Master Boban Hayden stood still in front of Rodrigos.
"But now I know I was wrong. Perhaps this is also the reason why the Astartes need to communicate with the Mechanicus. We have huge misunderstandings about each other... But you still raised a question for us, a Machinery has been troubled since its inception
Teaching issues. "
"I hope this doesn't bother you."
"Judging from the extent of your physical preservation, the place where you were born shouldn't be a world full of machines, right?"
"Yes, I was born in a relatively backward world. People in my hometown are still using a very primitive steam industry."
"So you only know that the Emperor has come to Mars, but you don't understand its significance."
The priest said, taking out the silver coil from under his robe and plugging it into the output socket on the wall. At the same time, the orb on his head flashed, and a large amount of information flowed from the temple into his memory.
"The Emperor came to Mars when he began to plan the Great Crusade. By then, we and Terra were already sworn enemies, for the benighted tribes of the blue planet squatted on the ruins of ancient technology and knew nothing about it. The Adeptus Mechanicus managed to survive the chaos that spread during the Long Night, and our leaders understood that the technology of ancient Earth would be needed to restore humanity to its rightful place as overlord of the galaxy. "
"I know this. The historical files in the Chapter Archives mention this period."
"Believe me, your understanding must be very limited. You just imprint the dates and events into the cerebral cortex. But my mentor experienced those days personally. At that time, he stood on the highest peak of Mount Olympus and looked at the Emperor. Can you imagine the span of time when the Emperor set foot on the soil of Mars - the first Terran to do so in five thousand years? Can you begin to understand the secrets that might have been lost and recovered in that time?"
"cannot."
Rogris said frankly:
"Of course not"
The priest nodded.
"I inherited the memory storage unit of my mentor, so I still see those scenes from time to time. When the emperor and the manufacturing director greet each other, they have similar souls... He is a scientist who uses practical experience Solving problems and unraveling mechanical mysteries that had puzzled Mars' top geniuses for centuries, we, as masters of technology, bowed before the discoveries made by this Terran man, who also exercised benevolence by granting us access to Terra's The treasure trove was left behind, and the war between the two worlds ended... Since the alliance between Terra and Mars, the Emperor's Aquila crest has had two heads."
The priest pulled the plug from the wall and slid across the floor to Rogris.
"The Emperor shared with us his vision, his desire to conquer the galaxy for future generations, but if such a great dream was to come true, he would have to acquire weapons, supplies, tanks, ammunition and everything the Adeptus Mechanicus had to offer... ..At the same time, he promised to protect Mars and respect our sovereignty over the Forge World, dedicating six outstanding Navigator families to our service, making it possible to send expedition fleets again... an unprecedented, shared experience with Terra. Then came the Age of Glory, when the Emperor began his great wars of conquest, and it was not long before some of the Tech-priests saw the Emperor's arrival as the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy of the coming of the Mecha."
After listening, Rogers whispered:
"I see."
"In fact, not everyone is convinced of this, with some questioning the idea and declaring
Calling this idea blasphemous, and arguing that the Mechanicus still slumbers deep underground on Mars. "
"Where?"
Rogris frowned. Mars had too many secrets, and he still didn't fully understand how many ruins there were in the layered underground of Mars.
"The Labyrinth of Night... yes, the Labyrinth of Night. It is said to be a mysterious and ancient labyrinth deep underground on Mars. It is covered by layers of obstacles and electronic traps. Some people claim that the mechanical god lies there and is immersed in it. In the Silver Dream, dreams come to the surface to guide us through the Red Sands. In the period following the Great Crusade, this division within the Church became more pronounced than ever before, culminating in Horus's Heresy leading to further After the split, the Warmaster asked for help from senior members of the Church - promising to give them the lost STC system and permission to research dark technology, but it turned out that this was just a lie. Although the rebels occupied Mars, they did not survive in the Labyrinth of Night. Nothing was found, not even the God of Machinery."
When he heard this, information about the Martian rebellion immediately jumped into Rogris' mind.
Not long after Horus raised the banner of rebellion, the Forge-General of Mars, Calbor Har, also began to openly rebel and threatened the Empire's access to war-ready resources.
In response, Rogal Dorn, the Primarch of the Imperial Fists, ordered First Captain Sigismund and Captain Camba Diaz to lead four companies of veterans to protect the forges of the Eye and Gamma Realm. , as these two locations produced the majority of Astartes weapons and armor.
Accompanying this force of Space Marines are a number of Imperial military units, including 13 companies of Saturnian Phalanx Warriors and 4 regiments of Jupiter Grenadiers, which are also commanded by the Captain of the Emperor's Fists.
However, this operation encountered fierce resistance from the overwhelming strength of the rebels affiliated to the Mechanicus. The two companies led by Camba Diaz encountered an enemy force a hundred times their own, while Sigismund's same-sized army The troops faced off against two entire Titan legions.
Faced with this crisis of destruction, the Imperial Fists evacuated Mars. Although they abandoned the forge, they successfully rescued a large amount of power armor and twice as many weapons. The four veteran companies who participated in this battle suffered heavy losses. Casualties, half battle losses.
It wasn't until Horus defeated Terra that the rebels on Mars fled in panic.
As Rodrith pondered, Master Boban Hayden placed his cold iron hand on Rodrith's shoulder.
"So this is my answer. The Emperor is the enlightener of the Mechanicus. There is no doubt that he represents the will of the Mechanicus. Even if he is not an incarnation, he is also a prophet. The prosperity of Mars and the Mechanicum is inseparable from him. This It is an undeniable reality that transcends theology and philosophy.”
"I……"
Roglis will not be able to fully digest this knowledge and concepts for a while, but he has already broken through some of the obstacles.
"……Understood."
The priest nodded.
"May the God of All Machines protect you."
"May the God of All Machines protect you, Master Boban Hayden. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely come to visit you again."
After leaving the temple, Rogris felt inexplicably light.
The priest had suggested letting him rest for a while, but he didn't want to delay his trip because the journey to the Forge Temple of Mareotis was about to begin. He didn't want to delay other people's time because of himself, which was very rare on Mars. shame.
