Chapter 280: Sepra Mundi

As the fleet arrived at Sepra Mundi, Ninglu looked through the observation window at the portal outside.

The portal was circular in its entirety, continuing the physical structure of the Spider Alliance portals.

But it lacked the eight folding mechanical prongs that extended outward, and it was inlaid with black patterns as decoration.

Portals require massive amounts of energy to supply cross-system transport; the one at Sepra Mundi was also set up with a star at its center, gathering the sun's energy through special energy devices to power the portal.

Arsena Dunn stood behind him to his side, believing it was time to report on the progress of the portal deployment.

"My Lord, the Master of the Forge has followed your orders and completed the deployment of portals and Fortress-class Energy Shields in Vostonia, Sepra Mundi, and the Vigilance System."

"Currently, he is conducting deployment in the Triken System."

Ninglu nodded slightly and asked, "Regarding the current military situation of each Chapter, is there any campaign worth noting?"

Huang Laohan had handed the 14th and 18th Legions over to his command, and he ought to take responsibility and lead the two Legions in conquest.

This was also an opportunity to gain an understanding of the two Legions.

The "Reasoning Student" had his brain spinning rapidly, contemplating the various combat situations, and after a dozen seconds, he spoke:

"My Lord, the Second Chapter is campaigning in the Stifuniji System, fighting against the Xenos pirates, Andres, who are entrenched in that system."

"Andres is a galactic civilization; they have established bases on three planets and have temporarily resisted the offensive of the Second Chapter."

Hearing this, Ninglu thought to himself.

【Weiershier is gifted and should have already digested the "Singer" Potion.

I shall take this opportunity to let him advance to Sequence 8 "Light-Prayer".】

Thinking of this, Ninglu made his decision.

He looked at the approaching Sepra Mundi and asked Diana Polin, who was standing on the other side.

"You are a captain; from your perspective, how is the fleet base of the 'Order Shadow' at Sepra Mundi?"

Diana, who had just advanced to Sequence 8 "Reader of Minds", first glanced at the Primarch and read nothing from his face before she said:

"My Lord, Sepra Mundi is the intersection of numerous Warp routes and is very suitable as a fleet base for the Legion."

"The shipyards and Xinggang whose construction was led by Woyiqiehe use Sepra Mundi as the core, fully utilizing the surrounding satellites and asteroid belts to build a multi-dimensional, three-dimensional Xinggang system."

"This maximizes the use of depth, while balancing military and civilian berthing, maintenance, and construction functions clearly, without interfering with each other."

Diana changed the subject and pointed out the loopholes she had found.

"My Lord, I believe there are still loopholes in the orbital defense system of Sepra Mundi. Once it encounters a large-scale enemy attack, even if the enemy is eventually repelled, it will suffer heavy losses."

"Once the portal is attacked, it may even trigger catastrophic consequences, dealing a devastating blow to the entire system."

"The Legion's homeworld, Vostonia, also has defensive loopholes. When the Legion fleet is on an expedition, it may suffer attacks from the enemies of the Imperium, causing heavy losses."

She thought of the recent battles and cited an example to strengthen the persuasiveness of her words.

"If it weren't for the Rogue Trader Rian Von Valancius discovering the Fulao gathering in the Cydonia System in time, it might have caused damage to the Vostonia System."

In Ninglu's memory, Sepra Mundi, as a Forge World and the military base and naval headquarters of the Imperium in the Obscurus Sector, was a major strategic target for any hostile force.

To ensure there were no lapses in defense, at any given time, Sepra Mundi had six to eight Ramirez-class Star Forts as part of its orbital defense system.

The Fenris System of the "Space Wolves" only had two Ramirez-class Star Forts, the Gormenzar and the Mjod, guarding their home.

Of course, Wolf Keep was a unique Fortress Monastery, and its defensive capabilities were far beyond those of other fortresses.

【I hoped to obtain Wolf Keep after the Fire Wheel war to defend Vostonia, but I did not expect Huang Laohan to give me the Spear of Dionysus.

Without Wolf Keep, I must make up for quality with quantity; Archmagos Rian Ramirez has not yet discovered the STC.

Next time, I will use the Prophecy Dice to divine the location of the Ramirez-class Star Fort STC and master the construction technology of the Star Fort.】

Ninglu secretly compared Wolf Keep and the Ramirez-class Star Fort in his heart.

【Wolf Keep is deployed on the surface, so its orbital defense power is actually inferior to the Ramirez-class Star Fort.

Moreover, compared to Wolf Keep, the Ramirez-class Star Fort has a unique advantage: it is deployed in space and can prevent enemies from approaching the planet's orbit, avoiding losses to various worlds.

This is keeping the enemy outside the gates of the country!

Furthermore, although the Ramirez-class Star Fort takes a long time to build, it can be continuously manufactured and deployed to various systems with strategic value to build a defense system.】

The "Reader of Minds" had been observing Ninglu, and she suddenly caught the Primarch's mouth curling up; a smile appeared on his face, and she thought to herself.

【It seems there is something that makes Lord Ninglu feel happy.】

At this moment, what Ninglu was thinking in his mind was: 【The Leman Russ Battle Tank has been renamed Bielik.

The Ramirez-class Star Fort must also be renamed.

This is the change I bring; excavating two major STCs in advance will benefit the Legion in all aspects.】

Sepra Mundi, Bogeikanpu family mansion.

As the premier jewelry master of Vostonia, Patriarch Schlumberger keenly realized that this was an opportunity when the news that Sepra Mundi had been discovered reached Vostonia.

Sepra Mundi is the intersection of numerous Warp routes, and there are huge business opportunities hidden here.

Schlumberger decisively shifted the business focus of the Bogeikanpu family to Sepra Mundi, while the business in Vostonia only maintained its current scale.

His thumb rubbed the red gemstone on the head of the exquisite Psionic Crystal cane in his hand; as a psionic Artisan, this was something he had crafted himself.

Schlumberger looked at his twelve-year-old grandson, Santiago, and said:

"Since you have decided to serve the Lord King and have passed the assessment as a Candidate for the Fifth Legion."

"Then you must pass all the trials and become an Order Shadow, winning glory for the Bogeikanpu family."

Schlumberger looked at his grandson; Santiago was the most gifted of his descendants in terms of psionics and could become a top-tier psionic Artisan.

Santiago awakened his psionic talent at the age of five, and at the age of nine, he completed his first psionic item, a Divination crystal ball.

Schlumberger pinned his vision of expanding the family into the psionic business on him, but two years ago, Santiago suddenly decided to participate in the recruitment of new recruits for the Order Shadow.

Santiago passed the preliminary selection a month ago and became a candidate for new recruits; tomorrow he would leave home to undergo final training and selection.

"Later, we will set off together to the Xinggang to welcome the arrival of the Lord King."

As the nouveau riche of Sepra Mundi, the Bogeikanpu family had obtained five spots.

Two of these slots were an extra reward given to the Bogeikanpu family by the planetary governor after learning that Santiago had passed the initial selection, which gave them the same number of slots as the noble families.

"Grandfather, I will certainly win glory for the Bogeikanpu family."

Santiago's eyes shone brightly; he had not expected that he would be able to see the Primarch, Lord Ninglu, before he had even become an honored Order Shadow.

Like many other families, the Bogeikanpu family arrived at the reception area outside the tarmac two hours early to wait.

Ninglu walked out of the tarmac on time, and numerous Servo-skulls mounted with loudspeakers and silk ribbons chanted loudly in unison.

"Lord Ninglu, Primarch of the Eleventh Legion, Monarch of Vostonia, Ork Purifier..."

"Lord Ninglu, Supreme Ruler and Protector of Sepra Mundi..."

"Welcome, Lord Ninglu, who has already come to your side!"

Santiago cheered along with the crowd for his entire life, looking up at the giant clad in black armor with golden wings on his back, thinking silently in his heart.

【Is this Lord Ninglu?

I must become an Order Shadow and pledge my loyalty to the Lord Monarch.】

On the fifth day after Ninglu arrived at Sepra Mundi, the fleet of the 18th Legion arrived.

The Primarch met with Legion Commander Cassian Vaughn in the temporary palace.

(End of this chapter)