Warhammer: Hail to the Void Lords!

Chapter 322 05.0321: ‘Meeting with the Astra Militarum’

"Oh, Lord Peru, it's been a long time since we last hunted the crocodile alien in Colonia." A general of the Astra Militarum took the lead and stepped forward to greet him.

Horatio looked at the red-coated general. He was wearing a military uniform similar to that of the British generals in the Napoleonic era. His clothes were gorgeous and matched with his calm and unserious temperament, he looked noble and decent.

Compared with other Astra Militarum commanders who generally have a straight face, this British general who is willing to say hello first and show goodwill, wearing a red military uniform, is obviously familiar with Brigadier General Peru.

"Welcome, colleagues of the Astra Militarum. General Charles Cornwallis, it has been a long time indeed. I didn't expect that we could still serve the God-Emperor on the same planet."

Although the communication between the two was relatively familiar, Horatio could still clearly feel the gap between the Imperial Navy and the Astra Militarum.

Ever since Guilliman split the mortal auxiliary army into two parts: the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Guard.

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In fact, the two parties can be regarded as separated, and the relationship between them has been completely cut off.

In addition to basic courtesy and respect between each other, both parties are actually doing their own things in their respective fields, and there is a real lack of communication and coordination.

But considering that the Imperial Guard is often a passenger of the Imperial Navy, the Navy will be slightly stronger in Imperial politics.

At the same time, due to the difference in establishment, the military ranks between the two are completely different, which is even greater than the difference between the Imperial Sea Navigation and the Imperial Navy.

Ranks in the Imperial Navy are recognized and awarded by the Star Admiralty, which is then confirmed by a letter of appointment.

The establishment of Astra Militarum officers is appointed by the Military Affairs Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Recruiting World.

There is a colonel in a regiment of the Astra Militarum, and there are also lieutenant colonels, majors and dozens of lieutenants in the regiment headquarters.

Each regiment is headed by a lieutenant colonel or major as the battalion commander, and each battalion has nearly ten companies.

Each company has a captain as company commander, and more lieutenants and second lieutenants as platoon commanders.

The proportion of colonels among the officers of the Astra Militarum is far greater than that of the Imperial Navy.

In contrast, in the Navy, a graded ship with subspace navigation capabilities has only one commander as its leader.

Navy lieutenants actually perform the functions of middle and lower-level colonels in the Astra Militarum.

Based on the regulations of the Ministry of Military Affairs, the rank of naval lieutenants assigned to the Astra Militarum as fleet liaison officers should not be lower than that of the regimental staff.

In other words, the naval lieutenant sat at the same table as the colonel in the Astra Militarum.

However, most civilians in the empire, including the grassroots soldiers of the Astra Militarum, and even some young but arrogant Astra Militarum majors, often cause all kinds of troubles because they cannot distinguish the differences between these establishments and military systems.

As far as Horatio knows, there has been an incident where an Astra Militarum major treated a naval captain liaison officer as a junior officer at the level of an Astra Militarum company commander and used him at will.

As a result, the navy captain immediately took the plane and left without looking back. In the end, the matter was finally settled when the colonel of the Astra Militarum personally came forward to apologize and was dismissed from his position as major.

"On the way, we heard the good news. We heard that your unit successfully secured several safe landing sites within 8,000 kilometers of the enemy's core area. It's unbelievable. How did you do it? How many casualties did you pay? "The red-clothed general looked in disbelief and asked with a curious smile.

As soon as these words came out, the other stern-faced Astra Militarum commanders beside them were also moved by it and started whispering.

Doesn’t the Imperial Navy have the ability to launch a large-scale offensive on the ground?

How did they penetrate several circular encirclements within a range of 8,000 kilometers?

Even if all the naval armed forces are sent down, these heavy-armed light infantry cannot advance at such a fast speed!

"To achieve such an achievement, dozens of elite soldiers of our Imperial Navy sacrificed their precious lives." Commodore Peru said with a look of regret on his face:

"But their sacrifices were not in vain. This operation proved the feasibility of our recent experimental new tactical strategic concept, and proved the value of the Imperial Navy's special tactics forces with actual actions!"

“The number of casualties is only a few dozen???”

As soon as these words came out, the expressions on the faces of the generals of the Astra Militarum became even more surprised, their stern faces could no longer hold firm, and the volume of their whispers suddenly rose to a higher level.

The Astra Militarum took the risk of orbital bombardment and sent tens of thousands of soldiers to the ground to fight for key points. No matter what, they had to pay tens of thousands of casualties to secure a landing point.

How could the Imperial Navy secure so many landing sites and paralyze many types of anti-aircraft positions such as orbital bombardment cannons with just a few dozen casualties?

If it weren't for the fact that Zhan Fian couldn't lie, they would never believe what the Commodore said.

Did the Imperial Navy move the Astartes on board?

Impossible. As the Emperor's Angel, the Imperial Navy only has the right to dispatch its void power at most, but it is absolutely impossible to directly dispatch these angels as an assault force for airborne operations!

"Your Excellency Commodore, how did the Imperial Navy do this?" A Mordian commander in a blue uniform finally couldn't help it anymore and stepped forward to ask, with the usual cold and hard lines on his face twitching slightly.

Brigadier General Peru smiled mysteriously.

"This is an integrated air-ground special tactic that only the Imperial Navy can achieve." He said proudly.

As soon as he heard "air and ground integrated", Commander Mordian was speechless and had nothing to say.

Yes, most of the Astra Militarum don't even have their own air force. Just the two legs needed for air-ground battle, the Astra Militarum is lame.

The full name of the Imperial Navy is the 'Imperial Naval Air Force'. In nature, it is first of all a subordinate of the navy, and secondly it is classified as an air force.

The prefix alone shows that the Imperial Navy has absolute command over this type of air force.

Even if the Valkyrie is seconded to the Astral Military, its crew and ground crew are still members of the Imperial Navy.

If you want more advanced air support, you can't just apply for the Fleet Liaison Officer of the Imperial Navy.

This requires both the time of the Imperial Navy fleet and the value of the planet to warrant dispatching a fleet liaison officer.

Only when the time, place and people are favorable can the Astra Militarum receive air support from the Imperial Naval Air Force.

"Before the official landing operation, we can only help you so much. The next step is the domain of the Loyal Guards. We will ensure the safety of the void orbit." Brigadier General Peru put his hands behind his back and addressed the generals of the Star Realm Army. Nod in greeting.

"Old friend, considering our friendship for so many years, can you send a fleet liaison officer to the theater where our British regiment is responsible?" General Cornwallis's eyes shone, and he asked tactfully after getting close.

"Well, which theater of war is the British Regiment in?"

"Southern Front."

"Okay." Brigadier General Peru thought deeply, nodded reluctantly, and then turned to look at the captains behind him.

"Then next, I need to solemnly recommend to you the new star of our Gothic fleet, Mr. Captain Horatio Cochrane."

"It's an honor to meet your Excellency." Horatio stepped forward, took off his bicorn hat, and saluted decently.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Cochrane. This is the first time I've seen a young naval captain like you." The general looked up and down at this young man who could be called a young man. He looked maybe only 20 years old, or even younger.

Although this young captain really didn't meet the standard of 'senior and experienced' in his mind.

But for those sent by the Navy, the Astra Militarum is not in a position to be picky, so it would be nice to have them.

Moreover, his intuition from reading many people in his long career told him that this person should not be underestimated.

The navy is not an environment like the Astra Militarum where one only needs to be appointed by the military department of the recruiting planet to serve as an officer. It is impossible for him to use money and family reputation to buy his current position.

Based on his knowledge of the Imperial Navy over the years, if this person has the ability to become a naval captain at this age, he must be exceptional and cannot be underestimated due to his age.

The general took off his bicorn hat and returned the salute.

"Please allow me to introduce that Captain Horatio Cochran comes from the bloodline of the famous Gothic Sector General Speyer. I believe you must have heard of Admiral Speyer.

Although he is still young, he is an outstanding graduate who graduated from the "Fleet Maritime Department" of Abridar Tadashi Academy with full marks in all subjects. He is an absolute professional.

His commission was issued by the Star Territory Navy Officer Evaluation Committee without examination after being personally reviewed. He is currently the Chief Officer of the Aviation Department of the flagship of the Gothic 25th Support Fleet, the "Indefatigable", and is also the fleet liaison officer.

He was also the planner and executor of forward-looking ground military operations, and he played an indispensable role in the situation on the front lines you see now. "

These words of praise made this well-informed Astra Militarum general speechless.

At first, he was shocked when he heard that he was a descendant of the famous Speyer family.

'No, the Imperial Navy has sent their nobles to gild it with the blood of the Astra Militarum. ’

Immediately afterwards, starting from the time when he graduated with full marks from the subjects of Chuji Academy, the general felt something was wrong again.

Later, the Star Territory Navy Department personally reviewed and issued a letter of appointment without examination, and it was the Commander of the Flagship Aviation Department.

Even if the captain flatters the Spier blood heir, it is impossible for an incompetent person to be the chief officer and command the fleet's aviation force.

And he is actually the planner and executor of forward-looking infiltration and sabotage operations on the ground. With the naked battle results before his eyes, what else can he question?

"Your Excellency Peru, the Gothic Fleet can dispatch such an important and valuable talent. We in Britain are grateful for such a favor!" The general excitedly took Commodore Peru's hand and held it tightly.

"My only request is that no matter what, Mr. Horatio Cochran's personal safety, food, clothing and daily necessities must be protected."

"That's for sure. We will arrange all Mr. Corcoran's needs on the ground with the treatment of a colonel."

Immediately afterwards, the general turned around, looked at a lieutenant colonel behind him, and motioned for him to come forward.

This lieutenant colonel was also very young, but much older than Horatio, probably in his mid-twenties. He had three-dimensional features and a tall and straight posture. He looked very heroic, and his tall aquiline nose was particularly conspicuous.

Then, General Cornwallis turned around and introduced Horatio and Brigadier General Peru:

"This is our Queen of Britain's cousin, Sir Arthur Wellesley."

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