Chapter 9: The Wrath of the Emperor
Personal Log Entry M 1 0338
There were 5 sector systems until the reached Hyperion Major that consisted of 5 star system that had significant resources and the majority of the population. Several of the other systems that were completely overran were declared Exterminunus by the Emperor and all life was erased. I was witness to this and have written it down in the Ultra Codex of The Eternal Black Crusade, if you are reading this right now then you are reading my personal account as only the those with the Highest clearance can read. All records given to the Scholars are destroyed after they are recorded unless they have scientific or biological value, this is to keep any information running into the wrong hands.
I as this book is most likely collecting dust in some Inquisition library was recruited by the Inquisition by another "scholar" by the name of light. It feels as though we have only been gone for a month but due to the long travel to Segmentum Tempestus and the warp jumps to the last two systems years has past. From what I hear the first system Stormvald has already rebuilt and is being settled by those Imperial subject not allowed to settle the Imperial Nebula.
The next movement I hear will have us do a maneuver called a warp skip entering each of the 5 systems hundreds of star systems for the God Emperor to Declare Exterminatus on each system, destroy all Tyranid life and enter into warp space within seconds. Until we reach Hyperion Major when the real battle will begin. I am on in the main record room with all of my colleagues waiting to enter real space with my skull servator to take notes:
Reductus Sector: Exterminus Declared. Burned by Holy Fire, No Survivors, Resettled after Mare the Creator Terraformed 100 planets, M 1 038, Human, Lipid (Reptile/Ape) and other species. Stationed 250,000 troops, defence grids and starport.
Uhulis Sector: Exterminus Declared. Burned by Chain Lightning, No Survivors, Resettled after Mare the Creator Terraformed, M1 039, Demi-humans, Kroot, Olamic Quietude (Techno Organic Humans) these strange Abhumans were encountered during the exodus to Segementium Sol. Fearing the Necrons as the Olamic are nearly all robotic they must stay outside the Nebula for 1000 years. 200,000 Imperial Guard Stationed along with defense grid and armor, desert planet makeup with of a 50 planet system.
Caradryad Sector : Exterminus Declared. Burned by Toxic Green Plasma (inquiries were made what it was no answer given by Imperial command) , No Survivors, Resettled after Mare the Creator Terraformed the System, M1 and space station built due to high levels of minerals and promentium. 200,000 Imperial Guard Stationed along with defense grid and armor, main planets are very popular due to beaches and tropic climate it has made it a popular place to visit.
Forsarr Sector: Eterminus Declared: Burned by Blue Fire, Some Survivors, resettled after Mare the Creator Terraformed, M1 041. Consists of many Forrest planets, 300,000 Imperial Guards spread through the worlds along with local militia created. Starport and station created for exportation of rare wood that grows on planet. Temperate climate that the population consists of Lacrymole and vampiric shape shifting race that most of the Imperium are afraid of. They came to Terra after they heard of the haemovores that lived on that planet, they although are much more aggressive and take the shape of whatever they feed on so this sector was given to them because they would never be let into the nebula, many planets are always dark much to their liking.
Orpheus Sector: Exterminus Declared. Burned by Chain Lightning, No Survivors, Resettled after Mare the Creator Terraformed, M1 045. The last of the five sectors until reaching the war front, 600 worlds in all brought into the Imperium before the war for Hyperion Prime. Of the current amount awaiting settlement in the Netherlands of Segmentum Sol 75 percent of "Undesirable Races" have or are being resettled in Segmentum Tempestus, until they can prove their worth and be accepted into the Imperial Nebula, The main battle to take Prime is estimated to take a significant amount of time since these worlds are inhabited. The last five years have mostly been spent in the warp as the flow of time is strange, it seems as only a few months have passed. We are now in the warp gearing up for the main war. As for my job with the Inquisition nothing strange has shown up by Light has told me it won't be until after Hyperion the agent will make their move.
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On the Emperor's ship in the conference hall at a enormous table with seat that would sit two grown men at its head sat a God Emperor and his sons 7 Demigods, Primarchs, Sons of the Emperor, and leaders of each of their Chapters each now 10,000 strong since the arrival of the old one. The four Chaos Guardians, each with unfathomable power, since the inception of the Imperium a thousand years ago Guardians became another word for God. Then there was one General that was human among Gods. General of the Imperial Guard General Tillman who fought in every war since the Unification Wars and would be considered the only mortal although after his last victory he was awarded immortality he held his head up as high to prove he should be there.
At the head of the great table in a high backed ornate chair with the Skull, Star, and Cog or the Imperial Mortuis carved and leafed in gold was God-Emperor to his right Sanguinius, Lion El Johnson, Ferrus Manus, Roboute Guilliman, Vulcan, and Corax, Leman Russ. Rogal, and Dorn along with Martellus were protecting Sementuium Sol as well as leading a excursion into Segmentum Pacificus to hold onto Cadia the gate to the Eye of Terror. On the other side of the table was Demiurge, Shallteer Bloodfallen, and t Aura was taking a temporary seat as a Chaos Guardian due to her expertise. Next to her was the General of the Eldar and then at the end was General Tillman. The table was inscribed with the a breathtaking painting of Empress Albedo embracing the Galaxy as a mother would a child and the Emperor behind her with his right hand on her shoulder showing his favor looking on like a loving father (Although with the Emperors Mask it was hard to tell but the artist did what he could). Everyone was nervous to touch the table because of this fact until the Emperor cross his hands and laid them on the table and began to speak.
"For the last decade we have cleansed the Tyranid scum off the majority of this Segmentium added countless worlds to the Imperium, but we have the last and final worlds of Hyperion Prime, I will take out all orbital craft with my ships cannons." Ainz said as everyone at the table pounded their fists on the table making sure to not touch the picture.
"Then we will orbital bombard each world, all major hive cities are holding, we will assign One Legion and its primarch along with 1,000,000 soldiers to take all Hyperion 1 through 7 leaving the battle for Hyperion prime and the rest of the Tyranid fleet to be taken out with one swoop as the universe will finally see the power of the Guardians, and we will be rid of this hive fleet!" All the Primarchs smiled as they all had their chance to finally show what they could do and expand their role and show their father what they can do.
Leman looked around at his other Primarch's attention and gave a sly grin that showed his sharp fangs and then said," All Father, since my Space Wolves showed their bravery in Tempest you should let me and my legion take the lead." The other Primarchs sneered or scoffed, LIon El Johnson said, "Your nothing but a braggarson, who are you to suggest what Lord Father should do!" Pointing his massive claw gauntleted hand at him. None of the other Primarchs were so bold but Leman and the Lion both started to stand up to go to blows when Lord Ainz stopped them.
"Silence!" He said looking at Demiurge who had a satisfied smile, he told him he wanted his Genesons to be loyal but they were as children vying for the attention of a father.
"Leman has proven worth with deed." Ainz said to dead silence. "But his mouth can undo any mighty deed he achieves" This time there was snickering and laughter, a red faced Leman even laughed.
"BUT, he has shown himself in battle on Stormavld so I will honor his accomplishment and allow him and his legion to be the vanguard, the vanguard will capture a landing Zone for the Titans,Warlords, Armour and landing strips for our predator fighters." Ainz said. As he ended the Meeting with any other business?
"Lord Father how goes for Elder Brother and Warmaster on the assault on Cadia?" Guilliman asked.
"We had our best emissary come but they have been a strong independent people and would have made excellent shock troops but it is a complete slaughter, Martellus has changed since all of your genetic lines are now active in him, but he is now my instrument of fear, think no less of him I have made him that way as I made Russ a braggart." Ainz said to lighten the mood but he could tell the Grand Primarchs actions of late with his Chaos Marines have been strange but they will follow his example as he was referred by other other Primarchs as Uncle. The latest report is he ate the heart of an enemy captain to gain knowledge but everything he found out was in the intelligence reports.
"Assault of the Primary system begins tomorrow, you may leave and make preparation!" Ainz said and stood up and walked away as everyone else sat up with him and took transports to their warships.
Authors note: Short Chapter I have not written anything in awhile and I thought of this short chapter to set up the big battle for the Hyperion System. I hope you enjoyed this little interlude to the big battle.