Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 278 Cosmic Creation and Warhammer Internet
Gao Yi used his accumulated cohesion to unlock his second Ascension Talent, and the loading of his third Ascension Talent is just around the corner.

He chose Cosmic Creation almost without hesitation for his second talent. As the Ascension talent was loaded, the Synapse Condensation Machine option also appeared in the technology interface.

However, it requires 4 physics research points.

As more regions came under Gao Yi's control, priests who did not belong to the Holy Machine Order and served the Empire were also incorporated into the Montgomery Dynasty.

Kaur also brought a large number of his elite priests to join Gao Yi's ranks on a mercenary basis.

The acquisition of technology points has also been increased by 500 points, doubling the previous amount.

Over the course of ten thousand years, Kaul has had quite a few followers.

Fortunately, technology points do not decrease if research is not conducted; instead, they can be stored as a special resource.

Gao Yi also replaced Kaur with Chief Scientist.

This increased the R&D speed by another 15%.

With the boost to research and development speed and the previously accumulated physical technology points.

It will only take less than two years to acquire the technology needed to manufacture the synaptic condenser, and the pace can continue to accelerate thereafter. Gao Yi predicts that the synaptic condenser will be fully developed in another year.

Just as Gao Yi had thought, the cohesion required for the third ascension talent had reached 1 points. However, with the current cohesion, it would take another month or so to load. According to the system's pattern, the fourth one might require 10 points of cohesion.

The third option also forced Gao Yi to take a stand.

Once the synaptic condensation machine is completed, Gao Yi's technology will experience rapid development.

At this moment, Gao Yi arrived at the Star Pioneer, which was docked in Terra orbit.

All the experimental areas inside the warship were cleared out to serve as research areas exclusively for Kaul and Pavian.

A massive mechanical construct, almost occupying the entire research and development area, is in operation.

Fifty percent of the energy from the warship's plasma engine is used to power this creation.

A group of priests are maintaining this creation and examining all the data within it.

"Cauer, Pavian, how's it going with what I asked for? Guilliman needs it urgently!"

Gao Yi looked at the two people who were busy and said.

However, Kaul did not even look up when Gao Yi asked him the question. He remained focused on his work, and his mechanical brain was running at full power.

Faced with Gao Yi's urging, Kaur couldn't help but complain.

Even when he was researching the Primal Warriors and creating the Armor of Destiny, the intensity wasn't this high. For a year, he barely had a break. If this body weren't strong enough, it wouldn't have been able to withstand such a high-load continuous operation.

"Lord Gao Yi, my computing power is indeed high, but it is not without limits. I need to complete Lord Guilliman's mission and conduct research here with you. I need more time!"

"Lord Caul, stop complaining. Isn't it good to conduct research under Lord Gao Yi? There are so many restrictions here, we can speak freely! You can unleash your talents to your heart's content! The Dynasty is truly a paradise for us researchers!"
I think we can put Lord Guilliman's mission on hold for now. Of course, I'm not saying Lord Guilliman's mission isn't important; researching weapons and equipment more suitable for the Empire is indeed necessary. But what we're doing now is something that could change the Empire! Those weapons and equipment are nothing compared to it; our names will be sung throughout the entire Empire! By the Holy Light, I feel I'm about to have the chance to obtain the title of Great Sage!

Compared to Kaul's complaints, Pavian was full of energy.

“Pavian, if it weren’t for Lord Gao Yi’s request, I would never have let you study here with your personality. Technology itself is what we should pursue, not those empty titles you talk about!”

"It's my fault, but I can't help but get excited when I think about the changes we'll bring to the empire."

“Karl, it’s not a bad thing for people to have desires. Desires can be a source of motivation. I believe Pavian can handle these desires.”

Gao Yi spoke on behalf of Pavian.

"Alright, Lord Gao Yi, the internet you mentioned is almost ready. Your quantum communication system and the underlying logic code of the Purifier Network provided by Kairax have saved us a lot of time. Otherwise, I would not have been able to write such a large amount of code in just one year. And these two technologies are surprisingly highly compatible."

What we need to do next is to continuously improve and expand it, which is an ongoing task.

However, I still advise you that you can distribute the sub-servers to various planets or even factions according to your plan, but you must keep the central server in front of you firmly in your own hands and monitor it with the strictest measures.

As the number of sub-servers increases, its size will continue to increase, and it will consume more and more energy, which will eventually overwhelm the power supply of the warship's engines.

As you requested, I incorporated my own artificial intelligence technology into the central server, combining it with the servo systems on your warship Star Pioneer and the Gorgon warship. These systems are essentially a form of low-level artificial intelligence.

I think you are well aware of the current attitude of the Empire and some of the conservative priests towards artificial intelligence. If they were to become aware of it, it would have serious consequences. The aversion to intelligence is deeply ingrained within the Empire; they won't care whether the technology is truly safe. You must maintain strict secrecy, and artificial intelligence itself carries inherent uncertainties.

Kaul reminded Gao Yi that the conventional Imperial Thinkers and Wetware simply could not handle the massive data flow brought by the Internet.

"Don't worry, Caul, how could I hand over something so important to someone else? I'll be moving the central server to my capital, Argas. Since you've already said so, I'll trouble you to oversee this system for me. I'll give you all the necessary permissions."

Kaul, I know you've created quite a few clones of yourself, and aren't those all made using artificial intelligence?

"No one in the Empire is more skilled in artificial intelligence research than you right now! Don't feel bitter or tired; it's all for the Emperor, for humanity! Before long, I'll be able to provide you with even more advanced technology."

Hearing this, Caul could only concede. Although he wasn't as excited as Pavia, he was equally passionate about what he was doing. Just as Pavia had said, they were indeed undertaking a momentous undertaking that would change the empire. It seemed his workload was about to increase.
Kaul and Pavian walked toward the mechanical constructs that covered almost the entire laboratory behind them and began operating them.

"But Lord Gao Yi, are you sure this system won't be corrupted and invaded by Chaos?"

"No system in the world is 100% safe. What we need to do is to suppress any possible accidents to the minimum, and with the pure mark of the Holy Machine Order, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Gao Yi still believed in the effects of the Pure Mark, and at this moment, this mechanical creation also contained a large number of magic steel nerve plexuses created through mechanical authority.

Gao Yi could sense any unusual changes, and he could even perceive the massive machine spirit within this creation. The interstellar servo system, the Warhammer AI technology, and Gao Yi's mechanical authority were all brewing a special machine spirit within it.

Of course, further algorithm upgrades are needed to ensure security.

"Lord Gao Yi, I have backed up this technology and packaged it back to the dynasty. All the planets under the dynasty's jurisdiction have been upgraded. If you need, you can check the results. You can connect to the network within the Montget dynasty from here."

As he spoke, Pavian began to start the system.

(End of this chapter)