The Emperor’s Angel of Death

Chapter 1842 Steel Beast (Part 1)

"All combat units, check communications."

Sitting in his small command chair, Silas Overwick said to the communication rosary, his voice could barely reach the other Leman Russ tanks through the vehicle communicator.

The colonel of the Cadian 1652nd Armored Regiment quietly listened to the electrical crackling in the earphones. The inexplicable interference in the subspace made long-distance communication difficult. Now they are the only force standing in front of the enemy. If they If it fails, even if the Red Pirates cannot take down the headquarters of the battle group, they may attack the Cadian troops who are resisting the frontal attack of the heretics from the rear, causing the whole line to shake or even collapse.

Therefore, Silas Overwick felt that he had a great responsibility, but their time was too short, and they couldn't make a detailed plan. They could only try to ambush and attack in the ruins of the food processing factory. Block the enemy.

Although the 1652nd Cadian Armored Regiment was established relatively late, it has become the most outstanding group of all Cadian tank regiments through its outstanding achievements in the Southern and Northern Wars. The incomparable cohesion makes their units closely knit together , Whether it is supporting infantry operations or confronting the enemy's armored forces, they can always execute orders with the highest efficiency.

The Cadian 1652nd Armored Regiment includes 1 command squadron, 4 operational squadrons, 1 reconnaissance squadron, 1 maintenance squadron, and 1 transport squadron. The command squadron is mainly composed of regiment squadrons, communication squadrons and air defense squadrons. The regiment consisted of Silas Overwick's vehicle, Leman Russ Vanquisher "Ovik's Fist", and the Leman Russ Vanquisher "Kady" driven by Lieutenant Colonel Trisca, the second in command of the 1652 regiment. Ann's Pride", and the Leman Russ Executioner "Cowardly Killer" piloted by regimental commissar Greg Kaman, while the anti-aircraft unit consisted of three Hydra anti-aircraft vehicles.

According to the conventional establishment, a combat squadron has 5 combat units under its jurisdiction, and each unit contains 3 battle tanks.

However, the 4 squadrons of the Cadian 1652 Armored Regiment include 1 siege squadron and 1 tank destroyer squadron. They each have only 3 detachments, so the actual number of tanks in the 4 combat squadrons is 48.

Including the command squadron is 51 vehicles, plus the 15 Chimera armored vehicles of the reconnaissance squadron, a total of 66 combat armored vehicles.

This number is not too small. Silas Orwick once commanded a small amount of armor to fight twice as many green leather tanks and won a big victory without any losses in the battle.

But this time, he was a little uneasy.

According to the limited information, the armor of the Red Pirates seems to be big guys, and the specific models of those soldiers who escaped from death can't be said, but according to the armor types of the space fighters, there is a high probability that they are Predators and a small amount of Sikaran.

Silas Orwick has not fought against the vehicles of the Space Marines, but these tanks must be much stronger in performance than the armor of the green skins, and the number of enemy armor is not very clear, from 20-100. have.

Now the distance between the two sides is very close, and the scouting force is currently conducting a mobile search. He can only pray that this number is as small as possible.

"Leader of Thunder, get ready."

The Thunderhead Squadron of the 1st Squadron was the first unit to give feedback. Silas Ovik confirmed in the auspicious instrument that they were deploying at a position 600 meters in front of the regiment command tank. He covered the tank's appearance with ruins and terrain, and observed situation ahead.

Perhaps the most elite tank squad in the Iron Lords, the Thunderhead unit has been the linchpin of the Legion for over three centuries, leading every attack or serving as the backbone of every defense, this glorious unit The three tanks of the regiment have been in service since the formation of the regiment in 1652, and the scars and honors carved on their hulls can be read as part of the history of the regiment itself.

"Indomitable strength, ready."

The three tanks of Indomitable Force are Leman Russ Destroyers. This type of Leman Russ is equipped with short-range but powerful Destroyer cannons. Its lethality makes this type of tank an undoubted close-range The king of distance combat, the Destroyer can bring deadly short-range fire to the enemy with additional armor mounted directly in front of it.

They are currently on standby about 2,000 meters east of the ruins, ready to outflank the enemy's armor from sideways at any time, and launch a deadly attack on the enemy's most difficult target at close range.

"Broad sword, get ready."

The Broadsword unit is three Leman Russ Punishers. This tank sacrifices anti-armor capabilities for the ability to harvest a large number of enemy infantry. The Punisher Gatling cannon mounted on the turret can provide unstoppable The terrifying firepower slaughters its target. Their role in this battle is to intercept the enemy's following infantry or light vehicles. Therefore, they are deployed in the peripheral depression on the east side of the battlefield. When the vehicles of the two sides exchange fire, they will face the enemy from a slanted side. The infantry ranks unleashed devastating fire.

"Death Sickle, ready."

The Reaper Scythe Squadron belongs to the Tank Destroyer Squadron. They consist of 3 Annihilator tank destroyers and are also one of the main cores of this armored battle.

The heavy-duty laser destroyer equipped by the Annihilator can accurately penetrate the enemy tanks at medium and long distances. Even huge super-heavy tanks are in danger of being stunned by one of them. The entire 1652 Armored Regiment only has these three Baby, this destroyer is far too rare - the heavy laser annihilators it uses must be crafted by hand, and there are very few forge worlds with the knowledge and the resources to make them.

The other two tank destroyer squadrons are the "Poison Dagger" detachment composed of the Leman Russ victors and the "Longbowman" detachment composed of Camero anti-tank armored vehicles~www.readwn.com~Camero is Chimera A rare variant of armored vehicles equipped with hunter-killer missiles capable of threatening large armor and a multi-tube laser, they are generally sufficient against most enemy armor, but now Silas Orwick is not so sure, but They are still deployed at the back of the right side of the line of defense so that they can take advantage of the range and automatic locking of the hunter missiles when the enemy appears on the auspicious instrument, and reduce the enemy's leading vehicle first.

"Cadian's Pride" followed on the right side of "Ovik's Fist", performing routine cover and observation, and the long and narrow conqueror cannon pointed to the right side of the unit, aiming at the houses that were blown up.

"First Squadron, here is the Fist of Orvik, the situation is normal, you can move to the ambush position."

The armored colonel looked around from the periscope. The flames of war that had destroyed the place had long since been extinguished. Abandoned trucks were lying on the ground everywhere. Harsh murmur.

The Fist of Orwick quietly listened to the reports of the squadron commanders on the tank situation. Everyone's words were short but clear.

They are waiting for the enemy to come!

(end of this chapter)