Veridian's Booming Development

"What monster?" Nimrod asked Sanchez.

The indigenous people called them Gorgon Serpent.

Nimrod slightly, signaling Sanchez to give a briefing.

Upon hearing the name, he immediately recalled the Gorgon Serpent that lived in the Calth Cave, a Xenos that had not been completely eradicated even after the "Great Rift" unfolded.

"The Sage of Incaladion, conducting a deep scan in Calth, discovered a rich deposit of rare earth elements."

The local indigenous people of Calth dared not enter the cave; they spoke in terror of a horrifying monster.

"A Tech-Priest led his Servitor and thirty-six Warrior who had retired from the Auxilia and moved to Calth into the cave, but they never came out again."

Sanchez's eyes flashed, and he continued speaking with a surprised tone.

"Polti, who was stationed in Calth, led his team into the cave, where they encountered a serpentine monster. Two of them were petrified during the battle."

"Besides possessing bizarre abilities, the basilisks are also quite powerful in combat, and their numbers are countless, which is why Polti reported this to me."

"Prepare to set sail. We're going to Calth to check out this basilisk." Nimrod gave the order, guessing that the Gorgon Serpent was probably an ingredient for potions.

In the third Sun month of 845, the Shadow of the Throne arrived in the Veridian System.

After Nimrod ordered the protective shield to be opened, the blue-white light of the star shone unobstructed into the bridge.

He then looked at the magnificent creation within the planet, the Warp Gate erected near a star.

Ancient technology captured the light of stars and converted it into energy to supply the vast energy required by the Warp Gate.

A fleet, centered around Warp Gate, cruises throughout the galaxy.

The Shadow of the Throne activates its thrusters and flies towards Calth.

Nimrod's gaze was first drawn to the asteroid orbiting the galaxy, where he saw five foundries standing atop the Rock.

Intragalactic transport ships from the mining world of Ramane travel back and forth in an orderly fashion, like ants.

Sanchez noticed the Black Emperor's gaze and, having anticipated this, immediately spoke up.

"Since my last report to you, Alamasta has added four Foundry —one large and three small—capable of meeting one-eighth of the Chapter's ordnance needs and providing support for the development of planets like Calth."

Nimrod nodded, a smile playing on his lips.

[Alamasta already resembles the future Veridian Foundry.]

Sanchez paused for a moment before continuing his report on the developments on other planets.

"Ramane has established twelve large mining sites and twenty-three small mining sites."

"The Veridian Prime is primarily designed to provide weapons for the Auxilia. The local Lasgun model, improved by the artisans, emits a more dazzling beam, hence the name Radiance Mark I."

"Lavisol focuses more on manufacturing civilian machinery, and it supplies Ramane with a large number of construction machines such as Termite Drill machines."

As Sanchez reported, the Shadow of Sovereignty crossed with Alamasta and flew into Calth's orbit.

Nimrod then turned his gaze to Calth, which, from a distance, looked just like Terra.

Green continent, blue ocean, white clouds.

[Ollanius Person's choice of Calth was not without reason!]

Calth shares a similar ecological environment with Old Terra; such a planet is difficult to find in the present-day Galaxy.

Nimrod saw an orbital dock like a rising Moon hanging in the sky above Calth.

This man-made island is a colossal creation with a diameter of 300 kilometers, surrounded by countless docks, mooring platforms, supports, suspended workshops, residences, and warehouses.

The workers were busy at their posts, laying the keel of a capital ship and overseeing the construction of three frigates at different paces.

"Five months ago, Calth's first orbital dock was completed," Sanchez said, noticing the Black Emperor's gaze.

"According to the plan, Calth will also build eight more dry docks in the future, giving it a shipbuilding capacity that will surpass that of Vostonia."

"Within the Legion's territory, it should in the future be second only to Cepra Mundi and Triken, on par with Judang Star."

"Not bad," Nimrod praised.

An hour later, Nimrod and Sanchez boarded the transport ship.

The black metallic hull passed through the atmosphere and flew eastward.

Nimrod stood by the viewing window, looking down at the wisps of smoke rising below.

"That's the Delacaren Lowlands, surrounded by five large mines, which I discovered as soon as I arrived in Calth."

"Relying on the mines, the Dekaren Lowlands were developed into an industrial area."

"As per your order, a forest has been preserved between each factory for workers to rest and relax during shift changes."

Nimrod saw that the buildings were orderly, like spots of sunlight, interspersed with patches of forest.

The landing craft glided through the air and flew over a river.

"This river is called the Boros River, and the estuary area ahead is Nered, where the fusion reactor powers the entire surrounding region."

"The fusion reactor has made this valley one of the most fertile lands on the planet, and only those with the most outstanding combat achievements in the Auxilia can obtain land here."

"They only need a little care to reap a bountiful harvest."

Nimrod looked into the distance and saw fusion reactors pumping water from the river, washing away the dirty carbon powder clinging to the turbine blades, leaving the river mouth covered with a thick layer of black silt.

He withdrew his gaze and stared at the farmland on both sides of the river, where dark green fields of sugar beets and cabbages were scattered like the Star.

The surrounding area is dotted with lush Garden of Nurgle, and an irrigation system draws water from the Boros River to this dry plain, creating oases.

Palm trees sway in the wind, and the pond ripples with sunlight.

The sprinkler system filled the air with water mist, and countless tiny rainbows appeared out of thin air.

Nimrod looked at the fertile alluvial plain and thought to himself.

I remember that Person accumulated merits in the Auxilia, and what he finally received was this land.

As Nimrod pondered, the transport ship flew over Nered.

The area at the river mouth is mostly occupied by industrial facilities, but there is still a market at the port.

Large and small transport ships were crowded together, drifting along the numerous docks and embankments.

The Primarch's superhuman vision allows him to see the fish leaping and frolicking and the crabs swaying in the ship's cabin.

"The port of Nered connects to the ocean, and fishermen bring their fresh catch here to sell."

[Yes, Person often comes here to satisfy his cravings.]

Nimrod nodded in satisfaction. "I am satisfied with the progress of the construction in Calth."

Sanchez smiled at the Black Emperor's praise, "Ahead lies the Numinus City, standing on the Boros River, opposite which is the newly constructed Kalas Fortress."

"The cave where the mine is located is beyond the Numinus City, to its east."

As he spoke, the transport ship swept past the city of Numis and flew towards the vast, densely packed caves.