Before Kenthelion returned to the planet Terra Aeterna, he began summoning other elite troops to join the battlefield.
Several infantry regiments and a number of Krieg Death Korps units were called in. As members frequently deployed to battlefields like meat grinders, Krieg had a unique understanding: Krieg does not fear life or death, but I will not die blindly!
When Kenthelion saw the Krieg, he remembered the joke he once made during a heated debate on Reddit, SpaceBattles Forums, and Sufficient Velocity Forum.
"Eight Krieg can be traded for one Space Marine. Krieg dares to walk through magma. If there were Krieg, there would be no Horus Heresy, and so on in Warhammer lore."
If Krieg were truly that strong, Abaddon would cry. Can eight Krieg really be exchanged for one Space Marine? Can Krieg produce hundreds of millions to trillions in a year? Wouldn't that make Abaddon cry? Wouldn't he go crying to Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, and Slaanesh, complaining that he was bullied by Krieg troops?
Castellan delivered his report to Kenthelion, stating that Speyer's forces were now marching toward planet Terra - the heart of the Bloodmaw Empire's rule.
Kenthelion nodded in satisfaction from his seat. After finishing the report, he stood and walked toward the large window in his office. Through the clear glass, he gazed down at the countless humans who had been rescued. They had gathered, waiting with hope and reverence.
Some were eager to witness the Emperor in person. Others wanted to know who would lead humanity into a new era. Many simply wished to see the face of the legendary figure - the Emperor of Mankind - who had risen to lead the resistance against the alien oppressors and their traitorous allies.
The atmosphere below was solemn, yet filled with hope. Humanity had long been without a true leader. But now, they believed... that hope had returned.
> "Today marks the rebirth of mankind!
Today, the blood of aliens shall become the foundation of our redemption!
Humanity shall once again sail the sea of stars-not as slaves, but as rightful rulers!"
> "I have seen our fall.
I have witnessed humanity stripped of its honor, torn apart by lesser species who dared call themselves allies-only to stab us from the shadows.
Never again. Not under my vision. Not while I draw breath."
> "Aliens do not desire peace. They desire dominion.
Therefore, I-Kenthelion Celestus, Emperor of the Caelestis Imperium-do hereby declare the Great Crusade!
A holy war of mankind, against all xenos, all traitors, and all who stand beyond the light of our will!"
> "Let this galaxy burn!
Let the fury of mankind flood the stars!
From this world, to the farthest reaches of the cosmos-there shall be no sanctuary for them!"
> "Every world that rejects mankind's sovereignty shall be turned to ash.
Every race that refuses to kneel shall be erased from history."
> "Today, humanity rises not as a species to be pitied-
But as a force to be feared.
As the blazing torch in the eternal dark!"
> "Long live the Caelestis Imperium!
Long live mankind!"
> "With blood, with fire, with unyielding steel-we shall rewrite the destiny of this galaxy!"
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After Kenthelion's speech, his words were transmitted to every colonial planet in the Caelestis Imperium.
Kenthelion's gaze swept over the countless soldiers among the crowd, and he shouted, "You must have the momentum to win the first battle!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live humanity!"
In addition to the Krieg Death Corps soldiers, many other human soldiers joined in the chant.
"May the God of all opportunities protect you, Your Majesty!"
A few Archmagos Mechanicus spoke respectfully to Kenthelion.
"Very well, has all the equipment been checked?"
"Everything has been checked by His Majesty, and they are all under the protection of the God of All Machines."
"Very well, let us begin."
After finishing his words, Kenthelion boarded the shuttle and flew toward the Gloriana-class Battleship. He wished to witness firsthand as the Bloodmaw Empire was consumed by the flames of war.