Warhammer 40k: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 128: Large-Scale Enhancement

Norris also received Lucan's order. Compared to the previously chaotic and disorderly Footfall, what Lucan needed him to do now was to eliminate those who were secretly working against the Mongorte Dynasty.

The gazes upon Lucan from within the Warp were increasing. The activity and infiltration of heretical cults would become more and more frequent. This kind of war beneath the surface had to be handled by them.

As the mandatory route for factions from outside the Expanse to enter the Koronus Expanse, Lucan had to have Footfall in his own hands. This was the important gateway to this pocket empire of Lucan's.

And as this war concluded, the true strength of the Mongorte Dynasty began to spread with the departing fleets and soldiers of the various factions.

They didn't know who DOOM was, nor did they know the true situation. They only knew it was Lucan's heroic effort that had resolved this crisis.

And the surviving soldiers who had been lucky enough to witness DOOM spread his legend throughout the entire Expanse, letting all the factions know that the Mongorte Dynasty was not only strong in its basic soldiers, but its high-end combat power was also unfathomably deep.

Everyone now knew that the Mongorte Dynasty was an existence that could not be easily provoked.

And Bishop Holter also began to use this incident to expand the influence of Lucan, this Living Saint, among the various factions of the Ecclesiarchy.

At the same time, he was also raising his own status within the Ecclesiarchy.

Even many bishops from other worlds, and archbishops of various dioceses, through Holter's deliberate leaks, learned that Lucan and his Dynasty had successfully repelled a daemon legion and even banished a Greater Daemon.

For a time, it caused a huge uproar within the Ecclesiarchy forces in the Expanse.

Many bishops wanted to meet Lucan in person. Not long after, these fleets once again raised the level of excitement on Agathos by several notches.

It was as if it was about to become a new pilgrimage world.

And at this time on the Stellar Pioneer, the Space Wolves and the Deathwatch were also preparing to temporarily leave Lucan's fleet.

"Lord Lucan, it was a great pleasure to fight alongside you and your warriors. The Space Wolves will not forget their comrades-in-arms. However, my Great Company and I must depart first. We have already stayed here long enough!"

Harald stepped forward and shook Lucan's hand. Although this hunting trip had caused the Great Company heavy losses, it had also been very fruitful. Fighting an entire daemon legion, even banishing a Greater Daemon – although they weren't the ones who did it, they were still participants.

When he returned to Fenris, he could boast about this to his brothers at the drinking table. Even when the great Bjorn was awakened and told stories to these young wolf pups, he might be worthy of a mention, to proudly recount this hunting experience to Bjorn.

For Harald, this was an unparalleled honor.

"I am also very happy to have fought alongside you! Harald, take care. The personnel and supplies you need, I have already prepared for you. Perhaps not long from now, we will meet again in a place illuminated by the God-Emperor's Astronomican."

Battle was often the fastest way to build friendship.

And Howles, at the side, also stepped forward to say his farewell.

His Kill-team had been almost completely shattered and no longer had the ability to continue its mission. He had to apply to other Watch Fortresses for reinforcements, but this would be difficult to accomplish in a short time.

"Howles, if you encounter any difficulties, or an enemy you cannot resolve, send an astropathic message to my Dynasty. My warriors and I will help you and provide necessary assistance."

And Howles looked at Lucan. He was silent for a moment before saying, "When necessary, I will."

Lucan's demeanor at the previous meeting also let him know that the strength of the Mongorte Dynasty would inevitably affect the entire Expanse. Even as Space Marines, they could not completely separate themselves from the assistance of mortal factions within the Imperium.

And after sending off the two groups of Space Marines, Lucan and his fleet first returned to Agathos. He ordered Pavian to continue to devote himself to technological development, with the reverse-engineering of the jump drive still being the top priority.

But the knowledge of the void shields from the Winterscale Dynasty and the attempt to fuse Knight and Thor technology were also put on the agenda.

And many Tech-Priests from Agathos also began to travel on Gorgons to the various worlds under their rule, carrying supplies to establish the quantum communication system.

These communication systems would link all of Lucan's territories into a tight network, so that no matter where a problem occurred, they could receive the Dynasty's support at the first opportunity.

And the massive amount of heavy work – if not for their enhanced bodies, even Pavian wouldn't be able to withstand such a workload. And to allow Pavian and his Tech-Priests to complete their work better, Lucan also used the Divinity Machine to once again enhance several of the most outstanding and loyal Tech-Priests to better assist Pavian in his work.

"My Lord, the expansion of the Night Sentinels to 50 members has already begun. The scope of this selection is not limited to the household guard; all forces of the Dynasty are included in the screening."

Damon said to Lucan. Damon was very happy to be able to expand the ranks of his comrades. After all, the five of them now still seemed a bit weak in numbers.

The cost of creating 50 Night Sentinels was as high as two and a half million Psy-crystals. If the initial enhancement crystals were reduced a little, even more could be made.

And with such a huge cost, it was certain that only the most outstanding and most loyal individuals would be chosen.

And during the previous war with the Winterscale Dynasty, the reputation of the Night Sentinels had also begun to spread thoroughly among the troops.

Originally, most people in the Dynasty's army didn't know of the existence of this five-man unit. But when facing daemons, many soldiers had personally witnessed their combat effectiveness, not to mention that there was even DOOM, who wore the same armor as them.

And when they learned that the Dynasty was going to select new members for this unit, almost all the soldiers were boiling with excitement.

"Very good. After the screening is complete, show me the files of all the selected candidates."

"As soon as the results are out, I will notify you immediately."

And Lucan also began to issue orders to Rebecca. Although the administrative cadets in the Schola Progenium had only been studying for a short time, there was no choice. The expansion of the Dynasty's territory forced Lucan to pull these newly adult cadets into positions. Real-world practice was also the fastest way to learn.

And as a reward, Lucan would also use a small amount of Psy-crystals to enhance them to a certain degree.

Yes! This was definitely not to turn them into tireless work machines.

The moment Lucan returned, Ian found him. When Ian discovered that Lucan wanted him to lie down in that Divinity Machine, he was also very wary. This was clearly a xenos artifact, and these xenos artifacts often represented a threat. Only after Lucan swore in the God-Emperor's name did he tentatively step inside.

But when he truly accepted the enhancement from Lucan's 10,000 Psy-crystals, he finally realized the miraculous nature of this machine.

10,000 crystals increased Ian's power far more than 30,000 did for an ordinary person. It wasn't just a physical enhancement; the most important thing was the elevation of his life essence, which allowed Ian, as a psyker, to mobilize more psychic energy for combat without regard for the negative effects. His endurance was longer, his power stronger.

Compared to his former self, his psychic abilities had increased his combat effectiveness several times over. And Lucan had also prepared a suit of adamantium combat armor for him.

When he learned the material of this combat suit, Ian finally knew just how great this gift from Lucan truly was.

(End of Chapter)

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