Chapter 2332 Nathan 3
".Although Nathan 3 is a dead world, there are still some fragile civilizations. Long before the Griffin 4 exploration team arrived here, this world There have already been recorded human settlements. Some of them may be fugitives, and some may be adventurers, trying to find some opportunities here. In short, after Griffin 4 established resource mining stations at the poles of the planet, The orbital route rights of the planet were closed. This is the consistent strategy of the Mechanicus. It is also the so-called enclosure race. When you see an uninhabited world, you will randomly arrange an exploration station or mining station. According to the Olympia Agreement They have the priority to develop this world, but they will not develop it immediately. This is just to prepare for the discovery of rare resources and ancient ruins in the future.”
In the Storm Bird’s cabin, it serves as the cabin door. When it was opened, a wave of heat that was enough to burn your skin hit your face and instantly filled the entire cabin.
Soshyan and Andal stood on the edge of the cabin, watching the desolate and hot land of this planet passing quickly below.
“. Because this planet has a thin atmosphere and is closer to the star than Nessin 4, its average ground temperature is nearly 20 degrees higher than that of Nesson 4, and the maximum temperature difference between day and night can reach 80 degrees. At perihelion, radiation can reach lethal levels. Its mass is about 78% of that of Nathan 4. There is currently no ground water source. Fortunately, there are still a small amount of ice caps at the North and South Poles. The mining station of Griffin 4 It was built there because of this. They also dug drainage channels under the planet to discharge the filtered wastewater from the collection station. The State Church forcibly sent a missionary ship here about two thousand years ago. Griffin 4 was There is not much emphasis here, and the two sides have not caused further conflicts. At present, the localized and improved state religion has basically occupied the planet's belief consciousness. This should also be due to the drought-resistant crop seeds and livestock brought by the state religion, as well as missionary work. It is really hard to imagine what kind of determination could drive them to come to such a world of death and work hard to spread the teachings without any complaints. So sometimes my feelings about the state religion are really complicated. The troubles they create and the things they create There are almost equal parts miracles.”
Andal, who became the leader of the Tiger Claw Chapter, immediately smiled and said:
"The state religion is very big, and its followers are as numerous as the stars. It is definitely not something that can be explained in a few words. It is just like the empire. From a practical point of view, who can imagine it? , two adjacent planets, one is a primitive tribe, and the other is a highly developed industrialized world. Captain Soshyan, do you think this place looks like Baal? "
"Baal? Hmm. It’s hard to say. At least the radiation level here shouldn’t be that serious. I think it might be more like Taran. Currently, according to the last rough statistics of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the total population of Nessen III should be between 6 million and 12 million. The closer you get to the two poles, the more densely populated you are. Currently, there are about 20 cities with a population of over 10,000 in the northern and southern hemispheres. The rest of the population is scattered among various small city-states and tribes. This living style may make the recruitment process more difficult. There are certain difficulties, and precisely because of the geographical climate here, the state religion has become a decentralized structure here, without a unified religious organization. "
As he said, Soshiyan also pointed out. Pointing at the rolling hills passing by on the ground.
“In addition, this world is not only civilized. There are also many barbaric tribes living in many mountains. They account for about 12% of the total population of the planet. These tribes are basically in units of a hundred people. There are very few large settlements with a population of 1,000 people. Since there is no intervention from the state religion, their beliefs are still very vague totem worship. An interesting thing is that the barbaric tribes of Naison III generally worship the symbol of Griffin IV. .”
Andal looked surprised when he heard this.
“Why?”
“Ha, because the resource transport ship only visits once every ten years, the Adeptus Mechanicus stronghold here often does not get resources, especially the replenishment of servitors. Since it was just a collection station and there was no cloning equipment, locals could only be used for transformation. The number of priests left on the planet was basically about 10. They couldn't do it on their own, so they used the trick to fool them. These tribes of predators let them capture slaves for themselves, and the corresponding predators would also receive their continued water, food and even weapons. Over time, they became believers of the so-called "Red Witch King", and also They have become extremely worshipful of metal. But this is good, at least they will not believe in any cult or be contaminated with chaos. Due to inbreeding, a considerable number of these barbarians have deformities and lesions, but there are also a few who have particularly strong bodies, and Bloodthirsty and brutality is very suitable for transforming new recruits." (Bloodthirsty and brutality is a compliment in the eyes of many war groups.)
"Interesting. It seems that I have to take some time to observe it myself."< br>
“Currently, the Mechanicus Priests on Griffin IV are ready to evacuate. I have arranged for priests from other Forge Worlds to take over the Mechanicum facilities here, but now the Chapter does not have more resources to carry out operations here. Development, the work of those priests is more to maintain the operation of the local collection station, as well as conduct in-depth exploration of the planet and draw a complete resource information map. The number of people will not be too many at first. Andal, you have also seen that this world is It is very barren, and it is difficult to rely on the strength of local people to build a complete fortress with the ability to transform new recruits. Therefore, Tiger Claw can only temporarily use the simple small space station in orbit as its base. In terms of equipment, I will arrange for ships to be sent over. You will also arrange the personnel left behind on Griffin 4." Andal turned to look at Soshyan and said very sincerely:
"That's enough. Your support for Tiger Claw will be remembered forever by both me and the future Tiger Claw warriors. After all, in this era of war, almost no war group is willing to give up one of its recruitment sites to other soldiers." "For the war group."
Soshiyang then smiled and said:
"This is my promise, and the war group doesn't need so many recruiting lands now. Besides, as long as it’s not a recruitment mode with high intensity and elimination rate, I don’t think there’s any problem with two war groups recruiting troops in the same world.”
“The Star Knights also plan to recruit troops here?”
"Well, let's recruit a group of people symbolically, also to study the compatibility of the residents here with the gene seeds of the war group."
Andal nodded, and the two of them walked away from the hatch, and The heavy cabin door also slowly closed -
"Wait."
The sharp-eyed Soshiyang seemed to interact with it through the screen hanging on the cabin wall at the moment he turned around. The attached observation camera glimpsed what appeared to be something on the ground.
“Enlarge the screen.”
Soon, the screen zoomed in, and Soshi raised his eyebrows.
"Captain Andal, it seems we have encountered a good show."
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