Anthony silently took out the Chapter History Notes and turned to the section on the Deep-Sea Monster Fish.
He wondered how Tech-Priest Mapus's research into the Bio-ship's hull was going. Back then, Evan had led the Astartes in boarding a gigantic deep-sea fish, and they had charged into the outer reaches of its brain to plant bombs. That thrilling experience remained unforgettable.
Anthony closed the little notebook and sighed.
Taking a bite out of the Tyranids was useless. Every one of their cells was independent; you could obtain no useful genetic information.
Representatives of various Space Marine Chapters stood around him. Eight Chapters with similar combat experience had shared their historical records and the details of those battles. Everyone understood that they had only one chance.
There are three bombs, but I only have one life.
"Chapter... Master, I found you a Jump Pack." The Techmarine had cobbled together a suit of Mark 7.8 Armour from three battered suits, then borrowed a Jump Pack from the neighbouring Chapter.
Anthony was an ordinary Astartes and fought using a traditional Jump Pack.
"Good. While I'm away, lead the remaining warriors in killing the bugs. The swarm's assault on the ground will be ferocious."
"May the Omnissiah protect us."
"The time has come for the people to put us to the test."
"Whatever you say."
Anthony took a fierce bite of his Food Bar. It was the special Emperor's Ascension Day edition. Life or death would be decided in this battle. Time to move out.
The Imperium's fighter crews stood tall on either side of the formation, saluting the Emperor's Angels as they filed into the Assault Pods.
Suddenly, the Red-armored Warriors stopped and gave the brave mortals an Aquila salute.
We're counting on you all in this battle.
The fighter crews stood