Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 452 Dorn's Hesitation (Ninth Update)

Chen Yu knew that this was by no means a project that could be accomplished overnight.

This ambitious plan must be implemented cautiously in stages.

The first step is to conduct thorough theoretical verification and initial seed cultivation, that is, to cultivate the first generation of gene seed samples using the optimized blueprint under an absolutely controlled experimental environment.

Based on this, we proceed to the in vitro tissue testing phase.

These new seeds were used to induce the generation of corresponding organ tissues in a bioreactor, and their structural integrity and functional activity were rigorously tested. They were then systematically compared and analyzed with similar organs cultivated using traditional methods.

Limited-scale in vivo trials can only be initiated after supporting preliminary data and obtaining the necessary approvals.

This stage involves implanting novel gene seeds into a very small number of volunteers who have undergone extremely rigorous screening, and closely monitoring their complete endogenous organ development process in a comprehensive and uninterrupted manner.

Ultimately, the project will enter a long period of observation for stability.

Individuals who have successfully undergone modification will be tracked for several years or even decades to accurately assess the long-term stability of their physiological systems and the extent of their improved combat effectiveness in real combat environments.

And most importantly, whether the optimized gene seed has stable, pure, and inheritable properties.

With Reid as a successful "future example," Chen Yu was able to bypass countless trial-and-error steps that could lead to dead ends and directly focus on those proven effective optimization paths, greatly shortening the distance from theory to practice.

Several hours later, a well-structured and detailed preliminary draft plan was officially generated.

Chen Yu encrypted and stored it, while also preparing a summary version to present to Roger Dorn.

The compass in his hand was crystal clear because he could see the exact light of the distant lighthouse. More importantly, he had drawn a practical and safe route on which to sail safely to that bright place.

His next step was to persuade one of the empire's leaders to give the green light to this route.

This is not only about the future of the Imperial Fist, but also about the potential for all Astartes to move towards a more complete and powerful form.
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The summary of the "Systematic Optimization and Endogenous Modification Protocol for Gene Seeds" submitted by Chen Yu is currently lying quietly on the tactical table in Roger Dorn's command center in the form of a data panel.

That cold data carrier contained information of immense weight, enough to stir up a storm within the Imperial Fist and even the entire Order of Astartes.

Dorn's massive body stood before the star map, but his sharp eyes did not focus on any of the flashing, threatening cursors.

His entire attention was focused on the complex puzzle of the immense possibilities and potential risks presented by the plan.

He is not the type to skillfully weigh the pros and cons in a complex web of advantages and disadvantages before making a final decision.

His talent lies in execution, in transforming established strategies into an impregnable defense and an unstoppable offensive.

He is accustomed to acting under clear instructions or explicit threats.

However, what lay before him at this moment was not a fortress to be conquered or a position to be defended, but a choice.

This decision affects far more than just the Imperial Fist chapter; it affects not only all the sub-churches of the Seventh Legion.

It touches upon the very foundation of the Empire's military power—the very essence of all Astartes—and its ripple effects will ultimately influence the future trajectory of the human Empire itself.

The risks are obvious.

For every Astartes Chapter, the Gene Seed is not only the foundation of their biology, but also the most sacred symbol of their bloodline, tradition, and identity.

Any attempt to “improve” or “optimize” is seen as blasphemy by the vast majority of chapters. Any deep intervention in the geneseed, no matter how well-intentioned, is likely to be seen as a betrayal of the Primarch’s bloodline and the Legion’s traditions, triggering unpredictable internal divisions and hostility.

Chen Yu's plan is centered on systematically reprogramming the gene seed itself and introducing the "endogenous development" model, which is almost a complete overturn of the existing modification system.

This is far more radical than fixing the flaws of the Expeditionary Forces; it is an attempt to redefine the process of creating "Astartes".

If any mishap occurs during the process, whether it results in the cultivation of defective seeds or an irreversible tragedy in a live experiment, the consequences will be catastrophic.

This would not only ruin Chen Yu's reputation and all related research, but could also burden the entire Fist of the Empire and even Dorn himself with the stigma of "blaspheming the sacred bloodline," making them unable to hold their heads high in front of the Brotherhood.

However, the potential benefits are also so enormous that they cannot be ignored.

He had repeatedly reviewed the records from the array of Reid and Catherine's Power Armor Thinkers.

Those verified, future-oriented data fragments paint a long and dark picture: millennia of war, endless threats, and an empire struggling to survive amidst blood and fire.

In these records, Chen Yu and the technological changes he brought about played a crucial role.

Data clearly shows that it was based on the gene seed optimization path he pioneered that future Astartes were able to cope with increasingly brutal battlefields and become one of the key pillars supporting the Empire through one devastating crisis after another.

This testimony from across time and space lends irrefutable weight to Chen Yu's plan.

It proves that this path is not a blind adventure, but rather has been proven correct and necessary in a certain future.

Red's physique and abilities, which were ahead of their time, are the most direct proof.

This greatly boosted Dorn's confidence in Chen Yu's plan.

Perhaps clinging to the status quo is a greater risk; when faced with known future storms, refusing to evolve is tantamount to self-destruction.

But... could this be an elaborate trap in itself?

Could information from the future be altered or misleading? Did the brief cooperation with the Eldar taint the purity of the information?
Despite Chen Yu's impeccable logic and clear technical approach, Dorn's deep-seated wariness as a warrior and politician could never be completely quelled.

Horus's betrayal had already taught him that the most deadly threats often come from the camp he trusts most.

Two forces were locked in a fierce tug-of-war within his resolute heart.

On one hand, there is the desire for stronger offspring and a more stable future for the empire, as well as trust in Chen Yu's abilities and evidence from the future.

On the other hand, there is a natural aversion to breaking taboos, a deep concern about the potential for internal turmoil, and vigilance against any potential conspiracy.

He couldn't make a decision.

The weight of this decision transcended his daily duties as the Primarch and commander of the Imperial defenses.

It concerns bloodlines, beliefs, and the very foundation of the empire's future.

He needs guidance, guidance from a higher level, beyond the wisdom of mortals and even Primarchs.

(End of this chapter)