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In the last month of 820, the Eleventh Legion completed the cleanup of Planet II.

The Sixth Legion also finished its purge of Planet V, Leman Russ did not launch an offensive against Planet VI until later in the year; the war was not yet over.

As time passed and a new year arrived, Nimrod was just about to launch a new offensive when he received Astropathic Communication from the Old Man in Yellow.

821. M30, Hannibal, the Primarch of the Second Legion, returned to the Imperium.

The Old Man in Yellow's order was that after Hannibal finished the welcoming celebration in Terra, he would be in charge of teaching him.

After listening to Arsena Dunn's report, Nimrod thought to himself.

It makes sense that the Old Man in Yellow previously entrusted the Second Legion to me for command, and now I am instructing Hannibal.

Hannibal, is he more like the Silent Lamb, or Hannibal Barca, the commander of ancient Carthage?

Nimrod thought to himself, noticing the strange behavior of Suarez and Erlin.

[Perhaps both.]

As Nimrod pondered, the silver-haired Primarch's Attendants spoke again.

"My lord, the Lord of the Forge has arrived."

"Let him in."

A moment later, Rosicky Czech entered the Primarch's office.

"Father."

After the Lord of the Forge bowed, he began his briefing.

"Adams and I unearthed a relic from the Dark Mechanicum Era and obtained a large number of Data Crystal from it."

"To date, my colleagues and Tech Sergeant have completed the Analysis of 1,390 of them."

"The most crucial takeaway was mastering the technology of the Orb Weaver League in building, using, and maintaining Warp Gate."

Upon hearing this, Nimrod immediately became interested.

The Eleventh Legion continues to expand, its territory growing ever larger and scattered throughout the Galaxy.

Although the sixty-three conquered star systems, centered around Vostonia, are connected as one, there are also key nodes like Cepra Mundi and Mordian that are "isolated".

Furthermore, there are six star systems in Galaxy Necromunda Solar Segmentum, Tanith in the Segmentum Pacificus Galaxy.

Considering the upcoming expansion of Catachan in the Ultima Segmentum and the future expansion of Sulekh, the Eleventh Legion's territory is quite scattered.

Establishing a network of Warp Gate to connect scattered territories is of great significance.

Furthermore, the Orb Weaver League's Teleport technology, capable of navigating the Old Night ravaged by Warp Storm, will play a crucial role in future events such as the "Horus Heresy."

What are the similarities and differences between Warp Gate and Warp travel?

Rosicky took out the Data Crystal that shone with a dazzling blue light and placed it in the Holographic Projector in the office.

"The Teleport technology of the Orb Weaver League and the Warp travel technology used by the Imperium are both faster-than-light travel technologies, but they are completely different in principle and other aspects."

The "Archaeologist" said, operating the holographic projector to display a point of light.

"Humans who had not yet left Terra believed in ancient times that matter could not exceed the speed of light."

"But scientists soon discovered that faster-than-light matter has existed in the universe from the very beginning; they call it Tachyon."

"A fascinating characteristic of Tachyon is that they always travel backward in time. The Orb Weaver League's technology is based on the research and application of Tachyon."

Nimrod frowned slightly. According to his understanding, the use of Tachyon required a large amount of energy.

Mechanical tentacles extend from behind the "Archaeologist" and tap on the touchscreen.

The Tachyon in the holographic projection disappear, the image splits in two, and a set of contrasting data is displayed.

"After mastering how to use the Warp Gate, I dispatched ships of the same class from Necromunda to conduct a total of twenty-five comparative voyages to five other star systems."

"Each comparison voyage involves two ships departing simultaneously, traversing through Warp and via a Warp Gate, respectively."

"By the time of my departure, a total of nineteen voyages had been completed, Teleport faster Warp travel, averaging about a week faster."

Nimrod slightly. This sample size was enough to draw a preliminary conclusion: Teleport technology was faster Warp travel.

"Building Warp Gate requires a lot of resources, and each Teleport also consumes a lot of energy, which is why the Orb Weaver League builds them near stars."

"Teleport technology also has a drawback: the direction of travel is fixed, and it can only travel from one interstellar Warp Gate to another."

"During Warp travel, the destination can be changed temporarily, even though this is dangerous and unpredictable."

Nimrod was not surprised after listening to the "Archaeologist's" report.

Overall, Warp travel is more flexible, consumes fewer resources, and is more suitable for human interstellar travel and large-scale expansion.

Teleport technology does indeed have many drawbacks; otherwise, it would have long since replaced Warp travel as the primary mode of interstellar travel, and the Old Man in Yellow wouldn't have bothered with the "Webway Project."

But Teleport technology also has its unique features, enabling the establishment of an interstellar travel network exclusively for the Eleventh Legion, he said.

"Your research is highly effective and represents a significant discovery."

The "Archaeologist," who received feedback and whose research findings were recognized by the Primarch, suddenly felt as if stars were exploding within him, and his Spirituality became more vibrant.

Having had similar experiences, Rosicky knew he had become a true "Archaeologist."

"Star map."

After signaling to the Lord of the Forge, the Primarch's Attendants shut down the Holographic Projector and used his Control Staff to bring up the star map.

"Warp Gate consume a lot of energy and are not suitable for large-scale deployment, but they can be deployed at critical nodes."

"Vostonia, Mordian, Cepra Mundi, Triken, Vigilant Star, Necromunda, Tanith."

"First, construct Warp Gate in these seven star systems."

As Nimrod spoke, he pushed a Data Slate in front of Rosicky.

"The Arbites Lord discovered the construction template for Bastion-class Energy Shield on the Vigilant Star, and all the data has been backed up in the Data Slate."

"While constructing the Warp Gate, deploy Bastion-class Energy Shield in key cities across these worlds and assign Tech Sergeant to maintain them."

Bastion-class Energy Shield are powerful shields capable of protecting the entire Hive City, but they require someone skilled in Omnissiah techniques to maintain them.

"As you wish."

After receiving the order, the Lord of the Forge continued to report.

"Besides the Data Crystal, the Death Lord and I also discovered Atomic Disintegration Weapon and Archaeotech Pistol, and we have begun organizing research on them."

"To date, progress has been made in Archaeotech Pistol, and it is now possible to manufacture scorching, lethal rays that harness energy from the planetary radiation layer."

Nimrod had a preliminary understanding of this from Adams's previous report, but he was naturally not as clear about the progress of technological research Rosicky.

"Experimental prototypes will be manufactured, with selection made by mid-level commanders."

"What are the forces that want to obtain the Attack Moon willing to give up?"

In an instant, the "Savant" recalled the conditions put forward by all the forces, and he began to introduce them one by one.

"Fabricator-General of Mars is willing to build you a Gloriana-class Battleship and dispatch Titan from the Legio Ignis to fight alongside the Legion."

"That's it?" Nimrod Ludi asked, as Mars's offer was much less than he had expected.

"There are many factions within Mars, and they disagree on researching Xenos tactics."

"Some also believe that, according to the Treaty of Olympia, all technology should belong to the Adeptus Mechanicus, and you should hand over the Attack Moon to them."

Nimrod smirked. These Tech-priest really are having wildly unrealistic ideas.

He was aware of the conflicts between different factions on Mars, and that a civil war might even break out during the Horus Heresy.

The Gloriana-class is a bit lacking, but the Abyss-class is something he could consider.

"The Forge World Mezaan, wishes to forge an alliance with you and provide supplies to the Legion."

"Graia of the Forge World wishes to forge an alliance with you, providing supplies to the Legion and dispatching the 'Morning Star Titan Legion' to fight alongside you."

"..."

Of all the offers from the various Forge World, Nimrod was most interested in Graia's offer.

Known as the Graia of Crown of Miracles, the main forging network of "Crown of Graia" is capable of independent flight.

The massive nuclear fusion engines on the "Crown of Graia" could free it from the planet's gravity and head to the nearest Mandeville Point, where it could traverse the Warp.

This is of strategic significance in those wars where supplies are scarce and ongoing, as it allows legions to receive continuous supplies.

Furthermore, the Eleventh Legion can gain an ally and a supply base in the Segmentum Tempestus in the Southern Galaxy.

Although Nimrod was satisfied with Graia's offer, he did not make a decision immediately and continued to ask questions.

"Where Magos Explorator?"

The "Savant" searched his memories again to confirm before speaking.

"After Mars signed the Treaty of Olympia with the Emperor, it received the support of Navigator and Astropath from the Imperium, and only then did it begin to organize a large-scale Explorator Fleets."

"The Sage in charge of commanding the Mechanicus Ark have pledged to share future discoveries with the Legion, but so far, no major discoveries have been made."

Nimrod nodded slightly and asked.

"And the Great Sage Rian Ramirez? Has he discovered Standard Template Construct?"

"No," the Lord of the Forge replied.

In other words, the Great Sage had not yet discovered the STC of the Ramillies-class Star Fortress, so Nimrod made his decision.

"Graia's terms are most satisfactory to me, but I have one more request."

"I want to share their research findings, and to that end, I will send five Tech Sergeant to conduct the research with them."

Upon hearing this, Rosicky immediately understood that the Primarch intended to use the same method as before with the Flao battlecruiser—cooperative research and development.

"I will convey your request to the director of Graia Fabricator-General."

Nimrod confirmed through questioning and observing the aura that Rosicky had absorbed the "Archaeologist" potion.

He sent the Lord of the Forge back to the "Nation of Disorder" to use the Cyber Eye of the Lord of Iron, which he had found in Necromunda, to concoct the "Appraiser" potion.

Subsequently, Rosicky Czech was promoted to Sequence 7.

The following day, Nimrod received news that the Space Ape had completed the modification of the frigate.