Traveler of the River of Time and Space-Chapter 522 - 7: Fall of the Empire

However.

The modification technology in this data is incomplete because the complete catalog should contain nineteen biological modification procedures, and it lacks the most crucial one, a procedure called ’Black Shell’ [Interface System]. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The exoskeleton armor of the Space Marines is different from others. They are equipped with the most advanced exoskeleton armor, and the combat environment they face is more complex, making it much harder to operate than other power armors. Conventional operation cannot fully utilize the true strength of the Space Marines, so there is a special modification in the biological transformation technology.

It is known as the implantation of the ’Black Shell,’ the final and most exceptional implantation procedure for Space Marines.

Without this modification surgery, a Space Marine cannot be considered a Space Marine, and they lose the title known as [Warband].

There isn’t much data about the ’Black Shell’; it can only be confirmed as a special substance manufactured in a cultivation tank, which, after being surgically transplanted under the skin, expands and links to the neural bundles within the Space Marine’s body within a few hours.

Several months after, the Black Shell fully matures, forming a unique bio-neural sensor that directly interacts with the exoskeleton armor’s connection points, used for detecting and analyzing the state of the entire exoskeleton armor, including medical, life support, combat damage, etc., and all this information is directly transmitted to the brain via the neural bundles.

It functions similarly to a biological system, specifically designed to aid in controlling the Interstellar Armor.

"There’s quite a bit missing from the modification surgeries inside!" Su Ziyu quickly browsed through the information, muttering to himself, "The data is rather detailed, but where is the Genetic Seed, which is fundamental to the modifications?"

"Why is there no record of it?"

The Genetic Seed is the foundation for all modifications; only with its implantation can a person withstand the full nineteen genetic modifications.

Without the Genetic Seed, an average person, based on their physique, could only undergo three to five genetic modifications.

The Empire soldiers in the underground base are examples of those who have only undergone one to two genetic modifications. They are usually implanted with a ’Second Heart,’ the simplest, easiest, and lowest-cost modification surgery, where an artificial bionic small heart is installed within the thoracic cavity to accelerate blood flow and maintain complete bodily functions when the original heart is damaged.

The manufacturing technology for the bionic heart is fully recorded in the data, and can be produced even with the Wasteland Plane’s technological level.

Usually.

An ordinary Knight of the Empire would undergo three to five genetic modifications, including the Second Heart, bone strength enhancement, muscle reinforcement, multifunctional lungs, etc. If it were a powerful individual like a Holy Blood Rose, she should have undergone no fewer than ten genetic modification surgeries, and might have even received a Genetic Seed implantation. Based on her exhibited superhuman reflexes, this female Warrior must have had the [Superconducting Fiber Nerve Tree] implanted.

"The data seems alright."

"But what about the materials for these genetic modifications?" Su Ziyu pondered, murmuring, "With the technology in the Wasteland, perhaps only the simplest two or three surgeries can be performed."

"I’ll just store it for now."

Upon this thought, Su Ziyu directly ordered, "System, copy the data into the database."

These modification technologies are vastly ahead of what the Wasteland Plane has. The end product could slightly alter the skin tone of the Space Marines, but otherwise, they basically look like normal humans.

The ultimate capability upgrades one from an ordinary person to a superhuman, roughly equivalent to the Legendary Tier in a fantasy plane.

A leap to the heavens!

This is the terrifying capability of the Technology Plane; with sufficient resources, they could mass-produce a batch of Legendary Warriors.

If it comes to actual battle.

The capability of these Space Marines is even more terrifying than the legendary ones because their equipment is also very advanced.

"Empire’s ordinary Knights only undergo at most five modifications."

"Easily dealt with."

"But the modifications accepted by High Tier Knights are a bit too much. If they had the Genetic Seed implanted, their strength wouldn’t be much weaker than the Holy Blood Rose." Su Ziyu thought to himself, "I must proceed carefully now."

"Surely, more than one of them has undergone over ten modification surgeries."

At this time.

Su Ziyu turned his gaze to a Rebel Army member in reconnaissance-type exoskeleton armor nearby. He gently raised his hand to remove the helmet, revealing a competent woman with short hair, her eyes slightly different in color; the right one was deep blue, likely from a bionic eye implant. Her expression was quite shocked at the moment, attempting to move but utterly unable.

——"Mind Suggestion!"

A glimmer flashed in Su Ziyu’s eyes, but he was surprised the next second as she was immune to his psychic intrusion.

This woman’s Spiritual Enhancement Level shouldn’t exceed LV3, theoretically making it impossible to resist.

"Is it due to this device?" Su Ziyu reached towards the back of her head, feeling a small piece of silvery metal equipment.

A faint electric current passed through.

The next moment, the short-haired woman’s expression turned blank.

"Follow me," Su Ziyu nodded in satisfaction and instructed, "I’ll take you to a safe place first."

Managed to capture a prisoner, just right for collecting intelligence on this world.

The battle on the other side had already ended, and those Rebel Army who drew the fire might have all perished. Su Ziyu didn’t want to provoke the Empire’s pursuing forces, so he intended to leave the area first.