Warhammer: In the Name of the Emperor

"Come and help me, pay attention over there."

After the bombing, fire-fighting work also began. The entire airport was full of ruins waiting to be cleared, as well as craters that needed to be repaired, but Vito had reason to doubt whether any Imperial Air Force Wing would use it.

The entire airport was in a mess, with almost no area that could be called intact. The Tau's bombing had destroyed everything here, especially the air force wing. All the fighter planes were blown up, leaving only The wreckage is waiting to be cleaned up. Now, the sky no longer belongs to the Imperial people.

On the ground, the situation was worse than Vito imagined. The Tau's bombing caught everyone by surprise. Excluding the dead and wounded, there were less than half of the group alive on the ground.

Vito passed the burning concrete debris-filled runway, Lorcan behind him, and Kane, and together they passed through the airport that was no longer the same as it once was.

From not far away, unexpected survivors also rushed over. Commissar Kane's adjutant was still alive, and Jurgen, who always survived disasters, came from a distance, and with him was Braun, and... There is Castine, she is still alive, but she doesn't look very good.

Her legs were folded and she had to be supported by two people on the left and right before she could walk. The colonel came to Vito with a disgraced face. Her long bright red hair was now covered with a haze of dust.

"It seems that you are not very well, Colonel." Vito asked considerately, observing the upper part of her leg. It seemed to be worse than imagined. Castine's entire right leg could no longer fall to the ground. Whenever she touches anything, she will gasp in pain, but the colonel is strong, stronger than she looks, and she remains calm and composed.

"Better than others, Lord Inquisitor." Castine said stubbornly, letting go of Braun's hand. She was right. There were many people around who were worse than her, and many people had lost their lives. Even if a hand or foot is left intact, it is destined to be amputated.

After a rough count of the people around, it was not difficult to find that there were once three parts of the entire airport, the 597th Regiment of Valhalla, the 2nd Alicia Airborne Regiment, and the Imperial Navy Mixed Company. Now only Valhalla is left. The Hala regiment is still intact, at least it still maintains its combat power structure.

They are helping other comrades, digging them out from under the rubble and taking them to medical stations.

The system still has not recovered, but it is not difficult to guess that other Astra Militarum forces were also bombed, and their situation should be similar to that of the airport. If that is true, Vito will only lose one branch in the next war. Heavy troops are available.

The local defense force still has troops available, but they lack training on weekdays. They can still perform their responsibilities in suppressing mobs, but if they are to face a real war, I am afraid that is not what Vito can count on.

"It would be nice if the Imperial Navy were here," he said.

The location of the Tau's garrison is determined. Since the war has not yet started and the troops on both sides have not moved yet, just take this opportunity to carry out orbital bombing and destroy the main ground forces of the Tau.

But unfortunately the navy is not here, and there is nothing in the orbit of the planet. The Emperor's warriors on the ground can now only rely on themselves and the remaining comrades around them.

"How many people are left?" Kane asked, although he already knew it in his mind.

"There are still two-thirds of the whole regiment left, and all the heavy weapons are gone. The other friendly forces are worse than this." Castine still told the bad news. When she said it, she suddenly felt anxious. got up.

Because this means that they must face the next war with the Tau in their current state, and the latter will definitely not suffer as heavy losses as them.

"Why did the Tau suddenly attack us? Has there been a war?" Braun asked. There was blood on the young major's body, but it shouldn't be his.

He looked around for the diplomat from the Ministry of Government. He was not around here. He might be dead. Among the dead covered with white cloths in the distance, or even among the bags containing body parts, he might still be alive. But obviously not here to provide Braun with the answer.

"It doesn't matter anymore. They attacked us. This is the signal to start war." Vito gave Braun the answer, an unclear result.

This also made Braun's face darken. He and Vito looked at the Tau people not far away, the Tau people who stayed here.

Most of the members of their envoy are still alive and are luckier than the others here, which makes the remaining human soldiers resent them even more.

Il Solas was next to a fallen Tau fighter plane. That fighter plane was one of the ones they had shot down before. It had several big holes in it, and its wings were shaky, but it was barely broken. Come down.

He opened the cabin easily. Although he relied on some brute force, the Tau pilot inside was already dead, with blood on his face that was darker than that of a human being.

Solas didn't pay much attention to the dead compatriots. He was very calm, just like the other Tau here. There was no expression on their faces, as if the dead one was just a test doll.

This indifferent attitude disgusted Castine, and she showed her disgust towards them without any secret. Like the Tau, Vito didn't have much reaction on his face, he just looked at that person calmly. side.

Solas activated the instrument of the fighter plane and moved closer as if he was dictating something. The language of the Tau came out from the cabin. Braun and Kane looked at each other without understanding, while Vito frowned slightly. , he heard a few of the words, which were not good words.

Soon, Solas emerged. He and Renly looked at each other, and then the latter came over and announced the news in the cabin to the human members present.

"Imperial forces attacked our trading post a few hours ago. There were no survivors among them."

As soon as these words came out, Castine immediately became alert. She and they all knew what this meant. It seemed that there was no need to find the diplomat to ask now.

"Is your news true?" Vito asked.

"That's for sure, that's why the bombers are here, the Air Force was ordered to carry out retaliatory bombings, and I regret that as a person and I value the goodwill you've shown us."

This was no longer the case. What they got now was not goodwill, but the absolutely hostile looks of the surviving humans around them. They came here originally to deal with the Tau, and now, facing their dead comrades, they were even more furious.

"On behalf of the Tau Empire, I officially declare that from now on, we officially declare war on the Human Empire." Renly said calmly, but for the humans present, there was no calm at all.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was almost immediately the sound of a laser being loaded. Braun immediately pulled out the gun on his waist. Now, there is nothing to talk about with these aliens. In this case, let them Let's repay the lives of our fallen comrades now.

The other Astra Militarum soldiers around also tightened their guns. They all moved closer, preparing to kill the Tau. The enemy also responded. Solas raised his gun and started fighting with the surrounding human officers and soldiers. They confront each other.

But in the end, Vito stopped Braun. He raised his hand to block Braun's gun, which surprised the latter and suppressed the gun.

"The two armies are fighting without killing the envoy."

Kane and Castine looked at each other, both surprised. This kind of behavior is rare in the Empire, especially for aliens. Generally speaking, the Empire will try its best to kill aliens.

Whether in peacetime or wartime, and now, annihilating Renly and the others is a normal thing for the empire.

"You are a respectable man, Lord Vito. I have learned about your history. You are an excellent general, and at the same time, you are also a respectable man."

Renly's expression was still expressionless, but even Loken, who was unfamiliar with the Tau and had never seen them before, could feel the true respect and sincerity in those words.

"You go, no matter what, now that we have officially declared war, I will send a car to take you to your tribe's place."

"I am grateful to you, Lord Vitor, but we cannot accept your kindness," Renly said.

"If we take your car, the station near the Fire Caste company will be sieved. The Fire Caste have been ordered to destroy any humans they see, as well as any of their vehicles." Solas added.

Now is the time of war. Both sides will shoot without hesitation to eliminate any target that dares to get close to them, even if they are flying a white flag. The diplomatic attempt is over.

The moment of words has ended. From now on, it will only be told with guns and blood.

Kastin looked at the Tau and fell silent, as did Vito, but he quickly spoke, "I understand, then you are free to leave. I wish you all the best."

"Your Excellency, although we have been at war, please accept my personal respect for you. You are a noble man."

"Now, goodbye, Tau. Next time we meet, I will kill you."

Renly said goodbye to Vitor, then turned and walked towards his people, "Find Renekton, we will take him away with us."

The Tau would not abandon their people, even those of other races, and he also knew that leaving Renekton and anyone else related to the Tau would be to die.

The empire will execute them without hesitation, as well as all their relatives within three generations. Those with better luck will be thrown into the criminal world to serve their sentences.

After the Tau left, Castine and the others hesitated. With the current strength and equipment, this war was almost destined to fail, and there was no reinforcements that could be counted on.

"Get ready for war." Vito said decisively, his words full of belief in victory, which made Castin and the others instantly feel at ease as if they felt the same.

"Understood, sir, I will immediately start the arrangements and contact other troops. If the Emperor bless me, the Army Headquarters may still be safe."

Castine hesitated for a moment. She had some doubts. Since they had all been attacked by air strikes, the army headquarters must be the key target. It was still unknown whether the commander and the others were still alive.

"The Emperor bless them." Vito said and left, followed by Loken. Serksos, who was helping from a distance, saw him leaving the airport and followed him.

"Sir, where are you going?" Braun called from a distance.

"Go and see who killed all the Tau at the Trade Point."