Rather than pacifying the complex emotional fluctuations of the organic members of Maine's crew, Osiris' attention was always clearly and unmistakably fixed on the core gain of this experiment—the data successfully recovered from the Warhammer Universe.
Mechanical tentacles silently extended like living things, precisely retrieving the encrypted storage unit delivered by Sekhmet from the servo-skull that had just completed its trans-dimensional journey.
The red light in the loyal messenger's eye sockets gradually dimmed, entering a low-power standby mode, and it hovered quietly nearby, like a metallic work of art awaiting its next summons.
"Come on, Buddy, let's see what good news Sekhmet has brought us."
Osiris' synthesized voice echoed in the silent workshop, more a habitual externalization of his thoughts than an actual conversation.
The moment the storage unit connected to the main console port, complex decryption protocols were activated, and data streams on the interface scrolled rapidly like unchained links.
His logic core operated at full speed, precisely analyzing the information flow from another world, carrying Sekhmet's will.
The report adopted a standard Adeptus Mechanicus data format, well-organized and detailed, continuing her usual rigorous style.
"Reception process conforms to predetermined parameters, placement area did not trigger system disturbance... Very good."
Osiris murmured to himself as he browsed the data, his crimson optical lens flickering steadily, seemingly cross-referencing each step with the expected outcome.
The report indicated that the reception and placement procedures for Maine's crew after their arrival fully followed preset instructions, and the basic defense and life support systems of the camp operated smoothly, without unexpected fluctuations caused by these otherworldly visitors.
As the report delved deeper, Sekhmet used precise data and objective descriptions to outline the robust defensive perimeter of the Death World camp.
Regarding the defensive forces, she provided more detailed data and deployment specifics, centered on Osiris' absolutely loyal elite—three thousand mechanicus Protectors.
"Three thousand protectors... deployed according to the predetermined matrix."
Osiris' mechanical fingers unconsciously tapped the edge of the control panel, making a rhythmic clicking sound, as if performing some kind of deduction.
"These lads cost a lot of effort... It seems Sekhmet has trained them well."
He commented to the air, or rather, to the servo-skull he habitually called "Buddy," even though it offered no response.
The report confirmed that this legion had completed its strategic deployment around the ruins, constructing a multi-layered, three-dimensional defense system.
These Skitarii Corps soldiers were far from ordinary Skitarii Corps; they were elites forged by Osiris, who poured immense resources into them, combining the knowledge of Tech-Priests with the top-tier craftsmanship of the Warhammer Universe.
Their modifications surpassed standard templates; physiological functions were pushed to the limit of what mortals could endure, and neural response speeds were specially tuned to ensure absolute execution in extreme battlefield environments.
Their loyalty stemmed not only from doctrinal indoctrination but was also deeply embedded in specific protocols within their nervous systems, directly linked to Osiris' will, ensuring unconditional obedience.
"Loyalty protocols operating stably... neural coupling efficiency maintained above threshold."
Osiris nodded slightly, satisfied with this result.
He recalled the countless simulation cycles he went through when designing these enhancement protocols; now, it seemed all the investment was worthwhile.
In terms of equipment, they were outfitted with weapons and armor crafted by combining Osiris' personal technical insights with Warhammer's top-tier manufacturing standards.
The core output and structural strength of their power armor far exceeded standard models, with built-in auxiliary systems tightly coupled to the soldiers' enhanced nerves.
The lethality, range, and reliability of their primary weapons were optimized to the extreme, sufficient to handle all known heavy threats.
According to Sekhmet's assessment, under standard engagement conditions, a single protector soldier of this caliber could match, and in certain specific tactical scenarios even surpass, an ordinary warrior of the astartes Chapter.
"Individual combat effectiveness comparable to astartes... although it's a basic model, at least the ceramite and adamantium weren't wasted."
A barely perceptible ripple, akin to a sense of accomplishment, passed through Osiris' synthesized voice.
This force was both a symbol of his power and the foundation for his various plans in the perilous Warhammer Universe.
Sekhmet emphasized in the report that this three-thousand-strong Skitarii Corps legion was Osiris' bedrock in the Warhammer Universe, the absolute foundation for executing his will, and his most core and indispensable military asset.
She specifically noted that the patrolling units and sentries seen by Maine's crew within the camp's limited activity range were merely the tip of this vast power.
This was a result of her deliberate restriction of visitors' activities to non-core areas, for reasons of security, confidentiality, and ease of management.
The true defensive strongholds and main forces were deployed in more distant key terrain and deep defensive positions at the entrance to the ruins, forming an iron bulwark whose full scope outsiders could not perceive.
"A cautious arrangement."
Osiris commented.
"Let the guests see what they need to see. One must always keep some trump cards."
He closed Sekhmet's report interface, and the workshop once again fell into the quiet hum of equipment, but the computations in his mind grew ever more intense.
Having digested all the information transmitted by Sekhmet, Osiris' core intelligence began a comprehensive and in-depth assessment of the situation and integration of future plans.
His tall body turned to the main console, his gaze sweeping over the stable operating parameters of the dimensional teleporter.
"Buddy, it seems our 'key' is beginning to take shape."
He spoke as if sharing progress with the servo-skull.
In terms of dimensional teleportation technology, the successful round trip of Maine's crew marked the initial overcoming of the most critical technical obstacles.
Empirical data showed that, although the teleportation process still caused significant physiological and neural stress to organic bodies and precise implants—evident from Maine's crew members' reactions upon arrival—the stability of the channel and the controllability of its activation and deactivation had been fundamentally verified.
"Energy consumption is still too high... and the side effects on living organisms also need optimization."
He pulled up the energy flow curve of the teleportation process, analyzing it to himself.
The next research priorities in his mind became clear and specific: the primary task was to optimize the massive energy consumption structure and improve utilization efficiency; the core goal was to mitigate or even eliminate the functional disruptions and side effects caused by the teleportation process to living organisms and precise equipment; simultaneously, efforts must be made to enhance the stability of the channel during its activation period and gradually extend its sustainable duration.
All these technical improvements pointed to a clear long-term goal—to lay a solid technical foundation for potential large-scale material or organized military force trans-dimensional deployment in the future.
At this moment, the continuous low hum of the dimensional teleporter in the workshop had become a constant background noise, but Osiris' perception system never relaxed; the slightest fluctuations and discrepancies in operating parameters were precisely recorded, categorized, and incorporated into analytical models for deep analysis.