The next morning, the whole moon base was up bright and early. Absolution had transferred them dozens of new schematics to work with, as well as the majority of their research staff, and Nico had booked one of the larger labs so that they could work on Max's idea for a variable pattern energy weapon.
That was their highest priority, according to Nico, as the energy weapon would be capable of taking on all enemies without modifying the Mecha between battles, and it would save thousands of lives in the next large encounter like the one at the Rift.
The inability to target every species effectively due to their various weapon resistances was the downfall of many of the species along the lines who didn't have the diversity of firepower or the backup to adjust to the situation.