Fifty Legion warriors were finally selected to carry out the Decapitation Mission deep behind enemy lines.
Although the White Scars had deployed over a thousand elite warriors to reinforce Suiyang, most of their forces had to shore up the Hive City's existing defenses, eliminate infiltrating Rebel Forces, and protect critical positions and evacuation routes.
With the enemy's strange behavior and the front lines under mounting pressure, assembling these fifty battle-hardened veterans into a compact assault team was already the most they could manage.
Still, the team's quality more than made up for its lack of numbers.
They were jointly led by Ding Xiu and Pei Min, Company Captains from the White Scars and Word Bearers respectively, both of whom had already proven their strength and courage. The tactical acumen, combat experience, and determination to break through enemy defenses embodied by this pairing needed no explanation.
After a brief, efficient discussion with the Hive City's defense headquarters, the operational plan was quickly finalized.
To give the assault team the best possible chance of reaching the outskirts of the target area safely, the Imperial Army would deploy twenty combat-ready Thunderbolt fighters to escort the two Stormbird gunships carrying the warriors throughout their flight, clearing aerial threats as best they could before entering the dense antiaircraft network over rebel-held territory.
"Hahahaha!"
Inside the makeshift hangar, Ding Xiu laughed heartily as he made one final check of his Ammunition and his signature Powered Zhanmadao.
He walked over to Pei Min, who was silently adjusting his Power Sword's energy output, and threw an arm firmly around his shoulders.
"I can't wait to go on a proper joint hunt with you, Sons of Colchis! Let's show those bastards hiding in the blood mist what real lightning looks like!"
Pei Min swayed slightly under his embrace and