Warhammer: Hail to the Void Lords! - Chapter 518

Since it was during a critical period of the convoy, Horatio did not intend to keep the Epic in stealth mode for a long time to track the ship’s voyage.

He decided to follow it for a while and then conduct a surprise inspection.

Based on the triple positioning of the opponent’s speed, course, and plane arc orbit, the well-trained officers on the Epic quickly established an interception route.

After a 3 hour long voyage.

“Captain, a suspicious target has been found!” Louise observed a smattering of plasma tail flames in the darkness on the divination array.

“Is it the merchant ship named ‘Trade Pioneer’? “

“I think so, her course matched perfectly.”

“Turn on shortwave communication.”

“Shortwave communications enabled.”

Horatio picked up the sound array, spoke into the microphone, and said in a cold and ruthless tone: “‘Trade Pioneer’, we are the Imperial Navy. Stop the ship immediately for inspection. If you refuse to comply, you will bear the consequences.”

“This is the ‘Trade Pioneer’, Captain. We are a registered merchant ship belonging to the Quintari civilian fleet. We are heading to the agricultural world of Tarentus to deliver urgently needed supplies. “

“We are from the attack ship Epic of the Imperial Navy. Our ship has been ordered to patrol here. I am Lieutenant Commander Horatio Cochrane. I request you to stop the ship immediately and cooperate with the inspection.”

“But your Majesty—”

“I said it, Captain. Refusal to comply will be at your own risk.” Horatio hung up the communication unceremoniously.

Soon, the ‘Trade Pioneer’ extinguished all its plasma engines and slowly floated in the void.

Although there is no conclusive evidence that everyone has stolen the goods, it is very likely that there is something wrong with the ship, so Horatio does not intend to let the Epic connect to it to avoid collateral damage.

This is when the Imperial Navy’s law enforcement boats come in handy.

The law enforcement boats of the Imperial Navy belong to the Disciplinary Squadron and are under the direct control of Farida Hood, who is the military supervisory committee member.

The law enforcement boat is larger than the Shark assault boat, with a length of 105 meters and a width of 45 meters, and has more lightweight weapons.

The internal cabin can carry 50 people, and there is also a cell that can hold hundreds of people.

It can be boarded at the connection port normally, instead of crashing into it like a shark assault boat. It is often used in the Imperial Navy’s daily patrols and law enforcement.

The armed security personnel of the warship are selected from the armed sailors and gang members on the ship.

They are not fixed, and use squad rotation. Which squad’s turn it is every day, which squad will have fluorescent stickers with the “Gendarme” logo on their arms, chest armor, back armor, and helmets.

Before setting off, Horatio used the omen fragments to conduct a preliminary reconnaissance.

The Trojan horse plan was what he was most worried about. If there was a cabin of Tau troops inside, then although he temporarily lacked the force to destroy the ship, he could at least prevent the people who boarded the ship from dying in vain.

Although the fragmented information was incomplete, it was fortunate enough to let Horatio know that there were no Tau lurking troops on this ship that he was worried about.

Then this is kind of interesting.

What on earth is this ship doing?

After careful consideration, there are only three possibilities. Either she is innocent and found the wrong ship; or the ship defected to the Tau and was patrolling nearby as a spy ship; the third possibility is that the captain was greedy for profit. He was hired by the Kroot to trap Imperial civilian ships and feed them.

If you want to know the real situation, I am afraid that you will only know when the law enforcement boat completes the docking and you come to the merchant ship.

Two law enforcement boats set off soon, with Horatio taking Farida, Archie, and David Betty on the first one.

Brother Korchagin acts as a free movement force to prevent potential risks. Officer Louise, chief officer of the Operations Department, is on duty at the navigation bridge.

Responsible for the command of the Epic and provide support.

As the captain, he did not need to personally board the ship for inspection. Although there were no Tau armed forces in the cabin, he planned to do it himself just in case, and to minimize his losses when danger occurred.

According to Horatio’s plan, fifty marines would go to the bridge to take control.

The naval officers and soldiers of other law enforcement boats will board the ship from another dock under the leadership of Master Chief Valina. Judge Thei will kill first and then board the second law enforcement boat with Valina.

Of course, this is also the power of the Inquisitor. The Imperial Navy has law enforcement powers, and as an Inquisitor, she has much greater powers.

Horatio therefore agrees to Thee’s actions.

For the other law enforcement boats, Horatio sent them with the task of searching the cabins. Thei will investigate the cabins of the ship with Valina.

“We are the law enforcement unit of the Imperial Navy. We will immediately open the dock door for inspection. No one may resist, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences.” Farida used the military supervisor’s authority code to insert into the communication, and her tone was particularly cold.

Under her order, the merchant ship’s docking port slowly opened, and the square docking port of the law enforcement boat faced the docking ship.

! As soon as the pressure relief steam was released, the leading Tiao Gang members held up their Tiao Gang shields and stood ready, forming a shield wall that could deal with all light weapons.

When the steam dissipated, what greeted Horatio’s eyes was not the hostility he had expected.

“Welcome, Mr. Major.” The captain appeared at the dock respectfully, and the accompanying servants beside him did not carry any weapons.

Horatio looked around vigilantly, and after determining that there was no suspicious risk, asked the shield guards to get out of the way.

“Nice to meet you, Captain.” Horatio accepted the civilian shipowner’s greeting with a nod, maintaining the demeanor of the captain of his sacred navy.

“Your Majesty, why are you here? If you need supplies, we are honored to serve the Holy Navy of the God Emperor unconditionally! This is our supreme honor.” The captain pinched his mustache and bowed obsequiously.

To be honest, Horatio didn’t like the flattering look of this sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked man. He looked very cunning and cunning, and he was similar to someone in his memory.

But he cannot convict people based on their appearance. This is unreasonable and illegal.

Yes, the Imperial Fleet covers the Imperial Navy, Charter Fleet, and Civilian Fleet.

It has the largest and most complete legal code in the entire human empire.

It is said that everything is listed on paper, and those parchment rolls can fill the entire palace.

“I appreciate your kindness, Captain. Now, let’s go to your bridge for a chat. We are patrolling the area and conducting routine inspections on orders from the Imperial Navy.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen your battleship, including your military rank——” The civilian ship owner looked at the slender Epic outside the porthole and said with squinted eyes while pinching his waxed mustache. He didn’t say it explicitly, but his tone clearly hinted at his distrust.

“Do you need me to show you my commission? Captain.”

Horatio said calmly, then snapped his fingers.

Two sailors came out of the queue, raised the rolled scroll and slowly opened it. On it were gold characters written with golden psychic ink.

This is a copy of Horatio’s commission, specially meant to be shown to others.

“Ah, it is absolutely true. You are indeed a noble captain of the Imperial Navy. I am rude. Please understand that in this fuzzy area where the battle lines intersect, we have to be careful. After all, today is controlled by the Imperial Navy. Tomorrow we will be controlled by the Imperial Navy. Maybe those cobalt blue aliens are controlling it.”

“I don’t like your metaphor, and I don’t care what your “high opinion” is about the Imperial Navy’s situation here.

However, please be careful with your wording, Captain, otherwise we, the Imperial Navy, have the right to confiscate and revoke your authorization in accordance with the Sacred Disciplinary Laws of the Great Lord of Mankind’s Majestic Galactic Fleet.

Now please lead the way, I’m only focused on my immediate mission. Horatio unceremoniously interrupted the captain’s connotation of the current situation.

What he hates the most is the guy who is eating this bowl of rice and complaining that the rice cooked in this pot is not delicious.

If there were not hundreds of millions of officers and soldiers of the Imperial Navy fighting in the Star Sea, would merchant ships still want to sail across regions? joke.

“Please come this way.”