After the Regent's return to the Imperium, Alex could even leverage the network of Chapter relationships he had built over the years to integrate these dispersed forces, forming a powerful attack cluster to participate in the Indomitus Crusade!
By then, this joint force composed of multiple Chapters would become a formidable contingent under Guilliman.
If circumstances were ideal, Alex could act preemptively without waiting for Guilliman to formally launch the Indomitus Crusade.
He could directly disseminate Primaris technology within the Rostov Sub-Sector, rapidly arming troops using the existing industrial base, and then raise an Expeditionary Force to begin the great work of rebuilding the Imperium.
With his foreknowledge of the future and ample preparation time, it was entirely possible for him to achieve significant breakthroughs before Guilliman awakened.
If Alex could accomplish all of this, having established a powerful Primaris legion and even reclaimed vast swathes of lost territory by the time Guilliman awakened, then even Guilliman, as a Primarch, would likely have to show him respect!
Such an achievement would be enough to leave an indelible mark on Imperial history.
Therefore, at present, seizing the precious opportunity before the various Chapters withdrew, Alex had to quickly establish deep friendships with every participating Chapter.
At the very least, he needed to ensure that these Chapters would actively respond to his call when support was needed in the future.
This not only concerned the security of the Rostov Sub-Sector but also his future position in the Imperium's power structure.
To achieve this, Alex unhesitatingly used the substantial points he had earned from resolving the Necrons' Throne World and the Ork Battle Moon.
After carefully browsing the exchange list, Alex's gaze was firmly drawn to a piece of equipment with immense strategic value—the Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour.
This latest miniature released by GW, which had only just been announced and not yet officially released, had its STC Template already appearing on the exchange list, tempting Alex to acquire it.
As the pinnacle of the Imperium of Man's single-soldier defense technology, the Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour did not originate from the Mars Mechanicus but was developed by the mysterious Saturnine Technical Conclave, representing the most indestructible protective technology within the diverse technical systems of the Great Crusade Era.
Its thick armor plates, reinforced skeletal structure, and unique thermal diffraction fields generators all highlighted its unparalleled defensive capabilities.
According to Chapter archives, this armor was personally modified by Vulkan, the Lord of the Fire Dragons, during the Great Crusade, enabling it to play a decisive role in key battles such as Istvaan V.
Although its production was scarce due to complex craftsmanship and a bulky form, making it far less common than Ironclad or Tartaros pattern Terminators, this very scarcity highlighted its preciousness.
This armor not only symbolized supreme glory but also meant that on future battlefields, he would be able to wield the Imperium's most powerful single-soldier weapons—whether plasma bombards, heavy disintegrators, or disruption fists capable of tearing through armor.
The Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour was both the ultimate defensive bulwark and the perfect vessel for destruction.
Alex planned to establish a dedicated production line in the Rostov Sub-Sector for manufacturing this top-tier equipment, the Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour.
Although limited by complex production processes and scarce material supply, the capacity of this production line was destined not to be very high, possibly unable to fully meet the equipment needs of the Ashen Knights Chapter itself.
But Alex was well aware that the ability to independently produce such top-tier equipment held significant strategic importance—it would not only enhance the Chapter's equipment level but also become an important bond for long-term cooperation between the various Chapters and the Rostov Sub-Sector.
In an era where Imperial technology was gradually being lost, a production line capable of stably producing Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour was far more valuable than a simple supply of weaponry.
It represented the continuation of technological heritage and would become a key bargaining chip for the Rostov Sub-Sector to enhance its influence among the Space Marine Chapters.
To further solidify strategic relationships with the various Chapters, Alex specifically exchanged for a dozen sets of unpainted "blank" Saturn-pattern Terminator Armour from the exchange list.
These precious original armors remained in their pristine factory state, without even the most basic Chapter markings applied, making them perfect as special gifts for the various Chapters.
Although each Chapter would only receive one set, Alex knew that for any Astartes Chapter, such a set of original Terminator Armour was priceless.
They not only represented the purest manufacturing craftsmanship but also allowed the receiving Chapter to customize them according to their own traditions.
This unique value was enough to make the various Chapters develop a special fondness for the Rostov Sub-Sector.
Alex deeply understood the strategic significance of these valuable pieces of equipment—they would become important bargaining chips for rallying the various Chapters in the future.
When Rostov needed Space Marine support, these gifts sent in advance would be the best justification and negotiation terms.
More importantly, this favor had to be personally delivered by him as the Planetary Governor, never through Gutierrez or the Ashen Knights Chapter.
Alex was well aware of the subtleties of political maneuvering—the identity of the gift-giver was often more important than the gift itself.
If Astartes Monks were to deliver them on his behalf, this favor would become an internal exchange between Chapters, completely unrelated to Alex's political achievements and influence as Governor.
He had to ensure that the various Chapters remembered the generosity of the Rostov Planetary Governor, not some intermediary from a Chapter.
This also meant he couldn't immediately summon his technical consultant, Ovilia.
As Governor, he needed to first handle the liaison with the various Chapters, ensuring that each set of Terminator Armour was accurately delivered to its intended recipient.
However, after a period of busyness and arranging all matters, Alex still took half an hour to find Ovilia in the small reception room of the Governors Office.
"Treating an ordinary human bitten by a venomous snake, without any enhancements or genetic modifications?" Ovilia's mechanical optical eye flashed with a stream of data after hearing Alex's request, then returned to calm.
"This is a very simple matter; whatever effect you wish to achieve, the Adeptus Mechanicus's technology can accomplish it," her voice carried the unique electronic quality of the Adeptus Mechanicus, yet revealed clear nonchalance.
After all, in her view, this didn't even qualify as a technical problem.
Simply treating a mortal bitten by an ordinary venomous snake, requiring neither genetic adjustment nor complex bionic modifications, was utterly insignificant compared to the cases she routinely handled involving Warp contamination or alien technology.
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