Alex's intercontinental factory was still under construction, but Griya's intercontinental factory had been operating for countless years, and its huge Forge was clearly visible even when approaching the planet.
The 3k era rumor that the Great Wall of Seres could be seen from space was a myth, but seeing a huge factory on a planetary surface here was not.
Griya Forge World is the setting for the games "Space Marine" and "Bolter," where Titus tore apart a Daemon Prince and Kaito banished a Great Unclean One.
Although this planet had always been plagued by disasters, thanks to its main Forge network, "Crown of Graeae," which possessed a Warp engine and could move itself, Griya Forge World had always suffered heavily but had never fallen or been completely devastated.
Although for the Tech-Priests of Griya, having to rebuild the planet every few hundred years was indeed painful, it was still better than the entire planet being destroyed and the whole Forge World perishing.
However, because the planet had been invaded by both Chaos and Orks a hundred years ago, the Inquisitor responsible for investigating the matter, in addition to taking Titus, also imposed a blockade on the planet.
The planet was only unsealed after that Inquisitor was executed for corruption.
Fortunately, the planet's main Forge was not affected; otherwise, Griya Forge World would truly have cried itself to death.
However, it was precisely because of this that the Sages on this planet were very interested in the arrival of Mai Mai and Twilight, and the orders they brought.
"Lord Mailin, Griya Forge World is willing to accept the order you mentioned, but for an important planet like Rostov, which will become a Sub-Sector Capital in the future, isn't just one Orbital Ring insufficient?" The Sage sent by the Adeptus Mechanicus of Griya to negotiate spoke in a tempting tone: "Our Griya Forge World has a very long history and profound technological heritage! We can meet all your needs!
Since your dynasty, Lord Mailin, has obtained the development rights for the entire Sub-Sector, why not consider cooperating with us for in-depth development of this Sub-Sector?
We can provide you with various facilities and production licenses, including shipyards, and even the construction of Hive Cities and planetary transformation are well within our capabilities!
Furthermore, if there are any war-related needs, our Titan Legion can also provide assistance."
Because the Forge World had been blockaded for a hundred years, Griya currently needed a large number of orders to reignite the Forges on the planet that had been cold for a century.
Although the main Forge was a flying space station, there were still many intercontinental factories on the surface of Griya.
The Forges in these factories had all been extinguished in the past hundred years, which was a huge blow to Griya Forge World; they were now seeking how to rekindle the fires and restore the planet to its former prosperity.
Facing the demands arising from the development and construction of an entire Sub-Sector, even the proud Adeptus Mechanicus Sages would condescend to proactively discuss cooperation with Mailin, and their attitude was very enthusiastic and friendly.
However, Mai Mai merely shook her head and sighed: "If possible, I would certainly hope to cooperate with Griya Forge World! But Rostov Sub-Sector is located in Mariupol Sector, and the Forge World of that Sector is also eyeing this huge piece of cake!
I am merely a humble Rogue Trader, and my dynasty is but a tiny one, too small to offend any of your Forge Worlds.
Why don't the two of you discuss how to divide this cake?
I don't really care, after all, buying from anyone is still buying Adeptus Mechanicus products, isn't it?"
Mai Mai's words effectively kicked the ball to Griya's Sage, leaving them to consider how to handle the matter.
"But you still came to Griya to order an Orbital Ring," Griya's Sage simply pointed out.
"Yes, I don't deny that, after all, the Forging Supervisor of Mariupol Forge World also admitted that they don't have the capability to build an Orbital Ring." Mai Mai, with an indifferent expression, frankly admitted this to Griya's Sage.
In fact, Mariupol's Forging Supervisor didn't say he was incapable, but Griya's Sage obviously couldn't go to Mariupol's Forging Supervisor to confirm this point, so whatever Mai Mai said was fine.
After all, it was an undeniable fact that Mariupol Forge World did not take this business.
Facing Mai Mai's words, Griya's Sage smiled, then said: "In that case, Rostov Sub-Sector can have more than one Orbital Ring, can't it?"
"Orbital Rings, of course, there can be more than one." Mai Mai was certainly interested in building more Orbital Rings, but he spread his hands helplessly: "Unfortunately, the Ecclesiarchy only agreed to pay for Rostov II, this Orbital Ring. If I want to build more, I'll have to pay out of my own pocket!
Although Inquisitor Alex has given me immense authority, for such a large project, I wouldn't dare to make the decision alone.
However, Inquisitor Alex is a reasonable person. Captain Titus, the Second Company Captain of the Ultramarines who saved Griya Forge World a hundred years ago, was rescued by him from the Inquisitor who took him, and is now on Rostov II.
If I can persuade him with suitable conditions, I think he shouldn't mind building a few more Orbital Rings, or other structures, in Rostov Sub-Sector."
After Mai Mai finished speaking, Griya's Sage's eyes became a little more playful, and he then asked a seemingly unrelated question: "This Inquisitor Alex seems to have more power than that Inquisitor from back then?"
"It's hard to compare; an Inquisitor's power is the result of multiple factors working together." Mai Mai did not directly answer the Sage's question, but explained in a subtle way: "However, Inquisitor Alex is a Lord Inquisitor, and his Planetary Governor appointment comes directly from the Imperial Palace on Holy Terra."
Upon hearing this, Griya's Sage's eyes narrowed, and he nodded very seriously, then said: "Lord Mailin, you previously proposed exchanging local planetary mining rights for cooperation; this matter can be discussed.
How many planets can you offer? If you want to develop an entire Sub-Sector, Griya also needs sufficient returns."
"Before we discuss this, I have a question." Mai Mai suddenly showed a somewhat embarrassed expression, but then still asked the Sage: "By the way, can you build Orbital Rings around a star?"
"Building an Orbital Ring around a star?" Even Griya's well-informed Sage had never heard of such an outrageous request.
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