Chapter 299 Star Knight: World Engine, We Live to Die! (V)
[Fourth Month.]
[Accompanied by orders sent from the bridge of the Tempest battle barge.]
[Dozens of Thunderhawk transport planes carrying a hundred Astral Knights, precious supplies, and ancient dreadnoughts slowly drove into the Ultramarines' battleship.]
[Afterwards, the remaining combined fleet immediately retreated all ships to the rear.]
[Inside the cold void, there were no escort ships or other special ships to protect the flanks of the ships, leaving only the Storm battle barge as the only spearhead of the attack.]
[At this moment, you have put on a metal helmet and are leading the entire Star Knights regiment to stand on the deck of the cabin.]
[A large number of assault vehicles and a small number of landing capsules stand behind you. ]
[Countless precious technological relics and power weapons were delivered to every Star Knight by the technical sergeants.]
[You were even very considerate and personally gave each Star Knight a melta bomb as a blessing.]
[Inside the bridge of the core cabin, the orders from the fleet leader Sheikhzi were distributed to everyone in an orderly manner.]
[A damage control team consisting of countless mortal crew members quickly carried repair servitors to important locations such as the bow and belly of the ship.]
[Their presence will increase the chances of success for the upcoming violent collision.]
[Then, even the few remaining fighter squadrons on the cabin deck leaped out into the cold void like worker bees guarding a hive.]
[When everything was ready, the Storm Battle Barge rushed into the void ahead without hesitation, launching a terrifying and unreserved gallop.]
[And its only target is the planetary weapons battleship, the World Engine, which is about to arrive at Wavencaster. ]
[As the distance between the two sides continues to get closer and shorter, the world engine seems to have discovered your existence. ]
[It immediately stopped its massive body from charging forward, and once again began to maneuver its round sphere in the right direction.]
[According to the intelligence information you have deduced, that side is actually where the opponent's main weapon is located. ]
[This is also where you must be more cautious. ]
[The next moment, a number of crescent-shaped alien fighters belonging to the Necrons suddenly rose from the thick dark clouds below the silver shield and rushed towards the direction of the Storm battle barge.]
[Without any command from the bridge, the few remaining fighter squadrons immediately moved forward to engage.]
[Even if they use their own vehicles as the last weapon, the drivers must clear a route for the Storm Battle Barge. ]
[Instantly, countless burning lasers and plasma spears once again pierced through the cold void.]
[The Storm battle barge's defensive turrets and a large number of weapon arrays also joined in resisting the fierce attack of the alien fighter group. ]
[And along with the green Gaussian beams, they penetrated the colorful void shields of the Imperial ships.]
[The huge metal hull of the Storm battle barge suffered considerable damage almost instantly.]
[However, at this time, the carrier-based aircraft spirit Cortana, who was almost in sync with the fleet master Shehzi and fully cooperated with him, had completely taken over the Storm battle barge. ]
[A considerable number of ship operations that mortal crew members could not perform began to appear one by one in the cold void. ]
[A large number of side defense turrets were turned to shooting angles that were difficult to achieve under normal circumstances. A series of terrifying laser arrays and plasma spears continuously bombarded the alien fighters, clearing a safe route for the battle barge to continue to advance.]
[At this moment, you can even clearly feel that the speed of the entire ship has undergone a drastic change.]
[Not long after, the battered Storm battle barge managed to escape from the alien fighter group by chance, and led the few remaining fighters to launch a terrifying charge towards the direction of the World Engine.]
["Captain! There are still five minutes until the final impact! However, most of the battle barge's hull is severely damaged, and we cannot implement a soft landing!" The fleet lord Shehzi's urgent voice suddenly came from inside your metal helmet. ]
["Then start the anti-propulsion engine and let Cortana control the battle barge to force a hard landing! As long as the boarding team can successfully land on the surface of the World Engine, it will be a success!"]
[You gave the order to the other party without hesitation.]
[Your magnetic boots are firmly attached to the metal deck of the ship.]
[The continuous bombardment from the enemy fighters and the explosion shock of the ship itself still made your tall body shake slightly. ]
[At this moment, the Storm Battle Barge, which had no way out, had already used the full power of its reactor engine.]
[The huge metal hull poured all the firepower of the defensive turrets into the nearby icy void, while displaying a miraculous flexibility and maneuverability under the attack of the world engine silver light spear.]
["Countdown to impact is three minutes!" You once again heard the roar from Shehze, the Lord of the Fleet.]
[You took a deep breath and quickly waved your hands toward the Star Knights and vehicle drivers who remained silent behind you.]
[Immediately afterwards, all the Astartes monks lowered their heads and checked their weapons and equipment.]
[Storm bolters and various powerful heavy firepower were held tightly in their palms, and power weapons were also carried on the back of their power backpacks. ]
[Accompanied by waves of violent shocks and explosions. ]
[Wisps of black smoke began to appear in your field of vision, and even the breathing device could smell the burning hull.]
[You clearly saw the blood-soaked mortal crew members leading the repair servitors stumbling through the interior of the cabin deck, desperately running towards other cabin parts that were on the verge of collapse.]
[You never officially announced your crazy plan to the entire mortal crew.]
[Apart from the Astartes Brothers, only the female captain Gretus and the navigator know about your crazy behavior.]
[But all of them still chose to trust your judgment, and decided to live and die with the Storm Battle Barge. ]
["One minute left before the collision! All crew members should seek shelter immediately!" Fleet Lord Shehzi's roar interrupted your thoughts.]
[You take a deep breath and clench the metal handle of the storm bolter in your palm.]
["Impact countdown… fifty-five…fifty-four…" At this moment, the mechanical voice of the carrier-based aircraft soul Cortana suddenly echoed in your ears.]
[That cold tone seemed to reveal the last trace of nostalgia and attachment to the void of the universe.]
["Cortana, start all-frequency broadcasts… Target, everyone." You suddenly issued the last order to the carrier-based machine spirit.]
["Thirty… twenty-nine…" The cold countdown from the carrier-based aircraft soul Cortana continued.]
[But your eyes immediately caught sight of a green indicator light suddenly lighting up inside the metal helmet.]
["To all the navy crew members and fighting brothers… Some people say that death is the end of everything, but I think before this end, we can at least do something noble for the human empire, so that we are worthy of the title of 'fighting with gods'!"]
[You blinked subconsciously and spoke to the communication device in a serious tone.]
["I am the Captain of the Astral Knights Chapter, and a coin sent by the Emperor… Regardless of whether this battle is successful or not, it is my greatest honor to fight alongside all of you!"]
[At this moment, with the humming of alarms everywhere, the countdown for the impact of the Storm battle barge has approached the final end.]
["Three…two…one!"]
Thank you for your support!
(End of this chapter)