Li Qinwu took the test tube and looked at the solution inside. It was a beautiful emerald-green liquid.
"Could this be tens of millions of viruses? Or bacteria? Specifically designed to target the Tyranids?"
Father Anthony nodded.
"That's right. I developed this special virus based on the Tyranids' physiology.
The virus could spread through the air. It could be released directly into a planet's atmosphere, and once inhaled by individual Tyranids, it would cause acute allergic reactions and kill them."
Li Qinwu looked at Father Anthony, waiting for him to continue.
Based on his understanding of the Tyranids, when it came to Microscopic Warfare, the Tyranids were the experts!
If some random biological weapon could wipe out the Tyranids, they never would have become a scourge in Warhammer 40,000.
Sure enough, Father Anthony went on to explain the drawback of this viral weapon.
"You've probably already guessed it. This virus can't work forever. We can't release it and expect it to wipe out all the Tyranids.
If the virus is a spear, then the Tyranids' immune system is a shield.
We've used a new spearhead to pierce the Tyranids' shield. Next, they'll strengthen that shield. It's much like the theory of armor versus ammunition in tank warfare.
I've named the virus in my hand Generation One.
If nothing goes wrong during deployment, I estimate it can kill 1.3 billion Tyranids!
After that, the Tyranids' immune systems will update, and this virus will become completely ineffective against them.
But that's fine. As their shield grows thicker, our spearheads will become sharper.
I'll keep researching and producing new viruses—Generation Two, Generation Three, Generation Ten—attacking the Tyranids' respiratory, digestive, cardiopulmonary, excretory, and reproductive systems, and even directly attacking their immune systems.
In short, we attack, they defend, and we have the first-mover advantage.