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Chapter 148 - Governor

Based on this, his initial plan was quite straightforward: systematically collect a batch of key technological samples with local characteristics, such as different schools of thought in cybernetic design, early prototypes of the Soulkiller program, and data legacies from the Old Net architecture.

Afterward, once the dimensional teleporter had drawn sufficient energy, he planned to depart for the next unknown world to explore it.

However, as his research into interdimensional travel continued to deepen, a more ambitious and forward-thinking concept gradually became clear in his mind.

This planet, which he had initially simply defined as a "transfer station" and "resource collection point," might have potential value far beyond that; it could be given a much more important strategic role.

Whether it was to serve as a relatively "clean" isolated testing ground—for safely conducting dangerous projects that were highly susceptible to Warp energy interference in the Warhammer Universe and thus extremely risky, such as basic energy tests involving the nature of dimensions, or large-scale real-world validation of new weapon systems.

Or, to use it as a starting point, invest resources to gradually transform and build it into a highly concealed logistical support base completely under his control, and eventually upgrade it into a standardized "Forge World" capable of continuously producing standardized weaponry, efficient servo-skulls, and even more complex war machines for him… Regardless of the path, for Osiris, it contained immense strategic value that was immeasurable.

A stable rear base, unaffected by the myriad affairs of the Imperium or the threats of Chaos, was a dream come true for anyone aspiring to explore and accumulate power in the vast universe.

Therefore, he decided to adjust his strategy, shifting from "brief stop, resource collection" to "long-term management, deep development, and control."

However, to achieve this grand strategic transformation, he alone was far from enough.

This required a large number of personnel, and specifically, excellent talents who possessed certain capabilities and could be trusted to some extent.

The apprentices he had cultivated earlier using the Neksum genetic template and his own modifications, while not problematic in terms of loyalty and malleability, needed time to grow.

The infusion of knowledge could be instantaneous, but practical experience, situational judgment, and the ability to independently handle complex matters all required slow accumulation and precipitation through actual work.

Osiris roughly estimated that they would need at least several decades of experience to meet the basic requirements of being able to stand on their own.

He could not wait that long, and this batch of apprentices was not cultivated for this purpose; they were merely for emergencies, to handle matters that required trustworthy confidants, not for managing a planet, or even a world.

Therefore, rather than spending a long time cultivating so-called "his own people" from scratch, Osiris preferred to adopt an efficient and pragmatic "localized autonomy" management model.

The core of this strategy was to directly recruit proven top talents within this world, fully utilizing their deep understanding of the unique local environment, complex social operating rules, and specific technological systems, to specifically execute and manage the transformation and daily operations of this world.

Within this framework, he himself only needed to firmly grasp the highest decision-making authority, set clear strategic development directions and ultimate goals for the transformation of the entire world, and provide necessary, era-transcending technical support at critical junctures.

This model not only ensured his absolute control but also maximized the initiative of local talents, achieving maximum management efficiency.

It was under the guidance of this clear management philosophy that Maine's crew, despite being the first local team he encountered and indeed possessing considerable combat capabilities, was decisively excluded from the "planetary administrator" candidate list at the first instance.

This was not because of their lack of ability or questionable loyalty, but based on Osiris' calm and objective assessment.

Their thinking patterns were more inclined to solve immediate, tactical-level problems.

Their behavioral habits were honed in street conflicts and mercenary missions, with strong characteristics of improvisation.

Their knowledge structure was also primarily focused on combat, infiltration, and intelligence processing in specific situations.

These traits made them an incredibly elite tactical execution force, but they were ill-suited for macroscopic management roles that required coordinating global resources, long-term industrial planning, and promoting systematic social engineering construction.

They fundamentally lacked the highly rigorous logical thinking and holistic perspective necessary for large-scale industrial transformation, precise cross-regional resource allocation, and the construction of vast systems.

In contrast, Spider Murphy, who had completed Cybernetic Ascension and existed in a pure data form, demonstrated extremely high adaptability in Osiris' evaluation system.

Firstly, as a rogue AI, she possessed nearly infinite life and powerful information processing capabilities, able to tirelessly handle massive data and complex instructions, perfectly meeting the basic requirements for efficient management.

Secondly, she possessed a deep knowledge base from the Old Net era and absolute control over cyberspace, which was crucial for managing and monitoring a technological world increasingly reliant on network connections.

Furthermore, her legendary status in this world and the network of contacts hidden beneath the dust of history could be reactivated when necessary, transforming into an influence that should not be underestimated.

Most critically, rooted in the cognitive system of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Osiris firmly believed that managing a world with highly intelligent, absolutely logically rigorous "machine intelligence" far surpassed organic life forms, which were susceptible to emotional fluctuations, personal desires, and countless external variables, in terms of efficiency, reliability, and behavioral predictability.

The anticipated loss in this management model would be significantly reduced, the error probability controlled within a minimal range, and execution capabilities would be fundamentally guaranteed.

Therefore, in the future blueprint outlined by Osiris, Spider Murphy, this unique rogue AI, had been internally designated by him as one of the potential supreme administrators of this Cyberpunk World, or at least its cyberspace and all critical automated facilities.

She would be molded as an extension of his immortal will, becoming the central processor and supreme overseer for executing that vast and precise plan.

Of course, all these grand visions currently remained at the strategic planning level, belonging to long-term goals that needed to be gradually realized.

"But for now," Osiris' thoughts swept over Spider Murphy's core data stream, which was cautiously exploring and familiarizing herself with the new environment in the Wasteland Town's independent cyberspace, "her primary task is to fulfill her duty as a primary trainer, to initially polish the three network operators who still possess some potential for me."

He closed the direct communication link with the internal intranet, refocusing his immense processing power on the main console.

Bartmoss' neural structural model urgently needed to be deepened, the massive data obtained from the Mikoshi awaited deep analysis, and a new round of complex calculations for dimensional teleportation theory was also on the agenda… There were countless other crucial tasks awaiting him.

The recruitment and training of talent were merely one link in a long-term plan; he had to ensure that every step he took was precisely on the path to his ultimate goal, allowing no deviation.

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