The power of technology

[ You have obtained a Technological Core (S)! ]

[ Choose a Technological Chip to continue! ]

[ Technological Chip: Ground Combat Armor (B) ]

[ Technological Chip: Air Combat Armor (B) ]

[ Technological Chip: Special Operations Armor (B) ]

"They all look amazing, let's start with the ground combat armor."

"Ground Combat Armor," I chose the first one.

(Hmm?)

At that very moment, a golden bracelet with the letter 'S' on its screen appeared out of nowhere on my arm.

[Trial version initiated...]

[Installed chips available:

-TC Ground Combat Armor (B)

-TC Air Combat Armor (B)

-TC Special Operations Armor (B)]

[Initiating Firmware...]

[Firmware started, authentication verified, deploying armor...]

At that moment, the last message started to blink, and with it, tiny metal beads emerged from the bracelet.

(These are microchips or something like that?)

[ Technological Cores of relatively high level are capable of deploying nanobots and recreating necessary technology according to Technological Chips. ]

[ Remember that not all Technological Cores are compatible with the Chips developed by your race; verify first before acquiring them! ]

Once an unreasonable amount of metal beads came out, they began to stick to my body.

(Great...)

I could gradually feel my body changing, becoming taller, and I also felt a layer of strange material covering my body.

???

The process was quite fast, and I could see how those nanobots built some sort of helmet in front of my eyes.

(This is freaking unreal)

In moments, I could see a HUD-like display appearing in my field of vision, much like those in shooter games.

It had a section where I could see my heart rate, as well as a kind of map-shaped sensor below, and above, there were also some coordinates that changed as I turned my head.

I looked at the armor.

It was dark-colored, incredibly robust, combined with some protection plates similar to a certain futuristic game.

(If I hit someone with this, it will hurt like hell)

In my hands, the armor had a clean-lined design with sharp knuckles, ready to be used in close combat.

[ Note that some minimum statistics are required to wear armor of this type. ]

(It makes sense; I can feel that this thing weighs nothing, but that's because I'm here in the tutorial...)

[ Practice target deployed]

*Fuuuuuu

And just like in the muta-gene tests, a practice target appeared.

But this time it was different.

(A target?)

That's right, a kind of target like those used in target shooting appeared.

[ Target distance: 300 meters]

[Weapon successfully recreated]

[Rapid Impact Rifle x∞]

At that moment, I felt something on my back, and my HUD instructed me to grab it.

(Holy crap, it looks freaking dominant)

The design of this rifle was very detailed.

At the front, it features an elongated barrel that slightly widens towards the end.

On the side, there's a compartment for the bullet magazine and an advanced aiming system with a holographic sight.

The handle and handguard seem to be ergonomically designed to offer a comfortable and secure grip, while on the stock, there's a small compartment for additional ammunition or accessories.

(How many designers were brutally exploited to create this thing?)

That's how incredible this weapon looked by itself.

"Enough talk, let's try this baby out," I said, holding the weapon in a firing position.

[Target distance: 300 meters]

[Non-biological static target, Threat Level: N/A]

I used the HUD sight to guide myself and then fired in succession.

*zsshhhh

*zsshhhh

*zsshhhh

*PUCK!

(These don't seem like bullets...)

The thing firing this... is very hard to describe, as I only see some lights being shot out.

Needless to say, the target was destroyed.

[Target eliminated]

(Feels good, but these things are better when tested in real combat)

"Test completed"

[Test completed]

[Choose a Technological Chip to continue!]

[Technological Chip: Ground Combat Armor (B)]

[Technological Chip: Aerial Combat Armor (B)]

[Technological Chip: Special Operations Armor (B)]

Just as I said "test completed," I saw the armor begin to glow and, after a few flickers, it disappeared... or so it seemed, as I could see those metal beads forming and rushing back to my bracelet.

"Aerial Combat Armor," I said.

[Initiating Firmware...]

[Firmware initiated, authentication verified, deploying armor...]

And just like the last time, the nanobots emerged from the bracelet and started adhering to my body.

(It's quite similar to the previous one, I must say)

They're probably armors from the same manufacturer (that's my speculation). The armor was quite similar, except I noticed that the protective plates were less thick, and I could feel some extra weight on my back.

That extra weight was due to a pair of wings, according to the HUD of this armor.

Wings with a futuristic and aerodynamic design, with sleek, angular lines that give it an imposing appearance in the sky. The wings are integrated into the armor structure and extend from the back of the shoulders to the lower back of the user.

[Siege Wings Deployment...]

*Shh-click!

"To the skies!"

*vrrroooom!

"WOW, WOW, WOOOW," I nervously shouted as I saw this thing flying relentlessly.

"WAIT! WAIT!"

The controls of this thing were not intuitive at all.

*FUSHHH

*FOSHHH

"I'M FALLING! I'M FALL-"

*BOMM!

"Damn..."

Unfortunately, I couldn't control this thing in time and crashed to the ground.

[Collision detected, armor integrity: 100%]

At first glance, it seemed easy, but the truth was that this thing was very difficult to control.

-5 minutes of trial and error.

*whirrrrr!

I was able to partially master this thing (with the help of the armor's integrated intelligence), but I couldn't take it to its full potential, so to speak.

"If I increase the speed of this thing, I'll crash again."

"Test completed."

It will take time to master this, so let's leave it for later.

[Test completed]

[Choose a Technological Chip to continue!]

[Technological Chip: Ground Combat Armor (B)]

[Technological Chip: Aerial Combat Armor (B)]

[Technological Chip: Special Operations Armor (B)]

"Special Operations Armor."

[Initiating Firmware...]

[Firmware initiated, authentication verified, deploying armor...]

"This one has less armor than the flight one..." I exclaimed, amazed to see the few protective plates that this armor had.

*zzziiip!

[Active camouflage activated, remaining time: ∞]

It seems this armor features active camouflage, something crucial for certain playstyles like infiltration or why not? the old camping tactic.

[Energy Sword deployed]

And without making any noise and barely visible, a sword appeared on my left gauntlet, fused with it.

[Practice target deployed]

[Distance to target: 50 meters]

This time, the familiar scarecrow appeared, so I prepared to approach it.

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(This thing doesn't make any sound at all...)

As expected from a special operations armor, its stealth capability is incredible.

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It didn't take me long to reach the front of the target.

(Let's see how sharp this thing is), I thought as I raised my arm with the sword.

"Die!" I exclaimed and quickly swung my arm with all my strength.

*zzzshhh!

*Bam! *Bam!

(...)

I split it in two, the sword went smoothly and cut it very cleanly.

(It's like cutting through butter...)

"The power of technology is amazing."

"Test completed."

[Test completed]

[You have completed the Technology tutorial!]

[Remember that technology is not limited to combat alone! It can also help facilitate your life with countless general applications!]

[Examples of Technological applications]

[Dimensional communication device (C)]

[Assistant Android (B)]

[Customized Vehicle (D)]

[Free Nanotechnology (A)]

[Mecha (S)]

(The car looks great, but look at that mecha...)

Damn big, damn imposing, damn powerful with those weapons.

(And probably damn expensive...)

Cannons, swords... and even a cannon on its chest.

(Probably the ultimate land weapon of technology)

[You can obtain Technological Chips in three ways!

-Research and Development: Invest in a Research and Development Laboratory (R&D) and use the base technology tree of the tower or create your own technology through trial and error.

-Random resource acquisition system: You can obtain random Technological Chips of different rarities (according to the banner), (Does not include Technological Cores), using credits and premium credits.

-World reward or interaction: Occasionally, you may come across lost technology from some civilization. Apply reverse engineering to uncover its secrets! Additionally, you can trade with different civilizations as your race increases its power]

[Technological Chips act as interfaces that allow the integration and control of complex technological components, such as armor, with the user's body. In very advanced stages, these chips are designed to interact directly with the user's nervous system, facilitating seamless communication and control between the human body and technology.]

[Once you obtain a Technological Chip, you can go to the nearest research laboratory and obtain the materials list for the technology you are trying to create]