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TalOS thought and pondered about the options that were presented to him. Several schemes and thoughts that not even Horus knew were swirling about the head of the twice veteran Arch Dominus. He wondered for a moment if this was a trick. Maybe not now, but if he agreed to it the Arch Dominus would find regret several years down the line.
Still the chance to make sure Lucius can lend her aid to rebuilding both herself and the federation. Thus a scheme needed to be planned and TalOS was realizing it within his mind.
“Horus, I am sure you understand the concept of honor. Situations where you have sworn an oath to the Emperor of the Imperium and the like.” TalOS began as he slowly realized the scheme within his mind’s eye.
“Indeed, so the Knights of Dutonis follow a similar creed?”
TalOS nodded to those words, “They have all bowed to Particep Semper and thus both myself and the Machine God. As a benefit of their following we have given them entire green worlds that lack a leader and mining planets so that they may receive tithe. Thus I cannot truly give them to you as as the Knights of Dutonis for they might forsake their vow to serve and work with Lucius.”
“So what would be your recommendation?” Horus asked with a sense of curiosity within his voice.
“They shall be the centerpiece of the Federal Questor Auxilia. While Mars has given you Tech Priests I shall give you Knights. But with the Knights come the Tech Priests to service them, those to guard our priests, and lastly I cannot in good conscience send my brothers out into the universe without the best guards I can afford.”
“That is more than I am asking for.” Horus pointed out with an entertained grin, “Mars does not give us nearly that much support. You wish to take one step over your masters?”
TalOS did a wave of the hand as he heard those words, “It is my duty to negotiate matters between Lucius and the Imperium. You were the one who broached the subject and I simply see that instead of giving you arms and armaments Lucius can provide Detachments in lue of them.”
TalOS could see the interest in the eyes of Horus as he heard those words, “As long as your Skitarii and Priests can keep up with the Luna Wolves I will find no issue with them.”
“That won’t be hard. And this is only the start as I think every one of our legions can use a more cored cohort.”
“I know quite a few who indeed would.” Horus finalized as they realized the position of Lucius on the Galactic stage.
