Lox had never dealt with enemies like the primitive forest Aeldari. When attacks imbued with the mighty power of nature came crashing down, all he could do was activate every predesigned defensive measure and help all the humans on the ground find a chance at survival.
In the midst of danger, the Space Marines under his command displayed their sense of duty and responsibility. Librarian Troy led the Ultramarines in rescuing mortal auxiliary troops trapped beneath collapsed equipment and buildings, braving the wind and rain to save the accompanying mortals.
The Space Marines created by the Emperor were not merely meant to be thrown onto the battlefield. They were meant to use their abilities to save mortal lives from natural disasters.
The Astartes were highly adaptable in extreme environments. Their keen senses, combined with the scanning systems of their power armor, allowed them to locate mortals trapped in the ruins with ease.
The immense strength granted by their power armor allowed them to knock aside obstacles and forcibly dig out paths to safety before heavy machinery could arrive.
The Knight mechs, serving as pathfinders, held back and cleared away the ever-encroaching primitive vegetation. Some veterans carried promethium flamers and wore massive promethium tanks on their backs, burning away the detestable fungi that proved so difficult to eradicate.
Refined promethium flames could not be extinguished by rainwater. The Astartes cranked the output to its maximum without hesitation, and roaring dragons of fire devoured every enemy that dared invade through the curtain of rain.
Vines, plant branches, and vicious fungi alike were all reduced to ash beneath promethium's scorching flames.
Within the forward base, they had no need to worry about running out of fuel. The ore refinery inside the base continuously collected biomass and underground resources, providing material support for the