Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 413 Defense Network Construction
After discussing these important matters, the three decided to temporarily leave the 40k world.

During this period, they have been handling various matters related to the post-war reconstruction of the Rostov sub-sector. Although it was to consolidate their own power, this kind of busyness was part of their job.

But even the most determined person would find it unbearable to work such high intensity continuously for so long.

Although they were using chess piece avatars and weren't physically exhausted, the mental stress definitely needed to be relieved.

Having spent a long time in the war-torn 40k universe, dealing with all sorts of brutal post-war cleanup work, the group desperately longed to return to the relatively peaceful 3k era for a short rest.

After returning to the modern world, everyone went back to their own homes and to their own mothers.

Chen Xi brought back a special item from the 40k world—a medical servo skull that he had Olivia specially craft for him.

Taking into account the aesthetic acceptance of the modern world, Chen Xi specifically instructed Olivia to carry out a complete appearance modification of this medical servo skull.

The originally pristine white human skull is now encased in a streamlined, adamant gold shell with a matte finish, giving it a subtle silver-gray hue.

The elliptical outer shell has six micro-vector nozzles symmetrically distributed on both sides, while the bottom integrates a multi-functional scanning array and a micro-injection device.

Its overall design is more like a high-tech miniature medical drone, and the nanoscale medical probes will only be extended from its abdomen when performing precise operations.

"The design is perfect." Chen Xi looked at the creation with satisfaction, which blended imperial technology with modern aesthetics.

He carefully inspected the biopharmaceutical storage compartments embedded on both sides of the outer shell, confirming that the nano-repair robots and therapeutic agents loaded inside were in optimal active condition.

He then gave the command to the servo skull floating in the air: "Activate the holographic scanning protocol and execute a comprehensive physical examination procedure."

"Command confirmed. Activate MK-III type biological scanning array." The servo skull emitted an electronic voice with distinct mechanical synthesized characteristics, and a ring of blue indicator lights lit up on the outer shell.

A precisely calibrated fan-shaped scanning beam emerged from the bottom and swept across Chen Xi's body at a specific frequency.

"Scan progress: 25%...50%...75%...Scan complete. Analyzing data..."

After a brief calculation, a faint servo motor sound came from inside the skull: "Diagnosis report: The subject's vital signs are stable, and the basal metabolic rate is maintained within the standard range of ±5%."

Abnormal findings: Cortisol level was 23% higher than normal, and melatonin secretion cycle was disordered.

Recommendation: Adjust your circadian rhythm to a standard sleep pattern and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Warning: Continuous sleep deprivation has caused liver alanine aminotransferase levels to rise to the warning threshold, and increased the burden on the cardiovascular system by 15%.

It is recommended that immediate intervention measures be taken…

"That's enough, terminate the diagnostic procedure." Chen Xi waved his hand to interrupt, "The basic data has been confirmed."

The servo skull immediately retracted its scanning beam and emitted a brief confirmation tone: "Command executed. Standby mode activated."

As Chen Xi had specifically instructed beforehand, Olivia had deeply customized the medical assessment system for this servo skull.

She not only adjusted the baseline parameters of health indicators to align with the physiological characteristics of humans in the 3K era, but also optimized the database of treatment plans for modern living environments.

The skull-embedded thinker can identify a variety of common modern health problems, from vitamin deficiencies to heavy metal poisoning, and provide treatment recommendations that align with current medical standards.

Chen Xi had intended to further test the therapeutic functions of the servo skull, but considering that he currently had no ailments requiring treatment, he had to temporarily abandon the idea. He gently stroked the smooth outer shell of the servo skull, feeling the subtle vibrations transmitted from the operation of the intricate internal machinery, before carefully storing it in the safe in his bedroom.

The most important mission of this medical device is to treat Li Jingyi's sequelae of sea snake poisoning.

Although Li Jingyi has received various advanced treatments, including rejuvenation therapy, since being transferred to the sanatorium in Chen Xi's city, the nerve damage caused by that accidental poisoning is recovering slowly.

Chen Xi felt a pang of heartache whenever he thought of Li Jingyi's occasional numbness and dizziness.

"When I go to see her tomorrow, I must use this to do a full check-up," Chen Xi decided to herself.

The servo skull's nanoscale nerve repair program and specially formulated antidote should be able to completely remove the neurotoxins remaining in her body and treat her nerve damage.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look forward to tomorrow's meeting—which might be the key to Li Jingyi's full recovery.
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After taking a few days off in the 3K era and enjoying a rare period of peace, Chen Xi returned to the complex and chaotic 40K world.

Although he had already largely sorted out the various post-war affairs, he was well aware that this did not mean the end of the work, but rather the beginning of a new round of challenges.

The Rostov Expedition is still officially ongoing, and Chen Xi needs to continue using this pretext to obtain resources and supplies from the Sector's Department of Internal Affairs.

As long as the expedition is not officially declared over, he will continue to receive additional supplies and administrative privileges.

Therefore, the expeditionary force not only could not be disbanded, but also had to maintain a reasonable scale of operation.

In addition, many threats remain in the secondary sector: several Necropolis crypt worlds have not been completely eradicated, and multiple planets have reported sightings of Greenskin Orc activity.

These potential threats all require the maintenance of military forces to address them.

To this end, Chen Xi carried out structural reforms to the Expeditionary Force Command.

He reorganized the original temporary operational command into a permanent institution, but changed its functional focus.

The new command headquarters no longer focuses on direct command of combat operations, but is primarily responsible for logistical support, resource allocation, and regional defense coordination.

The reorganized department was placed under the full command of Company Commander Ventanus—a commander from the Ultramarines Chapter who had demonstrated exceptional talent in logistics and administrative coordination, with organizational efficiency that even surpassed that of professional administrative officials.

In response to the defensive system previously built by the expeditionary force, Chen Xi specifically summoned Sigismund, who was in charge of the fortification construction, for a strategic adjustment.

Under his direction, the defense layout of the entire subsector is undergoing a profound strategic transformation.

Originally a linear defense hastily constructed to address specific threats, it is now being reshaped into a three-dimensional defense network with strategic depth.

Under Sigismund's command, the engineering corps is systematically reconstructing the entire defense system.

Outdated forward outposts were systematically dismantled, and their strategic functions were reorganized into more rational defensive nodes.

At the same time, strategic locations guarding key shipping lanes and sector boundaries are undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, with their defense level being raised to fortress standards.

In particular, those orbital platforms that control the main jump channels are now equipped with firepower sufficient to deter large fleets.

(End of this chapter)