Chapter 57: So It Was a Kinetic Energy Weapon—Combat Begins

“This is the crystallization of Golden Age science; of course, it can revive your brothers who are in a state of suspended death. Bring the man aboard first, and once your chapter’s chaplain has received treatment, the others can be treated afterward,” Rod said.

This suspended death state of the Space Marines can be reversed; as long as the person is not dead, placing them in a medical pod can save them.

“Thank you immensely, great Emperor’s Chosen,” the Deathwatch lieutenant nodded to the other warriors, then carried Chaplain Magro into Rod’s ship.

Once inside the vessel, the Deathwatch began examining its internal structure. It clearly bore the hallmark of human design, likely a creation from the Golden Age of humanity.

Several Space Marines clumsily removed the power armor from their chaplain and placed him into the medical pod.

After he was inside, Rod pressed a button on the pod, and a green liquid quickly filled the chamber, beginning treatment on Magro.

“Sir, what about the new weapons you prepared for us? Are we to use this ship to conduct our jump operations?” the Deathwatch lieutenant asked.

“Yes! First, I’ll distribute the new weapons. These are special ray guns—far more powerful than your grenade launchers.” Rod produced Pedanium rifles and some unique devices resembling stun batons.

The Deathwatch members nodded at Rod and began testing the weapons.

Like the Polar Warriors before them, these Space Marines quickly mastered the basic operation of the Pedanium weapons.

Several Deathwatch members fired the rifles; their power did not disappoint.

One Deathwatch member nodded approvingly to his lieutenant, signaling the exceptional quality of the weapons.

A member of the Space Wolves pulled out a blue baton, switched it on with a sizzling sound.

An electromagnetic field enveloped the iron rod, and with a swing, the Space Wolf instantly sliced through a nearby wall.

“Is this a Golden Age kinetic weapon? Quite powerful indeed! But why is it just a rod? It would be even more effective with a blade,” he remarked.

“Cough, yes, this is a kinetic weapon,” Rod said with a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Are you kidding? This thing is a kinetic weapon? I always thought it was just a stun baton!

In the special pardon, it functioned like an electric baton; never expected that summoned here, it would actually be a kinetic weapon!

Well then, I must have underestimated the Pedanium weapons. How could an interstellar-level civilization carry just an electric baton?

“I think it can be modified a bit!” the Space Wolf smiled, tinkering with the baton before beginning to disassemble it.

He quickly removed the iron rod and replaced it with a kinetic sword blade he had used before, then switched it on again.

The special electromagnetic field immediately enveloped the blade, creating a brand-new power sword.

“This thing is detachable. I think the rod’s lethality is inferior to the sword. Brothers in battle, you can remove broken kinetic sword blades and replace them,” he said.

The Deathwatch members nodded and promptly removed their damaged power sword blades.

They then attached them to Rod’s baton handle, assembling new kinetic sword blades.

“Sir, thank you for your efforts! You actually prepared kinetic weapons for each of us,” the Deathwatch lieutenant bowed before Rod.

Having kinetic weapons is naturally the best; their lethality far surpasses that of chainswords, especially when facing the Tyranid swarm.

“You’re welcome! Just take and use them,” Rod replied.

If it weren’t for you big guys discovering this, I’d still think it was just a stun baton!

I remember in those special effects shows, this thing was covered by an electromagnetic field. It’s amazing that Necron could endure it physically—truly impressive!

Soon, the Deathwatch Space Marines finished equipping themselves, each armed with a Pedanium rifle and a modified power sword.

After everyone was ready, Rod activated the Pedanium starship and set course toward the Tyranid hive fleet.

“Next, I will explain your mission in detail. Through a special method, I will teleport you into the Tyranid hive mother ship.

You will receive psychic protection, but the duration is limited.

Quickly plant this bomb on the hive mother ship and then retreat immediately—no lingering,” Rod instructed.

“Sir, are you sure this single small bomb can destroy an entire hive mother ship?” the Deathwatch lieutenant held a palm-sized timed bomb in his hand, looking doubtful.

Destroying a Tyranid hive mother ship at least ten kilometers long—are you certain such a tiny bomb will work?

“Trust me, it’s enough. Just one can obliterate the Tyranid hive mother ship,” Rod said confidently.

Rod now had complete faith in the Pedanium weapons; in the original accounts, this weapon successfully destroyed a spaceship.

“Understood,” the Deathwatch lieutenant nodded.

“Here, this is a Golden Age teleportation bracelet. It will locate our current ship. Wear these two bracelets on your wrists.

Remember, these bracelets are exceedingly precious; you only have temporary usage rights,” Rod handed two teleportation bracelets to the Deathwatch lieutenant.

He then briefly explained how to use them. The bracelets were on loan and must be returned after use.

Rod planned to pilot the mechanical ‘Ace’ himself against the swarm, unable to accompany them, so he would use the Emperor’s psychic power to shield them and let them handle the jump themselves.

The ship soon arrived at the outer limit of the Tyranid swarm’s attack range, a safe distance. Rod activated the golden shimmer mode, providing them with a layer of psychic protection.

“Sir, please look after my brothers who are still unconscious,” the Deathwatch lieutenant said.

“Don’t worry, the Sisters of Battle will care for them first,” Rod assured him.

The Deathwatch lieutenant nodded and activated the teleportation bracelet; a flash of blue light appeared, and all the Deathwatch members vanished.

The operation officially began. After the Deathwatch personnel departed, Rod released the massive space war machine and mechanical Ace.

No sooner had the two silver giants appeared than the Tyranid swarm detected them.

Countless Tyranid escort ships converged quickly, their reaction swift but too late.

“Big Iron, charge Ace.”