**"That's impossible! For the Adeptus Mechanicus, simply figuring out how this weapon was made and then reproducing it would be an extremely difficult task.
The cost alone would be astronomical. We don't know what materials this gun is made from, and we don't know its exact manufacturing process. All we have is a finished product, and reproducing it would be incredibly difficult.
You've only provided us with one weapon, yet you expect to receive half the profits from it in the future. That's simply impossible."** A Tech-Priest of the Adeptus Mechanicus shook his head.
Although the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars had submitted to the Emperor, all its members still worshipped the Omnissiah.
Their internal structure had also been preserved remarkably well. They had their own Skitarii and their own Forge Worlds. The Emperor had even promised the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars that all Forge Worlds would be managed by them.
If the Imperium wanted weapons, it had to place orders with the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars and buy them. There was no such thing as getting them for free.
At most, they would provide some technical support, and even that came at a price.
"I haven't finished showing you my things yet! And the Scouter we just looked at is something the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars will have to manufacture too, right?" Leman Russ said.
There was also the Combat Suit, the Medical Tank, and, most importantly, the FTL Engine. He hadn't shown them yet!
**"Great Primarch, we have the utmost respect for you, but please don't ask for the moon.
"Once we successfully reproduce this weapon, the most we can offer is an 80 percent discount when your Legion buys weapons from us in the future."** A Tech-Priest of the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars said.
**"Are you joking? I give you this thing, and then I have to buy it from you?
"Why shouldn't I just build my own factory and produce it myself? Do you know what intellectual property rights are?"** Leman Russ said.
Axis had taught him to say that. The logic was simple: I teach you how to make a weapon, and then I have to buy it from you?
"Every part of the Imperium's industry depends on the Adeptus Mechanicus. From something as small as a screw to something as large as a Battle Barge, Energy Shields, Void Shields, Warp Engines, Geller Fields, and Power Armor—all of these are the technology of the Adeptus Mechanicus." An Archmagos standing beside the Emperor spoke. Ninety percent of his body had been replaced with mechanical parts.
**"This Energy Gun is certainly valuable, and Leman Russ deserves a reward for offering it to the Imperium.
"Here's what we'll do. The Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars will decipher this energy weapon. Once it can be mass-produced,
"they will build an arms factory on the homeworld of the Space Wolves. All Space Wolves will be able to use this weapon for free.
"The Adeptus Mechanicus will also make a custom version of Terminator Armor for my son, Leman Russ."** The Emperor waved a hand and made the final decision.
The Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars was indeed a major problem, but the Great Crusade had only just begun. He needed to obtain the Mechanicum's technical knowledge.
So he had made compromises in certain areas. For example, the Imperial Truth he had established denied the existence of gods.
But the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars could worship the Omnissiah, and in their eyes, he himself could even be the embodiment or representative of the Omnissiah.
The Emperor planned to deal with the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars after the Imperium had completed the Great Crusade.
The Great Crusade was only the first step in his plan to save humanity. Next, he would return to Holy Terra and excavate a system that could connect to the ancient Eldar Webway.
That would free humanity from Warp travel and restore its technology to the heights it had reached before the Cybernetic Revolt—or even surpass them.
Axis nudged Leman Russ and gave him a look. At this stage, even the Emperor had to make some compromises with the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars, let alone him!
Getting even a small piece of the pie from them was already pretty good!
For now, even the Emperor had to rely on the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars. Getting them to build an arms factory on Fenris this time was already a very good result.
Besides, I haven't handed over all my Energy Guns. King Vegeta's personal Briefcase should contain even better weapons. In the Broly movie, that guy planned to snipe Frieza with a sniper rifle.
He failed, but at least it proved that the thing could kill someone with a power level of over a hundred thousand. A firearm good enough for Saiyans wouldn't be bad.
There was no way I'd let the Adeptus Mechanicus of Mars get their hands on that Briefcase.
"Russ, what else have you got? Bring it all out at once!" The Emperor looked at Leman Russ and spoke.
The Scouter was just a little gadget, a piece of reconnaissance equipment. It couldn't detect Warp energy unless it surged, so it wasn't very useful. The Energy Gun, however, had given the Emperor a pleasant surprise.
**"Next, I'll show you what I'm wearing. This is a Combat Suit. It's incredibly light and soft, and wearing it feels like having a layer of paper draped over you.
"But its defensive capabilities are astonishing. It also regulates body temperature, keeping you warm in any extreme conditions. It can even protect you from some forms of cosmic radiation."** Leman Russ took off his coat, revealing the Saiyan Armor underneath.
This protective garment, made of a special material, immediately caught the interest of the Emperor and the Adeptus Mechanicus personnel present. The Emperor even stepped forward and tugged at the soft fabric.
It felt like cotton cloth to the touch, yet it was extraordinarily tough. The chest armor and shoulder guards were made from a special material he had never seen before.
"Then let's test how well this suit protects its wearer." The Emperor signaled to the Adeptus Custodes beside him.
Several Custodians immediately understood. They went to one of their chosen comrades and helped him take off his Aquila Pattern Terminator Armor.
A few minutes later, a Custodian wearing only his lower-body garments came before Axis.
Leman Russ nodded at Axis, who understood at once. He took out a Combat Suit and handed it to the Custodian before him.
The Custodian easily put on the protective garment, which had been made for a human of ordinary build. He moved around and tried a few extreme stretches.
"How does it feel?" the Emperor asked.
"Great Emperor, it feels very comfortable. It looks small, but once it's on, I can barely feel it, and it's extremely lightweight," the Custodian replied.
"Good. Test the protective capabilities of this suit." The Emperor nodded.
After seeing the Energy Gun in action, he had become somewhat interested in this protective garment. He wondered how well it could withstand an attack.
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