Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 527 The Choice of the Primarch
The decision to invest in a principal cannot be made casually.

Fortunately, Chen Xi actually had quite a few options to choose from.

The Primarchs' extraordinary intelligence and learning ability determine that they can quickly reach the pinnacle in almost any field.

This is not only because they are naturally powerful, but more importantly, when the emperor created them, he directly imprinted a vast knowledge base and memories into the depths of their genes.

Once they reach a certain crucial point in their development, this dormant knowledge will awaken like a tide and flood into their consciousness.

This is most clearly demonstrated in the warlord Horus.

Who would have thought that the gang leader who had once struggled in the underworld of Kosonia's hive city would, the moment he realized his identity as the "Primarch," have his body swell up to the imposing stature befitting a Primarch?
Even more astonishingly, a vast amount of tactical, strategic, political, and technological knowledge instantly flooded his mind.

Almost in the blink of an eye, he transformed from a street thug into a perfect Primarch capable of commanding interstellar legions and shouldering the future of the Empire—his growth was so rapid it was nothing short of miraculous.

Oh, of course, perhaps an exception is a poor soul whose brain has been forcibly crammed with the "butcher's nail".

That barbaric implant not only tormented his nerves, but also acted like a rusty lock, sealing off his vast treasure trove of wisdom—after all, he rarely showed any signs of "having a normal brain."

Therefore, for a Primarch with a sound mind, whether it's managing the vast and complex industrial system of a secondary sector, precisely allocating resources and overseeing production, or personally engaging in cutting-edge technology research and development, breaking through theoretical bottlenecks and creating new equipment...

These are responsibilities that ordinary people would find difficult to achieve even in their entire lives, but for them, they are simply tasks that come easily to them and that they can handle with ease.

However, while the Primarchs are all capable of performing the task, they each have their own strengths.

Some are exceptionally gifted in strategic planning and governance, such as the "Lord of Otlam," who managed to govern five hundred worlds with great efficiency; others excel in technical research and ingenuity, such as the "Lord of Medusa" and the "Lord of Nocturne," who were skilled in forging.

Compare Ryan Aljonsen, the Lion of the First Army, and Robert Guilliman of the Thirteenth Army: Ryan's style is like that of the most precise hunter, who is accustomed to concentrating all his attention on a single target and eliminating it with overwhelming force; while Guilliman is like a highly skilled conductor, who is naturally adept at simultaneously managing multiple lines of thought and handling complex administrative affairs in parallel.

But this does not mean they are confined by this style—Lions can also have a strategic overview and coordinate multiple forces; and Guilliman can also show amazing focus when he needs to delve into a technical problem.

It's just that their respective "comfort zones" make them more inclined to use the methods they are most comfortable with.

Therefore, for Chen Xi, choosing which Primarch to dedicate himself to this cause is entirely based on his personal interests and preferences, without needing to worry excessively about the issue of ability matching.

For example, Saint Gilles, the "Archangel".

People remember him for his unparalleled charm, noble and holy image, and the legend that "everyone loves the archangel," but often overlook that he was also an outstanding leader and management master.

Think of the Holy Blood Angels Legion!
Before his return, those warriors who were trapped in the curse of "Black Fury" and fearfully called "ghouls" were transformed into "angels" deeply revered by the Empire through the Primarch's patient teaching, strict military discipline, and exemplary virtues day after day.

As for technological research and development? Although the Archangel did not leave behind any groundbreaking inventions like Vulcan, he was by no means an outsider. His profound knowledge was sufficient to support his understanding and participation in advanced projects.

Lehman Russ, the wolf king, is an even more serious example of being underestimated by appearances.

His rugged appearance, heavy drinking habit, and wild fighting style were merely roles he was happy to play when the emperor needed a "barbarian" image to carry out a specific mission.

Before the Emperor's golden warships arrived in the frozen Fenris, Ruth, single-handedly, used ingenious strategies, masterful maneuvering, and undeniable charismatic leadership to unify that death world filled with ferocious tribes and an extremely harsh environment—could this have been accomplished by brute force or mere "good-for-nothings"?

As for his research capabilities?

The Space Wolves Legion's iconic "Frost Weapons" series has been rumored to have been deeply involved in breakthroughs in its core technology, with the Wolf King reportedly playing a key role.

More importantly, before Ruth returned to her home planet, the Space Wolves' gene seed had a serious and dangerous defect that nearly brought the legion to the brink of collapse. It was the Wolf King who, with his wisdom and understanding of Fenris' unique biological knowledge, finally found the key to stabilizing the gene seed and saved his offspring.

And the other Primarchs with outstanding scientific research capabilities need no further explanation.

Before returning to the Empire and becoming the "Phoenix," Forgrim was a perfect "model worker" on his homeworld, Komoth.

Whether it's operating equipment precisely as a grassroots technician and participating in the arduous task of "dust removal," or planning complex industrial processes and improving production tools as a designer, he is proficient in everything and capable of anything.

His later ability to rival the forging skills of Primarch Ferrus Manus of the "Steel Hand" stemmed from his profound engineering background.

As for Ferrus Manus and Vulcan, who were already renowned for their "craftsmanship," their technical skills reached the pinnacle.

These two Primarchs were not only theoretical masters, but also practitioners with exceptional hands-on skills.

Legend has it that they could even single-handedly create all the weapons and equipment needed for a Space Marine Chapter from scratch—from sophisticated power armor to explosive guns to heavy vehicles—their skill was so exquisite that it was almost a miracle.

Therefore, for Chen Xi, who has the choice, the final decision is entirely in his own hands, depending on which Primarch's traits he is more interested in and resonates with.

Whether it's the benevolence of the archangel, the wild wisdom of the wolf king, the perfect skills of the phoenix, or the ingenuity of the steel hand and the salamander, they are all valuable forces worth investing in.

However, there's no rush to make a decision on this matter right now.

Such an important decision deserves more time for careful consideration.

Moreover, Chen Xi seems to have some urgent personal matters that require his priority.

(End of this chapter)