Will the Wolf Beg from a Better Hunter?

Per Koschelny stands on the bridge aboard the Sword of Vostonia, the first capital ship built by the Vostonia Shipyard.

Per achieved first place in all training sessions, including many subjects involving the Voidship.

After completing the Voidship training that every Shadow of Order candidate must undergo, he was deemed to possess the qualities of Voidship commander.

Subsequently, Per and the other candidates began receiving additional training in Voidship command.

Void ballistics, fleet tactics, formation command, simulated naval combat...

As the top student in every subject, Per naturally became the only capital ship captain among the new recruits.

New recruits who meet the excellent standard in the overall evaluation become captains of frigates or members of the command structure of capital ships, while those who are qualified can only become captains of destroyers or join frigates.

Per stood with his feet apart, bracing himself against the sudden tilt of the bridge deck.

The energy of the Sword of Vostonia is diverted to the Void Shield and weapon systems, and the capital ship has to rely partly on its own gravity when making emergency turns.

"Left side, eleven degrees," Per ordered impassionedly, "Take it down."

All screens flickered with runes, friend or foe identification signals filled the vast void, and the molten bones of the destroyed starships radiated dazzling flames.

A Cobra-class Destroyer, it is the smallest independent warship in the Legiones Astartes.

With its damaged engine bursting in blue and white flames, it swept past the magnificent ship like a firecracker.

"Accelerate."

Per's voice was deep, his black eyes gleaming, his Superhuman Brain simultaneously planning the attack route and evasion methods.

The impact of the Lance firing caused the deck to tremble, and the front-end scanned image on the video screen was engulfed by a blinding pale yellow light.

The fleeing Orks warship was even larger than the Sword of Vostonia.

Colorful Aether light lashed against the shields of the Ork warship, instantly extinguishing the crackling energy shields.

"The Ork fighter-bomber is approaching the starboard side."

The bridge officer spoke loudly and urgently.

"Port side Void Shield No. 5 is disabled."

"Another officer said."

"Lance is 95% charged."

Per's mind raced through a torrent of tactical data.

The Sword of Vostonia, wielding in the void as commanded, ensured its prey had no chance of escape.

The Chief Gunnery Officer shouted excitedly, "Enemy ship locked!"

"Attack!"

The Chief Gunnery Officer shoved the control lever, and two dazzling flashes pierced the powerful, roaring engine.

The unstable engine power balance was broken, and the entire warship began to disintegrate.

As the Orks warships suffered a complete rout and the Sixth and Eleventh Legion pursued the defeated forces, the flagship of the "Space Wolves" sailed toward the Attack Moon.

On the bridge deck, Enoch Rashivin looked through the observation window at the neatly arrayed black warships.

The five main warships of "Shadow of Order" are scattered at key nodes in high-altitude orbit, with frigates and destroyers forming a formation around them, and escort ships surrounding the warships.

The Eleventh Legion controlled the area around the Attack Moon, and no ship could bypass the lines.

The Wolf Lord furiously slammed his fist on the panel and roared loudly.

What do they mean?

Leman Russ's golden eyes flashed with anger as he spoke in a cold voice.

"Maintain course and do not exceed current speed."

"Send a message to tell Nimrod's brats to get out of the way, I'm going to Evil Moon."

"Tell them that Evil Moon made the Space Wolves pay with their blood."

Strictly encrypted communication files are transmitted back and forth in a short period of time.

The Shadow of Order warned the Wild Wolf Fleet not to approach, as the Space Wolves drew near with hunting strides.

After conquering the third Warp Gate on the Attack Moon surface, Nimrod received an urgent report from the Vox Master.

Nimrod pondered for a moment, recalling what Leman Russ had said to Magnus when he carried out his destructive mission at the Ark Fringe Cluster.

"Tell him that the Shadow of Order has discovered the Attack Moon, and it is rightfully my responsibility to deal with it."

Ask him, "Do Space Wolves beg from better hunters?"

Moments later, the Space Wolves's flagship entered the range of both sides' Lance.

On the bridge, the Vox Master, trembling under the Wolf King's fierce gaze, relayed Nimrod's message.

Rashid angrily punched the video screen, sending it flying.

The rotating screen slammed onto the Servitor on the control panel.

The immense force knocked the Servitor down.

The gash in its abdomen crackled with sparks of electricity.

An eerie silence fell over the bridge; no one spoke, only the beeping of instruments could be heard.

Everyone looked at the Wolf King, awaiting his decision.

"According to Fenris's Law, the prey belongs to the hunter."

The wolves won't steal his spoils.

Leman Russ's decision brought a sigh of relief to the legions.

The Wolf King walked to the Wolf Lord's side and patted him on the shoulder with his large hand.

"Rashvin, unleash your fury on the Orks and win the duel with his bastards."

The Wolf Lord fiercely raised his right arm and slammed it into the Power Armor, making a loud bang.

"Father, I will win."

After encouraging his sons, Leman Russ withdrew his large hand and looked out the viewing window.

His other hand, hanging by his side, was clenched into a fist.

[We must cut off the Ork warlord's head, win the hunt, and crush Nimrod's damned arrogance.]

The flagship of the Sixth Legion launched the first attack on the planets controlled by the Orks, with the nearest target being Planet Five.

Upon reaching the high-altitude orbit, the Wolf Lord immediately ordered the bombardment of the Ork's orbital defenses.

As expected, Nimrod received news that Leman Russ had halted his advance, and a short time later, he received a report that "Space Wolves" had launched an attack on the Orks planet.

The Primarch, who had just taken control of the fourth Warp Gate, asked his attendant a question.

"How are the Second and 7th Legion progressing?"

Arsena Dunn examined the Data Slate and then answered.

"My lord, fifteen minutes ago at standard time, Lord James reported that the Second Legion had secured six Warp Gate, and the Tech Sergeant had closed three of them."

"Seventeen minutes ago at standard time, Lord Sanchez, the 7th Legion has secured nine Warp Gate, and the Tech Sergeant have closed four of them."

After a moment's thought, Nimrod issued a series of orders.

"Order the Fifth and 11th Chapter to each allocate two-thirds of their forces to land on the Attack Moon, capture the other Warp Gate, and relieve the 7th Legion."

"The 7th Legion returns to its ships to launch an attack on the Orks Planet."

Nimrod would not underestimate the former commander of the Sixth Legion, and he could also guess that Enoch Rashiwyn should now go all out to vent his anger on the Ork.

"Order the Choir Master to send messages to the Third and Ninth Chapter, requesting that half of their forces be mobilized to the Wheel of Fire."

The appearance of the Attack Moon forced the Primarch to adjust its plans and legion deployments.

Deploy defensive forces here before handing over the Attack Moon to the buyer.

Nimrod also planned to send other Chapter to take over after the Reaper Lord won the battle and the divination was performed at Catachan, so as to gain experience in fighting the Orks.

We now need to adjust our plans and send other Chapter ahead of schedule.

Nimrod then operated the Data Slate, noting down what he knew about the Attack Moon, the "Subspace" navigation technology, the energy weapon Gravity Whip, and the defensive force field Savage Shield.

The message was then sent to the Primarch's Attendants.

"Compile the Tech Sergeant's data, along with the information I sent you, and send it aboard the Transport Ship to Necromunda, to be delivered to the Lord of the Forge."

"Rosicky will search within the Adeptus Mechanicus for factions interested in the Attack Moon."

"Yes, sir."

After receiving orders from the Primarch, Sanchez dared not delay. He had long heard of Rashiva's reputation and knew he was a formidable opponent.

He must defend the Legion's honor and defeat the Wolf Lord.