Chapter 134: The Astartes Descending from the Sky

The Thunderhawk gunship is one of the most advanced large-scale aerial vehicles in the Empire, specifically used for Astartes combat squads to launch fast and fierce deep strikes from strike cruisers in space orbit.

It combines orbital drop, gunship, medium bomber, and other functions, and can be said to be highly favored.

If you use a more appropriate adjective to describe the Thunderhawk gunship, you can completely say... this thing is a giant tank that has had its tracks removed and wings inserted.

It can carry, fight, maneuver, support, raid, and transport, and can even break through the atmosphere. The ridiculous degree is such that even if Tony from next door came, seeing the Thunderhawk gunship, he would have to mutter a few words about how such a big brick could fly.

Of course, regardless of how such a big brick... no, it's a Thunderhawk gunship, could fly, it is considered the standard orbital drop vehicle for Astartes~

That's right, even though Astartes are tough, they don't always come down in drop pods; they also have aerial vehicles~

And in order to ensure that this assault operation to search for and rescue the target would not have any accidents, Company Commander Raymond sent out three tactical squads in one breath!

Just from the perspective of troop deployment, Raymond is absolutely generous enough. This already accounts for half of the strength of the 2nd Company.

You know, since the Primarch promulgated the Codex and re-split the Astartes Legions, now each Chapter has at most ten companies, each company has ten tactical squads, and each squad has five to ten Astartes, including sergeants.

Of course, Raymond heard that some Legions did not follow the Primarch's orders to split, but most of those are rumors. He hasn't seen them with his own eyes, so he won't comment.

The tactical squads left on the strike cruiser were reserved by Raymond as a backup, as a commander, to avoid accidents that would make it impossible to rescue the battlefield.

Watching the Thunderhawk gunship enter the atmosphere, Raymond turned his gaze to the planetary map of Losel. He was still not very relieved and exhorted the Tech-Priest next to him: "I need more detailed information about this planet, including Hive Cities, cults, etc..."

"Yes, my lord."

The Tech-Priest lowered his head to express his respect, and then stepped out of the room quickly.

The friction between the atmosphere and the surface of the Thunderhawk gunship produced violent firelight, which tore a hole hundreds of meters long in the smoke-filled Losel Hive City sky!

Daylight spilled from that "rift," and the Hive City, shrouded in smoke and dark clouds, finally saw a glimmer of sunlight. That dazzling brilliance seemed to want to dispel the haze and bring hope to the last resistance forces in the Hive City.

"Great!"

"It's the Empire's reinforcements!"

"His Majesty the God-Emperor has not abandoned us!"

"Long live His Majesty the God-Emperor!"

For a time, the people crowded in the narrow gathering place, shrouded in despair, with gloom in their eyes, all showed expressions of surprise and joy, and burst into cheers.

"That is... a Thunderhawk gunship?"

Alvin had excellent eyesight and the assistance of bio-armor. He saw the shape of the aircraft at a glance, resembling a steel giant eagle spreading its wings, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Damn, the Astartes are here?!"

"You know quite a lot..." Priest Aluman was a little surprised and glanced at Alvin. Logically speaking, it was impossible for a Lower Nest guy to know or have seen this thing!

Alvin, knowing he had let something slip, touched his nose and changed the subject awkwardly: "That's not important... by the way, they wouldn't be coming for me, would they?"

Fortunately, Priest Aluman wasn't really pursuing it. He didn't care at all how Alvin knew; now this kid was a hot potato, and he couldn't wait to hand him over!

"In all likelihood, they are coming for you." After saying that, he added: "Unfortunately, the communication array is completely disturbed by the Warp rift, otherwise I could directly tell them your location, so it wouldn't be so troublesome."

Can you be any more obvious?

Looking at Priest Aluman's regretful expression, Alvin's eye twitched, full of speechlessness. Even if he knew he was a trouble, he didn't have to be so disgusted, right?

"Company Commander Raymond, just now, it has been confirmed that the planetary orbital defense cannon has been destroyed. It should be the remaining resistance forces in the Hive City. Should we modify the original landing point?"

A communication came from inside the Thunderhawk gunship.

Raymond thought for half a second, frowned, and then nodded slightly: "Modification of the landing point is allowed. Land directly near the original planetary orbital defense cannon, advance steadily from the inside out, unite with the mortal resistance forces, and collect information on the target by the way."

"Understood."

The next moment, the Thunderhawk gunship turned, drew a beautiful arc in the air, and with a roaring storm, dived straight toward the Upper Nest.

The engine's roar attracted countless demons!

The battle-brothers equipped on the flight deck of the Thunderhawk gunship, with the assistance of the machine spirit, immediately operated eight heavy bolters, erupting with the Emperor's roar!

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

The torrent of scorching bullets traversed the sky, like a fiery red galaxy, pouring out the Emperor's own fury, crushing the Warp demons and heretics into meat paste and blood foam!

The overwhelming flying demons were instantly cleared of a path in front of the Thunderhawk gunship's powerful firepower.

"Prepare to land!"

"3, 2, 1..."

Boom!

Accompanied by a violent vibration, the Thunderhawk gunship sailed into the wide alley of the Upper Nest with an extremely arrogant posture.

The demons gathered around, preparing to welcome a gluttonous feast.

However, the moment the gate opened, what awaited them was not a feast, but a roar from hell!

Boom!

A bolter shell shattered a demon's head.

Immediately after, a huge palm grabbed a demon, forcibly smashed it to the ground, raised the foot wrapped in heavy armor, and fell fiercely.

Bang!

Half of the demon's body was trampled into meat paste.

Then, there were warriors wearing pure white power armor, wearing helmets, strong and tall, pointing and killing the demons swarming around with extremely precise movements!

Their movements didn't have the slightest bit of redundancy.

The leading Astartes, in the gap between the left-hand bolter's suppression fire, swung his chainsword with his right hand, easily hacking to pieces several demons trying to sneak attack!

"Shock grenades!"

Yan Liang, as the sergeant commanding the squad, didn't want to waste time here, so he said: "Assault squad forward, 3rd tactical formation, advance quickly!"

Several shock grenades were thrown out, directly blowing the demons to pieces.

At the same time, all four squads deployed in formation, with the assault squad as the main force, forming a sharp arrow, stabbing fiercely into the demon tide!

Throughout the process, no one spoke.

No one was afraid, only that pure, extreme combat technique engraved in their bones.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The assault squad holding bolter rifles advanced steadily, while the Astartes covering the flanks calmly and efficiently cleared all suspected dangerous creatures.

Soon, Yan Liang saw the mortal troops struggling to hold on near the planetary orbital defense cannon.

"Crush them!!!"

Tark, who was struggling to hold on, suddenly heard a roar.

He turned his head and saw a group of Emperor's angels wearing pure white power armor and helmets, stepping toward them with big strides. Any demon that dared to block their way was crushed by that powerful firepower, advancing with an unstoppable momentum!

What is an Astartes?

At this moment, all the mortals except Tark deeply realized the value contained in the term "Emperor's angels," which was a height that mortals could never reach! ===== CHAPTER 135 =====