Chapter 64, Fighting for a New Life
Faced with the doubts of his battle brothers, Martins sighed deeply.
The face of this chapter commander, who was supposed to remain resolute at all times, showed fatigue and confusion.
“We have no choice.”
This sentence made everyone else feel depressed as well.
Bald Schneider continued, "We have come here and seen the situation here. Now we should know that we have come to the wrong place. We should not waste our precious time here. We should return to the sea of stars and look for new hope."
Another soldier spoke up: "How should we find it? Keep wandering? Wander until the Burning Feather runs out of fuel? We can't even find a planet that is willing to resupply us normally! Are we going to rob like those pirate traitors?"
Schneider choked, and he also recalled the predicament of the past few months. But he quickly retorted: "What's the point of being here? That mortal is willing to help us with supplies, but he doesn't even have a bullet for his grenade launcher!"
The Phoenixes rarely quarreled like this, they all understood that they were brothers and family members in the end. But the uncertain future still made it impossible for them to maintain a good attitude forever.
Now is not the time to fight. Although the current situation is more life-and-death than a fierce battle, at this time, they need the right direction more.
Martins did not stop the brothers from arguing.
He knew that this situation had occurred partly due to his lack of prestige, but even he himself was confused now and didn't know whether he should accept Governor Gu Hang's invitation. How could he end the quarrel then?
The one who finally stood up was the one with the longest seniority and the most special status in the regiment.
Rizzo, Reverend.
The priest's power armor is painted differently from the other six battle brothers. It is no longer all red, but mainly black, with only a bright red flaming phoenix pattern on the shoulders.
The priest took off his helmet and looked a little old, with half of his beard and hair already gray.
Space Marines have extremely long lifespans, and it is unheard of that any Angel of Death died of old age.
But this doesn't mean that Space Marines don't age.
Time is the sharpest knife, which can always leave marks on the face and body.
The pastor said, "Stop the pointless argument."
After he spoke, the battle brothers did shut up. As a chaplain and the most senior member of the chapter, his words carried more weight than the chapter master.
But after ending the quarrel, Rizzo did not say anything more. He just turned his eyes to Martins and said, "Captain, you need to shoulder the responsibility of the entire chapter. This matter should be decided by you."
Martins hesitated.
He understood that Rizzo's speech was to support him. In the debate just now, he was unable to make a decision, and even failed to stop the debate from continuing, which was a loss to his prestige as the head of the regiment.
But understanding all this does not mean that he really knows what to do next.
He looked back at Reverend Rizzo and asked, "You said you got a revelation that Governor Gu holds the hope for rebuilding the chapter. But how can he help us rebuild the chapter?"
Rizzo shook his head and said, "You shouldn't ask me this question. The revelation didn't give me the answer. But the person who received the revelation is in this town. Why don't you ask him in person?"
Martins sighed deeply and said, "Okay, I'll go now."
After watching the Chapter Master walk out of the house, the bald Schneider said, "Our Chapter Master is too indecisive."
"Perhaps it's because the responsibility he shoulders is too great, so he has to be careful."
"That shouldn't be the case." Schneider still looked a little dissatisfied. "I don't have to leave here, but at least we need a firm goal and firm action. We can't hesitate here. The months I drifted in the sea of stars were terrible. I hate this kind of uncertainty. Warriors shouldn't be like this."
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Gu Hang was a little stumped by the questions raised by Captain Martins who had returned.
How can I help you rebuild your regiment?
You ask me, how the hell would I know!
If I say I have no choice, you won't suddenly get angry and shoot me with your bolter, right?
I was very nervous inside, but I looked calm on the surface.
He said: "Captain Martins, you suddenly asked me this question, and I don't know how to answer it..."
Hearing Gu Hang say this, Martins also felt a little disappointed.
No wonder, even he himself doesn't know how to rebuild the regiment, so what answer can he get by asking a mortal?
But at this time, Gu Xing continued to speak: "But, Captain Martins, please forgive me for being offensive and blunt. You are confused now, which is indeed a bit inappropriate. Rebuilding the regiment is a grand and difficult plan. When you think about how to get it all in one step and want to get a definite answer, of course you will feel that you have no idea where to start, and there is little hope. And these things will turn into thousands of difficulties and stand in front of you. Why don't we break down this huge plan into small achievable goals one by one, and then do it step by step with our feet on the ground?"
Martins would not sigh in front of Gu Hang. He just said, "I understand these principles, but..."
Gu Hang shook his head and waved his hands to stop Martins from continuing. He was trying to take the initiative in the topic: "Since you are asking me, why not listen to my thoughts. Captain Martins, in your opinion, what exactly does the chapter need to rebuild?"
Martins' train of thought was diverted. He followed Gu Hang's idea and thought about it for a while. He said, "I need enough manpower and material resources to build the basic strength of the war group. Including logistical supplies and a large number of mortal auxiliary troops."
"Very good." Gu Hang said with a smile, "This seems to be a more specific question, so I will try to answer it. The manpower and material resources you need can be provided by Angry Owl Star in the future. Our planetary defense army can act as an auxiliary force for the war group, and the entire planet can also provide a large amount of manpower and material resources to provide logistical support for the war group. From the maintenance of power armor to the replenishment of war materials, we can do it."
Martins was a little confused: "Even if I believe you, as far as I know, although you are the planetary governor, you have not yet taken control of this planet, and the manpower and resources you can mobilize are limited. The production capacity of the entire planet is also questionable, and you can't even produce a bomb..."
"Hahaha!" Gu Hang, who was questioned, was not embarrassed, but laughed out loud. "Yes, Captain Martins, you are right. But I have a plan. In the future, I will build the Wrathful Owl Star into a forging world. I can provide everything the chapter needs. I don't ask you whether you believe in my plan or not. It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. I only ask you..."
"Are you and your chapter willing to fight for the rebirth of the chapter?"
(End of this chapter)
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