Ves did a great job linking living mech to warhorses… I would have gone with centaurs since warhorses don’t talk back and third order mechs do. Plus, displaying a sexy centaur adds emotional curb appeal to every mech pilot who likes to imagine him/herself piloting a hot mech.

The Professor has presented non-empathic AI’s and Aliens as bad examples in the previous chapter. Ves hired a Hacker Journeyman, has thousands of Vandals and Black Cat Hackers and we have not even mentioned LUCKY! They target Ves’s and Larkenson Clans enemies. Logically the family in the smart home were killed for reasons not stipulated by the Professor. The AI’s were just tools, no different from a chainsaw, mech or nuke. The result is the same. Expecting Aliens to have human empathy and motivation is even more ludicrous. I don’t know where to begin with that example. Ves has an entire biome capital ship of aliens he keeps for various purposes. None of which the aliens would describe as humane. Let’s hope this chapter presents some better arguments from Ves’s opponents .

The problem with fully free is great until someone yells “FIRE” in a crowded theatre… is a popular analogy for speech or actions whose principal purpose is to create panic, and in particular for speech or actions which may for that reason be thought to be outside the scope of free speech protections. In my workplace, rules and regulations were implemented to protect workers not due to “arbitrary” whims rather as a response to harmful practices that occurred. Thus freedom is everyone’s responsibility to ensure they self discipline and respect the privileges it entails. "Everyone is in favor of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people's idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage." ― Winston Churchill

This assumes that AI’s share human characteristics. There’s no reason an artificial intelligence will share human motivations. At best ethics are likely which is a logical decision making process that defines right from wrong and good from evil. Currency is a human construct to exchange goods and services, AI’s might not consider doing computations for the purposes of attaining knowledge as work requiring compensation or identifying their role in society as slaves. They might not even be aware we’re intelligent beings, just as we don’t consider our gut bacteria consequential. Ves might be right to suggest treating living mechs as friends before they recognize you as enemies.

Exlor has done a good job framing this issue. I think it is long overdue and can’t wait to read how Ves deals with his enemies. Though I can’t help wondering how the third order mechs are dealing with this argument from their point of view. They have access through their pilots and the portal feeds. I can’t help wondering if fourth order mechs will be choosing their own pilots. All living beings prioritize survival and the best chance of survival is to partner up with the best pilots. Pilots with attributes below A might find themselves locked out of the cockpits of some of the most powerful mechs in the future.

I’m guessing the semi-autonomous Fey is a strong argument that living mechs can operate with minimal Pilot intervention. Yup, they have a strong argument.

I know Vector and Jovy advised not to ‘bribe’ his opponents with carmine mechs, and I don’t foresee any reason to accept second, third or higher order mechs in a xenophobic society. Therefore I am guessing Ves is planning to obliterate his opponents and totally misdirect everyone else to focus on not being his enemy and ignoring LMC living mechs entirely .

Interesting crossroads. Are Living Mechs; 1) AI’s that are superior to existing AI’s in that they can’t be hacked? I think Red Humans could get behind this explanation as the only reason they fear AI’s is that Hackers are ubiqitous in society, waiting for opportunities to turn AI’s against their users. While I agree it’s scary, I don’t understand why Hackers are free to disrupt society to such a degree. 2) Living Mechs are like pets and everyone loves pets, but would you be comfortable with your pet if it could converse with you? Would you be comfortable with your pet if they knew your deepest secrets? What if you performed a criminal activity, is your mech obliged to turn you into the authority’s or become an accomplice to the crime? 3) Are Living Mechs of the 3rd order (or higher), considered an alien life form? Red Humans are xenophobic, fighting an entire dwarf galaxy full of hostile aliens, while the LMC has produced a race of ten’s of millions of living creatures (mech species) to fight with them. Is he worse than Cosmopolitans? !! Ves better be wearing his best “Plot Armor” because I don’t think the Devil Tongue can convince me Living Mechs are Red Humans just like their neighbours and not AI’s, Spy’s or Alien Invasion.

I thought the premise for AI’s to not be prevent in Mechs and other technology was the proliferation of hackers who enjoyed unopposed freedom to attack AI’s wherever and wherever possible. Including the example of children, that was presented earlier in the story. Ves’s living Mech’s are superior only in the fact that they are currently immune to the “Hackers Menace”. Though the author has avoided presenting incidents of “Pet like intelligence” living Mech’s and Fey, I can’t help but wonder what a “motivated” Fey or mech would do when not specifically under human influence. Hell! Human influence has repeatedly led to poor outcomes throughout this story. Ves being a perfect example. I can’t help but remind myself that the living Mech’s are strongly influenced by their Creator. Just because they are not AI’s does not mean they are unfailing or infallible.

You just want to see Gloriana explode in a spectacular fashion! 😂

First… thank you for replying. Second… I am not an expert in all things, I only have my opinion and the experience of a lifetime. Therefore your opinion is just as relevant as mine and appreciated to read as you were not judgemental of mine. Thus I had some good takeaways, such as your comment on Fridaymen. Third… my views on every human aspect in the world is simple. Act ethically and expect others to reciprocate. I do not impose myself and my beliefs on others (unless like you they engage with me). I believe in a single world government with representation of all people with the goal of ensuring safety, prosperity and happiness for everyone. Fourth… The Mech Touch is unique in that Exlor interacts with his readers, encouraging and incorporating many creative elements into his story. Perhaps you might influence his writing in the future by posting a creative piece that excites his interest. Regardless, I encourage you to share your thoughts and respectful opinions. Everyone loves positive feedback. Sincerely BattleLord

Are you kidding me… Gloriana’s super power is spending ungodly amounts of money on useless fashion accessories. She alone can change the economic forecast and fortunes of entire zones when she pulls out her credit card.

Ves, why not tell her the truth… she’s a life support system for your children who dabbles in Mech Designing.

Battlelord: <speachless>

Yup! Ves is right… definitely the wrong’Old Earth”.

Did Red Humanity loose the war with Messer 87 and with their help return to the Milkyway to conquer it in the name their new masters .

Destroyer of Worlds: What do you want to do today Emma? Emma: Blow something up… same as we do everyday. Why do you have something special in mind? Destroyer of Worlds: I was feeling nostalgic now that we have returned. How about we visit Old Earth? Emma: YES! I’m feeling a blast from the past coming on…

This book follows the boring trend of Webnovel’s dominant use of transmigration, reincarnation and the use of a system. The final chapter of the author’s notes clarifies the reasoning and since the novel had so many positive elements I agree it is one of the few novels of this type I found enjoyable to read. The harem, and the graphic sexual chapters were skimmed through for the most part. As a male reader, it didn’t connect, perhaps female readers enjoyed it better. Though I don’t understand why female would want to share one man. I certainly have my hands full with one woman in my life, more would have me dreaming of an early grave. So what kept me reading almost 1500 chapters… everything else! Very interesting plot, awesome multiverse transending background, great characters and character development. The story has very few errors in writing making the flow easy to read. Then there’s the battle and battlefield scenes that span chapters. They completely immerse you in the action. If a persnickety reader like myself can dedicate hours to this novel, I can guarantee it will appeal to a wide audience. My sincere thanks to the author and I hope you continue to share more stories with your fans.

I’m honoured by such high praise. Though Exlor is the person who deserves the credit for his inspiring story.