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【Deep-Sea Iron Beast - Brash: Length 95m~120m, Weight...】
[Main body defense level...]
[Attack methods include, but are not limited to...]
……
At the very end of a series of intelligence reports about the objectives of this "urgent mission," a strange message appeared that struck every admiral who saw it.
The admiral who successfully defeats Brash will have three chances to revive sunken ship girls. Other participants will also receive varying amounts of resources and more production line development qualifications based on their contribution ranking. Admirals, please participate enthusiastically!
The Filipino man was equally speechless upon seeing this information. Although his rational mind told him that this "emergency mission" was completely different from the kind of game missions in which there would be no casualties, and that its danger was no less than the "sub-individual" combat he had just experienced, he still couldn't help but connect the reward with the game he had played before he transmigrated.
Opening new production lines can be understood as freeing up more beds and building repair pods, while the reward resources are self-explanatory; the only difference is the opportunity for "resurrection"...
"Resurrecting sunken ship girls..."
She subconsciously looked around, but could no longer see the secretary ship whose presence she had grown accustomed to. Fei Zhouren silently clenched her fists: "...I will definitely bring you back!"
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"Just copy the backup data and put it into a humanoid doll that looks the same."
While explaining the mechanism and principle of the final "resurrection" to the main god, Lin Yi's attention was mostly focused on the weapon in his hand, which was technically called a "graviton emission device".
"Don't overthink it. They're just ordinary people at best. Even if they sense something unusual, they're destined to be unable to confirm it. Or, you could look at them from a different perspective..."
Gently pull the trigger against the wall, and naturally there is no response: "Their carriers are machines—just like the human body; the records exist in chips—just like the human brain; and what constitutes their consciousness and personality is just a piece of data—just like the human soul. So, when you transfer a human soul into another brain of another body, should you consider that human to be dead or still alive?"
Insufficient information to make a judgment
"That's right, there's no way to tell."
Setting down the graviton emission device in his hand, Lin Yi turned to look at the more than two hundred culture chambers lined up in the laboratory: "Our knowledge, perspective, and abilities dictate that we can only look at these problems with this incomplete method. Since we cannot prove that it is dead in a narrow sense, wouldn't it be a 'happy' thing to consider it alive in a broad sense—that it has been 'resurrected'?"
He paused for a moment, then added, "Especially for that kind of group."
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One or two naval bases may be nothing to this world already occupied by countless iron beasts; a strong storm or impact could destroy everything they have painstakingly built. However, when the number is multiplied by a thousand or two thousand, driven by a shared "belief"—or rather, "interest"—the power they exert far exceeds that of those beasts who have no concept of cooperation.
Clearly, Lin Yi's "resurrection package" prepared specifically for those "admirals" was quite successful. Apart from a few naval bases that had realized that war was not as peaceful as the game and abandoned the battle for the safety of their ship girls, the admirals of the other two thousand-plus naval bases all dispatched their most elite fleets.
"They only think about enjoying the fruits of their labor, but are unwilling to take even the slightest responsibility..."
Lin Yi casually erased a few dots representing the naval base on the vast sea map and said calmly, "Eve, take care of them."
"Yes, Father."
Intelligent Conservation: Chapter 137 Deep-Sea Iron Beast: Brashur (Part 2)
Finding the target doesn't take too long, or to put it another way, it doesn't require actively searching; rather, it allows the being lurking beneath the deep sea to find it. As for the method…
"Completely metallic life forms are affected by electromagnetic waves."
Looking at the machine in his hand that was flashing a dark red electronic light, Lin Yi frowned slightly as if he was worried about something.
The machine wasn't created by itself; it was simply a piece of discarded material salvaged from the ruins that was repaired and restored to its original function.
In the records of the Radiation Civilization, this thing was the final result of the survivors' desperate attempt to fight the Iron Beasts after they completely lost the ability to violently destroy them due to various factors. It was not destruction, but control.
Admittedly, in terms of pure efficiency, manipulation is far more efficient than extreme violence and annihilation. Not only will it not cause any deaths or injuries, but to a certain extent, those iron beasts can even become an aid to humanity. This was proven when the survivors had to rely on the iron beasts in the sea for cover to escape after the last madman went berserk.
The question is whether this method, used by the 6-year-old Erwoshan, carries the same risks, and even more serious risks than violent confrontation...
"Gududu..."
The gaze shifted from the electronically glowing machinery on the left hand to the sea below. What began as a few tiny bubbles had rapidly expanded in less than five seconds, forming a vortex that began to shake the metal warship. And behind that vortex, the enhanced vision, amplified dozens of times, vaguely caught sight of a shadow—
"Thump————————"
Everything happened in an instant. The sea was ripped apart, metal was torn apart, and a shadow that blotted out the sky appeared before him, as if it could devour everything—a giant maw that led straight to the abyss swallowed everything. Even though he had expected it, Lin Yi still subconsciously held his breath when he witnessed this scene, staring directly at the "abyss" that was encroaching on him.
"attack--"
Compared to the terror of the "Abyss," this cry seemed far too weak. However, when the same weak power is superimposed hundreds or thousands of times, the resulting force is still beyond what any non-overwhelming "power" can withstand. Thus, just before the "Abyss" was about to engulf everything, a frenzied flame carrying the thick smell of gunpowder and an angry roar brought the world back to reality.
"Slipping shrimp 54VI gaiter weeping group Eve!"
"Yes, Father."
Without needing much explanation, the girl understood what she wanted to do the instant she heard the voice. Without hesitation, she spread her wings and wrapped her delicate arms, which seemed like works of art that could be easily destroyed, around the figure on the bridge. Just before the warship was pulled into the sea by the "Abyss," she broke free from the pull of gravity and soared into the sky...
Ignoring the strange feeling of being restrained as much as possible, Lin Yi tried his best to capture the shadow below that was creating towering waves as it fell back into the sea.
The Iron Beast of the Abyss—Brahsh.
In the surviving records of the Radiation Civilization, it was this being that dwells at the very bottom of the ocean that destroyed their hopes of fighting the Iron Beast through manipulation. The Burash, which was also affected by electromagnetic waves, not only failed to be controlled and become a "partner" of humans, but instead became violent. As a result, the Iron Beast, which had lived in the deep sea since its birth, came to the shallow sea and launched an attack on humans on the surface of the sea.
Since then, humanity has lost all means of outward expansion. No matter how large the exploration teams are, they will be devoured and destroyed by the giant beasts lurking in the deep sea. Even if they risk being attacked by ordinary iron beasts and stop using the instruments that spread electromagnetic waves, it is useless. It is as if the Brash has targeted these tiny lives that are not even desserts, patrolling and annihilating them in the surrounding waters, until it drags the ship that carries the last hope of human civilization into the abyss...
Lin Yi wasn't sure whether Burash continued to operate in this sea area after that. After all, the radiation civilization had been wiped out, and without records, no one knew whether this terrifying creature from the deep sea was still lingering nearby. But what he saw now was that Burash had returned to its food chain—the bottom of the deep sea. According to the records of the main god, only that kind of area would have enough food to provide enough energy for an iron beast three times the size of a blue whale to live for hundreds of years.
In this situation, as long as Lin Yi doesn't activate the "electromagnetic wave interference device" like the humans of the radiation civilization to interfere with the Iron Beast's actions, then this terrifying creature will naturally not rush to the shallow sea area to attack humans because it is disturbed at the bottom of the deep sea. However, is it possible for Lin Yi to do so?
The answer is already obvious.
From small-caliber metal bullets to large-caliber warship main guns, flames and explosions have never disappeared from the sea surface since the whereabouts of Burash were exposed. The collision of metal against metal has left dents of varying sizes on its black "skin", while flames and explosives have left "scars" of varying sizes on its body. Lin Yi has successfully pulled the unstable factor of Burash from the deep sea to the shallow sea area by using the "electromagnetic wave interference device", which can be considered half of the plan to be successful. However, the other half is that he has to face this behemoth that is impossible to shake.
【The Iron Beast of the Abyss - Bharash】
Strength: 1500~2000
Physical fitness: 1700~2500
agile:? ? ?
Spirit:? ? ?
Special Ability: Metallization (A fully metallized body can greatly reduce damage from sharp objects, explosions, gunpowder, etc.)
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The sacrifice of the automatons was not meaningless. At least during the time they were entangled with the Bharash, the main god gathered enough information about the Bharash. It can be said that, in terms of physical strength alone, this deep-sea behemoth has already crushed everything in the current main god space. Unless Lin Yi is determined to die, opens the life forbidden zone and activates the overload mode, plus the amplification of his right hand, he may not be able to confront this creature head-on. Of course, one is a "tiny" human who is less than two meters tall, while the other is a deep-sea creature with a body length of more than 100 meters and a weight of more than 100 tons. Even if the same flesh and blood life template is used, the huge difference between the two is destined, not to mention that one of them is living in a completely metallic state.
So, what means can I use to eliminate this terrifying creature from the deep sea?
Facing the roaring, raging waves below, each impact inevitably taking away several or even dozens of automated humanoid monsters, Lin Yi smiled and said, "Go ahead and dismantle them. If you can dismantle them all, I'll admit defeat."
The means to achieve victory were decided from the very beginning.
Intelligent Conservation: Chapter 138 Deep-Sea Iron Beast: Brashur (Part 2)
If the purpose of tools is to be used, then the purpose of weapons is to destroy. Even if a template called "subjective consciousness" is added, it is only to make the destruction more efficient. Apart from that, they are no different from ordinary tools and weapons.
Weapons are weapons, like swords and knives. When they are sharp, they use their sharpest edge to kill and destroy enemies. But when their sharpness dulls, they are destined to be destroyed and reforged.
Or perhaps, the greatest hope for a weapon is not to have a chance to be reforged, but to break it at its most glorious moment on that battlefield filled with the smoke of gunpowder.
"Left side, seventh round—main gun salvo!"
The girl didn't want to count how many times her teammates had changed. After all, she didn't even have time to cool down the main cannon, which was about to explode due to overheating. How could she possibly have time to care about those unimportant things?
Yes, it doesn't matter.
Props are just props, and weapons are just weapons. A small-scale battle can break thousands or even tens of thousands of swords, spears, and halberds, so the number of weapons destroyed in a large-scale naval assault is bound to be much higher. Frankly speaking, the current casualties are already quite surprising to the "girl," considering that the initial strategic comparison provided by the "Governor's Office" suggested that achieving the same results would require at least 1.2 to 1.5 times the current losses, and now…
"Right side, eighth round—"
Amidst the deafening explosions on the sea, the "girl" shouted the command: "Fire all main guns!!!"
The gunpowder detonated, propelling the shells from their scorching muzzles. They struck the massive creature, which had been exposed from its ocean cover, over 300 meters away, with an almost straight trajectory. Apart from two shells that were swallowed by the sea and became duds, the remaining eleven shells hit their targets without any doubt.
"boom------"
However, when the force that could have slammed down a flat building was poured onto the target, it did nothing but leave a few faint dents. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the empty sea directly in front of the target, and the "girl" knew that the intensity of the next salvo of artillery fire would be weakened again.
even so--
Panting, waiting for the being lurking beneath the deep sea to reveal itself once more, the "girl" felt no confusion whatsoever.
"Victory will ultimately belong to us!"
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The biggest difference between dealing with humans and dealing with beasts is that when dealing with humans, you need to consider not only their combat strength, but also the forces behind them, their personality, and the various reactions they might make in different situations... and other information that cannot be analyzed with data. However, when dealing with beasts, most of the time you only need to consider simple data comparisons.
As it turns out, the survivors of the radiation civilization had their reasons for failing. They were not without the means and methods to win, but they failed due to circumstances—or rather, their determination.
Their weapons are outdated—that's no excuse; they can't possibly be worse than mid-20th-century weaponry.
Their small population is no excuse; evidence from the ruins suggests that at least 30,000 survivors were still alive on the island at the time, far more than the automatons currently involved in the operation.
However, even with conditions far superior to those of the Automaton, why did the Radiation Civilization still fail, losing to a single Iron Beast?
After thinking it over, Lin Yi could only come up with one explanation.
Sacrificing ten thousand people for one person is just as wrong as sacrificing one person for ten thousand people, but when you have to choose, most people would probably choose the former—after all, that 'one person' includes their own options.
In a world rife with selfishness, even if the humans of the irradiated civilization yearn for the reconstruction of their civilization, they would never take suicidal actions. To kill the iron beast in the deep sea, they would have to be prepared to make a lot of sacrifices. No one was willing to be one of those "prepared," so they were helpless and could only watch as time passed and resources were depleted, retreating to their islands to await the final end.
Inside, a survivor in a high position goes mad because he can no longer tolerate the status quo. He concludes that "civilization has decayed" and drives out and kills every member of his tribe, forcing the last survivors to reluctantly leave the island... although the ending is the same.
If there's any difference between the system Lin Yi has built—which may or may not be considered a "civilization," consisting of automatons, admirals, garrison commanders, and governors—and the system built by survivors of the Radiation Civilization, it's probably in the final control.
The Radiation Civilization primarily relies on contributions to its people for its classification system, which translates into various permissions within the "East Asia Heavy Industries." However, in areas outside of the "East Asia Heavy Industries'" interference, rules are still formed through human self-discipline. No one has the right to take anyone's life, nor can anyone force anyone to fight to their death—ultimately, control rests with each individual, and they are free in this situation. But the "civilization" that Lin Yi has established has fundamentally erased all concepts related to "freedom."
First, the most basic level, which is the most systematic, consists entirely of "weapons"—automatic humanoids created and manufactured by hand, possessing only the concept of obeying orders. The middle level consists entirely of "puppets" used to perform the functions of the basic level. Admittedly, they have their own thoughts and cognition, but they are destined to be useless. They can be replaced at will with a small instruction from the top level—the owner of the highest control.
In this system, over 99% of the individuals in the "civilization" are units that can be readily deployed and sacrificed on the battlefield, while the Radiation Civilization, under severe threats, might not even be able to muster 10%. This stark disparity ultimately led to the Radiation Civilization, with its enormous advantages, being driven to its end by an iron beast. Meanwhile, the "civilization" created by Lin Yi was able to openly and proactively confront the threat of the deep sea, and ultimately—
"boom------"
The battle, which lasted thirteen hours, twenty-six minutes, and fifty-one seconds, came to an end. On the sea, which was almost boiled and burned to ashes amidst flames and explosions, the surviving "girls" received the final orders from the "Governor's Office."
[Victory in battle, evacuation from the scene]
Intelligent Conservation: Chapter 139 One Year
December 31, XXX year in the Radiation Calendar.
Including today, it has been exactly one year since I came into this world and went from an ordinary person to a commander.
A year ago, I could never have imagined that I would be like this today. So, can I look forward to what I will be like a year from now?
Looking back on the past year, so much has happened. First, I impulsively clicked that option—I want to slap myself for it now. It was clearly a money-making trap, and I still fell for it. Luckily, I was still successfully selected later, otherwise, I don't know how decadent I would have become if I were still in that world.
It must be said that there are still many differences between reality and games.
At the beginning, everything was not going smoothly. From sorties to exercises, from eating to sleeping, everything required getting used to little by little. Fortunately, with the help of HK416 and the others, things quickly got back on track. I really don't understand what those newbies on the forum are thinking. They have to call perfectly good gun girls "automatic dolls". It has no aesthetic appeal at all!
After the initial adaptation and adjustment are completed, it's time to launch an attack... Although that's what I say, it doesn't really concern me much. After all, all I need to do is designate an area for them to take the initiative to attack, while I stay in the safe command post and watch them fight.
This kind of interaction was indeed very difficult to get used to at first, given the prevalence of male chauvinism and such... Then a few commanders actually went into battle themselves, but the endings were quite tragic. I only gave up going to the battlefield after seeing their stories on the forum. To be honest, as ordinary people, going to the battlefield would only be a hindrance to them, so staying in the command post and waiting for the outcome was the best thing to do for them, even though it felt a bit humiliating.
Then, as I gradually got used to this way of getting along, I also learned about some of the truth of this world through Gun Girls' attacks, such as the glorious human civilization before the apocalypse, the short-lived radiation civilization after the apocalypse, and the current "intelligent civilization" established with the goal of annihilating all of humanity's enemies - the Iron Beasts.
"Intelligent civilization" is far more than just this command post I'm in. As far as I know, the 5451st command post was established yesterday, and the 5451st commander took office today. This is true on land, not to mention the admirals at sea who spend all their time drying their ships. Although there are fewer of them than the army command posts due to geographical limitations, I heard a few days ago that their total number has already exceeded 3000.
According to information on the forum, these "commanders" and "garrison bases" constitute the entire "intelligent civilization." Here, we must mention the elusive "Governor's Office." According to many admirals and commanders, it seems that the Governor's Office pulled us from another world to this place and has the power to dismiss us from our posts. Rumor has it that several people have disappeared because they refused to carry out the Governor's Office's orders.
Aside from making its presence felt when issuing campaign missions, the "Governor's Office" rarely makes an appearance. Even if you wanted to go there, you couldn't because you couldn't leave your command post. The ship girls and gun girls below you don't know anything about it either. So even now, a year later, the forums still haven't figured anything out.
Speaking of the "Governor's Office," one cannot help but mention those insane campaign missions. I remember that when the first campaign mission appeared, it was related to the navy, which caused dissatisfaction among many army commanders. But it wasn't until the statistics came out later that we realized how lucky we were...
In order to deal with the first deep-sea unit, nearly one-fifth of the total number of ship girls were lost. On average, each naval base lost nearly half of its main fleet's combat power. It is said that during the battle, 1.1% of the admirals committed suicide because they could not bear it, 5.3% of the admirals were devastated and never recovered. Most of the remaining admirals wanted to forcibly order the ship girls to give up the battle to save them, but they did not have the authority.
Since then, the Deepsea Operation, which was originally jokingly called the "Winter Event" because it was similar to an event in a game, has been dubbed the "Gate of Hell." Those who survived could easily restore their combat power with the large amount of resources and production lines they had developed, while those who couldn't survive would lose everything.
I remember that after that deep-sea operation, many commanders felt uneasy, and a small number even wanted to unite and rebel against the Governor's orders, but for some reason, it all came to nothing.
Thus, half a month after the deep-sea operation, the army also faced a "near-death" situation.
Perhaps I should be thankful, because due to the distance, by the time my troops arrived, the battle had already entered its later stages. The crippled "fortress" had lost most of its combat capability, and it was enough to just have the gun girls stay at a distance to finish off the enemy. However, it is said that dozens of command posts that participated in the first half of the battle were completely wiped out...
After that, no one treated this "game" as a game anymore. I remember someone saying something on the forum:
—Although it's just a game, people can die.
Everyone began to consciously cultivate combat capabilities and develop their own troops and fleets. As expected, various campaigns and missions to subjugate the enemy appeared one after another. Both the navy and the army suffered heavy losses in various offensive operations, but more garrisons and command posts were also built on the ruins. Overall, the strength of the "intelligent civilization" did not decline but rather increased. The so-called "using war to sustain war" probably turned out to be just like this.
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