Chapter 93: The Ornithopter! codex 6 Model!

Chapter 93: The Ornithopter! codex 6 Model!

The world of Dune is set against the backdrop of an interstellar civilization, so its technological artifacts can be considered game-breaking even in a cyberpunk universe.

For example, the ten-thousand-meter-long sandworms that devour everything yet fear water, the spice that unlocks human superpowers, and the hunter-seeker darts that precisely target assassination victims.

Thinking of these, Li Ang could no longer suppress his eagerness to initiate a ten-draw session. Recently, his luck had been pretty good, often yielding unexpected treasures.

"Start the draw!"

With a mere thought, the sixth-tier lottery wheel of the system began to spin. Soon, the pointer stopped, marking the completion of this draw.

[Results of the Ten-Draw Lottery:

1. Atreides Ornithopter (Golden Legendary - Dune - Biological Aircraft)

2. Perfect Military Tech codex 6 Model (Immortal-Class Operating System Implant Device - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Military Tech)

3. T-60 Power Armor (Fallout - Vault-Tec Corporation)

4. ED-209 Tank-Type Bipedal Robot (RoboCop - Detroit OCP Group)

5. M56 Smart Gun (Aliens - Weyland-Yutani Corporation)

6. Rejuvenate Mk.3 Injector, Rejuvenate Mk.2 Inhaler, Rare-Class Health Enhancers, Superior-Class Stamina Enhancers (Cyberpunk 2077 - Trauma Team Inc.) …]**

"An ornithopter…!"

As soon as it appeared, an image of the bug-like, fatigue-defying machine from Dune surfaced in Li Ang's mind.

The dragonfly-inspired ornithopter in Dune is technically a hybrid of biological and mechanical technology. Its engine is a 150-kilogram heart-shaped scallop-like organism.

This scallop's muscular contractions generate tremendous force, enabling rhythmic vibrations. Its neural center adjusts the vibration frequency to switch between various flight modes.

Whether it's vertical takeoff, hovering, reverse flight, gliding, diving, or 360-degree turns without blind spots, the ornithopter handles them effortlessly.

Most astonishingly, this scallop-engine only needs to feed on microorganisms in the air to sustain its massive energy requirements for flight.

Moreover, the ornithopter isn't confined to atmospheric flight. It can even undertake short space missions lasting up to three hours!

No wonder the system classified it as Golden Legendary. It's all high-level, game-breaking tech with no trace of realism!

After some thought, Li Ang concluded that the ornithopter would be best suited for battlefield operations. Its agility far outclassed that of most armed helicopters.

Of course, this kind of vehicle could only be temporarily leased—it was absolutely impossible to sell it to any other corporation or military.

Li Ang then shifted his focus to a specific implant device from the draw: the codex 6 Network Access Pod.

When he opened the system panel for the item, a detailed description appeared:

[Implant Device: Military Tech codex 6 Operating System

Quality: Legendary

Function: This device integrates cutting-edge neurobiology technology, providing conditions for AI persistence and control. It connects directly to the user's nervous system via neck ports.

Description: Weighing 2.62 kilograms, this implant is not designed for human use but serves as a prototype technology to house AIs.]

"This thing is for AIs…"

Li Ang nodded thoughtfully. He knew ordinary humans couldn't handle such high-performance implants; their nervous systems were far too fragile to withstand the strain.

However, for hackers seeking ultimate power, this would be an unparalleled weapon!

It could quickly breach Blackwall gateways and use Blackwall protocols to wreak havoc on cybernetic implants, robots, mechs, drones, and other electronic devices within 25 meters.

But the cost of such terrifying power was immense backlash on the user's nervous system. At worst, their brain could literally burn out.

Hence, this device was a quintessential cyberpunk double-edged sword—ordinary mercenaries or hackers wouldn't dare mess with it.

"Too bad… Lucy, Kiwi, Pilar, or Alt wouldn't be able to withstand the backlash from this implant. What's the point of drawing something unusable?"

Li Ang frowned slightly and delved into the details of the implant, searching for alternative uses.

Soon, after fully understanding its functions, he realized the device had another purpose: creating a defensive AI neural matrix!

In simple terms, Li Ang could implant an AI into the codex 6 device to establish a defense system capable of countering AI-based engram attacks like Soulkiller. This would halt the digitization of human souls.

Currently, Military Tech's "Little Beidou" project aims to build such an AI matrix defense system against Soulkiller.

If Arasaka's Soulkiller is a weapon that devours human souls, then the codex 6 implant, with an AI onboard, could not only invade electronic systems but also defend against Soulkiller attacks.

"This is excellent!"

Just as Li Ang decided to experiment with White Queen AI using this device, Lucy sent him a voice message from outside:

"Li Ang, Alt brought V to see you. Should I let them in now?"

Li Ang was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected V to recover so quickly; he thought the guy would be unconscious for at least another day or two.

"Yes, let them come up."

As he spoke, the elevator doors in LA Corporation's headquarters opened, leading directly to Li Ang's office. Alt and V stepped inside, their hearts filled with apprehension as they watched the floor numbers rise.

The top floor of LA Corporation's skyscraper, where the CEO's office was located, awaited them.

"Alt, I think I heard a strange voice earlier. Was that Johnny Silverhand speaking in my head?"

V's mental state was in shambles, as unfamiliar memories kept flashing through his mind. It felt like Johnny Silverhand, the notorious terrorist, would soon manifest physically before him.

"If this continues, I think I'm going to develop schizophrenia," V murmured.

Alt Cunningham glanced at V with a complicated expression. Though she sympathized with his plight, she saw no reason to withhold the truth any longer.

"Yes, V."

"You might only be hearing voices now, but by tomorrow, you'll probably start seeing Johnny Silverhand. You may also experience headaches and nerve spasms."

"I hope you can maintain your composure and accept whatever happens. Prepare yourself for the worst."

With that, the elevator doors opened at their destination. The sunny, clear skies over the skyscraper's summit created an exceptionally bright and clean atmosphere.