What Are You Afraid Of? If Anything Happens, the Yellow One Will Cover You!
Just escaped one tiger's den, only to fall into another pack of wolves?!
If the devastation of the Nachmund Campaign was limited to a single planet, then the devastation of the Battle of Stygian Shield was undoubtedly several levels higher, almost like a living Purgatory!
Legendary Space Marine Dante, as Chapter Master of the Blood Angels, led the children of Sanguinius in the Stygian Shield System to thwart the invasion of the Hive Mind in order to protect their homeworld Baal.
However, this battle, which began at the end of M41, continued into M42. The entire Stygian Shield was reduced to ashes, and countless civilized, Industrial World, and primitive worlds were turned into Purgatory earth!
Most importantly, even at such a great cost, the Blood Angels still couldn't stop it.
The footsteps of the Hive Fleet "Leviathan"!
Next comes... the Battle of Baal!
The devastation was so immense that it turned the home planet of the Blood Angels into a scorched wasteland, wiping out the population to near extinction, and it would be difficult for them to recover for at least a century.
At one point, if Guilliman's Expeditionary Force hadn't arrived in time to support Baal, the homeworld of the Blood Angels, Baal, the birthplace of Sanguinius, would likely have become prey for the Tyranid Swarm!
Looking at Dresster, who was genuinely happy for the arrival of the Blood Angels in the Psychic Power communication projection, Alvin felt a chill run down his spine.
As a time traveler who understands "history," he knows very well that these Blood Angels do not symbolize hope, nor are they here for salvation; they have come for "destruction"!
"Great! Blood Angels!" Carroll exclaimed, unable to contain her excitement. "We can land on this planet and repair the damaged parts of the ship. With so many Blood Angels here, we shouldn't have to worry."
Just by looking, there were dozens, even hundreds, of cruisers adorned with the Blood Angels paint scheme. Such a massive force would probably make even Abaddon's Black Crusade think twice.
It must be said that Carroll has a good eye, but unfortunately—he doesn't know the future.
"No, we can't land." Alvin gritted his teeth, veins bulging around his pupils, struggling to control his emotions. "Take off immediately! No stopping allowed! And inform the Blood Angels Chapter on the other side that we are Rogue Trader from the Alert Star, requesting an audience with Chapter Master Dante! Go now!!!"
He practically yelled his last sentence.
Sensing the urgency in his tone, Grand Sage Carroll for a few seconds, then, seeing Alvin's grim expression, immediately understood that things weren't so simple. She nodded and said, "I understand. I'll send the Psychic Power communication right away!"
After Carroll left, Torzak, disguised as a human, frowned. "The engine is only temporarily repaired and can't withstand long-term flight. Landing here to rest and recuperate is the best solution."
"Well, if I were to tell you—" Alvin turned his head, his gaze slightly darkening. "It'll be quick here,"
"It will become a lifeless, scorched wasteland. Will you still be able to land then?"
"You mean— the Extermination Order?" Torzak had already obtained a lot of information about humanity from the minds of the Chaos Space Marine he had captured, and naturally knew about the horrific "Extermination Order."
But he still had some doubts. "Isn't this your human territory? Why are you issuing Extermination Order here?"
Upon hearing this, Alvin sighed heavily, his expression grave, and said, "Naturally, it's because we've been dragged into a huge mess."
Just as Torzak was about to ask what the trouble was, Carroll rushed over, her previous ease gone, replaced by a grave expression. "Master, they've agreed to our request, but with one condition: they want us to get as close as possible to transfer the Cadian Legion from the Higanbana."
"Alright, keep the fleet hovering in near-space orbit, then send Thunderhawk to the surface to pick up the people." Alvin nodded, not surprised.
Even if the goal is to destroy a planet, it's essential to relocate as many living forces as possible. These elite mortal assault troops are no less powerful than Space Marine!
As for industrial equipment, civilians, Planetary Defense Force, etc.—in order to prevent the Tyranid Swarm from replenishing their Biomass, they had no choice but to be completely destroyed.
This is cruel.
But this is the daily reality faced by every planet in the Imperium 'Dark Imperium territories, which is being invaded by Chaos and the Hive of Insects!
Since the Great Rift unfolded, the entire Dark Imperium has been plunged into unprecedented chaos, as if everything has reverted to the scene Ten Thousand Years Ago, when humanity first split apart!
This is also the first thing Robert Guilliman will do after awakening. The true purpose of the Indomitable Crusade is to mend the divided Imperium of Man, rebuild the path to the Dark Imperium, and bring the chaotic humanity back under the banner of the Imperium!
"How many humans can your Pocket Dimension hold at most?" Alvin suddenly asked, turning to Torzak beside him.
"A few thousand people." Torzak frowned, clearly annoyed. "You don't mean to expect me to put these lowly monkeys into my Pocket Dimension too, do you?"
That being said, he was Necron. If it weren't for Trazyn's orders, even Alvin wouldn't bother with him, let alone an ordinary human.
In his eyes, these humans were less valuable than a piece of ore.
"Several thousand people are far from enough---" Alvin frowned, weighing the pros and cons, whether or not to rashly reveal his trump card for this matter.
But just then, his gaze suddenly met that of the innocent and simple Penny.
Little Penny, pressed against the porthole, gazed at the planet ravaged by war. A look of pity, unlike that of a child her age, appeared on her face. It was as if a holy angel, unable to bear the sight of humanity ravaged by war, was shedding tears.
What are you hesitating for!
Alvin's bewildered gaze suddenly hardened. Since he had the ability, he should do it. How could he be Emperor's Chosen, constantly timid and worried about this and that?!
What are you afraid of? If anything happens, the Yellow Skin will take the blame!
"Carroll, notify the fleet pilots to land at the Higanbana Port!" Alvin's eyes gleamed; he was determined to save these people!
Who is he?
The Rogue Trader, personally authorized by the Emperor, is a chosen one who inherited the bloodline of the great Valshius and sails through countless worlds. How could he possibly fear a mere Hive Fleet here?!
Moreover, saving these people will also add strength to the future "Battle of Baal"!
This favor is enough for Dante, and even the Stygian System and the Blood Angels Chapter, to remember the kindness of "Valshius"!
"You want to save everyone here?" Torzak's eyes were filled with incomprehension. "I don't understand, what does this have to do with you?"
"Heh, it's normal that you don't understand."
Alvin smiled, gazing at the war-torn planet, and said with unwavering determination, "It's simple."
Because I am human, because this is what human beings are like!
"Tell the Blood Angels Chapter to buy me time, at least five days!" Alvin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Five days, give me five days, and I can control the entire population of the Higanbana."
All industry and mining operations will be moved!
Little did he know that as he made this decision, Penny, who had been looking out the porthole, quietly turned to look at him, her pupils seemingly shimmering with a faint golden light.