Chapter 724: Pre-Battle Preparations (1)

"The Titan weapons of the Cyberk Alien can be handed over to the Tailin Family along with the Titan weapons we currently possess, with the Tailin Family acting as the vanguard against the Cyberk Alien Titan weapons."

After hearing Sanguinius's words, Yingzhou pondered for a few seconds before speaking.

Ever since he obtained the summoning authority for the Tailin Family, Yingzhou had arranged for them to be stationed in the Inner City, isolated from the Outer City.

"Then Father, if the battle plan against the Cyberk Alien has not changed, let us begin preparations. After resting for these two years, it is time to make those Cyberk Aliens get out of this planet!"

Seeing this, Horus spoke to summarize.

Yingzhou nodded, clapped his hands together, and said.

"Mm, notify all units to begin preparations; it is time for us to resolve this trouble. Notify Jack to prepare logistics and supplies, and be ready for a protracted war. Of course, it would be best if we could resolve them quickly.

Have Lao Lu handle the work of the Military District and keep the Military District running normally."

"Understood! Father!"

Following Yingzhou's agreement, the communication with Vulkan and Sanguinius was disconnected, and the three people present stood up from their respective seats and left the Meeting Room.

Only Yingzhou remained in the spacious Meeting Room. Looking at the vast room, Yingzhou recalled his journey—opposing the Alien Race, exterminating the Alien Race—and he was finally about to realize his original idea of driving the Alien Race away!

"Phew, just one last step left!"

Ninth Defense Zone Military Region.

After returning to his office, Horus quickly began issuing combat tasks.

"Attention all combat units! The operation plan to exterminate the Cyberk is entering the final preparation stage immediately! All personnel are to cancel leave and return to their posts! Repeat, the operation plan to exterminate the Cyberk is entering the final preparation stage!"

Updated intelligence briefings and tactical suggestions were rapidly generated and sent to various military bases on the front line, then forwarded by the Commanders to the Legions within their scope.

At the Military District Airport, in front of two Transport Aircraft, a researcher in a white robe was speaking to two Transport Aircraft pilots.

"This is the Anti-Interference Device researched by Lord Perturabo. The precautions have already been uploaded to you; do not delay the war effort!"

Inside the front-line Military Base 32.

In the area occupied by the Leman Russ Tank, the pilot was performing a final instrument check in the cockpit. The turret hatch was open, and the loader was directing servitors or logistics soldiers to send heavy Rune Bullets into the ammunition compartment via the hoist.

Every time a Rune Bullet slid into the metal track, it made a "clank" sound.

A Tech-priest, draped in red robes and holding an incense burner and data probe, was at the side of the tank, checking the track hinges and the main gun's elevation mechanism, muttering sacred Machine Prayers.

The rear hatch of the Chimera Armored Vehicle was open, and soldiers were stuffing extra ammunition boxes, spare batteries, and supply packs into the limited space.

"Squeeze in! Stuff two more boxes of Energy Shock Grenades!"

A Human Alliance sergeant slapped the side of the vehicle and shouted to the soldiers inside.

"Yes!"

Behind the armored cluster, near the base's anti-air position, several Hydra Flak Tanks were rotating and scanning the sky at high speed, emitting a faint "buzzing" sound.

Tech-priests were busy around them, and servitors were using mechanical arms to transport heavy anti-air Rune Bullet chains.

A Tech-priest held an incense burner, muttering as he performed the ritual of "soothing the Machine Spirit" around the base of the Hydra's main turret.

His Servo-skull hovered nearby, emitting monotonous binary prayers. Another priest used a mechanical arm to connect to the tank's data interface, checking the calibration of the fire control system.

The hydraulic system of the Hydra turret emitted a heavy "creak," the gun barrel suddenly elevated to a high angle, simulating the action of locking onto a high-speed target, then slowly reset.

In front of the armory shed at Military Base 32, several winding queues formed.

The quartermaster efficiently scanned the soldiers' ID tags, while the assistant next to him handed out equipment based on system prompts.

In addition to the standard Laser Gun, each soldier received two Energy Shock Grenades this time.

The soldiers took their Laser Guns, skillfully checked the energy battery slots, sights, and safety, and then turned their attention to the Energy Shock Grenades.

The exterior was thicker than a standard Hand Grenade, with complex coil patterns on the surface.

The quartermaster would give special instructions while distributing them: "Shock Grenades! Two per person! For dealing with the Cyberk's tin-can energy shields! A weapon researched by Lord Perturabo! Use them the same way as ordinary Hand Grenades!"

The Cadian 81st Regiment in the same military base also received this new equipment. The Cadian Commissar personally supervised the distribution and emphasized with his majestic voice.

"The Imperium's new weapon! Trust it! Use it to tear open the Alien's turtle shell! For the Emperor!"

"For the Emperor!"

A young Human Alliance recruit, still with a hint of childishness on his face, nervously fiddled with the newly acquired shock grenade.

A scarred Cadian soldier next to him patted his shoulder and said in a rough tone.

"Hey, rookie, stop fiddling with that thing! Keep an eye on your gun and Charging Pack! That's a last resort; counting on it to save your life is unrealistic!"

"But... but I heard that the Cyberk tin-cans can fly, and they have shields..."

The Human Alliance recruit said with a slightly nervous voice.

The Cadian's eyes turned cold, and he spat, saying.

"Can fly? Then shoot it down! Have a shield? Then use this thing."

As he spoke, the Cadian soldier weighed the Energy Shock Grenade in his hand.

"Shake it to pieces! Then blow its core away with one shot! What are you afraid of! The Emperor is watching us! The moment to witness our Loyalty has arrived!"

After hearing the Cadian soldier's comfort, the Human Alliance recruit nodded vigorously and said in a solemn tone.

"Yes! For the Emperor!"

The Cadian soldier patted the Human Alliance recruit's shoulder with satisfaction and said contentedly.

"Mm! Not bad! Very spirited!"

On the other side, a Cadian soldier leaned against the wall, carefully examining the blade of his Bayonet.

He whispered to his young comrade beside him.

"Kid, remember, when you face those soulless machines, fear is the greatest enemy. The Emperor watches us, and His wrath will guide our muzzles and Bayonets. Let the Alien see the Iron Will of Cadian!"

The young Cadian soldier nodded vigorously, gripping his Laser Gun tightly, his purple pupils flashing with excitement and fanaticism.

"Mm! For the Emperor!"

In the base's broadcast system, a steady voice rang out.

"Attention all combat personnel, this is the final assembly before the battle. Check your equipment, trust your comrades, and keep your duty in mind. For the Emperor! For Humanity! Purge the Alien! I wish you success in battle!"

As the broadcast voice faded, only the roar of engines, the grinding of metal, and the high-spirited shouts of the soldiers remained.

"For the Emperor!"

"For the Human!"

"Praise the Machine God!"