Astartes Descending from the Sky
The Thunderhawk Gunship is one of the Imperium's most advanced large air vehicles, specifically designed for Astartes combat teams. It is capable of launching rapid and swift deep strikes against Strike Cruiser from orbit.
It combines multiple functions such as rail-launched aircraft, gunship, and neutral bomber, making it a highly popular aircraft.
If we were to use a more appropriate adjective to describe the Thunderhawk Gunship, we could say... it's basically a giant tank with its tracks removed and two wings attached.
It can carry, fight, and move; it can provide support, launch surprise attacks, and transport supplies; it can even break through the atmosphere. It's so outrageous that even Tony Stark from next door would have to mutter something when he saw the Thunderhawk Gunship, wondering how such a huge brick could fly.
Of course, regardless of how such a large brick... no, this Thunderhawk Gunship, manages to fly, it is, in any case, a standard Astartes- class orbital airborne vehicle!
That's right, even though the Astartes are tough and resilient, they don't always come down from the airdrop; they also have air vehicles.
To ensure that the search and rescue mission would proceed without any mishaps, Company Commander Raimon dispatched three Tactical Squad in one go!
In terms of troop deployment alone, Raimon has been quite generous, as he has already made up half of the Second Company's forces.
It should be noted that since the Primarch issued the Codex and reorganized the Legiones Astartes, each Chapter now has a maximum of ten companies, each company has ten Tactical Squad, and each squad has five to ten Astartes, including NCO.
Of course, Raimon had heard that some legions had not obeyed the Primarch's orders to split up, but that was mostly hearsay; he hadn't witnessed it firsthand, so he didn't comment.
The Tactical Squad left on the Strike Cruiser included a backup plan, a habitual arrangement by Raimon as commander, to prevent unforeseen circumstances from preventing them from being unable to provide battlefield support.
Watching the Thunderhawk Gunship enter the atmosphere, Raimon turned his gaze to Losel's planetary map. Still somewhat uneasy, he instructed the Tech-Aide beside him, "I need more detailed information about this planet, including the Hive City, the cult, and so on..."
"Yes, sir."
The Tech-Priest bowed his head in respect, then strode quickly out of the room.
The friction between the atmosphere and the steel surface of the Thunderhawk Gunship produced intense flashes of light, tearing a gash hundreds of meters long through the smoke-filled Losel Hive!
Sunlight streamed in through that "crack"!
The Hive City, shrouded in smoke and dark clouds, finally saw a ray of sunlight. The dazzling light seemed to dispel the gloom and bring hope to the last remaining forces in the Hive City that were still resisting.
"Very good!"
"It's the Imperium's reinforcements!"
"His Majesty the Emperor has not abandoned us!"
Long live His Majesty the Emperor!
In an instant, the people crowded in the narrow gathering place, shrouded in despair and with their eyes filled with gloom, revealed expressions of mixed joy and excitement, and burst into cheers.
"That's... Thunderhawk Gunship?"
Alvin, with his exceptional eyesight and the aid of his Bio-armor, immediately spotted the aircraft's shape—a giant steel eagle with outstretched wings—and exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap, it's Astartes?!"
"You know quite a lot..." Aruman was somewhat surprised, glancing at Alvin. Logically speaking, it was impossible for an Underhive to know about or have ever seen this thing!
Realizing he'd let something slip, Alvin touched his nose and awkwardly changed the subject. "That's not important... By the way, they wouldn't be after me, would they?"
Fortunately, Aruman wasn't really serious about it. He couldn't care less how Alvin found out; the kid was a hot potato right now, and he was eager to hand him over!
"Most likely, they're after you." He then added, "Unfortunately, the communication array was completely disrupted by the Warp Rift, otherwise I could have directly told them your location, saving us all this trouble."
Could you have made it any more obvious?
Looking at Aruman's regretful face, Alvin's eye twitched slightly, speechless. Even if he knew he was a nuisance, did he have to be so disgusted?
"Company Commander Raimon, just now, it has been confirmed that the planetary orbital defense artillery has been destroyed. It should be the remaining resistance forces within the Hive City. Should we change the original landing point?"
A communication was made from inside the Thunderhawk Gunship.
Raimon pondered for half a second, his brow furrowing slightly, then nodded slightly and said, "You are permitted to change the landing point. Land directly near the original planetary orbital defense artillery, advance steadily from the inside out, unite with mortal resistance forces, and gather intelligence on the target along the way."
"Clear."
The next moment, the Thunderhawk Gunship turned, drawing a graceful arc in the air, and with a howling storm, it swooped straight towards the Upper-hive, the roar of its engines attracting countless Daemons!
The combat cultivators equipped on the flight deck of the Thunderhawk Gunship, with the assistance of the Machine Spirit, immediately controlled eight Heavy Bolter, unleashing the roar of the Emperor!
Boom boom boom boom...
A torrent of scorching bullets swept across the sky like a fiery galaxy, pouring out the Emperor's own wrath and crushing all the demons and heretics of the Warp into a bloody pulp!
The overwhelming swarm of flying Daemon was instantly cleared out of the way by the powerful firepower of the Thunderhawk Gunship.
"Prepare for landing!"
"3, 2, 1..."
Boom!
With a violent tremor, the Thunderhawk Gunship aggressively drove directly into the wide alleyway of Upper-hive.
The Daemon swarmed in, preparing for a gluttonous feast.
However, the moment the gates opened, what awaited them was not a feast, but a roar from Hell!
Boom!
A single explosive bomb shattered the Daemon's skull.
Immediately afterwards, the enormous hand grabbed a Daemon and slammed it to the ground, then lifted its heavily armored foot and brought it down with a thud.
Bang!
Half of the Daemon's body was trampled into a pulp.
Then came the warriors, clad in pure white Power Armor and wearing helmets, strong and tall, who, with extremely precise movements, slayed the Daemon surging from all around!
Their movements were perfectly executed, without the slightest unnecessary action.
The leader, Astartes, while suppressing the enemy with his Bolter in the gaps between shots, wielded his Chainsword in his right hand, easily slicing through several Daemons that attempted to ambush him!
"Stun Grenade!"
As the NCO commanding the squad, Lyon didn't want to waste time here, so he said, "Assault team, advance! Tactic 3, rapid advance!"
Several Stun Grenade were thrown, instantly blasting the Daemon to pieces.
At the same time, all four squads deployed into formation, with the assault squads forming the main force, creating a sharp arrowhead that plunged fiercely into the demonic tide!
Throughout the entire process, not a single person spoke.
No one was afraid; all that existed was a pure, unadulterated fighting skill ingrained in their very bones.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
As the vanguard of the assault team, they advanced steadily with Bolt Rifle, while the Astartes, providing cover on both flanks, calmly and efficiently eliminated any potentially dangerous creatures.
Soon, Lyon spotted the mortal troops valiantly holding their ground near the planetary orbital defense cannons.
"Crush them!!!"
Tucker, who was holding out desperately, suddenly heard a roar.
He turned his head and saw a group of Emperor's Angel clad in pure white Power Armor and wearing helmets, striding towards them. Any Daemon that dared to stand in their way were crushed by their powerful firepower as they advanced with overwhelming force!
What is the Astartes?
At this moment, all the mortals except Tucker deeply realized that the value contained in the term "Angel of the Emperor" was far beyond what ordinary people could reach!