Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 356 Like a Creator

These bonuses will have a more noticeable effect than those in the game.

It not only increases the output of research points, but also enhances the capabilities of these individuals.

Here, they are no longer just numbers in a game; they are living, breathing individuals whose autonomy can enhance the dynasty's strength in every way.

Even with the added benefit of the synaptic condenser, Gao Yi still felt that the research and development speed was a bit slow, since he wouldn't feel that any more enhancements were insufficient.

As the Ascension Talent was fully loaded, Gao Yi began to examine the traits on the species interface.

The number of usable traits in the species interface has started to increase again, with the number of selectable gene traits reaching 8.

A natural scientist only needs one point of physique, and a skilled craftsman only needs three points. Gao Yi can rely on these eight qualities to turn the priests of the Holy Machine Order into a group of all-round scientific researchers who are well-rounded in all aspects of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor.

The dynasty now has fewer and fewer opportunities to need these priests to fight, so there is no need to add combat-related traits to them.

For combatants, the trait of being super strong only requires three points.

If the effects are really as described, then we can really mass-produce super soldiers. The boost that the Strength trait brings to soldiers is still a bit lacking.

Gao Yi needs to give these conventional forces a decisive advantage on the battlefield in order to launch a full-scale war and pave the way for the subsequent Ether Engine.

In addition to strengthening scientific researchers and combat personnel, once genetic advancement becomes widespread, it will also raise the industrial level of the Montgomery Dynasty and even all of humanity to a terrifying level.

A professional genome that requires 3 traits allows workers to dynamically adjust their gene expression according to their work environment. 3 points of natural craftsmanship and 2 points of diligence, combined together, make up a total of 8 gene traits, which is exactly what a perfect worker needs.

One can imagine the level of productivity that the empires would reach, given the average worker's cunning diligence and work ability.

If necessary, it could even modify some humans living in extremely harsh environments, such as the humans in the Hades galaxy who suffer from radiation.

With genetic remodeling, they could be given the ability to survive in such harsh environments. Even in the event of food shortages, they could be given the ability to photosynthesize.

Just like those green-skinned animals, but this is a last resort. If you can survive by eating, it's more appropriate to rely on normal eating.

The desire for food is an important part of being human!

However, this ultimately represents a significant improvement in humanity's adaptation to harsh environments. After all, there are still too few planets that are truly suitable for human survival. Once modified, the number of planets available for human use will increase again.

Meanwhile, Pavian, who was still at the synaptic condenser, was also ordered to be urgently recalled.

When he began to learn and try to experiment with the gene technology provided by Gao Yi, Pavian was completely stunned.

"By divine intervention, my lord, with this technology! We can now truly be called creators! This is not merely creating life; we have practically mastered evolution!"

It was only then that Pavian recalled the scene when Gao Yi had just become a wandering merchant, when Damon and his rangers, dressed in combat gear, would occasionally call Gao Yi the Creator.
He didn't understand it before, but now he truly understands the meaning of this title.

To so effortlessly control genes, to perfectly modify them without even worrying about whether an individual can withstand them—isn't this the work of a creator?! This is absolutely beyond human capabilities. Even emperors couldn't reach this level, could they?
The moment Pavian obtained the technology and confirmed its effectiveness, he immediately began to modify himself. Four new genes—natural physicist, natural sociologist, natural engineer, and master craftsman—entered his genetic code.

At that moment, he felt his mind had never been so clear, and many of the technical problems that had troubled him and seemed insurmountable suddenly became clear.
Compared to the previous gene editing technology, it seems like a joke in the face of the extraordinary talent of gene reshaping.

Gao Yi was very satisfied with Pavian's condition!

"Pavian, how much resources and time are consumed in using these technologies for modification?"

"These technologies are very mature! Of course, the best way is to mass-produce them using cloning chambers, but ultimately, the individuals produced in these cloning chambers need time to learn and adapt. It would be more in our interest to genetically modify the existing individuals first."

As for the resources consumed, my lord, I believe no amount is excessive, given the immense benefits it will bring us. Furthermore, I've observed a rapid reproduction characteristic in this technology, which can significantly increase the speed of natural reproduction.

The increased reproduction rate from natural reproduction is considerable, but its effect is the lowest at present. However, it is the most powerful in the long run.

After all, the empire's current population is uncountable, and it's impossible to completely modify them one by one or fill the gap with clones. Instead, a portion of humans who have undergone rapid reproduction and other genetic traits will be combined with those who have not undergone genetic modification and allowed to reproduce naturally.

One day, all of humanity in the galaxy will achieve transcendence.

"The cloning pods will be modified in parallel with the existing individuals! The modification of soldiers can be put on hold for a few trials. We should focus our efforts on the modification of the core Holy Machine Cult members. We must accelerate the pace of technological breakthroughs once again!"

"I understand, sir! I'll get on it right away!"

However, Pavian did not go to the biological laboratory immediately, but instead went to Kaul's studio, where Kaul was still engrossed in the principles and manufacturing of the warp drive.

Seeing Pavian's smug expression upon his sudden arrival, Kaul was still a little confused.

Otherwise, the mechanical prosthetic eye seemed to have noticed Pavian's difference. The various functions of his body were clearly beyond what they should be.

"Alas, Great Sage Caul, you have ultimately missed your chance."

"Missed it?!" Kaul was still a little confused.

The reason Pavian mentioned missing out was because Kaul's mechanical modifications were too severe. Ever since Pavian underwent the first step of the God's Machine modification, he has not added any mechanical prosthetics to his body, and some of the core priests of the Holy Machine Order have done the same.

It is precisely because they retained enough flesh and blood that they had the opportunity to undergo genetic transformation.

However, the extent of modification to the point where Kaul no longer has enough flesh and blood to withstand further modification is not necessarily a bad thing. He has embarked on a different path of mechanical ascension through his own efforts.

However, initially, Caul most wanted to preserve his physical body.
Kaul still couldn't understand why Pavia had left after saying something cryptic.

But a few days later he noticed something unusual. Many of the core priests of the Holy Machine Order seemed to have suddenly become enlightened. Each priest seemed to be a rare genius in the world of forging.

(End of this chapter)