From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Buzz~buzz~!

These "drones" that appear to be slow-moving and easily damaged are actually stupid automatic robots used by the Forerunners for maintenance, patrol, and defense purposes——

Temple defender.

The contents of the Ruins of Harvest Star analyzed by Apu and Melissa include a brief summary of Shield World 0459, as well as the first line of defense that forms the surface of the Shield World, namely the Temple Defenders.

Moreover, the forerunners usually refer to these tireless and tireless automatic robots as sentinels.

They have anti-gravity and pulse engines. They are not the magnetic levitation technology used by Atlas. Theoretically, their flight speed is not slow.

At the same time, the high-energy beam placed at the lower end of their heads can not only cause severe burning effects on enemy infantry units and light armor, but can also act as a "welding gun" to repair themselves and their own units.

In addition, their derivative form "Builder" can assemble, splice, and weld ground buildings and warships of all levels in a short period of time.

If the number reaches a certain level, it may even be possible to build celestial-level facilities, such as a shield world.

As for the fact that they seem to be extremely fragile, it is actually a visual misunderstanding. Not only are they equipped with energy shield generators, they can also use themselves to launch collision attacks.

Having said this, Apu looked up at Vulcan and said with a slightly solemn tone:

According to Apu, Melissa and others, the performance of the temple defenders and builders is much better than that of Hex robots, and they also have a certain degree of intelligence. This is simply the perfect labor force!

It will take years, even decades, for the company to break through the pioneer technology.

Thinking of this, Vulkan turned to look at Apu in front of him on the right, and asked:

"If we successfully find the master control room, can you and Melissa convert those sentries into units belonging to the company?"

"Wait a minute."

The sound of high-energy beams being released and burning flesh resounded around Vulcan, Riemann and others.

"Okay, I have reverse-analyzed their route, let's go."

And here, countless temple defenders and builders can be found clinging to the walls and bridges.

The data also shows that the Forerunners will deploy exclusive intelligent AI to manage celestial-level giant structures such as the Shield World.

At this point, everyone can truly see the "soil" beneath the surface, which is actually a hollow space supported and interlaced by large metals.

Click—click—!

The major and a group of ODSTs also changed ammunition, pulled the bolts, and aimed their respective AMWS firearms and .30cal caliber smart machine guns at the temple defenders who were gradually lowering their altitude.

"These little guys are quite interesting."

"Sir, the service life of our intelligent AI is about seven years. Once this period is exceeded, it will enter an irreversible overload state and fall into madness.

Therefore, if you want to control them, you cannot circumvent the supervision of that AI.

Next, they shuttled between streets that had been abandoned for who knows how many thousands of years, sometimes solving groups of infected forms, and went deep underground through a tunnel with a diameter and height of thirty meters.

Seeing this, Apu said: "According to the information provided by the Intelligence Department, Humanity 08 is the "successor" recognized by the Forerunners, or a recycler or returner, and has the authority to open and use Forerunner facilities and weapons.

"Not sure." Apu replied:

"The Forerunner ruins on Harvest are just a transfer station. The stored data is indeed enough for us to study and digest for a period of time, but only optical bridge technology, plasma isolation technology and quantum communication are worthy of study.

When Vulcan, Riemann and others passed by, those stupid AIs, which were also more than tens of thousands of Earth years old, would activate eye-like monitors to observe the humans who disturbed them from a distance.

Hearing this, Vulgan did not issue any orders, but simply waved his left arm to signal everyone to follow.

Then, just as Apu said, they slowly took off and left, continuing the purification and elimination procedures with their companions.

at this time--

Riemann, who put the cold winter back into the scabbard on his waist, couldn't help but joke as he looked at the leaving temple defenders.

Even though you are from other universes, you are both human, so you will probably be judged as returned by the temple defenders. "

At worst, they will self-destruct, releasing an electromagnetic pulse that can paralyze surrounding equipment.

Witnessing the various habits of the temple's defenders and builders, Vulkan narrowed his eyes under the helmet and thought it could be "used".

There are intricate corridors here, tunnels leading to nowhere, and bottomless dark abyss.

"The Forerunner's stupid AI also has its own personality." Melissa added: "Just like us, it's just that they can't speak human language."

"What do you mean?" Vulcan followed Apu's words and continued:

"Is there a high probability that the Forerunner AI responsible for managing Shield World 0459 is in a state of madness?"

Apu said, taking the lead to head north.

Hey! Phew——! !

Seeing this posture, Riemann immediately raised the Sword of Winter and prepared to meet the enemy.

After arriving here, the temple defenders began to use high-energy light speed to further purify the corrupted corpses and remaining Flood demons.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Apu nodded, "So before completing the strategic goals given by the boss, it is best not to contact the other party prematurely."

While Apu explained to everyone on the communication line, the temple defenders also completed scanning and analysis.

They may have used the local network system to share information. After seeing that it was the Returners who disrupted their rare "rest time", they turned off the monitor again and fell into standby mode.

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Several of them also came to the top of everyone's heads and released cyan-blue scanning beams, which seemed to be analyzing and "authenticating" their group of unknown visitors.

From this point of view alone, the Templar Defenders and Builders are very similar to the Hexbots that Atlas obtained through the Avatar universe.

It's just that they have their own thoughts. Although they cannot disobey their superiors' orders, or they must patrol, defend, and build without complaint, they will not take the initiative to self-destruct unless absolutely necessary.

The main thing is”

Atlas also considered developing a Hex robot equipped with a magnetic levitation engine, but found that the production cost was high, the benefits after mass production were relatively low, and a large amount of money and manpower were needed for maintenance, etc., and the robot was finally put aside. The project is temporarily on hold.

Even if the technology of the Forerunners far exceeds that of the company, tens of millions of years are enough to drive all intelligent life crazy. Sorry, pardon my misnomer, it is all known intelligent life. "

"Yeah, that makes sense."

"Hey!"

Just as the two "people" were finishing their discussion, Riemann, who was at the forefront, raised his hand and pointed to the right, reminding:

"What's there?"

Hearing this, Vulgan turned around and saw that there was a large platform protruding outward on the right side of the long bridge where they were.