StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

On the morning of January 7th.

Grande Administrative Region, Revolutionary Army Base in Montecato Town.

As in past wars with the Zerg, reliable Revolutionary Army engineering regiments began to build fortifications, bases, or outposts around existing buildings after the fighting forces recaptured cities and towns.

This was originally the central square of the town of Montecato, but now it has been transformed into a base surrounded by more than a dozen supply depots, barracks, heavy factories and command centers. Anti-aircraft missiles stand in the middle of these red-painted buildings. The tower's wide open spaces are home to a parking platform and field medical center.

The town of Montecato, which was once a hunting ground for Fenrisian zerg, has been swept by the Revolutionary Army Airborne Division troops. More than a hundred zerg hiding in houses, vehicles and irrigation canals have been completely eliminated.

The work of collecting the corpses of the killed townspeople and repairing damaged roads and living facilities began on the day the bugs were cleared away. Even though the revolutionary army had experienced many battles with the bugs, those who died in extremely tragic ways on the streets and in residential houses The corpses still made the soldiers who collected them so uncomfortable that they had difficulty eating normally for many days.

In order to prevent the zerg virus from spreading in the military camp through the overgrown bacteria blanket, the Revolutionary Army used refined high-energy gas oil to burn out all the bacteria blankets, and then cremated all the corpses and buried them. All steps and processes must be strictly followed. The next day a storm washed away most of the blood, and seemed to take away all the people who had lived here and the nightmare.

Those still alive were temporarily placed aboard a Nova Squadron science ship, where they were tested for the deadly Zerg virus.

Because the revolutionary army found that Haji's infection was more terrifying than the infection in the Sara and Antiga systems. If the Fenris group is a group that is good at exquisite and efficient hunting, the other group of brainworm Carlos that came to Haji is a group that is good at infection. They are even more inclined to drive infected humans Combat.

Haiji's Zerg virus has undergone significant changes compared to the ones that appeared before. The sequencing of the RNA has undergone fundamental changes. It can be said that they are two completely different viruses from before. Just like the zerg themselves are always evolving, the virus is always changing.

This is also the real reason why human technology has never been able to develop an effective antidote. The zerg virus mutates too fast and cannot be cured at all. Augustus once asked Tassadar for help, but because the protoss could not be infected by the zerg, there was no need for the protoss to develop an antidote in this area before, and there were not enough scientists around Tassadar to carry out related research. R\u0026D work.

If Augustus wants to get help from the Protoss in the future, he can only count on Al.

At this time, an APOD transport ship painted by the Demon of Heaven was landing on the apron of the base. When Augustus, who was wearing a dark gray cloak with golden wolf head epaulettes, walked down the ramp lowered by the transport ship, a colonel and brigade commander of the First Guards Division of the Revolutionary Army and a dozen senior officers and staff officers were walking. Standing straight there waiting for him.

The strong wind in Haiji blew the skirts and long hems of the dark gray military coats of the Revolutionary Army officers, and a crimson flag swayed in the wind.

"Marshal, the main zerg nests in the Grand Land area have been cleared, and the remaining zerg have fled into the well-developed underground wormholes. The dark and narrow underground cave world is their best battlefield terrain." Colonel Gorod, commander of the 1st Brigade of the Guards Division, saluted Augustus.

Colonel Gorod was originally an army captain in the 33rd Ground Assault Division, Augustus' brother, and came from the isolated colonial world of Tartarus. After his old boss Arcturus Mengsk openly declared himself an enemy of the Terran Confederacy, he chose to withdraw from the army and proved his loyalty to Augustus.

"Colonel, I would rather know how many people you have saved." Augustus stood on the crowded tarmac, with Tychus Finlay and Corporal Faraday guarding his sides. One of the two people had a face full of impatience, while the other had his head slightly raised because of a sense of mission that was beyond honor.

".We dispatched companies, special tactics troops and rangers to all areas where there might be survivors, but we were unable to rescue many people." Colonel Gorod sighed: "Except for the city, the outer areas At most, the villages and towns only have a few machine gun turrets and missile towers used to defend against bandits and interstellar pirates, and there are no policies or measures to deal with the invasion of the Zerg. This is not bad, the huge slums of Haiji are where the most people died."

"We have probably only rescued more than 20,000 people. Not counting those in the city, the dead are conservatively estimated to be more than three million." Only then did the colonel give the specific number: "There are almost no injured, and only a few can't be said to be injured." The Haiji, who were either lucky or unlucky, were burned by the mutalisaurus's acid and saved their lives by pretending to be dead."

"You have done a good job. At least we have rescued so many people. When facing the Zerg, we can only try to be an optimist." Although Augustus said this, his face Not very pretty.

"All the rescued people have been properly accommodated." Colonel Gorod continued: "Unfortunately, about 8,000 people among them have been infected to varying degrees."

"But let each of you live your life according to your destiny." Augustus was silent for a moment, as if he was mourning for those people.

This is probably the most desperate thing. They escaped when they thought they were about to be eaten by the zerg, but then they learned that they would soon turn into a twisted monster with a hideous appearance. This The joy and sorrow after such a catastrophe is enough to make people suffer from mental breakdown.

"When will the people in the biology laboratory find a way to deal with zerg infection? I don't want to catch a strange disease that will turn me into an idiot." Tychus said.

"I'm afraid this can't be solved in a day or two. The zerg virus is always mutating, and the people of Francos are completely helpless." Augustus was silent for a while, and then asked Colonel Gorod. .

"What are the movements of the federal troops in the city? I learned that they are sending reconnaissance planes to outlying villages and abandoned outposts."

"Since the large forces of the Zerg were detected and evacuated from Haji, the Federation's military operations have become more and more bold. Ten minutes ago, a Federation garrison just exchanged fire with our garrison at the New St. Francis Church." Colonel. As he spoke, Augustus glanced around and strode towards the command center with a vigorous and resolute style.

No matter how kind and easy-going Augustus was on weekdays, he was now accustomed to giving orders from a high position. Augustus was a stern marshal, always calm, serious, restrained and convincing. He was also, not surprisingly, a charismatic commander. He was extremely confident, but that didn't translate into arrogance.

In any case, who Augustus was depends on who was commentating on it and what position those people held. Some people began to worry that the powerful Augustus would be getting further and further away from the people he swore to protect, but more people thought that was just nonsense.

"Go on, colonel," Augustus said as he walked away.

"Once the Confederate forces are convinced that the zerg have evacuated Haji, they will likely attack us immediately," the colonel said. "They are detecting our outposts and bases with increasing frequency while refusing to engage in any contact with our forces. communication, even when our troops are fighting the Zerg."

"This is a precursor to an imminent large-scale attack. General Saul Korek knows very well that there is absolutely no possibility of peace talks between the federal army and the revolutionary army." Augustus had already walked into the command center as he spoke. , a combat map drawn by Colonel Gorod is displayed on the wall opposite the gate of the combat city.

The command room was well lit, with transparent glass on both sides. Officers and staff stood on both sides of Augustus when he walked towards the battle map.

"If I were you, I wouldn't talk nonsense to those Federation bastards." Tychus couldn't help but say when Augustus looked at the battle map.

"This is a rare time when I agree with your opinion, Tychus." Augustus nodded: "But I believe that the first one to launch an attack must be Haiji's federal army."

"I asked people to investigate the information of the local military commander Saul Korek. His career in peacetime was mediocre and he did not fight any tough battles. This man likes to show off his achievements and make up stories just like Duke. for his achievements, he is a complete idiot," he said.

"He has repeatedly appeared on the cover of Haiji fashion magazine to show off his appearance. He is more like a politician or celebrity who likes to show off. You know, Tykes, I have always favored people who are willing to do things down-to-earth."

"Just wait. If our Korek wants to attack us first, then he will definitely make a big mistake in tactics and strategy. Waiting for work, the enemy will be the one who reveals his flaws first. This is what I said in my I learned it from my swordsmanship teacher.”

"The Zerg's siege of Grand City caused heavy losses to the garrison there, but if they continue to rely on strong defenses to hold on, unless orbital bombardment is used to destroy the entire city. Then, since they withstood the Zerg's attack, we will also It can be easily taken without any reason,” Colonel Gorod said.

"But I think the federal military commanders may rush into action without even knowing how many troops we have deployed in Haji."

"I don't believe he has such courage." Tychus said: "We are not some local militia with backward equipment or low-class pirates. The most important thing is that those bastards from Nova Squadron have just surrendered. us."

"If they kneel down and beg him now, Master Finley, I might be able to show kindness and get around them, right?"

"Call the command center. I am Lieutenant Colonel Rouen, the commander of the 34th Battalion. The federal army launched an attack on Hill 1174. There are at least two semi-motorized infantry divisions and two armored regiments on our front." At this time, The holographic projection screen inside the command room suddenly lit up.

The sound on the other side was intermittent, obviously interfered by federal equipment.

"Hold your position, reinforcements will be here soon!" Colonel Gorod immediately replied.

"Look what I said?" Augustus found the location of Highland 1174 on the combat map and noticed that the area was an extremely wide plain area, which was quite suitable for armored troops and large corps operations. But that also means that this hasty federal army will become a living target of the Revolutionary Army's air force.

"They can't keep their composure." He said in a deep voice, "Now it's our turn to strike hard."

"After receiving the order, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armored Brigades of the Revolutionary Army immediately set out to advance along the Bevoker-Tolean Highway to assist the 1174 Highlands. If possible, advance all the way." Augustus said The attack route is drawn on the battle map.

"The Revolutionary Army's 2nd, 5th, and 7th Divisions west of Grande City in the Solon area and the two Goliath robot armored battalions and Ward's four artillery regiments set out from the station to the east and took a direct Grande City. Zander Marquez served as the commander-in-chief of this operation," he said.

"This military operation will be carried out with the cooperation of the Air Force. Please read the issued mission briefing in detail for the specific time and space arrangements."

Augustus took off his gloves and threw them on the command table next to him: "Tell the generals that I hope to see the governor of Hagy before sunset."

"Yes, Marshal." The officers and staff in the command room immediately saluted and took away the documents on the table to perform their tasks. Colonel Gorod is still standing by Augustus' side, because the main task of his troops now is to protect Augustus in the command center.

"The outcome of this game is already determined." Tychus chuckled: "How long can we stay in Haji? The brothers are in Antiga, and Char and Haji have been running back and forth for so long. It's time to take a good rest. "

"The zerg don't rest, Tychus," Augustus said. "If the enemy doesn't rest, I won't rest either. Once we're done with Haji, we will return to Antiga Prime."

"By the way, has anyone seen the Dark Patriarch Zeratul of the Dark Templar? His whereabouts are unknown after returning to the Council from the abandoned federal border checkpoint. I guess that sneaky guy must be planning something bad. "At this time, Tychus suddenly asked.

"When Haiji was first discovered, there were many ruins of ancient cities on it. You must know that there were no humans here originally. If cultural relics are found, they must be from aliens. This is what human archaeologists in the Koprulu Sector are doing. Work done." Augustus said: "Zeratul told me before leaving that there is likely to be an ancient Xel'Naga temple on this planet."

"Temple? We have been dealing with the nagging guys during this period. You should trust those guys who will steal your thoughts." Tychus shrugged.

In the following time, Augustus and Tychus were waiting in the command center for reports from the frontline troops:

At 1.7.11:45, the 1st Armored Brigade arrived at Highland 1174 and was in contact with the enemy. The 2nd and 3rd Armored Brigades were north of the Grande River. ——The 1st Armored Brigade Headquarters.

On 1.7.13:23, the Fifth Division had completed the encirclement of the main city of Granland. Instead of surrendering, the enemy defenders dared to fight back and resisted. ——The headquarters of the Fifth Division of the Revolutionary Army.

At 1.7.14:06, the enemies on the front of Highland 1174 began to retreat, but it did not turn into a rout. Our troops were pursuing them. ——The 1st Armored Brigade Headquarters.

At 1.7.16:38, our troops entered the city and the defenders were retreating towards the Governor's Palace.

On 1.7.16:57, our troops invaded the Haiji Governor's Mansion.

At 1.7.17:04, our army won a complete victory.

After friendly negotiations, Hage Governor Ent McMaster agreed to be summoned by Marshal Augustus Mengsk - Commander General Xander Marks - before sunset.

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