Travel to Warhammer 40K with Gray Wind.

Chapter 104

After the war, there were a series of troubles to deal with.

For example, the Space Wolves left Nirvana overnight with the standard construction template of the L-star gate provided by the great sage of Muspel, and hurried back to their home planet Fenris.

For example, the sensitive Inquisitors are trying to find out the truth about the huge Eldar fleet that mysteriously disappeared in the depths of the Nebula of Lost Dreams.

Another example is that the technical priests who came to support from other star regions are lingering on the urban planet Embra of Falla and refuse to leave; at some point in the state religion, there is a split that firmly believes that the bomber is the emperor walking on people A small sect of the world's incarnation, which is currently hopping on the verge of heresy.

In addition to the above-mentioned things, there are many big and small things that happened in Falla during this period, and they all need to be handled by people.Russell, who was afraid of trouble, didn't stay in Falla for too long. He wandered around the Senate to get acquainted with the elders who had changed their terms, and then ran without hesitation.

Leaving the base of the Seeker, Russell informed the two battlecruisers Ark of Bliss and the Oracle of Truth to return to Falla, and all the members of the Order of Truth on it also disembarked, and returned to the underground research base on the southern continent of Falla with him.

Although Russell is very concerned about the disappearing fire of repentance, and wants to try to access the artificial intelligence core from the dark age of technology as soon as possible, and count the various spoils recovered by the swarm from the corpses of the Ark World, but before that, Russell I feel that I must first fulfill my promise.

The commitment to lead these monks who follow their own ideas on a "path to ascension".

After being attacked by the Eldar on the main star of Nefer, nearly half of the monks of truth that Russell brought out at the beginning lost nearly half. Now counting the part that stayed behind in the underground research base of the southern continent, the total number of members of the entire order is only 1919.

Not even two thousand.

Russell summoned everyone to an open area called the "Altar of Truth" located in the middle of the underground research base.Most people don't know the reason why the leader asked him to put down the tasks in his hands and gather here. Under the eyes of everyone with doubts and expectations, Russell asked a question to the research director of the research base and everyone:
"What do you think is the most important thing to achieve the purpose of seeking and spreading the truth?"

"reason."

The short-haired and gray-haired research director replied without hesitation: "There are many strange and chaotic idealistic things in the world. Only after experiencing seemingly unexplainable mysterious phenomena can they still maintain themselves, use a clear mind and rational thinking. Look at it dialectically, seek the logic behind it, explore the principles in it, and only then can you search for the boundary of truth.”

"Reason, this is the quality we should have."

The research director's argument was supported by many people, but there were also people with different views arguing with it. Russell listened quietly, and there was a lot of noise on the altar of truth.

After a long time, when the crowd calmed down again, Russell finally said the second sentence:

"Reason, patience, spirit of exploration... You each have your own opinions. I can't give an authoritative verdict and tell you what is the most important. But the only thing I can be sure of is that there is one thing, at any time. Impossibly unimportant."

Russell stretched out a hand and slowly clenched it into a fist:
"force."

In this regard, the dozen or so survivors on the Oracle of Truth at that time and the truth monks who participated in the war in the Nebula of Lost Dreams were deeply touched. If they themselves had enough power, many things could have been avoided.

As an academic organization formed by the bombers himself, Russell's positioning of the monks of the Order of Truth has never been a technical geek who is bored in the base and doing research.

Russell needs them to drive a scientific research ship to explore the galaxy, go to the bottom of the lair where the demons are dancing to dig out the aftermath of the past, go to the chaotic world to communicate intimately with monsters, ghosts, and snakes, and sometimes they have to grab graves with oil guys... Academic Discussion Once you get on top, you will inevitably have to fight.

This universe has never been friendly, whether it is excavating ancient ruins, investigating the ecology of the hive city, or even discussing and debating with people with different opinions, the followers of the star bombers need to have enough to protect themselves and convince others with reason. force.

Academic organizations have been full of martial arts since ancient times.

So Russell brought them a path to soaring.

Gray Wind projected a mind-boggling and complicated theoretical explanation over the altar of truth in a timely manner, making its obscure content appear in front of everyone—maybe this is true for ordinary people, but for those who have been immersed in the field of science and technology for many years Not necessarily the researchers.

Even if they cannot fully understand the true meaning of this theory in a short period of time, it does not prevent them from understanding the general purpose of this theory.

- Quantum Neural Connections.

By applying quantum theory to neurobiology, this theory can completely unlock the undeveloped areas of the human brain, and further optimize the connection and interaction of human brain nerves, so that the transformed human beings have unimaginably powerful thinking abilities, and truly The speed of thinking and reaction reaches the physiological limit.

Only the new human beings transformed by quantum neural connections can perfectly control the various powerful bionic prosthetic bodies that will be implanted in the body.

"When the footsteps of exploration cross the sky and walk towards the sea of ​​stars, we can no longer bear the weakness and inefficiency of the human body. In order to fully stimulate our potential, body modification and prosthetic implantation are imperative."

The flesh and blood are weak, and the prosthetic body is soaring. This is the path of ascension given to the monks of truth by the star bomber.

"I won't force you to make a choice. Whether you accept this power is entirely up to you." Russell said lightly.

Gray Wind comprehended the theoretical outline of the "quantum neural connection" from above the altar of truth, and what was displayed instead was the general flow of the ascension of the prosthetic body.

Nearly 2000 people on the altar stared intently at the theoretical knowledge recompiled locally by Gray Wind, and communicated with the people around them in low voices from time to time.

They are no strangers to prosthetic implants.

Representing one of the heads of the Holy Empire's double-headed eagle, the Mechanic Order, many of their members are very keen to mechanize their bodies and install prosthetic bodies. As time goes by, the degree of transformation becomes deeper and deeper, until Transform yourself into a completely inhuman mechanical monster.

Many physically disabled workers, soldiers, and nobles also choose to order prosthetic bodies from the Mechanic Order to repair their own incompleteness, and there are also many war madmen who implant prosthetic bodies simply to gain stronger power.For a high enough price, the Adeptus Mechanicus can transform even a mortal into something more powerful than the Astartes.

Generally speaking, the mechanical prosthetic body and artificial implant technology of the human empire is quite developed and perfect, but—generally not systematic.

Every forge world, even two technical priests belonging to the same forge world, they have very little similarity in the style and degree of body transformation. There are various types of prosthetic bodies and implants, and the same body part can be transformed Thousands of prosthetic bodies of different models have been produced, and different objects may not be compatible.

The prosthetic body implant surgery performed by the Mechanic Order is always accompanied by a very high risk of death and great pain, and they refuse to admit that this is the same as their god stick behavior of burning incense and praying for half an hour every time they screw a screw What is the connection.

But at this moment, the road to ascension of the prosthetic body that Russell placed in front of the Order of Truth is a standardized, safe, complete, and systematic route for strengthening and transforming the human body.

The basic fine gold skeleton that carries everything, artificial muscle fibers, synaptic nerves, nano-robots that replace red blood cells to supply oxygen to the body while also maintaining and repairing damaged tissues, and crystal implants that enhance vision... All kinds of artificial implants are compatible with each other, Supporting each other and being organized, they rebuilt a nearly perfect human body system almost from scratch.

Coupled with the quantum nerve connection that can perfectly integrate and manipulate these implants, every truth monk present understands how perfect and great this path of ascension is, and can even lead a race to upgrade.

Although the prosthetic body that has undergone a perfect transformation is already extraordinary, it still looks the same as an ordinary person, without any additional mechanical arms or weapons, but its hard physical quality alone is enough to make the emperor's carefully designed angel of death: A State was at a disadvantage.

Although ordinary prosthetics do not have the harsh selection criteria of Astartes monks, hell-style training with no humanitarian spirit at all, and lack of combat experience in high-pressure combat all the year round, in real fights, most of them will suffer of.

"I have a task for you next." Russell looked around and said: "This task requires driving a ship to wander around and go to various human planets on the border of the Far East. This trip will pass through a large war-torn area, and you may encounter many Dangerous. Therefore, I will only send monks who have completed the prosthetic ascension."

"Then, make your choice."

As soon as his words fell, hundreds of people came forward. Russell noticed that most of them were crew members who had worked on the Ark of Elysium and the Oracle of Truth. Obviously, they who had experienced war could better understand how important power is. .

Most of the remaining truth monks hesitated and finally stepped forward, and only a small number of people, including the research director, still chose to refuse.

They were the first to support the truth of the empire, and their thinking was also the most conservative. Regarding the transformation of the prosthetic body that destroys the "sacred human body", the attitude of this small group of people is that if you change it, I will not say it, and if you say it, I will not change it.

It is similar to the overall attitude of the human empire towards the Mechanic Order.

Russell respected their wishes and did not force them.

"Thank you for your willingness to trust me. I am very pleased to embark on this path of ascension." Russell smiled slightly, and then said: "But I can feel the repressed resistance and a little fear in your hearts. So, I will In this base, a complete body transformation and comprehensive prosthetic implantation is performed on a person, and the first case of prosthetic body ascension is completed—who wants to be the pioneer who clears away doubts for other colleagues?"

"I, me, me! Please choose me! Leader please, wow——!"

Before Russell finished speaking, a short and thin figure rushed out of the crowd excitedly and rushed towards him, but this figure was obviously too thin, so that when he started to run, he was tripped by the loose trouser legs of the research uniform He fell and fell in front of Russell.

Gray Wind quickly supported this thin and clumsy guy, and he did not hesitate to help the mortals who actively responded to the Marshal's call.

But when this person raised his head from Gray Wind's embrace and saw her face, Russell's heart became mixed.

Because he knew this person.

Noticing Russell's subtle reaction, Gray Wind quickly recalled the entire resume of the person in his arms:
——Listia, female, 21 years old, from Falla, at the age of 12, she took the initiative to become a slave of the Mechanic Order in order to study. During her labor, she showed an incomparably devout belief in the God of Myriad Opportunities, as well as extraordinary talent , thus being appreciated by the technical priests.

But just 2 years later, the 14-year-old Lystia drained all the knowledge of the technical priest who took her in;

In order to learn more knowledge, she gave up her belief in the God of Myriad Opportunities and turned to the state religion. She forged her identity and sneaked into the Beili Cathedral and became a nun.

Three years later, Lystia was sentenced to death for peeking at the magic books collected in the forbidden room of the church, and successfully escaped from prison the day before the execution.Later, he learned of the existence of the Order of Truth, and joined decisively.

The infinite knowledge mastered by the Order of Truth from the Star Bombers really satisfied Listia's thirst for knowledge. This is probably the organization she has stayed in for the longest... a full 5 years.

I really don't know how the Order of Truth recruits people.

Listia does not believe in the God of Myriad Opportunities, nor does she believe in the Emperor. Although she agrees with the dialectical materialism believed by the Order of Truth, she only agrees with it, and this identification needs to be put in quotation marks.

Such a person volunteered to be the first human being to receive prosthetic ascension, no wonder the Marshal felt embarrassed... After figuring out the current situation, Gray Wind let go of the hand holding Listia's thin body and retreated to Russell.

This slender girl straightened her clothes and smiled embarrassedly at Gray Wind. Everyone around felt that this scene was extremely absurd. Listia looked at Russell with eyes full of admiration and longing, so enthusiastic that people dare not look directly at her. Her too bright eyes.

The moment she saw the quantum neural connection theory, she fell in love with these profound and beautiful knowledge, and couldn't wait to see the actual effect of this theory after it was put into practice.

It is best to practice it on yourself.

Looking at Listia's earnest expression, Russell seemed to feel the burning heat in her eyes. Gray Wind watched his reaction without saying a word. It really wanted to reject Listia on behalf of the marshal, but it didn't. Open your mouth.

"Okay, it's you." Russell nodded helplessly.

"Praise you! Great and wise leader! We are the guide of those who seek knowledge! Praise you!" Lystia jumped with joy, wishing she could lie down on the ground and hug Russell's thigh...knee.

Seeing this, Gray Wind didn't say anything more, it respected Russell's decision.

Next, Gray Wind will personally operate the operation, making this thin girl the first human being to embark on the path of prosthetic ascension.

(End of this chapter)