Machine War: Infinite Frontier

Brigadier General Franco, who had been waiting outside the door, finally got what he wanted, a technological product the size of a lighter.

After getting the things, Franco walked in from the door, and his face became even colder when he looked at the scene that looked more like a tea party than an investigation of the scene.

Schneizel put down the cup and stood up: "Brigadier General Franco, can we start now? If we just cooperate with the investigation, I think being here is enough."

Franco didn't say anything harsh. After sitting down quietly, he put the things he just got from his subordinates on the table and looked at Xiao Yun carefully.

"Mr. Shizhen, I need to ask you questions from now on. I hope you can tell me everything you know frankly."

Xiao Yun raised his hand: "Ask."

Franco clicked on the lighter-sized device with his finger, and a screen popped up instantly.

Franco said: “According to our investigation, the staff of Sugon Heavy Industry are using an auxiliary robot called Haro, and this robot seems to have a very high level of intelligence. Artificial intelligence, especially high-level artificial intelligence, Intelligence is strictly prohibited, please ask Mr. Shizhen if you know."

Xiao Yun glanced at the picture displayed on the screen. Harrow robots came over and completely covered him in the screen. This reminded him of the memory of being conquered by Harrow.

"Ahem." Xiao Yun coughed slightly and said: "The Harrow robot is just an auxiliary tool and does not have the high intelligence you mentioned, Brigadier General. Harrow is not artificial intelligence, they are artificial retardants. Brigadier Franco, have you looked carefully? This video can be used to confirm this. This kind of thing is just like a mobile phone terminal and cannot reach the level of artificial intelligence. At best, it is at the level of a child's toy. Mobile phone terminals and children's toys can also identify their owners, right? ”

Schneizel said calmly: "Based on Frontier's inspection of these Harrows, it can be confirmed that Mr. Tokisada is telling the truth. Moreover, although the use of artificial intelligence is prohibited, it is only relatively speaking. Many military projects also use artificial intelligence. Auxiliary, as long as it does not exceed a certain level, is allowed under the new unified law.”

Franco said calmly: "Assistant Schneizel, if I remember correctly, there should be no law that allows the development of artificial intelligence, whether for civilian or military use."

"I made a mistake." Schneizel said with an unchanging expression: "I should have used the word more accurately. It is an auxiliary program and an interactive feedback program."

Franco said: "As for whether these Harrows are qualified, Mr. Shizhen had better submit a technical report and samples for us to review. I want to remind Mr. Shizhen that developing artificial intelligence is a felony."

Xiao Yun spread his hands: "I'm sorry, this is confidential technology."

Schneizel added: "According to the new unified legal provisions and the Frontier autonomy provisions, Mr. Tokisada has the right to refuse without evidence."

Franco looked at Schneizel and said, "Assistant Schneizel, can you represent what Frontier means?"

Schneizel smiled faintly: "No, I can't speak for anyone, but I can interpret the relevant provisions for both of you. Shuguang Heavy Industry is a more important shipping company for Frontier than LAI, and is indispensable for Frontier. Pillar, as the auxiliary officer here, of course I have to consider it from the perspective of the fleet. "

"Hmph." Franco snorted, swiped his hand to switch the screen and said to Xiao Yun: "Mr. Shizhen, we found that you started to settle in Frontier very recently. You first appeared here on a Galaxy ship. Based on your confession, we can confirm that you were the last outsider to come into contact with the Galaxy fleet, and after you came to Frontier, it was also attacked by vajra."

"When you went to Planet 4, the garrison base on Planet 4 was also destroyed, and a new type of super weapon was used. This weapon is called the Dimension Devourer, right? But why are all the people who didn't have time to evacuate missing? Mr. Shizhen, who was at the center of the explosion, is safe and sound. Do you have anything to explain to Mr. Shizhen?"

Xiao Yun shook his head and said, "Luck?"

Franco said: "Mr. Shizhen, I am fulfilling my duty to ask you serious questions about the case of the attack and disappearance of Planet 4 and Galaxy."

Xiao Yun said: "The main thing is to run fast. Really, it takes time to start that thing, and it also takes time to expand from a black hole the size of a fingernail."

Franco said: "You who are in the center of the range can't you run faster than those Geraldians who were notified and failed to evacuate together? This incident resulted in the disappearance of the entire 33rd Marine Corps. , it’s also caused by your appearance on Puzzle 4, Mr. Shizhen, and all kinds of problems seem to indicate that there is something wrong with you, Mr. Shizhen.”

Xiao Yun shook his head: "If you say that, I think there is something wrong with me, but unfortunately, all these things that happened are just coincidence."

Franco was not in a hurry. He swiped the screen again and this time the photos of Shirley Lu and Grace appeared.

"The results of our investigation now point to two directions. The first direction is probably a coincidence, Mr. Shizhen, what you said is probably a coincidence, and the second direction is that we suspect that all incidents including the Galaxy attack are It’s the result of Galaxy Crew directing and acting on its own, and you should know the two people in the photo, Sheryl Noem and Grace O’Connor.”

Xiao Yun nodded: "I know you."

"Both of them are from the Galaxy fleet, and Mr. Shizhen, you are also from there. If we follow the second inference, these two people may be the spies sent by Galaxy to Frontier, and Mr. Shizhen, you may also be their cooperator. By."

"The purpose is the orchid plum that can coexist with the V-bacteria. Frontier was attacked many times probably because of Sheryl Noem's singing."

Xiao Yun couldn't help but applaud: "Brigadier General Franco, I had some misunderstandings about you just now, but now I suddenly realize that you are still a pragmatic person. Everything is based on evidence. It is not because you want to get FOLD from Sugon Heavy Industries. Technology and the Dimension Devourer forcefully framed me for some crimes.”

Franco's face was expressionless: "I hope Mr. Shizhen can give a reasonable explanation. In addition, I also confirmed that there are still many vajra larvae hidden in Sugon Heavy Industries' factories. Sugon Heavy Industries must also hand over all the larvae." ”

Xiao Yun shook his head: "I don't know how to explain that it's all a coincidence. How can I explain it? Those larvae belong to Sugon Heavy Industry's assets. They are Sugon Heavy Industry's corporate assets just like FOLD Technology and the Dimension Devourer's information. I may not be able to do anything about it." Handed it over, I'm a little curious about how the investigation team, as a latecomer, investigated everything so clearly in just a few days. I don't think Brigadier General Franco will tell you about your intelligence channels. Me?"

Franco sneered: "I'm afraid you can't refuse, singer, and a singer who is so special and has the ability to target the vajra script under such circumstances should be protected by the new unified army and accept the dispatch of the new unified army, and Since Dawn Heavy Industries is involved in the military field, the New United Army also has the right to supervise Dawn Heavy Industries."

Schneizel glanced at Franco: "Brigadier General Franco, why don't I remember that there is such a rule? Even if supervision is necessary, Sugon Heavy Industry belongs to Frontier to supervise. The investigation team's hand is stretched a bit too long. ”

Franco said lightly: "I hope that Assistant Officer Schneizel can understand the current situation. Facing vajra is no longer something that Frontier can handle unilaterally. It is now about the safety of the entire new integration. Whether vajra can communicate, Whether it can be classified as a communicative civilization race or whether it will become an enemy of mankind is no longer something that Frontier can decide unilaterally. "

"The disposal of FOLD technology, Dimension Devourer, Diva and those larvae is not something that a small business can decide."

Schneizel said: "I don't think it has reached this point yet. Brigadier General Franco, you are thinking too much. Frontier has the ability to handle our internal affairs. The investigation team will do what the investigation team should do and truthfully Just report to the central government. After all, Frontier is a recognized autonomous ship group. Like other autonomous colonies and ship groups, it has the highest arbitrary power. As long as we do not give up our autonomy, the central government should not be able to interfere too much in our internal affairs. , otherwise other fleets may have bad ideas, what do you think, Commodore Franco?"

Xiao Yun picked up a cup of tea and drank it. He glanced at Franco and didn't know what he was thinking of. However, seeing how soft this stance was, this guy seemed to want to be hard.

Franco took a deep look at Schneizel and said, "Frontier seems to be preparing to deal with it alone."

Schneizel smiled faintly: "Originally, we didn't intend to trouble the central government."

Franco nodded and said nothing more. He picked up his things and stood up and stretched out his hand towards Schneizel: "That's it for today's questioning. If we confirm that Galaxy has indeed made a rebellion against the New Unification and If you direct or perform war crimes, I will bother you again.”

Schneizel stood up and shook hands with Franco: "Please do it."

After Franco left, Xiao Yun put down the cup: "Is it gone?"

"Gone."

Schneizel sat down again and said: "If you refuse the ship group and choose to support your refusal, then it will be difficult for them to forcibly control Dawn Heavy Industries. However, it is not easy to say about LAI. LAI's business is not small and it is Logically speaking, the joint supplier of VF-25 has the authority to supervise it.”

"Let's split it up." Xiao Yun waved his hand and said, "We'll start splitting up LAI today. The factories don't need me but only people."

"Okay." Schneizel nodded lightly and said: "It seems that there are still a lot of rats in the ship group. In addition to the people from the Eden faction, there are probably many people who are thinking of fishing in troubled waters. I'm sure they have all been caught in one fell swoop. ?”

Xiao Yun shook his head: "We have even captured our hometown, so we shouldn't be able to cause trouble, but he knows too many things."

In fact, Schneizel also found this strange: "President Glass didn't say much to him, and he didn't say anything about things without evidence. That's why I said that the ship group may still have their cooperators, but now there are still It is impossible to guess the true purpose of the investigation team, whether it is to simply investigate and obtain the technology from Sugon Heavy Industries, or whether it has other plans.”

"It's really hard to say." Xiao Yun groaned and said, "I'm wondering if Grace is still behind the scenes. It wouldn't be surprising if there was a little mouse that escaped on the offensive side. If it really was a little mouse that escaped, it was causing trouble. Deliberately self-destructing, it’s normal for the investigation team to know so much.”

Schneizel said: "You mean this Grace wants to connect you with Galaxy."

Xiao Yun said: "If you force me to jump back, or lure some people from the New Alliance to attack Vajra, both results will lead to a high probability of finding Vajra's home planet. After all, if you can't solve the problem, you will solve the problem itself. Find Vajra The style of using reactive bombs or using the newer super weapon Dimension Devourer to clean the ground is an old tradition. Anyway, I will go back and confirm it first."

Schneizel looked at Xiao Yun: "If that's the case, then these people have calculated your behavior pattern clearly, and they are sure that you will not take out the benefits you have obtained, and artificially caused conflicts between you and the investigation team on this point. Until it turns into a bigger conflict.”

Xiao Yun: "Hey, this is true. I forgot to ask where the insect nest was found."

Schneizel said: "Advance investigation team, a unit that specializes in patrolling and investigating the ship route."

Xiao Yun nodded and stood up: "That's right. There will probably be some trouble on this insect nest later. For now, let me know if anything happens here. I'll leave first."

"Well, I'll take you out."

Schneizel sent Xiao Yun away. It wasn't until he watched Xiao Yun get into the car and leave in the convoy that he took out his phone and dialed a number. As soon as he got through, he said: "It's over here. I have a proposal. How about you?" Come and take over the rest, his style of not willing to move when he takes advantage is probably calculated by the other party. "

Kruse's chuckle came from the phone: "You are looking down on him too much. Anyone who dares to reach out to take his things will definitely leave more in the end."

Schneizel said: "I think the current situation does not need to continue like this. Conflicts will also have a certain impact on us. We need time, not enemies. If the new integration is really serious, we will also be in trouble. Don't worry. Development is the most important thing.”

Cruze was silent for a moment, and then said: "Your consideration is also right. I will discuss it with him when he comes back."

"Well, I think he might be planning something."

"I will pay attention."

Xiao Yun is indeed planning something. It is unclear whether there are any problems with the investigation team, but there is no doubt about the authenticity of the investigation team. It is impossible for Galaxy to have such strength to create such a scale, and it is headed by the new Macross class battleship. A fleet, such a fleet itself is already the best identification of the investigation team. If there is really only one ship, the probability of it being fake is much higher. (End of chapter)