Warhammer 40 A New Hope

"...Can you believe that I can eat these things while eating..."

At this time, Zhang Yi walked into a room where several members of the Mechanicus were busy.

Mann lay on a metal operating table in the center of the room.

“The hormone ratio in the brain is still out of balance.”

"Retesting for neural erosion... Severe."

"Interfacing with his visual system again, test number 78 - begin."

As the machine started up, the scene that Mann saw when he was demented appeared on the machine's screen - a highway stretching across the desert under the scorching sun.

According to known information, before undergoing a lot of transformations, Mann was actually very thin, and his family was not very well off. He hoped to have the power to change himself, his family and his situation, so he often ran along the road in front of him to exercise.

But now, he almost destroyed his own team because of the power he pursued.

"The scenes that cyberpsychosis patients see may be related to their deepest and most important memories. It also affects the normal imaging of the prosthetic eye and secretes excessive hormones that affect the brain's judgment."

"Inject experimental agent number three."

As the green medicine was pushed in, the values ​​of various indicators on the screen began to change and eventually stabilized.

"It takes longer to stabilize, and some drug resistance has already emerged."

"The XX and XX values ​​are trending higher. The medication needs to be further adjusted."

"Put it aside for now. We don't need to perfect this medicine. It just needs to be sufficient."

Then, the surrounding machinery was shut down and the experiment ended.

A group of members of the Mechanicus left the room one after another. The research and experiments on Mann were nearing their end.

"I will leave the data to you, but you need to do the transformation and restoration yourself." Father Kadoc finally left the room and said to Zhang Yi. "I will put the used prosthesis and parts into your account."

As Kadoc finished speaking and left the room, Zhang Yi looked at Mann, who had been completely dismantled - like a maggot.

There are many such people in 2077, who have undergone extensive self-modification, and when they remove those prosthetics, there is almost nothing left on their bodies...

"It looks like we'll have to spend a long time together..."

"Big Brother Mann."

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The troops that landed on the ground first, and the subsequent support troops, cleared out the mechanical enemies that had awakened first on Planet C02 and successfully established a safe camp.

However, according to the analysis of the Mechanicus, the mechanical race on the entire planet is slowly awakening, and a signal is spreading throughout the galaxy.

But it was obvious that there was something wrong with this signal. The mechanical race was very slow to awaken, and even if they were awakened, they looked half asleep and wandered around aimlessly.

According to the information they already knew and the information provided by Zhang Yi, there should be a main control brain on Planet C02 that is used to control the entire galaxy's mechanical family. The arrival of the expedition fleet awakened the main control brain that was originally in a dormant state.

However, there was obviously something wrong with this main control brain, which prevented it from quickly awakening and integrating the mechanical race of the entire galaxy. This was also the reason why the landing force of the expeditionary fleet did not suffer a fierce attack.

But judging by the current awakening speed and gathering status of the mechanical race, this state will not last too long. The mechanical race will awaken on a large scale, and various advanced mechanical races will slowly appear. Their attacks will become more and more fierce, coordinated, and threatening.

On the other hand, because this impact covers the entire galaxy, that is to say...

The mechanical race on the planet where [Star Knight] is located will also be affected.

180. The Rebellion of the Mechanical Race (I)

Planet C01

The gathering place that originally had only a hundred people is now quite popular. It is not only populated by pure humans, but also many sub-humans.

Caravans from nearby cities would come here from time to time to trade. A new factory was being built, and many slave workers were constructing walls around it. A large number of cold-resistant crops were planted outside, and the free-range snow yak cattle were now returned to the pens under the command of the herders.

"We are short on manpower and defense. Now is not a good time to look for [Axis Security]." (Technical Sergeant - Idel)

"The Mechanical Priest and the subhuman mechanic are trying to create simple robots to replace humans in simple labor." (Lorak)

"Are you sure it's safe? Although there is no subspace in this world, there are precedents of machine rebellion..." (Idel)

"If you don't give them higher authority and intelligence, there shouldn't be much of a problem, that's what the little fox said" (Lorak)

"We have discovered a small metal mine nearby and are organizing mining. We are also starting experimental production and deployment of the old-fashioned power armor that mortals can use..." (Idel)

"What about the personnel?" (Lorak)

"We'll prioritize the small group of mortal troops we brought with us, then consider the local native human inhabitants, and then the genetically modified demihumans. If there are one or two mortal troops wearing power armor, then under normal circumstances, the defense of the settlement should be no problem." (Idel)

"Father 321 would never allow the use and popularization of power armor so quickly." (Lorak)

"Yeah..." (Idel)

Now, the status of the whole residence is in an upward stage, there are a lot of things to do, to be honest, it is not a good time to go out.

However, as the commander of the chapter, Thad hopes to get in touch with the so-called [Axis Security] as soon as possible, obtain a spacecraft to reach and repair the space station in orbit, so as to expand the influence of [Astral Knights] and allow more people to join.

The approximate location of the [Axis Security] base has been found out. It is not close to the residence of the [Star Knights]. Even if a vehicle is used and the existing roads on the planet are taken, it will take a long time.

But on the other hand, if the various technologies, weapons and defense forces of [Axis Security] are really as powerful as they know, then this operation is indeed necessary.

This brings us to another question - who should be allowed to go?

. . . . . .

The [Rhino Troop Carrier] with the [Star Knight] logo was parked at one of the exits of the settlement. Hu Linlin, the settlement's mechanic, was welding an additional twin laser turret to the top of the troop carrier, while Father 321 was shouting loudly beside him.

"This will displease this precious vehicle soul!" Father 321 said. "You must stop your blasphemous behavior, this..."

At this time, Hu Linlin, who was lying on the laser turret and had completed the welding work, connected the power supply. The twin laser cannon was operating normally, and the engine sound of the troop carrier was also very healthy.

"It doesn't sound angry, but rather happy?"

"...Don't stop me. I'm going to blow up those two useless lumps of fat today!"

Idel, a technical sergeant, stopped Father 321, who had gone berserk for who knows how many times because of communicating with Hu Linlin, while Hu Linlin made faces at the berserk priest.

Father Sant'Yi has certain knowledge and insights in many aspects, although they are not very profound, and Hu Linlin has quite good abilities in mechanics - both of them are needed in the current place of residence.

And for some reason, Father 321 didn't like Hu Linlin very much, which meant that Idel had to act as a peacemaker between the two most of the time...

"Will the additional weapons welding put excessive pressure on the troop carrier's generator?" Idel asked.

"I strengthened the power generation equipment of this troop carrier and installed additional batteries." Hu Linlin explained. "As long as it is not a long-term high-pressure battle, it can fully withstand..."

"However, the machine soul of this machine cannot accept the installation of solar panels, otherwise the endurance will be improved."

"Thank you for your help, Goddess Hu Linlin..."

"Don't call me a priest. I'm not planning to become a monk yet." Hu Linlin said. "If you really want to thank me, ask 321 to install a few extra robotic arms for me. I've been craving it for a long time!"

"...I will tell the priest."

After a final check of the transport, filling it with fuel and blessing it, the Rhino transport set off with three Space Marines on board.

The operation was carried out by Technical Sergeant Idel, accompanied by two new recruits, Yim and Muro.

They would first go to [White Snow City] for further supplies, then according to the map, reach several friendly tribes or settlements, and finally cross a grassland to reach their destination.

The whole operation will take about a week, and they should be able to see the location of [Axis Security] after a week.

If all goes well...

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The troop transport has completed its resupply in [White Snow City] and is heading towards the next friendly tribe.

"If nothing goes wrong, we will reach our destination before dark, and we can rest there until dawn before setting off again." said Technical Sergeant Idel, who was driving the Rhino troop carrier. "The vehicle has enough fuel and is in good condition. There are no enemy reactions nearby."

The troop carrier was now traveling on one of the few smooth roads on the planet, stirring up dust along the way.

The huge hammering beast raised its head and looked at the [Rhino Armed Forces Carrier] passing by not far away, and then continued to gnaw on the trees in front of it.

Groups of wargs are preying on herds of snow yew cattle. If the Space Wolves see these large wolf-like creatures, they will definitely love them.

At this time, the sun was setting, and the [Astral Knights] were about to reach the location of a friendly tribe where they could rest.

but...

The [Rhino Armed Forces Carrier] suddenly stopped at this moment, and the twin laser turrets on the roof were activated and began to scan the surroundings.

"Something is wrong. I don't see any fire, nor do I detect any life response." The technical sergeant driving the vehicle said. "Get out of the vehicle and follow the vehicle slowly."

Under Idel's command, the two recruits loaded their weapons, got off the troop carrier, and moved slowly forward in the dim light.

After walking for more than ten minutes, they arrived at the location of the friendly tribe that was originally their target, but as Idel detected, there was no one here.

"The tent was knocked over and there were signs of fire." (Yim)

"There's dried blood there, it's been there for a while." (Muro)

"The whole tree was knocked over. It was some kind of large animal or... a mechanical creature." (Idel)

The three Space Marines searched the entire tribe, but found no one.

"I found some mechanical fragments that belonged to the mechanical tribe. It seems that before we came here, some mechanical tribes attacked here." Yim said. "The people of this tribe resisted, but it was obvious that they were no match for those mechanical monsters."

"No survivors were found. Food, medicine, and clothing were left in the tent. It must have been an attack by the Mechanoids." Muro supported Yim's statement. "It's been at least three days."

"We'll stay here overnight as planned," said the mechanic sergeant driving the troop carrier. "Light a fire, have a simple meal, and the three of us will take turns keeping watch."

At Idel's command, a bonfire was lit, and then the three Space Marines began to take turns to rest and keep watch after eating some compressed food - which was said to be better than the compressed food they had.

The burning bonfire illuminated the night, and the high flames also drove away various wild beasts that might come over to a certain extent.

Although considering the two or three meter height of Space Marines, ordinary beasts are unlikely to attack them...

As an observer, Muro completed the first phase of the vigil, followed by Yim.

"..." Yim, holding a grenade launcher, got off the troop carrier and looked around the dark surroundings. "It's so quiet..."

"Focus, brother. You never know what might pop out of the darkness." Muro said. "Stay alert."

Muro, who was on guard duty on the previous shift, walked into the troop carrier and began to rest, while Yim sat down in front of the campfire.

Bang--!

A large piece of wood was thrown into the campfire, and the flames flickered.

At this moment, the wind suddenly blew, and the surrounding leaves rustled, which made Yim stand up alertly.

As a space marine with superhuman perception, he seemed to have heard some unusual sounds in the wind just now.

Snap--!

The safety of the grenade launcher in his hand was released and the thermal imaging device in the helmet was turned on.

Whoosh—Puff!

A spear suddenly flew over, carrying something directly into the burning bonfire. The burning flames were extinguished instantly, and the surroundings were instantly shrouded in darkness.

Then, a figure jumped out after darkness enveloped the surroundings and pounced directly on the Space Marines on guard.

thump--!

Not surprisingly, the Space Marine, who possessed superhuman perception and physical fitness, grabbed the attacker directly in mid-air and pressed him to the ground, making a sound of flesh and blood contacting the ground.

At this moment, another Space Marine stepped out of the Rhino, and the lighting on the vehicle lit up.

"There is an attacker and he has been subdued." Under the lighting of the Rhino Armed Forces Carrier, Yim looked at the primitive-looking humanoid creature who was pinned to the ground by him, still struggling and glaring at them, and reported to his brother.

"It's a human being."

181. The Rebellion of the Mechanical Race (Part )

Pressed to the ground by the heavy power armor, the man in primitive attire was still struggling.

"Damn it, mech!"

"...what should we do with him?" Yim, who had controlled the man, said. "Kill him?"

"Maybe we can get more information from him?" Muro said.

"Are you sure he will cooperate?"

"...Take off your helmet and try?"

After the two Space Marines looked at each other, Murro took off his helmet in front of the man.

The human face full of determination made the man who was struggling with his eyes wide open stop.