Reborn as Humanity’s Emperor Across the Multiverse

Beyond all else, what Samuel admired most about Konrad Curze was this: despite his betrayal of the Emperor, Curze had steadfastly refused to align himself with Chaos and had imposed strict limitations on the actions of his own Night Lords.

Unlike other fallen Primarchs, especially someone like Lorgar, who yearned for the power of the Warp with an almost insatiable hunger, Curze viewed the Warp as a "dark reflection of the universe"—a manifestation of its shadows and chaos.

In Curze's eyes, the Warp was not inherently evil but rather a representation of the universe's uncontrollable forces and corruption. He understood the Warp's corrupting nature and its relentless cruelty, and he accepted that no matter how much humanity struggled, it would never truly escape these forces.

This perspective further distanced Curze from the Emperor, whom he perceived as overly idealistic and blind to the universe's harsh truths.

Curze frequently reflected on the Emperor's actions and the ideals of the Imperium, but he consistently concluded that the Emperor's grand vision was doomed to failure. He harbored deep dissatisfaction with his father's methods of governance, believing them detached from the grim reality of the galaxy.

As a result, isolated and burdened with his prophetic foresight, Curze saw his eventual schism with the Emperor as inevitable. Rejecting the Imperium's principles, he chose to side with Horus during the Heresy.

Ultimately, Curze actively sought death and was assassinated by an Imperial Assassin in a decision that seemed both tragic and poetic.

From what Samuel understood of the events and depictions in Warhammer 40k, he resolved to give this son of his—bound to him by blood—the care and attention Curze had been so sorely denied in the original timeline. To this end, he decided that Tina Losrian would serve as Curze's adoptive mother.

Though Alexia was unparalleled in her capacity to raise and educate, she was presently fully engaged in the ongoing projects for the Battle Knights and Sisters of Battle in Universe 13 (Trench Crusade). Her responsibilities left her unable to care for Samuel's sons directly.

Thus, Samuel turned his attention to Tina Losrian.

As queen of the elves and a figure of immense stature within both her race and the wider Imperium, Tina was renowned for her calm demeanor, wisdom, and nurturing compassion. Even headstrong and eccentric Primarchs like Mortarion and Perturabo often showed her deference, respect, and even a form of "filial piety."

Her maternal warmth was a force that could soothe even the most wounded souls, guiding them toward a better path. Samuel was confident that Tina would not only guide Curze but also provide the necessary care and love for Lorgar, should the need arise.

Samuel didn't merely see Tina as a helper; he viewed her as someone capable of becoming a pillar of strength in both children's lives. Tina could provide Curze and Lorgar with genuine maternal love while offering rational and emotional support during moments of critical temptation—such as encounters with Chaos—helping them maintain clarity and resolve.

Samuel knew that paternal and maternal love were irreplaceable. For any child, but especially the Primarchs of Warhammer 40k, who were often shaped by traumatic experiences and childhood scars, these bonds were vital.

Aware of this, Samuel believed that only through parental love and guidance could these extraordinary children transform from "outsiders" into more balanced individuals.

Admittedly, the dynamic among his sons was often a source of mild headache for him.

As their father, Samuel couldn't escape the "ties of family." But as long as he held dominion over the Prime Universe, maintaining order across all subsidiary universes under the Imperium's banner, humanity could continue to progress steadily.

Even if his sons sometimes schemed against one another or vied for influence, their respect and loyalty to him as their father remained unwavering.

The bond between father and sons was indestructible.

Thus, incidents like the tragic father-son conflicts of Warhammer 40k—the infamous betrayal, rebellion, and heartbreak—would not occur here.

Samuel's relationship with his sons ensured that the Imperium, under his leadership, would continue to thrive. Regardless of external turmoil, the core of the empire remained as solid as a rock.

Samuel quickly set aside his wandering thoughts and dismissed several of the holographic screens displayed on his massive desk, ending his observations of Sanguinius and Curze's situation.

He turned his focus to the physical keyboard and mouse before him, fingers flying as he rapidly reviewed and approved various documents related to the Prime Universe and its auxiliary realities.

The remaining holographic screens continuously updated with new data and reports.

Standing on either side of his colossal desk, Hubble and Melissa occasionally reported key information and proposals for Samuel's consideration and final approval.

Strategic planning and Imperial administration required Samuel's personal oversight. The core development plans for the empire and the overarching governance of its many universes were similarly of paramount importance, demanding his direct review and supervision.

Granting autonomy to his sons over specific universes didn't mean Samuel would entirely relinquish control.

Samuel understood that the Imperium's primary task at this stage was to focus on development.

If Sanguinius and his Blood Angels succeeded in unifying the human factions of the Starship Troopers universe within the next six months, the Imperium's total population would skyrocket to around 800 billion.

While the human factions of Starship Troopers paled in technological comparison to the UNSC of Halo, they vastly outstripped the latter in terms of population and territorial expanse.

Even so, a single Forerunner-built Voyager-class dreadnought could easily decimate the Federation fleet in direct confrontation.

Sanguinius's fleet of over 400 ships—led by the flagship Sanguinius's Tears, supported by three additional Voyager-class dreadnoughts, six New Era-class carriers, and six Carthage-class carriers—was a force far beyond what the Federation or the Arachnids could oppose.

Samuel anticipated that once Sanguinius ensured Curze's safety, he would lead his legion directly to Klendathu, the Arachnids' homeworld, while the peripheral colonies steadily fell under Imperial rule.

However, the number 800 billion—impressive at first glance—was "minuscule" compared to the population of the Imperium in Warhammer 40k.

For perspective, the sole planet of Holy Terra in 40k was home to a population exceeding one quadrillion.

The hive worlds of the Imperium boasted populations in the tens of billions, with billions more scattered across countless star systems and colonies. Casualties of billions in a single day of war were described as routine.

Factoring in natural deaths alongside combat losses, the daily death toll likely reached tens or even hundreds of billions.

This suggested that the total population of the Warhammer 40k Imperium was at least 40 quadrillion, potentially reaching 1 quintillion or even more—an unfathomable number.

Moreover, even in death, Imperial citizens in 40k continued to serve, their corpses "repurposed" to benefit the Imperium.

By comparison, Samuel's Imperium, with its 800 billion citizens, was but a speck of dust beside the colossal behemoth of the 40k Imperium.

Yet, in areas beyond sheer population, Samuel's empire had its advantages.

Most notably, the Astartes (Space Marine) legions loyal to his empire had already grown to over one million strong.

The legions included:

The 1st Legion, Ultramarines, led by Guilliman

The 2nd Legion, Blood Angels, led by Sanguinius T

he 3rd Legion, Dark Angels, led by Lion El'Jonson

The 4th Legion, Lunar Wolves, led by Horus

The 5th Legion, Thousand Sons, led by Magnus the Red

These five early-established legions accounted for the majority of Astartes, with the Ultramarines alone comprising over 250,000—one-fifth of the total.

This impressive number stemmed from Guilliman's highly adaptable gene-seed and his strategic recruitment efforts across multiple universes.

Though theoretically, the Imperium could expand to millions of Astartes by prioritizing Guilliman's gene-seed, such an approach was politically untenable.

Other Primarchs would never allow Guilliman to gain such disproportionate influence.

The Blood Angels and Dark Angels each numbered around 80,000 Astartes, while Horus's Lunar Wolves stood at 140,000, second only to the Ultramarines.

Magnus's Thousand Sons, however, were significantly smaller due to his stringent recruitment standards, numbering just over 10,000.

Beyond these five legions, the newly founded ones—such as the 6th Legion, Imperial Fists, led by Dorn, and Vulkan's 7th Legion, Salamanders—were steadily growing.

With continued expansion, Samuel envisioned a total of four million Astartes, at which point he would halt recruitment and redirect resources toward other projects.

Moreover, recent visions of the future had convinced him that the Imperium must tread cautiously in the coming years.

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