With the help of the Crown of Knowledge, Jacob learned that this world was much larger than he once believed. There were countless worlds. Armageddon was also just one of the trillions of planets that made up the galaxy, but it was not Not all of these worlds are inhabited by humans.
Some are ruled by hateful greenskins, others are home to a tall, monstrous alien race called the Eldar, and there's an entire region of the galaxy that's home to demons and those who serve them—
The Eye of Fear.
Most of the human world is ruled by the Imperium, which is ruled by the Emperor, who is no longer called a god in the Engine of Knowledge, but a sanctified great man who created the Primarch and led mankind to defeat the Dark Night. leader, whose broken body now exists inside a giant machine on Terra.
The Emperor was assisted by countless bishops, administrators, rulers, and tax collectors, and his armies traveled the galaxy aboard massive ships capable of sailing among the stars.
Jakob also learned that all other races and nations were enemies of the Emperor and Mankind, seeking to destroy the Emperor's rule and his realm at all costs, and that brutal wars were being waged by the Emperor's armies across the galaxy. and his enemies, with Space Marines at the forefront of many of these wars.
He had witnessed the founding of the Legions Astartes in ancient times, when the Emperor still walked among the people.
Jacob saw the founding of the Empire, and then the terrible war with Horus, the leader of heretics and traitors, in which the nascent Empire fell apart, the Emperor was wounded, and Horus was killed.
He saw many Space Marines and their Primarchs join Horus's treachery and break their oaths to the Emperor.
He saw them enter the strange place in the galaxy known as the Eye of Terror, and watched them degenerate into something inhuman.
Jacob understood that he now had secrets that were hidden from most people, and he could not reveal them to those who did not know them. He tremblingly recognized the powerful power of the four Chaos Evil Gods, who were the ultimate demons. , always working hard to subvert the human empire.
Khorne, the Blood God, the Lord of Slaughter, his men charging into the battlefield laughing with an insatiable desire for slaughter.
Tzeentch, the Eternal Change, worshiper of all wizards, allowing them to learn the darkest secrets of magic.
Nurgle, the Plague Master, spreads plague and disease to the ends of the universe with his followers.
Slaanesh, the Lord of Desire, the corrupted god of unspeakable pleasure, to whom all those who indulge in pleasure fall.
At this point, Jacob sincerely hoped that he wouldn't need to know any more.
After that, he learned about the long and glorious history of the Astral Knights from ancient times to the present. More and more knowledge poured into his eager to learn mind, and he absorbed it all like a sponge.
Then another piece of hidden knowledge shook his soul.
Their gene seeds come from an erased legion whose history has disappeared from all records for some reason. They are the last ethnic group of this legion.
Their primarch, Atharxerxes, King of Kings, Father of the Undead Army, and his genetic ancestor.
This knowledge made Jacob gasp. Accepting it was far more difficult than accepting others, but the knowledge engine seemed to not only have a transmission function, it also calmed Jacob's thoughts and subconsciously accepted it. .
Later, he saw how numerous and hideous the enemies of mankind were, and how few powerful warriors were available to resist them.
He understood now why the testing of candidates was so brutally difficult, that the warriors who stood between humanity and their enemies in such dark times could have no flaws.
Hymns, mantras, and prayers filled his mind, many of them he understood now, and they could focus the warrior's spirit and make his faith strong along with his strength.
He now better understands the changes that have occurred in his body. He has gained knowledge that allows him to understand. He knows that he has been implanted with a second heart, as well as modified muscles and glands, allowing him to breathe poisonous gas and eat food. Poisonous food without harm.
His senses have become sharper and his body tougher. He knows that he can now recover from any injury that can't kill him immediately. He doesn't even need medical treatment, just enough time. He has even learned basic battlefield medical treatment and how to deal with it. Burns and severed limbs.
Most of his body is now wrapped in a flexible black metal carapace, and he knows that the many plastic steel interfaces protruding from it are connection points that allow his body to be connected to what all Space Marines wear like a second layer of skin. The armor creates a connection.
As time went by, more and more knowledge flowed into his consciousness. He learned about weapons and their uses, tactics and organizational structure, ten basic offensive tactics and four defensive postures.
He smiled as he understood this, his brain's pleasure centers stimulated by the exquisite structure of the ancient machine.
Then there is the current structure of the Chapter. Companies and tactical teams form the backbone of the Chapter. In addition, there are also organizations such as the Apothecary Association, the Armory, and the Priestly Monastery. Some of them with unique talents will Be absorbed into these auxiliary organizations.
He then saw the path he needed to take to advance in the Chapter, he learned that he would first serve as a recruit in the Tenth Company, and after long combat patrols, if he survived he would first become a Official sergeant, and assigned to different companies and tactical squads according to his talent and strength.
The knowledge continued to flow in endlessly, searing everything into his memory, making him wiser and filling his mind with love for his Chapter, his Legion, and his Emperor from the inside out.
"Jacob, raise your arms."
The pharmacist's voice suddenly came to mind, and Jacob's joints creaked as he did so.
"very good."
The pharmacist nodded and stuck a probe into his armpit.
Jacob felt the other person's follow-up movements. The feeling was strange and not painful, but he could feel something peeking into his body.
The knowledge implanted in his mind told him that he would become more and more familiar with these sensations over the years.
"Now move your fingers."
Jacob did as he was told, and the pharmacist lowered his head again and put away the probe, looking like his work was done.
"You can stand up now."
Jacob stood up from the ground, and the other warriors around him were still sitting.
Then he subconsciously looked at himself. His huge body was wrapped in a loose robe, but he didn't feel much difference. In fact, he felt lighter, more proportionate, and stronger.
