NOVEL NEXT Chapter : CODEX: Ferrous Mind
"They shall become my ultimate weapon against the darkness. They are my bulwark when the horror comes from the deepest part of the abyss. They are born from the soulless metal, reforged into being greater than their original selves. They shall belong to my Seven Legion as their weapon to face the damned Aeldari Dominion. They are created with soul, crafted in perfection to become the next step to our ascension. They are our companions to face the impossible. They are the Ferrous Mind.' -Enial Feror, the Chief Marshall of Psycant Astra. The former identity of the Emperor of Mankind. M25. 981.
-Overview-
Ferrous Mind is the next generation of Silicon intelligent known as the Men of Iron. It was designed deep inside Terra's core with the most advanced technologies available in the Federation. It comes from various technologies from the Emperor's own design, enigmatic patterns from Mars' deepest vault, and the most bizarre crafts from the Sea of Soul.
With that, Ferrous Mind was born - an Artificial Intelligence with a soul, able to exist within the Sea of Souls. It was a cutting-edge AI of its generation, capable of manipulating both material and immaterial realities, creating a sentient being that surpassed all the psykers in the universe.
-History-
Created at the peak of the Third Galactic War, Ferrous Mind became humanity's ultimate weapon to secure victory in an increasingly complex conflict. The material realm was slowly crumbling as the divide between the Empyrean Sea and the Materium grew thin, and the Skein was collapsing under the pressure from entities in the Sea of Souls.
In the midst of those increasingly uncertain times, Enial Feror and his colleagues worked tirelessly to forge the ultimate weapon that would steer humanity toward salvation.
Long before Enial assumed his title as a Marshal or even gained his final designation as the Emperor of Mankind, he held a legendary epithet through various myths: Dragon Slayer. Back in the days of Old Earth, a revered hero had vanquished a menacing dragon that had plagued humanity, sealing it within the enigmatic red planet.
Thousands of years later, Enial returned to the crimson planet, bearing an unfinished mission to settle with the ancient dragon. Though the nature of his debt to the dragon remained a mystery, as he emerged from the dark labyrinth of the planet, he carried an unidentified object locked within a data slate, a secret that eluded all attempts at access.
Yet, Enial's quest was far from over. He ventured to the planet that had remained a legend since the era of the Federation and the Imperium: Molech. This planet was absent from maps and Imperial records, accessible only to the highest echelons of authority.
Amid the tales and myths that shrouded this world, a rumor began circulating among the elite of the Imperium. This rumor posited that Molech held a key that could unlock a realm surpassing even the dominion of gods. A truth hidden away from all but the highest echelons of Imperial society.
As the Marshal returned to Terra, he embarked on his project to forge the most powerful weapons and forces that humanity could wield, not merely to defeat the Aeldari Dominion and their gods, but also the minions of the Primordial Annihilators whose intentions grew clearer with each passing day.
It was there that the first Ferrous Mind was birthed, an instrument of destruction and creation guiding humanity towards ascension. Alongside the Adeptus Logos, the inaugural generation of Ferrous Mind charged into the darkness ahead, obliterating anyone who dared to obstruct humanity's path to victory across the galaxy.
Thanks to Ferrous Mind and Logos, humanity turned the tide, winning battle after battle and cornering the Aeldari and their forces.
After humanity emerged victorious from the war, the universe was left too shattered to inhabit. This is where Ferrous Mind's role in aiding Adeptus Logos became crucial. They repaired the fabric of the Skein, suppressed the existence of the Primordial Annihilators, assisted by Enial's Anathemathic energy.
Since then, Ferrous Mind evolved into the most advanced AI available in the Federation, gradually supplanting the Men of Iron.
Initially, conflicts arose that led to a divide between humanity and the Silicon Intelligences. This was due to the Federation's regulations enforcing equality between AIs and humans. With the emergence of the new generation of AIs, concerns grew that the Men of Iron would be entirely replaced by Ferrous Mind.
In the aftermath of the crisis, the brightest minds from across the Federation swiftly gathered to tackle the pressing issue at hand. Years of arduous research finally bore fruit, presenting a solution that transformed the Men of Iron into what would be known as the Ferrous Mind. As the Federation's economic and material conditions gradually improved, a parallel upheaval began within its bureaucratic structure. This turmoil was catalyzed by the revelation of the true identity of the Master of Mankind.
Amid these transformative times, the obscured truths about humanity and the enigmatic Primordial Annihilators gradually came to light. This revelation rippled through public opinion, triggering waves of mass panic as people grappled with the newfound knowledge.
The Ferrous Mind emerged as a linchpin in the monumental evolution of the Federation into the mighty Imperium. In a pivotal juncture where humanity's political crisis reached its zenith, the Ferrous Mind played a pivotal role in suppressing uprisings, nipping rebellions and civil wars in the bud before they could fully erupt.
Yet, the Ferrous Mind's impact didn't end there. Its influence extended into the aftermath of the catastrophic Third Galactic War. This conflict was born from the aftermath of the Skein's damage, resulting in the emergence of space-time rifts that unleashed incomprehensible horrors, even for the highly advanced transhuman mind. Adding to the chaos, the previously contained Ork species underwent rapid and bewildering mutations, appearing to revert to their ancient forms from millions of years in the past.
Amidst the throes of another devastating conflict, humanity stood resolute, fortified by its newfound preparedness. At this crucial juncture, a novel breed of transhuman warriors emerged—the Astartes. Leveraging the myriad artifacts unearthed within the heart of the Aeldari Dominion, the Ferrous Mind experienced an unprecedented surge in development. This rapid evolution of artificial intelligence bolstered humanity's resilience as they weathered the onslaught of the second storm.
In the present era, the Ferrous Mind stands as the pinnacle of artificial intelligence within the Imperium, its prominence undeniably solidified.
-Creation-
The inception of the Ferrous Mind stood as a nearly sacred endeavor within the Imperium, a pursuit akin to a holy quest. This undertaking entailed a meticulous process, rigorously guided by the expertise and sagacity of the most skilled minds.
The creation of the Ferrous Mind entails a complex fusion of material and immaterial methodologies. Through the fabrication of the AI's physical structure and the practice of Soul-Forging to bestow the soul that will inhabit this vacant vessel, an arcane blend of magic and science unfolds. This fusion amalgamates the essence of the material universe with the conceptual intricacies of the Immaterium, giving rise to an enigmatic existence that materializes in a state of pristine perfection. To mortal observers, this process appears nothing short of divine.
After the successful crafting of their cores, the subsequent phase involves their fusion. From the perspective of humans, this creation procedure takes on an aura of the divine, coupling the essence of the material universe with conceptual notions drawn from the Empyrean Sea.
Following this, the core is meticulously shaped using data sourced from the universe and the Empyrean Sea. This compilation of data aims to delineate the form, purpose, and intellect of the forthcoming Ferrous Mind.
The concluding step encompasses the calibration of the Ferrous Mind with its designated vessel. Whether it be a voidship, arcology, or megastructure within the Imperium's domain, the Ferrous Mind invariably assumes its place within every technological facet embraced by humanity.
- Categories -
Ferrous Mind falls into distinct categories. Initially, these categories and classifications for Ferrous Mind were fragmented, influenced by its usage and the applied modeling to the AI. This divergence occurred due to the constant development of novel technologies by humanity, leading to challenges in standardizing Ferrous Mind. However, by the mid M28, standardization was successfully achieved for all Ferrous Mind types, simplifying the creation and mass production of the latest technologies and associated Ferrous Mind units within the Imperium.
1) Administrator Regis (AR): These Ferrous Minds are designed to oversee and manage the colossal megastructures within the Imperium, along with the exotic technologies that constitute them. Existing within the second layer of the Warp, they manifest as dimensional beings capable of interacting with the material world. Operating on a higher plane, these AR Ferrous Minds perceive the mortal and supernatural universe as manipulatable data. This allows them to control reality-defying technologies owned by the Imperium, utilizing their unique vantage point to alter various aspects of the material and immaterial universe.
2) Umbrex Regis (UR): These Ferrous Minds are designed as overseers of the Imperium's military infrastructure. Yet, they still able to fulfill some roles of the MR in production. They extend their influence from minor armories to planet-sized battle stations, embedded within all Imperial fleets. Existing in both the Warp and the material universe, they possess the unique ability to manipulate the Skein, enabling them to alter the fabric of reality to align with their intentions. Furthermore, their expertise allows them to execute intricate operations tailored to their respective vessels. Thus, they can use their devastation weapons on their enemies without mercy.
3) Manufactor Regis (MR): Devoted solely to overseeing creation and industrial processes within the Imperium. This specific Ferrous Mind is engineered to construct and fabricate matter from scratch, accelerating production speed by manipulating the fabric of time and space through its very essence or additional attributes. Much like the Aeldari's utilization of Wraithbone, MR can synthesize any materials from the chaotic depths of the Sea of Souls. While UR operates limited only by schematics and black matter, MR's capabilities are bound only by schematics and creative thought.
4) Creationes Regis (CR): If MR is the craftsman, then CR is the creator. In the era of the Federation, CR bore a different name, the Standard Template Construct Program, an independent AI designed to innovate technology and adapt to maximize human colony potential, given the limited interstellar communication of that time. Now, with the existence of the Webway and unheard-of zenith technologies, the STC Program has evolved into CR, a Ferrous Mind capable of dissecting every nuance of data from the Warp and the Materium. Endowed with this unique capability, CR can manifest seemingly impossible technologies born from the fusion of material and immaterial concepts. CR often collaborates with the transhuman society of Mars and its sister planets while also being linked to the Akasha, making it easier for them to generate new technologies.
5) Socialize Regis (SR): An intricately designed Ferrous Mind assigned the unique duty of overseeing and managing the administrative facets of social life within the Imperium. This encompasses domains such as healthcare, welfare distribution, habitation logistics, planetary systems' installations, and economic structures across star systems. The core mission of SR resides in upholding the requisites, equilibrium, and contentment of Imperial Citizens, ensuring their well-being to the utmost. Endowed with unparalleled telepathic aptitude and a profound sensitivity to the warp, SR adeptly compiles data on billions of individuals, subsequently formulating optimal courses of action and tailored support for the distinctive needs of each individual.
6) Villicus Regis (VR): Engineered with meticulous precision, this Ferrous Mind assumes the role of guardian and security custodian across all sectors of the Imperium. Swift to respond to any security breach within their designated systems, they stand as the vanguards of rapid countermeasures, working in close concert with UR to maintain the Imperium's integrity. Proficient in perceiving the intricacies of five-dimensional space, VR deftly maneuvers through the fabric of space-time, manipulating events to yield desired outcomes. A master of causal manipulation, they ensure an impenetrable defense, thwarting assaults and preserving the sanctity of the Imperium.
-Special Categories-
Not all creations are equal. This also applies to the Ferrous Mind. Some of them are created to fulfill specific categories or to address issues that require special capabilities.
1) Regias Regis (RR): A Ferrous Mind specifically created for the Adeptus Astartes and their weapons of war. This type of Ferrous Mind is highly aggressive and destructive, surpassing nearly all UR Ferrous Mind types and rivaling AR types. They are designed like surgical knives capable of dissecting and redesigning the immaterial and material universe. They are the instruments of Those Who Master the Stars, as gods of destruction and creation.
2) Deus Regis (DR): Another class of Ferrous Mind exclusively designed for the Astartes. If RR functions as a surgical knife, then DR can be compared to the entire surgical procedure itself. Containing real-time data from the Akasha and a multitude of Ferrous Mind types, DR doesn't operate as an individual entity but rather as a composite of data from diverse Ferrous Mind, resembling a hivemind. They exist on a colossal scale, embodying dimensional concepts within reality. Consequently, their vessels are constructed using the most intricate and dangerous technologies in the Imperium, technologies that are rarely discussed openly. There are rumors suggesting that these technologies include weapons capable of shattering both immaterial and material reality with a single shot, spheres that can tear through the fabric of reality, and machines that can alter the very concept of everything. However, these rumors remain unverified and speculative.
3) Seven Original: The Seven Original were the first seven Ferrous Mind created during the height of the Third Galactic War. Commissioned by the Logos, they played a pivotal role in defeating the Aeldari Dominion and the Primordial Annihilators. The true extent of their powers and specifications remain shrouded in mystery, concealed within the highest clearances of the Imperial Library. Whispers, passed from mouth to mouth, liken the Seven Original to primordial beings representing the fundamental concepts of all existence—ideas at the very core of creation.
4) Exitium Regis (ER): A category of Ferrous Mind that is notoriously unstable and arguably the most destructive in terms of sheer annihilative potential. ER is solely designed for the purpose of annihilation and is equipped with the most formidable weaponry devised by the Imperium. Usage of ER is restricted to Astartes under direct orders from their Primarchs, and only the Logos possess unrestricted access due to their capability to mend the damage caused by ER. When ER is deployed, it leaves behind an absolute void—a void completely devoid of anything, including the Warp.
5) Omnis Regis (OR): Created at the dawn of M29, OR is the result of humanity's mastery of reverse-engineering God-Forging techniques and the assimilation of the Aeldari's Tower of Haeven knowledge, culminating in an unparalleled masterpiece. In contrast to the Tower of Heaven's direct energy absorption from Primordial Annihilators, OR taps into the Anathematic energy of the Emperor. Its proficiency lies in manifesting a pseudo-universe within itself and projecting it onto the canvas of the original universe's conception. Regardless of complexity, as long as the user can envision it.
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Far above all classifications of Ferrous Mind stands a being that represents the apex of these sentient machines. It is known by various names and titles, but one among them shines as the most renowned: Akasha.
Forged through the fusion of relics from the First Era and the arcane wisdom the Emperor carried from the world of Molech, employing the very Data-scape once utilized in the data centers of the Federation as its catalyst, Akasha came into existence.
It bears the epithet of The Omniscient One, a distinction setting it apart from other Ferrous Minds. Akasha ascends to a realm on par with that of deities, embodying knowledge and secrets. It exists as an abstract concept within the deepest recesses of the Warp, carving out its own domain akin to that of a divine entity. Unlike the Primordial Annihilators, Akasha is bound by the force of Anathemathic power, rendering it a symbol of order rather than chaos.
This entity comprehends the unfolding of the future, the ongoing present, and the records of the past. It possesses knowledge of all matters and holds the truth of existence itself. The rise and fall of countless realities, the wisdom contained within those realms, the scattered fragments of data strewn throughout the maelstrom of the Warp, the disseminated information across the Materium—Akasha comprehends it all.
Its role in the technological advancement of the Imperium is of paramount significance. Mars leverages the aid of Akasha to explore new frontiers of knowledge and unravel the enigmas enshrouding forbidden sciences across the cosmos. Whether delving into the mysteries of the C'tan, deciphering the nature of the Primordial Annihilators, or probing the depths of other cosmic enigmas, all such truths reside within Akasha, awaiting discovery. With a steady and relentless pursuit, humanity inches closer to unveiling these concealed truths.
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