Chapter 13: The Iron Fist

"Are you sure?" Renault said solemnly.

"I'm sure!" Frank nodded affirmatively.

"The vast universe, where do you start? Have you ever thought about this? Renault added. This is an objective fact, no one knows where Nova is, even if it is confirmed that it is on a certain planet, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack, let alone how many planets there are in the vast territory of the entire Kpru Star Zone, and Frank is still the most wanted criminal in the Tyranid Empire.

This decision, which has not yet begun, seems to foreshadow doomed failure.

"It's not as difficult as it seems." Frank went back to his old ways, he took another sip, but it was never the same as before, the alcohol passed through his mouthpiece with heat, Frank groaned for a moment, and said, "There is a person in the world who knows, and I know this person." ”

Renault thought about another layer of meaning contained in Frank's words, and for a moment, he was stunned and said: "Arcturos" Renault was shocked at the thought of this name, he stared at Frank, "You want to find Monsk?" ”

Frank looked sideways at Renault, was silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and drank a glass of beer.

"Are you crazy?" Renault said loudly, almost jumping. "Do you know what you're doing? If you want to find Monsk, you have to go to Keha IV., which is the most heavily defended capital of the Empire, and you are killing yourself!! ”

Frank smiled indifferently, not caring, he stared at Renault and said, "Even so, that's right!" What about Kha IV. compared to Charl? ”

This made Renault dumbfounded, and he didn't know how to refute it, and it also made him hear the meaning of Frank's words, which reminded Renault of that funny behavior in the past. Against all odds, he leads the Rangers to the entrance to what is known as Hell. The main star of the swarm - Char.

Renault knew very well that he said this so that he could not refute it at all, at least he could not refute it, and Renault knew that he had erected a good "example" for him. Yes, Keha IV. can even be more dangerous than Char even if it is dangerous? I once rushed to the entrance of hell desperately for the sake of that ethereal nightmare, just for the sake of my beloved.

That's not what Frank had to do. Reynaud found himself in no position to oppose him.

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"Are you really going to do that?" Renault asked in a deep voice, his tone no longer tinged with disapproval, but with inquiry.

"Gotta go." Frank said with great certainty: "I missed once in Charl, and now I have passed by again, I will never let the third time appear!" ”

Reynolds could hear the determination in the other man's words, and he knew that no matter how much he admonished, no one would be able to change his mind.

"Remember, brother!" Renault put his arm on the shoulder and patted him on the shoulder, and said sincerely, "Anytime." The gates of the Ranger are open for you, as long as you need it" Renault reached out to his ear, his palm next to the pinna in a calling pose, and smiled: "Be on call!" ”

"When are you going to go?" Renault asked again.

"Six hours later." Frank affirmed.

Renaud nodded, poured two glasses of wine, only to see him smile and raise his glass, the two wine glasses touched lightly, and both sides drank it all.

Six hours later. A spaceship flies out of Marr alone. Sarah's planetary atmosphere, the spacecraft enters the planet's low-altitude orbit and starts the subspace jump. Frank said goodbye to the Rangers and sailed his ship alone on the road to "Keha IV".

Whether it is the old Federation era or the current Tyranid Dynasty, there is another theory, or common sense, for humans living in the Kproru. The Inner Antiga World and the Outer Antiga World fully reveal the special coordinate location of the Antiga Galaxy. It is the gateway to the worlds of the major planets of humanity living in the Kpru, and any force that wants to safely enter the worlds of the major planets of mankind has only one option, and that is to cross the Antiga system.

The Antiga system is like a natural starry fortress and barrier, serving as a gateway to the main human star in the satellite area, acting as a defender. Defending the main star of Antiga is indirectly equivalent to defending the entire human world, on the contrary, for invaders, as long as they break through Antiga's defenses, they can drive straight in, and the large-scale invasion of the human world by the swarm starts from Antiga.

Now, the UED Expeditionary Force, which belongs to the United Earth Council, wants to "take over" this land, and taking Antiga is undoubtedly the premise of everything.

The fact that the authorities of such an important gateway world must have attached great importance to it, and the fact that Monsk has arranged three squadrons of the main fleet in Antiga, shows how important its strategic significance is, and the strength of the three squadrons is almost one-third of all the armies of Monsk, as evidenced by the fact that there are three squadrons of main battle cruisers docked at the "Dylarian" dock in Antiga.

Not only that, all of Mengsk's troops in the Kpru sector can achieve a rapid response in the whole sector within 16 hours, and his fleet can appear at any coordinate point within 16 hours if there is an abnormal movement anywhere in the zone.

However, it is clear that the main focus of the Tyranid Dynasty is now on quelling the civil strife, and the Great Mengsk is completely unaware that the powerful expeditionary force of the UED is about to attack his empire in an all-out way, and it is clear that the fall of Blais has not brought much vigilance to the old Mengsk, and what about giving the planet that doesn't to the other side in his opinion? What's more, Antiga's defense gave him enough confidence that even if they had any tricks, they would never bring the flames of war to Antiga, and now Mengsk only wants to take the lead in completing one thing, and that is to stabilize the situation within the empire.

However, it was precisely because of the mistake of Mengsk's strategic decision that the expeditionary force of the United Earth Council was almost crushed all the way, and in an instant, the guns of the battle cruiser were aimed at Keha IV.

An unknown coordinate point near the Antiga system, where the main force of the UED Expeditionary Force is in ambush, and all ships are kept silent without being exposed.

Supreme Commander of the UED Expeditionary Force, Dugal. Gerald's flagship, the Alexander, with its 2.8 million ton capacity, is not only the largest of the major battle cruisers, but also the most ferocious firepower.

on the bridge.

"Admiral! The Action Team has just sent a briefing. "The adjutant walked to Dugle's flank and reported.

Duggle clenched his fist cup to his waist, and returned to the command platform with his gaze looking into the depths of space, "Open!" ”

"Excellent! The action team has done an excellent job. Duggall smiled faintly as he looked at the briefing, the whole fleet was waiting for this moment, and he smiled at his lieutenant, who nodded with a quick smile.

At this moment, the news of Stukov and Samir Duran came to the bridge command platform, and Duggall contacted them, he stared at the two of them, and after a brief moment of silence, he said: "We have won a good battle at the beginning of our battle, everyone. Our technical team has successfully decoded the Tyranid Dynasty and obtained quite a few of the Long-Kept documents of the Mengsk Emperor, but this is just the beginning. We have determined the exact location of the 'Dylarian' dockyard in the port of Antiga, which is indicated to be a fleet refueling depot and repair yard in the port of Antiga, and the Panel reports that a considerable number of cruisers are currently docked here, with enough capital ships to equip three squadrons. ”

At this point, Dugall's usual tone changed abruptly, and he confidently announced to the others in a declarative manner: "For the next time we are about to take over the Antiga system, order!" Lieutenant General Stukov, the main forces are immediately dispatched to attack the port of Antiga! Durgle immediately looked at Samir, "Duran, you must go to the dockyard and steal the cruiser they docked on it to the best of your ability, and I will send a ground force to cooperate with you and your men." ”

Duran in the video suddenly said with a hint of admonition: "General! I suggest that we must be extremely careful in this operation, the fleet of the Tyranid Dynasty can send reinforcements to his outer colonies to the destination within 16 hours, and we should be mentally prepared for the very possibility of retaliation from the Tyranid Emperor soon at the beginning of the operation."

Stukov nodded thoughtfully, but did not speak.

"Oh! Defector! I saw Dural glance at Duran with disdain, and even though Samir had a point, his tone turned cold, "Should I suggest you pay attention to the order of your speeches here?" Don't try to speak beyond your authority, you know? Lieutenant!!! ”

Dugall was particularly fond of the word "lieutenant."

"Of course! I see, General! "Samir. Duran bowed deeply respectfully, unmoved by the general's ridicule, as if the party was not him, Duran continued: "In this way, the subordinates will go and prepare!" ”

(To be continued) (To be continued.) )