Warhammer 40: My Fiancée Fulgrim

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At that moment, a former storage vault appeared in his mind.

"That Endless One, Tarashin... he still owes me a whole shipload of gene seeds..."

Chapter 235 Infiltrating the Comoros (Thanks to Alliance Leader hebby!!!)

"The first batch of Space Marines has been delivered. Good luck, Ancient Hero."

The Phoenix Spawn recruits, bred by Caul using Martian embryo culture technology, have fully boarded the Casca battle barges.

Prefabricated Space Marines.

These newcomers, fresh from the petri dish, seemed to have a deep curiosity about everything:

Although they had already been instilled with the knowledge required of Astartes warriors during the training process, this was their first actual contact with them.

As new recruits with no experience whatsoever, they have only undergone the first stage of gene seed implantation surgery arranged by Kaul, and currently can only serve as scouts in the warband.

Actually, being a reconnaissance soldier is quite a challenge.

These new recruits need to start learning from scratch, beginning with their moral character, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the emperor's son.

"But the most pressing problem right now is that we are facing a severe shortage of equipment and ammunition."

A thousand new members were added in an instant. Even though Casgar had acquired a lot of power armor and power weapons from Red Scorpion, it was still not enough to equip a chapter from scratch.

Lack of equipment and ammunition.

Moreover, even with these thousand Phoenix Sons recruits equipped, it would still take at least ten thousand well-equipped elite troops to conquer Holy Terra.

Even with four warbands plus an over-3,000 Starclaw Space Marine force, Wang Hulun was still relentlessly beaten in the Badab Sector. Since the Casca wanted to fight the entire High Overlord Council, they would need to possess roughly 70-80% of Guilliman's strength.

Tens of thousands of Space Marines are just the starting point.

We are short-staffed.

Moreover, the current battle group only has people, people and more people, but lacks unique units that can maintain its operation.

Units like the Think Tank, Tech Sergeant, and Chapter Priest are scarce in the Phoenix Children, which are in dire need of rebuilding.

Even the number of apothecaries, which the Phoenix Sons are so proud of, is very small—most of the apothecaries currently willing to serve the Phoenix Sons are disciples left on the planet by the great apothecary Melusin.

Meanwhile, since most of them followed their mentors when Melusin left, only a dozen or so pharmacists were able to join the Casca team.

We lack think tanks, warband chaplains, apothecaries, and technical sergeants.

"Furthermore, although the new recruits have received simulated training and knowledge enrichment from Lord Caul, their actual combat capabilities are still an unknown quantity."

New recruits need to grow under the guidance of veterans.

"But we only have one company of Red Scorpion warriors and less than one company of Tiger Claw veterans... We may not have many ways to help the Phoenix Sons recruits grow."

Space Marines also have to take on the responsibility of self-training and protecting combat barges, so they can't be focused on educating new recruits all the time.

There is a lack of experienced veteran instructors.

"At the same time, for well-known reasons, the current prestige and influence of the Emperor's Son within the Space Marine Chapters... you know, Commander."

How can a mascot that just loafs around and waits to die possibly have any appeal?

If it were other glorious and powerful founding groups, such as Ultramarines or Holy Blood Angels, and they were to truly call for a campaign to punish and purge the High Lords of the Ministry of the Interior, the vast majority of people would respond.

But the emperor's son...

They're probably high on drugs, thinking that the hero Casca from ten thousand years ago has returned to lead them on another great expedition.

just forget it.

As for the Phoenix Children, it's probably even worse—for a chapter that returned from the Warp Expedition, there are hardly any people who even remember who they are now.

Lack of reputation and connections.

"In summary—it lacks everything."

"Casca's adjutant, Tetus, concluded."

Phoenix Sons had just been founded, and everything was a blank slate.

"Commander, what is your opinion? Which step should we complete first?"

"Let's analyze the current situation first."

Casca spread his hands, pointing to the various problems that appeared on the projection screen.

"Regarding the number of people, as far as I know, the leader of a space necromancer dynasty once stole the genetic seed of an entire transport ship of ours... If possible, we can ask him for the legion's stolen legacy."

This is the only, and best, way to circumvent court scrutiny and obtain a large number of gene seeds.

Unfortunately, Casca had no idea where this enigmatic figure king was now.

"As for the pharmacists... we just need to find Melusin. If I'm not mistaken, she left with nearly a hundred pharmacists. If we could get her to join us..."

As his former subordinate, Meiluxin is definitely not a problem.

Once she is found, the Phoenix Sons' apothecaries will all be in place.

Unfortunately, Casca also had no idea where this enigmatic and mysterious apothecary was now.

Tsk.

Why is everyone playing hide-and-seek?

Kaska clicked his tongue in annoyance.

As for the remaining issues of reputation, equipment, and experience... to be honest, the current Phoenix Child doesn't have the conditions to achieve this overnight; it must develop slowly to reach its goal.

But...beasts, chaos, the Black Legion, even two small empires that broke away from the human empire...these things are all eyeing the empire covetously. How could he possibly have time to slowly cultivate and develop his power?!

"Hehe, long time no see, hero Casgar."

Just as Casca was frustrated and couldn't find a way out, the projection screens floating in the air suddenly changed to show Belisarius Caul's face.

"If I'm not mistaken, we met not long ago. Speak, Great Sage. What brings you here?"

"You can't find a next target, can you?"

"I guessed you might still need my help."

"Instead of searching aimlessly in the universe, why not make a deal with me?"

As he spoke, the steel appendages around Kaul swayed from side to side, seemingly struggling with whether or not to make a deal with the other party.

“I can tell you the approximate location after Melusin left.”

"And during this time, I will continue to assist you in completing the basic training and remaining surgeries of your Phoenix Chapter recruits until they are ready to fight as a true chapter."

"And all I need is for you to find the original casting technology after she is born."

Kaul had been trying to improve it.

However, his progress in making improvements was clearly not as impressive as that of the Grand Apothecary Melusin. In addition, Kasgar and Guilliman, who were in a coma, needed him to design life support systems to help them return to the world. Therefore, Belisarius entrusted the research on the original forging upgrade of the Space Marines to Melusin.

"According to her, her Prototype will drastically shorten the time it takes for Space Marines to be formed and significantly improve their combat capabilities and warp resistance. Her research in this area is only one step away from completion—"

"It's not just about Space Marines; she's also planning for a deeper evolution of all humanity. Of course, that's just what that madman says."

Then, she disappeared because she needed to overcome this final hurdle.

"If I'm not mistaken, she's currently in—Comoros."

The Dark Eldar possessed extremely advanced technology, especially the Bloodbringers' ability to bring the dead back to life, which was something Melusin desperately needed.

"How about that? This is even something I agreed upon with her."

“If I can awaken you, she has agreed to give me the upgraded Prototype technology of the Space Marines.”

Caul's tone clearly carried a hint of displeasure.

He had worked tirelessly to design and build this armor for Casca, only to have Casca stolen by Abaddon in the end, and he hadn't even seen Melusin.

She is indeed in Comoros; this information is likely accurate.

But how could he abandon his research and go to the bizarre alien city of Comoros to search for clues about the other party?

"This task can only be completed by you, ancient hero Casgar."

"If you can bring back her Prototype technology, I can immediately help you complete the Prototype transformation of the entire Phoenix Sons Chapter—you will become the only Prototype Chapter in the current Imperium of Man."

Kaul needs to promote the original forging within the current warbands, which necessitates a spokesperson and promoter.

In the original timeline, there was a great Son of God (this was a true Son of God), and Regent Guilliman came to endorse Caul's original creation. This time, Guilliman was unconscious, and his plans turned to Casgar.

It sounds very appealing—Primal Forging, or even a Warband designed by Melsin to enhance Primal Forging, is an overwhelming power difference for ordinary Astartes.

"Comoros, is it...?"

Casca stroked his chin with interest.

Comoros, the capital of the Dark Eldar.

After Casgar acquired power comparable to that of the Primarch, this place was clearly not enough for him.

How should we set off?

Comoros is a city of the Dark Eldar in the Webpaths. Without the guidance of Eldar guides, even demons would have difficulty finding Comoros's exact location amidst the countless branching paths.

"I do have an informant who can provide us with clues, but... we might need your help."

"it is good."

......

Since the operation to infiltrate the Comoros needed to be done cheaply, Casca only planned to go with Titus this time.

As for the management of the Phoenix Sons after they went to Comoros from Kasgar and Tetus, it was handed over to the Emperor's Defiant Dreadnought to handle.

Rellano the Ancient Sage.

After Kasgar agreed to no longer interfere with the Emperor's son and allow him to continue guarding Chemos, the Ancient Sage was finally released from the stasis field.

"What do you mean by 'it's already the fortieth millennium'?"

"Didn't I tell them to activate the stasis field every ten years?!"

"Tell me, Casca, why are we called the Sons of the Phoenix? What has become of the Princes of the Empire?"

Even though Rellano isn't an oven, Casga could still feel the temperature in the air continuing to rise.

But it seems his temperature could still rise further.

"FK! FK!"

"FK—!!!"

Even with Relano's aristocratic manners and good upbringing, he couldn't help but utter a angry outburst.

"Let me go back! I'm going to smash their stupid faces, all of them!!!"

"Commander! Please issue this order to me. It won't be long!"

Unfortunately, Casca was no longer willing to get involved in the affairs of the Emperor's Son, and Rellano, no matter how angry he was, had no choice but to give up.

Even if he wanted to settle scores with these guys who tarnished his reputation now, he would have to wait until Kasgar returned to Terra and assumed the regency before he would be qualified to purge a founding crew.

Now, we still need to be patient.

However, before Casca and Tetus left, he emphasized that if anyone dared to turn off his phone again, he would make sure that person would never wake up again.

"Do you have a way to bring him back to life?"

"Yes, but..."

Given that there is currently an Antique-level Defiant Dreadnought, its combat power is obviously much stronger than that of the Phoenix Sons, which are currently lacking in equipment and ammunition.

"We'll talk about it again if there's an opportunity in the future and we have sufficient weapons and equipment support."

The Casgar now needs the fearless power of this Defiant.

"Now let's see what information Kaul has brought us about infiltrating the Comoros."

......

The intelligence source Caul was referring to was simply the dark Eldar raider he had recently captured in a Mechanicus forged world.

As a raider of the conspiracy, this alien likely knows the direction of their next attack.

If they can get a clue, Casca can "ride" a slave ship to the Comoros.