Tushan's time as a Space Marine was not long. He initially served as a sergeant in the 5th Company and later became the Captain of the 3rd Company. When an Astra Militarum Guards mutinied after accepting the Tau's Greater Good, he led the company to destroy of its troops stationed on Yimhatok.
After the death of the previous Chapter Master of the 41st Salamanders in Huron's revenge, Tushan was elected as his successor, and after a complex ceremony became Master of the Salamanders Chapter and Regent of Nocturne.
In other words, his time as chapter leader was much shorter than Soshyan's.
"I've heard about the fame of the Soshiyang Chapter of the Astral Knights for a long time, but I've never thought of meeting him. I feel quite regretful. When I saw him today, he was indeed the rising star of the empire."
"It's all just false names."
Tushan then introduced the company commanders and battle group command levels of each company to Soshyan one by one.
"...This is Captain Peras Mirshan of the Second Company. He is also the oldest company commander in the Chapter. He has been in charge of the Second Company for more than a century. At the same time, the Badab War also He led the second company into battle."
Soshyan nodded and shook hands with the formidable veteran, but he heard some unflattering things about the Milshan Captain from the Rangers and the Wailers.
The 2nd Salamander Company he led was defeated after fighting the Executioner, and finally chose to surrender. Later, it was because the Executioner discovered that he had been deceived and betrayed him, and the 2nd Salamander Company was able to escape. This was also the reason for the Imperial war group in Bada. It was a relatively big stain in the Boer War. After all, Huron had been declared an excommunicated traitor at that time. Surrendering to the traitor was unacceptable to both the Empire and the Adeptus Astartes. Fortunately, the Salamanders belonged to For the Founding Group, this matter ended up being nothing in the end, and Salamander retained the Executioner after the war for this reason.
"Commander Soshyan! We must take the lead this time! I swear that the shame of the Second Company must be washed away with flames and blood!"
Looking at the oath that the other party gritted his teeth, Soshiyang knew that he must also be worried about this matter.
"Yes, I believe that the Second Company, which has fought against Huron, will definitely play the most critical role."
"...This is Captain Adracus Agathon of the Third Company, the most ruthless and deadly warrior among us, whose hammer will bring destruction to heretics."
The third company commander of the Salamanders also wears fine workmanship armor. Suoshiyang has long heard that the Salamanders armory is very luxurious and abundant. It is true when he saw it today. Basically, the company commanders all have fine workmanship armor, and the weapons are not popular. Damn, this company commander also had a torch stuck in his backpack. Under the light of the fire, the dark and simple face of the other party always gave Soshyan a vague illusion.
He seemed to have seen each other before, but he didn't know where to start talking about it. This feeling was very strange.
After shaking hands with the other party, Soshyan smiled and said:
"Captain Adraks looks familiar."
Adraks was stunned for a moment and said subconsciously:
"Have Commander Soshyan met me before?"
"No, I just feel familiar."
At this time, Tushan suddenly said something.
"The apothecary once mentioned that Brother Adraks bore the most physical resemblance to the Primarch."
Soshiyang's face froze, and then he quickly covered it up.
"Ah, really, it's a great honor to be able to see the Fire Dragon Lord."
Adraks then replied:
"I am also proud of this."
"...This is the fourth company commander Gu Kyle, this is the fifth company commander Mursiba, this is the chief pharmacist Heras Shen, and this is the hermit monk Xavier."
Soshyan shook hands with everyone one by one, and then discovered a problem.
Looking at the flag, it seemed that the First Company was here, but Tushan didn't seem to introduce who the First Company Commander was, so he subconsciously asked.
"Isn't the first company commander of your regiment here?"
Tushan was stunned for a moment, then laughed, showing his white teeth, and other Salamander Captains also smiled.
"Of course, I'm going to introduce it to you."
As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed Soshyan's right forearm, raising his hand to say hello like an old friend.
"Salamanders Chapter, First Captain, Tu Shi."
It turns out that the tradition of the Salamanders Chapter is that the Chapter Commander also serves as the First Company Commander. After Soshiyang knew the reason, he showed a shameful smile.
"It's funny, it's funny."
"Haha, if you have any questions, just say it and be honest with each other. Your thoughts, Captain Soshyan, are in line with the Prometheus way."
As he said that, Tushan stretched out one hand and held Soshyan's other arm tightly.
"The 503 Salamander warriors will fully support this expedition. The only thing they ask for is to give us a chance for revenge. The blood debt Huron owes us must be paid off."
A Salamander company has two more squads than a Codex company. Although the third company suffered heavy losses due to previous actions, less than half of its number, the five companies still have 500 people.
"I have received the request of the sons of Vulkan, and I will grant it to you."
Later, Soshyan introduced the leaders and representatives of other war groups to Tushan one by one. The Salamanders' style made it difficult for them to have conflicts with other war groups, so the atmosphere was very harmonious.
The arrival of the Salamanders Chapter seemed to open a plug, and then forces from all aspects of the empire began to converge on the Sagan system.
The first is the long-awaited naval power.
There are three imperial fleets in the first batch of reinforcements. One is from the Armageddon Fleet, led by Admiral Parlor, including 1 Emperor-class battleship, 4 Armageddon-class battlecruisers, and 7 Armageddon-class battlecruisers. A moon-class cruiser and more than 30 small battleships, Admiral Parlor also knew Soshyan. Although he was not as familiar with Yarick, he was already considered acquainted with him in the expeditionary force.
A part of the Charadon fleet from the Far East Sector, led by Admiral Hurtado, including 1 Emperor-class battleship, 1 Scourge-class battleship, 1 Mars-class battlecruiser, and 3 Brotherhood-class battleships. Special-class cruisers, 2 Moon-class cruisers, 1 Dominator-class cruiser, and more than 40 small battleships.
The last one came from the Solar Fleet in the Solar Star Domain, led by Admiral Edward Hawke XVII. The naval department informed Soshyan through an official document because the Solar Fleet was responsible for guarding Holy Terra and the crucial Sun Star. domain, so "only" 2 Oberon-class battleships, 1 Emperor-class battleship, 1 Apocalypse-class battleship, 1 Jupiter-class battlecruiser, 4 Vengeance-class large cruisers, and 3 Dictators can be drawn out -class heavy cruisers, 5 moon-class cruisers, and more than 40 small battleships form a combined fleet, but this is already the most powerful of the three fleets. More importantly, this solar fleet contains a large number of fighters and bombers, making up for the The current shortcomings of the expeditionary force were eliminated.
After the arrival of these fleets, plus some of the empire's original fleets in the Maelstrom, Soshyan felt that he might be able to compete with the naval power of the Red Pirates. Of course, this kind of adventure was just a thought, he I won't make any big bets with my enemies.
And how to integrate these naval forces is also a problem. The three admirals have parallel military ranks, and with their pride, it may be difficult for them to accept the command of someone other than Soshyan, but Soshyan cannot command everyone. It was a naval battle, and he himself considered himself not a master of naval battles.
