Great Victory

The cargo barge arrived above the Scintilla orbit.

Thousands of transport ships swarmed like bees, sending soldiers to the surface in droves.

The glow of their engines illuminated the sky above Scintilla, making them appear like Stellaris from the ground.

The transport boats are spacious; one boat can transport an entire fully armed company.

Of course, the most spectacular sight is the airborne vehicles used by the Adeptus Mechanicus to transport mechs or large industrial facilities.

Each ship is as magnificent and awe-inspiring as a city block, with a shape resembling a short, thick pipe.

The surface is equipped with a wide variety of high-temperature resistant devices, as well as concealed and difficult-to-discern deceleration thrusters.

The inertial neutralization field protection device hums, protecting the important materials inside and ensuring their safe arrival at the ground.

In addition to transporting military units, transport ships are also responsible for transporting logistical supplies.

Countless auxiliary supplies, including weapons, ammunition, food, drinking water, and fuel, were provided to meet all the needs of the full-scale offensive and subsequent reconstruction.

Landing site

The Aquila flies high.

The soldiers marched out of the transport ship's hatch in neat formation, forming orderly squares.

The corps was enormous in size, yet it was very well organized.

The fruits of industrial development and educational reform are already beginning to show in these soldiers.

Each soldier was fully armed, wearing Exoskeleton Armor.

The occasional glimpses of his eyes revealed his anticipation for the future and his loyalty to the Emperor.

The Servo-skull, filled with loudspeakers, roared at the top of its lungs.

"Fight in the name of the Emperor, sacrifice in the name of the Emperor, the Golden Throne awaits us."

The priests blessed the soldiers.

They would travel with the army to pray for the dead, wishing them a return to the Golden Throne.

At that moment, a huge horn sounded.

The massive Zaku Mechs stepped out of the transport bay.

The hum of the reactor and the noise of the gears mingled with the cacophony of the landing site.

"It's finally our turn to play on our home turf."

"Brothers, our score has fallen too far behind the top Chapter. We can't afford to lose face like that. We need to at least secure third place and strive for second."

"Remember, brothers, our targets are the heavy firepower units and the fortifications the enemy has built. Don't worry about the skirmishers; the Auxilia will help us clear them out."

"In the name of Omnissiah, forward, forward!"

Little Fatty sat in the command seat, looking for a suitable posture for the impending war.

His ride has been upgraded to the latest Zaku II manufactured by Dora Workshop.

The Exoskeleton Armor that Cawl had reinforced for him has been placed in his armory, ready for use in urban warfare.

Little Fatty has already made a detailed plan.

Once the main battle is over, there will be no longer a need for war mechs.

He and his companions donned exoskeletons and entered the battlefield to engage in urban warfare with the enemy, hoping to rack up more Warfare Score.

The Hammer and Sickle Warband's ranking on the war leaderboard is too low.

If you don't work hard, you won't be able to catch up with the other Chapter at all.

These bastards are cheating in real life, and now they're cheating in the game too!!

Such a person will never be happy.

Why can't we learn to be more detached and let him struggle and be unhappy on his own?

Why make everyone so tired?

"For MVP, for honor and victory."

"In the name of Omnissiah, let's give those traitors a shock."

"My cannons are itching for battle! Charge! Charge! Kill! Kill!"

"..."

The players of Hammer and Scythe shouted in response to their Chapter Master.

Scintilla is the capital of the Calixis Sector.

It was once a prosperous Hive World, the nexus of Imperium.

It has two large Hive City, Sibellus and Tarsus, as well as numerous satellite cities that Hive City sprung up around them.

Even before the war broke out, Scintilla had already accumulated many contradictions due to problems such as corruption, bureaucracy, privilege, and heresy.

The upper class is obsessed with wealth and status, and their pursuit of privileges is almost perverse, believing that they can be above the laws of the Imperium.

They are ruthless towards people of low birth, and even hunt down the poor as prey in pursuit of thrills.

They can truly be described as utterly wicked.

This is why the Loyalists quickly failed after the outbreak of war.

The people hated the so-called Loyalists and believed that even if they could successfully suppress the rebellion, they would only continue their previous miserable lives.

The Colin Family controls public opinion and regularly tries to improve their image.

When the war broke out, the Colin Family promoted themselves in the name of the Emperor and made many promises to the people.

For example, if the government promises to forgive loan debts and equally distribute the assets of the privileged, the Underhive will gain status and jobs, and everyone can live a happy and free life.

After a period of propaganda, a large number of ignorant people believed them and chose to turn their guns on the Loyalists figures, helping them win the victory.

Of course, none of those promises were fulfilled.

After seizing control of Scintilla, the rebels immediately turned against them, supporting gang forces and imposing massive conscription and taxes.

The remaining people were all enslaved and sent to factories to produce military supplies for them.

Any slackening will result in cruel punishment for these poor people.

Besides being sent to factories as slaves, many men and women of marriageable age were also forced to undergo brainwashing surgery and have mental devices implanted, becoming cannon fodder for the rebels.

The first target of the Imperium forces' amphibious landing operation was the satellite city of Ambrun, the mobile city.

This city is a wonder of the planet Scintilla.

Because it is built on a huge and ancient self-propelled machine.

Ambrun self-propelled machines are a creation of Dark Age of Technology.

No one knows why the original colonists built this machine.

According to the database logs, the Ambrun self-propelled machine has existed for 20,000 years since its construction, making it older than the Imperium of Man.

Rebels and Loyalists clashed fiercely for control of the city, leaving many areas in ruins.

However, the remaining buildings are still magnificent, and many factories have been preserved.

The rebels seized control of the city, enslaving the Imperium people to produce military supplies for them.

Many were also forcibly conscripted into the army to serve as slave soldiers, becoming cannon fodder for the rebellious forces led by the Colin Family.

During the orbital bombardment, the rebels took refuge in magnificent high-rise buildings and underground tunnels.

After the orbital bombardment ended, the Imperial Army airdropped onto the surface.

They emerged from high-rise buildings and underground tunnels, built defensive lines, and prepared to fight the Imperium.

Once the army had assembled at the landing site, Qin Yun issued the battle orders.

The roar of numerous war engines instantly resounded through the sky.

At the forefront were the armored groups.

Tens of thousands of tanks rumbled forward.

Relying on their immense weight and powerful engines, they forced their way through the ruins.

Giant bulldozers were used to level the uneven ground, clearing a path for the road ahead.

Next came the Zaku Mechs and the infantry formation.

The Zaku Mechs resembles a war lord of an ant army, with a swarm of ants moving swiftly beneath its feet.

Their footsteps landed, making a dull thud on the ground.

Each step was like a thunderclap landing on the ground, slowly beating the Exterminatus drumbeats for the enemy's impending doom.

"Time to kill! Move out!" Little Fatty shouted.

The sensors activated, scanning the ruins for any potential enemies.

The charged cannon gleamed, awaiting the appearance of its hostile target.

"Kill!"

"Kill""

The other members of the Chapter shouted, and the Zaku Mechs they were piloting emitted loud horn sounds.

Then, in unison, they marched toward the mobile city of Ambrun.

"They're here. Prepare for battle. Send all the cannon fodder up there. We must hold the line. As soon as reinforcements arrive, victory will be ours."

Aquinas, hiding in a gun emplacement, watched the battlefield situation projection and issued orders.

He was once an excellent Imperial Army, holding the rank of captain.

After the outbreak of war, he killed his superior and led his men to join the Colin Family.

This clever move brought him a rich reward.

Within a few days, he was promoted from captain to colonel.

As long as we can hold onto the mobile city of Ambrun and halt the Imperium's advance,

The Colin Family would certainly be generous enough to offer him the position of brigadier general.

The city of Ambrun covers a vast area with a complex network of streets, and is home to a huge number of slaves and cannon fodder.

Moreover, he wasn't the only one in the city; there were several other military units there as well.

Holding out for a few days should not be a problem.

As long as they can wait for reinforcements to arrive, victory will be theirs.

The war officially broke out when the Imperial Army entered the city limits.

Intense artillery fire poured down from the city's fortifications, street emplacements, and artillery positions.

In just a moment, the sky was filled with beams of light and shells.

Despite several rounds of orbital bombardment, the enemy still retained a large number of heavy firepower units.

The Zaku Mechs marched forward with firm yet heavy steps, using their shields to withstand the artillery fire.

The dense barrage of beams of light and projectiles struck the Zaku Mechs's shield, creating ripples, but failed to penetrate it.

Boom!

A massive cannon hidden in the ruins fired a dazzling, scorching beam of light.

The shield of a Zaku Mechs rapidly turned from blue to light red, and it was on the verge of overload.

The two Zaku Mechs next to it immediately adjusted their cannons and opened fire on the fortress where the giant cannon was located.

With a deafening explosion, the building containing the giant cannon collapsed.

It was engulfed in flames and never moved again.

The Zaku Mechs, which was nearly destroyed, paused for a moment, waiting for its shield to recharge before continuing its advance.

The Zaku Mechs battle group continued its advance; its massive size easily crushed the buildings along the way, clearing a path through the ruins.

The massive cannons on the equipment roared incessantly, unleashing beams of destructive energy.

Missiles whizzed outwards, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon the enemy.

The firing points and fortifications along the way were eliminated one by one.

Infantrymen wearing exoskeletons followed closely behind the Zaku Mechs.

The rebel soldiers had just recovered from the fear brought by the mechs when they had to face a brutal and bloody battle.

Their equipment was rudimentary compared to that of the Imperium forces.

Imperium soldiers wear Tomorrow Series exoskeletons, wield Gauss Rifle, and have automatic target acquisition cannons mounted on their shoulders, making them incredibly powerful in terms of firepower and defense.

In addition, there are Astartes cultivated using players' Gene-Seed, numbering as many as three thousand.

Led by veterans or Astral Knights, these Astartes were deployed to the battlefield in organized units.

It pierced the enemy's defenses like a sharp knife.

Once the player or Astartes breaches the defenses, the Imperium army swarms in through the opening, rapidly expanding their advantage.

The rebel soldiers were powerless to fight back and could only be repeatedly rubbed into the ground by the Imperial Army.

From the start of the war to its end,

The mobile city war in Ambrun lasted only a little over an hour.

"We must retreat, sir."

"The defenses on the commercial avenue have been breached, and our friendly forces have been routed and are fleeing."

The communications soldier rushed into the command post in a panic.

"What?"

Inside the command post, Aquinas was both shocked and furious.

I had clearly calculated that we could defend for at least three days.

How could it be breached in just one hour?

"Their firepower is too strong."

The communications soldier, recalling the overwhelming artillery fire on the battlefield, was also filled with terror.

First came saturation bombardment, repeated sweeps of the ground, and then mechs flanking the enemy, specifically targeting fortresses and fortifications.

Once the artillery fire stops, those Angel of the Emperor clad in Power Armour will descend from the sky and breach the key points of the defenses.

Then, the Imperium army, under the cover of tanks and mechs, will rush in and slaughter the defenders who have no time to escape.

They used the same tactics every time, driving the defending troops into a retreat.

What's worse, those Imperium soldiers were well-equipped and armed to the teeth.

The ordinary soldiers are equipped better than their elite troops.

Once they take the position...

Trying to take it back is just wishful thinking.

"Damn it, we lost in less than two hours."

Aquinas was filled with resentment.

They were, after all, the defensive side, and he thought that with the help of the terrain, they could hold out for at least three days.

Who would have thought that they would collapse in just one hour?

"Sir, if we don't retreat now, we won't be able to get out," the messenger said. "The other units have already collapsed, and the slaves have rebelled."

"Let's go, let's retreat."

Aquinas knew that the situation was hopeless and there was no point in saying anything; he had to escape first.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the command post, he heard screams and gunshots all around him, which frightened him so much that he hurriedly found a place to hide.

Dozens of Angel of the Emperor, their Power Armour painted with bizarre patterns, descended from the sky and fired at the defending soldiers on the ground.

They are well-trained and have formidable combat capabilities.

In no time, they had slaughtered more than 200 people from two companies stationed near the command post.

Aquinas turned pale and was so frightened he almost wet his pants.

What kind of hellish killing machine is this?!

He finally understood why he lost so quickly!

These Angel of the Emperor are terrifying.

When he saw those killers walking towards where he was hiding, he hurriedly shouted.

"I surrender!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward with his hands raised.

"He's a colonel, not fat, just passable."

The Warmaster glanced at Aquinas's rank.

Somewhat disappointed, but still accepted his surrender.

Captured prisoners yield more Warfare Score than killed prisoners.

Boom!!

A terrifying explosion rang out, making everyone's eardrums ache.

In the distance, a Mushroom slowly rises from the battlefield.