Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 96 Political Commissar
As heavy factories and starports began to produce other interstellar equipment, the output of metal minerals increased every day.

Doing scientific research is no different from burning money! While burning money can keep you warm, scientific research without knowing the results is like a bottomless pit. You don’t know how much money you have to throw in to fill it!

With the infusion of massive resources, the Upper Nest and the Royal Court of the Agassos Hive have regained their former prosperity and glory.

People walked out of the post-war haze and re-engaged in this better life.

The canned food made by the mushroom people began to become popular in Agathos's upper nest, but most people didn't know what these foods were made of. However, this relatively "natural" meat was a rare thing. The special taste immediately gained the favor of many people and became a best-selling product in a short time.

Not only the hive itself, but the wasteland outside the hive is no longer as desolate as it once was, and is now filled with mutants and mutant beasts.

After reducing the output of weapons and equipment in the Xiachao Industrial Zone, even the discharge of toxic wastewater and radioactive waste was reduced by more than half.

Pavian also began to move the temporary industrial areas planned during the riots out of the Upper Nest and began to place them in the wilderness of the Hive City. The increasingly large-scale production was no longer something the Upper Nest could bear.

At this time, a large number of buildings have been erected in a wasteland not too far from the nest, and the scale of these buildings is still increasing. Fully armed soldiers are closely guarding all roads to prevent anyone from entering.

And Pavian was walking in this industrial area at this time.

"May the Holy Machine bless you! Sage Pavian!"

All the priests and workers who passed by greeted him.

With the joining of more and more priests, the scale of the Holy Mechanical Order is also expanding. In addition, the important tasks entrusted by Gao Yi have made his current status rise rapidly, and he has become one of the most powerful people in Agathos.

He also took off his title of priest, and with the help of his ability to please the machine spirit, the purity mark that purifies corruption, and his identity as the highest leader of the Holy Machine Order, Pavian became a sage that he had never dared to think of before.

Pavian walked towards the research institute, and the door of the institute opened.

Various interstellar equipment are displayed there.

Priests conduct research and experiments around these vehicles.

Although SCV can build equipment for direct production, the technology contained therein is still very valuable.

For example, stealth technology, vehicle transformation technology, but what interests Pavian the most is the technology of regenerative bio-steel.

This technology can actually allow the armor to repair itself when out of combat, and the repair speed is quite impressive!

If the principle behind it is fully understood, it will greatly enhance the empire's other weapons and equipment.

As we walked deeper into the laboratory, we saw a twelve-meter-tall large mecha standing there quietly.

And this mecha is none other than Thor in StarCraft.

Thor: 100 million tons of metal/10 days

Only one person is needed to control this huge war machine. Thor's arms are two large-caliber cannons for Thor's hammer, and above these two cannons are two missile launch bays, and there are four large-caliber Punisher cannons on the back.

Although its size is similar to that of Titans and Knights, the fact that it can be mass-produced still makes Pavian very obsessed with large mechas.

Each Thor can provide extremely powerful ground fire support for the dynasty's army.

The only pity is that the Thor produced doesn't seem to be suitable for close combat...

However, the highly modular nature allowed Pavian to have his priests experiment with it.

After some modifications, it might be possible to add some melee weapons for trial.

Almost all of Thor's weapons and components can be quickly replaced, which means that not only can Thor use existing equipment, but other large weapons in the Warhammer world can also be modified and equipped.

This allows Thor to adapt to wars in different environments.

Not only can damaged components be replaced with new ones, but if several Thors fail to function properly, the available components can be reassembled into a Thor that can continue to fight.

Modularity meant that even ordinary technicians could perform routine maintenance with the aid of tools, without the need for powerful priests. The dynasty had also selected a group of pilots, unlike the knights of the empire, who required training from a young age and even the approval of the knight's inner machine spirit.

The auxiliary servo combat system in Thor can greatly simplify the driving difficulty and operation process.

"Sage Pavian, I need you to come to the Royal Court."

Rebecca's voice came from Pavian's communicator, and the other party's voice seemed a little nervous.

When Pavian arrived at the Royal Court, Rebecca, Will and Ian were already waiting for him in the conference room.

"Governor Rebecca, what can I do for you? I'm still busy with reverse engineering. Every minute and every second is precious!"

"Sage Pavian, I need you to contact Lord Gao Yi. I have very important information."

As Will spoke, he handed a document to Pavian.

When Pavian took the document and looked at it.

"A large-scale Chaos attack occurred in the Calixis sector? Even requiring the expansion of the sector to support the Calixis sector?"

Pavian also found it incredible and even doubted the authenticity of the document.

"Pavian, the documents cannot be wrong. The Calixis Sector must have experienced a serious problem to issue a summons to the Expanse. The Military Affairs Department has already dispatched a fleet to confirm the situation, and the Inquisition has also sent a special Inquisitor to investigate. The Military Affairs Department and the Grand Inquisitor are urging all factions to come to the Port of Departure to participate in the meeting."

Ian also said at the right time.

"I'll make arrangements immediately! I'll also notify Lord Gao Yi!"

Pavian left the meeting room and immediately went to Agaros to try to contact Gao Yi using the communication equipment on the Gorgon.

The dynasty's ranger base also became active.

Soldiers' leave began to be cancelled and large amounts of military supplies began to be assembled to prepare for war that might break out at any time.

At this time, an Imperial Navy personnel transport ship also docked at the Agathos starport.

In addition to some hired soldiers, a capable man wearing a political commissar's uniform also walked off the warship.

The officer Agass who was responsible for receiving him was already waiting outside.

"Commissar Edgar! Welcome to Agathos!"

"I'm glad to be here at Agathos, too!"

Now that the Rangers have the organization of the Astra Militarum, it is natural that a political commissar will also be stationed there.

While supervising the army, he also ensures that the troops remain loyal to the Empire and the God-Emperor.

Edgar has been a commissar for thirty years. The fact that a commissar on the front lines can survive for so long is a testament to his strength, precisely because of the special nature of the Rangers and because they are the first Astra Militarum troops in the Expanse to be recruited from the capital world of the Rogue Trader Dynasty.

So the Military Affairs Department sent a senior political commissar like him to take up the post.

Before coming here, Edgar had also heard rumors about how powerful the Rangers were, but he always thought it was just an exaggeration spread by rumors.

And the soldiers under these merchants who touch heresy and have no bottom line can't be that good!

"Commissar Edgar, let me take you to rest for a while. You must be tired. After you've rested, I'll take you to visit Agathos! You'll definitely like it here!"

"No need, take me directly to the military camp!"

"In that case, as you wish."

(End of this chapter)