Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 393 The Eternal Seeker of Knowledge (Nine Updates)

With the intentional or unintentional "care" from all parties, Chen Yu's flagship, which is undergoing a complete transformation, has received far more resources and technological investment than the standard Crescent-class ships.

It is no longer just a cruiser with warp drive capability, but also a stage for all parties to demonstrate their technological strength and sincerity in cooperation.

Neksam's contribution was particularly crucial. Instead of providing basic materials, they deeply integrated their most prized technological achievement—the new Thinker Array and Autonomous Decision Support System, which were optimized and upgraded based on Chen Yu's early logic core—into the warship's command core.

This system greatly enhances the intelligence of warships, enabling them to conduct more efficient tactical analysis and autonomous responses in complex combat situations.

Not only did GREA deliver on its promise of an energy core and shield, but it also added an efficient energy distribution network, making the ship's energy redundancy and instantaneous output capabilities far exceed the design specifications.

Lucius meticulously refined its sensor array and command link, achieving information processing speed and accuracy that even approached the level of some small mechanical arks.

Mars has also been generous, opening up its valuable library of ship components.

They installed the latest model of shipborne miniature furnace on this special casting ship, giving it the same production capacity as the normal casting world; a high-specification multi-functional biological laboratory was integrated into the research module, with equipment precision sufficient for gene-level analysis and research; a folding mini-dock, when unfolded, can repair ships below the cruiser level, and combined with Chen Yu's molecular recombination technology, even shipbuilding is not out of the question.

In addition, there are ancient navigation instruments hidden from Mars, optimized thruster arrays, and many other details that demonstrate the "generosity" Mars has shown to it.

The most eye-catching "gift" came from the world of Huangquan No. 8 Casting World.

Using precious black stone materials, they personally built a highly shielded psionic isolation chamber for Chen Yu, located in the core area of ​​the ship.

This special compartment is primarily used for the secure detention and research of potentially captured psionic individuals, or for the safe storage of dangerous relics with strong warp resonance. Its unique anti-psionic properties ensure that the ship's interior will not be contaminated or corroded by such "dangerous samples".

When the last set of external armor plates was welded and polished, and the last main power line was connected and tested, this special Crescent-class forge, which embodied the hard work of many parties, was finally completed in the giant dock on Mars.

It floats silently in the fixed force field of the dock. Its streamlined hull is more imposing and majestic than the standard Crescent-class. The seams of the armor gleam with a specially treated matte luster. Numerous non-standard sensor protrusions and weapon platforms are cleverly integrated into the overall design, giving it an elegant yet powerful presence.

Considering its overall technological level and the various rare facilities it carries, it is not much inferior to those casting arks that are docked in Mars orbit and serve as mobile fortresses.

What it lacks is perhaps only the unique historical heritage accumulated by those arks over tens of thousands of years and the vast, self-contained industrial system within them.

However, for Chen Yu, a veteran explorer who has existed since the founding of the empire and has explored countless ruins and collected countless lost knowledge over the long years, the so-called historical background is precisely what he has in abundance.

The secrets sealed in his vast private database, and the technological threads he knows that have been buried by time, are enough to make up for the new ship's lack of "age".

Great Sage Vox, along with several other representatives, gazed upon this completed masterpiece from the observation corridor of the shipyard.

His mechanical tentacles tapped gently on the railing, producing a rhythmic clatter. "I must say, although the process was a bit noisy," Vox's synthesized voice carried a complex tone, "the result was truly impressive. Congratulations, Sage Chen Yu, on acquiring a flagship befitting your status. It should have a name."

Chen Yu's mechanical body stood in front of the observation window, and the scarlet optical lens scanned and stored every detail of the ship.

This ship is a product of the new technological order, embodies many key functions needed for his future journey, and is the cornerstone for him to follow his own path.

He spoke slowly, a name already settled in his heart:
"Eternal Seeker of Knowledge"

He paused briefly and explained to the assembled sages: “Knowledge is like a boundless sea of ​​stars; one can never fully comprehend it even in a lifetime. This name signifies an inexhaustible desire for exploration and an infinite pursuit of truth, which is also the core principle that we mechanical priests should uphold.”

The name cleverly avoids any factional imprint, elevating its meaning to the fundamental tenets of the entire Mechanicus, while also subtly reflecting his fundamental philosophy of traversing different dimensions in search of various lost and unknown technologies.

The Great Sage Vox was the first to issue a binary code of approval: "'Eternal Seeking,' excellent! True to its essence, beyond conflict."

He understood that this name was perfect for Chen Yu.

Representatives from other foundry worlds also expressed their approval.

The name conveyed both lofty ideals and avoided political sensitivities, leaving them with no grounds for opposition.

The Martian representative remained silent for a moment before finally issuing a confirmation signal—in any case, the name at least sounded perfectly in line with the doctrines of the Mechanicus.

With its name decided, the Crescent-class forged ship, named "Eternal Seeker," which embodies the hard work of many parties and far exceeds the standard, was officially born.

After a simple yet efficient launch ceremony, the warp drive of the "Eternal Seeker" emitted a deep hum, and a stable and powerful energy field enveloped the slender and majestic hull.

Under the watchful eyes of countless sensors in Mars orbit, it did not head towards the nearest Mandeville point, but instead followed the first course set by Chen Yu, heading straight into the vast void on the outer edge of the galaxy, preparing to embark on its first warp drive to an unknown coordinate.

Standing on the brand-new yet cold bridge, Chen Yu felt the primal power and untapped potential contained within his flagship, named "Seeking Knowledge."

The brand-new control console has a mirror-like surface, without any signs of wear; all indicator lights flash at the standard frequency set at the factory, and have not yet experienced the rapid flashing in actual combat; even the air circulation system outputs "virgin" air that has been filtered to the highest standards and has never been mixed with engine oil, sweat and gunpowder smoke.

For him, the power games of the empire were just an interlude; the endless sea of ​​knowledge was his eternal destination.

The silhouette of the "Eternal Seeker" distorted slightly in the starry sky, and the next moment, it disappeared, leaving only some ripples in the space that had not yet subsided, as it embarked on the first leg of its journey to pursue knowledge and fulfill its mission.

(End of this chapter)