation, there are many war groups that have fought against the Mantis Warriors, including the Fire Eagle Chapter, the Ranger Warriors, the Raptor Chapter, the Salamander Chapter, the Fire Angel Chapter, the Red Scorpion Chapter, and the Devouring Chapter. Human Shark Chapter.
Soshyan knows very well that due to the sense of honor and brotherhood, Space Marines are generally quite vindictive. If the Mantis Warriors are accepted to join the expedition, it is very likely to lead to these wars. The regiment rejected the call for an expedition - although they may not come if they don't accept the Mantis Warriors, but if they do, they definitely won't come.
After all, he doesn’t have the time or energy to explain to each group like he did here with White Scar.
In fact, at this time, Soshyan was already inclined to reject the Mantis Warrior, but then he thought about it, could there be any hidden secrets when Juba Khan raised this matter?
So after pondering for a moment, he said to Juba Khan:
"Juba Khan, why are the Mantis Warriors so eager to join the expedition? Just to wash away the shame?"
"Not entirely. "
Juba Khan put down the wine bowl and replied in a deep voice:
"In the trial, Khoisan Nildra alone bore all the blame. The Mantis Warriors They thought that this was their chapter leader's self-sacrifice to protect the chapter. In fact, joining the Huron camp was the decision of the former chapter leader Sartak. When Khoisan Nildra took over the chapter, the situation was already out of control. They Hoping to use the exploits of this expedition to redeem their Chapter Master who was sentenced to life imprisonment."
Soshyan was about to say "How is this possible", but the words were immediately stuck in his throat.
It is indeed impossible for the Mantis Warrior, but if he, the supreme lord commander, brings the prestige of a victory in the expedition, it is possible to get people out of the prison of the Inquisition.
Soshiyang looked at Juba Khan's solemn face and couldn't figure out what the other party meant. Wogotai on the side also looked calm.
But since the other party has pointed it out, it means that there is hope in this regard.
At this time, Soshiyang knows what it means to be short-handed and cannibalistic. Since the white scar is willing After mobilizing the sub-regiment to participate in the expedition, and his attitude was there, it would be difficult to say his refusal.
There were so many things going on before the expedition even started, and Soshiyang felt really tired.
Thinking about it this way, it turns out that the Imperial Fist is better. If you say you want to support, you will support without any requirements or conditions attached.
“What about their atonement expedition?”
“I have informed all parties about this matter, and the Tribunal has no opinion on it.”
Since The other party had reached this point, and after weighing it again and again, Soshyan nodded.
"I understand, then I will allow the Mantis Warriors to join the expedition, but they must fully accept my command. If they feel it is inappropriate, they will give up and ask Juba Khan to convey my intention."
Actually. The Mantis Warriors in this state also have advantages. At least in order to rescue their chapter leader, they will fight very hard. If they can be commanded properly, their combat effectiveness must be very guaranteed.
But Juba Khan smiled and nodded directly:
"No problem, they can accept it."
"Well, you'd better tell them, after all." "Ahazira, come in."
As the door to the main hall was pushed open, a warrior wearing ancient green power armor, a psychic hood, and a Chegorith-style beard walked in.
Soshiyan noticed that the think tank was holding a long staff made of wood and bone similar to Ogedei's. There were many Chegoris runes on his body, and his armor also had lightning bolts. Traces of ablation.
He vaguely guessed that Bai Scar's method of maintaining contact with the sub-group should be a think tank.
“This is the think tank director of the Mantis Warriors, Alhazra Redeth, who is currently temporarily assuming the responsibilities of the Chapter Leader.”
Then Juba introduced it to the think tank.
“This is the Supreme Lord Commander of the Maelstrom Expeditionary Force, Chapter Commander Soshyan Alexei.”
Ahazra Redeth then moved toward Sosh Yang bowed deeply, and then said in a deep voice in Gothic with a Chegris accent:
"Thank you very much for giving us this opportunity to atone."
Sosh Yang didn't react for a moment, but then he nodded and looked at Juba Khan.
"The Mantis Warrior is not."
"Wo Kuotai has sensed your arrival, so he notified them in advance. They have just arrived, a few days ahead of the expeditionary force."
Soshiyang sighed in his heart. He did not expect that the seemingly generous Chegris people had such a cunning side.
But now that the matter has come to this, he cannot go back on his word, so he said to Ahazira Redeth:
“How many soldiers do you have in your regiment now?”
"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, there are currently 311 warriors, 2 Dreadnoughts, three battleships, the battle barge Endless Redemption, and the strike cruisers Penitent Pursuit and Penitent Sword."
Sure enough, we participated in the Badab War. Few of them had good results. The Mantis Warriors were fully staffed at their peak, and only one-third remained after a war. Moreover, being sentenced to the Atonement Expedition meant that there were no new recruits.
But with more than 300 veterans, it’s not bad.
“How is the combat readiness?”
“Not very good. Since the end of the Badab War, we have not received effective material replenishment for a long time. The existing vehicles of the Chapter Most of them cannot be used due to lack of maintenance parts, and the soldiers' power armor basically relies on the forging sergeant for repair and use."
Yes, another one who needs a lot of money.
Soshiyang is now extremely grateful that he made enough preparations before setting off.
"Understood, I will restore your regiment's combat readiness, but as I just said, I hope your regiment can obey my command."
"We are willing to risk our lives and honor Leave it in your hands."
"That's good."
Soshyan's bad mood finally eased a little, and then he looked at Juba Khan.
"Maybe we still need to linger in the orbit of the planet for a few days. The Mantis Warriors are not in a hurry to show up. I want to make this matter clear to other battle groups of the expeditionary force."
Zhu Ba Khan twisted his beard and nodded.
"It doesn't matter, it just so happens that the reinforcements from those sub-regiments should arrive in a few days."
(End of this chapter)