Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 353 Sigismund's Demand (Seventh Update)
“Sage Chen Yu,” Sigismund’s voice came through the communicator, still as steady as a rock, but Chen Yu’s keen hearing sensors caught a hint of barely perceptible urgency beneath it, “I have heard about the ‘Iron Guard’ power armor that you developed for the mortal forces.”

Judge Keras of the court gave a very positive assessment of its effectiveness in actual combat.

He paused briefly, and his eyes, which had seen countless battlefields and seemed to see through all illusions and weaknesses, locked onto Chen Yu's optical lens through the projection, bringing an invisible pressure.

"The core purpose of my trip is to personally confirm with you whether the technological system you have pioneered has the potential for extended applications and to serve the Astartes Order?"

He did not wait for Chen Yu's reply, but directly and clearly explained his ideas and needs, as if he were deploying a battle: "What I am talking about is not simply scaling up the size."

What we need is a dedicated model that can truly match the physiological limits, neural reaction speed, and complex tactical requirements of the Astartes.

It must possess far greater power than existing designs, composite armor capable of withstanding heavy firepower, interfaces for seamless integration with multiple deadly weapons, and…

He emphasized the key point, saying, "Its structural strength must be sufficient to withstand all the force we unleash under extreme conditions, without collapsing or disintegrating at critical moments."

Sigismund's gaze sharpened as he mentioned the new title, his tone carrying a heavy and complex sense of recognition: "'The Black Templar'... is about to embark on a long and endless expedition."

On this path, we need to gather all means that can enhance our combat effectiveness, regardless of their origin.

If your 'Iron Guard' technology can provide basic warriors with even a temporary advantage in protection and firepower beyond standard power armor...

Even if it means taking on certain controllable risks or costs, it is absolutely worthwhile for us to have in-depth discussions and cooperation.

He concluded with a proposal that carried significant weight for any tech priest, demonstrating his utmost sincerity: "We are willing to provide the closest possible testing environment to real combat, the most authentic combat data from the front lines, the technological support accumulated by the Imperial Fist Legion, and... most importantly, detailed technical parameters based on the physiological characteristics of Astartes."

This collaboration might be the perfect opportunity to help you take this technology to new heights you never even imagined.

Chen Yu listened quietly, while the core of his mind behind the optical lens was processing massive amounts of information at a speed beyond human comprehension—assessing technical feasibility, investing computing resources, weighing political implications, and measuring the opportunities and risks brought about by this cooperation.

Sigismund's arrival and his demands were somewhat unexpected, yet upon reflection, they made perfect sense.

The performance of "Iron Guard" in the hive world has clearly caught the attention of this combat master known for his demanding tactical vision.

His newly formed battle group is facing an urgent need to maintain and continuously improve its core combat capabilities during expeditions with relatively independent resources and unknown environments.

Chen Yu responded smoothly in a synthesized voice: "Lord Sigismund, from a technical point of view, it is entirely feasible to scale up the Iron Guard system to suit the physiological characteristics of the Astartes."

Its modular architecture is particularly suitable for customization based on the tactical characteristics of different battle groups.

He did not shy away from the technical difficulties, calmly pointing out the key challenges: "The main bottlenecks are in three aspects: the ultimate output of the energy core, the structural strength of the power frame, and most importantly, the synchronization and coordination with the Astartes' extraordinary physiological functions and neural reaction speed."

These all require entirely new design solutions, rigorous testing processes, and a considerable investment of resources.” Chen Yu steered the question to its core: “Do you envision an assault vehicle that provides Space Marines with additional protection and firepower in specific tactical environments, or something more revolutionary—a heavy combat suit designed to redefine Astartes ground warfare?”

The answer to this question will determine the direction of the entire research and development.

Chen Yu calmly assessed this unexpected cooperation opportunity: it was not only another equipment order, but also an opportunity to extend his technological reach into the Astartes equipment system.

By developing equipment for Space Marines, he could test the limits of technology in extreme combat environments—after all, the Astartes themselves were the most demanding testing grounds.

Although it would temporarily distract him from his research on the Genesis Particle, the potential rewards and the increased influence on the future made the proposal worth his serious consideration.

Sigismund paused for a moment, his black helmet turning slightly.

When he spoke again, his voice carried an undeniable determination: "What we need is the latter. The Black Templar's expedition is destined to be fraught with unknowns, and traditional combat methods may not be sufficient to deal with all threats."

If you can develop equipment that allows our soldiers to unleash combat power beyond their limits in critical moments, it will greatly enhance our combat capabilities in extreme environments.

“I understand.” Chen Yu’s optical lens flickered slightly. “Then, we need to redesign it from the basic framework. First, we need to obtain detailed physiological data of the Black Templar warriors, including nerve conduction velocity, peak muscle power, and energy consumption patterns under extreme conditions.”

“We can provide this data,” Sigismund responded without hesitation, “but we require full involvement in the research and development process to ensure that the final product meets the needs of actual combat.”

“This is a reasonable request.” Chen Yu’s mechanical fingers input several parameters on the control panel. “I will assemble a dedicated technical team to manage this project. However, before that, I need to confirm the resource supply issue…”

The conversation then turned to specific technical details and resource allocation.

Chen Yu noticed that although Sigismund had limited knowledge of the technical details, he had an amazing intuition about the practical needs of the equipment, and every request he made was to the point.

This professional insight, based on extensive combat experience, is of great value to research and development work.

After finalizing the initial cooperation framework, Sigismund suddenly asked, "I heard you've been conducting some special research in the world of the dead recently? If you need assistance testing equipment performance in extreme environments, the Black Templars can provide that."

Chen Yu's computing core assessed all possibilities in an instant.

Sigismund's arrival not only represented equipment orders, but also a rare opportunity to make contact with the highest military decision-making level of the Empire.

He made his decision just before the communication was about to end.

(End of this chapter)