627, Crow and Shadow: Damocles Bay (II)
Outskirts of the Agrelan Hive.
Countless explosions, flames and smoke filled the air.
Blue beams of ion weapons continuously penetrated the polluted air and fiercely bombarded the bunkers of the imperial forces that were on the verge of collapse.
At the same time, with the powerful firepower bombardment brought by the "Manta Ray" gunboats that continued to dive at low altitude.
In the burning wreckage of the Leman Russ tanks scattered all over the battlefield.
A number of Devilfish transporters carrying Fire Clan warriors were launching the final push towards the broken defense line around the hive.
At this moment, inside many bunkers that had already been lost.
A large number of Kroots holding homemade weapons were led by Guvisa, the human Titanium Army, and launched a series of brutal and bloody close combats with mortal warriors who were almost at their fingertips.
Even though nearly two-thirds of the Imperial Guards on the entire front line had a continuous rout due to the failure of the commander-in-chief and the collapse of morale.
However, there are still many hard-core people who are still loyal to the Empire and the Emperor, and they are using their remaining fighting power to launch a fierce counterattack against the influx of aliens and traitors.
Chi Chi Chi——
Inside many dimly lit bunker alleys.
The deadly roars from the Hell Guns continued to sound, and countless scorching beams of light penetrated the fragile bodies of the Titanium Alliance Army one after another, blocking their continued advancement.
After the number of Titanium Alliance Army decreased rapidly, more Kroots opened their sharp beaks like bird beaks, waving melee weapons and launching fierce raids on the mortal warriors who were still resisting stubbornly.
Soon after, most of the bunkers outside the nest city were occupied by the enemy one by one.
Even in a small part of the bunkers, the mortal warriors who fought hard completed the counterattack against the Kroots with their iron-like fighting will.
However, the large number of Fire Clan warriors who broke into the position and the drones suspended in the air later also caused the mortal warriors to die on the completely collapsed front line.
Now, as time goes by, this defensive battle to defend the human nest city is about to fail.
Dong Dong Dong——
At this moment, accompanied by the thick smoke and dust all over the battlefield, and the heavy footsteps echoing around.
In a hidden position on the flank of the battlefield, a group of Astartes wearing black and white painted Terminator armor suddenly rushed out.
They held grenade guns that continuously burst out with deafening roars.
They drove the power armor with all their strength and launched an extremely fierce assault charge towards the groups of Fire Clan warriors who were launching attacks.
And another group of Astartes teams wearing black cross robes also quickly rushed into the lost bunker defense line, temporarily taking on the blocking force to delay the opponent's front line.
At the same time, with the buzzing sound of metal ten rings.
A tall figure wearing pale gold power armor was like a missile rising from the ground.
Quickly launched a terrifying flying attack on the 'Manta' gunboats that were still flying back and forth in the air and posing a greater threat!
The opponent was like a golden cannonball that had just been fired, and it crashed through several 'Manta' gunboats that had no time to dodge in the air.
Then, amidst the large amount of metal fragments that continued to fall down and the explosions and flames one after another.
The opponent suddenly drew a very eye-catching flight trajectory in the air and continued to attack the surrounding air vehicles!
At this moment, this group of sudden Astartes reinforcements were naturally Rorschach and others who had just arrived near the Hive Battlefield.
Rumble!
In an instant, Rorschach successfully penetrated another 'Manta' gunboat with the indestructible defensive characteristics of the Vibranium Power Armor.
The next second, he was suspended in the air and shook his skull helmet slightly.
The sight of scanning back and forth has passed through a large number of metal wreckages that keep falling from the side, and completely overlooked the battle situation on the entire battlefield.
Now, the Empire's defense line has been completely lost.
If it weren't for the Lamenters and the Black Templars' Astartes who took on the defense mission, a large number of Fire Caste warriors would have already arrived below the hive.
However, without heavy firepower and vehicle support, the Astartes could not hold out for long in the face of the enemy's fierce offensive.
At the same time, Rorschach also noticed that a large number of Astra Militarum evacuation ships were harassing and raiding the Tau battle suit formations, and were constantly landing rapidly towards the interior of the Agrelan Hive.
"It seems that the commander of the hive has issued an order to abandon the hive and evacuate everyone."
"Everyone listen to my orders, the battle plan has changed, the defense mission has been changed to cover the retreat, and the target direction is the hive entrance!"
At this moment, Rorschach, with his mind turning, issued the evacuation order without any hesitation.
He also quickly gave up the idea of engaging in an aerial battle with the Manta gunships and more Tau battle suits that had surrounded him again.
Rorschach turned his face and quickly controlled the propulsion device behind the power armor, flying quickly towards the sky above the hive.
Boom!
Not long after, accompanied by a fierce whistle that cut through the air and a loud roar from the magnetic boots stomping heavily into the ground.
Rorschach, wearing a power armor, landed on the ground at the entrance of the hive.
At the same time, mortal warriors holding laser weapons quickly stretched their upper bodies out of the fortifications and aimed firmly at Rorschach's tall body.
Then, many Raven Guards who quickly emerged from the shadows also rushed towards him at a high speed!
The next second, under the slightly dull gaze of a large number of mortal warriors.
These Raven Guards wearing black power armor knelt on one knee in front of Rorschach without any hesitation, and low and excited words came from the inside of the metal helmet.
"All Astartes of the Raven Guard welcome the return of Lord Corax! We have never slacked off your great ideals since you left!"
"To be honest, I am not the Raven King himself, I am just one of his primarch brothers. Who is your current commander? Let him come to see me immediately!"
At this moment, Rorschach, whose skull helmet quickly crawled away, showed his bronze face in front of everyone.
He spoke loudly to the silent Raven Guards with a calm expression.
In an instant, these Raven Guards repeatedly confirmed that there was no mistake in the blood connection between themselves and the strange Primarch.
Confused, they subconsciously stood up from the ground.
Then they led Rorschach into the nest city very respectfully, and secretly contacted the Raven Guard's battlefield commander.
A few minutes later, a tall figure with a frown and a pale face drove the power armor, hurriedly passed through a large number of retreating mortal troops, and arrived in front of Rorschach.
"Raven Guard Chapter Master, Severax greets this... Primarch!"
At this moment, Rorschach, who stared at the other party deeply, did not ask too much of the chapter master.
He quickly adjusted his thoughts and asked the other party about the follow-up arrangements for the evacuation plan.
The Raven Guard Chapter Master also repeatedly restrained the natural worship of the gene descendants for the gene Primarch.
However, he only hesitated for a moment.
He still revealed the specific situation to Rorschach, the strange Primarch.
Not long ago, he had ordered the Shadow Captain to lead a large number of Raven Guards to launch ambush attacks on the major offensive fronts of the Tau.
The purpose was to buy more time for the Empire to retreat.
As the saying goes, a defeat is like a mountain collapsing.
Since the morale of the mortal warriors on the Empire's side has completely collapsed, and the Raven Guards are not the kind of Astartes who let mortals die for them.
So, the best option is to evacuate the remaining troops from the hive battlefield and regroup.
