The Constellation of Nimrod, as Defined by the Emperor

Nimrod followed the underground passage of the Cold Palace all the way to the entrance of the Grand Observatory.

He saw three Adeptus Custodes in golden armor standing at the entrance.

Constantin Valdor, the Captain-General in the center, spoke to Nimrod.

"My master, the Emperor of mankind, your father, awaits you in the Constellation Hall."

Nimrod slightly. Without Valdor's guidance, even without activating "Warp Gaze," he could see the dazzling light emanating from the Emperor.

He strode forward and entered the Constellation Hall.

The entire palace, just as its name suggests, feels like being surrounded by stars when you step inside.

Surrounding the four walls of the entire Constellation Hall is an unfolded Constellation Map scroll, and the Old Man in Yellow gazes at the starry river on the wall with his back to him.

The Old Man in Yellow didn't turn around. He said to Nimrod, "Constellations are an ancient and unreliable astronomical concept. The Imperium Expeditionary Fleet has begun drawing more detailed maps of the universe."

His voice was deep and thoughtful as he drifted into memories.

"But in the distant past, people believed there were twenty constellations in the sky."

"One day, I will have twenty children just like you."

Each offspring represents the personality and values of a zodiac sign, so which zodiac sign do you like the most?

Nimrod the murals and saw eight famous constellations in addition to the Zodiac.

[The Corvus clearly corresponds to Corvus Corax.]

Orion is composed of a belt and a sword; in the Old Man in Yellow's mind, it should belong to Leman Russ.

The Hydra Lernaean Hydra, is the most fitting match for Alpharius and Omegon.

After a moment's thought, Nimrod spoke:

"It's hard to say which one I admire the most."

"The Sextans was named by Hevelius in honor of the sextant he used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies. It symbolizes multi-dimensional exploration in science, culture, and philosophy, and I have descended upon Vosconia, the land founded by his race."

"The Scutum is also named after Hevelius, and it symbolizes protection and responsibility, which is exactly what I seek. It is my responsibility to protect Vosconia and the world under my rule, and to ensure their prosperity."

"The Crater, with its four fourth-magnitude stars, is a symbol of power and victory, as well as authority and checks and balances. This is why I have preserved the Vosconia arbitration system."

As Nimrod spoke, the current conversation stirred up his memories.

After the victory at Ullanor, the Old Man in Yellow found Horus and had a similar conversation with him.

Let me think about how Horus answered.

Well, I'll tell you this in advance. When the Old Man in Yellow hears Horus say it again, his expression will definitely be priceless.

Thinking of this, he spoke quickly.

"I like Leo; it has a regal majesty. Scorpius is fully armed and well-equipped."

When talking about Taurus, he slightly altered his statement. "Although Taurus is stubborn, I also admire its tenacity; Libra aligns with my pursuit of balance."

Nimrod then thought of the constellation that the Old Man in Yellow had defined for Horus, and the ring he had given him, and guessed why the Old Man in Yellow had summoned him today.

The Old Man in Yellow has clearly identified me as one of the twenty zodiac signs and is going to give me my ring.

Hmm, I only remember that Horus was identified as Sagittarius by the Old Man in Yellow.

Nimrod's eyes flashed, and he pointed at the centaur holding the bow, a galloping warrior.

[I'll let you in beforehand what the Old Man in Yellow will say to Old He; it'll definitely be very interesting.]

"I love the unparalleled Sagittarius; it's the most warlike sign."

"Ruthless, ruthless, flamboyant, agile, and never backing down until the goal is achieved."

"In ancient times, it was the greatest constellation symbol, representing centaurs, iron cavalry, and hunters on the battlefield."

The Emperor suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing as he stared at Nimrod.

Nimrod Lu remained calm and continued, "The BMW Red Bow was once the most powerful weapon of its time, invincible in its path."

"Over time, mythology forged the knight and the steed into one, creating the image of the centaur."

"It is the perfect combination of man and war machine; I command thousands of troops like a centaur galloping across the battlefield."

After Nimrod finished speaking, he looked at the Old Man in Yellow and remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

"I appreciate your choice, but what surprises me is that you didn't mention the other zodiac sign."

"What I think is your most compatible zodiac sign?"

His golden eyes were fixed on the golden wings behind Nimrod.

"Pegasus is the zodiac sign that best represents you and is most suitable for you."

"In Greece mythology, after Perseus killed Medusa, the mighty, winged Pegasus flew out."

"You killed the golden Mechanical Eagle in Medusa and obtained golden wings, which corresponds to the mythological legend."

The Emperor shifted his gaze back to the mural, raising his hand to point to the stars:

Do you see this painting?

"Dominating the galaxies is an inherent right of humankind!"

These bright spots in the sky will one day belong to us.

The Emperor raised his head, his gaze piercing through the dome and the thick industrial smog, and said in a passionate tone, "Imagine Nimrod!"

"Every planet possesses a unique culture, and we will build a magnificent kingdom on every planet!"

"Without bloodshed and the brutal oppression of Xenos, as long as you don't make any major mistakes, this is not a dream."

The Emperor withdrew his gaze, his golden eyes fixed on Nimrod.

Pegasus possesses the courage to overcome all difficulties, and the wisdom to harness its extraordinary power.

"You are Pegasus, you will bring destruction to all of humanity's enemies and bring me victory on the battlefield."

As the Old Man in Yellow finished speaking, he stretched out his left hand in front of Nimrod, opened his palm, and revealed a gold ring in his palm.

Nimrod looked at the ring, weathered and almost unrecognizable by the passage of time. He could barely make out the horseshoes and wings from the blurred pattern.

Compared to the blurry pattern, the Spirituality radiance emanating from it is exceptionally dazzling.

This ring corresponds to at least a High Sequence item, and there are twenty such rings.

It's impossible to be certain whether the Old Man in Yellow gave them all to each Primarch, after all, the only Sagittarius Ring I know of was given to Horus in Ullanor.

There might be rings that haven't been delivered to some Primarch yet, and the Great Birthday Celebration has already begun. We'll try to find a way to get them all later.

While Nimrod was pondering, the Old Man in Yellow continued:

"It was made in Persia the year before I was born."

"Pegasus, invincible, that's you."

"My Pegasus, vanquish the enemies of the stars and bring me endless triumph!"

Nimrod accepted the Pegasus Ring and said:

"My lord, as you wish."

On the fifth day after arriving in Terra, Nimrod returned to the Shadow of the Thrones and met with "The Swindler" Tierney.

The Shadow of the Throne, Primarch's Private Office.

"My lord, I previously practiced my Swindler,' acquiring 250 items from various families, primarily Europa nobles."

"They are the elite of Terra, and I'm not entirely confident I can maintain this scam. To ensure the spoils go to you, I've relinquished the fabricated Eric identity."

"One Sun month ago, the families lost contact with me, realized they had been deceived, and began searching for me."

Tierney frowned; he had underestimated the power of the Terra nobles.

Once they united, his ship was forced to leave Terra to hide.

"To avoid being exposed, and more importantly, to avoid causing you trouble, I've only brought these five easily portable items with me, and I'm coming secretly."

"Please dispatch ships to receive them, sir."

Nimrod shook his head slightly and said, "There's no need for such trouble."

The Primarch transmitted the details of the Sacrificial Ritual to Tierney Telepathy, and then spoke:

"Just do it this way."

Tierney's eyes widened in astonishment. He thought to himself, "[The Black Emperor, the Monarch who has descended upon Vostonia, the one to end this chaotic world of strife!]"

After a dozen seconds, he calmed his turbulent emotions and spoke.

"My lord, I understand."

"My lord, there is something I believe deserves your attention."

"About a year ago, rumors began to circulate above Terra that were detrimental to you and the Shadow of Order."