Frontline Base, 4th Floor, Bioengineering Department Center:
"These two children look quite well-behaved and adorable."
Alexia, dressed in a white medical coat with her hair casually falling over her shoulders, couldn't help but smile as she looked at the two newborn Primarchs sleeping peacefully in the incubation chambers.
Earlier, she had received a notification from Samuel Young to prepare two special incubation chambers, so Alexia knew she would be helping to care for more children again.
As the head of the bioengineering department and one of the boss's trusted confidants, Alexia was responsible for managing the Primarchs' diets during their infancy, ensuring they received adequate nutrition.
Once the Primarchs passed through their infancy, Alexia would oversee their biological and chemical education, leaving no exam or assignment unchecked.
And when Samuel Young was too busy, Alexia often took it upon herself to request armed escorts under the guise of "field practice" and personally led the Primarchs to Africa's rainforests and savannas to observe the natural environment up close.
Her teaching methods, which emphasized encouragement and hands-on experience, had led the Primarchs to view her as both a teacher and a maternal figure.
Especially since her hair color matched that of Sanguinius, Robert, and Ryan.
Now, two more newborn Primarchs had arrived—one with hair similar to the boss's, while the other had a distinctly reddish hue.
Red hair is often due to a mutation in the MC1R gene, so when people with black and blonde hair have children together, there's a chance the child might have red hair. There were plenty of plausible explanations or excuses for this.
But Alexia didn't dwell on it. After expressing her thoughts with a smile, she turned her attention to the holographic screen and spoke to the silently observing Samuel Young beside her:
"The physical data of the two children are normal, not much different from what Sanguinius and the others exhibited during their infancy. Once they wake up naturally, we can conduct a more detailed examination."
Samuel Young nodded in acknowledgment, but…
Well-behaved and adorable.
Indeed, the two newborn Primarchs were sleeping soundly in the incubation chambers, appearing well-behaved and adorable. They didn't cry or fuss; when they were found in the ruins of Minova, they had simply been quietly playing in the sand.
Based on their physical characteristics and the feedback from his psychic abilities, Samuel Young had recognized his two sons almost instantly—
Horus and Magnus.
Horus was one thing, but Magnus, known as the "Cyclops" in *Warhammer 30k/40k*, was also a genetic Primarch.
However, Magnus led a legion predominantly composed of psykers, whose bodies often mutated uncontrollably due to excessive use of psychic powers.
To save his legion, Magnus made a deal with the entities of the Warp—specifically the Chaos God Tzeentch—and sacrificed his right eye.
Due to his arrogance and indecisiveness, always hoping for a miracle with thoughts like "it'll be fine, just a quick look," and despite his good intentions, everything he touched tended to worsen. Eventually, he betrayed the Emperor of Mankind and fell into the "embrace" of Chaos, becoming a Daemon Primarch.
But the young Magnus, lying on Samuel's right, showed no signs of physical or facial mutations, with the only notable feature being his striking red hair.
Samuel Young would not hold Magnus's betrayal in *Warhammer 30k/40k* against his son. On the contrary, he intended to teach him with even greater care.
While some aspects of personality may be innate, Samuel Young, who had extensively studied various parenting books in his spare time, believed that parental guidance and the living environment were equally crucial external influences.
Finally, there was Horus, sleeping on his left in the incubation chamber, sprawled out on his back.
"Great Warmaster of the Imperium," "The architect of the galaxy's downfall," "The traitor who ruined everything"—all these phrases could describe Horus.
In *Warhammer*, Horus was an almost flawless Primarch before his forced corruption. He was ruthless yet kind-hearted, treated his subordinates well, possessed immense charisma, and despised the Imperium's inefficient bureaucratic system.
Horus became a pawn of the Chaos Gods, meticulously manipulated into becoming the tool to plunge the galaxy into endless war, dragging the Imperium of Man and all other races into an eternal conflict.
As Samuel Young thought about the despairing, dark world of *Warhammer* and the countless lives lost in those tragic events, his disdain for the chaos of the Warp grew even stronger, especially after the reconstruction of Los Angeles.
However, no matter how the plot of *Warhammer* played out, the Primarchs before him were his sons. As their father, he felt a duty to raise, educate, and protect them.
After a moment of silence.
Samuel Young shifted his focus away from Horus and Magnus and asked Alexia, "How is the research on the 24th chromosome pair progressing?"
"Well..."
Hearing the question, Alexia didn't rush to answer.
First, she operated the console, bringing up another holographic screen between them, displaying relevant images and video data. Only then did she begin to explain:
"These are UAC's experimental data and analysis reports. Half of them focus on 'reproductive' issues. Boss, as you know, compatibility in human biology refers to the matching of chromosome numbers because chromosomes carry genetic information.
If the number of chromosomes is abnormal, it will directly lead to reproductive barriers, embryonic deformities, and other issues.
Therefore, even if we can use the brain's gamma wave patterns to screen for suitable candidates for the 24th chromosome pair, once the pair is integrated, the candidate's body structure will no longer conform to human standards.
The UAC leadership became increasingly insane in their later stages, experimenting on corrupted individuals, candidates, and normal human beings, trying to create hybrid beings that could grant them immortality. All these attempts ended in failure.
Those studies go against everything Atlas stands for. However, extracting the genetic information from the 24th chromosome pair and integrating it into a normal genetic sequence is highly feasible.
Our only obstacle is that this method of integrating into the gene sequence is currently only applicable at the embryonic stage of cell development and cannot be applied to adults."
"Nanobots," Samuel Young suggested, having grasped the general situation. "The research department is still deciphering all the data on UAC's nanotechnology. Once they finish, I'll have them share the data with your bioengineering department so both departments can collaborate on developing nanotechnology."
"That's precisely what I had in mind," Alexia agreed, adding, "The new arrival, Ziegler Cage, wrote a thesis titled *Nanobiotechnology and the Future of Humanity* during her graduation. She seems to be more skilled in this area than I am.
If we successfully develop nanobots, Boss, it will not only enhance the combat capabilities of our company's forces but also revolutionize the traditional medical system. This technology could genuinely change the course of human history."
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