"I'm not crazy." Hearing August's confused question, Stetman was obviously stunned for a moment, as if he was doubting whether he really had a mental problem: Lan
"Doctor Luo Mi also issued a certificate for me."
Maybe this is not the first time he has been asked similar questions.
"Romy Hadley was a psychiatrist hired from Tarsonis specifically for Dr. Egon Stetman, a leading authority on modern psychiatry."
Lieutenant Colonel Sparks of the Skigel Research Station immediately explained to Augustus: "The diagnostic results show that Dr. Stetman does not have any mental problems."
"He just ingested too much terazine." Regel, the imperial weapons expert introduced by Stetman just now, sighed: "This dangerous gas can expand the malleability of human thinking and further enhance perception.
.For scientists engaged in scientific research, terazine is of great help."
"But the side effects are also very obvious. In severe cases, it can cause hallucinations, mental loss, and even madness. The Beisher people are one such example."
"Yes, it's like a poisonous mushroom." Stetman suddenly interjected, which immediately choked Reger.
"You must reduce your intake of terazine." Augustus stared at Steitmann's unfocused eyes: "Dr. Egon Steitmann, we have lost such an amazing and talented person like you.
The scientists will be a huge and irreparable loss to the Tyranid Empire."
Terrazine is an absolute contraband in the Tyran Empire. The reason why Augustus allowed top scientists like Stetmann to ingest trace amounts of terrazine to increase the speed of research was also to gain valuable time before the end of the world.
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The side effects of terrazine are not limited to this. The more doses you take, the deeper your connection with the void. At the moment, this means getting closer to the current controller of the void, the god of darkness, Amon, who fills the entire void with boundless rage.
That's what drives people crazy.
This is the price that must be paid.
Those xel'naga scholars in the empire must also be prepared to be devoured by madness before they decide to come into contact with forbidden knowledge.
Therefore, they must also be placed in a heavily guarded place like the Skigel Research Station for close monitoring.
"Ah! Yes, yes, Your Majesty." For a moment, Stetman blushed, blushing at Augustus's compliments.
On the other side, Zeratul, who was following Augustus, just silently looked at this young human who had already become one of the top scientists in the Terran Empire at a young age.
Both scholars and warriors deserve the respect of the Dark Templar.
Zeratul believes that Egon Stetman may seem timid, but he also has a brave and strong heart.
"Take us in to see the new things you have created recently." Augustus waved his hand.
"I heard it's a new technology that uses a psychic matrix to directly jump troops?" Prince Arcturus put his hands behind his back and said astonishingly:
"That's something from the Protoss. We are very optimistic about the prospects of this technology."
If it could, the Imperium could leap Tychus in the face of its enemies.
"Yes, we are just borrowing it for use." Reger did not appear restrained at all in front of the emperor, nor did he show off like those guys who were eager to show off.
In the Tyran Empire, Moebius technology is synonymous with black technology.
"Have you developed warping technology?" Zeratul was surprised when he heard this, even with his calmness.
This is no less than the primitive people in the tribal stage making hydrogen bombs with their hands.
The warp gate of the protoss can directly teleport the native protoss troops several light years away to the battlefield, but it only takes a few seconds. In the eyes of humans, this is a miraculous skill.
The warp technology itself is the result of the protoss' reverse engineering research on the Xel'Naga portal, but to this day they themselves have not understood the real principles behind this technology.
In other words, the template is actually placed in front of humans, and they can also research similar things through their own reverse engineering.阑
However, so far, the Tyranid Empire has not been able to analyze the principle of the Protoss Portal, let alone its prototype Xel'Naga Portal.
I can’t understand even if I copy it.
"With the current technological level of the empire, wanting to independently develop warp technology is tantamount to wishful thinking, almost crazy." Regel said frankly: "We can directly teleport soldiers, but we still have to use your crystal towers and souls.
Energy Matrix.”
What Regel said was not very clear, and he was hiding something. But according to what he meant, humans have already developed something similar to the Star Spirit Portal, but the energy is not enough to keep up, so they can only continue to use Kedarin
Crystals and Psychic Matrix.
In the final analysis, whether it is energy or the basic framework of technology, the paths taken by humans and protoss are very different.
But just like this, this is already quite incredible. It is hard to imagine what kind of support the Terran Empire has invested in technological research and development.
Humanity's warping technology must be very immature now, but given time, they may not be able to make a breakthrough.
"This is enough to surprise me." Zeratul said honestly: "We originally thought that, at least in this era, it would be impossible for you humans to master this technology."
"very impressive."
Zeratul didn't feel that humans had stolen the protoss' technology, but instead admired it.
When the dark end is coming, the Tyranid Empire is a staunch force against Amon the Dark. What else can the protoss be stingy about?
At least, the broad-minded Zeratul didn't care. And Augustus directly brought Zeratul in to see him, which showed that he didn't think he would have any resentment.
"Sometimes, how can you know how great you are if you don't try it." Stetman laughed twice, his face flushed, and he felt that his face was very bright.
Stetman also participated in the reverse engineering research on the Protoss portal, and worked almost non-stop. When he was tired, he would reward himself with a shot of terazine, and would not rest until he collapsed with a green light in his eyes.
He didn't have any small ideas and was a jerk. He worked so hard just because Augustus said that everything you do is for the empire and humanity. In his heart, Stetman always wanted to realize the value of his life.
"I feel honored to receive your praise." Reger bowed and said.
As they spoke, they had already entered the interior of the Skigel Research Station through the elevator.
The interior design of the Skigel Research Station is so stunning that even Zeratul's eyes light up. The white walls, floors and ceilings look neat and beautiful under the warm orange light, and sophisticated experimental equipment is also displayed.
On a geometric counter that is as orderly as a puzzle.
The internal design of the research station obviously incorporates a certain Xel'Naga art style. It is not just a simple pile of objects. The walls, floors, ramps and domes are naturally connected into a work of art.
The knife is carved stroke by stroke in a huge stone. To support the behemoth main body of the building, strong high-rise steel frames and concrete supports are inevitably required, but it seems that these traditions are not used at all in the Skigel Research Station.
Material.
Extremely coordinated, there is no redundant space, and nothing else can be crammed in. Whether it is at the artistic or technological level, the Skigel Research Station has broken through the existing boundaries and reached the extreme.
This made Augustus wonder that compared to destroying the world, Narud might be more suitable for art.
Just like an unparalleled giant spaceship, the Skigel Research Station is also divided into countless small spaces by countless closed aisles, corridors and grilles. If a person wants to explore every part of the research station just by walking,
A corner, then even a few years may not be enough.
The research station was filled with small hums, but it did not appear noisy or disorderly at all. When passing through a closed cabin marked as highly dangerous, even Augustus's meager ability to sense psychic energy could
Feel the malice unleashed by hundreds of hybrids.
Here, Imperial scientists at the Skigel Research Station will catalog these hybrids based on their origins and genomes to determine their main distribution areas.
From this, it can be found that as a twisted product of genetic engineering, hybrids are constantly evolving like the zerg, and new, more powerful hybrid varieties are replacing those that first appeared.
Finally, the vertical elevator Augustus took arrived at a large laboratory covered with gray metal panels. The ice-blue lights looked slightly dark and cold. There were consoles everywhere and flashing blue holograms.
Video screens and Imperial researchers in white uniforms, with a large amount of artificial light pouring in from the slanted windows cast into the alloy walls.
Among them, a giant crystal tower firmly locked by metal brackets immediately attracted the attention of visitors.
This crystal tower may be a hundred feet high, and its carefully carved void crystal conductor is emitting a green flash. With the light and icy cold air released by the void crystal, a ring of spiritual atmosphere ripples towards it.
Spreading around, tiny bits of light dust fell on the floor like grains of sand in an hourglass, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
"This is the Xel'Naga Crystal Tower." Regel introduced: "These crystal towers come from the Xel'Naga Temple under the Skigel Research Station, just like the ones found on the Xel'Naga World Ship.
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"The Xel'Naga Crystal Tower is a priceless treasure. They are rare in number and extremely precious." Zeratul also looked up at this huge crystal tower. These mysterious ancient relics are older than all known civilizations. Even as time passes,
It still remains to this day.
The Xel'Naga Crystal Tower looks very similar to the Dark Crystal Tower used by the Protoss Dark Templar. In fact, the energy they use is void energy. However, both in terms of construction materials and artistic style,
You can see the difference.
It is worth mentioning that Zeratul immediately sensed the psychic reactions of many protoss in the Skigel Research Station. It seems that there are also El Protoss here, and there are quite a few of them.
No wonder humanity has made such rapid progress. It turns out that this was Tassadar's tacit approval, and he even sent a large number of protoss scientists to help Augustus study and deal with hybrids.
These phasers have spent hundreds of years or more refining their craft, and humanity would benefit greatly from learning even a smattering of their knowledge.
"Can this technology really defeat our troops?" Augustus looked back from the Xel'Naga Crystal Tower: Lan
"Is there any risk?"
"The safety is very high." Regel said: "Even if the jump process is forcibly interrupted, the soldiers who have not completed the jump will be temporarily left in the psychic matrix."
This security is even higher than Tal'darin's warp gate, because although the warp distance of Tal'darin warp gate is much higher than that of their cousins, the price is that there is a certain chance that the teleporter will be
shred.
Of course, this was not worth mentioning in the eyes of the high-ranking Tal'darin lord, but it was just for eliminating a group of weaklings under his command. They couldn't even survive the jump, and setting foot on the battlefield was nothing more than a humiliation.
"Without further ado, let's start testing now. We won't be able to stay in Skigel for too long." Arcturus said:
"Regel, let us know when you are ready."
At the moment, they are just waiting at the Skigel Research Station for the fleets of the Moebius Corps to arrive one after another. Once assembled, they will go to the planet Atrias in the Sigma sector to search for the doomsday prophecy spoken by Zeratul.
"I can guarantee that it will be absolutely foolproof." Stetman couldn't help but boast.
"Oh?" Arcturus's smile was cold and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle:
"How can you guarantee that? But don't worry, Dr. Stetman, the empire will only punish losers."
"Uh-huh" Stetman was startled, then remembered that the harsh and stern Prince Arcturus was far less easy to talk to than the emperor.
"What was I talking about just now?" Stetman broke into sweat on his forehead: "I understand."
"I'm talking!"
"Heh"
"There may be some problems with his memory." Lieutenant Colonel Sparks.
"I've seen it." Renault complained: "It's Alzheimer's disease."
At this time, Regel checked with several researchers for a while, then walked to the main control panel to operate it himself. His pair of white mechanical prostheses contained secrets that could serve as an interface to connect to the computer to crack the system.
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"Start jumping."
As all researchers evacuated from the surroundings of the Xel'Naga Crystal Tower, the jump began:
In a series of shining beams, an entire Moebius Legion combat team appeared under the ring of the crystal tower, including Moebius Marines, Marauders, and Evil in black and red power armor.
Bat-Mechs - even a Thor!
"I have to say." Renault's expression was strange. He never thought that one day he would embrace the glory of fighting: Lan
"This looks a little bit evil, this is so weird."
"Unexpected." Arcturus also said: "When can it be put into actual combat?"
"This depends on how many crystal towers we can transform and send them to the battlefield - not only the Xel'Naga crystal towers, we can also use the Protoss." Regel said: "Besides, the Protoss Empire is rich and powerful, and they almost never
Damaged Crystal Towers will not be recycled and repaired."
"Currently, it can only be equipped by a few battlecruisers of the Moebius Corps."
"Your memory of the Protoss Empire still remains a long time ago, Mr. Regel." Zeratul pointed out that life is not easy for the protoss now.
"Even if it is only equipped with a few elite troops, it can often achieve miraculous results." Arcturus was only a little disappointed when he heard Regel's words.
From the transport ship to the surface, even the airdrop pod takes several minutes, but with only the crystal tower, it only takes a few seconds to jump an elite unit.
Warp technology allows you to assemble troops faster.