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Universal Soldier

"In the not-so-distant future, Tank, a once ordinary individual, undergoes a transformative experience as he becomes a Universal Soldier through the advanced technologies of the Universal Soldier Program. Guided by the enigmatic training coordinator, Erick, Tank navigates a series of intricate simulations that prepare him for the challenges of the cosmos. Equipped with a sentient AI named Alice, personalized gear, and a Frigate-class ship, Tank embarks on real missions across 26 outposts scattered throughout 56 settled systems and 453 explored planets. As he grapples with the dual nature of man and machine, he discovers the delicate balance between strength and subtlety. The novel unfolds a narrative of cosmic exploration, mysterious encounters, and the evolution of a Universal Soldier in a universe filled with secrets, threats, and opportunities."

tomrock1997 · Ciencia y ficción
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10 Chs

CH.3-Training Simulation

The Frigate-class scouting ship cut through the simulated cosmos, its sleek form navigating the digital stars. Tank, clad in his nanofiber exosuit, gripped the controls with determination. Alice's voice resonated, "Initiating training simulation. Three hostile spacecraft detected."

Adversaries materialized on the holographic display, menacing and swift. Tank engaged the hyperdrive, maneuvering his ship in a high-stakes dance through the simulated battlefield. The ship's weapons roared to life under his control, pulses of energy colliding with the hostile crafts.

In a tense exchange, Tank unleashed the ship's firepower, obliterating two of the adversaries. The third, relentless, retaliated with a barrage that nearly overwhelmed Tank's ship. Shields flickered dangerously as the hull sustained damage.

"Critical damage sustained. Shields at minimum capacity," Alice's voice intoned, urgency palpable. Tank gritted his teeth, pushing the ship to its limits. The battle hung in the balance, the shields on the brink of collapse.

Summoning every ounce of skill, Tank executed daring maneuvers, narrowly avoiding catastrophic blows. The third adversary, though battered, persisted. With calculated precision, Tank targeted and crippled its engines, bringing a tense ceasefire to the simulated space skirmish.

"Boarding simulation activated. Proceed with caution," cautioned Alice.

Tank, now aboard the crippled vessel, activated the lethal firing mode of the Pulse Disruptor Rifle. The resonating echoes of energy blasts reverberated through the digital corridors as simulated opponents engaged him. A complex dance of strategy and precision unfolded; the rifle responded to Tank's mental commands as he incapacitated foes, grappling with a discomfort that lingered in the back of his mind, acknowledging the virtual weight of each shot.

In the midst of the virtual combat, Tank seamlessly transitioned to the Vibro-Blade, a shimmering blade of energy materializing in his hand. The dance became a blend of calculated strikes and evasive maneuvers, his enhanced reflexes guiding each movement.

With the simulated adversaries subdued, Tank deployed concussion grenades for tactical control. The virtual explosions echoed through the digital environment, adding an explosive punctuation to the orchestrated chaos.

As the last virtual opponent fell, Alice's voice guided him to the next phase. "Non-lethal stealth simulation initiated."