Chapter 94: Competition
Omega said directly, "Your Legion should also stop. We've bombed hundreds of cities in a short time. These explosions are synchronized, and the rising smoke and shockwaves will fundamentally damage Hazariit Planet's atmosphere! I suggest we wait half a month, until this wave of bombing reactions disperses on the planet, before continuing!"
Sevatar was somewhat surprised by Omega's reaction.
Konrad Curze laughed indifferently. "My Brother, Hazariit, is full of robots and mechanical structures. There isn't a single human. What you're saying is a bit strange; the robot army numbers in the billions. Just bomb them directly!"
"Humans won't inhabit this planet in the future, so what does it matter if it's destroyed? Could it be that you want to move some prisoners and refugees here for development later?"
Sevatar agreed. "That's exactly right, Lord Alpharius. Doing this can avoid heavy casualties for both Legions!"
Omega shook his head slightly. "Of course, Space Marines can fight on planets with severely deteriorating environments, but Imperial Army warriors can easily suffer heavy casualties due to environmental issues, and it's also not conducive to the subsequent landing operations of large Imperial Army forces! Unless absolutely necessary, I personally do not want to destroy a planet!"
"Even if an AI overlord rules this planet, do you still think so?" Konrad Curze asked with interest.
"Yes!"
After receiving Alpharius's affirmative answer, Konrad Curze fell into thought for a long time, scrutinizing Omega. Sevatar watched him silently, somewhat unable to understand Omega's thoughts, but he only obeyed Konrad Curze's orders.
"Sevatar, order your subordinates to stop. Bomb again in half a month. I believe the result will be the same!"
Sevatar was surprised that Konrad Curze would agree to Omega's suggestion. He nodded and ordered his subordinates to stop the orbital bombardment.
A large number of the fleet's bombardments in space ceased. At this time, the effects of the hundreds of bombardments on Hazariit Planet were still ongoing.
Each explosion produced a massive plume of smoke, hundreds of kilometers wide, that rose into the sky. A hundred such explosions created a chain reaction, significantly impacting the atmosphere. The imbalanced climate on the planet stirred up countless cyclonic storms and heavy rain. The rain, blackish-gray, continuously fell upon the land.
Konrad Curze saw Omega looking at the planet's model data with mixed feelings and smiled, reminding him, "Alpharius, war is inherently cruel. Don't feel pity for an artificial intelligence you've never met, because they have no heart at all!"
Omega looked up and glared at him. "You don't need to remind me of that. I'm just sad that we ruined this planet!"
"Heh? He-He-He, How interesting, HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!" Konrad Curze burst into laughter after realizing what was said, and Sevatar also chuckled.
The Night Lords simply couldn't comprehend Omega's logic or thoughts that the destruction of a planet would sadden him, especially since this planet was ruled by an AI overlord, without even a single human or, for that matter, a single living organism.
Captain Skorr and others were displeased with the Night Lords' attitude. Omega raised his hand to stop them, not caring what Konrad Curze and the others thought.
Konrad Curze laughed for a long time, in an unexpectedly good mood. "Brother Alpharius, I think you and Fulgrim should have common topics. That guy often says that only by understanding the beauty of the stars can one know the importance of guarding the entire Imperium for the Emperor in the future!"
Omega took a sip of coffee and said calmly, "The beauty in his eyes is just that the stars are beautiful like jewels. The planet in my eyes is a cradle of life, full of beauty. Can you understand?"
Konrad Curze heard this for the first time, finding it novel, and then asked, "If that's the case, you transported so many prisoners, refugees, and the dregs of society to the Metias Sector. Aren't you afraid of destroying these beautiful cradles?"
As expected, he's here about the prisoners in the Sector, Omega thought, laughing. "I've already made arrangements to guide them in building cities and becoming qualified citizens. The results are quite good. Haven't you been to the Metias Sector and studied it carefully?"
"I've looked into it, Oh I Have..!" Konrad Curze smiled indifferently, not believing at all that the other could achieve this level of rehabilitation.
Konrad Curze did not directly suggest that he would help Omega manage the Metias Sector later. Anyway, if major problems arose, he could quickly suppress the entire Sector, and that Sector would then only be suitable for the Night Lords to manage.
Omega's words were not taken seriously by the Night Lords, including Sevatar and the Company Commanders, who felt that the metaphor of a planet as a cradle was too pure and naive.
There were still hundreds of intelligent cities on Hazariit Planet. The two Legions did not intend to land immediately; they waited half a month before continuing the bombardment.
During this free time, the Company Commanders from the Night Lords chose to spar with each other as a warm-up for the competition.
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One month later, after three continuous waves of orbital bombardment, the intelligent cities on the planet's surface were largely shattered. Neither side waited any longer and proceeded with landing operations, eager to win this victory.
Inside the bridge, Alpharius walked out after several months.
Seeing Omega leisurely standing, looking at the beautiful starry sky outside the window, and drinking tea, he smiled. "The Night Lords have already landed. You still have time to drink tea. Didn't you agree to the competition with Konrad Curze?"
Omega took a sip of tea. "So what do you think we should do? Want a cup too?"
"Of course, we have to win this competition. I'll let you handle other matters, but for this round of capturing the AI overlord, you must give it your all. If we lose and the news gets out, our Legion will be a step below the Night Lords!" Alpharius said seriously.
"Then let Skorr and them land. I'll come after I finish this cup!"
"They've already started the landing operation. I'm just here to take you with me to land!"
Alpharius, seeing Omega was not in a hurry, directly pulled him. The two quickly arrived at the power armour repair warehouse. Alpharius donned his own Terminator armour, and Omega donned Company Commander-grade power armour.
"I'm going first, you come right away!" Alpharius said quickly, ignoring the surprised looks of the tech-priests nearby.
Alpharius's figure flickered and disappeared. Omega stepped forward with a heavy sound and chuckled, shaking his head. This brother, seeing his lack of enthusiasm, directly took his place in the competition to capture the AI overlord.
"Tech-Adeptus, have you ever seen an Abominable Intelligence?" Omega asked.
Pritchard, a senior operative, nodded and smiled, "Yes, artificial intelligence is like a digital daemon with self-awareness. It's usually hidden within data, similar to a cogitator array. As long as you find a similar location, you can capture the AI overlord!"
Seeing that the other tech-priests remained silent and did not elaborate, he knew they were intentionally hiding information from him to prevent him from understanding artificial intelligence.
In space, a landing pod transformed into a fiery meteor, plummeting directly to the surface of Hazariit Planet. Omega speculated that the AI overlord might be able to relocate, provided there was a processing core similar to a cogitator array.
The energy shield that enveloped a magnificent, intelligent mechanical city had long since been shattered. Large numbers of robots, armed with laser weapons, met the advancing two Astartes Legions.
On the battlefield, it was clear that the Alpha Legion's heavy assault equipment was significantly superior. Heavy assault infantry vehicles, tanks, command fortresses, and siege rams formed a powerful assault force, fearlessly advancing through the relentless gunfire of countless robots.
In the sky, numerous Thunderhawk Gunships fired, and countless missile barrages continuously bombarded the robots' defenses.
Behind them, heavy electromagnetic cannon tanks, laser cannon tanks, and heavy artillery units continuously opened fire, destroying the fortress-like cities in front of them.
Under the multi-directional, dense barrage of fire, the fortress-like city in front seemed engulfed in a storm of fire. Countless robots were directly submerged in the gunfire and flames, and massive mechanical structures were blown apart and scattered.
Outside the city, the Astartes of the Night Lords were also astonished by the Alpha Legion's fierce firepower.
Amidst a flash of explosions, a Company Commander said directly to Sevatar, "The Alpha Legion is indeed well-equipped with all varieties of heavy gear. Their firepower is truly fierce!"
"The victory shall still be decided by us, the Astartes! Let the Dreadnoughts create a breach, and we'll charge in. Once we're inside the city, it's our battlefield!" Sevatar and his group, without heavy assault weapons, shouted, not wanting to be outdone.
[End of Chapter]
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