Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 409 New Dimension (Sixth Update)

Further ecological simulation experiments revealed more complex phenomena.

When Chen Yu attempted to reintroduce these enhanced microorganisms, which performed exceptionally well in a laboratory environment, into a closed ecological box that highly simulated the real environment of a canyon, a fierce survival competition immediately erupted between them and the original, naturally evolved microbial community in the ecological box.

Within a short 72-hour observation period, the newly introduced enhanced strains quickly took over several key ecological niches due to their comprehensive advantages. However, at the same time, the long-term stability monitoring data of their genome also began to show signs of fluctuations that had not been observed before.

Chen Yu keenly observed that these "optimized" microorganisms, catalyzed in a controlled laboratory environment, still face entirely new and unpredictable adaptive challenges when placed in a real ecosystem simulation containing more variables and competitive relationships.

He then ordered the establishment of ten independent long-term observation units with different environmental parameters to continuously monitor the genetic drift trends, population dynamics, and ecological behavior of this batch of gamma series strains and their competitors.

Preliminary experimental results demonstrate that the genesis particles do indeed possess the potential to guide life forms—from multicellular plants to single-celled microorganisms—to accelerate their evolution toward greater complexity and specialization.

However, this directed catalysis process requires extremely precise and adaptive energy regulation strategies, and there are still many uncertainties regarding the long-term performance and stability of its products after they leave the controlled environment and enter real or simulated ecosystems.

Chen Yu realized that to intervene in life at such a deep level, across the natural cycle, it is not only necessary to continuously develop more advanced particle control and gene editing technologies, but also to establish a much deeper and more quantitative understanding of the intricate network of interactions at the ecosystem level than we currently have.

These newly catalyzed plant mutants and microbial strains, each with its own unique characteristics, are not only a valuable sample library for studying the underlying mechanisms of primordial particles, but also constitute a highly valuable observation window for exploring the complex laws of life evolution and its controllability.
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After making phased progress in the research on the primordial particles and the experimental subjects entered a long-term observation period, Chen Yu did not stop. He launched a new round of dimensional exploration.

Mann's squad was regrouped.

This time, the team has two more official members: David, who has completed his mother's treatment and is now focused on his work, and Lucy, who has successfully created a qualified intelligent mech.

Valerie and Jack, as the dedicated drivers for Project Iron Guard, were also on standby.

After systematic training and rigorous practical assessments, the group has initially qualified to participate in the exploration mission.

At the mission briefing before departure, Chen Yu showed the team the basic spatiotemporal coordinates and energy characteristic map of the target dimension.

He did not provide any description of the specific environment or potential civilizations in that dimension, but only emphasized the priority of data collection.

"Mission objectives: preliminary environmental reconnaissance, determination of fundamental physical constants, and collection of samples of potentially accessible materials or energy." Chen Yu's synthesized voice echoed in the briefing room. "All operations will prioritize stealth and security. The two 'Iron Guard' prototype aircraft will serve as the main assault and fire support platforms for this mission."

Mann nodded steadily, his gaze sweeping over the team members who were all ready to go, his voice deep and powerful: "Valerie, Jack, the frontal breakthrough is up to your Iron Guards."

He turned to the agile Dorio: "Dorio, you're in charge of opening up the situation with close-quarters combat."

Rebecca excitedly patted the cannon barrel on her back, and Mann continued, "Rebecca, you're doing guerrilla warfare on the flank. Be careful to control the bombardment rhythm."

“Pira, make sure our sensors and communication networks are working properly.”

“Falco,” he said, looking at the experienced driver, “I’m leaving the mobile support and evacuation route to you.”

Finally, his gaze fell on the two newcomers: "David, take charge of biological sample collection. Lucy, have your mechs clear the way for us." The instructions were concise and clear, and everyone understood.

Valerie and Jack turned and walked toward their respective Iron Guard cockpits. Dorio stretched her wrists, which were covered in boxing gloves, Rebecca adjusted the slings of the bombardment, Pira had already begun to adjust the equipment, and Falco quickly pulled up the terrain map.

The team moved smoothly, demonstrating the tacit understanding formed through numerous battles.

David carefully checked the airtightness of his environmental protective suit and organized his multi-functional sampling tool kit.

Lucy then performed a final system self-check on the quadruped machine to ensure that the sensor array and evasion program were functioning correctly.

Valerie and Jack have entered the cockpits of the two dark red Iron Guards, and the neural interface and control system have completed their startup and warm-up.

All equipment underwent a final check, and the personnel status was confirmed.

Mann gestured to Chen Yu that they were ready.

"Transmission process initiated. Maintain real-time data transmission. In case of uncontrollable risks, immediately reverse the operation," Chen Yu issued the final instruction.

As the eerie blue light of the dimensional teleporter shone again, the entire team, along with the two "Iron Guard" prototypes, disappeared into the stable energy field.

Chen Yu turned and left the teleportation area, turning her attention back to the monitoring data in the laboratory.

For him, this exploration was both an opportunity to test new forces and a necessary step to obtain raw data from new dimensions and expand the boundaries of cognition.

As for what exactly exists in that unknown dimension, he waited for the team to send back their first report.
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The low-frequency hum unique to the dimensional teleporter echoed through the bones of the Mann Squad members.

A deep blue energy rift rotated steadily before them, distorting and tearing apart the familiar scene inside the workshop, replacing it with an unrecognizable, shimmering expanse of light.

Captain Mann stood at the very front of the group, his body, reinforced with a combination of ceramic and plastic steel, remaining unmoved despite the flow of energy.

Dorio slightly bent and stretched her fingers, feeling the increasingly surging power deep within her flesh and blood due to biochemical enhancement.

Rebecca excitedly weighed the barrel of the plasma bombardment cannon on her back, which required her new size to control stably. Pira's slender mechanical arms were rapidly checking the sensor boxes he carried, while Falco silently calibrated his environmental perception system.

David and Lucy, as new members, followed closely in the middle of the group, their faces showing the seriousness of embarking on their first official exploration mission.

Behind them were two "Iron Guard" prototypes, which resembled mobile fortresses. Valerie and Jack had entered deep neural connection and standard piloting modes respectively, and their machines were in standby mode.

"The teleportation process is stable. We will arrive at the designated coordinates in thirty seconds." Pila, as the technical expert, announced the countdown to her teammates.

(End of this chapter)