Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 289 The Judge's Orders (Second Update)
After receiving the clear and urgent request from Judge Kailas Walker, Mann did not delay and once again connected with Chen Yu, who was far away in the Neksam Forging World, through an encrypted communication link.

The moment the communication connected, there was an extremely brief silence on the channel, followed by Chen Yu's voice, processed by a synthesizer but still revealing a hint of displeasure at being interrupted: "Mann. Is the mission not over yet? I hope this communication will bring a final report, rather than another on-site issue that requires my judgment."

Beneath that calm tone lies an extreme demand for efficiency.

Mann immediately realized that the sage was displeased with his repeated requests for the same task in a short period of time.

He quickly organized his thoughts and reported the core situation in the most concise way: "My lord, the target Chaos Wizard and the summoned warp entity have been eliminated."

Judge Kailas Walker witnessed the combat performance of the 'Iron Guard' prototype on site, and he showed great interest in the equipment, and formally submitted a purchase request.

He wishes to communicate with you directly to discuss this matter.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the channel, with only faint static from the data stream, as if Chen Yu was quickly retrieving relevant data or conducting a logical evaluation.

A few seconds later, his voice rang out again, the displeasure seemingly dissipating, replaced by a cautious concern: "Connect him."

Mann immediately granted communication access temporarily to Judge Keras.

"Greetings, Sage Chen Yu." Judge Keras's voice came through the communicator, maintaining a formal respect, but the urgency within it was not entirely concealed. "I am Judge Keras Walker. It is an honor to contact you under these... special circumstances."

I must say frankly, the power armor systems equipped by your squad, known as the 'Iron Guards,' demonstrated astonishing effectiveness in the recent battle to eliminate the heretics.

He paused slightly, seemingly organizing his thoughts to ensure they were appropriate for a dialogue between the Inquisition and the Mechanicus, while also being forceful enough: "The firepower and defensive capabilities they displayed, especially the near-Astartesian level reaction and melee combat ability that the neural-connected model unleashed at the crucial moment, completely changed the course of the battle."

The Inquisition faces threats from all over the galaxy year-round and urgently needs equipment that can significantly enhance the combat effectiveness of its elite mortal forces.

On behalf of myself and my faction, I formally propose to you our intention to make a purchase.

If these weapons could be equipped on my Storm Loyalists squad, they would greatly enhance our efficiency in hunting down and purging heretics.

Chen Yu responded in a steady, synthesized voice, without much emotional fluctuation, but her words were more direct and pragmatic: "Judge Kailas, thank you for your attention to the 'Iron Guard' project."

The fact that the court approved it is itself an affirmation of the technology's practical value.

He then shifted the focus to technical discussions: "However, I must make it clear that the 'Iron Guard' project is currently still in the engineering testing and data collection phase."

The two machines you just saw are the only complete prototypes. Their design has not yet been finalized, and some subsystems still need to be optimized. They are still far from meeting the needs of large-scale, standardized deployment in courts.

At this stage, I cannot promise to provide mass-produced finished products.

This answer did not surprise the judge, who clearly understood the development cycle of advanced equipment. He immediately followed up: "Then, Your Excellency, is there any possibility of cooperation before the project is finalized? The court is willing to provide necessary assistance in this process."

Chen Yu seemed to have anticipated this problem and immediately proposed an alternative: "Cooperation is feasible. I can provide you with a small number of early test models, such as three to five prototypes, which will be handed over to a reliable Storm Loyalty Army unit you designate for combat testing. In exchange, the Tribunal will assist us in collecting complete operational data in diverse combat environments, including the limits of aircraft performance, adaptability to different tactical scenarios, maintenance requirements, and pilot feedback."

These data are crucial for the final design of the 'Iron Guard'.

Judge Kelas said almost without hesitation: "Yes! This plan is entirely feasible. Being able to obtain and test such powerful equipment first is a huge advantage for me and my team."

Data collection will be conducted strictly according to your requirements; the court has extensive experience in recording and analyzing real-world information.

His tone was clearly one of satisfaction.

Although it was only a test model, the "Iron Guard" proved its power in actual combat.

Even if there are only a few, assigned to the most elite Stormtrooper squads, they are enough to play a decisive role in carrying out high-risk missions, reducing casualties and increasing the mission success rate.

This is extremely appealing to the judges who are fighting on the brutal front lines.

Then, the judge turned the conversation to a detail that he was most concerned about, his tone filled with undisguised curiosity and inquiry: "Your Excellency, there is one more crucial question."

The neural-connected 'Iron Guard' demonstrated incredible instantaneous acceleration and precise killing ability at the final moment of the battle. Its swift and fluid movements even surpassed those of most intelligent mechs.

I'd like to know how an ordinary, mortal driver can truly master this... performance beyond its limits?

Are all pilots of the neural-connected model capable of reaching a similar level?

Chen Yu's response was clear and direct, revealing the key point: "The amazing performance you mentioned is the result of multiple factors. The performance of the 'Iron Guard' prototype itself is the objective basis."

A pilot possesses excellent combat skills, lightning-fast reflexes, and the mental fortitude to remain calm under extreme pressure—these are the subjective conditions.

But the most crucial factor is that she has a specially customized 'Seanwistan' type neuroaccelerometer implanted in her body.

He further explained, in a tone as if stating a technical parameter: "This prosthetic body can greatly increase the speed of nerve signal transmission in a short period of time. In the user's subjective perception, the external flow of time will be significantly slowed down, and the slowdown can theoretically exceed 70%."

When she synchronizes with the 'Iron Guard' system through deep neural connections, this accelerated effect is partially mapped to the core of the body's response, resulting in the extraordinary dynamic performance you witness.

The judge listened attentively. He was not entirely unfamiliar with the concepts of "Seanwistan" and "neural acceleration." The court's archives contained records of various technologies that enhanced human abilities, including some taboo areas.

What Chen Yu described was simply a prosthetic modification technology that he had never heard of before.

(End of this chapter)