Warhammer 40k: Terra Collector

Even in the icy sea of ​​souls, the Primarch could clearly feel the brilliant light of the [Astronomican].

The closer you get to the Throne World, the hotter the light of the Astronomican becomes! Even navigators who have looked directly at the Emperor's glory cannot identify the direction in such a blazing light.

In order to avoid being swallowed by the light of the Astronomican, the Navy Code has clear regulations! No warship is allowed to sail in the subspace within the solar system of the Throne World.

The long journey through the warp has come to an end, and it is time to leave this crazy sea of ​​souls.

"The fleet has arrived at the designated location."

"Shutting down the warp drives."

"Attention all crew members, prepare for the shock of entering the physical universe."

The [Communication Servant] placed in various places on the warship mechanically repeated the captain's orders.

The roaring warp engines had stopped! Almost instantly, the chaotic and crazy sea of ​​souls began to reject the existence of the Imperial Fleet.

After a brief feeling of weightlessness, the huge imperial fleet returned safely to the physical universe.

The light from the star [Sun] shines on every imperial warship, and the golden light shines brightly among the dark galaxy.

After being accustomed to the weird and crazy scenery of the subspace, the slightly dazzling golden sunlight seemed so bright and magnificent.

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Through the Astronomican Network that connected the entire Imperium, news of the Primarch's arrival in the Sol System was transmitted to the Throne World of Terra.

The first to receive the news were the Imperial Guards who had been guarding the Golden Throne for ten thousand years.

Because of the [Horus Heresy], the attitude of the Custodes towards the Primarchs is generally very bad!

But Gawain, who was recognized by the Emperor, was an exception! For the Imperial Guard, the Primarch who could lift the Emperor's Sword was second only to the Great Lord of Mankind in their hearts.

The return of the Primarch excited every Guardsman!

[Marshal of the Imperial Guards] Trajan Valoris personally signed the order to mobilize the [Golden Fleet] of the Imperial Guards to go to the edge of the solar system to welcome the arrival of the Imperial Regent.

To be honest, Trajan was not worried about the Primarch's safety! The reason why he sent out the [Golden Fleet] was just to prepare a [Guard of Honor] to highlight the Primarch's status.

Entering the solar system means entering the territory governed by the [Throne World] Terra.

The [Beast War] that took place in the 32nd Millennium almost destroyed the entire Terra! If it weren't for the [Final High Wall Protocol] initiated by the Sons of Dorne, I'm afraid the heart of the empire would have long been reduced to ruins.

Since the Beast War, the [Council of High Lords] has realized the importance of forming the Terra Defense Line.

After nearly a hundred generations of High Lords' efforts, the defenses within the solar system have become as impregnable as the Wall of Sighs!

Arrays composed of the Astra Militarum and the Imperial Navy cruise in every corner of the galaxy, and warships from the [Inquisition] monitor the invasion of aliens and chaos at any time!

The giant fortress Phalanx, where the Imperial Fists regiment is stationed, is suspended above the throne world, defending Holy Terra against any enemy of the Empire that dares to invade.

The Terran defenses are strong enough, and coupled with the Gothic fleet following the Primarch...

It is no exaggeration to say that in this crazy galaxy, no enemy of the Empire can threaten the safety of the Primarch under such thorough defense.

But Trajan forgot one thing: a solid line of defense... often collapses from within.

When the Primarch arrived in the physical universe, so too did the depraved and malevolent plans of the Daemon Prince Fulgrim.

Led by the Primarch's flagship, the Emperor's Eye, the massive Imperial fleet marched along the designated route towards the Throne World.

But just as the fleet was about to pass Pluto, another fleet suddenly appeared in the divination array of the Emperor's Eye.

That was not a fleet belonging to the Imperial Navy or the Inquisition.

"This is the Ecclesiarchy's missionary fleet!" Celestine, who was following the Primarch, recognized the origin of this fleet. "The ship guarded in the center is the flagship of Pope Decius!"

"Why is the fleet of the Pope of the Ecclesiarchy appearing here?" Shield Captain Valerian frowned.

According to the calculations of the [Thinker] array, the route of the Ecclesiarch fleet overlaps with that of the Primarch fleet! If neither side takes evasive measures, the two fleets will collide head-on in twenty minutes.

In order to ensure the safety of the Primarch, the Gothic Fleet adopted the most stringent defense array to guard the "Eye of the Emperor". If the direction of travel was changed rashly, the fleet's defense might be exposed.

Although the [Pope of the State Religion] Decius had a distinguished status, he was nothing in front of a noble son of the emperor.

Shield Captain Valerian revealed his identity in a short communication and asked the Ecclesiarchy fleet to evade immediately.

But all he heard from the other end of the line was deathly silence.

"Final warning!" After several unsuccessful communications, the shield captain's face darkened. "You have five minutes to evade! Otherwise, it will be considered as betrayal of the Golden Throne."

[Betrayal of the Golden Throne] This is an extremely serious accusation! Even if Decius is the [Pope of the State Religion], he will become a sinner condemned by thousands of people under this accusation.

But unfortunately, the Ecclesiarchy's fleet still did not move at all.

The Imperial Guards have issued their final order! What will greet the Ecclesiarchy's fleet will be the fierce artillery fire from the Gothic fleet.

"Attention all ships!" The voice of the shield captain echoed in the fleet's communication band, "The Ecclesiarchy fleet ahead has betrayed the glory of the throne! For the Emperor, destroy them!"

After several months, the Gothic fleet once again entered a war posture.

Naval torpedoes and missiles of various types have been pushed into the bomb bay! The melt beam and light spear array began to charge, and the huge mechanical arm loaded the brass shells branded with the [Pure Emblem] into the macro cannon.

The burning wrath of the Emperor is ready to be unleashed!!!

"Open fire!" Along with the cold commands from the captains of each ship, the sacred excommunication from the Lord of Mankind rushed in in an instant.

Even though the Ecclesiarchy's fleet had already raised its void shields in advance, how could a civilian-type void shield contend with the military weapons that were wrathful of the Emperor?

Almost in an instant, the sky full of artillery fire overloaded the void shield of the Ecclesiastic Fleet!

The hull of the state religion warship was torn apart by the shock wave, and the blazing flames filled every corner of the warship! In the first round of artillery fire, more than six state religion warships became space junk forever.

But no one showed any mercy.