Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 391 The Plan is Established (Seventh Update)
Initially, the debate remained strictly at the level of data and theory, with torrents of binary code colliding fiercely above the conference table, each trying to overwhelm the other with pure logos power.

However, when complex mathematical models and well-researched STC excerpts failed to completely convince the other side, an older and more direct tradition within the Cult of Mechanics naturally emerged—physical "empirical proof."

“It seems that the purity of logic can no longer bridge the gap in cognition! Only the test of practice can reveal the truth of Omnisiah!” The sage Vladimir of Gloria suddenly stood up from his data interface seat, his multi-jointed mechanical feet slamming heavily onto the metal floor with a dull thud.

A heavy tool arm behind him, accompanied by the hiss of the hydraulic system, instantly ejected a massive cast axe, as big as a door panel, with its blade pulsating with unstable arcs of energy. The surrounding air was slightly distorted by the high temperature.

“Just what I wanted! Let the God of Machines witness whose idea can better bear His glory!” The Martian sage’s voice also burst out with a high-pitched response. The armor plate on the side of his body slid open, and a relatively refined power hammer with a blue force field energy condensed on its hammerhead was held in the mechanical hand. A deep hum lingered around the hammer.

Without any unnecessary warnings or ceremonial gestures, the two sages strode towards the "discussion and practice area," which had been specially cleared out and constructed of reinforced steel plates, next to the conference room, under the "watchful eyes" of the delegates.

The next moment, the heavy metallic clang replaced all the noise of binary code!
The Martian Sage's tactical style is as steady and solid as his academic views. His power hammer swings with a trajectory honed through countless trials, each strike powerful and heavy, attempting to dismantle the opponent's defense with absolute force.

Vladimir's sage, Gloria, has a bold and sweeping style. When he swings his great axe, it has the force of wind and thunder. The blazing energy blade is not only used for chopping, but also for blocking and deflecting at tricky angles, attempting to use skill and energy to erode and destroy the opponent's weapon structure.

"Bang!" A powerful blow from the power hammer was deflected by the slanted axe, and the deflected energy impact left a molten crater in the reinforced floor.

"Swoosh!" The energy axe blade swept across the Martian sage's shoulder armor, leaving not only charred marks but also tearing apart the outer sensor cluster. Several broken cables drooped down like injured tendrils, sparking tiny electrical sparks.

This is not a life-or-death struggle, but a "physical dialectic" full of the unique flavor of Mechanism.

Both sides tacitly controlled the output power below a certain threshold, with the core objective being to prove the "superiority" of their own design concept—by destroying the other party's argumentation tools, disrupting its balance, or causing sufficient "functional damage" to force the other party to admit that they are inferior in technology.

After all, under the grand goal of jointly promoting new technologies, everyone is essentially still a "collaborator," only with differences in the leading role and technological path in the collaboration.

The intense "exchange" lasted for several minutes, interspersed with the sounds of metal deforming, the screeching of energy weapons overload, and the roar of servo systems operating at full capacity.

Finally, after a brilliant feint, the Sage Vladimir's forging axe swung away the power hammer at an odd angle, and the scorching edge of the axe blade slammed heavily onto the Sage of Mars's breastplate!
"Bang!"

With a loud bang and sparks flying, a large section of the Martian Sage's chest armor was visibly dented, several heat dissipation vents were twisted and blocked, and the internal coolant leaked out, emitting white steam.

He staggered back several steps, the power hammer flying from his grasp, bouncing and sliding away across the floor. The Sage Vladimir sheathed his great axe, the energy field slowly extinguishing. His heavy breathing expelled excess heat, and his data stream carried the composure of a victor, tinged with a barely perceptible smugness: "You flatter me. It seems that Gloria's considerations regarding structural strength and redundancy in energy conduction are slightly superior."

The defeated Martian sage struggled to regain his footing. He glanced at his severely damaged chest armor and the still-rolling power hammer in the distance. His internal systems were clearly malfunctioning due to the trauma, and his voice responded with static: "Hmph... Your energy circuit redundancy scheme... does indeed have stronger... battlefield adaptability. It can... be included in the subsequent detailed evaluation."

His influence has clearly been diminished following this physical setback.

The winning side's technical solution and design concept will naturally receive more attention and priority in the subsequent drawing discussions.

The loser will temporarily step aside, where their accompanying servants will perform emergency repairs or they will replace the damaged parts themselves, quietly accumulating strength in preparation for launching another "debate" at the next point of technological divergence.

Chen Yu stood quietly to one side, his scarlet optical lens calmly recording the details of each "exchange" and the subsequent direction of design modifications.

His internal logic assessed the efficiency of this peculiar approach and ultimately concluded that, despite its primitive form, this model, which combined physical persuasion with technical argumentation, could efficiently drive the design toward the "optimal solution" in a mechanical environment where multiple interests were intertwined and pragmatism was highly valued.

Amidst the clanging and arguing, the final design of the Luna-class cruiser's warp drive version was being rapidly refined and perfected in a way that was both unbelievable and consistent with the underlying logic of the Mechanics tradition.
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Finally, after countless data clashes and "physical proofs" with a distinctly mechanical approach, the design blueprint for this improved Luna-class cruiser, which incorporated the wisdom of all parties, was officially established amidst the noise and compromises.

It incorporates Nexus's structural reinforcement concept, Gloria's redundant energy system design, Lucius's precision control system interface, Mars' classic layout optimization, and other unique features of the Forged World. Its overall performance is completely transformed compared to the original Luna-class cruiser, representing a comprehensive technological leap.

Given the extent of its modifications and the significant performance improvements, Mars proposed that it should no longer be regarded as a simple modification of the Lunar-class cruiser, but should be formally established as a completely new ship class. This will be the first landmark production license under the new framework, jointly participated in by multiple parties and approved by Mars.

Regarding the naming of this new level, after a brief but friendly exchange (mainly realizing that continuing the debate might require the activation of the "Discussion and Practice Zone"), all parties unanimously agreed to award this honor to Chen Yu—the bringer of technology and a key promoter of the new order.

Chen Yu's mechanical body stood in front of the screen projecting the final design drawings, and the scarlet optical lens swept across the lines that embodied countless debates and "practical" results.

Without much hesitation, he calmly gave his name.

(End of this chapter)