Chapter 384: Construction of a Gloriana
Forge World Mars (Dawnstar Sector), Mega-Orbital Shipyard, The Star-Forge
Construction Site of the New Gloriana
It was Romulus's first time visiting in person.
The Iron Blood lay at one end of the dock, like a half-dismantled metal beast.
The temporarily patched hull was covered with a honeycomb of reinforcing frames, while the shocking gash at the stern still exposed twisted deck cross-sections. Mechanicus personnel in complex robes shuttled through it, constructing models of various areas based on technical blueprints distributed by the Dawnbreakers.
Beside the Iron Blood, an even larger adamantium keel, several kilometers longer than the Iron Blood, was taking shape.
The repair of the old ship and the construction of the new one were proceeding almost simultaneously.
Karna had finally found a suitable day for everyone to relax. After the brief leisure, they should have consciously returned to their respective cells.
But taking this opportunity, Romulus planned to shove Arthur back in first, while he took the chance to come out and have a look, indulging his personal hobby, and also to confirm with his own eyes that the Dawnstar Sector was indeed developing according to his vision.
Romulus had always been most interested in construction.
In the past, he could experience this feeling in a series of simulation games, and also gain happiness from the step-by-step changes in his hometown during his work.
Now, he could control the resources of the stars, making them constantly create value under his mobilization.
This feeling was addictive.
It was just a pity that because he had picked up a job that wasn't exactly relaxing, he rarely had the chance to come out for fresh air.
Romulus examined the robes of the Tech-priests, subconsciously analyzing which Forge Worlds were included.
He began to think about his control over these worlds, then associated it with the subsequent construction and deployment of composite industries around these Forge Worlds. After a quick vote by his internal council, the plans were passed and converted into orders.
Surrounded by the ever-present Victrix Guard, this streamlined and efficient administrative team was constantly transmitting Romulus's will to the officials who should follow it. Even when inspecting his own domain, the Regent could not escape the power he had gathered.
When did indulging in a personal hobby become something I had to be so careful about?
Romulus shook his head, thinking somewhat self-deprecatingly.
The Khan was right about one thing: the Imperium is a giant prison, and the Emperor is their warden.
Although Old Man Gold wasn't their warden now—the ecosystem between them leaned more towards the Emperor watching their moods, even trying every way to provide emotional value to these four ancestors who popped out of nowhere—for various reasons, Romulus still locked himself in.
Too conscientious.
Stepping across the suspended corridor, resting his arms on the railing, the Regent looked down.
Unlike the composite industrial chains resident on most Forge Worlds, Mars's production was more focused on the construction of various large-scale equipment.
Small and medium-sized components had been delegated to various void stations built around asteroids near Dawnstar. Except for retaining necessary STC production lines to ensure rapid industrial transformation in unexpected situations, the planetary-level Forge World had completely shifted to producing large industrial components.
This reflected a reality.
Thanks to the powerful industrial system built by the Dawnbreakers, many Forge Worlds in other sectors had gradually given up orders for primary and intermediate industrial components, delegating them step by step to those industrial planets within the Dawnstar Sector that were becoming more developed with industrial construction.
The Forge Worlds themselves focused on the production of starships, starforts, and other large industrial components, feeding back into the Imperial Navy, enhancing the strength of patrol fleets. The developed supply system simultaneously reduced the patrol costs of patrol fleets, further improving patrol efficiency, reducing pirate activities, and further ensuring resource transportation.
This efficient nation was insatiably devouring the production capacity of various Forge Worlds and Industrial Worlds. They didn't even need to worry about their own overcapacity, only needing to continuously produce, sell, and then expand.
Many Forge Worlds spontaneously began to maintain communication with the Dawnstar Sector, further consolidating the security around the Dawnstar Sector.
Whoever affected the production of these Industrial Worlds affected my production, and must be hit hard.
"We have completed the construction of the initial model for the Dawnlight's Gloriana-class battleship. The keel has been finalized, and we are currently testing and applying technologies for various regional components. Its form references the largest Gloriana currently available for study, the Macragge's Honour."
A clone of Cawl was beside Romulus. His words made Drakus behind them puff out his chest proudly.
His gaze constantly scanned the servo-skulls and mechanical arms hovering around, like a supervisor trying to find out if these mechanical creations were slacking off.
"Regarding component reliability, I intend to apply for the Lamenters to conduct navigation tests before installation."
Since Romulus came in person, sensing the other party's emphasis on the Gloriana, Cawl couldn't help but make a request.
It could be seen that he was in a good mood and wasn't afraid of trouble at all.
Or rather, relying on the Lamenters, who had cultivated one of the strongest ship maintenance teams in the Imperium—or perhaps the strongest—the testing speed would probably be faster.
Though the losses would probably be incalculable.
"Of course. The Lamenters can be in position within two weeks."
Romulus nodded in approval.
From the perspective of political influence, considering this would be the first newly built Gloriana-class ship in the Imperium in ten thousand years, Romulus could accept a certain degree of resource 'waste'.
He also knew very well that most warships in Imperial history forced into service due to substandard technical reserves or rushed schedules had problems.
The appearance of a Gloriana was a huge boost to morale. Conversely, its loss was a devastating blow to morale. The crash of the Imperator Somnium not only dealt a heavy blow to the Imperial Army but also brought endless trauma to the Emperor's own psyche in a place unseen by all.
Romulus didn't want to experience a 'my sun has set' moment.
They still had time, no need to be so risky, so using the stricter 'Lamenter Standard' was fine.
'Lamenter Standard'.
Thinking of the origin of this standard, Romulus couldn't help but curl his lips.
Because of the Lamenters' high standards for themselves and the 'high standards' they imposed on those around them, Karna, who had been worrying about what reward to give these noble Astartes who asked for nothing in return, approached Arthur.
Arthur simply proposed establishing the highest safety standard named 'Lamenter' within the Dawnstar Sector, symbolizing the Lamenters' protection of every human life and property, echoing their ideal as Astartes, and their meticulous protection of humanity in practical actions.
This excited the Lamenters greatly. While declining that it was inappropriate and such honor should be given to the Salamanders, they were extremely excited to receive such affirmation.
They stopped being emo, and recently, besides regular Astartes training, they responded to safety tests from various departments.
Especially in mechanical production.
It must be said, worthy of the genius of honor who could come up with honor banners, renowned relics, and champion titles; every move hit the XP of these Imperial warriors.
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