Chapter 2784 Second Transaction
Those past "failures" are also the reason why Soshyan agreed to get these "old antiques". Although the Cardinal class is old, it can be seen from the performance of the Styx class The potential for transformation is great, and he vaguely guessed that the technology used to improve the Cardinal-class light spear was probably derived from Ada's Starlight Spear, because the flaws of the Cardinal-level light spear obviously came from the energy supply efficiency and crystal. There is a problem of heat dissipation, and Ada is the race that is best at this type of technology.
Thinking of the forging world where such technology might be available, Soshyan immediately concluded that the Styx class must be related to Ada.
Isn’t this a coincidence?
This may be just the beginning, because the Cardinal class, as one of the main cruiser models, had a large number of them back then. Even after the ravages of the Great Rebellion, Soshiyan guessed that until this model was completely retired, all The empire should still have 200-300 ships. Most of these ships are sealed in the ship cemeteries or naval bases in various foundry worlds in the empire. If these ships can be "taken out" in large quantities and sent to Wouldn’t it be much more time-consuming and labor-intensive to go to a secret place to “slightly” improve and renovate it than to go directly to build? It can also save costs to the greatest extent.
The second place went to Reza. This forging world also received 14 STCs. They were also surprised by Soshiyang's "harvest" in the Maelstrom. After all, Reza's expedition fleet had been digging in the Maelstrom for some time. It cannot be said that there is no gain, but it can only be said that efforts are still needed.
The price given by Reza is to exempt Soshiyan from all subsequent fees for ordering the Reza-class battle barge, and also provides 45 Storm Sword super-heavy tanks and 40 sets of Indomitable Terminators Armor, but Soshiyan was not satisfied with this quotation, because he had actually paid one-third of the construction cost of the Reza-class, and the subsequent two-thirds could not be worth the value of these STCs, even if he and Reza The relationship is good, but the accounts still need to be settled clearly.
After some pulling and pulling, Reza finally took out four Cardinal-class heavy cruisers from a secret warehouse they didn’t know.
In fact, they also suspected that Soshyan wanted to What are these old things for? Because Reza's ship cemetery originally had 31 Cardinal-class ships, but most of them have been dismantled over the past few thousand years. Now only these 4 ships are left. Although the Empire There are regulations to preserve war-ready ships, but in the eyes of the Reza people, they are no longer the darlings of the God of Machines but recyclable garbage. Instead of throwing them there to waste, it is better to recover the remaining value and use them for more important things.
Soshyang is really sorry about this. The empire’s wealth is very rich, but it should not be so wasted.
The remaining STC was divided piecemeal by various forging worlds. Griffin IV only received 8 STC templates. Their sages were very dissatisfied with this but had no choice but to do so. After all, their influence in the Storm Star Territory Although his power was great, he could not influence the chief executive.
In the ten years after the stc auction ends, the Undead Army's fleet will add 2 Retaliation-class large cruisers, 1 Mars-class battlecruiser, 2 Styx-class heavy cruisers, 13 Red Cardinal-class heavy cruisers, 3 Tyrant-class cruisers, 9 Dreadnought-class light cruisers, 21 Nova-class frigates, and 18 Goliath-class forged ships.
On the contrary, the infantry equipment did not increase much, just some terminators and ground vehicles, which are almost negligible for the current arsenal of the undead army.
But the auction did not end there. Soshyan secretly summoned some sages the next day in a more secret place.
But it’s not stc that appears this time.
"Not long ago, the Chapter encountered these enemies while supporting a world near the Orpheus Sector. It seemed that they were awakened by the local Genestealer uprising. After a brief battle with them, we decided to withdraw. The surviving local residents, then-"
Under the spotlight in the dim conference room, the smiling Soshyan raised his hand and then made an explosive gesture.
Around him, extreme sages wearing red robes, each with a unique look, were looking back and forth at the Necron remains placed on the glowing table, as well as their weapons and various equipment. The people on Huangquan No. 8 were almost lying on the remains of a Necron Lord, wishing to take this thing away now. After all, at the moment, the Necrons are still alien aliens to the Empire, and the Adeptus Mechanicus is unfamiliar with them. My understanding is basically based on touching gold.
“Of course, I also know that many scholars have been studying this kind of alien that is similar to hateful intelligence. These things are not very rare, but the Chapter collected a lot when cleaning the battlefield. Relatively complete remains, rather than throwing them into the incinerator, I think."
At this time, the sage from Reza suddenly turned around and said in a dry voice:
"This is prohibited alien research, Your Excellency Soshiyang."
Soshiyang smiled slightly A smile.
"What counts as alien research? Does researching a gun count? Gaussian weapons are not only used by Necrons. Does researching energy systems count? What kind of energy does not count as 'alien technology'? What about the category? Since I invite everyone, I think you and the world you represent should be enlightened and know what human beings need now."
The sage from Huangquan No. 8 raised his head and spoke in a tone of waste. The hoarse voice said:
"That's right! Idiots who are stuck in their ways will only hinder the progress of mankind! Fear of witchcraft can be understood as caution, but being afraid of the operating principles of the enemy's weapons is a complete coward."
The Strangeness of Huangquan No. 8 Wupai has always been known for being radical, and other sages were not surprised by this.
"I show these to you, not because I want to gain anything, but because everyone knows the past of the Astral Knights. It was these damn Necron bastards who pushed us to the brink of extinction. I I have always believed that these things will be a serious problem for mankind, but most people in the empire have no feelings about it, and even know nothing about the enemy. I hope to change all this, and now the war group has re-established Stand up, it’s time for us to take revenge on this alien hybrid. The future goal of the Astral Knights is to eliminate all these garbage so that they can never threaten humans again, and all of this starts with understanding them and studying them. "
Soshyan's words made some sages nod slightly. They seemed to understand his behavior as a radical method driven by revenge, which is also very consistent with the general concept of "revenge first" among the Astartes. impression.
“Yes, I agree with the Chapter Master.”
Reza's sage also nodded.
“Only by understanding the enemy can you destroy the enemy. This is the most basic scientific logic, but I think Chapter Leader you are not just doing this for alien research projects, right?”
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