Chapter 448: Information from the Future
The shuttle's engine continued to emit a low hum, sailing steadily through the vast interstellar space.
Ryo's mechanical body slowly turned to Reid, his optical lenses meticulously scanning every detail of this Space Marine from the future.
"Multiple of your physiological parameters differ significantly from the Astartes of the current era, the most striking of which is the clear enhancement of psychic traits."
Reid slightly adjusted the posture of his power armor, the servo system emitting a faint operational sound.
"This is exactly the comprehensive evolution brought by the gene-seed optimization project. Through the improvement project you will lead in the future, we have achieved a leap forward in the physical capabilities of Astartes." His voice transmitted through the helmet's speakers, carrying a unique metallic resonance.
"Let me start with the enhancement of our basic physiological structure." Reid raised his arm, the joints of his power armor emitting a steady hydraulic hiss.
"Skeletal density has increased by forty percent, and muscle fiber strength has improved by sixty percent. These improvements allow us to withstand higher intensity combat loads, extending our continuous combat duration by 3.5 times."
His finger pointed to his chest cavity.
"The efficiency of the respiratory system has increased by eighty percent, and the blood supply capacity of the secondary heart is enhanced by one hundred and twenty percent. These key improvements ensure we can maintain full combat effectiveness even in a vacuum or high-concentration toxic gas environments."
"The optimization of the nervous system is equally important," Reid continued to explain in detail.
"Neural conduction speed has increased by forty-five percent, and reaction time has been shortened to sixty percent of a standard Astartes. This improvement allows us to respond more swiftly to complex battlefield changes, maintaining a tactical advantage in environments with dense, interwoven firepower."
When it came to psychic potential, a soft blue halo emanated from his palm.
"This is by no means a random psychic awakening, but a precisely designed regulatory system. Every warrior can progressively develop their own psychic power while maintaining complete sanity. We can generate a psychic deflection field without in the slightest affecting the perfect execution of other combat skills."
He slowly lowered his arm, the halo gradually dissipating.
"Crucially, all these enhancement effects are synergistic. Outstanding physical fitness lays a solid foundation for psychic development, and the awakened psychic power in turn enhances our battlefield perception and tactical decision-making abilities. This makes the new generation of Astartes true all-around warriors."
Just as Reid finished his explanation, Catherine joined the conversation at the right moment.
"At the same time, the Sisters of Silence also underwent a profound organizational transformation." Her voice was clear and steady. "During the hardest times of the War of the Beast, based on the strategic advice you proposed, the Sisterhood began a large-scale expansion of mortal combat troops."
"The members of these troops are all female elites strictly selected from the Schola Progenium of major worlds," she explained in detail. "They are required to undergo the exact same rigorous combat training as the Sisters of Silence, but the most critical test lies in learning to maintain combat capability within the null fields of the Untouchables."
Ryo's mechanical fingers tapped lightly on the console surface, making a rhythmic sound.
"For ordinary humans to maintain combat effectiveness within a null field is indeed a remarkable achievement."
"This is primarily attributed to a special protective device you will develop in the future." Catherine nodded slightly. "This device is integrated into the internal structure of our power armor. It can generate a special buffer field that significantly reduces the mental pressure and physiological harm caused by the null field to the wearer."
Her finger lightly touched an inconspicuous interface on her chest armor. "Although it cannot completely isolate the effects of the null field, it can regulate it to a tolerable range, allowing us to maintain combat effectiveness while achieving perfect tactical coordination with the Sisters of Silence."
She continued to explain in detail: "The specially trained mortal troops can form seamless tactical synergy with the Sisters of Silence. When the Sisters of Silence focus on suppressing psychic threats, we are responsible for eliminating enemies on the physical level, providing precise fire support when necessary. This innovative mode of cooperation proved extremely effective during the campaign against the Ork Attack Moons."
Ryo's optical lenses flickered slightly as he raised a deeper question: "What is the specific working principle of this protective device?"
"It maintains the user's clarity of consciousness by precisely regulating their neural electrical signals," Catherine answered professionally. "At the same time, it filters out the most destructive frequency bands within the null field. Each device needs to be specifically calibrated according to the user's unique physiological characteristics, ensuring it provides sufficient protection without affecting neural reaction speed during combat at all."
Her gaze became even more determined. "It is precisely this revolutionary invention that allows us ordinary humans to play a critical role in battles against supernatural threats. Consequently, the Sisters of Silence rapidly developed from a limited-scale special force into a major military power capable of executing large-scale combat missions."
After a long period of silent listening, Illyndiel finally spoke, and Ryo's attention naturally turned to her: "Now, please fully explain the root cause of the Dark Eldar's attack."
"This concerns the ultimate fate of the entire Eldar civilization." Illyndiel's tone was calm but full of weight. "The Farseers clearly foresaw that one of your future explorations will have a tremendous impact on the destiny of our race."
Ryo's optical lenses slightly adjusted their focus. "Please detail the specific impacts this might bring."
"For the Craftworld Eldar, this means we will finally be able to break free from the eternal curse of the Dark Prince." Illyndiel's voice carried a rare emotional fluctuation. "We can rebuild our glorious civilization under a new sanctuary, no longer needing to rely on the fragile spirit stone system to barely preserve our souls."
Her expression gradually became serious. "But for the Dark Eldar, this will be an absolute end. They rely on creating pain and fear to please the Dark Prince, thereby delaying the rate at which their souls are consumed. If this discovery becomes a reality, having lost the souls of our race, the Lord of Excess will directly consume theirs."
Reid let out a low resonance. "So this is essentially a struggle for survival concerning the existence of a race."
"Exactly," Illyndiel nodded solemnly. "The Dark Eldar must eliminate this threat before you undertake that crucial exploration. And the Craftworld Eldar, specifically the Seer Council of Ulthwé, view this as the only hope to end ten thousand years of suffering."
(End of Chapter)