Malcador spoke solemnly. He no longer used his throat to produce sound, instead transmitting his voice through his immense psychic power.
A fragment of a vast will descended upon the Sigillite.
Lox saw Malcador's pupils gradually shine with golden light. An overwhelming sense of sanctity rose from him, while the blazing fire upon the Imperial Sigillite's aquila staff burned even more fiercely.
"In the Emperor's name."
"Rogal Dorn shall take overall responsibility for the defense of Terra and the Solar System. Command of the war fleets shall be transferred to Lion El'Jonson."
"Lion shall serve as supreme commander of the Imperial forces within the Solar System and shall have the authority to mobilize all military strength."
"Sanguinius and Jaghatai Khan may act freely. When necessary, Lion shall issue their combat orders."
The Sigillite's orders were exceedingly brief, without any ornate phrasing or redundant structure.
Rather than a discussion, this was more like a mobilization meeting in which Malcador, on behalf of the Lord of Humanity, conveyed his will.
The greatest change in the Sigillite's orders was the reduction of Rogal Dorn's authority over the war, freeing him from the immense burden of defending the entire Solar System.
This was not born of distrust. On the contrary, it was an even more thorough expression of trust.
For next, the vast majority of the Imperial Fists' forces would withdraw into the Solar System's core regions, concentrating all their strength into an impregnable wall of steel.
The Imperial Fists had shifted the burden of counteroffensives and proactive attacks onto the Dark Angels. Clearly, Lion El'Jonson, once a strong contender for the position of Warmaster, was more suited to this responsibility.
"Loyalty and victory are the duty of the Dark Angels."
Lion immediately stated his position. A trace of pride faintly surfaced beneath his