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Chapter 109: Eden’s Doppelganger
Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Eden’s DoppelgangerWithin the secret bio-lab, every tank housed a clone of Eden.
This project had begun when Eden brought Moss back from the derelict space ark. Now, the experiments had reached near-perfection.
In the Warhammer 40K universe, creating doppelgangers was standard practice among many powerful figures.
The Emperor himself had multiple avatars, and the renowned tech-sage Belisarius Cawl was famous for his Persona Matrix, a layered consciousness far beyond what ordinary beings could comprehend.
Cawl's doppelgangers often said, "Each of us is Belisarius, yet we're not him..."
Eden had a similar ability to create doppelgangers, though he couldn't match Cawl's level and couldn't produce fully independent personalities. Instead, he could split his consciousness, multi-tasking by controlling multiple avatars.
In effect, each of Eden's doppelgangers was him.
This required substantial mental energy.
Without sparing a glance, Eden bypassed the first row of cloning tanks. These initial, basic clones weren't what he needed at the moment.
Moss had progressed to the third batch of customized clones.
As for whether this was Eden's main body or an avatar, that was a secret only he knew.
Walking further, he arrived at the third section, where more specialized clones were being developed.
Staring at the bizarre versions of himself floating in the tanks, Eden raised an eyebrow:
"What's all this? I don't recall authorizing these designs."
Each tank held a modified version of Eden's clone. There was a grotesque version, an insectoid version, an octopus version, an ogryn version, and even a large-eyed, anime version.
Moss admired them, a hint of pride in his voice:
"These clones are inspired by ideas I gathered on the tech forum. Don't you think they're wonderful?"
Eden glanced at the clones in silence, then nodded, remarking, "You're quite proactive with your re
The process had cost him 500,000 units of Hope Energy.
Simultaneously controlling multiple bodies created an unusual sensation. His main and doppelganger consciousnesses operated independently yet remained unified.
For Eden, it was a manageable strain.
The clone's eyes snapped open, and he pulled free from the cords, stepping out of the tank.
Stumbling a bit, he began a series of exaggerated movements.
Observing, Moss assumed it was some kind of ritual.
In reality, Eden was merely doing a set of calisthenics to adjust to the body.
Quickly, the clone's movements became fluid, as natural as his own body.
Satisfied, Eden equipped his doppelganger with special armor, a cloak, and a small psyker staff.
Lifting the staff, the clone focused its powers, generating golden lightning that pulsed menacingly.
In full force, the psychic energy would easily devastate everything around it.
"Well done, Moss. This body is perfect!"
Eden nodded approvingly as his clone subdued its power, standing quietly to the side.
Leading the clone out of the bio-lab, Eden paused, turning back to Moss,
"By the way, your modified oil recipe is far superior to Kaul's. Well done."
...
Meanwhile, in the tech workshop...
Kaul finished designing the latest sentry mech, tossing the blueprint aside with a grumble,
"This is ridiculous. There's always more to do. I need time for my own research!"
Lately, with Eden assigning him endless weapon design and optimization tasks, he had little time to enjoy browsing the tech forum.
Absentmindedly, Kaul opened the forum and immediately erupted in anger.
"Outrageous!"
There, pinned at the top, was a popular post:
"Moss's Modified Oil Recipe is the True Original! (P.S. Approved by the Governor Himself)"
Kaul seethed, "That lying thief Moss, spreading nonsense again!"
Furious, he clicked on the post, ready to lash out and ban Moss's accounts.
Only to find himself blocked.
"Who muted all my accounts?!" he yelled, distraught.
His cries drew Webby's attention. The Machine Spirit promptly restricted his forum access entirely.
"Webby... Machine Spirit, please... I can't live without the forum!"
In his workshop, Kaul's pleas echoed pathetically.
At the entrance to the tunnels...
Eden, now appearing as a frail psyker, stood before the thick iron door.
Pouring his full awareness into this clone, he designated it as his primary control.
As workers operated the machinery to open the heavy door, Eden's doppelganger stepped inside without hesitation.
Once the door closed, he gazed into the pitch-black passage, which had already claimed nearly a thousand lives.
He knew the real adventure was just beginning...
(End of Chapter)
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