Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 521

Chen Xi's order, along with the relevant technical data, was delivered to Sage Kaul and Oregana 32.

The cursor indicating the completion of the transmission of the highest-level classified instructions and the massive alien data stream silently went out on the main data panel in front of Sage Oregana, like a stone thrown into a deep pool, leaving only brief ripples.

Caul's massive mechanical body emitted a low, high-frequency hum. This sound was not purely mechanical friction, but rather mixed with intense, high-speed binary data streams, as if an ancient hymn was being forcibly distorted within the metal cavity.

His complex array of multiple superimposed eyes instantly locked onto Oregana, the crimson mechanical eyes flashing with a dangerous and complex light—a mixture of extreme repulsion and a forcibly suppressed desire for technical exploration of the unknown creation.

The synthesized voice, distorted and amplified by the intense emotional impact, cried out: "Spirit Bone Technology?! This is a grave challenge to the core principles of the Mars Treaty! It is a potential defilement of the sacred creation philosophy of the God of All Machines!"

His mechanical tentacles sprang up like startled venomous snakes, pointing at the alien rune structure model in the holographic projection that emitted a soft, milky-white luster: "Sage Oregana, has your logic circuit been interfered with by the alien data stream?"
You should be more aware of the risks than anyone else! The energy properties of Ida's creations!
Its operation is based on the resonance of the laws of subspace, which is in fundamental and almost irreconcilable conflict with our mechanical architecture based on the divine physical laws!

Pollution risks, uncontrollable energy dissipation thresholds, and potential subspace anchoring effects—each of these out-of-control variables is destructive enough to trigger regional catastrophes and even affect the psionic titan itself!

Did your logic assessment module overlook these critical parameters in the core threat matrix calculation?

Kaul's questioning was like a cold hammer of judgment, every byte carrying an extreme aversion to alien technology and a cold-blooded deduction of the consequences of losing control. But deep down, the technological curiosity that had been forcibly suppressed by reason was still faintly flickering like the embers of an engine core that had not yet been extinguished.

Oregana's synthesized voice sounded slightly softer than usual, and the deep hum unique to the logic engine when it was running at high speed was clearly audible, like the escapement mechanism inside a precision clock working steadily: "Great Sage Caul, it is an objective fact that alien technology has unpredictable risks, and there is no dispute about this point. We fully agree with it."

Her prosthetic eye slightly adjusted its focus, projecting the data stream from the bone model onto the isolation force field barrier between the two. "But the core requirement of the governor's order is to 'assess its feasibility.'"

Thorough and detailed analysis of the underlying data is a prerequisite for any meaningful risk assessment, for judging the nature and extent of its 'contamination,' and is the only way we can provide the Governor with solid evidence.

The analysis will be conducted in the highest-level 'Silent Furnace' isolation zone of the Forging Temple, implementing triple physical adamantite gate isolation, seven layers of psionic suppression force field superposition, real-time subspace contamination particle scanning array, and energy recoil simulation sandbox.

Feasibility conclusions must be based on data support from the analytical results, not on preconceived notions.

She slightly raised the clarity of her electronic voice, emphasizing: "The Governor's final activation order is the most important guarantee for ensuring the project's security boundaries, and the last gate of our logical defenses."

Kaul's hum grew deeper, carrying a profound distrust of the so-called security measures: "'Silent Forge'? Faced with the Eldar's technology, which is rooted in the nature of the warp and is like a living ballad, its effectiveness in providing isolation is questionable!"
No matter how sophisticated the data simulation sandbox is, it cannot fully reproduce the intense psionic fluctuations of the imprisoned soul units on the real battlefield, or the chaotic harmonic resonance that may occur between the subspace energy source and the introduced spirit bone variables!

"An undetected phase shift, a tiny psionic frequency harmonic distortion—the entire energy core could instantly transform into a permanent rift tearing through the veil of reality!" His warning, like cold steel needles, pierced every weak link in Aurejana's logical deduction: "This level of risk far exceeds the scope of conventional Titan weapon development; its potential destructive power is enough to wipe the entire research station and even the Deep Foundry from the real universe! The project's tolerance limit is far below this!"

Aurejana's response remained logically sound, but her voice carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, resonance, as if echoing Caul's deep concern about the risks: "The risks you described do exist, and the destructive model holds true. I understand your concerns, Great Sage Caul."

However, the lengthy iteration cycle of conventional R&D processes cannot meet the urgent timeline for addressing the predicted threat of the Great Rift.

The governor's directive clearly prioritizes this project as "highest priority in the sector." The theoretical advantages of the spirit bone in terms of psionic energy conduction efficiency, energy binding stability, and potential machine soul compatibility make it the only possible solution to the current bottleneck, as revealed by known intelligence.

She pulled up previous comparative data on energy dissipation from the Psionic Titan's knee rune array. "My task is to analyze its core principles, attempt to design a theoretically feasible and safe integration path, and verify its safety boundary threshold through extreme simulations."

If the final analysis and assessment show that the risks are uncontrollable or the theoretical returns are below the critical threshold, the integration plan will be logically rejected; this is an inevitable outcome.

Her electronic voice carried a more persuasive rather than cold emphasis: "However, refusing to conduct basic analysis and evaluation simply to avoid risk is tantamount to actively abandoning potential technological breakthroughs."

This not only contradicts the core objectives of the governor's directives but also conflicts with the project's highest priority. Our responsibilities require us to explore this path, even if it is fraught with difficulties.

Please execute the resource allocation command, Sage Caldwell. The time window is closing.

Caul emitted a more complex, lengthy, and internally contradictory hum, its internal gears emitting a grating calibration friction sound, ultimately transforming into a cold, confirming command: "Resource mobilization command... Execute. The highest confidentiality protocol 'Covenant of Silence' is activated, access is locked to you, me, and the designated technical priest."

His mechanical head turned to the other, his crimson gaze still sharp, but the pure rage within had been replaced by a heavy, complex emotion mixed with worry and a hint of forced acceptance of the necessity of technological exploration: "Sage Oregana, may your analytical process always adhere to the last line of defense of the principle of technological purity."

Remember this: In this field, a single failure can cost far more than the project's demise. It will be... an annihilation that devours all investment and hope.

His warning fell like a heavy, adamantine coffin lid, cold and imbued with a sense of impending doom.

Aurejana's response was concise and firm, carrying a solemn acceptance of a heavy responsibility: "The risk perception matrix has been fully recorded. Analysis of the work sequence... Begin."

(End of this chapter)