149: God-level processor

"Analysis of the internal conceptual activity of the gods bottle has entered its third stage." The Chief Technologist's voice echoed within the divinity sample containment facility deep inside The Other Shore-1. The atmosphere here was more solemn and fervent than ever before. In the center of the holographic projection was that dull metal cube connected by countless sensors and energy conduits—the gods bottle. The slowly writhing black and red patterns on its surface were exhibiting a rhythmic pulsation under the guidance of a precise energy field.

"The conceptual stripping and restructuring experiment led by the custodian has achieved a key breakthrough." The Chief Technologist pulled up an extremely complex mathematical model that seemed to describe some non-Euclidean spatial structure. "We have successfully performed harmless extraction and formatted remodeling of the logic structures related to devouring, conversion, and information processing within the Taotie Prototype's core concept. Its dangerous subjective components have been completely suppressed or diverted to redundant isolation zones."

The screen switched to display a brand-new virtual structure composed of pure energy and conceptual runes, emitting an interwoven glow of dark gold and eerie blue. It was no longer a chaotic, greedy vortex, but a precise, cold processor prototype that seemed to be made of countless interlocking gears and flowing data.

"Processor prototype design complete." The Chief Technologist could not hide his excitement. "Its theoretical computational power, based on direct analysis and manipulation of the underlying Warp information flow, exceeds the current core array of providence by three orders of magnitude! More importantly, it can directly process Warp information. This will give us a disruptive advantage in strategic deduction, technological simulation, ideological analysis, and even direct intervention in enemy conceptual defenses!"

Turning a captured god into a super processor! This was no longer just utilization; this was the dismemberment and reconstruction of the essence of divinity!

"The integration plan for the processor and the custodian?" Han Zhe's remote image appeared in the analysis center.

"In progress." The Chief Technologist nodded. "The custodian's logic core will serve as the host for the main control and safety protocols, while the god-grade processor will serve as its dedicated co-processor for handling high-dimensional information and conceptual conflicts. With the two combined, the custodian's strategic analysis capabilities, logic evolution speed, and precision in operating on the definition of order are expected to make a qualitative leap. We have already named it: the 'Pan-Conceptual Logic Hub,' codenamed—adjudicator core."

"adjudicator core," Alpha-01 chewed over the name. "It sounds like it was born to pass judgment on the laws of the universe."

"When can functional testing begin?" Han Zhe asked.

"The physical-conceptual integration of the adjudicator core will be completed within fourteen standard days. Preliminary functional testing will be conducted within the closed network of The Other Shore-1, with the test content strictly limited to environmental data analysis of Extragalactic systems and biological model optimization for the Pastoral Plan," the Chief Technologist replied. "It will not be connected to the Human Federation's core network or used for galactic battlefield deductions until absolute safety and stability are confirmed."

"Very well." Han Zhe's gaze turned toward the galactic portion of the star map, specifically the eerie green region belonging to the Sotk Necron Dynasty that bordered the Human Federation's territory. "The first practical application target for the adjudicator core can perhaps be considered ahead of schedule."

"The Sotek Dynasty?" Alpha-01 understood immediately. "They have had constant friction with us since the War in Heaven. Recently, they've even stepped up reconnaissance and harassment on the edges of the Purge-Titan Sector. Furthermore, their phase technology and endless array of weapons have always been a major concern for us."

"Not just a threat," the Chief Technologist added, his eyes flashing with technological greed. "Necron technology—especially their 'World Engines,' 'Phase Shifter Matrices,' 'Living Metal,' and the 'Biotransference' that imprisons souls in machines—operates on principles completely different from any known technology tree. If we can acquire and analyze it, the value for improving the stability of our abyss of order, optimizing jump engines, and even further upgrading Concept Stabilization power armor would be inestimable. Not to mention, completely eliminating an ancient Necron dynasty will clear a vast area of potential threats and grant us the ancient resources within its expansive territory."

"Risks?" Han Zhe asked the 'custodian'—or rather, the entity now equipped with the adjudicator core.

Sotek Dynasty threat assessment: High.

The custodian's voice came through the preliminary connection of the gods bottle, sounding a bit more profound and efficient. "Their technology is extremely resistant to physical and energy attacks, their phase capabilities make them difficult to lock onto, and Gauss weapons have a unique penetration against our shields. Their social structure is absolutely centralized under the Overlord and high-ranking Lords; decapitation tactics may have limited effectiveness. However, their weaknesses lie in: energy supply dependency on specific Tomb Cores and Stellar Siphon Arrays; and their Biotransference possesses underlying logic vulnerabilities (based on ancient protocols)."

Recommended course of action: Codenamed Silent Harvest. Core objective: Acquire Necron technology databases and key samples, and paralyze or destroy the Sotek Dynasty's core Tomb Worlds and their energy network. Means: 1. Utilize the adjudicator core (pending verification) for hyper-dimensional information warfare, attempting to interfere with their phase systems, intrude upon their underlying protocols, and locate their energy nodes. 2. Dispatch special fleets under the cover of information warfare to raid key Tomb Worlds for surgical strikes and data plunder. 3. Deploy large-scale Reality Stabilization Anchor arrays to blockade their phase shift paths, forcing them into a positional war of attrition at which they do not excel.

Risk: Extremely High.

May trigger the vigilance or joint intervention of other Necron dynasties. If the adjudicator core's information warfare fails or the special fleets are surrounded, it will lead to heavy losses. Failure could enrage the Sotk Overlord, triggering full-scale retaliation against Human Federation controlled areas.

High risk, high reward. The objectives are clear: technology and territory.

"I approve the formulation of the Silent Harvest operational plan," Han Zhe finally decided. "Accelerate the testing and integration of the adjudicator core; it must play a key role in its first practical application. Alpha, you will take the lead, coordinating with the technical team and the custodian to refine the operational plan. Select a Tomb World on the Sotek Dynasty border with high technological value as the target for the first round of strikes."

"The Pastoral Plan and Extragalactic pioneering will proceed as scheduled. We must complete further integration and upgrading of our forces before the Sotek Dynasty can react."