The battle called [Salem's March] has come to a perfect end.
After Elaine led the expedition fleet to wipe out all the remaining alien and orc forces, several astrological communications about the post-war reconstruction of the Golgotan sector were sent to the major forging worlds and supply worlds.
It symbolizes that the unknown and dangerous star field adjacent to the Maelstrom has been re-incorporated into the territory of the Human Empire, and can be used as an outpost to launch great conquests into the remaining Maelstrom areas.
However, those are all matters after the outpost is repaired.
Today's Golgotan sector is still full of chaos and danger. Even though those dirty alien empire forces have been uprooted, this also symbolizes the complete disintegration and parasitism of this decadent country that has stood since the old night era. The various old forces involved in this dirty giant have now turned into countless barbaric pirates wandering in the maelstrom of stars.
They are like a pack of hungry hyenas, and every world is their hungry, sweet prey.
This is a huge headache.
Calculating the countless defense plans and material reserves that each planet needs to prepare, Elaine frowned slightly.
"It seems that it's time to put the eradication of pirates on the agenda."
The Primarch sighed softly, because she was very dissatisfied with the manpower requirements and material consumption displayed on the data panel in front of her. After all, unlike her brothers Perturabo or Dorne, when it came to building some indestructible fortresses, they had never None of them are Elaine's strengths.
"It seems that this troubles you greatly, my lord."
An old electronic voice came slowly, turning Elaine's eyes to the crimson ricket figure at the door.
That was Redjak, the leader of the [Mechanical Cult] who was rescued by her not long ago.
During these busy times, this ruling sage helped Elaine a lot - especially resource reserve calculations that required huge computing power. As a forging world, Salem has complete and excellent giant factories in many areas. To a large extent, it has solved the production problems of various materials required by Elaine, so that she can calm down and prepare the plans for each outpost world, instead of being tied up by various insufficient resources and thinking about everything.
"Yes... Only after the alien empire was completely eradicated did I discover the real problem in this sector."
"I can hardly imagine how you survived the entire Old Night Era, Redjak. Perhaps we need the defensive firepower of countless Salems to allow the Empire to gain a foothold in this chaotic sector."
As if sighing with emotion at Redjac's various arrangements for Salem, Elaine handed the other party her data pad, which contained thousands of planetary defense plans and detailed material calculations. It was the question that troubled her during this period.
"Trouble is based on the unknown, my lord. ...Salem is but one Forge World, and it is the entire sector that you have to worry about."
Redjac took the Primarch's data pad respectfully, and after linking his own information interface to it, the complex electronic prosthetic eye began to slowly flow with a green light of data.
Obviously, the technical priest has benefited a lot from the various knowledge derived from the original gene. Redjac's exchanges with Elaine these days have also greatly broadened his horizons - such as various Weird tactics and logical chains, as well as seemingly unexpected but actually completely reasonable arrangements.
"But the unknown is my enemy, Redjak."
Elaine sighed slightly. At this moment, she recalled the Iron Warriors that Brother Horus once mentioned.
If it were them, this situation wouldn't be a problem.
[If necessary...I'm afraid I really need some assistance. 】
In these days, Elaine often thought about whether to use all the strength of the expedition fleet to achieve her goal, but the rough conclusions in the calculation results made her sigh. The insufficient number of legions is still a problem. .
After all, Elaine, who is accustomed to careful calculation of various factors, is not very good at long-term critical battles, especially when facing numerous but small enemies like this.
Even in the eyes of mortals, these defense plans and counterattack tactics, as well as the material supply chain that can deal with almost any emergency, are already considered to be impregnable and perfect plans - but for the situation she knows, this level Not nearly enough.
Due to environmental and time constraints, these defense plans are not complete at all. In fact, there is still the possibility of being raided.
She was able to perfect it, but at the cost of time.
But the only enemy of the Great Crusade was time.
Elaine's goal is to establish some perfect outposts that can be fully taken over by the human empire as soon as time allows, while minimizing the waste of materials and the consumption of manpower.
Only in this way can the progress of the Great Expedition be pushed forward as soon as possible.
As for completely conquering this chaotic star region... I'm afraid it will have to be left to the other Primarch brothers.
After all, what Elaine is good at is precise and perfect scheduling within limited resources, which is in line with the expectations of the Lord of Mankind for the Twelve Legions - perfect logistics personnel, and the sharpest flawless sword in the Great Crusade.
Corresponding to the son of the mountains' proficiency in potion knowledge and his talents in dismembering others.
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"A perfect battle report, a delicate and airtight tactical configuration, and a perfect response to emergencies. It seems that her performance has exceeded expectations... Maybe Guilliman should learn from her?"
【not enough. The security war will be the next problem she faces... her lack of resilience will be her weakness. 】
At the same time, the Palmist and the Lord of Mankind were also discussing the battle from the distant maelstrom. The two supreme men of the human empire, with different views, were engaged in the first battle against the newly returned Primarch. Sharp review.
Hearing the emperor's comments, Malcador raised his eyebrows slightly.
"But this is a trait you have shaped with your own hands. It represents the trait of toughness already shared by Dorn and Perturabo."
"After all, each of them has a direction (function) that they are good at."
【……】
The emperor was slightly silent, understanding the implication of the person holding the seal.
However, he did not deny this.
[My original intention is that they can perform their respective duties in the Great Expedition. 】
[Each of them has corresponding characteristics...which are also the talents I entrust to them. 】
[So, as I continue to find them, I can also free up a corresponding part of my energy - to develop the future of mankind, and no longer sigh for the regrets of the past. 】
The majestic golden figure slowly stood up and looked at the endless sky where the war was burning in front of him.
In it, the Lord of Humanity could only see the river named 'Future' approaching.
[If she's not tough enough, let 'Steel' do it. 】
Looking at the emperor's lonely back, Malcador sighed slightly.
"...If this is your wish, my old friend."
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