Chapter 993: Alien, Your Resistance Has Ended

After returning to the "Sigh", Mortarion returned to the Bridge.

Galadun was ordered to receive emergency medical treatment.

Standing before the observation window, Mortarion watched the remnants of the Feng Qi Xing fleet, whose numbers were rapidly dwindling under the combined strikes of the Dusk Raiders and the Luna Wolves, and the fury in his heart diminished significantly.

Planet L-449, low orbit, Dusk Raiders landing fleet.

The Seventh Company and Eighth Company of the Dusk Raiders, escorted by several Valhalla frigates with mottled paint jobs and equipped with heavy artillery, broke through the thin atmosphere and dove toward the ice-covered planet.

The voice of Seventh Company Commander Tuodun rang out on the communication channel.

"All units, final equipment check! Remember our task: completely purge all Alien presence from the surface and avenge our brothers of the Sixth Company. The Seventh Company is responsible for the main assault on the eastern plains region, destroying enemy Command Nodes and heavy weapon positions. The Eighth Company is responsible for flanking and splitting the enemy forces."

"For the Emperor! For the Primarch Mortarion!"

At the same time, on the bridge of a Mortal Auxiliary frigate.

Captain Elisha was staring intently at the data on the tactical panel.

"Navigator, maintain altitude! Lock onto enemy anti-air fire coordinates! Mark enemy anti-air platforms and heavy artillery positions as A-1 through A-7! Communications Officer, keep the channel with the Dusk Raiders company open, ready to receive their fire support requests at any time! Have the Alicia forces ready to assist the Dusk Raiders company! For the Emperor!"

"Alicia forces have been notified!"

"Targets locked!"

"Channel clear, Captain!"

Surface, Fengqi Star Alliance defensive line.

Fengqi ground forces Commander, Guardian Legion Commander Las, watched the hundreds of landing pods trailing flames as they fell from the sky.

He had just lost a considerable portion of his troops mopping up that stubborn garrison, and before he could even catch his breath, an even more violent attack arrived.

Las gave orders over the communication channel.

"All anti-air units! Fire at will! Shoot them down! Ground troops, enter preset defensive positions! Guardian Legion, prepare for a counter-charge! You must not let them establish a foothold!"

Dense anti-air cannon fire and energy beams rose from the ground, intercepting the falling landing pods.

Some drop pods were struck by the concentrated fire and exploded in mid-air.

But more landing pods, relying on their sturdy shells, withstood the attacks and slammed into the designated areas!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The heavy drop pods embedded themselves deep into the frozen earth, splashing ice, snow, and dust into the sky.

The hatches blew open, and the Dusk Raiders Space Marines stepped onto the land of L-449.

Seventh Company Commander Tuodun was the first to step out of his command drop pod, firing his Bolter to turn several Fengqi soldiers attempting to approach into broken corpses, and growled into the communication channel.

"Seventh Company! Establish a defensive line! Heavy weapons squads, seize the high ground! Tech-marines, set up communication and detection equipment!"

The Dusk Raiders Space Marines acted swiftly, using the drop pods as cover to establish a solid circular perimeter.

Bolters and Plasma Weapons began pouring fire into the surroundings, suppressing the Fengqi forces attempting to close in.

Several Light Lances descended from the sky, striking several Fengqi heavy artillery positions thousands of kilometers ahead of Tuodun's company!

The violent explosions threw the frozen earth high into the air, obliterating the artillery and soldiers within them!

"Company Commander Tuodun, A Zone targets cleared. Please guide the next target."

The Captain's voice rang out in Tuodun's Communication Device.

Tuodun responded while firing his Bolter in single shots.

"Received, thank you, 'Star Shield'. Coordinates transmitting, enemy armored assembly area."

"Coordinates received. Light Lance charging... firing!"

More Light Lances fell, engulfing a Fengqi armored convoy and the surrounding infantry in flames and shockwaves.

The precision strikes from orbital fire greatly relieved the pressure on the landing forces.

On the other side, the Eighth Company, led by Company Commander Nasaer, air-dropped onto the flank of the battlefield in a more dispersed formation.

Utilizing the terrain and gaps in the enemy's defensive line, they quickly infiltrated deep into the enemy's rear.

"Eighth Company squads, report positions!"

Nasaer's voice carried a hint of excitement before the hunt.

"... Squad in position, discovered enemy logistics supply point."

"... Squad encountered enemy Patrol Squad, eliminated silently."

"... Squad is approaching suspected Command Node."

"Very good."

Nasaer crouched behind an ice hill, watching the heavily guarded Fengqi command post in the distance, which was bristling with antennas.

"Follow me, we'll take out that command post from the flank."

Surface, Dusk Raiders Seventh Company position.

Under the supervision of Commander Las, the Fengqi garrison launched a counter-attack.

Countless Fengqi soldiers, led by the Guardians, swarmed toward the Seventh Company's position.

Because the artillery positions had been destroyed, these Fengqi soldiers suffered heavy casualties.

"For the Fengqi Star Alliance! Take back our land!"

A Guardian Sergeant shouted, leading a squad of Guardians in a charge.

"For the Emperor! For our fallen brothers!"

Tuodun roared in response, firing his Plasma Gun on overload, vaporizing the Sergeant and several enemies beside him.

The front of the position was already piled with enemy corpses, but the reinforcements continued to arrive in an endless stream.

A Dusk Raiders warrior was hit in the chest plate by several High-Explosive Armor-Piercing Shells and staggered back; another Dusk Raiders warrior immediately filled his position, hacking down the rushing enemy with a Chainsword.

"Company Commander Tuodun! There are many enemies on the right flank!"

A Dusk Raiders Sergeant shouted on the communication channel.

Tuodun glanced at the tactical display; the Eighth Company was still infiltrating and could not provide direct support for the time being. He took a deep breath and connected to the Orbital Fleet.

"Captain Elisha, I need saturation bombardment! Coordinates sent! Repeat, saturation bombardment!"

"Received, Company Commander Tuodun. Saturation bombardment, area locked."

The artillery of several Frigates began to adjust their angles.

"Warning, this area may contain friendly units, please confirm."

"No matter! Confirm execution!"

A few seconds later, dense artillery fire covered a large area far in front of the Seventh Company's position!

Turning that area into a sea of fire and scorched earth!

It was unknown how many Fengqi Military soldiers and armored units were reduced to ashes in this round of terrifying orbital bombardment.

The shockwave of the explosions even made the Seventh Company's position tremble.

"Seventh Company! Advance! Crush them!"

Tuodun seized the opportunity and issued the order for a counter-charge.

The Dusk Raiders leaped out of their positions and charged toward the stunned enemies.

At the same time, on the flank of the battlefield, Eighth Company Commander Nasaer and his assault team had already reached the edge of that Fengqi command post.

"Squad A, move!"

Following Nasaer's order, intense explosions and gunfire erupted at the other end of the command post, drawing the attention of most of the guards.

"Now! For the Emperor!"

Nasaer took the lead, smashing the outer wall of the command post with a single punch, and the Dusk Raiders warriors behind him filed in.

The Fengqi officers and communications soldiers inside tried to resist in terror, but they had no power to fight back against the Space Marines.

Nasaer walked straight to the main command console, smashed the control core with a punch, and then saw Commander Las, who was surrounded by guards and attempting to destroy documents.

"Alien, your resistance is over."

Nasaer said coldly, raising his fist.