The Current War Council, Supporting Psionic Application Is Not
Only me
As the year 843 approached, the battle in the Coronid Abyss was gradually coming to an end.
The First Legion and XIV Legion, carrying honor and pride, were the first to depart in the second month.
The various Chapter of the Eleventh Legion also began to leave in batches.
Nimrod led the 11th Chapter on its return journey to Vostonia in October.
The Sixth Legion was left behind to continue clearing out the remaining Mitu Xenos.
In the Primarch's Palace, Nimrod listened to Arsena Dunn's report on the war between the Mitu.
"My lord, I have compiled the reports from all participating Chapter."
"We suffered our worst losses in history, with a total of 10,480 dead."
"Among them, the 11th Chapter suffered the most severe losses, with a total of 2,913 men killed in action."
Names flashed through Nimrod's mind, and he could even match many of them with his own image.
"The number of casualties in the First Legion is uncertain; my advisors estimate it to be between 8,500 and 10,500."
"The number of casualties suffered by the XIV Legion is fairly certain, at approximately 5,700."
Nimrod slightly, acknowledging the enormous price paid to resolve the issue of the Mitu Xenos.
He acquired a sector, a world with mineral deposits meeting the standards of the Forge World, became a vassal of the Forge World's ally, Mezoa, and gained the allegiance of the House Veroni.
Until the Second Rangdan War in 862, there were no powerful Xenos to fight, so I could develop steadily for a period of time.
I should make good use of the divination opportunity that comes every three years to enhance my abilities.
Yes, we should also consider preparing in advance to deal with Rangdan's threat and perform relevant divination.
As Nimrod pondered, the Primarch's Attendants continued:
"My lord, the Emperor has convened a new War Council, which will begin at 10:00 AM five days from now, according to ship standard time."
"I see."
Five days later, Nimrod's Psionic Energy projection crossed the void and appeared behind Terra's Golden Palace, glancing at the long table.
His first joy was that he was no longer surrounded by Leman Russ, whom he disliked, but by Robert Guilliman.
Russ sat between Guilliman and Vulkan, and it was expected that he would never approach her again, at least not during the War Council.
Nimrod in the row, and Magnus sat at the very end.
Horus remained seated to the right of Malcador, flanked by Ferrus Manus, Rogal Dorn Dorn, Hannibal, Fulgrim, and a new member.
Like Nimrod, the new member also has a pair of wings.
The difference is that the wings on his back are white.
Horus Lupercal, sitting opposite him, introduced the new member to Nimrod with a smile and in the tone of a good older brother.
"Nimrod, we welcome back a new brother, Sanguinius."
Nimrod slightly and looked at Sanguinius.
"Welcome back, Sanguinius," Nimrod said with a smile, adding that the camp supporting the use of Psionic Energy had grown stronger once again.
"Nimrod, I often hear Horus mention you." Sanguinius smiled broadly.
You made him afraid to slow down.
Sanguinius' joke immediately resonated with many.
"I can attest to that," Fulgrim said, flashing the same perfect smile.
Both Fulgrim and Sanguinius accepted Horus's teachings and fought alongside him, and no one in the War Council doubted their authenticity.
Nimrod, drawing on his memories, examined the relationships between them.
[Fulgrim had a good relationship with Horus, but was closer to Manus.]
Sanguinius and Horus were best friends, and could even joke with each other.
After Horus became the Warmaster, Sanguinius was a staunch supporter, even standing up for him.
As Nimrod pondered, Horus's eyes flickered.
He did indeed accelerate his expedition because of Nimrod. As the battle between the Shadow of Order and Mitu began, Luna Wolves slowed down and began to use diplomacy to reclaim the human world in a more glorious form.
Realizing that the many planets of the Coronid Abyss would become Nimrod's new badges of honor, he immediately quickened his pace.
"That's why Father entrusted the Legion to us, to let more worlds join the Imperium."
"In this Great Crusade, no one wants to fall behind, and neither do I."
Horus laughed and said that he would steer the discussion about himself, which might be seen as jealousy, toward motivating his brothers.
"You should also hasten your conquest; your father awaits your good news."
"Nimrod, if your sorcerer sons can't handle this," Russ said, baring his teeth, "My pack of wolves is happy to help."
Before Nimrod could speak, the enraged Cyclops Magnus maintained his gentlemanly demeanor:
"In those barbaric times, people savagely burned those they called wizards with fire."
"This is a barbaric past, revealing that our race is unafraid to kill one another, and that fear-driven words have caused the deaths of thousands, merely to appease the ignorant who cannot accept new ideas."
"I believe that among those leading the Imperium forward in the War Council, there should be no fools."
Sanguinius applauded Magnus's remarks and opened his mouth with a smile.
"The use of Psionic Energy will benefit us."
"Their ability to use Psionic Energy and attack like other Astartes gives us more battlefield options."
Nimrod smiled and looked around at everyone.
[I'm not the only one in the current War Council who supports the use of Psionic Energy.]
Just then, a voice as hard as rock rang out.
"The use of Psionic Energy is extremely dangerous. Although Father agrees, it should still be used with caution."
Nimrod looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Dorn who was speaking.
[Yes, Dorn opposes the use of Psionic Energy, but he is not a staunch opponent.]
Nimrod knew that Dorn was always outspoken, but he didn't take it to heart.
Malcador cleared his throat and ended the argument.
"It should be noted that this is also the Emperor's intention."
The group then began to chat, with Manus and Fulgrim discussing forging techniques, and Vulkan occasionally chiming in.
Hannibal began, "Nimrod, I made a brief stop in Incaladion on my journey."
"Your offspring have helped to Forge World's order and restore its function."
Nimrod's gaze was deep; Hannibal's Expeditionary Fleet was about to venture deep into the Ultima Segmentum.
Two terms suddenly flashed through his mind: Attila and the Jormungandr Star Monolith.
To confirm his suspicions, he asked, "Hannibal, is your fleet's target the eastern side of the Galaxy?"
"Yes," Hannibal said with an elegant smile, "I've heard that Xenos are harassing many parts of the human world."
Nimrod fell into deep thought, muttering to himself.
I recall that the Imperium records state that the Jormungandr Star Monolith was discovered by the Lost Primarch leading the Expeditionary Fleet in the early stages of the Great Crusade.
The original Eleventh Primarch hadn't returned by this point in time; that's when Hannibal discovered it.
Attila is not of much value to Nimrod. Although the "Attila Rough Riders" are elite in the future Astra Militarum, they do not particularly fit the characteristics of any Chapter.
But the Jormungandr Star Monolith is different; it is an artifact of the Necrons.
I remember Hannibal discovered something incredible, what could it be?
If there is indeed a major discovery, then it would truly be worthwhile to consult the oracle.
As Nimrod pondered, the Psionic Energy projections of the Old Man in Yellow and Constantin Valdor appeared in the Golden Palace.