The Chaplain and the Captains all looked toward the Chapter Master.
They remained silent, waiting for the Chapter Master to continue.
The Chapter Master was the soul of a Chapter. All other warriors had to hold him in absolute reverence and obey him without question.
The Chapter Master of the Silver Skulls Chapter was always the strongest warrior in the entire Chapter, the one who charged at the forefront while possessing strategic acumen.
Every battle-brother supported him wholeheartedly.
"I will lead some of our brothers to rescue the oppressed miners and get them to somewhere safe. The rest will remain aboard the warships and stay alert for any possible surprises. Once we receive confirmation that the rescue is complete, the fleet will immediately begin orbital bombardment and level every Ork fortress."
The Chapter Master looked at his brothers and presented his proposal.
When he finished, he placed his armored fist over his chest.
"The Silver Skulls Chapter shall never forget the teachings of the Primarch. We fight for humanity, we fight for the holy Emperor, and we fight for the Lord of Ultramar. Protection is our duty and our oath. We shall grant selfless salvation to the weak and the flames of destruction to our enemies."
The Librarian, the Chaplain, and the Captains exchanged glances, then all nodded in approval of the proposal.
"Since everyone agrees, let us formulate a sufficiently detailed plan and strive to save the greatest number of people in the shortest possible time." Argentius looked at the holographic projection, his fingers equipped with built-in sensory modules tapping rapidly across it.
"The Orks' space combat capabilities are weak. We will clear them out quickly." The Librarian voiced his opinion. "The strength of our fleet far surpasses theirs. There is no possibility of losing this void war."
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