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Reader walks into the archives of the Slims as soon as the reader step in he was greeted by bolter fire. The reader rushes to cover as the bolter rounds sail past the reader.
HEY GUYS I have started working on the Warhammer 40k DXD crossover. I will be working on it when I get the brain burst. I will be seriously working on it when I get the next chapter of Son of a Titan out so look out it's on its way ;)
"When I first came to Reach I looked upon its people and I thought "This is what humanity should of looked like"."- Durzo headmaster of Preserver Academe.
"So what would you like to know about?" Wolfgang asked the Black dragon.
"Everything." The Marine answered back.
(Brace yourselves the lore is a comin)
"During the age of Progress humanity reached out to the stars in vast colonization starships. They were sent into space to find habitable worlds to colonize and expand the human civilization. One such ship was named The Traveler, The ship my ancestors came on. This ship traveled the stars for centuries. Planet after planet, system after system, and they had not found a planet suitable for them. A large majority of the passengers were starting to worry if they had gone too far into space. With nothing faster than light travel available at the time they were considering turning back. The council on-board the ship decided that they had came to far to stop now so they pressed on. It is speculated that The Traveler went through a wormhole at one point but that is of yet unconfirmed."
"Ten years later the on board systems started to detect anomalies." The space marines eyebrows lifted. "But the anomalies did not affect the ship, nor did the ship's passengers report anything abnormal, so they pressed on. A few years later they entered a system, which was later named the Omega Eridanus Star System. The Traveler continued through the system, once they passed a gargantuan gas giant they spotted what they were looking for such a long time, a habitable planet."
"This planet was Reach." The Space marine conceded
Wolfgang nodded before continuing. "The ship's council brought it to a vote. Keep going or land and make this planet their new home. However the council could not come to a clear consciences, some thought that it would be too dangerous and would be too much trouble. The ships sensors were detecting many species of large and dangerous animals. After a long argument it was decided that they would land on the planet, however the Knights that were on hand would be deployed first. They would determine whether or not they could defend an outpost with the knight walkers. If they could fend off the inhabitants for two weeks without losing half their knights then the colony ship would touchdown, and colonize the planet. So three lances (one lance equals four knights) of knight walkers were dispatched to the planet."
"They landed in a large open plain and started to set up an outpost. The first day went smoothly, no attacks and the outpost was up and running, nothing on radar, and not a cloud in sight. But that was just the calm before the storm. The next day they were attacked by large wolf-like animals. Their pack tactics brought down two knights before the wolves were driven off. The next day they had to fight they had to deal with a huge earthworm, lucky the knights killed it without casualties. The next day a storm hit putting a whole lance out of action. After that another pack of wolves tried to attack the knights again, this time the wolf like creatures only brought down one knight."
"One of the pilots of the knights by the name of Yve Rose decided to go find the alpha of the creatures and kill it. His reasoning was that if he killed it, it could cause the creatures to leave the outpost alone out of fear. With his Gauntlet class-knight he went into a large forest to find the alpha. He was not seen for three days, but on the forth he returned with the corpse of the alpha. His knight was barley functional and Yve was heavily wounded. He was treated for his wounds but despite the medical staffs best efforts he passed away. Thanks to his sacrifice no more of the Wolf-like creatures came to attack the outpost."
"After his death, the remaining knights started to venture away from the outpost slaying any hostile animal they came across. When the deadline had come the knights had cleared out fifty miles of land and the outpost had grow into a large fort. The knight pilots gave their report to the council and it was decided that they would make this planet their new home, but it needed a name. The Traveler had not made contact with another human vessel for over two-hundred years so they believed that they had reached farthest into the galaxy. So the planet was named after their accomplishment… Reach."
"With the rest of the knights planetside and the landing site for the colony was safe The Traveler touched down and the people started to make this planet their new home. Under the protection of the knights the colony flourished and three small cities were built up in only ten years time. In honor of Yve Rose's sacrifice his family was given a very large area of land to build their house upon and a lance of brand new knights to use for their family."
Just then the door to the living room opened and in stepped the Eldar ranger that Wolfgang saved.
"What is it Xeno?" The Space marine hissed before Wolfgang spoke.
"I need to speak with the him." The Eldar hissed back.
"You can wait. We are discussing matters of importance to humanity and your presence is not needed." The Black Dragon said standing up.
"While the Space marine is correct, be it put more harshly, we are busy. But I guess I am at a good point to pause. What is it?" Wolfgang said putting his defusing skills to the test.
"I want to know how you learned our language." She demanded.
Wolfgang smiled. "I picked it up."
"NO! You Mon-keigh don't just "pick up" our language!" she said taking a few steps forward.
The Maine moved to intercept the Eldar but Wolfgang put up his hand to stop him.
"If you are so determined to know then I will tell you. An Eldar Bonesinger helped raised me when I was a baby." The Eldar's eyes shot open and the space marine turned to look at him. "She would often speak in your language around me." Wolfgang chuckled. "Believe it or not, my first words were in the Eldar's language. Since my mother was good friends with the Eldar she asked if she would teach me and she accepted."
The Eldar just stared at Wolfgang speechless.
"If that is all then I would like to get back to my discussion with the Space marine." Wolfgang said staring back.
"What where you two talking about?" she asked sternly.
"That is none of you concern Eldar." The marine growled.
The Elder looked at the space marine then to Wolfgang. Then walked over to the sofa, sat down then crossed her legs. The marine moved to remove her but Wolfgang stopped him. "I could care less if she knows or not, it's not like she can do anything with it."
The marine looked to Wolfgang for a few seconds snorted then sat down or the fair side of the sofa.
"Right… where was I?" Wolfgang asked the marine.
"The Rose family received the knights."
"Right Right. Fast forward to the age of strife and the people of Reach were starting to build small warships, on the planet surface, so that they could go back and find humanity to report their success on the planet. As you probably know this was around the time psykers started to appear on human worlds. Reach was no different. When psykers first appeared everybody's initial reaction was "Oh wizards are real… neat." But untrained psyker can attract daemons, however from the history we have… acquired over the years from the Imperium we found out that daemons only started to appear on Reach about five years after they did for other planets. Normally the only planets to survive these attacks were planets who killed psykers when ever they found them. Reach did not do this."
"Instead to believe in our technology to protects us from the foul creatures of the Warp. One day a massive Warp portal opened in one of the cities and daemons of Slaanesh poured out." The Eldar flinched at the motion of the Chaos god. "They overran the city in a day and started their way to the next. The next one fell and the next and the next. The first city they had problems with was one that had three lances of Knights stationed there. They held off the daemons for three days and two nights, buying time for the civilians in the city to escape. All three lances fell during the third night. With three lances down that left only five left on the entire planet."
"Why were there only eight lances?" The Eldar question.
"The only problem we had on Reach were the large animals, and once the city defenses were set up we really didn't need them anymore. The only people that had them were the Rose family and the few that were passed down throughout the generations and the ones that were not scrapped for parts."
"After four months had passed every city on Reach was destroyed expect for the city that housed the Rose's Fortress Keep. When the daemons came for the last city they were met by the Rose Knight pilots just outside the city walls. The seven knights fought for the last city with every inch of their soul, knowing that if they failed here everything that they knew and loved would die. So for ten days they fought, standing together not letting a single daemon have an inch on them."
"Ten days of constant fighting, I doubt that." The Eldar scoffed.
"They had no need for sleep because they removed their brains from their bodies and implanted them into their knights." Wolfgang said coldly. "They sacrificed everything to protect their homes. That might not seem like much nowadays but back then it was a big sacrifice. So I would appreciate if you would not shit on their sacrifice." He finished giving the Eldar a cold glare.
"They willingly turned themselves into dreadnoughts, noble intentions indeed." The marine said with approval.
"After after two years of protecting the last city from daemons the knights started to push back against the daemon horde. Slowly they took back each city one by one until they came to the city where the daemons first appeared. When they arrived they only found a city filled to the brim with corpses and cultist all fucking each other. They knew this city was lost so they fought their their way to the center of the city and detonated a nuke. This war was later named the First Slaanesh War."
"When they returned home they here hailed as The Heroes of Reach. They were paraded through the city, people yelling their thanks to them as they walked by. The people decided to make the Rose family their rulers, so the Rose family became what is known as House Rose and the medieval caste system of ruling began. The knights were given nobleman titles and their Knights were deemed as sacred and only could be piloted by members of House Rose."
"Twenty years later when the lord of House Rose died a man by the name of Jeff Rose took his place as the new lord of House Rose and ruler of Reach. He knew that the daemons would return one day so he deemed the Knights as a symbol of honor, and not sacred machines that only the members of House Rose could use. He then started a mass production of Knights to defend Reach from the next daemon attack. On that day the Corp of Knights was established and the common man had a chance at piloting a Knight."
"Fifty years later, another Warp portal opened and more daemons of Slaanesh poured out. By this time The People of Reach rebuilt three cities, but this time each city had a full company of Knights to defend it. When the daemons came to the first city they were utterly annihilated by the sheer overwhelming numbers of troopers and knights." This very short war was called the Second Slaanesh War."
"During the Great Crusade, The noble men of House Rose had a falling out. Geologist unearthed a part of the colony ship that they came to Reach on so long ago. In this part of the ancient ship they found document that outline a new way of government. A government where everyone was free to choose their destiny, where the people chose their leaders. The majority of the nobles really liked the governmental format, others not so much. After a few words of choice were exchanged the details of the government system was released to the public. The people agreed with the proposed form of government and wanted to switch to it. However a fourth of House Rose's nobles threatened to leave the house and form their own if they switched the government to this new kind of government."
"Despite their threats the government was switched and the House Rose Nobles left to form their own House in one of the other cities, these nobles formed House Steiner. The Knights that protected the people of Reach were also given a new title. The Knights of Freedom, or Freedom Knights." Wolfgang explained.
"I assume that this House Steiner fought against your House?" The marine asked.
"Yes they did. But they weren't the only ones that left House Rose. Two more ideas for government formed out, these other two ideas lead to the formation of House Germanovna and House Fumimaro."
"What about the psykers? What became of them?" The Eldar asked.
"They went about their life like any other citizen on Reach. They were just asked not to use their powers so that they would not spawn more daemons. Other volunteered themselves to science so that others could use their powers without having to worry about accidentally summoning a daemon or two." Wolfgang resounded.
"It is also around this Time that AIs were being created to help with everyday life. Not too long after that they were given equal rights as any other citizen. A few years later the creation of warships began again, so that if need be they could bombard a location from orbit."
"Skip to The Horus Heresy, and The people of Reach where still living in ignorant bliss. While the Imperium was dealing with Horus, Reach was enjoying a golden age of culture. A vault from The Traveler was unearthed in where trillions of musical albums from Earth, or Terra it is called now, as well as history from the old planet. Nothing of real importance happened during this time period other then the first warship taking to space. With no methods of FTL travel the warship stayed in the system."
"During the year 625.M32. Another Warp portal opened on Reach but this time it was three times the size of the one during the first Slaanesh War. However daemons where not the only things coming out of the portals. Chaos Space Marines, cultist, and chaos infected Knights came out to fight us. This war would become known as the Third Slaanesh War and it would bring Reach to its knees. Freedom Knights fought Chaos Knights while troopers fought daemons, Chaos Space Marines, and cultist. Things were not going well for Reach, we were looking at the end of our people as we knew it. For thirty long years they fought a losing war."
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"But." Wolfgang started again. "Salvation came from the sky as a ship crash landed into the battlefield. Out of it came a man, his name was Durzo. With his help the people of Reach Pushed back the forces of Chaos then he closed the portal. That War Left Reach scared with the bodies of the Knights that fell in combat. Sometimes the Knights AI searches for its missing pilot, once and a while dumb kids go wandering into those graveyards never to be seen again." Wolfgang said letting a slight chuckle escape his mouth.
He looked at Rosa, who had joined them not to long ago, and smiled. 'if it wasn't for that dear I would have never of met you.' Wolfgang thought staring at Rosa. She nodded.
"Anyways, two years later Durzo established the Preservers and started training one of the most Elite warriors on Reach. However the forces of Chaos where preparing for another assault on Reach until Durzo created a device that channeled an unknown force that was all around the solar system without us even knowing it. It created a Psionic Wall, very similar to the one Terra had when the Emperor was in power, making Omega Eridanus Star System, and all of the people within it invisible to the Warp."
Both the Eldar's and the Space Marine's eyes widened at this new information.
"But before the device was up and running the Warp gave us a parting gift. A large Space Hulk was deposited in front of Reach just before the Device when online. So they sent the only warship we had up to it and started to explore the hulk. After they secured the Hulk they began to pull it apart and began salvaging the ships that were mashed together. Needles to say Reach got its fleet."
'And a few other… people.' Wolfgang thought
"After that was the unification Wars, House Rose knew that if they were going to get anywhere in this world Reach needed to be united. So they fought the other Houses to bring them back under one government. It took a little while but House Rose got the rest of the houses to sit down and come to an agreement. After that Durzo started to send Preservers out into the galaxy." Wolfgang finished standing up.
"I feel as though you left out some things." The marine stated.
Wolfgang smiled. "You'll just have to wait until you see the planet to find out the rest."
"I intend to."
"By the way your armor you requested is ready." Rosa informed the marine.
"Most fine. I have been without armor for a long time." The Marine said walking out of the living room.
"Well I'm going to bed. Good night." Wolfgang said to the Eldar as he walked out of the living room.
When Wolfgang was alone in the hallway Rosa appeared on his shoulder.
"You sure it was smart giving Reach's history?" Rosa asked.
"I left out all the tactical and current parts so we should be fine." Wolfgang reassured her.
"I hope Durzo see's it that way. Remember what he did the last time you let your mouth run unchecked."
Wolfgang stopped remembering the last punishment he received. "Time will tell." He said as he started down the stairs toward his room. When he came down to the passengers floor he noticed that one of the children he saved was sitting by his door. She had a blanket warped around her and she looked like she was struggling to stay awake. When Wolfgang got close he recognized her as the psyker.
she Looked up at him then scrambled to her feet.
"Is there something you need?" Wolfgang asked her kneeling down to her level.
"I-I'm hearing scary things." She said with a scared expression on her face.
'Daemons, must be trying to get into the ship through her.' Wolfgang thought.
"I see. Well you're in luck because I have something for that." He said standing up and gestured for her to follow.
They both walked through the hallway. She was clutching his leg while she looked around. Wolfgang stopped at the door to the armory, it opened as soon as he was in front of it. Wolfgang walked over to the left side of the room and reached up to the top shelf. Wolfgang pulled out a small black box and brought it down to the table then opened it. Inside were to small devices, he took them out of their box and turned them on.
"What are those?" (meme not intended) she asked tilting her head.
"These are what we call inhibitors. Normally we use them for prisoners who are psykers, but if you change the settings a little bit them they will block out the whispers of the Warp for you." He said attaching them to her head. "Do you hear them now?"
She closed her eyes, then opened them moments later. "No, the voices are gone!" she yelled out happily giving Wolfgang a hug.
Wolfgang smiled, moments like this were a breath of fresh for him. Wolfgang led her back to her room then went to his room. Wolfgang's room had many toy models in it from when he was little. From toy knights to small soldiers. Sure he didn't play with them anymore, but sometimes he would set them up in a battle ground to help clear his mind. He also had a computer in the corner for entertainment usages when he had down time or when Rosa was hogging the big screen TV. Sure there was a TV in every passenger room but sometimes you just want to use the big screen.
The room itself was a good sized room with ample space to move around in. On the right side of the room was another door that led to the bathroom. On the opposite side of the room was a queen sized bed, a dresser to the left and a night stand to the right. Wolfgang began to strip off his armor letting the pieces fall to the ground. After his armor was off he took off his skin tight suit and placed it in the closet that was on the left side of the room.
Now naked he moved over the bathroom door opened it and stepped inside. Wolfgang moved towards the shower then turned on the water. While the water was warming up a thought entered Wolfgang's mind.
"Rosa play Hooked on a feeling in my room." Wolfgang requested.
"Right, practicing for when you see a girl back home." Rose joked as the music started to play. (You know what to play.)
Wolfgang started to dance with the beat and sing along from memory. A few moments later he jumped into the shower. As the hot water ran down his skin Wolfgang let go a sigh of relief. He could feel the day washing away. It was at the moment he left like he was to two years younger when he was more happy-go-lucky.
Wolfgang felt a tug on his mind, it felt like it was searching for the reason of his sudden happiness. Wolfgang tried to block it out but It was almost like it started already in his mind, like whoever was causing these mind intrusions was constantly in his mind.
'if you think you can run around my brain unhindered then you got another thing coming.' Wolfgang thought.
Wolfgang started to throw up random and complex thoughts, weapon schematics, math formulas, Knight engineering, Rosa's to do list. No matter what he threw up the intruder knocked it down like it was a domino.
When the Intruder found the reason for his happiness it started to dig deeper. It started looking for information of his Home planet, and that would not fly. However the intruder was not very good at traversing his mind and activated a memory that had best left forgotten. The memory of the day he lost one of his brothers played like a video in Wolfgang's mind.
*Flashback two year ago Wolfgang's second assignment *
"Hey Slim you done messing around with your Knight?" Wolfgang's elder brother Joseph asked him as he landed on the railing.
Joseph was a tall man standing at six foot seven. He had white armor on with a grappling hook and a claw on one arm. He had dark brown eyes and black hair. He was very muscular with plenty of scars to boot. The most prominent one ran across his nose.
Like Wolfgang he was a preserver, but he took a different path. When becoming a preserver he chose the way of the skirmisher. Skirmishers are the master of battle and war, using their grappling hooks and Ripjaw claws they excelled in close combat. When paired with an AI they were almost unstoppable, as the AI increased their speed, reflexes, and thinking time to a point where it looks like time has stopped. It is said the best Skirmishers can take on Space marines and Eldar, in close combat, without breaking a sweat.
"Just give me a minute the coolant intake valve is-"
"Yea I know that you took the Knight engineering classes so you could help repair your knight and all, but seriously you going to break my small combat filled mind." Joseph interrupted him.
"Ok ok just need to screw this in." Wolfgang said screwing in the last bolt. He closed the panel and unfastened himself from his Knight. He landed on the ground with a thump and started toward the latter. "Hey when are we going to meet the strike team?" Wolfgang asked as he climbed the ladder to the catwalk.
"We should be dropping out of the Warp soon-"
"In proximity ten minutes." His AI chipped in.
"Yes thank you Rasputin." Joseph thanked him.
"So have you heard from big brother?" Wolfgang asked him, as he joined him in leading on the catwalk.
"No I haven't. too busy being a badass with those two pistols of his… what were they called again?" Joseph said putting a hand to his chin.
"Deliverance and Damnation." Wolfgang answered him.
"Yea that's right. The two Ds." Joseph joked.
"Well I got Rosa, and some day I'm going to take down a greater daemon." Wolfgang said proudly.
"Whoa their Slim, don't be running after things your aren't prepared for." Wolfgang looked down at his brothers remark. "But one day I bet you will."
Then Joseph's ship started to shake. "We have existed the Warp." Rasputin informed them.
"Right lets-" The ship suddenly shock violently causing Wolfgang to fall down while Joseph clung to the railing. "What was that!?" Joseph yelled out.
"We have been hit engines are down and Dark Eldar ships approaching." Rasputin reported in.
Joseph put his helmet back on and started to run towards the bridge with Wolfgang close behind. "Rasputin put in a distress signal."
"What are we going to do in the meantime?" Wolfgang asked as he drew Patton.
"Survive." He replied drawing his SMG.
"WARNING INTRUDERS DETECTED." The ship's computer informed them.
"We have received a response, a battle barge has already picked up the strike team, it would appeared they ran into the Dark Eldar too and where waiting for us to arrive. They are on route to rescue us." Rasputin said happily.
"They will not arrive in time." A voice said.
Wolfgang and Joseph turned to see two squads of wyches and a Archon.
"I have heard many rumors about you humans." The Archon began. "You are not like the Mon-keigh of the Imperium, no, you are so much more. You will sell for a very high price on Commorragh. Your souls are so much more ripe then the Imperial Mon-keigh. You could sustain us for a very long time, and when we break you, you will tell us the location of your homeworld and we will have more of you."
Joseph laughed. "You bring only two squads of wyches to take us down. You obviously never fought a Preserver before let alone two."
The Archon chuckled. "These Wyches are from Lady Hesperax's personal raider parties. They are more than capable of taking you two alive."
"You know I have one question before we get started." Joseph said shifting his height to one side.
"And that is?" asked the Archon with a smug smile
Wolfgang put on his helmet.
"How long can you hold your breath?"
The Archons eyes shot open. "What?"
Gas started to pour in through the ventilation shaft. The Dark Eldar started to cough, others started to run at the two Preservers but they were gunned down by Joseph's extremely accurate shots.
Joseph looked to his brother. "See overconfidence is their downfall, it's why killing them is so satisfying." He told Wolfgang as he started towards the bridge again.
The ship shook again.
"looks like we have been boarded again."Joseph said.
"That and they shot the bridge." Rasputin added.
"Well… crap."
"This is The Spire of Hope we have entered the battle area. Prepare for extraction Preservers." A voice came over the com.
"Just in time too." Joseph said.
"Spire this is Preserver Joseph Rose we have a freedom Knight abroad and need it to be teleported aboard your ship."
"Confirmed Preserver locking on."
The two Preserver headed back to the vehicle bay and was about to go in when a round stuck Joseph's shoulder plate. They both turned to see the Archon back on his feet and half of the wyches.
"Do you think that we weren't prepared for your little traps?" The Archon asked angrily.
"I was hoping." Joseph said smugly.
"Enough talk! take them!" The Archon Ordered.
Joseph charged at the Dark Eldar, they in turn charged at Joseph and they were soon engaged in close combat. But things were not going well for Joseph, while his armor blocked most of the attacks some were getting through and he was starting to slow down.
Wolfgang used his shotgun to kill three wyches before he was grabbed from behind. He turned to see a Sons of Liberty pulling him back into the vehicle bay while he shot his bolter into the crowd of Wyches.
"Let me go we have to help them." Wolfgang said while trying to wiggle his way out of the Sons of Liberty's grasp.
"No time we need to leave there are more Dark Eldar ships inbound." The Son said while keeping a firm grip on Wolfgang. More Wyches came around the corner and joined the fight against Joseph.
Joseph killed another Wych by ramming his claw up from under her skull then he looked at Wolfgang. "Don't worry about me just get out of here!" he yelled as he jumped back into the fray of wyches.
The door in front of Wolfgang shut and the Son hunkered down while electricity appeared around his armor. A moment later they were in another room , the Son let go of Wolfgang.
"captain." The Son started. "I have one of the Preservers on board, shall I go back to help the other?"
"Yes we can't-." The captain of the ship started but was cut off when Joseph's voice came over the com.
"Negative there are too many getting aboard my ship, in accordance with the Cole Protocol I am ordering you to fire upon my ship." Joseph ordered as the sound of battle echoed in the background.
"No!" Wolfgang yelled out.
There was a long silence before the captain spoke again. "Confirmed, Godspeed preserver."
The ship shook as the main guns of the battle barge fired. A moment later Preserver Joseph's ship exploded.
*Flashback end*
Wolfgang fell down in the shower and started to cry loudly. He could barely make out what Rosa was saying to him as he clutched his head.
Be sure to tell me what you think about the lore I am happy to talk about it and even change it you gave me a good reason too.
God bless and have a nice day.