Reward the Rogue Trader

In the fourth month of 842, the fleet of the Eleventh Legion arrived in Moab.

Inside the Primarch's Palace of the Shadow of the Throne, Nimrod listened with a smile to Per Koschelny's report.

With the capture of Moab, the Eleventh Legion now controls the entire transportation hub of the Coronid Abyss.

In Nimrod's memory, Moab had always been a transportation hub for the Mitu United Empire.

Even after the Imperium established the Colonid Sector and the Abyss Port was built, Moab remained the second largest hub planet in the region, serving as a crucial transit point between the Cyclops Cluster and Manache.

"My lord, as of now, the 11th Chapter has suffered 2,560 casualties among the Shadow of Order."

"More than two thousand of them died in the battle to capture Moab."

Nimrod's eyes darkened. The 11th Chapter participated in the "First Rangdan War," and its losses were replenished after the war, bringing its total strength to over 20,000.

After suffering the most severe losses in history, the number of people has fallen to 17,900.

[It will take two to three more rounds of new recruits to restore the number to 20,000.]

While Nimrod was pondering, Per continued his briefing:

"After testing in the void, the improved Rangdan fake reading technology device has been successfully verified; the Mitu cannot detect our disguise."

After a moment's thought, Nimrod spoke:

"Your Chapter has suffered significant losses and is no longer suited for direct combat."

"I've decided to entrust Judang Star to you. Utilize the advantages of the modified warships to clear out the surrounding area with the Mitu warships and take control of this planet."

As Nimrod spoke, Arsena Dunn manipulated his Control Staff, projecting a holographic image of the star map and marking the location of Judang Star.

"The Mitu haven't developed Judang Star, but that planet contains rich mineral resources and is the most valuable world for future development in the Coronid Abyss."

In Nimrod's memory, it is currently just Judang Star in a barbaric world, but it will rapidly rise and grow into Forge World in the future.

Although Judang Star's production capacity is not as high as Mezoa and Incaladion, and it is only a second-tier Forge World, it is still far more valuable than the many worlds in the Cyclops Cluster.

During the Great Birthday Celebration, Judang Star sided with Horus, becoming one of the future strongholds of the Dark Mechanicum.

Judang Star is mine now.

Although Judang Star's resources are not as abundant as those of the Triken system, they surpass those of Vostonia and Calth.

"As you wish," Per replied. Although he could not participate in the Battle of Manache, the Black Emperor's words made him realize the importance of Judang Star.

"My lord, I have discovered in Moab a chicken-like creature with golden feathers all over its body."

"Because where it appears brings a warm glow to cold Moab, as if the sun were shining, the locals call it the Sun-Feathered Chicken."

"I thought you might be interested, so I brought five."

Nimrod's eyes flashed when he heard the Sun-Feathered Chicken.

[The main ingredient for the potion "Solar High Priest" in Sequence 7 of the "Sun" Pathway?]

"That's very thoughtful of you. I'll check the gift you brought later."

After Per left, Nimrod looked at Lewis von Valancius, the Rogue Trader had accompanied the legion.

"Lewis, the star map and intelligence you brought back from the Coronid Abyss have been of great help in the battle against the Mitu Xenos, and you deserve a reward."

"Among the Cyclops, there are 105 worlds suitable for human habitation, 72 of which are still undeveloped. You can choose any three worlds, and they will belong to the von Valentius family."

"Zavarich also belongs to you. I hope you can restore its production capacity as soon as possible and, as Agri World, supply food to the worlds of the Cyclops Cluster."

To encourage the Rogue Trader to continue serving him, Nimrod allocated four planets to him for development.

"My lord, I will certainly continue my efforts to discover more of the world for you," Lewis said excitedly.

The von Valensius family had previously received ships and a large amount of wealth as rewards for their achievements.

Although all four worlds require resources for development, the family can afford it.

Lewis was delighted; unlike the previous share of rewards, the von Valensius family now had its own foundation.

He calmed his turbulent emotions and bowed as he spoke.

"My lord, I wish to participate in the Battle of Manache and personally slay the abhorrent Xenos who enslave my fellow human beings."

Lewis could not forget the Mitu's massacre of humans, using them as fuel and blood.

He was unwilling to remain merely a bystander in this war.

"Your courage is commendable. I grant your request." Nimrod slightly; he didn't want to lose Lewis, such a capable explorer.

"Arsena, take him to my private armory to choose Ring Weapons and Protective Orb."

"Yes, my lord," Arsena replied, then led Lewis to Nimrod's private armory.

Nimrod looked at Gios Veroni and asked with a smile:

"Gios, are you adapting well?"

"My lord, I have benefited greatly from being by your side." Gios's eyes gleamed. When he was in Dametus, he only felt the Primarch's powerful combat strength.

After serving Nimrod, the young knight learned much from the Primarch.

He believed that becoming the Exalted Queen of Dametus would bring tremendous positive changes to the shattered Knight World.

The "Baron of Corruption" looked at Gios, and he began to feel that there was less of a barrier between his Spirituality and the potion, and that they were slowly merging.

After being promoted to "Baron of Corruption", I took on two new men by my side: Rian Ramirez and Lewis von Valancius.

However, they were all quite loyal to me, so the effect of their actions was not significant, and I did not receive any obvious feedback.

But Gios is different; the "Corrosion" effect is more pronounced, and I've already absorbed part of the potion.

As Nimrod pondered, Gios bowed and said:

"Sir, my Bitter Bamboo, has been repaired by the accompanying Tech-Priest."

"I hope to participate in the battle at Manache."

When Gios saw that the Rogue Trader were all asking to join the battle, he naturally didn't want to be left behind.

The Machine Spirit of the Bitter Bamboo yearns for battle and glory.

"I look forward to your performance; you will usher in a new era for Veroni."

After the meeting, Nimrod went to his private treasury. Upon seeing the five chickens with golden feathers, he confirmed that they were the main materials for the "Solar High Priest".

He gave orders to remain in the Shadow of Order in Moab and collect the Sun-Feathered Chicken.

Before the Primarch's private armory, the Primarch's Attendants placed his hand on the scanner's panel, and a black keyboard popped up.

After a moment of silence, Arsena's Memory Awakening, and he entered an encrypted Sequence that would change randomly every eleven minutes.

With a series of clanging metallic sounds, the Obsidian door slid open with a loud thud.

"Only my lord and I can open this door."

"But only a few, permitted by our Lord, may enter."

"Thank you for your grace, my lord." Lewis excitedly as he followed the Primarch's Attendants through the gate.

His vision was instantly filled with the sight of the artfully crafted firearms and melee weapons on the weapons rack.

The Rogue Trader felt that, in his opinion, each of these weapons could be passed down through generations of the von Valancius family.

He told himself that most weapons could only be controlled by Primarch or at least by the Shadow of Order, and only then did he regain his composure.

Lewis followed the Primarch's Attendants to a corner of the private armory, where he saw rows of rings and orbs on the shelves.

Arsena said, "You can choose as many as you like, as many as you can carry."

The Primarch's Attendants, knowing how much the Black Emperor valued Lewis, encouraged him to take more.

Lewis cautiously took only five Protective Orbs and two Ring Weapons; he didn't want to appear too greedy.

Seeing this, Arsena frowned. He then placed two more Protective Orb on the Rogue Trader and handed him five rings.

"This is what you deserve," he continued, seeing that Lewis was about to say something more. "Your safety is also of concern to our lord."

Lewis's face was filled with gratitude upon hearing this.

"I will certainly not disappoint Lord Nimrod's expectations. von Valencius will serve the Monarch for generations."

The Eleventh Legion's fleet set sail for the Manache system in the fifth month of 842.