123: The Purification War Begins

"The ninety-seventh cycle since the promulgation of the 'Absolute Human Supremacy' and 'Total Militarism' national policies." providence's voice echoed like a precise pendulum within the cold alloy hall of the Supreme Command. The hall had no windows; only the shifting light of the holographic star map illuminated the massive reliefs carved into the four walls—abstracted human silhouettes in a posture of conquest, trampling countless twisted alien and demonic figures.

Han Zhe stood before the star map, his posture as straight as a spear. The brand-new Marshal's uniform (redesigned for both practicality and deterrence, with sharp lines and adorned with dark gold order runes and lightning motifs) made him look like a steel sculpture. His gaze swept across the star map, where the dark gold region belonging to the Human Federation was "growing" outward with unprecedented aggression. The newborn "titan-class-ii" warship clusters, like dark gold fangs, pressed against the edges of the controlled zone, pointing toward several highlighted target star systems.

"Internal policy assessment," Han Zhe said, his voice steady yet carrying invisible pressure.

The holographic image of the Director General of Social Integration (promoted from the original Minister) appeared immediately, speaking in a fast and precise tone: "The total social mobilization rate has increased to 94.7%, and non-essential civilian production has been compressed to the limit. The New Generation (with G-3 as the main body) has a 99.8% approval rate for the national policies. The third round of reinforcement for 'non-human' threat identification and conditioned reflex attack training has been completed. The 'dissident ideologies' of early exile descendants and technical experts have been systematically corrected through 'Thought Reshaping Camps,' with a success rate of 87.2%; the remaining die-hards have been transferred to 'Special Labor Units.' The 'Human Purity' screening has been extended to all technical R&D and 'abyss of order' project participants, removing three hundred and forty-seven potential 'Logic Polluters'."

"Military integration progress." Han Zhe turned to Alpha-01, whose new insignia on his epaulettes, representing the Chief of General Staff of the Human Federation Armed Forces, shimmered slightly under the light of the star map.

"The entire army has completed the indoctrination of the national policy spirit and the refitting of the new version of combat regulations." Alpha-01's voice was colder and harder than before, like metal grinding against metal. "Based on the principle of 'Absolute Human Supremacy,' all combat units have been reorganized to strengthen specialized training against different 'non-human' targets. Under the 'Total Militarism' framework, a new round of the 'Total War Power Doubling' plan has been launched. The goal: to double the scale of the capital ship fleet within the next six standard months and complete the 'New Vanguard' equipment refit for all front-line troops. The 'keystone' defense network is being upgraded according to 'Fortress Planet' standards, adding specialized defense layers against biomass (Tyranids), psychic (Eldar/Chaos), and phase (Necrons) attacks."

"Adjustment of the technical route," the Chief Technologist chimed in, his eyes holding only the ultimate pursuit of efficiency. "All scientific research projects not directly enhancing military power or 'Human Purity' have been frozen. Resources are concentrated in three major directions: First, the deepened research of 'Conceptual Killing Weapons' based on 'Men of Iron' logic weaponry and 'abyss of order' energy (Codename: 'Purge'); second, the development of 'Genetic Disintegration Viruses' and 'Pheromone Backflow Fields' targeting the Tyranid biological information network (Codename: 'Exterminatus Order'); third, strengthening the absolute suppression and purification capabilities of the 'Adaptive Order Domain' against psychic and Warp pollution (Codename: 'Purification Dome'). The monitoring protocols for 'custodian-alpha' have been upgraded. Any calculation branch that might deviate from the core logic of 'Human Supremacy' and 'Military Priority' will trigger a forced hibernation and logic reset program."

Cold efficiency, absolute obedience, and an extremely clear distinction between friend and foe. The entire Human Federation was like a killing machine programmed with a final directive, every gear spinning frantically for "Purification" and "Conquest."

"External threat situation," Han Zhe finally asked.

providence brought up the latest star map. The already colorful threat spectrum was now even more glaring. "The main force of the Imperial Indomitable Crusade is still locked in bitter struggle with Chaos and Tyranids in the 'Baal' and 'Octarius' sectors, but the frequency of their reconnaissance and probing toward our direction has increased by 400%. Guilliman has issued a new internal directive, temporarily designating us as 'Extreme Threat Level - Unknown Human Variant,' requiring all crusade units to 'maintain the highest state of alert, avoid deep penetration alone, and collect as much intelligence as possible' upon encounter."

"Eldar activities have shifted to a highly secretive state, but the restoration progress of their 'Shadow of Ulthwé' Ark World has far exceeded expectations. They are monitored secretly contacting other Ark Worlds and Drukhari / Dark Aeldari forces, possibly brewing a joint retaliatory action."

"The vanguard of the Tyranid 'Leviathan' main hive fleet has broken through the final 'Scorch Zone.' Its biological ship scale... revised models show it to be approximately fifteen times the initial estimate. Although its axis of advance is not pointed directly at our core region, the overflowing 'Devourer Sub-swarms' have begun to erode our peripheral resource systems."

"The awakening fleets of the Necron 'Szarekh' and 'Nekmund' dynasties have had a large-scale conflict in the direction of the Wall of Sighs, but their engagement zone is inevitably spreading toward our newly controlled 'keystone-23 and 24' sectors. The Necrons treat any non-Necron unit that intrudes into their 'territory' as invaders."

"Furthermore, the 'Di Ting' network has simultaneously captured faint but persistent Men of Iron signature signals in multiple sectors at the edge of the galaxy. Their activity pattern... seems to have shifted from random 'Optimization Purge' to purposeful 'Data Collection' and 'Observation.' Their targets likely include high-intensity engagement zones between our forces, Tyranids, Necrons, and Eldar."

Surrounded by wolves and watched by tigers. The newly forged war machine of the Human Federation urgently needed a "blood sacrifice" and a "trial of the Blade" of sufficient weight to verify the power of its new national policies, deter all parties who were itching to move, and absorb more nutrients for its frantic expansion.

Han Zhe's finger moved slowly across the star map, finally stopping at a sector covered by an interwoven mesh of deep green (Tyranid biological signals), ghostly green (Necron activity), and eerie purple (Eldar secret space lanes)—the Gloomy Corridor. This place was once the graveyard of several weak alien civilizations; now, it was a chaotic gathering ground for Tyranid sub-swarms, Necron patrols, Eldar pirates, and various cosmic debris. It was also a potential strategic passage connecting the Human Federation's new controlled zones with the heart of the galaxy.

"Here." Han Zhe's finger pressed heavily on the core node of the Gloomy Corridor—the Withered Crown system. "Intelligence shows a sizable Tyranid 'Devourer Sub-swarm' is digesting the final remains of a fallen alien civilization in this system. Meanwhile, a Necron patrol fleet from the Szarekh Dynasty passes through here periodically to purge any 'lower life forms.' There are further signs that Eldar 'Harlequin Troupes' or 'Pirates' are using the chaos here as cover and a raiding ground."

He looked up, his gaze like a torch: "order: Assemble the First, Third, and Fifth 'Blade' Assault Fleets. With 'the arbiter,' 'the judgement' (the new 'titan-class-ii'), and 'the purifier' as the core, and assigned with the latest 'fortress-class' mobile platforms and 'Infiltrator-II' stealth ship groups, launch the 'Purification Corridor' campaign."

"Campaign Objectives: First, annihilate the Tyranid biological fleet in the 'Withered Crown' system and test the prototype weapons of the 'Exterminatus Order' project. Second, ambush and destroy the passing 'Szarekh' Necron patrol fleet to examine the effects of 'Conceptual Killing Weapons' against Necron phase armor and Gauss Weaponry. Third, purge all traces of Eldar activity in the area, capture their ships or personnel, and obtain psychic technology intelligence. Fourth, completely occupy the 'Withered Crown' system and transform it into the first 'Purification Fortress' embedded by the Human Federation into the 'Gloomy Corridor,' serving as the next strategic springboard."

"Campaign Principles:" Han Zhe's voice rose sharply, carrying the scent of iron and blood. "According to the 'keystone charter' and the spirit of the national policies, this battle is not only for strategic victory but also to manifest the concept of 'Absolute Human Supremacy'! All enemies encountered, whether Tyranid, Necron, or Eldar, are 'non-human' filth. No warning is required, no mercy shall be given, and no prisoners will be taken. Seek thorough purification! This battle shall use the blood of alien races to forge the military soul of our Human Federation! With steel and fire, proclaim to the galaxy—human territory is sacred and inviolable! Non-humans who step foot here shall die!"

"For the Human Federation! Human Supremacy! Let the purification begin!" Alpha-01 and the other generals roared in unison, pounding their chests with their right hands, their eyes burning with a cold fanaticism.