Warhammer: Start with a dog

In the star revolution surrounding the Rubicon II system in the huge, wild, and remote Drusus sub-sector in the Calixis sector, the core of the huge, ancient main power chamber of the Wandering Port slowly slowly The earth rotates for a week.

The faint red light of the Rubicon 2 star shone into the upper-level senior officer conference room of the central fortress as the main axis of the void hive rotated.

This room, which is rarely fully used except during the war, now gathers almost all the senior officers of the Imperial Navy stationed here and some of their allies - obviously, some people do not really recognize the authority of the Imperial Navy here. Although Port Wandering was initially and later nominally under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Navy, more often than not, serving here was not a good place for an ambitious Imperial Navy officer.

The expressions on people's faces range from solemn to panic to confusion to greed.

"Gentlemen." Larius Sanse, the titular commander-in-chief of Wandering Port, cleared his throat. Although this man took care of himself as elegantly and rigorously as possible, he could not stop himself from saying that not all the guests on the invitation were present. The frustrated rear admiral tried his best to appear dignified and convincing.

Although in the eyes of most civilians here, Larius is undoubtedly a glorious and great officer and a successful person, only the real upper class people know that the most influential person in Wandering Port is not the Empire. Navy, Advocate, Adeptus Mechanicus, Ecclesiarchy, or Inquisition.

after all.

After starting from here and crossing the Great Mouth, law, rules, order and even the God Emperor's Star Torch may not be as important as wealth——

"It should be said that this was the case for centuries before the series of strange events we have here."

Some of the people sitting around the long table nodded, while others continued to listen.

"but!"

The commander of the Imperial Navy's Wanderport Space Station slapped his gloved hands on the table.

He shouted, "But now! Gentlemen! Things are different! I believe that each of you, everyone sitting here, should have heard that in recent times, we here, our country The small port, the incredible facts that happened in our last space port before going to Kronos expansion - the temporary subspace resistance given, the body repair reported by the astrological choir, the madness The members of the Navigator family and the Chamber of Commerce seem to be rushing here, and - those - "

He paused for a moment, as if there was something unspeakable or taboo, "-Those who are highly suspected to be experienced Astartes disguised as... service personnel. The throne is on you. Just saying this sentence makes me feel ridiculous." , I hope the bishop can perform a purification prayer for me later.”

Some murmured in agreement.

"...So we are gathered here today. The first thing we need to discuss is what is happening here. As far as I know, in the past three weeks, the number of people pouring into Wandering Port has increased compared to the same period before. At least five times more, and more people are coming to us in order to see the so-called Holy Communion, angels and miracles. So the issue we want to discuss today is, first of all, my dear friends and staff, Is there anything more you can tell us about these recent events?"

At this time, a naval officer sitting at the table stood up and spoke first. The commander recognized that this was Samour, one of his confidants, and he nodded to him. Indeed, well, he knew that he would not let him embarrass himself in a meeting like this.

"According to intelligence," the naval officer said, "the earliest changes started with the opening of those two strange stores. Yes, everyone, it is the 'Silver Mask' Royal Store. I believe that even if you have not bought it His name will also be heard in his products. To be honest, even the respected master builder and his devout colleagues in our mechanical shrine cannot fully understand the technology used in the products of this store. Crack…”

At this point, someone suddenly raised a question.

"With all due respect, Major Samour, I have no intention of going against you, but I want to know, with such technology, why can this store be opened openly under our jurisdiction?" The speaker heard the reputation. Go and discover that the person who interrupted was Grand Law Enforcement Officer Dorin of the Ministry of Justice. This stern top local official of the Ministry of Justice has always been famous for his strict admonitions to the citizens of the empire and his resolute suppression of heresy and evil.

"That's right, Lord Dolin, although we can't crack it for the time being, it is obvious that their products and technology are endorsed by an imperial forging world."

"A forge world? Which one? I am quite familiar with the forge worlds in this sub-sector and even the entire Calixis sector. I have not heard of any forge world whose masters have recently discovered a new STC, or are proficient in it. Such extreme anti-gravity skills." Another person also raised his question. He was wearing some kind of his own work uniform and was obviously a representative of the shipyard.

"Belakarn. Belakarn Forge World. In fact, according to our naval procurement directory, this is not an unknown new forge world or a small forge world. It once had a large number of important orders. And it's quite a long history, I'm sure you've heard of it."

The senior technician who got the answer frowned his thick and messy eyebrows, "That's true, but Bella Kahn? As far as I know, it has not communicated with the outside world for nearly five centuries. This may be new news. Moreover, My great-great-grandfather recorded it. Isn't it famous for its stasis stance technology? It has never been famous for the manufacture of anti-gravity engines in any record."

"But this is the fact. Although they did not directly put the 'Bela Kahn' logo on the product, but used the trademark name 'Silver Mask', those abbreviations and origin graphic codes are printed on the import tariff documents Yes, they even submitted the customs declaration documents, shipping bills, invoices and other documents honestly and with all legal procedures. Well, the codes showing the origin and manufacturing world on those documents are Bella Kahn, and Bella Kahn. It is indeed a legitimate, loyal ancient Imperial forge world, so we have no reason to intercept these products and prevent them from being sold here."

"All the documents? All the legal documents? All the procedures are in compliance? Are all their products legal and entering our ports normally? This is really surprising news, compared to whether they are illegal or smuggled It also surprised me,” said a chamber of commerce representative.

"It changed my mind a bit. Originally, I was already very dissatisfied with the big battle they had in the Court of the Dead. You know, that place is now more crowded than the cathedral in the central fortress. Employees of the Ministry of Justice We are already under the pressure of working overtime day and night, and we are almost unable to cope with the surging crowds, and you morons who only care about making money refuse to let us block the port to control the flow of people entering! "

Commander Dorin lashed out angrily. Then the voice changed, "If they are such law-abiding citizens of the empire, maybe I can consider asking the negotiators from the Ministry of Justice to choose a time to talk to them."

"The Imperial Navy has no objections." The space station commander immediately responded, "It would be best if Law Enforcement Officer Dorin is willing to talk for us. Before that, do you have any latest holy relics that can be here? Summarize it? In addition to those we already know, such as the 'Holy Fire in the Eyes', such as the 'Exorcism Communion', such as those suspected of being Emperor Angels... hotel operators, and the calm and gentle Black Templar monks and They're the champions of the Emperor's will. I think it's ridiculous to think that this is all happening within a few kilometers of me! It's ridiculous!"

"Oh, yes." The priest, who is the representative of the state religion, said, "For example, well, there is more than one respectable and noble Emperor Champion monk of the Black Templar."

"What?"

"Yes, in fact, all our sects here currently admit that they now have three venerable Emperor's Champions."

"...Very good, I can even think of what will happen after this new news comes out. Maybe we should consider adding more ports and accommodation in the roaming port again. And Mr. Dolin, the Legal Department may need to call some from the main star region. reinforce?"

Captain Karsus Hal, the representative of the mercenaries, had been watching all this with a cold eye from the beginning. At this time, he suddenly said, "But aren't you worried?" He said, "Don't you think about what will or has happened? How bad is the situation that requires three Emperor Champions to suddenly gather here? Although I have not seen their battle, I have heard about the Black Templar Expedition Fleet-not to mention those other things, I have carefully observed it? Those waiters in that restaurant who claim to be just reformers, ordinary reformers?! I bet each of them can kill an entire hive by themselves. Aren’t you worried if they show up here? On the contrary, what unimaginable horror will appear here? "

"Actually," Grand Enforcer Dolin turned to him, "I have considered it. The result of thinking is that I finally had to use drugs and some strong methods to make myself sleep. It is useless to talk more, let us do the things in front of us first. , if it is such a big battle, the involvement of the entire Wandering Port will be small. Perhaps it is a trivial matter for the entire galaxy, or even our entire sub-sector, to be involved. Maybe the entire sector will be shaken by this. In the face of an incident of this magnitude, your and my personal will are too small. Hal. Before the boots fall, the only thing we can do is to pray devoutly to the God Emperor and do what we are doing. Wait and see what happens.”