Mecha and Knife

Yu Ren got up, his movements were not affected by anything on the back of his neck, except for the cold feeling, it was as if nothing had changed.

In the process of leaving the ward-like room, he finally saw what was behind his neck and how it got there.

Instead of seeing the back of his own neck, he saw the back of someone else's neck.

On a hospital bed passing by, a person in a state of anesthesia, whose body was fixed by a restraint belt, turned over under the operation of the staff next to him, and a gap appeared at the bottom of the bed, exposing the back of his head.

After shaving and disinfecting, an intelligent robotic arm slowly pressed on the back of the head, leaving a round metal device like a chip with a diameter of about five centimeters when it left.

"Don't be nervous, this stage, while very risky, has not resulted in anyone's death so far."

"What the hell is that thing?"

"Brain-computer interface."

The white coat leading Yu Ren was from Yingzhou. When he was leading the way, he introduced him in a low voice.

"You have successfully installed the brain-computer interface, and you can know more about this experiment. I will give you a general introduction. If you don't understand or want to know more details, you can contact me Ask questions after the introduction."

"it is good."

"The experiment you participated in is the Ares Project. We generally call it the God of War Project. Simply put, it is to create the most powerful mech warrior and help us win this war."

The white coat paused for a while, and continued: "The essence is to use the neural link technology to drive the mecha. After installing the brain-computer interface, combined with the brand-new mecha cockpit, theoretically speaking, driving the mecha will not be a problem. No matter how difficult it is to operate, everyone can become a real mecha warrior. Because, when you enter the new generation of mecha cockpit, no matter what you do, the mecha will be in the first place. You control the mecha just like you control your hands and feet, and when you make non-standard tactical maneuvers, it's as easy as blinking your eyes."

Yu Ren was shocked: "So simple?"

He has been training hard to become a mecha warrior for nearly ten years, but he still can't pass the relevant exams. Now he can become a real mecha warrior just by installing a brain-computer interface on his head?

This is definitely good news, but this good news is actually a bit bitter, because it means that his previous ten years of hard work have no meaning.

"It's only in theory." The white coat explained: "After all, the mech is not a human body. Because of the mechanical structure, many actions that we humans can do are impossible for the mecha. When you control the machine as if you control your own body In armor, the first thing to do is to maintain the center of gravity. This is actually very difficult. Many people who participated in the experiment before could not do this. When driving the mecha, they could not fight at all, and they would fall directly after walking a few steps. fall."

"In addition, the mecha can also perform some actions that our human body cannot do. If you are not familiar with the mecha you are driving, you will not be able to display the strength of the mecha. Therefore, we hope that you Such people can succeed."

Yu Ren was stunned: "A person like me?"

"Your nervous system is very strong, which is a prerequisite for participating in the God of War project. You have been working hard to train your mecha piloting skills for many years, and you are familiar with almost all standard mechas in our Federation. Although the test I haven’t been able to pass, but that only shows that you are handicapped and not brain-dead, and now you don’t need to use your hands to drive the mecha, so the handicap is not a problem.”

Handicapped.

Yu Ren was a little embarrassed. Although the existing mech driving methods used more intelligent technologies such as brain wave sensing and voice control, they mainly relied on the control of the joystick and pedals by hands and feet to complete the control of the mech.

The flexibility of the hands and feet is very high, and because of the height of the mech's viewing angle and the 360-degree viewing angle, the requirements for hand-eye coordination are also very high.

These and other reasons are the reasons why Yu Ren's handicap failed to pass the exam.

"Then why not let real mecha fighters participate in this experiment?" Yu Ren asked: "They must know more about mechas than I do. Controlling the center of gravity, or the situation where you don’t know what actions the mecha can and cannot make.”

"As I said just now, a strong nervous system is the prerequisite and the most important condition." The white coat explained: "Our mech fighters are excellent, all of them are excellent, but not all of them have a strong nervous system. Powerful. In theory, they can all participate in this project, but in order to achieve better results, we must pass a physical examination to determine the most suitable person, and the word synchronization rate has to be mentioned in it.”

"Sync rate?"

"Yes, sync rate."

The white coat led Yu Ren through the two metal gates, constantly swiping for authority verification.

"The specific definition of synchronization rate, you can learn it through the operation manual later, let me tell you briefly, it can be understood as: when your thoughts become the specific actions of the mech you are driving, the time it takes, and The accuracy of the movement is judged comprehensively. The higher the synchronization rate, the better. If it can reach 100%, it is equivalent to completely operating the mecha as if it were your body. To describe it with your favorite word in Longzhou , that is the unity of man and machine.”

Yu Ren probably understood, and asked curiously: "Is it possible to have a higher synchronization rate than 100%?"

"Then how is it possible, the full score is 101 points, and you can still get 100 points?" The white coat laughed and said, "Don't talk about a 80% synchronization rate, as long as you can reach an [-]% synchronization rate, then you can get [-]% synchronization rate." Can really pass this plan and become a new generation of mech fighters."

"80% is enough?" Yu Ren felt confident.

"Don't underestimate the 80% synchronization rate. At present, all our experimenters who have reached the synchronization rate test stage, the best test results are only 86% synchronization rate. Most people's synchronization rate is around 70%, very Unfortunately, they were all screened out."

"Sifted out?" Yu Ren subconsciously wanted to touch the back of his head, but he forced himself to stop and asked, "Then will the thing behind their heads be removed? Will there be a scar or a scar after removal?" Hole?"

Thinking of that scene, Yu Ren couldn't help shivering.

"It will not be dismantled, because dismantling will really leave a hole and cause damage to the nerves. At present, our technology cannot completely repair the damaged body and nerves, so this is also the purpose of this experiment. one of the risks."

Hearing this answer, Yu Ren made up his mind in his heart that he must pass the test, otherwise it would be too scary.

"However, our brain-computer interface technology is still under research, and this is only the first generation of products. If the research on the next-generation brain-computer interface goes well, according to our design, it will not be directly built into the human body, but will be like a sticker. Stick it on the back of your head like a piece."

"Roughly how long will it take?"

"If it goes well, it will be a year or two."

"Then why not wait?"

"Because we don't have that much time."

"..."

The two finally arrived at their destination, a very wide area, the most conspicuous of which were the six mechs parked in it.But Yu Ren was not taken to the side of the mecha, but to an oval metal body. There are sixty such oval metal bodies in this area, all of which are about 1.5 meters high, and some Lines and metal pipes.

"This is the cockpit of a new generation of mechs. Get ready and go in for a simulated operation experiment later."

The white coat said, and opened the hatch of the oval metal body.

"it is good."

Yu Ren looked inside the cockpit, his expression became surprised, because there was nothing in it except a helmet, and it was a little too short, he couldn't stand up straight in it at a height of 1.5 meters.

"After you go in and put on the helmet, we will inject buffer fluid. This special fluid can improve your ability to resist overloading and mech collision. The body needs to be curled up, just think of a comfortable posture. Yes. What you need to pay attention to is, don’t control your hands and feet, and focus on controlling the mecha.”

"it is good."

Yu Ren is already ready to enter it. Although it is only a cockpit, he has used the second-generation simulation system many times and knows without asking that this is a technology similar to simulated driving.

When the white coat was ready and Yu Ren was let in, Yu Ren suddenly thought of a question.

"Then if it's a peerless master like Lieutenant Ji Xinghe, if he uses this driving mode, will his combat effectiveness explode? No one can stop mechas who know martial arts."

"Lieutenant Ji Xinghe?"

"That's right, it's the oldest super mecha fighter. He is very skilled and can drive mechas. This driving method is tailor-made for him."

"I've heard of him. In theory, this driving mode is really suitable for a person like him, but the problem is... he is too old and his nervous system has degenerated. We have done related experiments, and he is the same age. Of the experimenters in the test, the best results were only 30% synchronicity."

Yu Ren was stunned, 80% of the synchronization rate couldn't pass this experiment, and the 30% of the synchronization rate definitely didn't have the chance to participate in the experiment.

The white coat continued: "After our experiment is successful, all the mecha cockpits will be gradually replaced. You have to get used to this driving method as soon as possible, because you will become our main mecha fighter in a short time. Perhaps, you will become a new super class, or even a new ace."

"All? Replacement?"

In Yu Ren's mind, he did not have the illusion of becoming a super class or an ace at all. He thought of the explanation given to him by Ji Xinghe, who was desperate for money. Looking at it now, it might be a lie.

Ji Xinghe, as a super-level mecha warrior and a professional-level mechanic, probably knew about this experiment a long time ago, knowing that in the future, all the cockpits of all mechas will be replaced with those that require a brain-computer interface. As a mechanic, he might even replace the cockpit of his mech himself.

This is so cruel.

Because after the replacement, Ji Xinghe could no longer drive the mecha.That's why he wanted money. His selfish reason to leave an inheritance to his granddaughter was just an excuse for him to continue piloting mechs.

"Is it possible?" Yu Ren, who was standing at the door of the cockpit, did not go in, but looked at the white coat seriously and said, "You arrange a test for Lieutenant Ji Xinghe, maybe his synchronization rate will be higher than yours imagination?"

Chapter 167 When I Died

Su He habitually turned on the camera, but Ji Xinghe didn't care.

"The experiment has officially started. I didn't choose the mecha fighters in active service. I said it was because the mecha fighters in active service are all capable of fighting. But I think there is still a big risk in the experiment. They are worried that it will affect the mecha fighters in active service. .”

Su He briefly introduced what he knew, then looked at Ji Xinghe worriedly and said, "Old Ji, I know you want to continue driving the mecha, continue to fight, continue to...revenge. So, if you have the chance , you should also apply to participate in this experiment, right?"

Ji Xinghe was noncommittal and kept silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

Su He sighed: "Actually, it's not necessary. You are the most professional mechanic among the super mecha fighters, so you should be very clear that the application of this new technology should take several years. Yes, they may The cockpits of all the mechs will be replaced with cockpits using neural link technology. Those who do not participate in this experiment, or those who cannot meet the standards, will no longer be able to drive the mechs. But in this process, you You can continue to play, but as for a few years later...we will see at that time, it is really not possible, we will participate in the experiment at that time, and the technology will definitely be safer at that time."

Ji Xinghe frowned slightly, and asked softly, "Xiao Su, did Tu Yuan tell you to say that?"

"Ah? Old Ji, don't you even add the word general now?" Su He was a little surprised, but said directly without any concealment: "General Tu Yuan asked me to tell you, he said he was looking for a professional The experts have seen your medical examination report, and your nervous system has indeed degenerated, although it is not the degree of degeneration at the age of 65, but the level of a mech warrior at the age of 40, but the risk of rashly participating in this experiment is still too great."

Ji Xinghe asked: "Is there any more?"

"Also." Su He nodded: "Using this technology to drive a mech puts a lot of load on the nervous system. General Tu Yuan said that after the age of 40, the nervous system cannot withstand long-term mecha combat. , the damage caused by the forcible use of this technology is likely to be irreversible. Then symptoms similar to Parkinson's, crooked eyes, memory loss, and even Alzheimer's will appear in advance. Lao Ji, this is better than driving a mech The physical damage caused is more serious, uh... the damage to the nervous system seems to be physical damage, but is it considered an internal injury?"

Ji Xinghe nodded: "Yes, they are all considered physical injuries."

"The problem is not this." Su He said anxiously: "The problem is that if you participate in this experiment, whether it is now or in the future when the technology is more mature, it will bring you great damage, irreversible and irreversible damage. .”

Ji Xinghe pondered for a while: "What exactly does Tu Yuan want you to tell me?"

Su He took a deep breath: "He asked me to tell you not to take risks. Your current strength is very strong and fully sufficient. It doesn't matter if you have fewer resources in the future. Before that kind of technology is popularized, you It is still an undisputed super mecha fighter, before all the mechas are replaced in three or two years, you will definitely be able to get a hundred gold stars and retire as an ace mecha fighter."

"He also said that you always have to bring Xinxin back to Azure Star, so there is really no need to take such a big risk, the gain outweighs the loss."

Ji Xinghe was silent for a while after listening, and then asked: "Xiao Su, have you ever thought about a question, why my body age is considered to be 40 years old when they test, but I can do it?" What about 40, 30, 20-year-olds who are in peak physical fitness and can't do it?"

Su He was stunned. He thought of Ji Xinghe carrying more than 400 kilograms of protective armor and running all the way in the machine repair area, which caused countless exclamations.

Not to mention the mechanical mechanics with good physical fitness in the machine repair area, but just the mech fighters, there are not many who can do this.Perhaps, a two-meter-tall man like Major Jackson could do it, but Major Han Li definitely couldn't.

In addition to strength, there is also speed. Su He has seen Ji Xinghe's actual combat training in the training area many times. When he fought against three or even ten against one, his explosive speed surpassed those mech fighters and elite soldiers. Their reaction brought down all opponents in a very short time without any injuries.

Instructor Li, who has already died, once said in an interview with Su He: If it is not actual combat training but real actual combat, Ji Xinghe can kill all opponents with one enemy ten.

Is it just speed and power?

No, absolutely not.

Su He has seen a lot and understood a lot. Ji Xinghe's reaction speed and precise judgment in the battle process, which is what Instructor Li calls combat talent, also surpassed almost 99% of mech fighters. Only some super and ace mecha fighters can match it.

And all of this requires the body as support.

"Why?" Su He thought of this question under Ji Xinghe's reminder, but he didn't understand.

"Actually, I knew about this experiment a long time ago." Ji Xinghe did not answer, but said: "The idea of ​​the brain-computer interface was already there before I was born, and there are some finished products in the laboratory. However, because the core technology has not been solved, it has not been able to be truly applied. The virtual reality game Star Glory, as well as the first-generation and second-generation simulation systems, have actually applied this technology.”

Su He was stunned, saying that he didn't understand martial arts and body, and he didn't seem to understand the scientific issues he was talking about now, so he could only listen in a daze.

"Ten years ago, I read a paper published by the Federal Academy of Sciences, and I knew that this technology had made a breakthrough, and it was bound to be related to the driving of mechs. The principle of this technology is actually very simple, that is Let us human beings be able to control the mecha as if we control our own body."

Papers from the Federal Academy of Sciences?Who would read that stuff when it's normal? You weren't an auto mechanic in Xinfengcheng at the time. Is it necessary to read this kind of paper?

Su He wanted to complain but didn't know where to start.

"So, I actually know this technology very well, but I didn't know the progress of their experiments before. But after coming to Alien, I got to know the blind, lame, and left-handed people."

Ji Xinghe finally talked about what Su He knew, and Su He couldn't help asking: "What happened to them?"

"Do you still remember that I helped the cripple transform his mechanical leg?"

"remember."

"His mechanical leg uses neural link technology, the mechanical eye of the blind man, the left hand of the left hand, all use this technology. When I helped the lame and the left hand to transform their mechanical prosthetics, I knew that this technology was about to be applied to the machine. The armor is on the driver, because in essence, there is no difference between controlling the mechanical prosthesis and controlling the mech. The mech was an exoskeleton armor long ago, and the exoskeleton armor was a mechanical prosthesis long ago.”

Su He was shocked: "Then why didn't you say it before?"

"Say it or not, what does it matter?" Ji Xinghe said softly: "This technology is good, and it is very beneficial to us. When our mech fighters are singled out against the imperial mechs, they can One-for-one is already a victory. In a two-on-one situation, our special class was defeated by an earl mecha... With this technology, this situation will never happen again. "

Su He thought of the previous topic: "You know so much, then you shouldn't participate in this experiment."

After Ji Xinghe finished speaking, he followed Su He's words and returned to the previous topic.

"Xiao Su, do you know why I can do things that you young people can't do?"

"I don't know." Su He said in a daze: "I told you just now, I don't know, Lao Ji, don't be fooled, okay, we are indeed making a documentary, but there is no need to do so much foreshadowing what."

"I didn't tell you that."

Ji Xinghe glanced at the camera, and Su He understood. Tu Yuan didn't dare to face Ji Xinghe who asked him to challenge him twice, so he chose to let Su He pass the message.

Similarly, Ji Xinghe didn't want to say anything to Tu Yuan, because even if everyone thought that Ji Xinghe was from Tu Yuan, Ji Xinghe knew very well that he was not from Tu Yuan.

A general, a lieutenant, and the biggest point of controversy between the two should be that after Ji Xinghe came to Yixing, he did not follow Tu Yuan's arrangement to become an auto mechanic. He recorded his life through Suhe every day and broadcast it on Azure Star. out.

If Tu Yuan's strategy is followed, Ji Xinghe is definitely not a lieutenant now, he may just be promoted from a private to a corporal.

"That's fine, I'll remember." Although Su He was still very curious, he was no longer in a hurry.

Ji Xinghe pondered for a while and said the answer.

"Because you are all just using your bodies, and I am controlling mine."

Su He froze for a moment: "Use? Control?"

"Well, maybe Jackson and Han Li can understand the difference."

"But..." Su He hesitated for a moment: "General Tu Yuan said that he asked Jackson and Han Li for their opinions, and they both said that they don't recommend you to participate in this experiment. Not now, nor in the future."

"That means they haven't understood the difference." Ji Xinghe sighed: "I said before that I didn't trust Jackson and the others. Now it seems that I was not wrong."

"This..." Su He felt that it was necessary for him to cut this paragraph, because Jackson and Han Li, Yingzhou and Longzhou respectively, were the most hopeful to rely on their own strengths and shoulder more responsibilities and obligations at the same time. , the existence of hope to be promoted to the ace mecha fighter.