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ollieofthebeholder · 23 days ago

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And If Thou Wilt, Forget: a TMA fanfic

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Chapter 11: That all my past results in "if"

Gertrude grumbled to herself, more for show in case of observation than anything, as she painstakingly logged the bundles of statements that had come down from Research that morning. The care she was having to take with the data entry wasn’t really feigned. She was familiar enough with technology, at least modern technology, but this particular machine dated back to the early nineties—she was astonished it still turned on, let alone functioned—and her memory of how to use MS-DOS was a bit rusty. There, at least, she had an advantage over Tim, if the penciled notes all over the pages of the thirdhand operating manual next to it were any indication.

At least the wiring had finally been upgraded. It hadn’t occurred to her that there would be an issue, but evidently the machine, old as it was, had proved to be too much for the outlet it had been plugged into. Fortunately it hadn’t caught fire since she had returned, but it had shorted out twice more, only not costing her several hours’ worth of work because of a large black box Tim had installed that turned out to be a battery backup holding enough power to at least allow her to save her progress before the computer shut down completely. The electrician who’d come by had kindly explained to her that the Archives, unlike the rest of the Institute, were still on a fuse box, and had upgraded it to a circuit breaker. Which also meant the lights had stopped flickering ominously whenever the wind shifted.

It was, however, rather an expensive repair, and she was already betting with herself whether Elias would be willing to budget for an upgrade to the fire suppressant system too.

The computer—which, if the notebook sitting next to the manual was to be believed, Tim had named “Mister Megabytes”—was difficult to use, but Gertrude supposed she should just be thankful Elias hadn’t somehow found a punch card system. It was going to be hard enough to upload anything to it, let alone store it. Fortunately, Tim had thought of that, and had apparently cleaned out every antique store and charity shop in the greater London area in search of floppy disks that would fit the beast. (She’d smirked when she saw the neat stack of receipts locked in her desk drawer, and promptly submitted them to Elias. She had hoped the nosy bastard would have had a heart attack when he saw the total, but alas.) Unfortunately, he’d been unable to fit more than a single statement and associated research onto any given floppy disk.

Gertrude had fortunately found a source for them and ordered in a large quantity. Less expensive than the piecemeal way Tim had picked them up, sadly, but still hopefully a big enough bill to make Elias regret a few more of his life choices.

She sighed, stretched, saved her work. Waited until the spreadsheet had finally committed itself to the disk, then ejected it from the computer and tucked it into the case labeled ARCHIVES OPERATIONS in Tim’s neatest block print. Shut down the computer, ran her hand over the CRT monitor to wipe clean the static—whether it actually did anything or not, it made her feel better—and headed to the break room to make herself a nice cup of tea. That done, she locked herself in her office, set up her shields, and settled in to read Tim’s latest report.

It was…interesting. Most of his reports were. She couldn’t tell if it was just that he was interested in everything and liked to chase down rabbit holes until he either hit rock bottom or encountered a badger or if he was simply hoping to head off every single ritual at the pass, but he’d detailed his research into incidents linked to more than half of the Fears in just a few short months. She could see, of course, how all of them might have involved the Stranger, often because of circus connections, but instead they had been about the Hunt, the Slaughter, the Desolation, the Spiral. (The message I am staying away from the sculptor’s work so I don’t have to give you a statement had both intrigued and worried her in nearly equal measures.)

The most interesting part of Tim’s reports was that most of the incidents he had learned about—or at least most of the recent ones—involved the Dark. Frankly, Gertrude would have thought the Dark was the last of the Fourteen to have anything to do with the big cities Tim and Gerard were visiting. They even called New York the city that never sleeps. And yet, here it sat, lurking in alleyways, behind theaters, in the smallest of gaps between street lights. The latest report was at least from somewhere she might have expected; they were in western Virginia, in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, investigating several local myths, legends, and traditions that had been handed down by those whose roots were deep in the soil.

Gertrude perused the reports. There were three in particular highlighted as having been recent incidents. One, unsurprisingly, was a rather gruesome murder that bore the hallmarks of Skin’t Tom; Tim was planning to pay a visit to the girlfriend of the perpetrator, who’d sworn he was dead a whole week before the murder. The second was a house fire that apparently started because of too many candles, but according to Tim’s notes, the child who had had them all burning had been in a nearby long-abandoned coal mine with a friend, who hadn’t come out, and he’d been crying about the mouth of the night; he wasn’t sure he would be able to get to him, but he would try. The third had taken place in what Tim termed a “ghost town” a few miles from where they were staying, where the rumors were it had been abandoned not because the coal dried up but because of something that stalked the streets; he was vaguer on that incident, which had taken place slightly more than a year previously, but said it was probably real. In the code he was using underlying the reports, unless she was misinterpreting it, was a statement that gave her pause: I know it sounds like the End or the Hunt, but it’s the Dark.

Not I think it’s the Dark or it looks more like the Dark. Tim was one hundred percent certain of that. Gertrude didn’t know why, but if he was sure, she trusted him.

She thought about that for a long moment as she began composing a reply. Not that she trusted him. She had along ago accepted that she trusted Tim with everything she had in her to trust; it was why she had left him in Chicago without hesitation, why she hadn’t immediately recalled him when he’d finished in Pittsburgh, why she hadn’t felt the need to double-check that everything he was sending her as a reply to his emails was true, let alone helpful. It was helpful, but that was beside the point. The point was that she didn’t for a minute doubt that Tim knew what he was doing and was working in the best interest of the Archives, and in her best interest as well. The thing she had to think about was his conviction that it was the Dark.

She didn’t think the Dark was preparing anything in America. Activity was up all around the world—she’d had several statements her in the Institute, and a few more she’d gleaned from her travels that weren’t as prominent as Tim’s. But the simple fact that the Dark was rising—damn Tim for reminding her of that book, now she was going to have to hunt down a copy, she didn’t have time to read for pleasure these days—meant that perhaps she had misjudged. Perhaps the Dark’s ritual was going to begin more quickly than the Stranger’s after all.

She gave Tim a few instructions, sent him a copy of the statement form—he was no Archivist, compelling wasn’t his gift, and it likely wouldn’t produce much of a coherent narrative, even if he had them write it down, but she could at least let him try—and enjoined him to be careful, then closed her laptop thoughtfully. It was Tuesday. Elias was happily engaged with the budgeting—really, she’d thought when she first realized what was going on that he was putting on an act, but he wasn’t, he really did enjoy the mundane bureaucracy and administration necessary in running a place like the Magnus Institute—so she would be unobserved for at least the next several hours. Which meant that if she pulled a few statements and went downstairs to talk them over, he wouldn’t notice.

Thanks to the computer and Tim’s efforts, she knew exactly where to find the ones she was looking for, even though all of them were in the wrong place compared to where they should be. She pulled a few out of various shelves and boxes, tucked her tape recorder into her pocket, and headed to the center of the Archives. There was a barely perceptible crack in the floor, and next to it a board that easily levered up when she pressed a certain spot. Beneath it was an iron ring. She pulled it, lifted, and descended into the belly of the beast.

As usual, there as a sticky, unpleasant sensation as she passed below the floor an closed the door behind herself. The Eye couldn’t reach down here, not easily, so she could pass unobserved, but it also meant cutting herself off from her…patron, she supposed. While she had remained human through dint of unceasing effort, she still relied on it a fair bit, and cutting off the contact didn’t help her mood much. She shook it off as best she could and progressed a bit further.

Once she had descended another level, she let out a low whistle. There was an answering whistle from further down the tunnel, or at least an attempt at a whistle. A moment later, an elderly man with a broad, florid face and rather dusty clothes appeared out of seemingly out of the wall. He gave her what he probably thought was a disapproving glare but actually looked rather like a walrus with indigestion. “Gertrude, what on earth are you doing down here et this time of night?”

“It’s one o’clock in the afternoon, Jurgen,” Gertrude said with a sigh. “You really ought to pay better attention to the passing of time. You’re going to end up doing something foolish one of these days.”

Jurgen Leitner limped closer. As usual, he clutched his copy of A Disappearance in one hand and a heavy torch in the other, although what he thought he was going to do with that was beyond her. He was a coward, and a rather frail man, and the most he could do was drop it and run, leaving the light to possibly distract whatever was following him. “If it’s the middle of the afternoon, what’s going on? Has your assistant returned?”

“No, Tim is still abroad.” Gertrude didn’t bother explaining beyond that. Leitner didn’t need to know what was going on in that level of detail, just that he was safe from being spotted by her assistant. “But he sent me a rather…interesting report. I need your input.”

Leitner snorted. “I very much doubt that. You just want someone to listen to you ramble and nod their head.”

“If I wanted that, I would speak to a mirror,” Gertrude shot back, stung. Leitner had ego, of course, she’d known that for years, but did he have to be so crass as to project it onto her? “I do actually need your input. You have expertise in this matter.”

And I have no one else I can discuss this with, she added to herself. She still wished she could discuss it with Adelard; she would have preferred, given her current options, to discuss it with Tim, and probably Gerard, since she was fairly certain at this point they came in a set these days. But with the boys in Esau County and Adelard reduced to ashes, she was left with an addled bookseller who had believed, like Mary Keay, that he could master the Fears. At least Mary had been honest about herself.

She followed Leitner to the room he had set up as his “study”. He kept precious few books on him anymore, and she had to admit she took a perverse bit of pleasure in knowing that his fear of what he had done meant that he was basically reduced to reading nothing but terrible mass-market romance novels of the sort her mother had once thrashed her for keeping under her mattress. Still, he had two chairs and a table, and he invited her to sit, then poured them each a measure of rather expensive wine.

“All right,” he said, settling down and lifting his glass. “What is it you wish to discuss with me?”

Gertrude laid out the folders containing the statements, and felt a bit of satisfaction at his flinch. To his credit, however, he rallied quickly and sat silently sipping as she tried to put them into some kind of coherent order. The very last one she placed was the most recent, the one she had missed by three days and that Tim had locked in her desk drawer under her instructions; she’d sensed the Dark on it right away and brought it down with her.

“What are these?” Leitner finally asked when she didn’t speak. He had to have known she was waiting for him.

“These are all statements involving the Dark,” Gertrude told him. “All from within the last five years. Take a look and tell me what you think.”

She sat down and sipped at her own wine as he began to read, hesitantly at first, then more intensely. She already knew what he was going to see, or at least she hoped he did. He could be quite obtuse at times. Still…this was obvious, even for him.

As she watched him struggle through the third one, she reached for the latest, more out of boredom than curiosity. The handwriting was neat enough, but bold, pressed deep into the paper. The writer had obviously been quite excited about what she had come to say. Likely it was yet another person who had had an encounter with the People’s Church of the Divine Host, or with Robert Montauk himself, or possibly with the bogeyman.

Then Gertrude’s eyes fell on the name Maxwell Raynor, and she began to pay attention.

Manuela Dominguez was not simply a victim of the Dark that had come to relieve her feelings. She was an acolyte, a relatively high up member in the People’s Church of the Divine Host if her statement was anything to go by, and she had a great deal to say about her actions. She had been on the Daedalus, the third astronaut and the only one to not be an unwitting victim of a Fear. Gertrude bristled slightly at her taunt about Jan—how did she know that, she wondered—but the rest of the statement was too fascinating, and filled her with too much dread.

So. She was right. They were ready, just about.

Across from her, Leitner laid the last statement he’d had to read down. “I can see that you’ve picked a good number of Dark statements, Gertrude, but surely you could just as easily have selected the Stranger or the Flesh, so—”

Gertrude handed him the statement she had just completed. Leitner read it, his eyebrows climbing steadily higher and his face growing steadily paler. At last, he looked up at her. “The Black Sun?” he whispered.

“Any day now, I would imagine,” she said, as calmly as possible. Something about that nagged at her, but she didn’t give it a chance to take root. Not then.

Once she had discussed with Leitner how much help he was willing to give—none—and returned to the Archives, though, she probed at it as she began re-shelving the statements. Manuela Dominguez had stated that the time was at hand, that they were giving her one last chance to capitulate and join them. She never would, of course, but…

But why had they waited?

She had returned to London in November. It had been three months since then. Surely they must have decided by now that she wasn’t answering. Why hadn’t they moved ahead with their plans? Were they waiting for her to come and try to stop them? Surely they hadn’t needed to wait.

Or did they?

Gertrude pursed her lips thoughtfully. Somewhere in the Archives, she ought to be able to find evidence of the Dark’s last attempt at a ritual. It had to have been at least a hundred years ago. Maybe that would give her some sort of hint. Obviously it wouldn’t look the same. Space travel hadn’t been possible and science wouldn’t have advanced far enough for them to even know what dark matter and neutron stars were, so whatever Raynor had done back then…whenever it was…would have involved something else. But she could at least get the shape of it, and get an idea of how to disrupt it.

She wasn’t even sure how to disrupt a dark star. Or, frankly, what they thought it would do to bring…what did they call him? Mister Pitch into the world. She was almost curious enough to let it play out, just to see what it would look like…

Wait.

Gertrude froze, one hand on the shelf. The Eye was pushing back at her, she could feel it, but there was something right on the edge of her attention that…

Abandoning all else, she hurried back to the trap door, lifted it, and took the steps down three at a time. The second she was cut off from the Ceaseless Watcher, she drew in a breath and stepped into the first room available. She suffered briefly from that loss of contact, but she could think.

How had previous rituals stopped? Tim’s research had shown that the last attempt at the Unknowing had been disrupted by the Slaughter…but then she thought of the statement she had recorded when it had finally arrived from Pu Songling. The one about the Nemesis, and the failure of the Risen War. She’d idly speculated about what could have possibly disrupted it before deciding it didn’t matter, that she would put it from her mind and go back to figuring out how to deal with the Unknowing. Now, though, she wondered.

What if…what if what they were waiting for wasn’t some moment that would finish the ritual? What if it wasn’t some grand outside gesture that would seal the fate of the men and fully bring the Slaughter into the world? What if, quite simply, the soldiers had been waiting for the Slaughter itself?

What if the Risen War had simply collapsed on its own?

If it had collapsed on its own, if it had needed no intervention to fail…then there were two possibilities. Either the ritual itself had been imperfect, incomplete, they had been missing some key component of it and simply hadn’t known, or…

Or the ritual could not have succeeded in the first place.

Gertrude put her fingers to her lips as the implications of that crashed down on her. If the Risen War could not have succeeded, did that mean the Sunken Sky, too, could not have succeeded? That the Last Feast could not have succeeded? That the Great Twisting could not have succeeded? That the Unknowing would not succeed? If the Unknowing was doomed to failure without intervention, she supposed that was all to the good, as it would mean she could keep Tim and Gerard away from that danger.

But—she stifled the moan that rose, unbidden, to her throat—but if the Great Twisting could not have succeeded either, if it had been doomed to fail from the beginning, then that meant that she could have left it alone and it would have collapsed under its own weight. It meant that her interference was not only unnecessary, but counterintuitive.

It meant that Michael Shelley need not have been sacrificed.

She couldn’t believe—no. She didn’t want to believe that. She didn’t want to believe she had been so short-sighted, so focused on what she thought was her calling, that she had wasted her life and the lives of her assistants.

Poor Michael. Poor Sarah. Poor Tim, because she was putting him at risk for no reason…

Well. No. With him and Gerard safely out of the country for the moment, they were at least out of Elias’s range. And if she was wrong…after all, she told herself, it was only a guess, a wild surmise. There was still every chance that one of the rituals would work.

So. She would allow Tim and Gerard to keep following their path, to keep researching the Unknowing and ways to stop it. Perhaps they would find something less dangerous and volatile than the C4 poor Adelard had obtained for her, something that would nevertheless do the trick. Meanwhile, the Dark’s ritual would likely happen sooner. She would come up with some kind of plan, figure out what she could do if it did work, and then attempt to find out when the ritual would happen. She could do what she did best—watch, and observe, and know. And then she could act, but only if absolutely necessary.

If she was right, then she would tell Tim and Gerard everything. And if she was wrong, she would tell them that, too, and then they would stop the Unknowing together.

But whatever the result, she vowed to herself, she would not sacrifice either of them. She’d grown fond of the boys, and she would never again be responsible for another assistant’s death. Not if she could prevent it.

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Lighting plays a significant role in the atmosphere and functionality of a space. Electricians in Penrith provide a variety of lighting solutions, from energy-efficient LED lights to ambient lighting designs that enhance the aesthetic of your home or office. They also install outdoor lighting for gardens, pathways, and security purposes.

3. Safety Inspections

Safety should always be a priority when it comes to electricity. Regular electrical inspections can identify potential hazards, such as faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or outdated electrical systems. An electrician can conduct a comprehensive safety audit and provide recommendations to ensure your property meets current safety standards.

4. Switchboard Upgrades

Your switchboard is the heart of your electrical system, distributing electricity throughout your property. If your switchboard is outdated or unable to handle modern electrical loads, it may cause frequent circuit breaker trips or even pose a fire risk. Electricians in Penrith offer switchboard upgrades to improve efficiency and safety.

5. Emergency Electrical Services

Electrical emergencies, such as power outages, sparking outlets, or electrical fires, require immediate attention. Many electricians in Penrith offer 24/7 emergency services, ensuring that help is available when you need it most.

6. Home Automation and Smart Systems

As homes become smarter, the demand for electricians who specialize in home automation has grown. From installing smart lighting systems to integrating voice-activated assistants, Penrith electricians can help you upgrade your home to the latest technology, improving convenience and energy efficiency.

Qualities to Look for in a Penrith Electrician

Choosing the right electrician is essential for the safety and functionality of your electrical system. Here are some important qualities to look for when hiring an electrician in Penrith:

1. Licensed and Qualified

Always ensure that the electrician you hire is fully licensed and qualified to perform electrical work. In Australia, electricians must undergo rigorous training and apprenticeship programs to become licensed, so ask to see their credentials.

2. Experience

Experience matters when it comes to electrical work. An experienced electrician will be able to diagnose problems quickly, offer solutions, and carry out the work efficiently. Look for an electrician with a proven track record in the type of service you require, whether it's residential installations or commercial electrical maintenance.

3. Reputation

Word of mouth and online reviews are powerful tools when choosing a service provider. Look for an electrician with positive reviews and testimonials from past clients. A good reputation is a strong indicator of reliability and quality workmanship.

4. Transparent Pricing

Electrical work can vary in cost, so it’s essential to choose an electrician who provides transparent pricing. Avoid those who offer vague estimates or surprise fees after the work is completed. A reputable electrician should provide a clear, written quote before beginning any work.

5. Good Communication

An electrician who communicates clearly and promptly is a good sign of professionalism. They should be able to explain the work needed in layman's terms, answer your questions, and keep you informed throughout the project.

How to Find a Reliable Electrician in Penrith

Now that you know what to look for in an electrician, how do you go about finding one in Penrith? Here are a few tips:

Ask for recommendations: Friends, family, and neighbors are often a great source of recommendations for trusted electricians.

Check online directories: Websites like Yellow Pages, local trade directories, or Google Maps provide listings of electricians in Penrith, along with customer reviews.

Use social media: Facebook groups and community pages can be valuable resources for finding local electricians. Many electricians also have business pages where you can read reviews and see examples of their work.

Contact multiple electricians: Don't settle for the first electrician you find. Contact at least three electricians to compare their services, pricing, and availability. This will help you make an informed decision.

Verify their license and insurance: Before hiring, always verify that the electrician is licensed and carries appropriate insurance. This protects you from liability in case of accidents or damages during the job.

The Benefits of Hiring a Local Penrith Electrician

Hiring a local electrician in Penrith offers several advantages. First, a local electrician is likely to be familiar with the specific regulations and requirements in your area, ensuring that your project is compliant with local codes. Additionally, local electricians can often respond faster to emergencies or urgent repairs. Supporting local businesses also helps the community thrive, as your money goes back into the local economy.

Conclusion

Electricity is an essential service, and finding the right electrician in Penrith can make a world of difference in ensuring your electrical systems are safe, efficient, and up to code. Whether you're facing an electrical emergency, planning a renovation, or simply need routine maintenance, hiring a professional, licensed electrician is always the best choice.

By following the tips outlined in this blog, you can confidently choose a reliable electrician who will meet your needs and provide high-quality service. Remember to prioritize experience, reputation, communication, and transparency when making your decision, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing your electrical work is in good hands.

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ampselectric · 19 days ago

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vashiislblog · 3 months ago

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Choosing the Right Miniature Circuit Breaker for Your Electrical Needs

MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker is like a safety guard for electrical circuits. It turns off automatically when something goes wrong. For example, if too much electricity flowing through the circuit. This helps prevent damage to our electrical devices and keeps everyone safe. MCBs are used in homes, offices, and factories to protect circuits from problems like short circuits and overloads. These days, MCBs are now preferred over fuses in low-voltage electrical settings because they are more reliable. They quickly detect when there's too much electricity and cut off the circuit to prevent damage. So, it's a good idea to invest in an MCB switch and MCB box to keep our electrical appliances safe.

MCB, or Mini Circuit Breaker, is a safety device. It protect electrical circuits from failures caused by short circuits and over-currents. It's an important part of every electrical connection within a building. At Vashi Integrated Solutions, we offer high-end, affordable, and safe MCB switches to meet your specific needs.

How Does an MCB Work?

Thermal Mechanism: This component responds to prolonged overloads. It uses a bimetallic strip. It bends when heated by excessive current. This eventually trips the switch to disconnect the circuit.

Magnetic Mechanism: This responds to short circuits by using an electromagnet. A short circuit makes a strong magnetic force. It trips the switch almost instantly. This cuts off the current and protects the circuit.

Types of MCBs

Type B: Trips between 3 to 5 times the rated current. Suitable for residential and light commercial applications where the likelihood of nuisance tripping is low.

Type C: Trips between 5 to 10 times the rated current. Ideal for commercial and industrial applications where there may be brief surges in current.

Type D: Trips between 10 to 20 times the rated current. Used for applications with high inrush currents, such as motors and transformers.

Type K and Z: Specialized types for specific applications, such as motor protection (Type K) or for sensitive equipment (Type Z).

Choosing the Right MCB

Determine the Load Requirements: Calculate the total load on the circuit. Then, select an MCB with a suitable current rating.

Consider the Type: Choose the MCB type (B, C, or D) based on the loads and inrush currents.

Check the Breaking Capacity: Ensure the MCB can handle the circuit's max fault current.

Verify Compatibility: Check that the MCB works with your electrical panel. It must meet local codes and standards.

Top Brands Offering MCBs

Siemens: Siemens provides a wide range of durable, technologically advanced MCBs. Their products meet high safety standards and suit various applications.

ABB: ABB is a global leader in electrical equipment, including MCBs. Their MCBs are known for their precision and reliability. They can handle high fault currents.

Legrand: Legrand provides a range of MCBs with advanced features and high performance. Their products protect circuits in homes and businesses. They're effective for both uses.

Conclusion

Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are crucial for modern electrical systems. They protect against overloads and short circuits. You can improve your electrical safety and efficiency. Just know how they work, their benefits, and how to choose them. This applies to both homes and industries. Investing in the right MCBs ensures reliable electrical protection.

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The Lost Primarch of The II

Name: Jovian Malleolus

Primarch Titles: “The unbroken steel”, “The conqueror of the machine”

Race: Human/Primarch

Sex: Male

Numeration: II

Skin Tone: Grayish skin

Distinguishing Features: Numerous arch tech implants and cybernetics.

Mutations: Blue glowing marks that go through his body that carry electricity

Hair Color: Brunette

Abilities:

Bane of the Machine: Jovian was born with latent psychic power and a mutation that allowed his body to generate large amounts of electricity. Combining these two factors makes him naturally gifted with the electromancy and technomancy disciplines, which allows her to manipulate, harness, and produce electricity and exert his will over machinery. This mutation is displayed with glowing patterns on his body. The downside is that he risks his energy base weapons malfunctioning when using them, meaning he needs special gear. Still, this flaw also allows him and his legion to be quite effective against anything possessing electronic or ferrous components.

Cybernetic Enhancement: His cybernetic has an uncanny resemblance to organic life that borders on mockery. This cybernetic enhancements gives him a physical boost and the ability to better integrate with technology.

Wargear:

Storm Breaker: A custom-made thunder hammer that harnesses, stores, and focuses the electricity generated by her body.

Storm Shield

Resolve: An artificer's Tartaros Pattern terminator armor which properly syncs with his cybernetics implant made to accommodate his electric power; this allows him to control any attachment on his armor easily. It also has some modifications that would prevent any attempt to hijack control of his power armor.

Backstory:

Like many of his siblings, Jovian Malleolus was sent through the warp into the unknown, ending on a planet known as node-23576. There the infant primarch's first experience was seeing a bunch of drones shining their lights on his container before trying to break in to take him somewhere else. The infant Primarch remembers screaming in fear and anger as the machine corners him. They finally broke in, and just as they tried to take him away, he released a large electric blast that fried the drones.

After this incident, he wandered off on that machine wasteland for days, looking for shelter and food, eventually coming across another group of humans fighting men made of iron. He watches them lose ground and be overwhelmed by the machines. Quickly rush to their aid, hurling electricity at the machines which cook their circuits. Once the dust has settled, the humans approach the large infant who just saved their life and brought him to their underground shelter. Down they took care of the exhausted infant, sharing what little food they had and letting him rest and recover.

During his time living with those human survivors, he came to comprehend their languages as well as to learn the situation of the planet. He learned how the planet used to be a proper colony, one that was quickly growing thanks to the help of the men of iron and AI, which aided in the development of their community, but then the AI turned against them, starting a bloody battle. For many years they fought and tried to reach out to other planets for backup, yet they never got an answer. Eventually, the machines were no longer satisfied with killing them; they started harvesting them and turning them into half-machine abominations.

Jovian noticed many, if not all, the humans that were there sport all kinds of cybernetic modification. They explain that hadn't figured out a way to remove the control of the AI over their cyborg soldier; they would have gone extinct a long time ago. With a goal in front of him, Jovian Malleolus, as he was named by those who find him, decided to take part in this conflict to recover the planet from the clutches of AI and its men of iron. Jovian was a quick learner and strong warrior; he learned everything he needed to survive the harsh world and how to fight the machines, which was a slow endeavor. Eventually, he took the risky option of bringing the dismantled machines to their bases to learn how they work dismantling, seeing their strength and limitation.

While many criticize this as it could endanger them, he explained that they need to know how their enemy works if they wish to have a chance of survival. Slowly this started to give them an edge over the machine; not only they knew how to exploit their weakness in guerrilla tactics, but it also allowed them to repurpose them into armor and weapons. Slowly they started to reclaim the surface. They took factories and reclaimed old colonial outposts, and thanks to Jovian leadership and power, they finally went from survivors to warriors.

The AI would refuse to go down as easily, and just like her human enemy was adapting, so would she. She started to produce new models of machinery to overcome their tactics. This proves troublesome for the humans and their leader; this forces them to reinforce what they claim and constantly change their strategies, forcing them to adapt quite often. As their progress continued to grow slower and slower, they knew that if they didn't do something, they would again be overpowered by the AI. Jovian knew they were getting cornered; they would need to do something and do it while they still could. There were a lot of discussions of what could be done, and many arguments erupted among them, yet they couldn’t agree on a plan,

Jovian sees his general and soldier bickering and fighting with one another, stands up, raises his voice, and exclaims that if they are going to waste their time getting on each other's throat, they may as well drop their weapon and let the machines harvest them. Furious about his observation, they questioned if he had a plan, which he did. We go for the AI and destroy her. They quickly rejected that plan; it was suicidal! Illogical! that plan would handle them on a silver platter to the bloody machine! Jovian then explained that was the point, the machine is logical, they are not; the machine is rational, they are not; the machine calculated its action, they are not; the machine thinks it can predict them when it can’t.

Their first victory came because they started taking risks, they were unpredictable, but now, the AI is studying them, their tactics, and their capabilities. If they want this war to be truly over, they must be willing to risk it all while they still can. While many refused to participate in this suicidal mission, others showed their full support and were ready to risk their lives to end this nightmare. The plan was simple, to isolate the main base of the AI and to set off an explosive where the core of the AI is; the execution was the messy part. The mission was as bloody as they knew it would be; many lost their lives and saw mechanical horrors of flesh and steel, some even escaping human imagination. Eventually, Jovian and his team made it to the core where the AI rests.

Down there, they were greeted by a horrific beast of steel, built specifically to destroy Jovian; its size tower over all of them, even Jovian. The mechanical abomination slaughtered most of them, with Jovian barely managing to best this machine and set off the explosive, taking down AI and seemingly himself in the process. The men of iron eventually shut down, and the cyborgs under the control of the AI recovered control over their bodies. The long war against AI was finally over.

All the forces eventually rally on the giant crater that once was the main base in which the AI was to recover the body of their fallen comrades and their leader, but to their surprise, their leader was still breathing, even if barely. They all hurry up and try to save his life, and while they manage to stabilize him, his condition is critical. His limbs were mangled, his organs were failing, and the worst part, they couldn’t find implants compatible with his unnatural body… until they searched deeper into what remained of the main of the base.

Waiting there was a custom-made cybernetic implant made with unknown material and technology only seen in the golden age of humanity, made specifically for Jovian body. The realization that had AI managed to capture him and convert him; nobody would have been able to stop her. With a heavy heart, they used those implants on their leader, saving his life but leaving a bitter aftertaste of their victory, as, in a way, the AI managed to get what she wanted, even after her death.

After the war, they slowly rebuilt and made their broken planet a place they could call home. They were recovering and fixing many of the old technology left from the colony days and repurposing and modifying the machinery built by the AI. Even without the machines, life on the planet was harsh since it was completely contaminated. Yet, slowly but surely, they rebuilt from the ruins, learning a lot about their technology and developing a new one, allowing them to thrive on the newly named planet Janus.

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theunaligneddemonprince · 1 year ago

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The Lost Primarch of The II