DATA DOWNLOAD

The two squads were making good progress through the hulk. So far resistance had been low - was is
possible that the genestealers hadnt noticed the two squads? A marine offered a silent prayer to
the Emperor and checked the ammunition on his heavy flamer again. The sergeant must have sensed
how tense his men were because his calm voice reassured them over the comm.

'You are doing good men. So far casualties has been low and our next objective
is just up ahead'. 

Their target lay straight ahead, a room which showed high levels of electrical activity. The
Techmarines hoped this indicated a functioning computer console, and that they could download the
data it contained. Both squads were carrying data transmitters that could be linked into the
hulks computer system and would automatically transmit the stolen data to the chapters mother
ship in one short high-speed burst. The technology of this thing was awesome and even if they
only got a stray of information their heroic efforts would be heard forever.

Such a bold move had never been attempted before, and showed the captains confidence. If it 
worked, the chapter would have achieved a tremendous coup - the first ever data download from a 
space hulks computer archive. The information it contained would be of incalculable value to the
scientists of the Imperium. The mission was so important that, if necessary, the Space Marines
were expected to sacrifice themselves so one of them could get to the computer. 

"Enemy approaching at 12 o'clock! Take your positions and hold formation!" shouted the sergeant as
five Genestealers galloped around the corner toward the squad. With a burst from the heavy flamer
waves of fire guttered and rolled down the corridor and the genestealers were consumed by a
blazing inferno. The Space Marines had been discovered.
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