Warhammer: From the Devouring C'tan Fragments

Chapter 214: Gathering Troops for Counterattack

None of these bailiffs objected to the governor's decision to take them away to die. Their duties were to collect taxes and protect the governor's safety. Without the governor's power and protection, they would not be able to survive in the industrial world.

Every time they forcibly collected taxes, they offended too many people. There were too many people in the entire industrial world who wanted them dead. If it weren't for the power protection from the governor, they would have died in that stinking ditch long ago.

Faced with this difficult choice, everyone can only choose the path with the greatest hope and continue to follow the governor and fight bravely. If they can resist the invasion of heretics, they will have the qualification to survive.

The Governor put on the force feedback power armor that he had spent a lot of money to buy. He held the sharp power sword tightly in one hand and a mortal version of the grenade launcher in the other.

The governor received extremely strict military training since he was a child, so he is by no means an ordinary character. In this world, no one dares to look down on him.

When the Governor had put on his equipment, he walked with firm steps towards the towering statue of the Emperor in the center of the war conference room.

He knelt on one knee, his hands tightly gripping the Power Sword, and with a pious attitude, he began to pray sincerely to the Emperor's statue. After the prayer, the Governor slowly stood up and strode out of the meeting room.

When he walked out into the corridor, he found three thousand judicial police officers already standing quietly in neat rows, their expressions solemn. In addition, tens of thousands of anti-explosion troops were also on standby, their eyes revealing determination and resolve.

These marshals are equipped with top-notch equipment. They wear heavy carapace armor and carry bolters that mortals can use. They are also equipped with various precious and powerful individual weapons such as storm shields, flamethrowers, heavy laser guns, etc.

The equipment worn by the soldiers of the explosion-proof corps is more luxurious than that of many shabby Astra Militarum soldiers. This is the capital that enables the Governor to intimidate the other nobles.

"Your Excellency the Governor!" When everyone saw the Governor coming to the corridor, they all knelt on one knee and spoke respectfully in unison.

"Everyone get up!"

The governor's majestic words resounded throughout the corridor, like a powerful airflow, impacting every corner, allowing all soldiers to clearly hear the words from the governor.

"Wow" all the soldiers present stood up in unison like well-trained machines. Their coordinated movements made a loud sound, as if it was a response to the governor.

Their eyes were full of respect and loyalty as they stared at the Governor, quietly waiting for the Governor's next arrangements.

"Now our world is invaded by evil heretics. The situation has reached its most dangerous point. Our homes have been destroyed, our loved ones have been killed, and our lands have been occupied.

But we cannot surrender, we cannot retreat, we must use our courage and strength to fight against those evil heretics.

So now I will lead you to fight back against those heretics, to reclaim our lost territory, restore our dignity, and protect our families. Are you willing to fight with me?"

The Governor's eyes swept over everyone present, and his words were firm and powerful, making them irresistible.

His voice echoed in the corridor, stirring up the fighting desire deep in everyone's heart and making their blood boil.

"I'm not afraid. I swear to follow the Governor-General until death and eliminate the heretics who invade the imperial territory."

The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices echoing in the corridor like thunder.

The governor listened to the soldiers' answers with satisfaction. These were the elite soldiers that he had spared no expense to train.

"Okay, follow me to eliminate the invading heretics and offer our loyalty to the great God-Emperor." The governor continued loudly.

"Fight for the great Divine Emperor, for the Empire." The soldiers roared in unison.

"set off!"

The Governor roared an order and walked out of the bunker first, followed by elite marshals and explosion-proof troops.

When the Governor led everyone out of the bunker, the anti-explosion troops behind him had already launched hundreds of self-propelled artillery tanks. These tanks looked extremely powerful, each one gleaming with a cold metallic luster, giving people an irresistible sense of oppression.

These tanks were produced by this industrial world itself. While not as powerful as the various light and heavy tanks used by the Astra Militarum, they were considered among the finest vehicles on this ordinary industrial world. Equipped with powerful weapon systems, they were able to exert a significant influence on the battlefield.

The self-propelled artillery tanks used anti-tank guns with a caliber of up to 105mm, capable of penetrating most light and medium tanks used by the Imperial Guard, with astonishing power. The appearance of these tanks undoubtedly gave the soldiers more confidence and strength.

They believed that as long as these tanks existed, they would be more confident in retaking the second line of defense, and these tanks would be their most powerful weapon to fight back against the enemy.

Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the bunker, lined up neatly, quietly waiting for the governor's arrival.

These people were elite soldiers that the governor had forced the nobles to separate. They wore heavy carapace armor and held powerful laser guns.

The governor will lead these soldiers to counterattack and retake the second line of defense in the inner city. As long as the second line of defense in the inner city is still in the hands of the governor, he has the confidence to hold out until the arrival of the imperial reinforcements.

The Governor did not have the time to talk to the several nobles who came to greet him. He knew that time was running out and he had to act quickly.

So he directly ordered: "Now is not the time to chat, we must act immediately! Retake the second line of defense immediately."

His voice was filled with authority and determination, which made people feel awe.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Governor." Faced with the Governor's order, the nobles did not dare to raise any objections and could only respond honestly.

"Take all the soldiers, follow my troops, and recapture the second line of defense together."

The Governor continued to walk forward, shouting orders to the various nobles.

Under the governor's order, tens of thousands of troops began to rush towards the second line of defense. Self-propelled artillery tanks led the way in the front, and the army rushed towards the second line of defense in a mighty manner.

The reason why the governor is now acting with so many soldiers is not because of the initial arrangement of using thousands of people as a unit to block the attack of the Star Army.

The main reason was that after the troops were divided, the soldiers in the industrial world were simply not opponents of equal number, and the support and communication between the noble coalition forces were not fast enough, so they were always quickly divided and destroyed by the star army.

This left the governor with no choice but to make a desperate counterattack with all his troops, quickly recapture the second line of defense, fight a positional war with the locals, and delay the opponent's offensive rhythm.