Warhammer: Emperor's Ravenbringer

Chapter 42 Alpharius is on his way
The Emperor's Grand Plan.

Inside a magnificent circular dome hall.

The mechanical priests held incense burners in their hands, chanted binary prayers around a complex machine, sprinkled holy water, and pleased the machine spirit.

"Is this the Trans-dimensional Communication Tower?"

The raven standing on the Emperor's shoulder looked at the creation before him.

The hyperspace communication tower uses the quantum sensing array technology obtained by the Emperor in the Three-Body Universe.

After returning, the Emperor had the technology sent back to Terra.

Let Malcador build the empire's trans-dimensional communication network.

Now is the time to produce results.

The structural design of the quantum sensing array communication tower is very complex.

The base is similar to a tokamak device, and the main body is a sealed hemisphere.

Complex cables surround the hemisphere, with pipes and output ends of varying sizes facing the center of the sphere.

The main tower above looks very much like the slender tall tower built by the slippers guys on the Pearl River.

The main tower is surrounded by smooth black matrix columns.

The device was escorted from the Sol System by a heavily armed force of Custodes and Skitarii Mechanicus.

"Normally, quantum communication towers are built on planets. They are huge structures."

"Because its design is very complex, if it is built too precisely, it will easily break down, and the subsequent maintenance cost will be too high, which is not conducive to promotion."

The mechanical sage who came along with the communication tower introduced the Emperor.

"This device has been improved through the joint efforts of many sages. It is small in size, has good communication quality, and can be loaded into a battleship or a transport carrier."

"Of course, it also has disadvantages. It is expensive and difficult to maintain in the future."

"The high cost of manufacturing this small communication tower will allow the Empire to roll out a hyperspace communication network within a sub-star region."

"Moreover, once this mobile communication tower enters a communication blind spot, it will be disconnected from other hyperspace communication network towers, and the cost of restarting the connection is very high."

There are various special areas in the universe, such as chaos-polluted areas, ultra-ancient civilization ruins, ancient war ruins, etc.

These areas that can interfere with the quantum sensing array and cause communication tower malfunctions are called communication blind spots, also known as quantum sensing blind spots.

After listening to the Mechanical Sage's introduction, the Emperor nodded to indicate that he understood, and then gave the order.

"Activate it."

The Mechanical Sage bowed.

"Your will is followed, Omnissiah."

Then he used binary electromagnetic waves to send orders to the mechanical priests.

The mechanical priests' loudspeakers uttered loud and clear songs in sync.

"Praise the Omnissiah, praise the Machine Spirit."

The loud bells rang out.

The activation button was pressed, the energy core started, and the machine made a humming sound.

The reaction column glowed, and bright arcs of electricity crackled in the air.

Ripples appeared in the air, and some strange waves spread out in all directions.

The beam of light leaped in the air, as if it was given life, quickly outlining a screen of light.

A few seconds later, Malcador appeared on the light screen.

"Your Majesty, can you hear me?"

"Your Majesty, can you hear me?"

Malcador's voice was excited.

The Emperor nodded.

"Yes, old friend, I heard it clearly."

Malcador said impatiently, "We succeeded, Your Majesty. The hyperspace communication network has been established in several star systems near the sun."

"The efficiency of the Empire's communications has increased exponentially, and conventional communications no longer need to rely on astropaths."

At this stage, the Astropaths still cannot be completely replaced.

If you enter a communications blind spot, astropathic communication is the only way to contact the empire.

"You're doing well, Malcador. How's the construction of the astrocomputer going?"

"The progress is very good and it is expected to be completed within five years. Some small computers have become popular, which greatly reduces the cost of various tasks."

The Emperor warned: "These high-computing computers should be human-centered, and the huge computing power should never be handed over to emotionless intelligent AI."

"Increase the intensity of the investigation, and execute anyone who crosses the red line immediately." "I understand, Your Majesty." Malcador nodded carefully, "I will secretly send someone to investigate and ensure that no one crosses the red line."

"How is the progress of the microcosm project?"

Malcador said: "The organized Mechanicus sages are analyzing and learning the technology you gave them. They said they will provide detailed design drawings in the near future."

The emperor said solemnly, "Microcosm technology is crucial and must be given priority. Humans may be able to steal the Creator's authority with the help of this technology."

Malcador replied, “The Microcosmos-related projects will receive various resources and policies, and will definitely live up to your expectations, Your Majesty.”

The Emperor hesitated for a moment before continuing.

"How are those weapons being developed?"

Makado nodded in understanding.

"We have just selected a group of suitable scientific researchers and implanted their thoughts into them to ensure that the weapons research plan will not be leaked."

"You have done well," said the Emperor. "These weapons are so powerful that they involve permanent changes to the laws of the universe."

"Once the news leaks out, it will surely arouse the fear of the gods and ancient enemies, thus causing some unnecessary crises."

"These efforts are conducted in secret, and everyone involved is screened multiple times," Machado said.

"After they pass the screening, we will also stamp their minds with ideological stamps to ensure their absolute loyalty."

"By the way, Your Majesty, there is one more thing I need to apologize to you for. No. 20 left Terra at some point."

"According to the letter he left behind, he has already set out on his way to find you."

Raven tilted his head, and when he heard Malcador say number 20, he immediately thought of who it was.

Lord of Hydra, Quantum Loyalist, and twentieth Primarch.

Never try to find Alpharius, because everyone is Alpharius.

"You are Alpharius, he is Alpharius, I am Alpharius, we are all Alpharius."

"When a head is cut off, two heads will grow back, and the cycle will continue."

"The Hydra competition of the universe, let us wait and see who will win the title of Hydra."

The raven shook his head and muttered all kinds of strange words to himself.

The Emperor said to Malcador, "I understand. This is not your fault."

Waldo frowned.

It looks like we need to step up screening to ensure that number 20 doesn’t get in.

While on Terra, Number Twenty amused himself by infiltrating the Custodes.

Most of the time, he succeeds.

Waldo was forced to start the blood game and strengthen anti-infiltration training.

If it was on the Emperor's Grand Vision, the strengthened Imperial Guards could still be infiltrated by the enemy.

According to Raven, Valdor would have to consider returning to Terra to guard the pond.

The Emperor and Malcador had a conversation about the current situation of the Empire.

Some policy and regulatory errors have been corrected to ensure that the welfare of the people is protected.

Afterwards, the two ended the communication.

"The Empire's trans-dimensional communication network has been built, and various technologies have been invested in. Now, it's not us who should be anxious."

The emperor felt a sense of relief.

Before, he had only one solution to the human dilemma.

That is to repair the webway left by the ancient saints.

If he wants to complete this plan, he has to race against time.

Take advantage of the brief window of opportunity when the Warp storm subsides.

Time is tight and the task is heavy, so people are bound to be irritable and impatient.

Now we have genetic engines, hyperspatial communications, and many other cutting-edge technological creations.

Even if the Warp storm that was previously dispersed by Slaanesh comes back again.

Human civilization will not be as fragmented as before, at most navigation will just be a little more difficult.

The Emperor looked outside the battleship, his gaze passing across the brilliant galaxy and projected into the immaterial world.

The Chaos Gods could sense his gaze and roared in anger.

Witnessing their anger, the corners of the Emperor's mouth rose slightly.

"Now, I have the upper hand. Let's see what kind of desperate struggle you can make."

PS: Praise the Four Gods, Daily Heresy
(End of this chapter)