Legendary Encounter

Eye of Terror.

The Librarian fleet traveled alongside a Craftworld Eldar fleet of Aisha's Prayer, rapidly traversing the Webway using sublight travel technology.

"Xenos... the Eldar Emissary came aboard the day before yesterday, asking us to join forces during the return journey to eliminate a group of pirates."

On the Command Deck, the White Knights Captain stood beside Qin Xa and bowed as he delivered his report.

"Human pirates."

"Just as the Eldar and Imperium fleets previously worked together to eliminate Eldar pirates, under orders from the Imperial Navy, all naval combat formations under the Imperium are obligated to assist our allies."

"That group of pirates once did business with me... They fought the Eldar fiercely enough that the Imperial Navy awarded them medals of honor."

After speaking, the Captain wore a conflicted expression as he awaited the White Knight Master's judgment.

Qin Xa was focused on the Eye of Terror depicted on the star map, as well as the marked possible location of the Altansar Craftworld.

After withdrawing his gaze, Qin Xa smiled. "Times truly have changed."

The Captain pressed his lips together, wearing an expression that said, Who could deny it?

"Once the fleet emerges from the southern Webway entrance of the Eye of Terror, lead the fleet to eradicate the pirates. I'll enter the Eye of Terror alone."

Qin Xa turned and accepted a document handed to him by an officer, then began reading it.

The Captain saluted upon hearing this.

"If those pirates have some hardship, find a way to persuade them to surrender and leave their judgment to the Imperium. Otherwise, if they're no good either, then do as you please."

"Matters involving our Eldar allies require prudence. Their wise decision at the moment when the two races faced a choice of destiny allowed humanity