In the vast universe, the smooth hull of the Endurance slowly floats among the stars.
It is like a dagger in the hand of the god of death, quietly waiting for the next death.
People flow on it, busy as ants.
In a hidden and inconspicuous corner of it, a conversation concerning the fate of the entire legion was taking place.
Hades faced everyone and sighed deeply.
[I will go and speak to Mortarion.]
[I'll try my best, I swear.]
Looking over with a gratified look, Barasin spoke,
[We would like to express our gratitude here.]
The topic seemed to end here.
But Barasin continued,
[Hades, what are your plans for the future?]
[I heard that you seem to be very interested in the foundry department.]
If a Space Marine enters the Foundry, his promotion path and position within the Legion will change dramatically.
Unlike the Iron Hands or Iron Warriors, where Techmarines and Forge Masters gain high prestige within the Legion and enter management, the Techmarines of the Death Guard have always been marginalized.
But in previous observations, Hades himself showed a high enthusiasm for the foundry department.
Barasin originally wanted Hades to enter the management level, which also meant that Hades would give up the path of a technical sergeant.
But now.
If Hades himself doesn't want to enter the management level, then helping him enter the foundry department would be considered a favor to him.
More importantly, even if Hades, who becomes a technical sergeant, gains a high reputation in the Terra army in the future, he can only assist the legion as a technical sergeant of the foundry department and cannot directly participate in the management of the legion.
This is another kind of bondage, or insurance.
Hades, who was sitting opposite him, showed a thoughtful expression after hearing his words.
As for Hades, he has always been inclined to be an autistic technician, relying on rubbing nuclear bombs with his hands to solve any problems.
Barbarus' experience also told him that without qualified equipment, they would not be able to kill the alien lord Nakre.
Even in a world where psionic powers fly everywhere and the Warp really exists, Hades wishes to use the power of technology!
Although here, the extensive application of advanced equipment is not just a matter of research and development, it also involves issues such as raw material supply, casting, distribution, and approval.
But Hades still thinks it would be a wonderful thing if he could develop new technology.
If he is a Space Marine, his peak is just below the Primarch. As the deputy of a legion, he controls the direction of future battles of this legion.
But, if he is a technical sergeant, a motor oiler in a sense, then his upper limit is that person—
Belisarius Kaur!
No mole, some Warhammer jokes, you can certainly produce more Primaris Space Marines to solve all problems.
Ahem, no, if as a technical sergeant, Hades developed new technology and chose to share it, then the wars he could "participate in" would not only be those experienced by his own legion.
Every bullet fired from the weapon he designed will carry his hard work.
Even if one person keeps chopping people day after day, the number of kills can only be in the single digits.
But if it is a luminous spear.
Hades knew that as a Techmarine, he would be able to maximize his abilities in a higher sense of the dimension.
This is no longer based on realistic considerations of interests, but rather a pursuit of personal ideals.
so-
[Yes, based on my personal ability and willingness, I would like to become a technical sergeant.]
Barasin smiled.
[Okay, I will explain your wishes to the foundry department.]
[but]
Balasin changed the subject.
[If you want to become a technical sergeant, you need to go to Mars to study for at least 30 years.]
[There is a transport fleet coming from Mars recently, and you can leave with them in two months.]
[This may cause you to miss some of the Death Guard's run-in period.]
[But if you are willing to stay, you can wait for the next Martian mission.]
But Hades's mind was not on Barasin's next words at all.
Mars
In other words, he could go and see Terra
No, it should be the Earth.
Hades felt a dull pain in his heart. As an earthling who was inexplicably thrown into a strange and cruel place, every time he was about to give up and cried like a fart, that blue planet, that hometown in his dreams, would always echo in his heart.
In fact, until now Hades still hasn't figured out whether he traveled through the world or through time.
If I take a look at Terra, maybe I will understand
This was also the only private affection he had left.
but
Hades suddenly realized something else.
[It takes at least thirty Terran years to get to Mars?]
[Yes.]
Barasin stared at Hades in confusion.
Wait, will Mortarion let him go
Looks like I need to have a good talk with Mortarion.
As for whether to go to Mars now, Hades is inclined to go now.
Missing the training period didn't matter, he didn't want to miss the first battle of the Death Guard -
Galaspa.
This battle was a turning point for both the Death Guard and Mortarion.
Hades didn't want to miss out.
[I hope to leave soon without waiting.]
[good.]
Barasin nodded.
[besides.]
Barasin's expression became serious again.
[Callas and Vox, which one do you recommend?]
!
Are you starting to ask for his opinion now
Hades was shocked, then spoke without hesitation. If he hesitated for a second longer, it would be his fault.
[Vox.]
Even now, Carastiphon has not rebelled, but remains loyal, with his own opinions and character.
But to Hades, he is a landmine that may explode at any time.
Hades must set up insurance in advance to minimize losses.
Barasin looked at Hades, Vox
It seems that the replacement for the first company commander has been decided.
His original choice was Karas, but after the Duel Cage Psychic incident, Barasin became unsure again.
Although Karas had a good relationship with the Primarch, his personality and the things he did did not make it easy for Barasinn to give him this position.
Although Vorx is not familiar with the Primarch, his abilities, strategy, and control may make him a more suitable choice for Barasinn.
But in fact, Barasi sighed silently in his heart, this position should have belonged to Hades.
However, the two parties have already reached an agreement, so it seems there is no need for me to say anything more.
At the end of the meeting, Barasin said to Hades,
[Chief Think Tank Fernando has recently asked me to meet you. You'd better go and take a look.]
[He may want to apologize to you.]
Oh, is that so
Well, let me e for a moment
A recent comment from a book friend prompted me to look through the original novels of Death Guard again, and I discovered that some of the characters I had thought about had indeed deviated from the original.
Although the images of characters in many books are not uniform, when I was writing, I specifically analyzed two books (and many analyses) before I started writing.
But I found that I was still misled by part of the analysis (md, I only remembered the analysis and didn't remember the original work), which led to my distorted portrayal of the 14th Legion and failed to restore the feeling of the original work.
It’s also because I’m not good enough at writing… But the matter is done, I can only follow my setting…
Although the characters in each book are sometimes contradictory, let me still wait for a moment. If I had just finished reading the original book and read this article I wrote, I probably wouldn’t be satisfied…
There may be more such things in the future... I am really sorry...
Happy reading (_)
(End of this chapter)