Exterminatus (1)

After announcing the combat mission, Kaisoron did not go to report immediately, because he had another task: to see the reactions of the people.

So he chose to eavesdrop.

It was this act of eavesdropping that caught his brain off guard.

Logically speaking, these Nostramo-descended soldiers had little contact with the front lines of battle since joining the Legion, or rather, they had never served as the main attackers.

Shouldn't they be surprised or worried at first that they've been suddenly announced as the main attackers?

But why do they look so excited right now?

Isn't that wrong?

"Kaisoron, how's the situation?"

After preparing his speech, Fulgrim approached Kaisoron.

Fulgrim was also somewhat worried, after all, it was the first time the Nostramo-descended Recruits had served as the main attackers, and as a father, he wanted to encourage these young men.

"Father, the current situation is somewhat beyond our expectations."

"Don't worry, my eldest son, their stage fright is only temporary."

With that, Fulgrim went inside first.

Kaisoron, on the other hand, was so anxious he almost stomped his feet.

What on earth is going on here?

When Fulgrim entered, he didn't sense any dejection or nervousness; instead, he saw fervor.

Yes, it was fanaticism, the kind of fanaticism that fears no death.

"My lord! We are ready!"

"Indeed, you are outstanding; worthy of being my Scions."

"Yes, sir!"

"Alright, now that you're all ready, tell me your battle plan."

"Sir, before the plan begins, we would like to request full access to the Legion's Exterminatus!"

Um?

Is this definitely from the Third Legion? Not the First Legion?

"You just mentioned Exterminatus?"

"Yes, sir. These Xenos civilizations are practically inhuman. According to the Evernight Code, hostile Xenos civilizations must be eradicated immediately with Exterminatus."

"But have you considered what will happen in ground operations?"

The Recruits didn't see anything wrong with Fulgrim's question; in other words, they thought it was just his own problem.

"Father, please forgive my bluntness, but your thinking is somewhat outdated."

"How dare you!"

"Don't rush, Kaisoron." Fulgrim looked at the leading Recruits, gesturing for him to continue.

"Father, think about it. The entire Milky Way Galaxy Planet is as numerous as dust. A Planet belonging to Xenos civilization is not worth our time to go to great lengths to devise any tactics."

"If we issue two Exterminatus and manage to destroy the entire Planet, then we won't need ground warfare."

"Admittedly, the Imperium demands the loyalty of Planet reclaimed Planets, but the Imperium's loyalty is the loyalty of humanity, and has nothing to do with the Xenos."

"And by smelting their soil into glass and then giving the rest to the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Imperium will only have more resources."

That cunning Lion, Lion El'Jonson!

It must be him, he must have tampered with the Gene-seed!

This fierce fighting style... it's nothing like the Third Legion! It's nothing like it at all!

"Listen, kid, your advice is certainly effective, but in this battle, I hope you can demonstrate your combat skills and make your brothers truly take you seriously."

This is so troublesome.

"Then, Father, we request the right to use all Micro-Exterminatus within the entire Legion's fleet."

Exterminatus!

Another Exterminatus?!

Are Exterminatus really that effective?!

Can't you show some of the spirit of the Third Legion?

Fulgrim suppressed his frustration and looked at the Recruits in front of him.

"Tell me, what's the difference between Exterminatus and Micro-Exterminatus?"

"Sir, Exterminatus is Exterminatus, Micro-Exterminatus is Micro-Exterminatus; it's a small, portable, individual combat device."

"Compared to Exterminatus, it is inherently inefficient, but according to your instructions, Micro-Exterminatus is the most suitable and efficient solution."

Hearing this earnest explanation, Fulgrim almost choked on his breath.

"What's your name?"

"Reporting, my name is Pulchri!"

"Very well, Pulchri, go and carry out your plan."

"Yes!"

Subsequently, led by Pulchri, a cleanup operation against the Xenos civilization was immediately launched.

Just as they arrived at their designated battle position, the Laer civilization sent out their envoys.

"Us..."

"Take him out and kill him."

Huh???

"Your Excellency, I am an envoy. In times of war, envoys are not to be killed. I have come to negotiate and to express our goodwill!"

"Enough with the nonsense. Remember this: first slap their mouths, then behead them."

Xenos are Xenos; they don't even look very human. In Pulchri's opinion, there's no need to waste words with them.

Do you have to ask a pig if you want to eat pork?

Don't people just go directly to the butcher shop?

Soon, the envoy from the Xenos civilization was eliminated.

"Brothers, the opportunity to make a name for yourselves has finally arrived!"

"Now, I have only one requirement for you."

"Use all the Micro-Exterminatus the Legion has allocated to us!"

"Does everyone have confidence?"

"Have!"

"Alright, commence the operation. First Company, prepare to infiltrate and sabotage key facilities and the Planet shield generator."

"Mark the location immediately after the mission is complete; the rest is up to the Second Company."

"My requirement is to eliminate all the Micro-Exterminatus in the first offensive, and then launch a full-scale landing and combat operation."

"Clear!"

While these Recruits of Nostramo-descended were preparing to display their extraordinary abilities, Fulgrim was keeping a close eye on them.

First, he Investigation the military supplies requested by the Recruits.

Most of the time, everything seemed fine, but there was one thing that struck Fulgrim as odd.

"Lucius, did you approve their military supplies?"

"It's me, Father."

"Tell me, what's the deal with Instant Red Tea?"

"Father, according to the regulations of the Departmento Munitorum, Space Marines are entitled to a certain quota of special military supplies."

"So they took this?"

"Yes, a few minor quirks are harmless among Space Marines."

Fulgrim found Lucius's explanation acceptable and decided not to pursue it further.

"Once their first offensive is over, follow-up troops will immediately follow."

Although the purpose was to test these Recruits, this was war, and both results and efficiency needed to be considered.

Moreover, according to the information they received, the day of the Warmaster's investiture is not far off.

However, they already had a countermeasure in place; otherwise, the people from the Twentieth Legion wouldn't have appeared in the Third Legion.

In fact, after their discussions ended, the various Legions had already begun to merge, and the basis of this merger was the Warrior Lodge.