Chapter 112: 211
Chapter 211: Food and a Large Number of Chaos Warships
Cardia.
Krav Redoubt, outer position.
The Imperial Guards walk across this war-torn land. When the Emperor was still walking on earth, the Imperial Guards would accompany him. Although different Imperial Guards have slightly different attitudes towards civilians, they are still considered the most fair.
At this time, Dius was walking between various positions accompanied by Creed.
The appearance of the Imperial Guards raised the morale of all the soldiers by several levels.
The people paid tribute to the Guards and the lord who led them.
At this time, they were still eating some canned mushrooms, and one company was even given some vegetables and fruits.
Put them in the pot and cook them together so that everyone can have a sip of the hot soup.
Although the quantity was small, the enjoyment it brought to the taste eased the soldiers' nervous emotions.
Food has always been a good way to boost morale and stabilize military spirit during war. After all, everyone needs to satisfy their appetite, and the Astartes need it too, not to mention these mortals.
Since Cadia fell into crisis, daily necessities have become increasingly tight. What the transport ships can transport depends entirely on which transport ships are lucky enough not to be destroyed. The surrounding agricultural worlds have also fallen in large numbers.
Cardia's own reserve supplies consisted of emergency food, which was also being consumed at a very fast rate.
In some places, there were even conflicts over food supplies between local Cadia troops and supporting troops from other planets.
Creed would not allow such a thing to happen. The leader was executed and the participants were incorporated into the death squad.
He didn't want unrest to break out in Cardia before the enemy arrived.
Although the Cadians can tolerate it, who would mind eating normal human food?
The supplies Gao Yi delivered included a lot of canned mushrooms and a small amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Even in Cadia there are still gangsters who hoard supplies on weekdays.
Even Krieg had to negotiate with them to gain access to their hidden warehouse locations, and even in Cadia there is still a dark side to humanity.
Human nature and desire are the best breakthrough points for chaos to human beings.
There are very few people who can truly stick to their beliefs and remain firm in their hearts.
There are also evil cults behind these gangs.
With Gao Yi's material support, Creed can finally vent his past grievances. He doesn't have to worry about the supplies and can directly execute all the gang members.
The supplies that Gao Yi brought did play a role. They let the soldiers of Cadia know that the Empire's transportation lines to aid Cadia had not been cut off. If they could transport food, they could also transport more war supplies and soldiers to fight against Chaos with them.
"Lord Deus, how did you get through the warp storm? Who is that wandering trader?"
"This is a secret of the Empire, Creed. All you need to know is that more supplies and soldiers will come to Cadia. Your only mission is to defend Cadia with your life."
At this time, two heavy cruisers from the Agrippina sector, a Retribution-class battleship and two frigate squadrons also entered Cadia with the help of the hard-top warp storm of their size.
Although severely damaged, the SCV immediately joined the repair work.
This gave Cadia's fleet a huge boost in defense.
"This is our duty. Cadia will stand firm. We will use our lives to fulfill our loyalty and faith and protect this land."
Creed was full of confidence at this moment, and a smile had not appeared on his face for a long time.
The soldiers around became more confident about the upcoming battle when they saw the smile on the castle lord who led them.
"Lord! We can definitely drive out the Chaos this time as we did before! With you, we won't lose! Cadia will stand firm!"
Creed looked at the Cadian soldier who was shouting at him with a sapper shovel.
The other party looked only twelve or thirteen years old. Even in the simple folk customs of Cadia, every child received strict military training from an early age, but under normal circumstances, Cadians who were still considered children would not be sent to such an intense battlefield.
At most, they serve as white shields and logistics troops on the battlefield, transporting ammunition to experience the war.
But this is indeed the situation that Cadia is facing at this time. As long as they can move, regardless of gender, age or status, all go to the battlefield. There is no concept of civilians in Cadia.
"Yes, we will defend the honor of Cadia once again as we once did."
Although the combat uniforms could not meet the needs of all the soldiers in Cardia at this time, they had already been distributed to the elite and important troops.
Another part was provided to the navy in orbit.
Some of the barracks established by the priests in Cadia also began to operate.
But it's not the resource planet of Cadia.
Without the empire's huge logistical supply, the protective performance of the combat uniforms produced by the barracks was much worse.
But it is not comparable to a bulletproof armor or a carapace armor.
If those traitors dare to set foot on the surface of this planet again, he will make them feel the wrath of Cadia and avenge the fallen Cadians.
The other two guards except Dius were assisting the Cadians in setting up defenses, but Dius himself was not on Cadia.
He looked up at the sky of Cadia. He hoped that the Adeptus Adeptus who was returning to Terra to report to Commander Trajan would arrive soon. Cadia needed more strength.
At this time, a voice came from Creed's communicator, and the communications soldier in the bastion asked him to return to the bastion immediately.
Creed frowned again as he looked at the holographic projection in front of him.
According to the intelligence received, the Chaos Fleet actually gave up the siege of the industrial planet Krilos, which has a large number of industrial facilities and a promethium refinery. Even for Chaos, this is an equally important strategic target.
Chaos also needs these resources.
Chaos even gave up the attack on the fortress planet Horn and withdrew all the Chaos rebels there.
There are a large number of Astartes and Imperial defenders on these two planets, and even those mysterious Silver-Armored Astartes who are unwilling to reveal the name of their chapter to them. If these Chaos ignore these troops, won't they worry about being attacked from both sides?
"Abnormal. Very abnormal."
Creed was unable to understand the behavior of the Chaos Fleet. They could have captured and sacrificed these planets, manufactured more war machines, and gained more power from the Chaos God, but they just gave up.
And the Chaos fleet is larger than ever discovered.
The Chaos Fleet, which was supposed to block the Imperial reinforcements in other star sectors, simply gave up its attack on the Imperial world and gathered directly in the Cadia sector.
Everything indicates that Chaos wants to conquer Cadia as quickly as possible.
This rules out Abaddon's Blackstone Fortress and his original Vengeful Spirit.
Abaddon's regular fleet directly owns 7 battleships, 13 heavy cruisers, and 23 light cruiser formations in the form of three squadrons, not to mention the number of frigates.
This does not include other Chaos fleets participating in the war. The number of these Chaos warships is no less than that directly under Abaddon.
The Chaos fleet seemed to fill the void before the eyes of the Empire.
If Gao Yi had seen it with his own eyes, he would be glad that he did not become arrogant and directly throw the Dynasty's fleet into such a battlefield. If the Spear of Adun was not deployed, the size difference between the two sides would be too great.
"Sound the alarm and get every soldier ready! Get the warships in the dock to detach and block the enemy as much as possible. They will definitely try to destroy Cadia's planetary shield system. Get the soldiers in combat uniforms to gather at important strategic locations.
Shield generators! Battery factories for laser rifles! Cathedrals! Artillery emplacements. Tell those Astartes commanders that Cadia needs them to join the fight when Chaos makes its orbital drop!
Raise the planetary shield, and prepare all ground firepower to fire and support the friendly fleet in orbit!"
Countless orders were issued from the bastion.
And Abaddon is constantly mobilizing troops, massive Chaos mortal rebels, and Chaos warbands.
Abaddon finally obeyed the orders of the Four Gods and sped up his progress