The command center fell silent, with only the low hum of the Thinker array cooling the air.
Warnings from the future, the potential evolution of the gene seed, prophecies from the Eldar and assassinations by the Dark Eldar... a wealth of information beyond conventional understanding converges here, requiring the wisdom and decisiveness of a Primarch to unravel it.
Dorn's gaze swept over the three again, finally settling on Osiris. "Magos Osiris, what is your assessment of this?"
"The logical chain is complete, and the evidence supports the initial establishment." Osiris' synthesized voice was completely calm. "The physiological data and future information provided by Brother Reid have extremely high research value and strategic early warning significance."
The prophecy of Elendil and the motivations behind the actions of the Dark Eldar can corroborate each other.
It is recommended to adopt a cautious approach and limited cooperation strategy, prioritizing the acquisition of intelligence on future threats and verifying the feasibility of genetic seed optimization pathways.
Dorn slowly walked to the star map, gazing at the countless points of light representing the empire's territory, as well as the Reid areas that symbolized threats.
War of the Beasts? The Black Crusade? What if we could know the disasters behind these names beforehand...?
He finally turned around and made a decision.
"Brother Reid, Sister Catherine, you will be temporarily assigned to the Royal Palace Guard and subject to their supervision and questioning. All information you bring will be processed and analyzed with the highest priority." His gaze was as firm as a rock.
"As for you, Eldar of Eldar, while Magos Osiris is in Terra, you may move within a designated area, monitored by the Mechanicus Guard. Any transgression will be considered hostile."
He did not fully trust it, but he also did not reject the warning and possibility from the future and from a different race.
He chose the approach that best served the interests of the empire: control, research, and utilization.
"Osiris," Dorn concluded, "I need a more detailed feasibility report on gene seed optimization. Also, make sure your 'critical exploration' doesn't backfire."
The meeting has ended.
The order was given, and the three were taken away separately.
Osiris knew that Dorn needed time to digest this information and coordinate the complex forces within Terra.
He also gained yet another strong, though unspoken, support to continue his research, particularly on the deep mysteries of Emperor's legacy and the genetic seed.
Deep within the palace, in Osiris' makeshift laboratory.
The atmosphere here is completely different from Rogal Dorn's command center, which is filled with tactical star maps.
The air was filled with a mixture of ozone, sterilizing agents, and faint biopheromones.
Sophisticated analytical instruments lined the walls, emitting a low hum, with servo skulls suspended among them and data probes swaying slightly like tentacles.
On the central analysis platform, Brother Reid's tall body lay flat, most of the plates of his power armor had been removed, revealing the tightly connected bio-interfaces and reinforced artificial tendons underneath.
Osiris' massive mechanical body stood beside the platform, with dozens of slender mechanical tentacles extending from his back, operating various sensors and samplers with micron-level precision, connecting to the physiological interfaces exposed by Reid.
The crimson optical lens focused steadily, and the data stream cascaded down its edges like a waterfall.
A comprehensive physiological examination of Reid was an unprecedented opportunity.
This is not about studying a powerful, unfamiliar individual, but about examining a technological answer sheet from the future, written and continuously improved by the individual himself.
As the testing progressed, detailed data reports were continuously generated, compared, and archived within Osiris' core processor.
The physiological parameters in Reid's body that far exceeded those of contemporary Astartes did not simply mean stronger muscles or harder bones.
Its brilliance lies in the synergistic optimization and deep integration of the entire biological system.
"Gene seed expression profile comparison... 99.87% match. Key mutation nodes... confirmed to be consistent with the preset optimization path." Osiris' synthesized voice whispered in the silent laboratory, as if confirming a series of foreshadowing events that had been laid long ago.
He saw the perfect integration of Sus-an Membrane and other organs. The neural connection pattern was not a simple repair, but a new, more efficient connection map derived from the compensatory mechanisms discovered during the treatment of the Expeditionary Force soldiers.
This is the next step he is currently conceiving, but has not yet fully validated.
He detected microscopic energy conduction networks embedded in bone and muscle fibers, which is clearly a further development of the application of genesis particles in biomaterials, enabling more efficient distribution of bioelectricity and nutrients and enhancing sustained combat capabilities.
This is based on the same fundamental principle as his ongoing Genesis Particle Ecosystem Experiment.
What interests him most is Reid's "controllable psionic potential".
In-depth scans revealed that this did not originate from direct contamination or uncontrollable mutations in the warp, but rather through a sophisticated series of genetic markers and neuroendocrine regulation.
In specific regions of Reid's cerebral cortex and the core sequence of his gene seed, Osiris identified his own unique biological coding technology derived from Ms. Astartes' original blueprint.
These codes, like sophisticated biological circuits, construct an endogenous and stable psionic generation and regulation system, ensuring that its energy output is always maintained within a safe threshold and perfectly synchronized with the psionic deflection field generator of the power armor.
"The mechanism for enhancing psionic resistance... is confirmed to be based on the 'neural insulating sheath' theoretical model. The psionic channeling pathway... aligns with Ms. Astartes' initial conception of 'stage three' potential channeling."
Each discovery is like reading a technical log that he himself will write in the future.
Reid's body is the most direct and perfect physical representation of this log.
Every technology within it carries his distinctive technical style: a profound understanding of the Emperor's original design, the inheritance and development of Madam Astartes' blueprint, the exploration of the boundaries between biological and mechanical integration, and the ultimate pursuit of system stability and controllability.
This is not just future technology; this is Osiris' technology.
It is the result of his gradual accumulation, verification, optimization, and systematization over many years.
A sense of almost pure logical satisfaction flows through the core of his processing.
This is not an emotion, but a confirmation of the highest level—that the research path he has chosen, the legacy of the Emperor that he is protecting, and his goal of strengthening humanity through knowledge will be proven correct and feasible in the foreseeable future.
Reid lay quietly on the analysis platform, remaining conscious and cooperative despite being under testing.
He could feel the sophisticated probes scanning and sampling inside his body, and he could also sense an extraordinary "focus" from Osiris' steady, waveless optical lens.
"Magos," Reid asked calmly through the built-in communicator, "does my physiology meet your…expectations?"
Osiris' mechanical tentacles paused briefly before resuming their work.
"Your very existence is a detailed feasibility report and a roadmap for future technologies." His synthesized voice remained steady, but the amount of information it contained was immense: "It validates several technological paths that are currently in the theoretical or preliminary experimental stages."
In particular, the controllable synergy between gene seeds and psionic potential provides a clear direction for resolving the current problem of the Imperial Fist's rapid conscription, and even for the future development of all Astartes orders.
He pulled up a set of comparative data, displaying Reid's gene seed activity map alongside the current standard template and several experimental templates he was trying to optimize.
Reid's map exhibits a remarkable degree of coordination and stability, with energy resonance and signal transmission efficiency between various organ modules far exceeding existing standards.
"Optimization is not a simple enhancement, but a systemic rebalancing," Osiris summarized, as if speaking to Reid, or as if recording in his own research log. "Your body proves that, within the framework of the Emperor's design, through precise intervention, the potential of the Astartes has not been fully explored."
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The test lasted for several hours.
The mechanical tentacles retracted smoothly from the bio-interface connected to Brother Reid, emitting a faint hydraulic sound.
The data stream slows down from each sensor terminal and eventually converges into the main Thinker array for final archiving and verification.
"Test complete." Osiris' synthesized voice rang out in the air filled with ozone and faint biological pheromones, steady and normal. "Your physiological state is stable, all optimization modules are running well, and no functional decline or abnormal fluctuations have been observed."
The 'future' you represent is technologically robust and efficient.
Reid sat up from the analysis platform and began reassembling the removed power armor components, the ceramic plates clicking steadily in his hands.
"It is my honor to provide reference for your current research, Your Excellency. The Black Templars, and all future Astartes, have benefited from your grace." He sincerely expressed his gratitude to Osiris. Every Astartes held considerable respect for this legendary Magos from history.
Osiris did not respond to this gratitude. His focus had quickly shifted to the next phase.
The greatest value of Reid's existence lies not in being a powerful individual, but in being a living, future-oriented database and a successful technology verification platform.
Directly replicating future technologies is dangerous and irresponsible; the continuity of spacetime itself may contain unknown rejection reactions.
What he needs is to analyze the underlying logic of its success and transform it into a solution that is in line with current realities, understandable, and implementable in stages.
His mechanical body turned toward the main control panel, and the crimson optical lens locked onto the massive amount of data about the Reid gene seed that had just been acquired.
This data, along with the standard template of the Imperial Fist gene seed stored in his database and the relatively pure genetic material sample that Rogal Dorn previously provided to treat the Expeditionary Forces, forms three key coordinates.
A new, more fundamental plan was beginning to take shape within his logical matrix.
Continuing to patch up the potential of conscripted genetic seeds that have been damaged by historical issues is inefficient and has its limits.
He needs to innovate from the ground up—cultivating entirely new, optimized Imperial Fist genetic seeds.
He brought up the command interface and began compiling a brand-new draft plan, titled: "Protocol for Systematic Optimization and Endogenous Modification of Gene Seeds (First Draft)".
The core of the plan consists of three parts.
The first part is the upgrading of raw materials and templates.
He plans to formally apply to Rogal Dorn to use the genetic material provided by the progenitor gene as the core breeding base.
This ensures the purity of the source of new seeds, minimizing the minute variations and impurities that may accumulate over thousands of years.
He will then use Reid's optimized gene seed template as a reference, instead of directly copying his gene sequence—which could trigger unpredictable rejection—to analyze systematic indicators such as expression patterns, organ synergy parameters, and energy circuit efficiency.
The second part is to implement "fine-tuning" and "collaborative optimization".
This is not about adding a twentieth surgery or deleting an existing procedure.
Its focus is on recalibrating the interactions between the existing nineteen implanted organs.
Osiris brought up the complex biological network model and began inputting preliminary adjustment parameters.
He first focused on enhancing the efficiency of nerve signal transmission between the black carapace and bones, strengthening organs, and nerve ganglia.
Its core objective is to reduce signal transmission delay, thereby directly improving the warrior's control precision over power armor and the speed of analyzing environmental chemical information.
He then set about optimizing the working mechanism of the second heart and the Lariman organ.
This measure aims to ensure that the blood supply and coagulation process can achieve a higher level of synchronization and overall efficiency when the body faces extreme physical exertion or severe trauma.
At the same time, he reset the activation threshold and neural connections of Beon's salivary glands.
Adjusting the direction allows its secretory behavior to more accurately match the soldier's stress response and specific tactical intentions, thereby avoiding ineffective resource consumption or delays in activation at critical moments.
In addition, the intrinsic connection between the meninges of the Sus-an Membrane and various hormone-secreting glands was also included in the scope of the adjustment.
Through precise calibration, it is ensured that when soldiers need to enter a state of protective suspended animation, their internal environment can reach the preset physiological pause indicators more stably and quickly, and reserve more sufficient bioenergy reserves for the subsequent safe recovery process.
These adjustments may seem minor, but their goal is to eliminate potential internal friction and redundancy in the Imperial Fist's existing gene seed system, integrating the nineteen independent enhancement modules into a super biological system that is more like an organic whole and has less operational resistance.
The third part, which is also the boldest and closest to Ms. Astartes' original conception, is to achieve "endogenous organ development".
Osiris plans to redesign the core induction program of the gene seed so that, after successful implantation into selected recipients, it can not only integrate and strengthen the host's genes, but also serve as a complete biological blueprint and "instruction core" to guide the cells in the host's body to autonomously "grow" all nineteen implanted organs from scratch, following a preset and optimized path.
This will be a complete paradigm shift.
It will abandon the cumbersome and high-risk model currently used by most military units, which involves "culturing organs in vitro and then implanting them one by one through multiple complex surgical procedures".
This new model will significantly reduce surgical failure rates, rejection reactions, and long-term adaptive complications, achieving a higher degree of biocompatibility and system stability.
Just like the unique and superior, almost miraculous transformation process of the Holy Blood Angels Legion, but this will be achieved through understandable and reproducible technological means.
Osiris knew that this was by no means a project that could be accomplished overnight.
This ambitious plan must be implemented cautiously in stages.
The first step is to conduct thorough theoretical verification and initial seed cultivation, that is, to cultivate the first generation of gene seed samples using the optimized blueprint under an absolutely controlled experimental environment.
Based on this, we proceed to the in vitro tissue testing phase.
These new seeds were used to induce the generation of corresponding organ tissues in a bioreactor, and their structural integrity and functional activity were rigorously tested. They were then systematically compared and analyzed with similar organs cultivated using traditional methods.
Limited-scale in vivo trials can only be initiated after supporting preliminary data and obtaining the necessary approvals.
This stage involves implanting novel gene seeds into a very small number of volunteers who have undergone extremely rigorous screening, and conducting comprehensive and continuous close monitoring of their complete organ endogenous development process.
Ultimately, the project will enter a long period of stability observation.
Individuals who have successfully undergone modification will be tracked for several years or even decades to accurately assess the long-term stability of their physiological systems and the extent of their improved combat effectiveness in real combat environments.
And most importantly, whether the optimized gene seed has stable, pure, and inheritable properties.
With Reid as a successful "future example," Osiris was able to bypass countless trial-and-error steps that could lead to dead ends and directly focus on those proven effective optimization paths, greatly shortening the distance from theory to practice.
Several hours later, a well-structured and detailed preliminary draft plan was officially generated.
Osiris encrypted and stored it, while also preparing a summary version to present to Rogal Dorn.
The compass in his hand was crystal clear because he could see the exact light of the distant lighthouse. More importantly, he had drawn a practical and safe route on which to sail safely to that bright place.
His next step was to persuade one of the empire's leaders to give the green light to this route.
This is not only about the future of the Imperial Fist, but also about the potential for all Astartes to move towards a more complete and powerful form.
The summary of the "Systematic Optimization and Endogenous Modification Protocol for Gene Seeds" submitted by Osiris is currently lying quietly on the tactical table in Rogal Dorn's command center in the form of a data panel.
That cold data carrier contained information of immense weight, enough to stir up a storm within the Imperial Fist and even the entire Order of Astartes.
Dorn's massive body stood before the star map, but his sharp eyes did not focus on any of the flashing, threatening cursors.
His entire attention was focused on the complex puzzle of the immense possibilities and potential risks presented by the plan.
He is not the type to skillfully weigh the pros and cons in a complex web of advantages and disadvantages before making a final decision.
His talent lies in execution, in transforming established strategies into an impregnable defense and an unstoppable offensive.
He is accustomed to acting under clear instructions or explicit threats.
However, what lay before him at this moment was not a fortress to be conquered or a position to be defended, but a choice.
This decision affects far more than just the Imperial Fist chapter; it affects not only all the sub-churches of the Seventh Legion.
It touches upon the very foundation of the Empire's military might—the very essence of all Astartes—and its ripple effects will ultimately influence the future trajectory of the human Empire itself.
The risks are obvious.
For every Astartes Chapter, the Gene Seed is not only the foundation of their biology, but also the most sacred symbol of their bloodline, tradition, and identity.
Any attempt to "improve" or "optimize" is seen as blasphemous by the vast majority of warbands.
Any deep intervention in the Geneseed, no matter how well-intentioned, could be seen as a betrayal of the Primarch's bloodline and Legion's traditions, triggering unpredictable internal divisions and hostility.
Osiris' plan is centered on systematically reprogramming the gene seed itself and introducing the "endogenous development" model, which is almost a complete overturn of the existing modification system.
This is far more radical than fixing the flaws of the Expeditionary Forces; it is an attempt to redefine the process of creating "Astartes".
If any mishap occurs during the process, whether it results in the cultivation of defective seeds or an irreversible tragedy in a live experiment, the consequences will be catastrophic.
This would not only ruin Osiris' reputation and all related research, but could also burden the entire Fist of the Empire and even Dorn himself with the stigma of "blaspheming the sacred bloodline," making them unable to hold their heads high in front of the Brotherhood.
However, the potential benefits are also so enormous that they cannot be ignored.
He had repeatedly reviewed the records from the array of Reid and Catherine's Power Armor Thinkers.
Those verified, future-oriented data fragments paint a long and dark picture: millennia of war, endless threats, and an empire struggling to survive amidst blood and fire.
In these records, Osiris and the technological changes he brought about played a crucial role.
Data clearly shows that it was based on the gene seed optimization path he pioneered that future Astartes were able to cope with increasingly brutal battlefields and become one of the key pillars supporting the Empire through one devastating crisis after another.
This testimony from across time and space lends irrefutable weight to Osiris' plan.
It proves that this path is not a blind adventure, but rather has been proven correct and necessary in a certain future.
Reid's physique and abilities, which were ahead of their time, are the most direct proof.
This greatly boosted Dorn's confidence in Osiris' plan.
Perhaps clinging to the status quo is a greater risk; when faced with known future storms, refusing to evolve is tantamount to self-destruction.
But... could this be an elaborate trap in itself?
Could information from the future be altered or misleading? Did the brief cooperation with the Eldar taint the purity of the information?
Despite Osiris' impeccable logic and clear technical approach, Dorn's deep-seated wariness as a warrior and politician could never be completely quelled.
Horus' betrayal had already taught him that the most deadly threats often come from the camp he trusts most.
Two forces were locked in a fierce tug-of-war within his resolute heart.
On one hand, there is the desire for stronger offspring and a more stable future for the empire, as well as trust in Osiris' abilities and evidence from the future.
On the other hand, there is a natural aversion to breaking taboos, a deep concern about the potential for internal turmoil, and vigilance against any potential conspiracy.
He couldn't make a decision.
The weight of this decision transcended his daily duties as the Primarch and commander of the Imperial defenses.
It concerns bloodlines, beliefs, and the very foundation of the empire's future.
He needs guidance, guidance from a higher level, beyond the wisdom of mortals and even Primarchs.
Ultimately, Rogal Dorn left his command center, leaving behind those cold star charts and tactical data.
With heavy steps, he traversed the deep, heavily guarded corridors of the palace, heading towards the true core of imperial power, and his spiritual home—the Golden Throne Audience Hall.
The massive bronze gate, inlaid with the imperial eagle emblem, slowly opened before him with a soul-stirring roar.
The hall was spacious and solemn, filled with an atmosphere of energy mixed with ancient dust, and an almost tangible, soul-chilling pressure.
Light streamed down from above, focusing on the magnificent staircase at the end of the audience hall, and at the top of the staircase, on the enormous machine radiating endless brilliance and energy—the Golden Throne.
On the throne was the ruler of mankind, his father, the Emperor.
Without hesitation, Dorn stepped onto the cold stairs, each step like a drumbeat of time.
He stopped when he was close enough to the throne.
Then, this imposing Primarch, who commanded a million-strong army, knelt on one knee with utmost solemnity and piety, lowering his head, which he rarely lowered.
He did not speak, nor did he present the data board.
He knew that his father knew everything.
His vast and fragmented psychic energy, like an invisible network, still sustains the empire's existence and senses crucial turning points in its destiny.
Dorn simply recited in his heart, presenting his doubts, considerations, desires, and fears without reservation.
He pondered the intricate biological network model in Osiris' plan, the fine-tuned parameters designed to enhance synergy; he recalled the perfect power from the future that Reid had displayed; he also worried about the potential collapse of faith and internal rifts it might cause.
He placed this weighty decision, along with its full potential impact on the Fist of the Empire, on all Astartes, and on the future of humanity, under the radiance of the Golden Throne.
He did not ask for specific answers, but prayed for guidance, for wisdom, for the ability to see through the fog and make the right judgments that are in the best interests of humanity as a whole.
The audience hall was completely silent, except for the humming of energy emanating from the eternally rotating golden throne, like the whispers of the stars.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
Rogal Dorn, the rock of the Empire, knelt before the Emperor of Men, awaiting revelation amidst the endless radiance and oppressive power to aid his decision.
He did not look up at the core of the light, but lowered his head, revealing without reservation all his inner weighings, hesitations, risk assessments, future projections, and the intense tug-of-war between the trust deep in his genes and the sense of responsibility as commander in this silence.
He didn't make a sound, but he knew that his father knew everything and could sense the most subtle fluctuations in the depths of his thoughts.
Time seemed to lose its linear flow in the eternal hum of the Golden Throne.
Dorn's mind worked at high speed, repeatedly examining every technical detail of Osiris' plan, assessing the possible chain reactions, and weighing the possibility of evidence and potential conspiracies from the future.
This is a complex logical maze, where every path leads to the unknown and comes at a high cost.
Just as the tension between the chaos and silence in his mind reached a certain critical point, an "existence" was directly imprinted deep in his consciousness.
That was not sound, not language, and certainly not any form of imagery or emotional indoctrination.
It is a pure "knowledge" that transcends all sensory limits, like an unquestionable universal law suddenly revealed.
Its form is extremely simple, yet its meaning is as heavy as a mountain.
Only two concepts, clear, cold, and absolute, were etched into his understanding:
Trust him.
There was no explanation, no reason, no conditions attached, and no warning.
It is merely the absolute instruction carried by these two words.
Rogal Dorn's entire thought process seemed to freeze in an instant, and then as if it were forcibly put back into place and calibrated by an invisible force.
All hesitation, all weighing of options, all risk assessments—all of these suddenly lose their decisive weight in the face of these two words.
This did not negate his judgment as a commander, but rather provided him with a final decision-making coordinate that transcends all complex calculations.
He understood.
This is not a suggestion, not an option to be chosen; it is the will of the Lord of Mankind.
The emperor saw what he saw, knew what he knew, and at this crossroads of destiny, gave a clear and unambiguous direction.
The "he" in "trust him" refers clearly and without a doubt to Osiris, who proposed the radical gene seed optimization plan.
Dorn slowly raised his head, his resolute face devoid of any emotion, but in the depths of his sharp eyes, a certain mist that had previously existed had dissipated, replaced by a re-solidified and even more determined resolve.
He no longer needed to weigh the risks and benefits of each technical node in Osiris' plan, no longer needed to worry about the possible reactions of other factions, and no longer needed to investigate whether future information might be contaminated.
The father has made his judgment, and his duty is to carry it out.
This does not mean that he has given up thinking or responsibility.
On the contrary, he understood that his responsibility was to ensure that this "trust" was carried out correctly and effectively.
He needs to provide Osiris' plan with the necessary resources, authority, and political asylum, ensure the safety and controllability of the experimental process, and be prepared to deal with possible resistance from both inside and outside the organization.
But the decision itself has already been made.
He bowed his head again, accepting the revelation with a deeper respect.
There were no words of gratitude, no impassioned vows, only silent acceptance.
For Rogal Dorn, actions always speak louder than words.
He stood up, his massive body casting a long shadow in the radiance of the golden throne.
He turned around, stepped forward, and left the audience hall.
His steps were still heavy, but they carried a greater sense of unwavering certainty than when he arrived.
The plan for optimizing genetic seeds had now transformed in his mind from a proposal that required careful consideration into a task that had to be completed.
He no longer needs to scrutinize whether Osiris' biological network model is perfect, nor does he need to question the feasibility of endogeneous development.
The Emperor's will has given this project a legitimacy and necessity that goes beyond the level of technical details.
What he needs to consider now is how to transform this revelation from the throne into reality in the most efficient and reliable way.
He quickened his pace slightly as he walked toward the command center.
The plan was already in my mind: First, I needed to formally authorize Osiris to start the first phase of the "Gene Seed Systematic Optimization and Endogenous Modification Protocol"—theoretical verification and seed cultivation—and provide him with the genetic material samples derived from himself that he required.
Secondly, it is necessary to coordinate the resources of the Mountain Array to ensure an absolutely controlled experimental environment.
Next, he needed to start figuring out how, at the right time and in what way, to communicate this decision to the core of the Imperial Fist, and even to other chapters that might need it in the future, and to address the questions and challenges that would follow.
All hesitation and doubt were completely shattered by the words "trust him".
The road ahead remains full of unknowns and risks, but Rogal Dorn's steps are unwavering at this moment.
He no longer only bears his own expectations for the future of his offspring, but also carries the direct will of the Golden Throne.
For the rock-solid foundation of the empire, this was clear enough guidance.
Rogal Dorn's orders were issued with the highest priority, without any roundabout or reservation.
Access to Osiris' laboratory was fully opened, with a level of access far exceeding that of the previous rapid conscription treatment project.
A brief, encrypted communication was sent directly to Osiris' data panel, its content equally direct: "Required resources have been authorized. Execute as planned. Report progress regularly. The Imperial Fist and all its subsidiaries will provide necessary assistance. — Dorn"
This support is comprehensive and unconditional.
It not only included near-unlimited access to resources—from rare isotopes and high-purity catalytic enzymes to a stable energy quota to maintain the operation of large biological culture arrays—but more importantly, Dorn provided a sample of his own undiluted genetic material.
Several cryogenic storage units, encrypted with special genetic locks, were personally escorted to the laboratory by a team of silent Imperial Fist pharmacists.
These pharmacists, dressed in ceremonial white armor, moved with precise and uniform movements, placing the storage unit on the designated receiving platform before standing solemnly to one side.
The rigor and efficiency of the entire process clearly demonstrate the importance of the items being transported.
This is not merely experimental raw material, but the most fundamental material sample of the Imperial Fist gene lineage, a clear signal of Rogal Dorn's decision based on the Emperor's will and his support through concrete actions.
Osiris' massive mechanical body turned towards the receiving platform.
His optical lens performed a standard scan to identify the genetic identifier displayed on the outside of the storage unit—a unique sequence belonging to the genotype Rogal Dorn.
His extended mechanical tentacles made contact with the surface of the storage unit with the usual precision, and the built-in sensor array started up according to the highest standard operating procedures to begin the basic verification of the sample's activity and integrity.
For a mechanical Magos dedicated to exploring the mysteries of biotechnology and genes, this sample represents an opportunity to access the original blueprint of the pinnacle of human biological creation.
This is the key material basis for advancing the "systematic optimization and endogenous modification protocol for genetically modified seeds".
His processing core simultaneously retrieved relevant protogenetics databases and the original Astartes design model, preparing for necessary cross-referencing.
This is a system that prioritizes computation and allocates resources based on the importance of the project.
He did not make any indication that went beyond the standard receiving procedure.
After the initial data from the sensors confirmed that the sample was in optimal condition, his voice rang out in the laboratory, issuing a series of instructions: "Sample received. Initiate the first phase of the 'Gene Seed Systematic Optimization and Endogenous Modification Protocol'. Increase the isolation level of the core experimental area. Reallocate the Thinker Array computing resources, prioritizing this project."
His mechanical body and multiple auxiliary tentacles then moved to the main control panel and related gene editing equipment, and began the predetermined operating procedure.
The storage unit of the receiving platform was smoothly moved into the sterile operating chamber of the core area by the automatic system.
Based on the new instructions, the entire laboratory entered a working state designed for executing high-priority projects.
Osiris responded to this support and valuable sample by launching the research project itself.
The core area of the laboratory was completely isolated, and the energy barrier was upgraded to the highest level.
The original analytical equipment was removed and replaced by several newly arrived large-scale bio-based culture tanks and connected to them an extremely sophisticated gene sequence compilation and editing array.
The smell of ozone and sterilizing agents in the air became stronger, and the deep operating sound of the Thinker Array became more pronounced.
Osiris first conducted a basic analysis and purification of the genetic material provided by Dorn.
This process requires extreme caution, as any external contamination or minor damage could lead to the complete failure of subsequent cultivation.
His mechanical tentacles operate the micromanipulators with near-absolute stability, screening and purifying at the molecular level to ensure that the templates used for cultivation are in the most ideal condition.
He then pulled up Ms. Astartes' original blueprints.
This knowledge legacy, sealed away for millennia, is now juxtaposed with the most fundamental genetic code of a progenitor.
Osiris' core operations were running with unprecedented focus.
He took the concept of the "perfect gene seed" in Ms. Astartes' theoretical model as the highest-level guiding principle—a highly integrated and stable biological system that can autonomously guide the endogenous development of complete organs.
He did not simply replicate this blueprint, but rather integrated it into the nurturing process as a "design philosophy" and "optimization path".
Using the pure genes of Dorn as a framework, he began to systematically weave this ancient wisdom.
The key is to enhance the inherent "organizer" function of the gene seed, so that it is no longer just a switch that triggers a series of independent mutations, but becomes a "biological architect" that can coordinate and direct the host's cells throughout the body to carry out precise and orderly super-structural remodeling.
He reset the expression sequences of regulatory genes in the gene seed that are responsible for the timing of organ development.
This ensures that the nineteen organs are guided to develop in the optimal order and rhythm, avoiding systemic conflicts caused by asynchronous development.
He fine-tuned the encoding of growth factors that promote the regeneration of neural and vascular networks.
This ensures that the newly formed organ can seamlessly integrate with the host's original system, minimizing the risk of rejection.
He also referenced the blueprint and introduced some extremely subtle epigenetic markers that were not previously documented in Imperial Genetics technology.
These markers are designed to enhance the inclusivity of genetic seeds to individual host differences and their stability in the face of extreme environmental stresses.
The whole process was not something that could be accomplished overnight.
After the first batch of twenty gene seed primordia began to be cultivated in a specially made nutrient solution, Osiris established a strict monitoring system.
Thousands of sensors continuously provide feedback on massive amounts of data, including temperature, pH value, nutrient concentration, energy metabolism level, and gene expression profile.
Any slight deviation will trigger an alarm, and Osiris will personally intervene to make adjustments.
He observed that these primordia, guided by the Emperor's blueprint, exhibited different energy characteristics and metabolic patterns than those of the standard Imperial Fist gene seed during its early development.
They exhibit higher biological activity and more orderly internal information flow, as if a sophisticated timing device is being gradually assembled.
This is just the beginning.
These primordia need to undergo several rounds of screening and intensive cultivation before they can become truly usable candidate seeds for testing.
But the first step has been taken, and the foundation has been laid.
With Rogal Dorn's unreserved support, Osiris is combining thr Emperor's theories with the genetic nature of imperial offspring.
He attempted to forge a completely new Astartes Seed that was closer to the original concept.
In the laboratory, only the hum of the instruments and the faint glow of flowing data witnessed this long experiment, which could change the future of the empire, quietly entering a substantial phase.