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Chapter 198, From today onwards, I am a phoenix

In untraceable ages, the living Emperor created the gene-seed, creating the Space Marines.

Today, this technology has long been lost.

In this day and age, the gene-seed can only be produced by the Space Marines themselves.Moreover, due to the long separation, the gene-seeds of each battle group with a long history have slowly produced some subtle differences, and after the completion of the genetic surgery, the space warriors created will also have certain differences in their characteristics.

The gene seed bank accumulated by the Phoenix Squadron over the long years has been destroyed.

According to the history of the warband that Martins once told, in the last battle that ended the Centennial Redemption Expedition, they brought the flagship of the warband arsenal and the warband gene bank, which completely disappeared in a big explosion.

In this world, if you want to see the gene-seeds of the phoenix again, except for the seven survivors who were still alive and picked them after they died, the rest can only be found in the gene-seed bank of the Empire.

Space Marine Chapters are also required to pay a tax called the 'Gene Seed Tax'.Regularly required to pay 10% of the new seeds produced by the Chapter during this period, the Mechanicus and the Church of the Imperial State check whether the Geneseed of the Chapter is still pure, in this way to determine that there is no problem with the Chapter.

Seeds that pass the inspection will enter the empire's gene bank and are generally used to establish new war groups.

In this way, the Phoenix Chapter could theoretically ask for aid from the Empire, through the gene-seed taxes they had handed over in the past, to rebuild the Chapter.

But in reality, this is impossible.

First, Phoenix tried to apply, but nothing came of it.There is no such rule in the empire, and there has never been a rule that says that a chapter with heavy losses can replenish its soldiers from past seed taxes.

The empire really doesn't have the motivation to do this: why should it supplement the combat power of the old battle group?

From Gu Hang's point of view, if he was a member of the Supreme Council of the Empire, he would not agree.

The Space Marine Chapters are within the empire, and according to the Holy Code, each of them is the same as an independent warlord.Most of them have their own home planet, and the home planet does not pay taxes; Space Marine Chapters are generally obedient, but there are also many who do not listen to the announcement;
The Empire doesn’t even have an organization that has the power to specifically govern the interstellar fighters. Letting the interstellar fighters do their work is like the relationship between Gu Hang and the phoenix. They have to issue orders and commissions. If they really don’t do it, or they don’t work hard, there is no conventional means to punish or restrict them unless they fall out and judge people as traitors.

Moreover, it is not that simple to convict a traitor.Which battle group with a long history does not have a group of comrades-in-arms, good friends, planets saved by them, etc., all of which are all related, all are political backers, and they can be sentenced if they want to?After the sentence was over, the mother group and the war group of the same sect popped up one by one to fight the injustice.

If there is a real hammer, that’s another story; if there is even a little bit of controversy, this matter can’t be done.

In this case, why support the old battle group?If there is a real need, building a new group is over.

Let the old group figure out their own way.

Especially the Phoenix Squad, who had a criminal record and was sentenced to a redemption expedition, their political relations were almost emptied, let alone support.If you have the time to save you, it is better to build a new regiment. It is not like Phoenix, which has a lot of historical problems left over that can't be sorted out.

With no hope of getting new seeds from the empire, all they can rely on is themselves.

The sacrifice of three soldiers brought three seeds full of hope, but all the operations failed.

This means that the seeds of the phoenix battle group are only left on the four people who are still alive.

In theory, it's impossible to have it anywhere else.

In this situation, Gu Hang took out one.

What do you mean?
Did you have a relationship with the above, got the gene-seed, or what?

There is no reason for Gu Hang to justify this matter.It is impossible for him to say that the imperial gene pool authorized him a batch of phoenix seeds. What a lie, this kind of thing has never happened in the tens of thousands of years of history of the entire empire.

But continue to pretend to be stupid and deny it?

It doesn't seem right.

It has been half a year since Gu Hang obtained the ability to exchange gene seeds.It is impossible to say that he is not itchy.He has also been planning for this opportunity to use the exchange ability of gene seeds.

If it weren't for this idea, when the beautiful girl caravan was here, he would spend a lot of money to buy twenty sets of power armor when he was full?

Isn't that just for that day!

According to Gu Hang's original plan, he wanted to wait until Wu Jiarong had time to come, and let the priest of the Mechanic Order study how to do gene implantation surgery.

This work does not have to be done by space fighters. In fact, when the Empire wants to create a new battle group, it is also the Mechanic Order.

The only problem is that Wu Jiarong doesn't specialize in genetic engineering.In comparison, Hu Ke is a better choice, but considering the degree of trust, Wu Jiarong is still the best choice.

Let her study it, and then Gu Hang will find some qualified and potential teenagers, train them to the T1 level with the [Soldier Card] system, and then exchange them for gene seeds.The total cost is 211 gift points, plus the life of a potential young man, as the price for Wu Jiarong to practice.

Even if it fails, after practicing a few times, it should eventually come out.

Anyway, gene seeds are not precious to Gu Hang, they are just a gift of one hundred points.Now if you want to extract a technology, it is far more than this money.

The only concern is how to explain it after it is figured out.

If now, taking advantage of this opportunity, we can negotiate with the phoenix group... that would be almost a perfect situation.

Moreover, when he ran over, he almost understood the situation, and there was little room for continuing to play dumb.

Sitting on his governor's throne, Gu Hang looked down at the four space warriors, especially focused on Martins and Rizzo.

He could see the relief and tension on Martins' face.

He could also see that Pastor Rizzo had opened his eyes at some point, and his expression was full of anticipation at the moment, even with a little fanaticism!
Reminiscent of what Martins said just now, the fact that they were led to Fury Owl Star when Rizzo prayed to the Emperor, he gritted his teeth and decided to give it a go.

He figured it out, in the desperate situation, this group of phoenixes, who were all focused on how to continue the battle group, faced with the gene seed that came from nowhere but indeed belonged to the descendants of the phoenix, they might really give up looking for the reason and just hope that the war group can survive.

Space Marines are known as the Emperor's Angels of Death, and rightly so, for they place a high value on loyalty.But... Space Marines didn't turn traitor?
That's not it.

Traitor Chapters, Chaos Space Marine Warbands...these are real things.

Isn't that from the Loyalist Space Marines?

The phoenix is ​​like this now, I'm afraid it's not because of the desire of the battle group to survive, and they have a high chance of agreeing to let them directly defect, not to mention, what Gu Hang wants them to do next is not to make them defect.

Furthermore, looking at Rizzo, Gu Hang always felt that this head pastor would become a key point, and maybe he would become his internal support.

Thinking of this, Gu Hang took a deep breath, and said seriously to the four space fighters below, "If you say so, I have indeed thought of a way to help you..."

Started with a head, Gu Hang didn't say anything in detail, leaving room for it.

He spoke slowly, and he did not forget to observe the expressions of Martins and Rizzo.

The longing look on Martins' face suddenly became full of hope.

The Chapter Master looked at him eagerly, eagerly anticipating what he would say next.

And the fanatic look on Rizzo's face became more obvious.

The reaction of the two made Gu Hang feel relieved.

Their first concern is not 'why can this governor help us get gene seeds', but 'any conditions can be agreed', which in itself explains a lot of problems.

He continued to say: "But this matter is too important and special, and it involves some secrets. I will also pay a great price for it, which exceeds the level of my support for you. Therefore, if you need this special help, I need you to promise me a few conditions."

Martins couldn't wait to speak: "You tell me! I will definitely agree! No matter what the conditions, I will agree!"

In his heart, he was indeed ready to pay all the price.

Gu Hang raised a finger: "First of all, the Phoenix Squad needs to pledge their allegiance to me."

Just this first one, Martins was stunned.

A warband, allegiance to a planetary governor?

Has anything like this ever happened in the entire history of mankind?

Planetary governors, aren't they all mortals appointed by the battle group to help them manage the planet, at best it is a steward role, and if they don't do well, they will be replaced if they are not good?
Now, the Chapter's allegiance to the Planetary Governor?

He was a little unacceptable.

Gu Hang's expression became calm: "I think what I want to say is a little clearer: this is beyond the extent of my help to my allies, and you should understand it yourself. I can only pay the price for my own people, the real people of my own."

After a pause, Gu Hang leaned forward and stared at Martins: "I am ready to pay the price for the revival of the battle group, but the premise is that this is 'my battle group'. Then, Commander Martins, you said that you are willing to pay all the price, so does what you just said still count?"

"I..." Martins looked at Rizzo again.

But he only saw Rizzo's encouraging eyes.

"I agree." Martins lowered his noble head.

"Then make an oath." Gu Hang said.

Now that you have agreed, what else is there to say?
Martins knelt down on one knee to Gu Hang who was sitting on the governor's throne in front of the golden statue of the emperor, and at the same time lowered his proud head.

Along with his movements, Rizzo and the other two space warriors also knelt down.

Next, it should be the swearing-in session.

But Martins pursed his lips tightly.

He didn't know how to speak.

At this time, Pastor Rizzo said, "It's my job to lead the battle group to take oaths and sing prayers. Let me do it."

Martins breathed a sigh of relief.
At the critical moment, the head pastor is still somewhat useful, at least replacing him to undertake the most embarrassing link.

But soon, he couldn't laugh anymore.

"From today onwards, I am the phoenix..."

Rizzo's first sentence moved the DNA of the three of Martins.

This is the battle group oath of the Phoenix Chapter, which is what every battle brother must memorize when he officially joins the battle group, and must be recited in front of all battle brothers when he swears an oath to the emperor.After that, almost every banquet, dinner, and prayer of the warband must start with this.

It's already gone backwards.

In the past war groups, including the current war group, Rizzo, the head pastor, took the lead every time they held similar prayer activities.Everyone is very familiar with this, so the three of them almost instinctively recited it.

"From today onwards, I am the phoenix..."

"I am the emperor's sword, and I am also Gu Hang's sword."

The eyes of the three of them widened instantly, and they looked at Rizzo in disbelief.

What the hell?The oath of the battle group, you just changed it?
If you swear allegiance, you swear allegiance. What is the purpose of changing the oath that has been passed down by the entire battle group for thousands of years?
No, you should discuss it with us too!

However, Priest Rizzo looked at them with a resolute and fanatical expression, obviously urging them to read along.

What else could Martins and the remaining two fighters do?
Things have come to this point, and there is still a saying that I stand up and say I quit?

They just paused, but finally bit the bullet and read along with the head pastor.

"I am the emperor's sword, and I am also Gu Hang's sword."

"I am the emperor's shield, and I am also Gu Hang's shield."

"I will bring death to the enemies of mankind, and I will bring glory back to the Emperor and Gu Hang!"

"I will die for the emperor, and I will be reborn because of Gu Hang!"

"From today onwards, I will fight forever as an immortal bird!"

……

Gu Hang felt awkward listening up there.

This oath forcibly added his name, no matter how awkward it sounds.

Besides embarrassment, the more core point is... a guilty conscience.

How can Lao Tzu be able to stand side by side with the emperor in an oath?
How much trouble would it cause if someone else heard this?
But it's hard for him to stop it, and it's hard for him to say what he feels in his heart.

It's impossible to really have no dark feelings at all.

Can he be upset that a warband is swearing allegiance to him, and even changed the oath of the warband?

Although there are only four people left in this battle group, from this moment on, he can finally use that repeatable event without any scruples to exchange gene seeds.

With the seal lifted, is there any need to worry about the speed of the explosive soldiers?
However, Gu Hang was not overwhelmed by this dark feeling.

He still remembers business.

After the Phoenix Squad took the oath, Gu Hang raised his second finger...

(End of this chapter)