Chapter 538 [Steel Behemoth·Soul Tank]
Terra Calendar 1591.1.15.
9:00AM.
Hell’s Kitchen·Helselem Tower.
The third negative floor·Material storage and equipment area.
Deep in the Helselem Tower, there is an unusually spacious arsenal hidden inside the Material Reserve and Equipment Area A. This place is located deep underground, far away from the daily noise and light, but it is the heart of the military force that [Adam] spent most of the external resources of the Kingdom of Heaven to build in the Administration.
Surrounded by thick concrete walls, the lighting equipment embedded in the walls emits a soft glow, illuminating the entire arsenal.
The air is filled with the smell of metal and engine oil, and the ground is paved with wear-resistant metal plates. Every step of the operators coming and going will echo here.
Inside the arsenal, various weapons and equipment are neatly arranged, ranging from light weapons to heavy machinery.
In the arsenal deep underground in Helselem Tower, there are five areas that are particularly eye-catching. They are the original five creations of [Ohm Messiah].
These five areas are - [Wrath of the Machine God - Titan Area], where the huge war weapon Titan is stored; [Steel Cast Behemoth - Soul Tank Area], where there are a large number of tanks made by Ohm Messiah. ; [Street Fighting Beast - Cerberus Zone], where terrifying melted armored vehicles are stored; [Firepower Coverage - Basilisk Zone], where there are a large number of self-propelled artillery; [Battle Swarm - Fire of Brimstone] Area], there are a large number of drone swarms in this area.
Dong dong dong——
Scattered lights and occasional bursts of electric sparks illuminate this vast space.
The sound of mechanical operation and metal collision resounded throughout the arsenal, forming a unique symphony here.
In this place full of futuristic technology, various mechanical arms are busy dancing in the air. Their "dance" is both precise and powerful, facing rows of standing "steel behemoths". Maintenance and debugging.
Operators of the Mole Science Society who belong to Mole shuttle around these huge machines, and the mechanical backpacks they carry are rapidly performing various operations.
The mechanical arm extending from the back of the backpack is like the tentacles of an octopus. It can flexibly perform various complex operations on the machine, ranging from fine adjustments to reassembly and maintenance.
The reaction parameter tablet in front of the operators displays various performance indicators and operating status of the machinery, and strange ritual items are placed next to it.
“According to the ceremony venue requirements in the "Mechanical Practical Manual", choose a holy place, preferably near the royal factory of Ohm Messiah or inside the holy workshop where war machinery is created and repaired "All technicians participating in the ceremony should wear neat sacrificial robes and perform purification rituals to ensure the purity of the mind and body."
In the soul tank area, a female operator with cat ears named. For Aria, she was busy performing pre-war rituals around a huge [Punisher I Soul Tank] to soothe the machine soul.
Aria is also carrying a special eight-legged mechanical backpack on her back. Each mechanical arm accurately performs different tasks and cooperates with her in every detail of the ceremony.
[Punisher Type I Soul Tank] stood quietly in the arsenal.
Its total length reaches an astonishing 13.2 meters, its total width is 4.4 meters, and its height is 2.8 meters. Its shell is composed of composite fine gold armor, and the outer layer is also coated with a self-healing energy-resistant layer. The thickness of the armor is The thickest part reaches 1.5 meters, making it undoubtedly a mobile fortress on the battlefield.
The Punisher's main gun, the "Destroyer" kinetic cannon, stands tall and straight, demonstrating its unparalleled attack power.
Aria is reading the contents of the practical manual written by Special Operator Mole;
——
·Light the ritual candles
Place twelve blessed candles around the tank, each candle representing a principle in the ancient mechanical dogma. Lighting candles symbolizes the awakening of the machine soul and the protection of the God of All Machines (this stage has a 236-page academic explanation of the principles, please open the following link {+ link} for details).
·Reciting the "Hymn of Machinery"
The technicians gathered around the tank and recited the "Hymn of Machinery" together to praise the greatness of the mechanical god and the power of the machine soul. The sound needs to be loud and clear to ensure that the machine soul can feel the requirements of its driver (there is a 136-page academic explanation of the principles at this stage, please open the following link {+ link} for details)).
·Oil and Holy Liquid Sacrifice
Sprinkle the mixture of 150# gasoline and the Administration's product lightly on the armor of the tank. This process symbolizes the nourishment and respect for the machine soul, as well as the blessing of its invincible armor (this stage has a 196-page academic explanation of the principles, please open the following link {+ link} for details).
·Barrel Touching Ceremony
The technician puts his hand on the barrel of the main gun, prays in a low voice, and asks the machine spirit to give the shell decisive power. At this time, other participants should remain silent to enhance the sacred atmosphere of the ceremony. (This stage has a 496-page explanation of academic principles. For details, please open the following link {+ link}).
Remarks: You don’t need to understand the principle, just operate it according to the requirements.
Of course, the great Om Messiah wants you to understand.
He said that this is not a miracle or superstition, this is the theory of ether thaumaturgy.
————
Aria once opened the link behind the manual once in the past. At that moment, she seemed to have touched the oldest and chaotic knowledge in the depths of the universe.
The dense formulas, theories, drawings and data are like twisted light in the ether. Every line of text and every drawing above is a challenge to the understanding of reality and a mockery of mortal wisdom.
She just glanced at the dense formula data and felt dizzy, so she decisively closed the link and sincerely praised her boss Rich Robert in her heart.
Rich Robert's "Mechanical Manual" is the greatest masterpiece he wrote in the Scientific Society. He made the noble truth of Ohm Messiah easy to understand.
If the Administration and [Adam] hadn't forbidden talking about ghost worship, people from the Science Society would have wanted to call this manual - the "Mechanical Holy Book".
"Now is the time... to light the candles and appease the machine soul."
The ceremony began. Aria first placed twelve blessing candles around the tank. Then, she lit the candles, The soft light forms three sacred halos around the tank, symbolizing the triple radiance of Ohm's Messiah.
The holy book says...oh, no, it should be said in the manual:
The Ohm Messiah has three crowns - recasting the beginning, sacrificial suffering, and heavenly salvation:
He protects Man, saves people, performs signs and wonders in heaven and on earth (the way of all things);
There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we can He is saved;
So, praise Om Messiah! ! !
After silently praising Om Messiah in her heart, Aria, the operator of the Academy of Sciences, began to continue the next step of the ceremony.
“Gods, drop down from above, and the firmament rains down righteousness;
The earth splits to bring forth salvation, so that righteousness may come together;
These are all Made by the Ohm Messiah.”
Aria and several assistants surrounded the tank and began to recite the "Machine Hymn".
Three circles of candles surrounding the Soul Tank suddenly began to sway violently in the windless environment, and the voices of praise were loud and clear, jointly praising the greatness of the Ohm Messiah and the power of the Machine Soul.
As the hymn sounded, there seemed to be a power in the air, filling the entire arsenal with a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
Crash——
Three red flames suddenly turned into strange blue flames.
Immediately afterwards, Aria took out a mixture of special engine oil and holy fluid produced by the Administration, and lightly sprinkled it on the armor of the tank.
Then, she carefully placed her hand on the tank's main gun barrel and whispered a prayer, asking the machine spirit to give the shell decisive power.
Buzz-Buzz--
With a faint buzz, the tank's engine began to roar, the piston blew gently, and the servo vibrated softly, as if responding to the call of the ceremony.
From the smallest gears to the most powerful artillery, every component awakens under the care of this ritual, as if given life. [A specially coded interface was found, which is being linked to the combat AI (machine soul), and the manual and automatic mode switching has been turned on——]
[[Adam] successfully completed the connection——]
[Database is being updated——]
[Weapon system
Main gun: model "Destroyer" kinetic energy cannon< br>
Caliber: 200mm
Range: The maximum range is up to 10 kilometers in direct fire mode, and the maximum range is up to 30 kilometers in high-arc bombing mode
Ammunition types: high-explosive shells, kinetic energy armor-piercing rounds, blazing energy beam rounds, guided explosive rounds
Secondary weapons:
Smasher mortars: 2, equipped on both sides of the vehicle, with a maximum range of 5 kilometers
Twin heavy bolters: 4, mounted on Around the turret, the effective range is 3 kilometers
Automatic cannon: Multiple guns, distributed on the car body and turret, used for close-range self-defense and air defense.
Machine Soul Control System
Type: Beast Machine Soul, with the ability to make autonomous battle decisions
Interface: Ether interface, providing a direct link to the Machine Soul AI
< br>Current machine soul status: [Great Joy] (performance 100% + 10~15% ether additional damage)
Note: Although it is strange, when the machine soul is happy, these machines can indeed get a 10~15% damage bonus, and vice versa. Therefore, try to make these strange machine souls "satisfied" as much as possible. 】
The moment [Adam] announced the connection, a mysterious and mysterious connection was established between Aria and the machine soul.
With a pious heart and a calm attitude, she bathed in the shadow of the machine and seemed to be integrated with the machine itself.
Aria entered the tank alone, and this connection became even closer. An invisible bond was established between her and the machine soul, penetrating the boundary between matter and spirit, allowing her to Feel the "mechanical heartbeat" and hear the "mechanical whisper".
This connection is beyond the scope of understanding. It is a mysterious and mysterious existence. After entering the tank, she began to modulate it.
While Aria was working, on the [Adam] panel that they could not see, a set of data was flowing rapidly to the creator of these machines.
************
There is a parade platform above the arsenal, which is an excellent location for supervision and command.
Pancy Jane, Secretary General of the Authority, and Turs Corbett, Deputy Commander of the Task Force.
As well as the special operators Mole, Green Ox, and Moon Rabbit, they all stood in front of the metal railing.
Their eyes passed through the railing, watching everything below.
Each of these elite members of the Administration appears to be extremely focused and serious. Their presence symbolizes the importance the Administration attaches to upcoming matters.
In front of everyone, stood a handsome young man with blond hair and golden eyes. He held a silver cane in his right hand. His standing position allowed him to have a bird's eye view of the entire arsenal.
[Ding——]
[Way of conquest: +0.007%]
[Way of Conquest: +0.012%]
[Way of Conquest: +0.0002%]
“Promoting the development of drawings will increase the largest amount, but it is all one-time, and only Only the first blueprint of the same type will increase; and by spreading the way of conquest, you can get a steady stream of feedback from other [Fire]... No wonder [McCann] on Mars wants to spread his own way of conquering, Establish the Mechanical Church.”
Xia Xiu’s golden eyes glanced at the built-in high-level genealogy template that only he could see, and he could feel the path of conquest derived from his authority [Broken Fire]. Rapidly increasing.
When the progress bar reaches 100%, he will be able to complete one-third of the kingdom structure of the person of [God] represented by [Metatron].
Well, that's right, it's only one third. [Metatron] still has [The Way of Order] and [The Way of Ending] that he needs to complete the advancement.
In addition to [Metatron], there are also twenty-six legions of [Vashak] who represent the person of [Spirit] and need to advance.
His road to [Miracle] is full of difficulties. The huge resources required to complete the above requirements are enough to supply a medium-to-large pedigree to run around the clock for hundreds of years.
So, Xia Xiu is destined to break away from the extreme individual soldier mode of fighting alone in the past and start to adopt a team operation mode. He needs a huge operation team to help him complete the primitive accumulation stage towards [miracle].
Furthermore, because he is the reserve decision-maker of the Kingdom of Heaven, the director of the Administration, and a participating angel in the Ivy War.
Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven is a source of investment for the Management Bureau, and the Helselem Tower was forced out of Eden.
It goes without saying that [Adam] needs to say more. Although part of all the calculations on it come from Xia Xiu's [Crown], most of its resources were given by Eden.
Investing a large amount of resources into the Management Bureau will easily cause objections to other core institutions in Heaven and the [Central Containment Room] that are waiting for support - most core institutions and non-core institutions in Heaven have their own revenue-generating modules, and Since the establishment of the Administration, it has still requested resources directly from the Kingdom of Heaven.
With such a large amount of resource output, if he does not make achievements, he, a reserve decision-maker, may not survive the second round of the election.
Moreover, if the Management Bureau continues to ask for resources directly from Eden, does not have an independent revenue-generating module, and fails to repay the Kingdom of Heaven genealogy, he, the reserve decision-maker, will also be angry.
The fourth sword holder of the Kingdom of Heaven and the reserve decision-maker of the Kingdom of Heaven are identities from two perspectives.
The former is only an individual holder of great power, while the latter is regarded by the outside world and heaven as the light of mankind, the decision-maker of heaven, the king of angels, and the giant carrying Terra...
Now, Xia Xiu wants to make the administration responsible for its own profits and losses. This is what must be done.
It’s just that now he really has no land, no one, no resources, no industry, no output...
So, he can only continue to go to the center of the heaven and to Yi Dian continued to ask for resources from the administration that Grandma had just established.
Harm, I used to be a social animal. Although I worked every day, I was still quite free. I just killed foreigners and enemies when I had nothing to do. I had never lived a life of poverty.
Now that he has begun to take charge of his own affairs, he realizes that firewood, rice, oil, and salt are expensive. If the Kingdom of Heaven really cuts off most of the resources provided to the Administration, he will really have to think of ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, and even recruit a few more allies to take advantage of him.
"Director, the equipment inspection and adjustment of all operational units has been completed. We have ensured that every piece of equipment meets the standards and that all units participating in the operation are in optimal condition." Secretary-General Pan Xi ·Jian still reported to Xia Xiu vigorously and resolutely as always.
“Secretary-General, are our operators ready?” Xia Xiu asked sideways while holding his cane.
"They are not only ready, but also have high morale and are looking forward to your pre-war military parade and instructions." The Secretary-General replied decisively.
"That's right."
The blond young man stood on the observation platform of the arsenal, his golden eyes slowly scanning the busy operators below. These operators are nervously making final preparations for Operation Midwinter Night.
Their morale is high, and their eyes are full of determination, even... fanaticism.
"Personal worship, divine thoughts, fanaticism, militarism..."
Xia Xiu rubbed his eyebrows, silently thinking about the many reasons why the Kingdom of Heaven has never been secularized.