Few people remembered Terra's ancient creatures anymore.
Even the most experienced Storm Seer had no idea what a mantis shrimp was.
When the White Scars asked, we simply said it looked like one.
Khan Morigen wasted no words. He demanded to come aboard.
"Honoured Khan Morigen, shouldn't we be pursuing the Ork forces now? I suggest the White Scars Chapter join us in forming a task force and begin pursuit immediately."
Khan Morigen froze for a moment, then immediately caught on.
There were too many eyes here. The Adeptus Mechanicus and the Inquisition were both watching.
But who was supreme commander now? Chapter Master Morigen himself. Was there anything wrong with ordering the fast ships to pursue?
Screw the Inquisition. Let them find us first.
The White Scars Chapter Master immediately ordered the Ultramarines to take over command, while all ships of the White Scars Sons cooperated with the Wind and Cloud-class Battleships in an all-out pursuit of the fleeing Ork fleet.
Why an all-out pursuit? Because I might run in any direction. Come chase me, Tech-priests!
The Storm Seer warned the Khan: what if this was a conspiracy? What if these Wind and Cloud-class Battleships were enemies of the Imperium, luring them away from the main Imperial force before attacking them?
Khan Morigen promptly ordered every White Scars Chapter present to follow their Parent Chapter into action.
The Astartes fleet adopted a defensive formation and advanced at full speed. Before the Imperial Fleet could react, the White Scars' ships were already gone.
The various factions exchanged bewildered looks, then turned their attention to the Phantom Dragon-class warships.
...There was no trace of the Phantom Dragon-class ships left.
Those warships had been responsible for suppressing the Space Hulk.
After Boomblasta unified the Space Hulk, those ships withdrew outward. Already well