Void Keeper Wars - Warhammer 40K
This is a crossover between Warhammer 40K and StarGate, StarWars, StarCraft. I always wanted a new race for Warhammer 40K. The new race is an amalgamation of the Galactic Empire of StarWars, Goa'uld Empire of StarGate, and the Terran and Protoss from StarCraft. I will be using the Clone Wars era for the StarWars, and post Ori-invasion for the Goa'uld, and units from both StarCraft and StarCraft 2. I don't own anything from Warhammer 40K, StarGate, StarWars, StarCraft. I am just writing it for fun.
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awilla the hun: Remember that this is not the real StarWars and real Clones. They are created by the 'Void Keeper'. The actual reason for the Orks being defeated will come in later chapters when I will actually write on the aforementioned planet, and where our Lieutenant General will go.
I just used EMP because I wanted to use the Science Vessels. Just go with it.
The mentioned Forge World is not a Forge World, but a 'former' Forge World which has long been destroyed and only recently repopulated, thus not really well defended. Remember that this is a very edge of the Imperium and has no real value to the Imperium. This world doesn't have a Titan legion defending it because it is a world stripped of most of the infastructure.
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Chapter 16: Council of War
The Lieutenant General Jonas Derius was pleasantly surprised by the sheer number of Adeptus Astartes arriving on Telerix II. Usually only one or two Space Marine Chapters came to help the Imperial Guards, but not only the resident White Hammers have brought rest of the Chapter, the Salamanders have sent three companies, though most of them were wiped out. Now, after four weeks of consolidating their positions, the Imperial Guards were suddenly reinforced by four more Space Marines. The entire chapter of Silver Skulls, with their trophy skulls descended upon the eastern outskirts of Sanctus Domus along with four companies of Iron Firsts. To the south of the city came down the whole chapter of the mysterious Taurens, and the entirety of the White Minotaurs with their gleaming golden armour. With three more regiments of Imperial Guards, including an armoured division, the morale of the troops soared. After all, they had six Space Marine Chapters, and seven regiments of Imperial Guards with three armoured divisions among them, which was a truly mighty force.
There were sentiments among the civilians and the Imperial Guards that they cannot possibly lose since so much of the Imperium's might has been gathered in one place. Yet, the Space Marines, could not shake the strange feeling of impending danger, that in their astute senses felt was close. There was something coming, and the higher-ups knew something, and they deliberately gathered this many Space Marine Chapters to fight something big. They were not afraid, but there was an atmosphere of apprehension.
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In the tall fortress tower of the White Hammers, the commanders of the Imperium's forces gathered in a large conference room. At the head of the table was the Chapter Master of the White Hammers, Lord Carnegie, and to this right was Lantexia the Senior Librarian of the White Hammers, and Jonas sat to the left. To the left side of the table were the Chapter Masters of Taurens and the White Minotaurs, and to the right sat Captain Targrith of the Fourth Company of the Salamanders, and the Chapter Master of the Silver Skulls and the Captain Schwellan of the second company of Iron Fists. On the opposite side of the table from the White Hammers was the Inquisitor from Ordo Xenos, and next him was the Magi from the Magos Technicus. They all sat down and there was silence for a moment.
It was Lantexia who began the conversations.
"Gathered here are honoured members of the Imperium's justice and might. We are here to answer the threat of these new enemies called the 'Dracoranians'. They are powerful, as we have witnessed, but they are still infidels and heretics who must, and can be, crushed by the might of the Imperium."
Lord Carnegie nodded and continued.
"We have read the reports, Lord Librarian. These new enemies do seem dangerous and worthy challenge to the fists of the Emperor such as us. However, we must think of the bigger picture. What is the objective of these new aliens? What do they expect to achieve by attacking this world? We must understand why they dare to attack the Imperium to reply to this threat with proper measures."
The Chapter Masters of Taurens and Silver Skulls nodded in agreement. However, the Chapter Master of the White Minotaurs spoke.
"Why are we bothering trying to figure what they are thinking? We crush them and then torture their leaders for information. The best way to deal with the filthy xenos."
Targrith slammed the table and nodded.
"I agree with Grand Master Bellox. Not only that, I have duties to my brothers to avenge them."
The Chapter Master of the Taurens raised one eyebrow.
"Well, Captain Targrith, your personal honour will fulfilled when we fight them, but to fight unknown enemies and thus needlessly risking the lives of the Emperor's finest would be a mistake most critical."
Lord Carnegie agreed.
"Well said, Lord Herreldis. These new aliens have crushed the local Eldars within a week, and that is not such an easy feat. Sure, we can do the same, but only when we are prepared. The speed and efficiency of the enemy must not be ignored, nor the size of their army. Lord Lantexia?"
Lantexia pressed a button on the table, and a holographic representation of the continent. Southern half of the continent was covered in white with the mark of the Imperium in the middle, and a red dot near the south east coast with the label Sanctus Domus. To the west, a long strip of land and large island was coloured green, and was the word 'Necron' on it. To the direct north, deep into the icy land of the North Pole, was the purple coloured land, marked 'Chaos'. To the east of the Chaos territory was a blue coloured land marked 'Dracoranian', and just to the north east of the blue territory was an island coloured yellow marked 'Eldar' and another yellow between the blue territory and the Imperial territory. Carnegie pointed at the holographic map.
"We have been reinforcing these areas bordering the Dracoranians. Our scouts have found the Dracoranians amassing troops against the forces of Chaos. The Chaos and their disgusting excuse for an army have removed themselves from these areas that border us and moved them to counter the Dracoranians."
Lantexia spoke to add something.
"When their leader was killed five weeks ago, there was a vacuum of power, and the smaller factions have fought hard with each other for the control. Current Warmaster of their horde is the one called Kemethika, a servant of Khorne. However, their internal conflict has seriously weakened their forces. The smaller factions of followers of Nurgle, Tzeentch and Slaanesh have split from the main group. The former Warmaster was of the Chaos Undivided, but because Kemethika is more of Khorne, the other Chaos Gods have withdrawn significant power from Kemethika's forces. This would have been a good thing for us any other time, but now that we are using them to drain and measure the strength of the Dracoranians, it is not as good as we had hoped."
Jonas cleared his throat.
"Then we will be fighting them soon. We must know more. I have placed the armoured divisions down here at the Eldar territory. I was hoping that the forces of Chaos would distract the Dracoranians enough for my regiments to push through. However, if the Chaos dogs fall too quickly, we will have to wait till they engage the Necrons. Lord Magi, and Lord Inquisitor, how goes the analysis of the alien ship?"
The Magi of the Adeptus Mechanicus bowed.
"It was indeed an alien technology and had to be consecrated thoroughly before the analysis, but the Lord Inquisitor did not find anything corrupting on the ship. They were primitive ship, not capable of such heretical or daemonic things."
The Inquisitor bowed but did not speak. The Magi continued.
"We have been able to decipher many things from the Machine Spirit of the ship. It has confirmed many facts you have extracted from the Eldar Farseer. Though I don't see why that should make us let go of the Eldar."
The Inquisitor raised his hand, and he spoke.
"Though it pains me… and is difficult for me to order the release of the xeno scum, my orders were specific in that should the Eldar Farseer be telling the truth about the new invaders, then she should be released so that the Eldar would fight against the invaders rather then turning on us. As you know, the Ordo Xenos see the Eldar as much less threat to the Imperium and the Mankind, compared to other races of course, and thus the High Lords have decided to 'allow' the Eldar to fight these new invaders. My orders to release the Eldar will not be questioned from now on."
Lord Carnegie nodded.
"Very well, Inquisitor. However, I believe that we should prepare to attack the Dracoranians in case their forces become locked in battle with the forces of Chaos."
Suddenly, the door to the conference room slammed open, and a White Hammer sergeant came rushing in. The people at the table all stood up. Lord Carnegie raised his hand and others sat back down. The Chapter Master looked at the Space Marine.
"What is it, brother?"
"My lord, the scouts just reported that the forces of Chaos have clashed with the Draco…"
"Dracoranians."
"Yes, the Dracoranians. The major faction led by the heretic Kemethika was… utterly destroyed not three hours ago. Our scouts report that over half of Kemethika's forces have been slaughtered by the Black Armours, and Kemethika himself has been killed."
"I see, thank you, sergeant-brother."
"There is more, my lord."
"More?"
"A transmission came from Cafalas IV. Felg'Rar V and Keshaal III are under attack by the Dracoranians. The attack began a week ago, but the news only arrived now."
"How is that possible?"
"The communications to those planets have been jammed, and it was the survivors from the planets' defence fleets that the news has been delivered."
Jonas slammed the table, and others shared that sentiment. The sergeant looked pale as he spoke again.
"There is another bad news, my lords…"
Lantexia grunted.
"Speak, brother-sergeant."
"There was an attack against our fleet, my lords."
"When?"
"Just five minutes ago, my lord Librarian. A powerful beam came from the Dracoranian territory and destroyed eleven ships, including four Lunar class and one… the Retribution Class Battleship Golden Ash, my lords."
The table suffered much damage as the powerful super-humans of the Space Marines slammed the table in their rage. Targrith growled as he asked the sergeant.
"Where is the Lord Admiral Gabris?"
"He is returning from IC34M2 with the Imperial Guard reinforcements, Captain Targrith."
Jonas gritted his teeth.
"He won't be pleased at all."
Grand Master Bellox nodded as he gripped the side of the table, crunching up the thick metal.
"No, he won't. I don't like this either. We have been attacked, and I say we strike back now. Though they decimated the weaklings of Chaos, they still have their forces up north. We strike from south, and push into their capital."
Lord Herreldis nodded reluctantly.
"Even though I would prefer more intelligence on them, this act of aggression must not go unanswered. We attack now, and see if they are prepared for our attacks."
Lord Carnegie bowed in agreement.
"Who will lead the attack then?"
Captain Targrith stood up.
"My lord Carnegie, my company and I will take the charge."
The Chapter Master of the Silver Skulls cleared his throat as he stood up.
"The contingent of the Salamanders here are broken and weakened by the destruction of much of their company. I hear the entire third company has been destroyed along with the ships?"
Targrith nodded grimly.
"Yes, my lord."
"We Silver Skulls are here. We are all here, the whole Chapter. That would be enough to take an entire world, captain Targrith. We will take the point, and push into their territory, and collect the skull of their leader as our trophy."
Carnegie looked at others and they nodded, except for Targrith.
"Are we agreed then, fellow Chapter Masters? Lord Velde, you and your Silver Skulls will lead the attack. I am sure Lieutenant General Jonas will be happy to support you with the Imperial Guards and their vehicles. Of course, the Taurens and White Minotaurs will be your backup."
Velde shook his head.
"There is no need, Lord Carnegie. We Silver Skulls will go through their territory like a bullet going for the heart. All you have to do is to clean up behind us."
Jonas became slightly worried as he saw the arrogance of the Silver Skulls.
"My lord Velde, these new aliens are not so easy, sir. Especially the Black Armours are very dangerous, sir. Not even the bolters…"
"Lieutenant General, even though that you wear a power armour in the honour of the Space Marines you have saved, you are not a Space Marine. We are the Emperor's finest, and his justice incarnate. We will crush them, and the enemies of the Emperor will fall!"
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