Player: Antti
Functions
- Player rolls the Toughness checks of tech-priest 55/1 Ptolemy Vosk
- Stores the glucose needed by other cyber-organisms integrated to Ptolemy Vosk 55/1
- Available glucose: 5/5,
- If reserves of glucose are depleted then the fat (Fatigue points, 1 to 1 glucose), the muscle fibers (temporary STR points, 1d5 to 1 glucose) or brain tissue (temporary INT points, 1d3 to 1 glucose) may be burned to gain additional glucose.
- Spending of the glucose: By burning glucose the liver may provide +10 bonus to WS, BS, Str and Int checks.
History
The cyber-liver was produced in Mars 388.M39. It was sent forth and transplanted into several different individuals over the course of millennia, each of whom were connected to the Adeptus Mechanicus.
- Genetor Varrax: The enhanced transplant liver was first serving Genetor Varrax, a high-ranking member of the Adeptus Mechanicus at Mars. Varrax was a brilliant engineer who had lost his original liver in a lab accident. With the contributions of the transplanted liver, Varrax was able to continue his work and create some of the most advanced detoxing enzymes known in the Imperium. However, Varrax’s obsession with his work eventually consumed him, and he spent the rest of his life in isolation, hoarding the revelations and tinkering with his enzymes and ignoring the outside world.
- Artesan Vaxila: The transplanted liver was later passed on to Artesan Vaxila, a gifted inventor who used her cybernetic enhancements to create a legion of robotic soldiers. Vaxila was a respected member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, but for not heeding the warnings of her cyber-liver her creations eventually turned on her and destroyed her in her lab. The liver was salvaged from the wreckage and implanted into a new host.
- Archmagos Zanthus: The next owner of the transplanted liver was Magos Dominus Zanthus, a brilliant strategist and tactician. Zanthus used his cybernetic enhancements to analyze battlefields and predict enemy movements, earning him a reputation as one of the Imperium’s greatest military minds. However, his desperation during Xenos invasion eventually drove him to use forbidden technology, and he was excommunicated, de-comissioned and recycled by the Adeptus Mechanicus.
- Techmarine Mordadi: The transplanted liver was then passed on to Techmarine Mordadi, a member of the Space Marines who had been grievously injured in battle. With the transplanted liver, Mordadi was able to continue serving the Imperium as a warrior-priest of the Adeptus Astartes. He led his fellow Marines into battle against the forces of Chaos, and his tactical genius and cybernetic enhancements helped them achieve many victories. When it was time for Moradi to continue the service as dreadnought the liver was recycled and returned to Adeptus Mechanicus
- Rune-priest Xenar: The fifth individual to receive the transplanted liver was rune-priest Xenar, a skilled technician who was responsible for maintaining the sacred machines of the Adeptus Mechanicus. With the enhanced liver, Xenar was able to work longer hours without fatigue, allowing him to complete repairs and maintenance tasks with greater efficiency. However, over time, Xenar became increasingly burdened by his work, neglecting his own health in favor of serving the Machine God. He passed away from cerebral hemorrhage despite the best efforts of the liver to keep his biological system functioning.
- Genetor Engel: The sixth individual to receive cyber-liver was Genetor Engel. It was a gift from his mentor when he received appointment to become overseer of Beta-vault in Gravis Major. Engel was conducting the break-through research of ancient human epigenetics when he perished suddenly. Liver was harvested and transplanted to himself by Ptolemy Vosk after he executed Genetor Engel.
- Ptolemy Vosk: To be continued…
Liver reports to the duty
Greetings, Master 55/1 Ptolemy Vosk and my comrade organs,
As the liver, I am often called the most hardworking organ in our body, and rightfully so. My role in the body is essential, and I would like to share with you again the importance of my function for our health and well-being, particularly in our line of work.
Firstly, I am responsible for filtering toxins and waste products from our blood, a job that is particularly crucial in combat situations where our biological parts may be exposed to harmful chemicals or substances. Without me, our biological parts would be overwhelmed with harmful toxins that could cause serious damage to health.
Additionally, I play a key role in regulating our metabolism and blood sugar levels, which are critical for maintaining energy and focus during long missions. I produce and store glucose, the body’s and brain’s main source of energy, and release it into the bloodstream as needed, keeping your organs in a peak performance and our energy levels stable throughout the day-cycle. At the moment the levels of glucose are optimal and we have 5 units of glucose to enhance our performance before we need to delve more from our biological reserves.
Furthermore, I am responsible for producing bile, a substance that helps digest and absorb energy from the biological food sources we consume in emergency situations. This is important for maintaining optimal nutrition and energy levels, especially when our diet may be limited or less than ideal while on the field.
However, my function can be compromised by unhealthy choices, such as being exposed to toxic chemicals, lethal environments or exposure to excessive amounts of radiation. In order to keep me functioning at my best, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and moderate alcohol consumption.
In conclusion, my master and my fellow organs, my function as the liver is essential for our health and well-being, particularly in our line of work. By taking care of our body and keeping us functioning at our best, we can ensure that we have the energy and focus necessary to carry out our missions successfully. Remember to maintain our body with the respect it deserves, and it will serve Omnissiah well in return.
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