Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 200 The Red Horned Power Armor (Third Update)
Regarding drivers, Chen Yu's core principle is very clear: no invasive neural interface surgery is required.

The key to replacing it lies in the need for the driver to establish an effective synchronization and coordination relationship with the "machine soul" built into the power armor.

“The design of the synchronization process must be 'gentle' enough, old friend.” When finalizing the neural interface protocol, Chen Yu specifically emphasized to the servo skull, “We need to create a sense of immersion and connection similar to the knight mech inheritance ceremony, so that the pilot can feel the pulse of the machine soul and work together with it.”

However, the entire process must be far less violent and dangerous. We don't need the pilots to endure the mental impact of fragments of consciousness from past generations; that would only bring unnecessary risks and pointless non-combat casualties.

Nevertheless, in order to maximize the potential of human-machine collaboration, Chen Yu prepared a progressive driver enhancement program.

He turned to the servo skull and explained, “Old man, we need to differentiate. For ordinary human drivers, a non-invasive approach—motor reflex assistance and augmented reality interface implantation—will suffice.”

But for us, the apologetics who have already undergone systematic reformation…

Chen Yu pulled up the standard list of physical transformation for the Guardians of the Church.

"Their bodies are already equipped with sophisticated mechanical interfaces. It would be a waste not to make full use of these readily available neural ports and data transmission systems."

He designed a deep neural direct connection interface protocol for the instructors' pilots.

This not only allows the sensor data streams from the power armor to be directly input into their processing center, but also enables the Guardians of the Order to control their machines more quickly and precisely through enhanced neural signals, achieving near-instinctive reaction speeds.

"This deep integration solution," Chen Yu clearly stated in the internal directive, "will be prioritized for allocation to my directly subordinate religious troops. This is not only a further enhancement of their combat capabilities, but also a reasonable upgrade based on their existing transformation foundation."

Better equipment means higher survivability and greater combat effectiveness, which benefits us all.
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After the overall design was completed, Chen Yu began to work on manufacturing the prototype.

“Old pal, time to get to work.” He said to the servo skull, while breaking down the design blueprints. “Ceramic steel armor, main structural frame, plasma reactor, hydraulic transmission system, and electronic muscle bundles…”

These core components can't be produced in this world, so let's send them back to the Warhammer universe and give my apprentices something to do.

He then sent the design drawings of these key components to the main control system of the Death World base via a data interface, along with clear instructions: "To the Relic Base Apprentice Group: Produce the listed parts with priority in accordance with the attached technical drawings and specifications."

The testing standards must strictly comply with the data list requirements; this is a practical assessment.

He could almost picture how flustered yet energetic the twenty-three young adjusters in the "apprentice group" must have been when they received this direct order from the "Sage."

Freeing them from routine maintenance and theoretical learning, and allowing them to build such complex devices by hand, is both a valuable opportunity and a severe test.

Only then did he turn his attention to local production resources.

"As for some non-core auxiliary parts," Chen Yu instructed the servo skull, "package the drawings of the internal wiring harness, standard interfaces, and non-load-bearing outer armor plates and send them to military technology."

Tell them we need a sample set, using the best technology and materials they can provide.

"Command confirmed. Screen non-core component blueprints, encrypt data packets. Establish a secure link with the military technology logistics channel. Transmission initiated," the servo skull responded, its eye beams projecting a new data transmission progress bar.

Chen Yu finally turned to the dimensional teleporter operating stably deep within the workshop. "And the core of the shield generator, and most importantly, the 'machine soul' carrier..." He looked through the crimson optical lens at the distorted, eerie blue light, his voice filled with cautious consideration, "This knowledge is probably too early for this world to grasp its full power."
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In the days that followed, Chen Yu was simultaneously working on several tasks: he kept a close eye on the battle situation at the front, analyzed the combat data transmitted back by the "Fanghound" kit and the "Tearer" chainsaw sword, and waited for the arrival of the two batches of parts.

Their military technology demonstrated their highly efficient industrial capabilities.

Although their engineers didn't quite understand certain design standards, especially those that didn't deliberately pursue lightweighting but instead focused on structural strength and environmental adaptability, they still completed the production of all the outsourced parts within a week and sent them to the abandoned town workshop through secret channels.

These parts were well-made and met all the requirements. Meanwhile, the apprentices at the Death World base spent far more time.

During this period, Chen Yu received several technical inquiries, all concerning material processing and energy loop stability.

Instead of giving them the answer directly, he told them to look up the technical manuals and standard procedures themselves.

Finally, when the matte ceramic steel armor, the smoothly operating plasma reactor, and the sophisticated shield components arrived via the teleporter, Chen Yu inspected them and found that although the apprentices' work still showed some signs of inexperience, it fully met the standards.

Even in some unimportant details, they added their own little touches.

After all the parts arrived, Chen Yu began the final assembly of the prototype.

His massive body stood in the spacious work area, with several nimble mechanical tentacles extending precisely from his back and under his sleeves, like precision tools with independent will.

Assembly strictly follows a logical order.

First, a sturdy linear frame from the world of the dead was hoisted into place, serving as the skeleton of the entire machine.

Next, the complex hydraulic transmission system and bundles of electronic muscles were embedded one by one into the reserved slots of the frame and fixed in place.

Subsequently, auxiliary parts from military technology were efficiently integrated to connect and encase these core components.

The most critical power and protection systems were left until last.

The Sentinel-class plasma reactor was carefully embedded in the core of the chassis, and multiple layers of ceramic steel armor plates were subsequently riveted to the critical parts.

Finally, a sophisticated shield generator was installed above the reactor and docked with the main power source.

Throughout the process, Chen Yu's crimson optical lens steadily scanned every component, while sensors monitored torque, sealing, and circuit connectivity in real time.

There were no superfluous movements, only the steady hum of the mechanical tentacles, the dull thud of metal components joining together, and the regular sounds of the tools.

After several hours of continuous work, the initial integration of all systems was completed.

A few days later, a four-meter-tall powered armored vehicle stood quietly in the center of the workshop.

Its sturdy body is encased in a ceramic steel shell that has been specially painted dark red, with simple yet powerful lines.

On the monitor on its head, Chen Yu added a unicorn horn, though it was a communication antenna.

The plasma reactor on its back emitted a deep hum, indicating ample power reserves, while the weapon interfaces at the ends of its arms were empty, ready to be fitted with various weapons at any time.

Although it stood there motionless, its stillness exuded a breathtaking sense of oppression.

(The size comparison between the power armor and the driver is based on the Saturn shape, but don't take it as a real Saturn; they are just about the same size.)

(End of this chapter)