Warhammer 40k : Starting as a Primarch

"Then what is the focus of our promotion of education?"

"Faith and military aspects?"

Another councilor asked, bringing a satisfied smile to Dukel's face.

The implementation of a policy must be questioned, and its direction determined through discussion to ensure no mistakes are made.

The participation of more legislators will also make future promotion smoother.

"It is tentatively divided into three categories: religious belief, scientific and technological knowledge, and military training."

The galaxy today is in chaos.

Firm belief, profound knowledge, and high military literacy form the foundation for humanity to gain an advantage in war.

These initiatives will also provide a steady supply of high-quality additions to the Heart Network members.

Additionally, Dukel thought of another critical point.

"All research related to the Warp is banned, and demons are simply defined in textbooks. We must excel in propaganda, portraying demons as humanity's primary enemy while obscuring the details of the Warp."

"In simpler terms, we promote hostility toward demons."

Currently, most high-ranking officials and Space Marines within the Imperium are aware of the Warp and demons.

However, for ordinary citizens, too much knowledge of the Warp is dangerous.

Merely writing the names of the four Chaos Gods can corrupt an entire planet.

Thus, Dukel decided to expose the people to the atrocities of demons while suppressing details about the Warp.

As the Primarch spoke, several planetary governors quickly recorded the meeting using their augmented memories.

Their minds, enhanced through modifications, allowed them to recall large amounts of information effortlessly.

While listening to the Primarch elaborate on the future, the councilors contemplated the feasibility of specific implementations.

Gris, the Grand Sage of the Mechanicum, observed Dukel with his mechanical eyes. As he absorbed the meeting's content, his heart churned with unease.

It was evident that this second Primarch harbored great ambitions and deep dissatisfaction with the Imperium's current state.

There were even plans to initiate a grand expedition.

The Emperor's greatness stemmed largely from his launch of the Great Crusade, an unparalleled endeavor.

Gris had never witnessed the Emperor's crusade firsthand.

He could only imagine the immense scale and splendor of that expedition ten thousand years ago.

Yet, the sage sensed that Dukel's ambitions rivaled the Emperor's.

From his words, it was clear this Primarch's conquest was directed at Chaos itself—the unspeakable horrors hidden within the Warp.

This was a campaign that could determine the fate of the entire galaxy and all of humanity.

The meeting stretched on.

Dukel inspired many ideas during the discussions. The computational power of the Heart Network continuously calculated various possibilities, refining the details within the broader framework.

Other lawmakers raised questions, further enhancing the plan's feasibility.

Only after establishing a basic framework for the future did Dukel leave the meeting room.

Even testing it on the Ophelia VII sector alone would involve hundreds of worlds.

Although most of these human worlds were barren, their combined population still numbered in the hundreds of billions.

Achieving noticeable effects would take time.

As the councilors departed, Dukel felt a deep sense of relief.

After addressing so many matters in one session, he returned to his quarters, enjoying a rare moment of respite.

Back in his room, Dukel checked the Heart Network's membership numbers.

The count was approaching the two-thousand mark.

It seemed sending Sister Efilar to comfort the people and wounded Space Marines had been highly effective.

Dukel resolved to personally host a ceremony to further increase membership and computational power.

During a victory celebration led by a Primarch, humanity's faith would surely reach its peak.

By then, the Heart Network's membership could increase exponentially.

As for the sacrifices required for the ceremony, the heads of those corrupted by power would suffice.

Having made his plans, Dukel casually reviewed the memories of current Heart Network members.

Most were grassroots fighters from the Adepta Sororitas, Imperial Guard, and Astra Militarum.

It wasn't that the upper echelons lacked loyalty; it was simply that the blind faith of the rank and file surpassed that of the elite.

With nearly two thousand Space Marines providing spiritual support, Dukel's computational power was abundant.

He began to contemplate and refine methods for advanced spiritual cultivation.

As Dukel immersed himself in these experiments, his spiritual realm resonated with the Warp's projection.

Invisible tides of energy rippled through the fragile barrier of the Warp, washing over the Primarch's mind.

For the first day, Dukel remained in meditation.

The same occurred on the second day.

And the third.

By the fifth day, he finally opened his eyes.

Buzz!

The moment his eyes opened, flames seemed to burst forth, engulfing everything around him.

The room's temperature rose significantly as the magical vision persisted for a full half-minute.

The advanced spiritual cultivation method—meditation—was complete.

An unconscious smile graced Dukel's lips as he entered the Heart Network.

The Heart Network was unusually quiet. As Imperial warriors, its members rarely engaged in idle chatter.

Instead, they dedicated themselves to self-improvement, ever ready to serve the Imperium.

The Network's membership had nearly doubled, reaching four thousand.

Despite the growth, Dukel frowned slightly.

An increase of just two thousand members in five days felt inadequate.

Had Sister Efilar encountered difficulties?

Dukel pondered as he uploaded the advanced version of the mind training method and a new task system.

[Ding! The Lord of the Heart Network has uploaded the mind cultivation technique: Wildfire (meditation).]

[Update: This update includes a points system, transaction system, sign-in section, task section, super-brain assistant, and more.]

The notifications awakened all Heart Network members from their meditative states, and the quiet Network instantly became lively.

"Praise humanity for such comprehensive updates!"

"The advanced spiritual cultivation method is finally here!"

"The entry-level method is so expensive, though."

"I tested the sign-in section and earned a point. At this rate, I could earn four hundred points in a year. It'll only take a hundred years to save forty thousand. Seems manageable."

"That's bad luck. I signed in at 2 a.m. and earned double!"

"Five points for me. Praise the Emperor!"

"Ten here—envious?"

"Looking at it that way, five hundred points for the final level isn't too bad."

"Can we earn points by completing tasks? Let's check them out."

"Subduing a corrupt planetary governor—Level 3? Doesn't seem too hard."

"Look at who issued the mission! It's linked directly to Dukel's office. The Heart Network must be his creation!"

"Only the Emperor's son could build something like this. Praise Dukel!"

"Praise the Empire! I'm accepting the mission. I can't wait to meet His Highness Dukel!"

"The Heart Network isn't a playground. Let me take the mission first!"