Chapter 48: Possessed Marines
Under the Raiders' support, the loyalists began their counter-offensive. Wounded warriors, rapidly treated by the Medics, threw themselves back into the fight.
Lucan, in his shuttle, continuously monitored the battle's development from above the battlefield. This battle was no longe...
Chapter 47: Your Rogue Trader Has Arrived!
"Quick! Bring up the reserves! Distribute weapons to the refugees! Everyone who can still move, get to the fight!
They have enjoyed the Dynasty's protection, so they must fight for the Dynasty, even if it costs them their lives!"
Rebecca had already left the tact...
Chapter 46: Battle for the Uphive
The assault on the uphive began in earnest.
One by one, frenzied cultists accepted the weapons handed to them and, under the cover of heavy vehicles, advanced towards the uphive.
What was given to these cultists could hardly be called weapons; most were just crudely made,...
Chapter 45: Word Bearers
Lucan once again sat in the captain's chair.
"Raise void shield power to maximum! Provide cover for the assault squadron!"
This time, the Tyrant sailed at the head of the formation, its sturdy armor plating capable of withstanding more attacks. The Golden Ram followed close behind...
Chapter 44: The Final Dawn
Often, people believe the Chaos Gods lure individuals into depravity and corruption through various illusions and deceptions.
However, Chaos's most adept method of seduction is to acknowledge your achievements, praise your strength, and help you fulfill the dreams you've always longed ...
Chapter 43: The Current State of Agathos
The waiting was torture. Intermittent messages returning from Agathos let Lucan know the situation was constantly worsening.
The characteristic of these Chaos cults was their rapid spread. Once the corruption fully metastasized, he would have no choice but to bombard the ...
Chapter 42: Starport Completed, Banshee Fighters
Warden Loran followed half a step behind Lucan. Although it was his first time meeting Lucan, this new Rogue Trader, from the combat suit Lucan himself wore and the uniformly combat-suit-clad soldiers around him, he knew Lucan's strength was considerable.
This was...
Chapter 41: How Are My Own Turrets Firing On Me?!
Agathos was not far from Omiron II. After a seven-day Warp journey, Lucan's fleet exited the Warp and entered the Agathos system.
On the bridge, Lucan could already see the light emanating from the star of the Agathos system.
The three planets possessed by...
Chapter 40: Caligos Winterscale
"Verre, first, send some food supplies to Omiron to stabilize the people's morale. Also, tell the captains of those Suarez Dynasty warships!
The Suarez Dynasty is finished. Relevant individuals will be purged by the Inquisition. However, if they submit to an investigation, are fou...
Chapter 39: News from the Astropaths
The damned trolley problem…
At this moment, the wails from the interrogation room also ceased.
Ian emerged, looking exhausted, but he held a special data storage unit in his hand.
"Souls pledged to the Dark Gods are truly resilient to torture. Fortunately, he ...
Chapter 38: Food Crisis
Seeing Ian's tacit approval, Lucan knew it was settled. Lucan didn't want to be a puppet, nor did he want to become a tool for those high-ranking Inquisitors. He needed to develop his own network of connections, to win over individuals he deemed worthy.
After acquiring the System, Lucan n...
Chapter 37: Even Inquisitors Are Human
After dealing with the fleet orbiting Omiron II, Lucan immediately ordered his own fleet to approach.
Leaving the battlefield behind, the Golden Ram began to draw near Omiron's orbit.
Even from orbit, the naked eye could see the utter devastation across the entire pl...
Chapter 36: Decapitation Strike Successful
"Everyone, chant the name of the Holy Machine and pray to it! It heals our damaged bodies; it will mend our broken souls!"
The members of the Mechanicus contingent within the Golden Ram heard Pavian's call.
One by one, prayers in the name of the Holy Machine bega...
Chapter 35: Chaos Scrap Code
As the Forgefiend was destroyed, two individuals simultaneously widened their eyes. Lucan was dumbfounded looking at the sudden influx of 10,000 Psy-crystals. Only after Norris reported to him did he understand the situation.
"A Forgefiend? Isn't that a daemon engine? Has that fellow...
Chapter 34: Phase Shift
"Captain! There's Chaos corruption within the Tyrant!" Norris immediately reported the situation to Lucan via his combat suit's communicator.
Hearing Norris's words, Lucan also became tense.
"Chaos? What kind of Chaos corruption?"
"I don't know… Right now, I can only sense...
Chapter 33: The Forgefiend
Kanto, who had initially felt victory was within his grasp, discovered that his own soldiers were being cut down like vegetables by these strange warriors of the Mongorte Dynasty.
In a rage, he drew the power sword from his waist and cut off the head of a soldier who was reporting the ...
Chapter 32: Boarding Action
8000KM… 7000KM… 5000KM…
As the warships drew closer, their long-range weaponry opened fire almost simultaneously.
The frigates unleashed plasma torpedoes, launching them from their bows towards the opposing fleet.
No one wanted their warship to endure several torpe...
Chapter 31: The Tyrant
Lucan, his mood now considerably calmer after taking a deep breath, returned to the bridge once more.
Inquisitor Ian approached him.
"I hear a psyker awakened on your warship? Perhaps… I could help him? I too awakened suddenly; I understand the potential dangers."
"A pity, ...
Chapter 30: Ghost Operative
Under the strict guard of a group of soldiers, Norris headed towards the forge workshop.
Lucan and two Raiders walked at the very front. Norris was terrified; he didn't know what Lucan's so-called choice actually was…
He glanced at the soldiers beside him; their gun muzzles n...
Chapter 29: The Uncontrolled Psyker
"Where do these warriors come from?" Ian Hoffmann inquired.
"These are all loyal warriors of the Dynasty. Some were selected from among the soldiers, and others are sons from the blood-kin families of the Mongorte Dynasty. But without exception, they are all faithful servants ...
Chapter 28: The Inquisitor
And as mobilization was underway, an Inquisitor, having received the news, rushed to the starport with utmost urgency.
"Captain! An Inquisitor wishes to see you."
"The Inquisition's intelligence network is truly efficient… Let him in. Notify Verre to tell Magos Pavian to close...
Chapter 27: Hostile Rogue Trader
Taking a deep breath, Lucan's mood calmed considerably.
Lucan certainly knew what a cesspit this world was; perhaps many actions were born out of necessity or helplessness.
But Lucan still believed he should do what he could.
The food and supplies Lucan distributed ...
Chapter 26: People Should Be Treated Like People
A total of five adamantium combat suits were produced.
Lucan had them all painted black; otherwise, they would have been far too ostentatious.
The golden Aquila symbol was engraved on the chest – this was now a standard step for almost all combat suits af...
Chapter 25: Adamantium Combat Suit
Lucan wasn't worried about the Medic gun and its nanites being reverse-engineered.
Although the technology within the Medic gun was advanced, what was truly powerful was Lucan himself combined with the equipment produced by the System-granted Barracks. The two were indispensabl...
Chapter 24: Big Earnings
Lucan was already waiting in the reception room of the residence.
Under Verre's arrangements, various factions had closely inspected the combat suits and observed their performance. Within two days, Lucan had met with numerous factions.
Almost all of them had expressed interest in...
Chapter 23: Ordo Xenos
Lucan didn't even have to wait two minutes before an Inquisitor from the Ordo Xenos arrived with fully armed Astra Militarum troopers, sealing off the scene.
A rough count put their numbers close to a thousand. They blocked all surrounding passageways, a clear indication of how cautiously ...
Chapter 22: Halo Device
The Marauder, abandoning ranged fire, directly grabbed one of the Kroot's hands, and the two immediately began a contest of strength.
"Xenos! Give up resisting!" the Raider inside the suit yelled.
But the Raider's shout also ignited the ferocity of the Kroot.
"What's with th...
Chapter 21: A Good Product, Naturally, Needs Good Publicity
Inside a huge warehouse at the docks, the pirates of the Void Consortium had also received the news.
"He's insane! This Rogue Trader is insane! What the hell does he think he's doing?" Ryder Collins, the Void Consortium's leader in Footfall, said angril...
Chapter 20: Killing the Chicken to Scare the Monkeys
"As you wish, my Lord. I can go contact buyers right now," Verre offered.
"Wait. To sell at a good price, we definitely need to let the buyers see the product's actual effectiveness. What was the name of the faction that refused us earlier?" Lucan asked.
Chapter 18: Footfall
Lucan, attended by his servants, donned the magnificent attire of a Rogue Trader.
Under the escort of a host of guards, he once again arrived on the bridge.
Although the news of the former Rogue Trader's death surprised and saddened everyone on the voidship, the opposition to Lucan in...
