StarCraft: Tyranid Empire

Albion, Port Adams.

At dawn, when the sky is just getting dark, the towering transmitting towers and staggered dock buildings of Adams Port are reflected in the sparkling waves of the seaside. The pale sky is pure and transparent, as if you can reach out and touch the stars shining like gems. The blue sea water washed over the fine white sand on the shore over and over again, and the sea surface gradually turned a fiery red under the rising sun.

Even before the sun rises, Port Adams is ablaze with lights. In the morning breeze, a black special operations transport ship landed steadily in the port. The strong wind caused by the propeller made the trousers of the ground crew crackle.

This peculiar transport ship is painted with a skull helmet logo, which means that its safety level is extremely high. This is indeed the case. The number of Viking fighters escorting this transport ship is much greater than the old Wraith fighters in Adams Port.

Adams Starport is just an Imperial Navy port located on the border of the Tyranid Empire. It was originally built to provide supplies for the Imperial fleets cruising on the border. Since its completion, the soldiers in the military port have never seen such a large battle.

Albion, this rocky planet covered with beautiful grasslands, has always been in a quiet corner, far away from the prosperity of the core world and far away from the conflicts and wars.

Immigrants arrived in Albion during the Old Confederacy and grazed sheep on the vast grasslands. The immigrants of Albion lived a relatively prosperous life through the wool trade and the high-quality output of the quarries, and it was not until the outbreak of the Second Total War that they formally applied for annexation to the Tyranid Empire.

Fortunately, although the insect swarms approached Albion many times, they never visited this distant world where most of the land was still primitive and wild.

God knows what big trouble happened to Adams Military Port this time.

"This ship flew over from the Phaethon battlefield. I dare say it must have something to do with insects." Captain Maren Ayers tightened her spotless collar and stared intently. Staring at the special operations transport ship that had just stopped.

Phaethon was the center of the latest major war, and as the name continues to appear more and more among the Imperial military and in reports, people almost always think of the zerg when they think of Phaethon.

However, the Battle of Phaethon was over, and now there wasn't even a single zerg to be seen there.

Imperial soldiers as far away as Albion also received news of the Empire's victory in Phaethon. The humans once again defeated and expelled the zerg swarm from the Koprulu sector. Phaethon's victory meant that the Second Total War had come to an end, but no one knew whether it was just a brief truce.

In the imperial political propaganda, the imperial army undoubtedly won the Battle of Phaethon with its tenacious will and unyielding spirit. While the empire's soldiers and civilians were rejoicing, they had no time to consider what the reported "secret weapons" used by the empire were.

"If I were you, I wouldn't ask more questions." Lieutenant Colonel Travis Orran is responsible for managing everything at Adams Military Port, but as far as he knows, no less than the Imperial Navy General has ever inquired about this transport ship. Four.

Trevas is a standard imperial soldier, tall and elegant, combining excellent abilities and excellent military qualities. Beside him stood a row of Imperial Navy soldiers in power armor. Each piece of power armor had been carefully maintained and sparkled in the sun.

"We never do anything beyond our authority and responsibilities." When the gangway of the special operations transport ship opened, Maren immediately stood up straight. The person on board the Baobuqi transport ship was a general, but such a person would never come to a rural place like Albion.

If a general comes, it won't be bad for them. The most troublesome thing was the Marines who stopped for a while at Port Adams. Most of those soldiers who might have just withdrawn from the front line looked down upon the Navy who was hiding in the rear and didn't have to go to the battlefield at all.

Ever since Emperor Augustus Mengsk announced the Great Recruitment, the army originally composed mostly of revolutionaries has suddenly received a mixed supply of soldiers. The most annoying thing about this group of soldiers is that they always provoke local girls, but the next order these people have to go many light years away.

This is why the Navy always thinks the Marines are brainless.

The first people to step out of the gangway were two Royal Guardsmen wearing gorgeous power armor. Maren's eyes suddenly widened. Their carefully forged armor plates inlaid with gold edges seemed to have been polished and waxed. They were so gorgeous. outrageous.

But don't think that the Royal Guards are just showy. Once these veterans who have followed the emperor from the revolution to life and death put on these expensive armors, they will immediately transform into Tyranid supermen.

Maren followed his commander, Trevas, and followed the Royal Guards who came down, knowing that today's incident was absolutely extraordinary. If the Royal Guards came to Albion, could the Emperor be far behind?

The Royal Guards who came up from the transport ship wordlessly took over the control of this place from Lieutenant Colonel Trevas Oran, but he would never complain.

"I am Captain of the Royal Guard, Corporal Faraday." An officer in Royal Guard armor walked towards Maren and Trevas, followed by two marauders in gold and red armor. These marauders, known as the Bulwark Guards, were like giants clad in steel. The orange eyes under their helmets seemed to be glaring down at everyone.

"Corporal Faraday." Lieutenant Colonel Trevas could hardly believe that a guard captain who was trusted by the emperor was just a corporal. Faraday could even take command of Korhal's defense forces on the emperor's behalf when Emperor Augustus was away at Korhal, as he was supposed to be a general.

"You can also call me Corporal General Faraday." This is obviously not the first time that Faraday has been asked this question. This is as troublesome as trying to explain that Tychus Finley, the great imperial hero, is just a mere soldier.

"I understand." Trevas thought he understood.

"Where is the Adams Research Station?" The other party didn't have much time to chat. He had an urgent task on his shoulders.

Although Albion is only a fringe world far away from Korhal, it has the best alien research station in the star field. Since the swarm often prioritizes revenge on those human worlds that dare to dissect and study zerg, Albion's laboratory has always maintained the highest level of confidentiality.

Adams Research Station has a complete large-scale anti-psionic laboratory, which can isolate the telepathy between individual zerg and the swarm.

"It's only about ten minutes away, and I've prepared the armored vehicle." Trevas pointed to the colonial armored transport vehicle parked next to Faraday.

"This is the largest transport vehicle I can find in the shortest time. I hope it will be enough." Trevas knew that the top was transporting a special cargo to the Adams Research Station.

He was in charge of such things, and knew that these goods were probably zerg or some other alien creatures, such as Byshel whalebirds or Slane elemental creatures. But there had never been a shipment that had to be escorted by the Royal Guard before.

Trevas simply couldn't imagine what would happen next.

As he spoke, four royal guards were carrying a sarcophagus that seemed to be made of black iron from the transport ship. Behind the sarcophagus were several graceful female royal ghost agents wearing golden masks.

"The Xel'Naga sarcophagus is made of materials that can block telepathy and spiritual links. It was found in the underground ruins of Aiur. It is just big enough to hold a protoss." Faraday said to Lieutenant Colonel Trevas:

"Tell your men to be careful and don't try to get close to it."

Emperor Augustus would always take some local specialties wherever he went. Although his little hands were somewhat unclean, the things he brought along were useful.

"I understand." Trevas' heart was pounding, saying don't explain to me. The more you know, the faster you will die.

The word Xel'Naga has always been closely associated with alien mysticism. It is said that this ancient race existed before the birth of the stars. They are the creators, and the origin of everything is also the end of everything. In short, this kind of rhetoric is inseparable from the mysterious phenomena in the universe.

Most of the scientists who studied the Xel'Naga have become madmen, and the technology that existed before eternity is still unreasonable and incomprehensible even from today's human perspective.

Trevas knew two Navy colleagues who had come into contact with the Celestial Spirit artifacts. Without exception, they all claimed that they heard strange noises and weird murmurs when they were close to the artifacts. After that, the guy who was originally an unbeliever converted to Christianity, and the other guy who was originally a believer became a heretic.

"Xel'Naga?" Captain Malen next to him opened his eyes wide again, his beautiful big eyes full of curiosity. Little did she know that her boss was trying to slap her twice.

"Don't ask too much, this is not incompetent." Trevas couldn't help scolding Maren. There are many female students in the navy. They may be first-class pilots and navigators, but after all, they are still too young.

".Ah." At this time, the Xel'Naga sarcophagus suddenly shook, as if the mummy bound inside was wailing, mourning, and screaming.

The wailing sounded directly from the hearts of everyone present. A terrible palpitation immediately captured everyone's hearts, and all kinds of pain and sadness immediately surged into their hearts.

When expressed, the language is still clumsy, and only the more direct emotions are shocking.

Fortunately, Port Adams is almost separated from the main settlement of the Albion people by a continent. Otherwise, if there happened to be a herdsman driving a hoverbike to drive his sheep nearby, he would definitely find that all the docile herbivores he raised had been eaten by this person. The sound spirit can be frightened and paralyzed by the scream.

"What is that?" Maren almost fell to the ground under the direct impact of such strong emotions. The reaction of those present could not be much better than hers. Fortunately, the internal circulation system of power armor is very advanced. The magic of modern technology is that no one will notice even if you pee your pants.

"That is..." the little girl said in surprise:

"That sounded like a goose quacking."

Next to him, Lieutenant Colonel Trevas' face was also pale. According to the Lieutenant Colonel's past style, if the Royal Guards were not present now, he would have rushed over with his men and wielded an electromagnetic gun to physically exorcise the demon.

But before Faraday of the Royal Guard could say anything, in the eyes of Captain Marron, a white-haired old man rushed out of the special operations transport ship and even killed himself in a hurry when he got off the gangway. With one kick, he fell hard to the ground.

Although the old man's limbs were uncoordinated, his body was still strong. After a hard fall, he got up immediately, rushed to the Xel'Naga sarcophagus, and used the walking stick he carried to support it to check the condition of the sarcophagus.

"That's Dr. Narud." Faraday did not explain the source of the strange noise, but instead seemed to explain who the embarrassed old man was: "The chief scientist of Emperor Augustus, the greatest zerg physiologist in history. , Xel'Naga scholar."

"What's in there?" Maren asked.

"A hopeless, miserable soul," Faraday said.

"Send it away quickly." Lieutenant Colonel Trevas said, don't scare me.

"Doctor, you promised me that this sarcophagus is foolproof." The next moment, a tall man wearing a gray and black military coat appeared on the gangway of the transport ship. He only wore a long-brimmed military hat with the imperial emblem instead of a crown, but everyone recognized their king.

"If Sath succeeds in sending a call for help, the Overlord will be able to find Albion, and I will never allow that to happen."

"Don't worry, this is just an unexpected episode." Dr. Narud also breathed a sigh of relief at this time: "Sass is an ancient brain worm, much more ancient and powerful than Alpha. Although it has endured With the crushing blow of Nova Impact, Sath regained his terrifying power faster than we thought."

"We wouldn't have to look for the nearest alien lab if it hadn't become uncontrollable."

"It must be that way." The emperor's tone left no room for doubt.

"What you say is the law of the empire," Narud said.

"Your Majesty." At this moment, everyone was bowing to Emperor Augustus.

"You have all worked hard, there is no need to be constrained by etiquette." Augustus waved his hand and said.

"You are Maren, the daughter of Dr. Ayers." The emperor saw Maren at a glance: "I didn't expect you to be here. The last time I saw you was in Augustgrad."

Maren's father is the famous geneticist Dr. Taron Ayres, who is currently researching Zerg genetic samples at the Royal Academy of Sciences. The relationship between father and daughter was not very good, but no one expected that Dr. Ayers' daughter would join the Imperial Marines before she finished college.

Dr. Tallon was a close friend of the emperor and had contacts with the royal family.

"It's a great honor, my lord." Maren said respectfully.

"Since you are the daughter of Ayres, I want to test you. What do you think is in the sarcophagus?" Augustus became interested.

"I guess that's a Cerebrate." Maren didn't know that Sass was the name of a Cerebrate, but she clearly knew what a Cerebrate was: "Among the Zerg, only the Cerebrate has powerful psychic power. .”

Maren has seen out-of-control human telepaths emit something akin to psychic screams. Compared with Cerebrates, this is different. Although the power of human psykers is much weaker, they can cause terrible harm to their kind.

But essentially, this is all a form of mental attack.

There is no doubt that she has also been exposed to information related to brainworms. After all, there was a brainworm living in the palace in Augustgrad.

"You are very smart, little girl." Emperor Augustus showed an appreciative smile, which was very friendly. In anyone's eyes, it was as if the emperor was smiling only at himself in the crowd: "That is indeed a brain worm."

"Sass the Cerebrate, an immortal lord of the swarm."

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