To seize this opportunity, the most crucial thing for Rostov is to complete the construction of the Orbital Ring.
This not only concerns Rostov's future strategic position but also directly impacts its survival and development in the upcoming Expeditionary Force.
Each section of the Orbital Ring carries vital functions, whether it's food production or industrial manufacturing, all of which are fundamental to Rostov gaining greater benefits in this Expeditionary Force.
Sufficient food supply can not only solve Rostov's own food pressure but also provide ample supplies for the future Expeditionary Force and guarantee subsequent immigration and development plans.
It's important to know that even if this Expeditionary Force lasts for a very long time, the immigration and development plan will proceed simultaneously. Governor Alex will not change this plan because of the war; in fact, he will accelerate the immigration process to take advantage of the protection of the large army.
Industrial capacity, on the other hand, can provide even greater assistance for the Expeditionary Force and development, especially the production of weapons and ammunition, which will provide necessary supplies for the Expeditionary Force, thereby promoting Rostov's development.
Didn't a certain island nation in the 3k era emerge from the shadow of being a defeated nation and quickly transform into a modern developed country by repairing equipment and providing logistical supplies to the beautiful country during wartime?
Therefore, even if the Orbital Ring could complete two more sections now, just being able to produce more food and set up more forge factories would significantly change the entire situation.
Although an Expeditionary Force might be protracted, lasting for hundreds of years, and Rostov could seize this opportunity for rapid development, the impact of completing it as soon as possible versus completing it in the latter stages of the war is entirely different.
If the Orbital Ring can be put into use in the early stages of the war, Rostov will be able to gain the upper hand in resources, technology, and military, thereby occupying a more favorable position in the Expeditionary Force.
Conversely, if construction is delayed, Rostov might fall into a passive position in the war and even miss the golden opportunity for development.
So, to accelerate the construction of the Orbital Ring, Governor Alex sought out Wise One Christen.
Wise One Christen was currently busy directing some barges, originally used for transporting ore and Orbital Ring components, to salvage the eight destroyed Space Necrons warships.
The wreckage of these warships not only contains valuable alien technology but also serves as an important research sample for the Imperium to understand the Space Necrons alien civilization.
Governor Alex had already agreed to hand over one Scythe Class and two Shroud-class to Griya Forge World, and Griya Forge World would provide Governor Alex with satisfactory compensation for this.
This transaction will not only bring much-needed resources to Rostov but also further strengthen the cooperative relationship with Griya Forge World, laying the foundation for future development.
As for the remaining five ship wrecks, the Inquisition requested one Scythe Class and one Shroud-class, and they would drag the wreckage away when reinforcements arrived later.
The Inquisition's interest in this alien technology is clearly not limited to research; they likely hope to further understand the Space Necrons threat through these wrecks.
Mariupol Forge World also wanted these wrecks, but they failed to obtain a Scythe Class, only getting one Shroud-class.
Nevertheless, the wreckage of this Shroud-class still holds extremely high research value, and Mariupol Forge World clearly won't easily let go of this opportunity.
The remaining one Scythe Class and one Shroud-class were reserved by Cawl, who stated he would get Governor Alex some exciting little gadgets.
Cawl's promise undoubtedly filled Governor Alex with anticipation for this transaction, as Cawl's technology and resources are among the best in the Imperium.
Therefore, Wise One Christen was extremely attentive to the wreckage of these alien warships, especially when she discovered that some of the wrecks were even self-repairing, which greatly intrigued her.
Wise One Christen clearly hopes to further unveil the mystery of Space Necrons technology through these wrecks.
Although the Space Necrons alien civilization has been around for a long time for the hammer players of the 3k era, for the Imperium of the 40k era, it is an alien civilization they have only gradually come into contact with in the last one or two hundred years, and the Imperium's understanding of it is very limited.
Now that such excellent research samples can be obtained, no Tech-Priest is willing to give them up.
For the Wise Ones of the Adeptus Mechanicus, these wrecks are not only valuable research materials but also an excellent opportunity for them to pursue knowledge and technology.
"Wise One Christen." Governor Alex greeted Wise One Christen.
"Governor Alex, are you here to see me about something?" Wise One Christen saw Governor Alex and had to stop her work to show respect to Governor Alex.
Through the wreckage of the three alien warships, Governor Alex had already become an important partner of Griya Forge World, and Wise One Christen had to show this respect.
"Yes, I believe you already know that the Imperium is about to launch an Expeditionary Force against the Rostov Sub-Sector to destroy the alien civilization we are facing, right?" Governor Alex got straight to the point, explaining his purpose: "The starting point of this Expeditionary Force will be Rostov II, so I hope you can accelerate the construction of the Orbital Ring to provide sufficient logistical support for the upcoming Expeditionary Force."
"I think we've already discussed this issue before." Wise One Christen was clearly not very satisfied with the results of the previous discussion on this matter, but she patiently explained to Governor Alex again: "I've already said, I need more workers. If you are unwilling to provide me with a sufficient number of workers and convert them into Servitors, even if Griya is a Forge World with extensive experience in building Orbital Rings, we cannot accelerate the construction progress."
Last time, although the discussion between Governor Alex and Wise One Christen on this issue wasn't exactly an unpleasant parting, both sides were actually not very satisfied with the outcome.
Governor Alex was dissatisfied that Wise One Christen wanted to turn his people into Servitors, and Wise One Christen was dissatisfied that she couldn't get enough workers.
But this time, when the old matter was brought up again, Governor Alex's answer was somewhat beyond Wise One Christen's expectation: "How many people do you need to complete the entire Orbital Ring within three years?"
"Three years? This timeline is a bit tight, but if you can provide me with 500,000 people, it shouldn't be a problem." Wise One Christen quickly calculated and then quoted a number she thought was more appropriate, leaving room for Governor Alex to bargain.
Her bottom line was 300,000 people.
However, to Wise One Christen's offer, Governor Alex replied: "I will hand over all 700,000 criminals on Rostov II to you. I don't care how you use them. In three years, I want to see the Orbital Ring completed."
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