Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 265 Mortal Power Armor Project (Second Update)

Chen Yu's mechanical body emitted an almost inaudible hum, a characteristic of his high-speed thinking. After a moment, he spoke: "Regarding new growth points, I might be able to offer another direction."

Vox's single eye immediately focused on him, and his multispectral prosthetic eye also adjusted its focus, showing great interest. "Oh? Tell me about it."

“Based on some STC fragment data obtained in past archaeological excavations, combined with my personal research, I have designed a power armor system suitable for use by mortal auxiliary troops or the Imperial Guard.” Chen Yu stated calmly, without boasting or humility, as if reporting a fait accompli: “Currently, the prototype has been completed and has undergone preliminary testing in a controlled combat environment. The results meet or even slightly exceed my expectations.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a nimble mechanical tentacle emerged from under his sleeve and precisely connected to the sanctuary's holographic projection interface.

An encrypted data stream was invoked, displaying a brief video recording of the battle between the two.

In the video, a dark red powered armored vehicle is maneuvering in a simulated urban ruin environment.

Its movements are steady and efficient, and its ability to maintain balance and maneuverability on rugged terrain is significantly superior to that of common Sentinel mechs or other common Imperial ground vehicles.

When the simulated, swift alien units launched a surprise attack from behind cover, the power armor instantly deployed a light blue kinetic shield, deflecting the initial volley of fire.

Immediately afterwards, the laser turret on its shoulder quickly locked onto and suppressed one of the targets, while the storm grenade launcher mounted on its arm used precise bursts to eliminate the threat on the other side.

The combat logs that Chen Yu retrieved fully demonstrated the various performance characteristics of the power armor.

In a key scene, an armored target simulating a heavy unit breaks through the barrage of fire and approaches. The dark red power armor does not choose to dodge, but calmly meets it head-on.

His right fist, powered by a gauntlet that glowed faintly with energy, struck the target squarely in the front, easily crushing and killing him.

This highly efficient mode of destruction clearly demonstrates its lethality as a close-range solution.

The clips Chen Yu chose focused on showcasing the power armor's comprehensive survivability in complex environments, its firepower coordination, and its tactical flexibility in dealing with different threats, rather than simply pursuing visual impact.

After the video ended, he added, "Test data shows that the system can significantly improve the probability of ordinary soldiers' sustained combat and survival in high-pressure battlefields. Its modular design also facilitates logistical maintenance and functional expansion."

As Vox watched the recording, his mechanical tentacles moved unconsciously, while the optical lens precisely captured every tactical detail of the power armor in the footage.

"The heavy power armor designed for ordinary troops... integrates a shield system, modular weapon interfaces, and comprehensive all-domain environmental adaptability..." His deep voice carried a professional consideration, "This design concept is quite complete."

Vox's mechanical tentacles suddenly froze in mid-air, and even the regular, low-frequency humming sound seemed to pause for a moment.

His massive track base shifted forward slightly, and the human eye locked onto Chen Yu, its gaze intense, as if trying to pierce through the dark red armor.

"Do you understand what this means, Chen Yu?" His voice was low, but it carried an almost trembling fervor that he could not suppress. "This is not an ordinary military upgrade—this is a discovery that is enough to redefine the entire armed forces structure of the empire!"
The Imperial Guard! Hundreds of millions! Even if only one ten-thousandth, no, one hundred-thousandth, of the most elite units were equipped with it! That would be an order that would overwhelm the entire Martian council's table! Every forging world still functioning in the galaxy would have its forges roaring for decades for this single model!

One of his mechanical tentacles suddenly pointed at the still-present holographic image, a few wisps of electricity crackling from its fingertip: "And you, the Sage of Exploration, stand here so calmly, showing me this... this treasure."

His tone suddenly turned sharp, carrying an unavoidable question: "Tell me, what exactly do you want? Is it just to pass Mars's review and get that patent license?"

No, that's far from enough. What exactly were you planning when you started this project and brought it to me?

His massive frame leaned forward slightly, the oppressive aura almost tangible: "Let's be frank, Chen Yu. Such enormous interests cannot be encompassed by a simple 'technology sharing.' State your true conditions."

Facing Vox's burning gaze and undisguised greed, Chen Yu's voice remained calm: "The technological path of this power armor is clear, and its true value lies in its unparalleled practicality and scalable market potential."

What it can bring you and Neksam is a stable and massive torrent of profits, far surpassing the limited streams of the 'Core of Ancient Logic'.

He deliberately paused here, allowing Vox enough time for the grand vision in his mind of "orders flooding the entire casting world" to ferment and expand.

He then continued in a pragmatic and unquestionable tone: "Of course, as you can see from the combat logs, the project is still in the prototype verification stage."

To move it from a successful prototype to mass production and to meet the vast market you envision, the entire foundry world needs to dedicate its resources to it.

I need a top-notch technical team to participate in optimization, a dedicated production line for process verification, and a massive amount of test materials to accumulate enough data to pass the Mars audit.

All of this support is essential to accelerating the process and turning the blueprint into actual orders as soon as possible.

Vox emitted a low hum mixed with the sound of hydraulic pressure, and several minor mechanical tentacles swayed in sync, making a gesture that resembled "waving".

"Resources? Support?" His voice deliberately carried a nonchalant tone, as if he were discussing a trivial matter. "Faced with such... such a scale of potential profits, the investments you mentioned are merely adding the necessary lubricant to the great gears, the basic cost to ensure the engine runs at full speed, insignificant!"

His massive tracked platform emitted a faint driving sound, causing his heavy body to lean forward slightly, bringing a more direct sense of oppression.

That unique human eye was locked on Chen Yu's optical lens, trying to capture any fluctuation: "Chen Yu, we are all rational beings serving the Om Messiah. Time is precious, and there is no need to go through these basic steps repeatedly."

Tell me, to unlock this wealth that could change the fate of a world, what is your true, ultimate price, sage Chen Yu?

(End of this chapter)