Warhammer: The Beginning is the Crisis of Annihilation Chapter :

Chapter 243 Protracted War (for subscription)

  Andy watched for a moment, then turned his attention away from the intelligence data of the void battlefield.

  The power of the Empire in the Void cannot be underestimated.

   It is difficult for the plague god's minions to break through, let alone achieve any constructive results.

  The plague god's attack was blocked in the fringe world of Ultramar.

   Prevented the opponent from destroying other galaxies, and suppressed the crisis within a controllable range.

  Andy turned his gaze back to the battlefield, and the enemy was retreating into the fog.

   Soon, they will attack again.

  The war here has been going on for three years.

  Andy has already figured out the rhythm of the enemy's attack.

  The empire and the enemies of chaos continue to see-saw on various planets in the marginal zone, using technology and faith to fight against the magic of the subspace.

   "My lord, the enemy has completely withdrawn from our range of fire." The adjutant came up.

   His hazmat suit is covered in rancid sludge.

   Goggles are also dirty.

  A dead fly was swat down on the heavy military uniform, leaving a pale pus-filled stain.

   "Get ready to switch defenses." Andy glanced at the communication sent by the headquarters, and said.

  Hearing this, the soldier next to him showed a pale smile.

   They have been soaked in muddy water for more than three months.

   Eating, drinking, and sleeping, basically in the muddy trenches.

  For safety, they did not take off their dirty military uniforms whether they were eating or sleeping.

   What I ate was a tasteless high-calorie nutrient solution.

  I don't even take off my military uniform, so I use the food port to connect those nutrients and inhale them directly.

  The long battle has pushed their physical and mental strength to the limit.

  Son of Sarah needs a rest before he can fight again.

   The plague is no joke.

   With just one bite, those flies can infect an entire army with a plague in seconds.

  They endured these harsh conditions and persisted in the muddy trenches until the arrival of the replacement troops.

  This battle is destined not to be won in a short time.

   The plague **** wants to overwhelm the empire with disease.

   This is not an easy task.

   And it is not easy for the empire to completely expel the minions of the God of Plague.

   Heretics, traitors, and radicals who are dissatisfied with the status quo of the empire are also strengthening the power of the plague **** and supporting Mortarion's plan.

   The two sides have maintained a tug of war.

   maintains the war on the edge of the world.

   Soon, the soldiers who changed defense came from the ruined city.

  They are the Catachan Corps who have just experienced a break.

  Like the Sara Corps, they also wear heavy military uniforms, and exoskeleton armor is put on the outside of the military uniforms, so as to isolate the epidemic area and avoid excessive attrition due to the plague.

  Sara Corps withdrew from the front line, their exoskeleton armor and vehicles were all dirty and muddy.

   Fighting against the minions of the God of Plague, the most uncomfortable thing is not their offensive, but the poisonous plague rain, flies and invisible diseases.

  A breath of unpurified air may bring enough viruses to exterminate an army.

  In the early stage of the invasion of the Plague God's minions, many troops encountered such things.

   The plague was transmitted through flies and the air, and transformed a corps in just a few days, turning them all into walking corpses.

  Andy led his troops to the center of the ruined city.

   The ruins still have void shields for protection, but the staff inside are still wearing heavy overalls to avoid being infected by the plague.

   Cities are much cleaner and drier than outside.

  Many temporarily retreated troops hid in those charred buildings to rest.

   Their vehicles are scattered on the street.

  It is also full of sludge.

  Even those knight mechas are like this, dirty and looking extremely sloppy.

  Andy is sitting on the troop carrier, and she occasionally sees the resting soldiers.

   Here, even when sleeping, they need to wear heavy military uniforms to avoid being infected by the ubiquitous plague.

   In the center of the ruined city is a building made of complex metal structures, covering a vast area, like a giant city.

  A bright beam of light is like a giant pillar supporting the sky, like a fluorescent tube emitting a strong blue-white light, very dazzling.

  When Andy and others approached the building, they heard a roar.

  The whole earth was shaking, and those little stones were shaking.

  That building is a huge teleportation device that maintains the space channel to the Celestial-class battleship, allowing the troops of the Empire to travel to and from the planet and the battleship without the need for an airborne capsule.

  The huge energy supply device is installed underground, absorbing stable geothermal energy to maintain space passage.

  The shaking of the earth was caused by those huge devices, shaking the entire stratum.

  Andy sat on the troop carrier and stared at the building. Even though she went to and from it a few times, she was still shocked by the building.

   This is a miracle of human technology.

  After the Regent of the Empire took power, the Empire Technology began a comprehensive reform.

  This spatial device that can maintain a stable passage is also a product of reform and innovation.

  For veterans of the former empire, these things are simply subversive.

   Completely changed their inherent perception of war.

   Those generals would occasionally talk about some past events.

  They can only land on the surface with the help of the empire's transport plane.

   This process is very thrilling.

   You need to avoid the enemy's anti-aircraft fire and fighter jets to have a chance to establish a battle line on the ground.

   Every landing battle has at least 10% casualties.

   If it is serious, it is not uncommon for the group to be destroyed.

  And now, with the maturity of the empire's teleportation technology.

  The empire has basically abandoned transport planes for landing operations, all using space teleportation to transport ground forces.

   It is not that simple to enter the channel and return to the battleship to rest.

   You need to go through a complex security process before you can pass through the security channel.

  Diseases spread by enemies have supernatural activity.

   Therefore, strict quarantine procedures are required.

   This is a very important job.

  Andy and her troops need a thorough cleansing to put an end to the plague.

   They were asked to lay down all weapons and equipment.

  In a sterile closed space filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant, take off your clothes and wash every part of your body.

   Then check and confirm that there is no problem before being sent to the next program.

  In addition to the medical quarantine procedures at the real level, there are also exorcism ceremonies hosted by state religion and demon judges.

  Every soldier was required to drink the holy water prayed on the spot and sing the Emperor's poems.

   This is a very necessary security check procedure.

  Medical procedures can only check the body for a lurking plague.

   But the plague god's methods are not limited to these. The plague can not only harm the body, but also the soul, which is its terrifying aspect.

  Many patients are healthy, but their souls have fallen into darkness, becoming the minions and containers of those monsters.

  After completing all the inspection work, Andy and others put on simple clothes and lined up to the transmission channel.

   Quartermasters will disinfect and clean their equipment and weapons. If there is no tension, they will be sealed and wait for their reuse.

  If you are nervous, you may be assigned to another corps.

   This is a necessary fit.

  If the equipment is brought back, more energy and resources will be required.

  Commanders are tough on this matter in order to optimize the use of resources.

  The equipment and personnel of all corps are separated to ensure absolute safety.

  The channel is very bright.

  The servo skull is suspended, and from time to time, one or two soldiers will be randomly checked to check their identity information.

  The automatic turret and machine gun moved back and forth in an orderly manner, and the radar device locked all soldiers within range.

   "Go forward, line up and go forward." The law enforcement officer wearing a full suit of protection and holding a law enforcement stick stood aside to maintain the order of the passage.

  At the end of the passage, people walked into the light hole emitting a strong light one by one.

  The light hole is like a giant gluttonous beast, devouring the surging crowd.

  Completed the complicated inspection procedures and waited in such a long line, Andy was already exhausted by the time he reached the light hole at the end of the passage.

  She doesn't want to understand how the complex machinery works, and how these mysterious machinery can create a stable space channel that can lead to the battleship.

  She just wants to go back, take a good rest for a while, and then continue to devote herself to the battlefield.

  The pungent smell of ionized ozone rushed to Andy's nose, she didn't care about it, just walked straight to the light hole.

  The free static arc made goose bumps all over her body.

  A very special feeling covered her whole body.

  The moment she entered the light hole, she felt that time had stopped flowing.

   It feels like the flow of time has returned to zero.

   It was replaced by a very wonderful sense of leap.

   The feeling of being out of everything and beyond.

  Her eyes became dark.

   However, that feeling quickly disappeared, and then the light reappeared.

   "Go forward, don't block the people behind." A cold voice came.

  Andy looked along the voice, and the law enforcement officer wearing a helmet stood on a high platform aside, telling her to continue walking forward.

  She has come to a huge domed hall.

  (end of this chapter)