Chapter 50: Warhammer 40,000: What Do You Mean You Conquered the Zerg

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Protagonist:

Lin En

Lena

The pirate fleet that attacked the Xian Ge Hao belonged to a Dark Eldar conspiracy cabal that had long lurked within the Webway left behind by the Ancient Saints.

They lay dormant in the labyrinthine branches of the Webway, like spiders waiting for prey in the shadows.

They had set their sights on the Xian Ge Hao's full load of "live captives" and large quantities of supplies.

Days ago, when the Xian Ge Hao stumbled out of the Warp passage in disarray.

As the navigation system was thrown into disorder by the influence of the Warp storm, the hunters had already locked onto their prey.

At this moment, it was exactly the time when everyone aboard the ship had just shaken off the storm's aftermath and their minds were at their most relaxed.

The warband leader was Wa La Ke, a Pirate Lord of the conspiracy cabal known as "the Piercer."

On the command throne of his Ku Shang Ji cruiser "Ai Huan Hui Lang Hao," he revealed a sinister smile.

On his pale face were embedded a pair of prosthetic eyes flashing with eerie green radiance.

"The timing is perfect." Wa La Ke's voice was hoarse and unpleasant.

"Webway exit coordinates locked, distance to prey ten thousand meters, sensors absolute blind spot."

"Activate the Shadow Force Field, Void Interference Device at full power."

"Let's give these dull monkeys a 'surprise'."

"Kek kek kek."

Accompanied by Wa La Ke's laughter, the Dark Eldar fleet emerged like demons rising from the deep sea.

Without warning, they leapt out from a stretch of nothingness.

Led by the Ai Huan Hui Lang Hao, two razor-sharp pirate escort ships painted deep purple and white followed closely behind.

Their appearance produced no energy fluctuations, no engine roaring, as if they themselves were part of this void.

This was precisely the most terrifying characteristic of Dark Eldar ships.

In pursuit of ultimate speed and assault capability, they made shocking sacrifices in defense.

They put all their technology into concealment, maneuverability, and the ferocious firepower capable of tearing prey apart in an instant.

They were truly deserving of the name "Glass Cannon" in the Warhammer Universe.

The Shadow Force Field and Void Interference Device made the Xian Ge Hao completely unable to detect the fleet's presence.

Meanwhile, the Warp storm not yet fully subsided around them became a natural barrier.

Completely intercepting any distress signal the Xian Ge Hao might send out.

This area was a perfect hunting ground for the black bean sprouts.

The Ai Huan Hui Lang Hao cruiser's hull, shaped like a twisted spine, slightly adjusted its attitude.

The launch tubes beneath the bow, like insect mouthparts, silently opened.

Two slender torpedoes, their surfaces covered with strange runes and tiny spikes, were launched.

Electronic Decay Torpedoes.

These were evil creations of the Dark Eldar, capable of suppressing energy generators.

The two torpedoes trailed eerie green light, precisely shooting toward the Xian Ge Hao's pale blue spherical Void Shield.

At the moment of contact, no deafening explosion occurred; instead, eerie green patterns rapidly spread across the surface of the struck shield.

These patterns madly corroded, interfering with the shield generator's energy flow, causing it to enter an unstable recycling state.

In the struck area, the shield dissipated at a visible speed, leaving a gap over a hundred meters in diameter.

Only then did the piercing alarm sound like a belated death knell, echoing through every corner of the Xian Ge Hao.

"Alarm! Unidentified ships detected approaching!"

"Port side of the hull under attack! Shield energy down 30%! Regional shield failure!"

"It's the Dark Eldar!"

"The, Dark Eldar?!" Kaili's voice trembled, filled with fear.

The halo of being a descendant of a Star Realm Army Major General could not provide a shred of courage at this moment.

The greatest "campaign" of his life was successfully "licking up to" Isud.

As for war, he could be said to be completely ignorant.

Isud was no better off.

She forced herself to remain calm, but her fingers gripping the wine cup tightly and her face instantly losing color betrayed her.

She was skilled at maneuvering among nobles at banquets and balls, expert at using wealth and eloquence to gain benefits.

But military matters and combat were fields she had never entered.

Otto's fat face was drenched in sweat, he kept wiping it, but sweat kept pouring out more and more.

He had indeed stayed in the Star Realm Army for a few years when young, but was only a lowly grunt.

He survived to retirement by luck, then got to his current position by thick-skinned flattery.

Let him command a ship to fight against the notorious Dark Eldar pirates?

This far exceeded the limits of his ability.

"Bridge! Let's go to the bridge first!"

Isud reacted first, her voice carrying forcibly suppressed panic.

"Yes, yes! To the bridge!" Kaili snapped out of it, stumbled to his feet, but nearly tripped over himself.

He looked at Otto, a trace of dependence in his eyes:

"Otto! You, you command!

You're from the Star Realm Army, you can definitely command the soldiers on the ship, right?"

Otto opened his mouth, wanting to say he couldn't, but seeing Kaili's expression that was almost on the verge of tears.

And Isud's complex gaze mixed with a trace of trust cast his way, the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.

Power, he too desired power, but when responsibilities far beyond his ability to control pressed down like a hill.

He only felt endless panic and bewilderment.

"I..." Otto spoke incoherently, but finally under Kaili's nearly pleading gaze.

"Obedience, Adult! I... I'll do my best!" He agreed.

However, the so-called "command," under immense panic and lack of ability, quickly turned into disaster.

Otto followed Kaili and his wife in a daze to the bridge.

Upon arriving at the bridge, facing the control panel flashing with countless red warning signs and the officers' anxious gazes, Otto's mind went blank.

He kept repeating the same command: "Block them! Open fire! All weapons open fire!"

But there were no specific tactical orders, let alone resource allocation and response strategies.

Finally, under immense pressure, he made a seemingly "reasonable" decision:

"Each, each defense unit, judge for yourselves, free fire, hold your posts!"

But without unified command, the various defense sections of the whole ship Xian Ge Hao became isolated islands fighting on their own.

Just then, the Dark Eldar's second stage attack arrived in succession.

Two pirate-class escort ships suddenly appeared at the shield gap like ghosts.

Poison crystal turrets, laser cannons spat out deadly firepower.

Exchanged fire with the uncoordinated weapon platforms on Xian Ge Hao's deck.

The escort ships' targets were clear, attracting and disrupting Xian Ge Hao's firepower, creating opportunities for their teammates.

The Ai Huan Hui Lang Hao cruiser did not waste the opportunity created by the escort ships.

The ship's belly hatch opened, a mixed formation of six "Razor Wing" attack aircraft and four "Void Crow" bombers flew out like wasps leaving the nest.