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“That of the Machine God, The Void Dragon,” TalOS began as the Emperor returned his vision to his son, “Is he not the guiding God that you say does not exist?”
“That is what he chose to show you.” The Emperor said as the tools that were within his hands were returned to the belt which wrapped around his waist. The Architect of Mankind’s chest widened and shrunk as he took in large amounts of breath. A calming gesture.
“Then to the Void Dragon and us the Mechanicum, does he not guide us?” TalOS suggested to his father as a poised question.
The Emperor shook his head, “It was mankind developing technology that brought him to the cradle. Our deal was that I shall give him substance and he will give his secrets to mankind through their dreams. He did not guide mankind, only traded his knowledge for the substance that I diverted to him.”
“What of the Cult?” TalOS asked forthright without fear upon his mind.
“The Cult was unusual, but I believe he did so to save himself.” The Emperor said clearly as he waved his hand, “When AI rebellions tore asunder the Federation of Terra it severed all ties from the Void Dragon and the rest of humanity. With the Warpstorms rolling across the universe and both Terra and Mars depleted of life he was lacking in souls. Knowing that he could sustain himself from faith, he created your Cult.”
TalOS could easily tell the hints of frustration within the voice of the Emperor. It is the disapproval that an ally would scorn upon another for their unrespectable behavior that they could not stop.
“To this day, my Son, I do not fully understand what it was that brought those wars which forced me to walk among mankind today.” The Emperor became a small bit solemn at those words, “The Void Dragon does not realize what he created. While he is a being whose worship does not directly worsen the state of humanity it becomes a shadow from which others hide behind.”
TalOS thought to himself for moment, then another moment. His mind racing, “What do you think caused the Rebellion?”
“It was the first omen that times are changing.” The Emperor declared as he looked both into and beyond TalOS.
>Then the first step to destroying our enemy is learning their past
>Traitors within the cult will be tracked down and purged.
>Maybe removing the cover is the right idea…
