The Maelstrom, as the only known huge subspace rift in the human empire, is always surrounded by twisting storms that can destroy sanity. It is formed by the energy turbulence gathered by countless worlds and stars. This death is The storm covers an area of hundreds of light-years, and any attempt to break into it or conquer it will definitely lead to death.
As long as they are involved in the chaotic and filthy torrent of death, they will undoubtedly be involved in the gap between history and time: either returning to reality in the last moment, or intertwining with each other in eternity and endless time.
Needless to say, it has left deep scars on both physical and non-physical space.
Its existence is the description of darkness, and even the light is drawn into the subspace, unable to escape.
And it is a lost beacon for those who would find solace in hell.
There, the material and non-material worlds intersect, and if you are not careful, you will fall from reality into the void, or return again. It is the salvation of the cursed and the stormy ocean for those who blaspheme the righteous.
Elaine knew all about this twisted existence that was far older than the existence of human beings: Even after the distant 40th millennium, humans still failed to control this twisted storm located in the center of the galaxy. Countless Pirates, traitors, and outcasts all inhabit it, and it even experienced a notorious Space Marine rebellion called the Badab War.
Yes, this is a refuge for lawless elements and dirty and twisted existences, and it is also an ancient gap that harbors the evil power of chaos. As long as you keep peeking into the chaotic storm inside, the rationality of any scholar and explorer will be clear. Its collapse is one of the symbols of the power of the ancient Supreme Heaven. It is also the starting point for countless dirty plans and the second line of defense for the human empire against the power of chaos.
The first line of defense is the Eye of Terror discovered by the Empire of Man in the near future, at the end of the Great Crusade.
In front of the Eye of Terror, on the fortress planet named Cadia, Elaine knew deeply why it could prevent the Eye of Terror from spreading to all directions.
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Simple, exquisite, and incomprehensible dark stones were placed in front of Elaine's eyes.
The pale gold pupils of the Primarch flickered slightly, and she was able to perceive the Sea of Souls more clearly through this incomprehensible alien material.
"Mother, this is the material you are looking for...Although its source may be an unknown alien, or an older existence, it fully meets your requirements - we have been steadily mining 88 with the assistance of Redjak This special resource of the world.”
Karn's calm voice told its origin. In the past few months, the Primarch Guard led by Karn and the Archmagos Redjak performed a secret mission in Golgotan. and the dead worlds of the surrounding sectors in search of a blackstone material that can suppress or amplify psykers. It was carried out in conjunction with the ambitious plans for the expansion of Sons of the Mountain, and was ranked as a matter of equal importance.
As the bodyguard of the Primarch, Karn undoubtedly completed the task perfectly. The black stone sample brought to the Primarch was just the tip of the iceberg. In order to meet the resource requirements of Elaine's grand plan to launch an expedition against Chaos, with Perturabo's tacit approval Next, the Iron Warriors who had completed thousands of fortress casting tasks were also deployed to assist in the excavation of the Black Stone.
Although everyone did not fully understand the requirements and ideas of the Primarch, and Perturabo once even accused Elaine of trying to discover alien creations, Karn's important duty as the Primarch's bodyguard is to obey with will and action. The Primarch's orders.
Although the Children of the Mountains are a legion bound by family ties, the strict military discipline inherited from the War Dogs is also a characteristic of these Astartes.
They all know that a war that may be far beyond imagination is imminent, so although the Iron Warriors have some objections to this ancient and unknown material, the sons of the mountains are unconditionally and irrationally obedient to their mother's will.
After witnessing the battle brother who fell into endless rage but was saved by his mother's gentle arms, even any doubts that Kahn had had in his heart have been completely dispelled, and he no longer thinks about more difficult things. The problem of understanding will no longer fall into more meaningless thinking, because nothing is as important as his mother's expedition - even if he loses control in a certain war, Kahn will accept the kindness from his mother without complaint. (die).
No matter when and where, at the end of the life of the Twelfth Legion, there will always be warm arms waiting for them.
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Elaine is very satisfied with this at this moment.
"Thank you, Kahn."
Her gentle whispers reached Zi Si's ears, making her feel reassuring and calm as usual.
Yes, this is the key she needs. With the most critical piece of the puzzle in this plan, the majestic anger that has been suppressed for several months can be fully vented in the following war.
Blackstone is a mysterious material born from ancient times. Its source may come from ancient Necrons or even more ancient existences... But Elaine never wants to think carefully about the history or reasons. She just needs this to be able to suppress or The materials that amplify psychic powers can exert their due effect in the subsequent Revenge War.
At this moment, the calm sea of her soul was just a facade.
In the abyss that no heir can peep into, volcano-like infinite anger is accumulating in Elaine's heart - because she is always tasting the despair and pain that comes from her heirs to remember the birth of consciousness. The hatred that has continued to this day.
For Elaine, the resonance brought to her by each of her children trapped in that desperate vision can deepen her impression of that painful experience. This resonance, which is like a dream but can appear in front of her at any time, is anything but. False, even before the human emperor accepted her back into the empire, she could vaguely sense in the sea of souls the pain that her future heirs would be trapped in. This was also the reason for her worries that never dissipated.
She still remembers the time in the dark nursery. Even though the tough wall of her soul has never been shaken, the huge scars on it already show the traces of the past.
Suspiciousness is Elaine's nature. Her uncontrollable and complex thinking is both an unparalleled talent in war and a curse that has been with her since she came to this dark universe.
Therefore, she could clearly perceive those unavoidable powers being realized one by one around her: eighty-eight worlds, eighty-eight companies, and the number of Astartes that had expanded to eighty-eight thousand.
There is no avoiding it. There is no hiding.
Ever since the Saint of Snow Peak stepped into the starry sky, the Destroying Power on the Brass Throne has launched an invitation to endless war against the collection he has chosen.
This crazy curse spreading among the Sons of the Mountain is the Book of War.
Therefore, Elaine set the number of her [Blood Fingers] to eight, which not only symbolized that she was taking on the fate that originated from Angron, but also proved that she would face the will of the God of War and Courage.
Eight is the holy number of Khorne.
Eight, is the gaze of the Blood God.
So... eight months was also the time she used to prepare for the war.
The horn called [Chaos Crusade] has been sounded.
The Lord of Red Sand knows that the Blood God never cares who the blood comes from.
Therefore, she wanted to start a war that would make the Blood God bleed.
Blood kills the blood god, and the skull takes the skull base.
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