Among the sensors distributed throughout the experimental area, fourteen sensors located in different terrain units recorded a temperature transient event with a duration of exactly 7 seconds and an amplitude of 0.07 degrees Celsius at an asynchronous time point.
These events cannot be associated with any known environment variables, and the parameters immediately return to their original state after the events end, without producing any actual impact.
Meanwhile, in the records of aquatic microbial community activity index, 21 activity peak readings were found to be abnormally concentrated around values with a base of 7, such as 7.0 and 14.0.
The most perplexing incident occurred during a low-intensity generative particle release calibration test.
After the guiding energy field was activated, the field strength stability reading showed a directional shift of 0.07% for a duration of exactly 0.07 seconds at the 49th second after the start of the test, and then returned to normal.
A thorough investigation of all systems was conducted afterward, and no hardware malfunctions or program errors were found.
The system log shows that at that moment, apart from the field strength reading itself, none of the underlying parameters changed, as if this offset was independent of the system and was imprinted on the final output result out of thin air.
Osiris II stood in front of the main control panel, her hands covered by mechanical prosthetics rapidly operating on the control interface.
Beneath the facial respirator, his brow furrowed slightly on his natural, youthful face.
He retrieved all the data and aligned and correlated all these subtle anomalies on the timeline.
"Activate the Level 3 diagnostic protocol, covering all systems related to Genesis Particle research, including energy, control, sensing, and environmental maintenance." Osiris II synthesized voice remained calm, but the level of command issued indicated the seriousness of the situation.
"Yes, sir." The apprentices immediately carried out the order and activated the base's automated diagnostic system.
A more in-depth and time-consuming system self-test and cross-validation process has begun.
The diagnosis lasted a full forty-eight standard hours.
Almost all related circuits, interfaces, and chips were checked one by one through automated procedures, and the technical staff of the mission also assisted in checking for possible external electromagnetic interference.
The result was still nothing.
All systems reported normal operation, with no potential points of failure or signs of external intrusion detected.
Those subtle abnormalities did not reappear during the intensive diagnostic period.
Everything seemed to have returned to "normal" again.
But this "normal" appearance was, in Osiris' eyes (the consciousness is shared by the clone and the main body), full of strangeness.
Multiple independent systems simultaneously exhibit seemingly insignificant anomalies that point to life activities or energy stability, yet no trace of them can be found after investigation.
This does not conform to any failure mode recognized by the core logic of the mechanical teachings.
Records about the existence of the subspace flashed through Osiris' mind, especially those descriptions closely related to the realms of life, decay, and disease.
A name, and the essence it represents—the distorted life that is conceived in decay and stagnation—emerges clearly.
According to historical records, such entities exert influence not through violent destruction, but through more insidious infiltration.
Its power is more inclined to be a silent distortion and systemic corruption, like a kind of mold that follows abnormal rules and has taken deep root before the subject is aware of it.
Genesis particle technology, at its core, involves intervening in the origin of life, guiding evolutionary paths, and even reshaping the form of matter. Its operational level has already touched upon the fundamental laws of the real universe.
Such a profound interference with the structure of reality could very well create ripples that extend beyond the material universe, echoing deep within the subspace in which it is intertwined.
Does this mean that the unique "frequency" emanating from this research itself has already attracted the attention of some consciousness?
Are these subtle anomalies surrounding specific numbers, which cannot be explained by logic or technology, the faint shadows cast by that force beyond the rules of physics on the dimension of reality?
Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, the level of risk inherent in this possibility is enough to make any cautious researcher highly vigilant.
Under the brutal laws of the Warhammer universe, ignoring anomalies at the warp level has consequences far beyond experimental failure, often leading to an end more terrifying than physical destruction.
A chill crept up his spine, a primal human instinct to be wary of unknown danger.
Osiris II immediately made a decision: he could no longer allow the research on the world of death to continue to be exposed to such potential risks; it had to be transferred.
"Suspend all active experiments related to Genesis Particles and Life Guidance." Osiris II turned to the apprentice in charge of daily maintenance, giving a clear and swift instruction: "Transfer all key samples, including Alpha Individuals, Omega Storage Units, all evolved plant and microbial strains, along with core experimental data, to the Dimensional Teleporter Platform in the core area of the base."
The relevant research equipment has been physically isolated and encapsulated in preparation for cross-dimensional transfer.
The apprentice's prosthetic eye flickered at the sudden command, but he did not question the authority emanating from the sage's representative: "Command confirmed. Immediately execute the sealing and transfer procedures."
Osiris II then instantly sent the complete anomaly assessment report and transfer decision to his main body, which was far away in Necromunda, through the consciousness connection that transcended physical distance.
The approval for the entity arrived almost instantly: the risk assessment was confirmed, and the transfer was initiated.
The entire base then began operating efficiently.
Under the personal supervision of Osiris II, the apprentices and servants carefully carried the precious biological samples, the Omega dimensional container that emitted ominous fluctuations, and various sophisticated experimental instruments.
All supplies were transported in an orderly manner to the dimensional teleporter within the base, where they underwent final securing and inspection.
Osiris II scanned every step to ensure that no sample was missed and no suspicious "attachments" were packaged together.
Once all the supplies to be transferred were ready, Osiris II did a final check of the list.
After confirming that everything was correct, he initiated the dimensional teleportation program.
A deep blue energy rift steadily unfolded at the center of the teleporter, and behind the distorted light, the scene inside the Night City laboratory could be vaguely seen.
"Teleportation sequence initiated." Osiris' synthesized voice echoed in the empty teleportation hall.
The eerie blue light engulfed the mountains of research materials.
As the light faded, the teleportation platform was empty; all the key research findings and potential risks had been sent to another dimension.
Osiris II also went to Night City, but he did not take the dimensional teleporter out of the Warhammer Universe. Instead, he only carried a small communicator to maintain cross-dimensional communication.
The world of Death's cutting-edge research on the Genesis Particle was thus forcibly interrupted.
All the mysteries and potential corruption were temporarily transferred to the Night City, which was covered by rain, neon lights, and a steel jungle.