Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 356 Creating a Warp Drive (Ten Updates)

Sigismund did not linger. The sights and secrets Chen Yu had revealed in the canyon were too significant for him to bear. Any method of transmission through the Star Language Court or by messengers was fraught with uncertainty and the risk of leaks.

He had to return in person to meet the Father of Genetics to ensure that the information was not distorted or intercepted during transmission, and to observe Dorn's true reaction as soon as possible.

The Black Sanctuary's shuttle quickly took off, transforming into a shooting star and disappearing into the sky, speeding towards Mandeville Point on the outer edge of the star system, where his flagship was waiting.

After watching Sigismund leave, Chen Yu immediately sprang into action.

Meeting a Primarch, especially one known for his rigor and pragmatism like Roger Dorn, cannot be based on mere empty promises and unproven theories.

He needs to produce tangible, phased results that clearly demonstrate the technological potential and feasibility.

He first returned to the Canyon Laboratory and retrieved all the data records from the Genesis Particle Experiment.

He needs to develop a clear demonstration process: from the harsh environmental parameters of the Death World to the rapid reorganization of geological structure and atmospheric composition after the activation of the Genesis Particles, and then to the rapid development of the ecosystem and subsequent adaptive evolution after the "Life Seeding Matrix" is activated.

He specifically highlighted the data of biological samples that survived in harsh environments and exhibited unique evolutionary directions, proving that the technology does not create greenhouse flowers, but can foster ecosystems with real survival capabilities.

At the same time, he ordered the tech priests to expedite the assembly of a portable, small-scale demonstration device for genesis particles.

This device does not need to transform the entire canyon, but it must be able to complete an accelerated creative process from inorganic matter to simple life forms in a closed indoor environment, in front of Dorn.

This will be the most convincing visual evidence.

As for the warp drive, Chen Yu's original plan was more prudent.

He envisioned waiting until his flagship was completed, the warp drive was actually installed, and preliminary tests were completed before finding a suitable time to demonstrate this groundbreaking technology to Roger Dorn.

At that time, a reliable finished product that can be physically demonstrated will be more convincing than any blueprint or theory.

Sigismund's sudden visit undoubtedly disrupted his plans.

But this was not entirely unexpected.

In fact, ever since the knights of the Nearl family answered the call and arrived in the world of the dead earlier than expected, Chen Yu had a vague feeling that there was an invisible hand pushing the course of events behind the scenes, causing many things to develop faster than he had initially estimated.

The emergence of Sigismund may also be one manifestation of this driving force.

Chen Yu couldn't determine whether this stemmed from the will of some unspeakable being or was merely a coincidence.

But he knew very well that he didn't have many options at the moment.

Refusing this opportunity might mean missing out on this valuable chance to meet the Primarch directly, and could even cause unnecessary trouble.

He must seize this opportunity, even if preparations are not yet fully complete.

However, without a physical ship to rely on, proving the feasibility of the warp drive to Dorne became a problem.

While theoretical data and simulation analysis are important, for such a disruptive technology, the lack of physical evidence always makes it less convincing.

After careful consideration, Chen Yu decided to utilize a technology he had originally intended to handle more cautiously—the "automatic repair technology" he had just brought back from the Star Trek universe. He planned to use this technology, combined with the existing resources of the Forge world, to urgently construct a small, fully functional warp drive core demonstration unit within the Death World base.

This unit does not need to be able to drive the entire warship, but its core principles, energy cycle, and most importantly, space distortion effect must be real and observable.

With the help of "automatic repair technology", he can greatly shorten the construction and commissioning cycle and ensure the stable operation of this precision device during the demonstration process.

This was undoubtedly a risky move, as prematurely exposing another key technology posed a danger, but in order to gain the Primarch's trust, he had to produce sufficiently compelling evidence.

He rigorously encrypted the compiled Genesis Particle Experiment Data, the Iron Guard Project Briefing, and the preliminary warp drive theoretical framework.

At the same time, he issued orders to mobilize all available resources at the base and devote all efforts to the construction of that small warp core.

This is a race against time; he must complete this demonstration that could change the future of the Empire before Sigismund returns with Dorne's reply.

The core of the automatic repair technology mastered by Chen Yu lies in the molecular-level recombination of substances.

Provided with sufficient basic materials and energy, as well as precise design blueprints, this system can "weave" raw materials directly into pre-set complex structures, much like the most sophisticated printer, eliminating the tedious processing, assembly, and debugging steps in traditional manufacturing.

His database not only contains complete information on this technology, but more importantly, it contains complete blueprints for an engine from the Star Trek universe that could theoretically reach warp speeds of up to level eight.

In theory, if he could successfully replicate the automatic repair system and ensure energy supply, he could directly "print" a complete warp drive, or even an entire starship, that might surpass the Empire's current technological level.

But right now, he has neither the time nor the need to build a complete Federation starship.

His goal was very clear: a scaled-down engine core that could operate stably and prove to Roger Dorn the feasibility of warp drive.

Deep within the Death World base, in an experimental chamber designated as the highest-priority zone, Chen Yu activated the core of the initially constructed automatic repair system.

Several large material storage tanks, filled with pre-refined metals, crystals and other synthetic materials, are connected to the system via pipelines.

The massive energy conduit was directly connected to the base's main reactor, emitting a deep hum.

Chen Yu extracted the key parts of the Level 8 warp drive blueprints, including the core reaction section, the space twisting coil matrix, and the energy guiding path, and set the output ratio and priority.

Instead of manufacturing the complete propulsion assembly and hull interface, he focused on reproducing the most crucial component that generates warp fields.

"Initiate the material recombination sequence," Chen Yu ordered.

The automatic repair system emits a soft operating sound as raw materials from the storage tank are drawn into the system.

At the invisible microscopic level, a powerful energy field guides molecules to undergo extremely precise disassembly and reconstruction.

In the center of the experimental chamber, a complex metal structure began to "grow" at a visible speed: precise coils, crystal conduits shimmering with an unusual luster, and intricate energy circuits...

They were not welded or assembled, but rather grew naturally, starting from a base point, rapidly extending and taking shape, gradually forming a miniaturized but structurally complete warp drive core model.

(End of this chapter)