Telex-type combat robots are cyborg assault troops transformed by a highly mysterious sect of the Mechanicus. They differ from other groups not only in their purpose but also in their unique degree of transformation.
Telex is not a machine in the true sense, but is modified from the human body and is a semi-machine.
The Telex body armor that contained him used the same technology as the power armor technology used by the Legiones Astartes, but they had entered a completely different direction of development.
The huge body armor houses the main organs, nervous system and brain of the transformer's body, replacing all the bones and limbs with an armor-covered mechanical system driven by a built-in reaction core.
This transformation process is very painful, and it also requires the replacement of the sensory organs that humans are accustomed to. These two points determine that surgical removal of the pain center and emotions is necessary.
Therefore, the transformed Telex is a cold and calculating killing machine, but it also maintains a certain degree of independent human consciousness.
Although some people within the Mechanicus believe that this kind of transformation itself has already reached the red line of taboos, fortunately, they are not very numerous and do not truly violate the Crimson Agreement, so they can be retained as a highly difficult technology.
What is also difficult is that the amount of resources required to produce it is extremely large.
The difficulty of making a Telex also depends on the strength of the individual's survival consciousness that needs to be modified, which affects how much usable will remains after the modification.
Therefore, most of the time, Telex transformations are reserved for qualified Forge Guards and Skitarii warriors who have been mortally wounded in battle.
Of course, there are also some transformation objects obtained from more mysterious channels by the unfathomable and vicious Source Husbandry.
Telex are generally produced only by the Order, but they have also been "given" by the Order's Grand Magos to other factions, such as the Cybertronica Legion, in exchange for allegiance and assistance.
Therefore, the terrible Telex also appeared in the Legion's group.
In addition, Telex's most distinctive feature, the very evil-looking faceless helmet, is actually a mechanical detector array hidden under it.
Through it, Telex perceived the battlefield as a wild storm shaped by electromagnetic turbulence, the heat of blood and ground shock waves.
But to process this torrent of data, organic brains must be surgically cut to remove only human senses like sight and hearing.
"Number, yt-0001, received the highest authority command."
There was a dull mechanical echo under the telex's helmet, and then he came to Soshyan under the vigilant gaze of the Astartes, and then knelt down on one knee.
After kneeling down, the Mechanicus symbol on Telex's chest parted from the middle, and a mechanical appendage held a miniature gene extractor in front of Soshyan.
"Start command authority authentication and genetic identification."
Without thinking, Soshyan took off the gauntlet of his left hand and pressed his index finger on the collector.
As a slight tingling sensation came, the tiny needle penetrated Soshyan's skin and took out a small amount of blood.
"Gene identification in progress——"
When Soshyan retracted his fingers and put his gauntlet back on, the other party had also stood up.
"Identification successful, command authority has been authenticated, iris information and facial recognition information collected."
Soshiyang just looked at the other party's evil mirror-like helmet for less than three seconds, and the other party nodded.
"Collection completed and uploaded to the chain of command."
"Can you understand me."
"High Gothic, recognizable."
Soshyan glanced at Sol, who nodded slightly in response.
"My name is Soshyan, and I am the Chapter Master of the Astral Knights Chapter."
"Hello, Commander."
"What is your identity, why are you here, what is your purpose, and who arranged it?"
"We are the Slausa group, codenamed yt. We are deployed here under the order of the highest command authority to defend the area. When the abnormal energy field appears, the area will be cleared. Since the deployer has executed the erasure protocol at the same time, we cannot store it.
Any information about it."
"Abnormal energy field?"
Sol on the side suddenly said:
"In which direction?"
But yt-0001 didn't seem to hear it and just stood there quietly.
Thor was stunned for a second, and then realized that he had made a somewhat stupid mistake - even cyborgs still execute the most basic mechanical logic, and they will only report information to those with authority.
"In which direction is the abnormal energy field?"
Soshyan immediately spoke to relieve Sol's embarrassment.
"Area 1-0-32, this area may be more dangerous, it is recommended that the group approach in combat formation."
"Okay, take us there."
"implement."
After saying that, the green light on the sensors on the heads of all combat robots, including yt-0001, was immediately replaced by dangerous red light.
Then they gathered together neatly at exactly the same pace, forming an assault diamond, protecting the Space Marines behind them.
While following the battle robots, Soshyan noticed that the Eldar seemed to have disappeared for a while.
Finally, in the square, Soshyan saw a bloodstain leading straight into the distance. Following the bloodstain, they found an arch, and the bloodstain disappeared in front of the door.
This is an octagonal door with a span of about two hundred meters, surrounded and reinforced by a bone-like substance, and surrounded by runes from ancient aliens.
It seems that even a Titan can pass through that door.
Perhaps, if there is a chance...
Thor stared at it intently.
"It turned out to be this, I should have thought of it..."
He said in awe-inspiring tone.
"A webway portal."
Soshyan was a little surprised when he heard it, but he was not as shocked as others, because he had already roughly known the existence of the Webway, its function and significance through Brother Said's introduction.
Then everything makes sense. Long before humans discovered this planet, the Eldar occupied this planet and established the Webway Gate to develop it or do some other conspiracy.
But they apparently encountered an accident, and the plan was temporarily shelved. In the end, the planet was owned by humans.
Obviously, the Eldar would not forgive this kind of thing.
"They escaped from here."
Since the bloodstains have disappeared here, it means that the Spirit Tribe entered it not long ago.
"Since this place has been abandoned for so long, it means that they must have fought against the Cybertronica Legion, but were defeated. After a long time, they plan to return here."
Sol stared at the door and expressed his inference.
"Those scouts are obviously here to investigate whether the Cybertronic Legion that defeated them before still exists. Now that they have got the information they want, they should not invade in the short term."
"Do we need to destroy this gate?"
Soshyan patted the grenade on his waist.
"No, we still lack understanding of this thing. If we destroy it rashly, it may cause catastrophic consequences."
"Then leave it here like this? But what if-"
"We have too little information about the situation of the Eldar, and it is unknown how much power they have now, but I think... if they are very weak now, then even if they come to this world, they will not be afraid. The Astra Militarum in the nearby star area is completely
If they can be suppressed, or they have become stronger than before, or have other allies, then we alone cannot fight against them."
Knowing that Sol's speech was the wisest and wisest, Soshyan nodded in agreement.