Chapter 79: Stark Reactor

[Third Person's PoV] 

Tony Stark stood in his lab, his hands absently fiddling with the arc reactor hovering above his work desk. His techno eyes displayed a holographic projection in his vision, breaking down the reactor into its most minute components, each element highlighted, analyzed, and cross-referenced with potential upgrades.

The hologram pulsed, showcasing the composition of the reactor, color-coded to indicate areas of potential improvement. Tony's eyes darted across the display, absorbing the information at lightning speed.

"I see it now," Tony muttered, his voice barely above a whisper as he became engrossed in the possibilities. "Cables made of Vibranium... not just strong, but an unparalleled conductor of energy. It'll channel power more efficiently, reducing energy loss to almost zero."

With a tap of his fingers, the hologram adjusted, replacing the existing copper wiring with Vibranium. The energy flow simulation surged, showing a significant boost in efficiency.

"And the casing," Tony continued, his eyes narrowing as the hologram shifted to the reactor's outer shell. "Adamantium. Indestructible. The perfect material to protect the core from any external damage while shielding it from internal pressure. It'll keep the reactor stable even under the most extreme conditions."

The outer shell now gleamed with the silvery hue of Adamantium as the reactor's structural integrity graph spiked, indicating near-absolute durability. Leaning back, a satisfied smile played on Tony's lips as the hologram displayed the upgraded reactor in its entirety. "Vibranium cables for maximum energy transfer, Adamantium casing for unmatched durability... This will make the arc reactor more powerful and resilient than ever before."

But Tony's mind was already racing ahead. He continued refining his design, scanning through advanced materials, cutting-edge technologies, and theoretical concepts, overlaying them onto the holographic model.

"Vibranium cables and Adamantium casing are a good start," Tony mused, "but we can take this even further."

The hologram shifted again, showing the reactor's core. Tony began manipulating the core design, introducing new elements and technologies. "Arc reactor cores have always relied on the new element my father and I created, but what if we integrate a micro fusion reactor alongside it? A self-sustaining fusion process could provide a continuous energy supply. With Vibranium acting as a superconductor, we could channel the energy output directly into the core without significant loss."

The simulation demonstrated a fusion reaction stabilized by the Vibranium wiring, with the energy output graph jumping significantly and the core's lifespan extending drastically.

"But why stop there?" Tony's thoughts accelerated. "We need to think in terms of both generation and storage."

Activating a secondary hologram, he displayed a series of nanostructures. "Graphene batteries—supercapacitors—could be integrated into the reactor's design. These would store excess energy generated during periods of low demand, releasing it when needed. This would balance the load, reducing strain on the reactor and allowing for an even, uninterrupted power supply."

The holographic arc reactor now included layers of graphene supercapacitors, seamlessly integrated into the structure. The energy efficiency graph showed marked improvements, with nearly zero energy waste.

"Let's not forget the quantum level," Tony added, his techno eyes now focused on a series of quantum equations and algorithms. "Quantum tunneling could allow us to extract even more energy from the reactor core. We could use quantum entanglement to instantaneously transfer energy from the core to any system connected to the reactor, with no loss in transmission. This would make the arc reactor a near-perfect energy source, capable of powering anything from cities to spacecrafts."

The hologram adapted, showing quantum conduits interlaced with the Vibranium wiring, creating a network that harnessed energy at the quantum level. The simulations displayed an unprecedented energy output—approaching what could only be described as unlimited.

"And finally," Tony concluded, zooming out to review the entire system, "we need to manage this power. A custom AI—let's call it 'ArcAI'—dedicated solely to monitoring and optimizing the reactor's performance. It would predict energy demand, manage the flow between generation and storage, and ensure the reactor runs at peak efficiency at all times. This AI would also have adaptive learning, improving its efficiency the longer it operates."

The hologram now displayed the final version of the upgraded arc reactor, a near-self-sustaining, unlimited energy source. It combined the durability of Adamantium, the energy-conducting power of Vibranium, the continuous energy generation of fusion, the storage capacity of graphene, and the quantum energy transfer system, all overseen by the ArcAI.

Tony smiled, his mind racing with the possibilities of his latest breakthrough. "Now that's what I call progress. This isn't just an upgrade—it's practically a whole new energy system. It deserves a new name." His smirk widened as inspiration struck him. "I'll name it... The Stark Reactor!"

His excitement was palpable, but then he suddenly realized Momo was still in the room. "Sorry about that. I tend to get lost in my thoughts. How long was I out this time?"

Momo smiled, unbothered by his temporary distraction. "About ten minutes since you first put on the lenses."

Tony's eyes widened in surprise. "Ten minutes! I created an unlimited energy source in under ten minutes! Now that's something!" He pumped his fist in the air, exhilarated by the rapid progress.

"Friday, let's get to work on these upgrades!" Tony ordered, his voice brimming with enthusiasm.

"Already on it, boss," Friday replied smoothly.

It wasn't long before the Microbots were brought into action, but Tony's mind was already racing ahead. "Wait… I can upgrade these too," he muttered, a massive grin spreading across his face. "I could upgrade these into… hehehehe!" His laughter took on a slightly maniacal edge as the possibilities unfurled in his mind.

Momo watched Tony with amusement, taking a couple of steps back as the Microbots carried him away. She couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm, even as he started to resemble a mad scientist lost in his creations.

A few hours later, Melissa descended into Tony's lab, looking around curiously. "Hey Friday, where's Tony?"

She noticed that all their suits were missing from their casings, which made her raise an eyebrow in confusion.

"The boss is down by the beach with Ms. Yaoyorozu, finishing up a new project," Friday informed her.

Melissa nodded in understanding and hopped onto her hoverboard, heading down to the beach. As she arrived, she spotted what appeared to be two large carousels—except instead of horses, each carousel held their suits, all neatly encased and arranged in a circle.

"Tony… what are you making?" Melissa asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Oh, I'm actually done," Tony replied, looking up with a satisfied grin. "Momo's helping me take inventory of all our suit designs. I'm sending them to space."

Melissa blinked. "What?"

Tony's excitement didn't waver as he explained. "Think about it—what if we're far away from home and need a specific suit? It would take too long for them to get to us. So, I came up with the idea of building these containment units for our suits and launching them into orbit. They'll follow us wherever we go, and when we need a suit, a hatch will open and it'll come flying down to us. Pretty smart, right?"

Melissa looked at the two rows of suits in their circular formations within the containers, slowly nodding as she processed the idea. "Yeah, pretty smart," she agreed, impressed by the ingenuity.

"Well then I want you to meet the twins Stella and Luna!" Tony said motioning towards the Carousel type storage. 

"Stella and Luna?" Melissa looked at Tony in confusion. 

"Stella is mine, Luna is yours: 

S.T.E.L.L.A: Suit Transportation for Expedited Launch and Localized Access

L.U.N.A: Launchable Utility for Near-Arms" 

"Phttt" Melissa could but laughed at the names, she shook her head as she informed Tony the reason she was looking for him. 

"Anyway, your mom wants us all to go out and eat together before they have to leave for America, Momo you're invited as well" 

"Eh?" Momo pointed to herself in surprise. 

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