A sudden flash of inspiration struck Li Qinwu's scheming mind.
"Say, could I sell this technology to multiple buyers? Sell it to Mars once, then sell it to other Forge Worlds again.
That way, I could profit twice from one deal. Sweet!"
The Iron Furnace Archmagos let out a mocking laugh.
"You think everyone is an idiot? The Adeptus Mechanicus has plenty of ways to prevent someone from selling the same goods twice.
First, they will inspect your warship's black box and examine your fleet's travel records.
If your route passed Industrial Worlds that might have purchased the technology, they will send people there to investigate.
Second, you will need all kinds of guarantees, such as Agricultural Planet 496b and your Inquisition Grand Mentor.
If anything goes wrong afterward, the Adeptus Mechanicus punitive fleet is no joke!"
Li Qinwu found it somewhat regrettable and gave up on the idea of profiting twice from one deal. He brought up something else.
"Do you remember our agreement? Every time I take another step toward the ultimate goal of building a Titan, you help me do one thing.
Now, your adorable junior has been threatened into helping Agricultural Planet 496b build a Nuclear Industrial Chain. It is time for you to shine!"
The Iron Furnace Archmagos nodded noncommittally.
"What do you want me to do?"
Li Qinwu said,
"Plasma Weapons. I need Plasma Weapons—ones for infantry, Fleet Iron Guard units, tank and armored vehicle main and secondary guns, Armiger Knights, and Knight Errant main and secondary guns. I want them all!"
The Iron Furnace Archmagos chuckled.
"Looks like the junior replacing me is quite petty. Plasma Weapons are an auxiliary technology of the Nuclear Industrial Chain. Did he not give them to you?"
Li Qinwu shrugged.
"We went there to threaten him. I