Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 229 The Triken Galaxy (Please subscribe on the 19th)
Just as Malena Skala was heading towards the Catachan system, in the Flame Wheel system, on planet four, at base one.

As Nimrod was about to storm the stronghold, a picture suddenly flashed through his mind—a picture of "Monster" John.

An orc several snotty-foot taller than an ordinary orc, whose legs were wrapped in hydraulic devices.

He was standing on a strange-looking clattering vehicle.

The vehicle had no weapons in the conventional sense, but it did have a strange ejection rack connected to a hydraulic system.

With a whoosh and a piercing shriek, he was suddenly launched into the air, his feet kicking at himself.

The image then disappeared, and Ning Lu, deep in thought, offered his interpretation of the scene the "monster" had foreseen:
A war leader who is skilled at or enjoys trampling enemies with his feet launches a sneak attack on himself.

Nimrod knew that war leaders would usually hire mechanics to make them weapons like lightning claws or huge suits of armor.

But there are always those orcs with unique ideas who will go their own way as long as they feel Waaagh is right.

While pondering, Ninglu rushed into the Greenskins' camp, attacking with a bomb gun equipped with power gauntlets while cautiously observing his surroundings.

The ear-piercing roar of the engine filled the air as the massive body soared into the sky.

Tyler the One-Legged, the war leader, sprang from his casket and kicked at Nimrod.

Ever since he spent most of his fortune to have a tech buddy build this roaring daka for him, he has broken the legs of rival tribal leaders hundreds and thousands of times.

The sound of bones breaking always brought him applause from Brother Gao and Brother Mao.

The powerful kinetic energy propelled the man with the broken leg to Ninglu's feet in the blink of an eye.

The man with the broken leg grinned and opened his mouth wide, revealing fangs as long as his fingers.

Damn it, Second Brother Mao!
He was already hearing the hallucination of bones cracking in his mind.

The hallucinations in the amputee's mind were shattered by the cold reality.

He was astonished to see the black-armored warrior suddenly swing his sword, the blue and white light flashing dazzlingly.

The crackling psionic energy shredded the man's legs and destroyed the hydraulic transmission mechanism that bound them.

The man with the broken leg suddenly understood how those bosses who had lost both legs felt.

The man with the broken leg used his right arm to swing a large slash at Ning Lu.

Nimrod dodged the attack and plunged the Vaal Sword into the orc leader's head.

After defeating the final victor of a massive tribal battle involving hundreds of tribes, the boys from different tribes were thrown into chaos.

After Nimrod finished the ground battle, Arsena Dunn came to his side and spoke.

"My lord, the Forge Master has received news that the Crown of Glaya is expected to arrive in five stellar days."

Nimrod then returned to the Shadow of the Throne and handed over the cleanup work to the Fourth and Eleventh War Divisions, as well as Hannibal and his Second Army.

Hannibal and his army, like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey, continued to attack the Greenskins.

Ninglu confidently entrusted more strongholds to the Second Legion.

He returned to the Shadow of Kings and finalized the details of the subsequent negotiations with the Primarch's servants and the Forge Master.

Subsequently, the owner of the casting furnace spoke up and gave a report.

"Father, the ape force field control device has been successfully developed."

"I have studied the sacred construction template for the fortress-level energy shield and have mastered the construction technology to cover the entire hive city."

Ninglu nodded slightly and said to Rosicky Cech.

"After the negotiations with Gloria are over, you will set off to set up portals in seven star systems and build fortress-level energy shields in each hive."

"As you wish."

Then, the silver-haired Alsena, holding a data tablet, reported to the Primarch.

"My lord, the shipyards on Triken main planet have surpassed the construction capacity of Vostoria shipyard, and can produce one standardized capital ship per year."

“Mining sites and foundries have been established on the four planets Triken II, III, IV and V.”

"Capable of producing weapons and equipment ranging from laser guns to armored vehicles."

Primarch's servant examined the data panel in his hand and gave a detailed report:

"The main planet Triken has fifteen large foundries. In addition to regular casting, the most notable feature is the factory of the Talawa tribe."

"Terawar established ten large foundries on the main planet and built mining bases and twenty-three small foundries on four other planets."

“They brought with them many technologies from the ‘Dark Ages,’ and the artisans of Telava are willing to serve the Eleventh Legion with the skills they once used to forge equipment for the Imperial Guard.” Ninglu nodded slightly.

“Very good. Let them send out craftsmen to manufacture the equipment that the royal monks need.”

"Then proceed step by step according to the legion level."

After the Primarch's attendant took note, he continued.

"The main planet Triken also has a large number of dinosaurs domesticated by the barbaric Eldar."

"They can be eaten as meat, or they can be tamed as mounts."

Upon hearing this, Ninglu issued the order: "Establish a ranch and raise dinosaurs."

After making a note of it, Alsena continued.

"The Triken II has eleven large foundries and twenty small foundries."

"Because the local area produces high-quality iron ore and limestone, which are suitable for manufacturing PVC."

"Therefore, the Triken II factory has a large number of refining plants, and mainly focuses on casting power armor and auxiliary military armor."

The Mark II Expeditionary Power Armor uses armor plates made of a mixture of ceramic steel and plastic steel.

Plastic steel, a material developed during the "dark age of technology," is an advanced synthetic material that combines the properties of plastic with the tensile strength of steel alloys.

Plastic steel is also the most widely used casting material in the current human empire.

"The Triken III has ten large foundries and eighteen small foundries."

"A savage Eldar psionic crystal mine has been discovered on Triken III, and the Legion's think tank and technical sergeants are conducting research on it."

"Combined with the Eldar technology currently available to the Legion, it is expected to at least improve the performance of the Ranger-type laser rifle."

Ning Lu nodded slightly, a sense of anticipation rising within him.

The psionic crystals of the Crystal Realm differ from those used by the Eldar to cultivate psionic crystals, making the research and development of Eldar technology increasingly difficult.

Despite encountering the Eldar twice, the warriors failed to capture any Eldar who were Bone Singers or followed the Path of Craftsmen or similar paths, and their understanding of the weapons in their hands remained limited.

"Triken IV is a volcano with high activity and has the fewest foundries in the system, with only five large foundries and eleven small foundries."

"But because of this, the factories built on top can utilize thermal energy, which greatly reduces the energy consumed during casting."

"Moreover, there is a type of root nodule plant that grows in near-surface lava rivers and survives by escaping heat, which is found all over the surface of Triken IV."

The Primarch's attendant spoke, manipulating the data panel to generate a holographic image.

"This plant grows deep underground, and if you pull it out rashly, it will emit a piercing scream."

"It was named Mandrake by the apothecary and has the magical effect of suppressing the erosion of the warp spirit, and can relieve the tinnitus and headaches of the Void Crew."

"It produces a mist of reproductive spores that spreads across the ground."

Ninglu nodded slightly. In his memory, there was a grass with similar characteristics and effects in another world, which was named Mandragora by the members who arrived in that world.

Indeed, the naming of organisms is not accidental.

They were all named Mandrake because they scream.

If this is the mandrake I remember, which the Navigator family purchased in large quantities, then it would also be effective for psionicists.
After a moment's thought, Ninglu realized that this mandrake should also be able to be used to extract ritual essential oils, so he spoke up.

“Give some of the mandrake to the think tank and the pharmacist so that he can conduct research on it.”

After recording the Primarch's commands, the Primarch's servants continue to report.

"The Triken V currently has eight large foundries, twelve small foundries, and one large foundry and three small foundries under construction."

"We also discovered a black crystalline material locally that can be woven into gorgeous fabrics that emit a soft internal glow when worn at dusk or in the dark, almost hypnotizing onlookers."

"The Eldar of Triken V use crystalline materials to weave silk-like fabrics, which have a distinctly exotic feel. Preliminary assessments suggest that their effects and beauty will appeal to nobles and socialites."

Ning Lu smiled and nodded, then spoke.

"The Triken system is truly a treasure trove; the Eldar's modification technology is truly amazing."

Five sidereal days later, the Crown of Glea arrived in the Wheel of Flames system.

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