Chapter 68: Titan! Axon Neural Link! 2B!
Chapter 68: Titan! Axon Neural Link! 2B!
[The results of this 10-spin lottery draw are as follows:]
Ronin-Class Titan (Golden Legendary · Titanfall 2 Universe)
Perfect Axon Neural Link System (Golden Legendary · Avatar: Pandora Planet · Racial Talent)
2B: YoRHa No.2 Type B Android Battle Unit (NieR: Automata Universe)
AST Power Armor (Call of Duty · Atlas Corporation)
D-22 Bulldozer (Avatar · RDA Energy Corporation)
Vargas Armed Helicopter, Pain Editor Tier 5+ (Cyberpunk 2077 · Zetatech)
Four Seasons Treasure Weapon AI (Cyberpunk 2077 · Arasaka)
Edible Cockroach Protein Bar (Snowpiercer · Wilford Industries)
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"Holy crap… a Ronin Titan! 2B!"
When the lottery results were revealed, even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but gasp sharply. He had truly drawn some incredible items!
The Ronin Titan was the fastest and most explosive assassin-type battle mech in the Titanfall universe. With its Sword Core and Turbo Engine dual-core activation, the Ronin could instantly eliminate enemy units at lightning speed.
Because of this, the Ronin Titan was often nicknamed the "Mad Dog Titan" due to its high skill ceiling. Bringing such a weapon from the interstellar colonization era into a Cyberpunk setting was borderline overpowered.
There's no denying that golden legendary items are not all equal!
The golden legendaries in this Tier 6 prize pool far outclass the gadgets from lower-tier draws, such as the Sianvestan Device.
It was time to give that bastard from Arasaka Corporation a taste of Titan's might!
If Li Ang weren't the CEO of LA Corporation and unable to risk himself, he would have loved to pilot the Ronin Titan personally and challenge Arasaka to a fight.
Now that would be a satisfying battle!
Immediately, Li Ang pulled up the Ronin Titan's attribute panel for a closer look.
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[Strider-Class Titan: Ronin]
Quality: Legendary
Primary Weapon: Shotgun
Secondary Weapon: Ronin Sword
Skills:
Arc Wave: Reduces enemy mech defenses and slows them; in Sword Core mode, this effect increases by 50%.
Sword Block: Blocks 70% of incoming damage; in Sword Core mode, increases to 90%.
Sword Core: Activates the Titan's core system, enhancing all combat attributes.
Description: The Ronin Titan's primary operator is the host, with a maximum of two authorized co-operators. The primary operator has the highest authority over this Titan.
Primary Operator: Li Ang
Co-Operators: None
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"Wow, this really is tailored for me," Li Ang muttered, shaking his head with a mix of amusement and disbelief.
If controlled via a keyboard or controller, he could unleash devastation on Arasaka's guards. But if he had to climb in and manually pilot it, Li Ang would have to rely entirely on the Titan's built-in AI for automated combat.
Just as Li Ang was lamenting this limitation, the system chimed with a notification:
[Host may choose a Ronin Titan control mode:]
1. Controller-based operation
2. Neural command operation
3. Manual piloting (not recommended)
4. Authorize other co-operators for control
"Wait… I can control it with a game controller?!"
Li Ang was overjoyed. This lottery reward was absurdly thoughtful—providing both a Titan and an intuitive control option. He couldn't be happier.
Moreover, neural command operation seemed very appealing too. With this method, he could even free up both hands, making it ideal for someone not skilled with manual controls.
With this in mind, Li Ang checked out 2B's attribute panel. This was his first time drawing a character reward from a different universe.
From a strict perspective, 2B was essentially a humanoid weapon designed for combat—a tool of war. Precisely because of this, Li Ang felt no guilt about deploying her in battle.
2B could upload her memory data to a terminal or weapon before her body reached critical damage. Once transferred to a new body, her memory could be downloaded back, effectively granting her a form of "resurrection."
Such a single-soldier weapon was of immense value to LA Corporation. Furthermore, 2B could serve as a co-operator for the Ronin Titan, piloting this close-combat powerhouse!
As a sword-wielding combat specialist herself, pairing 2B with the Ronin Titan was a perfect match. Their combined abilities would push this killing machine to its peak potential.
The Perfect Axon Neural Link System, meanwhile, completely eliminated any barriers between pilot and Titan.
This neural system not only seamlessly integrated with any biological nervous system to share sensory experiences but also achieved true "human-machine unity" when paired with mech systems.
"If I ever manage to draw one of those colossal mechs from Pacific Rim, then we're talking absolute domination," Li Ang thought to himself.
In devices like power armor or mechs, the connection between the user and the machine was the critical point. Whoever optimized this connection best would have the highest operational ceiling for their tech.
In the Cyberpunk universe, military corporations like Militech, Arasaka, Soviet Arms, and Mexican Metal produced various types of power armor. However, their technology couldn't support the seamless unity between pilot and suit, as they lacked the necessary capabilities.
Frankly, Li Ang was more thrilled about obtaining the Perfect Axon Neural Link System than the Ronin Titan. This system was a game-changer, capable of delivering devastating blows to competing military enterprises.
After reviewing 2B's attributes, Li Ang eagerly checked the rest of his new loot.
For example, the bulldozer from the Avatar universe was a fantastic asset for interstellar colonization. Standing nearly as tall as a building, it could even serve as a battlefield weapon if needed.
The AST power armor was another excellent item, perfect for LA Corporation to sell to the New American military.
"…But what the hell is this edible cockroach protein bar?"
Li Ang's mind conjured up the image of the cockroach-grinding machines from Snowpiercer. Thousands of cockroaches being minced into a coffee-colored protein paste, then cooled into bar-shaped rations for consumption.
At first glance, Li Ang almost mistook it for a herbal jelly dessert. But since the system assured him it was edible, he reluctantly accepted it.
After all, in Night City, cockroaches free of viruses and bacteria were a rare source of protein. Most people could only afford synthetic compounds derived from plastic.
Though disgusting, cockroach protein bars were considered a delicacy for the average Night City resident.
"I wonder if the next draw will give me some dried worms from The Wandering Earth," Li Ang joked to himself.
Regardless, this 10-spin lottery draw had yielded an incredible haul. Nearly every item was practical and critical for LA Corporation to advance further!