>>5376348>>5376349Technically (Other than the word of the techpriest) this could still be classified as an automated base defense system, not necessarily an abominable intelligence. No different than a ship activating the tarantula's. Thus far we haven't seen indication of self awareness!
https://youtu.be/Y4ROczQmpMQIt's all pre-recorded, algorithmic responses to events. Only the trial of Saint Turing can confirm whether or not it has crossed the threshold into abominable territory.
Chalk it up to a surprised techpriest and relatively newish cult son members (damn, they definitely are NOT yet Techmarine worthy so much for that)
Damnation, all these precious defense drones being destroyed. . .