Chapter 2: Warhammer 40,000

"Why aren't the Tech Priests here?"

Looking up and glancing at the bridge, Li Meng asked the Servo Skull:

Servo Skull: "The Tech Priests are in hibernation."

Hearing this, Li Meng waved his hand slightly.

"Go wake up some Tech Priests. It's time to get this ship moving."

Tech Priests are priests of the Mechanicus of the Human Empire in Warhammer 40K.

Similar to scientists and engineers, they control all the technology of the empire.

Li Meng had long discovered that the ship was not moving.

It was floating quietly in the dark universe.

The bridge was so large and the degree of intelligence was low.

He alone could not control such a large ship.

The servo skull turned around and floated away...

[You are pioneers and the heirs of the fire of civilization. Please spread the fire of life throughout the galaxy]

[World Mission Activated, Phase 1: Meet the following requirements, population: 100,000, time limit: 5 years, complete the mission to get rewards, rewards: unknown, mission failure: repatriation to Earth]

The golden subtitles appeared again, slowly drifting past Li Meng's eyes.

A world mission, a mission that is impossible to complete.

A population of 100,000 in five years?

With a frown, Li Meng smiled bitterly and shook his head.

The system is really difficult for people. Except for him, no one else can complete it.

Even if he has a population of 50,000, it is very difficult to increase the population to 100,000 in five years.

The bitter smile on his face disappeared, and Li Meng looked thoughtful.

The system will not issue impossible tasks.

In addition to natural birth, there must be other ways to increase the population.

Li Meng thought of the trade mall.

Is there a commodity called "human" in the trade mall?

Thinking of this, Li Meng opened the communication channel.

As expected, as soon as the mission was released, the communication channel was in chaos.

[What a joke, there are only more than 50 people on my ship, how can a population of 100,000 be achieved in five years]

[It's outrageous, do you really think humans are pigs? ]

[Come on, even if it's a pig, it can't give birth to 100,000 in five years]

[What should we do? If the mission fails, we will be sent back to Earth. The Earth has been destroyed. It's better to just say "eradicate"]

[This doesn't make sense. Since it saved us, it will definitely not issue an impossible mission. There must be something we didn't think of]

[Maybe the trade ship has the "population" we need? ]

[How is it possible? Have humans become a commodity?]

[No, it's not impossible. It's very likely. I have to go to the trade mall to have a look]

[No money...]

[Since it's trade, it's a deal between you and me. Has anyone been to the trade mall? Please also tell me about the information of the trade mall. I thank you in advance.]

[It's only been a short time. It won't be that fast...]

[Let's find it ourselves. It's better to ask for help from ourselves than others.]

...

In terms of information, all survivors are at the same starting point.

At least at this time, the trade mall is still a mysterious place for the survivors.

With a wave of his hand, Li Meng closed the communication channel.

Sitting upright on the wide chair, Li Meng looked thoughtful.

If you want to develop the population, you have to find a place to settle down.

Otherwise, the civilians staying in the hibernation capsule will not give birth to your children.

Only when the material life is satisfied can the offspring be born more effectively.

However, it may be a bit unrealistic to want to complete the task conditions by natural birth.

"Huh..."

Taking a deep breath, Li Meng put aside the random thoughts in his mind.

Regardless of whether it is realistic or not, you have to find a place to settle down. You can't let the civilians sleep in the hibernation capsule all the time.

"Click..."

Just then, the hatch leading to the bridge opened.

Figures in brown robes walked in one after another.

They wore brown robes and hoods.

Looking into the hood, you can see some electronic eyes.

You can also see a few mechanical arms sticking out from the robes from time to time.

Tech priests, this is their identity.

In Warhammer 40K, they are the most loyal believers of the Mechanicus of the Human Empire.

As their identity, they control the technology of the Human Empire.

"Great Regent, Tech Sage "Donald" is happy to serve you!"

His voice was hoarse, with a strong electromagnetic mechanical sound.

Looking into the hood, you can see two electronic eyes flashing red.

Compared with other tech priests, he is more mechanized.

Li Meng looked down at his feet.

He no longer has feet, and his entire lower body has been replaced by machinery.

Some mechanical tentacles replaced his feet, like an octopus.

A bit creepy...

"Uh... well, let's make this ship move."

He bent down and saluted Li Meng.

"As you wish..."

He continued forward and stood on the steps on the lower level.

At this time, the tech priests were already in place, standing in front of each control terminal.

Some mechanical tentacles stretched out from their robes and inserted into some slots on the equipment.

Soon, there was a "buzzing" mechanical roar.

All control terminals were turned on, and the bridge became brighter.

Blue holographic screens were also emitted from each control terminal.

In the hood of the mechanical priest, the electronic eyes flashed, as if communicating.

"The Far Journey is at the border of an unknown star system, Regent, should we enter this star system?"

Donald, who was beside Li Meng, suddenly spoke.

A slightly hoarse voice sounded from the hood.

The screen in front of him suddenly flashed, and a map of the orbital movement of celestial bodies in the star system popped up.

Due to the long distance, only seven planets orbiting the star can be explored.

The distance between star systems is not close, at least several light years.

There is a star system in front of us, so there is no reason to go far away.

Without any hesitation, Li Meng ordered: "Let's go!"

...

The universe is vast, boundless, cold and dark.

Outside, the huge Far Journey floated quietly in the dark universe.

It seemed to be moving, but also seemed to be still.

There were no celestial bodies around as reference points, so it was difficult to confirm whether the Far Journey was moving.

As a ship, the Far Journey was not beautiful and was very bloated.

There were six huge double-layer parallel thrusters at the tail.

The hull was stacked forward along the thrusters...

The shape of the whole ship vaguely resembled the shadow of a church.

The superstructure had many golden decorations, including skulls, statues, and some spire-like symmetrical structures.

The overall color was dark, and the dark Gothic style was extremely strong.

Suddenly, the Far Journey, which was shrouded in darkness, had some bright lights flashing on its huge hull.

Although the vacuum cannot transmit sound, one can feel the vibration of the ship.

The next moment, a white light shone from the tail.

The propeller at the tail of the Far Journey ejected a white tail flame hundreds of meters long.

The light of its tail flame was very dazzling in the dark universe, like a comet.

Under the powerful thrust, the huge ship slowly moved forward...