Chapter 19: Conquest Strategy
Temporary Headquarters – Kenthelion Celestus Command Room
A loud knock sounded on the door.
Dong... dong... dong...
> Kenthelion Celestus: "Come in."
The door opened. An elderly man in an honorary robe entered the room—Castellan Ursarkar E. Creed. Calmly, he handed Kenthelion the latest report, then began to explain the latest conditions on the ground.
After reading the report, Kenthelion nodded slowly, thinking for a moment. Then he called out two names:
> Kenthelion: "Summon Archmagos Dominus Belisarius Cawl and Magos Biologis Lirae. Now."
Before long, the two of them were present. The three of them sat around the strategy table, a hologram of the world's terrain lit up above the round table.
> Kenthelion: "We've been in this world for three days. It's time to formulate a conquest plan."
He pointed to the holographic map.
> Kenthelion: "I have an idea. Mechanicus can create plague bombs, right? If we replace the contents with an anti-virus that restores humans to normal, we can deploy them in major cities. After that, we'll continue with orbital bombs for wide distribution."
Biological Magos Lirae shook his head slowly.
> Lirae: "Your Highness, even if the anti-virus is effective... there is a catch."
> Kenthelion: "What catch?"
> Lirae: "Those who have lost most of their internal organs or have suffered permanent brain damage—they cannot be saved. The anti-virus can only work if the vital systems are intact."
Kenthelion nodded, then looked at Creed.
> Kenthelion: "Castellan, what do you think?"
Creed crossed his arms in front of his chest, his voice heavy and firm.
> Creed: "I suggest we start with direct military operations. Subdue the remaining nations. Use full force. Place Emperor-class Battleships in their skies. Destroy one city with orbital lasers as a warning."
> Creed: "Issue an ultimatum: surrender or perish."
> Creed: "Take over their bases. Merge the local military with the Astra Militarum. Use local weapons and vehicles for the time being. The combined forces will escort the civilians to a safe zone."
> Creed: "After that, isolate the major cities... then deploy the anti-virus via bombs."
Kenthelion Celestus nodded firmly. A major decision had been made.
> Kenthelion: "Now let's discuss the next step. We will rebuild civilization on this planet. The first strategic city will be established around the Los Angeles area, transforming it into a new command and civilization center."
Facilities to be built:
City-protecting energy shield
Orbital defense system
Anti-virus mass production plant
> Kenthelion: "For now, let the local forces keep their weapons. We will handle airlifts and civilian evacuations. Ground units will be a mix of ours and local forces."
Kenthelion read the report in his hand, then nodded slowly.
> Kenthelion: "Carlos Oliveira, former local soldier. Appoint him as unit leader — Battalion Group Commander."
> Kenthelion: "And Chris Redfield, rescue him in Los Angeles. Also clean up all the infections there in preparation for the city's construction. After that, appoint him as Battalion Group Commander as well."
> Kenthelion: "Local forces focus on maintaining the security of the safe zone and overseeing the evacuation. The rest—the siege, the elimination of the infections, and the destruction of the B.O.W. center—will be left to the Imperium forces."
Military Operation Strategy:
Large-scale transportation
Orbital bombardment & virus-bombing
Penetration of infection centers
Massive deployment of antivirus
Key Units:
Astra Militarum: main frontline troops
Space Marines: elite unit for lightning strikes
Medium-class Titan: large-scale city cleanup
Valkyrie Dropship & Thunderhawk: logistics and rapid attacks
> Kenthelion: "Also contact Saint Celestine. Have her join the Sisters of Battle for a purification mission."
> Kenthelion: "And… for those who dare to rebel or reject our existence—deploy the Inquisitors. They know how to eradicate them at the root."
> Creed: "Immediately implemented, Your Highness."