The main difference between this puppet and the military automatons is the energy source and the materials used. In the memory, the puppet structure was constructed using diamond steel, a rare metal found deep within the lava seas of a fiery planet. The muscle fibers were made from modified golden gorilla muscles, which could only be found on a Level 4 planet, with only one of these gorillas born throughout the entire planet's existence. However, despite the impressive materials and energy sources, the puppet still lacked efficient energy management. The energy consumption rate was extremely high, making it costly to operate.
After studying and recalling all the knowledge related to puppets, I decided to create my own version, but with a focus on utility rather than combat.
Approaching my worktable, I began designing the puppet. In reality, it was more accurate to refer to it as a robot, as it would function automatically rather than being actively controlled like a puppet. The design incorporated simple gears.
First, I devised the structure, which would be based on a human skeleton but with a more rudimentary form. There would be no rib cage since the body was already strong enough. The overall structure would resemble a stick figure with additional frames. The shoulder area and waist were reinforced with extra frames to support heavy loads. The legs and arms were moderately enhanced to perform demanding tasks, with the legs being more robust than the arms. Designing a super-strong yet flexible spine posed a challenge. A human spine can withstand up to 100 kg of pressure, but the robot I envisioned needed to lift more than one ton. After some experimentation, I settled on a compact spine with only three parts, which would act as hydraulic lifters for heavy weights.
Once the structure was complete, I turned my attention to the machine components. The machine was divided into three main parts: the mover, the energy storage, and the brain. The mover mechanism resembled a typical robot machine, filled with gears and motors. As for energy storage, I utilized an empty crystal with an affinity for the lightning element. The robot would not rely solely on energy; it would be powered by electricity, similar to industrial robots in my previous world.
After completing the movement part, the next step was to work on the brain. The brain design was based on the crystal ball I had seen in my grandfather's puppet. The crystal ball consisted of two layers, with the outer layer divided into four sections and a small hole at the bottom. The four outer sections would serve as the receptors, responders, and data storage, while the inner ball would house the core algorithms and security measures. The entire brain would be connected through wires, extending from the lower hole of the brain to the spine, acting as a bridge to the rest of the body.
With the design finalized, I moved on to production. I began with the structure, utilizing the same technique used for the red metal mold. This involved shaping metal using a wax model and employing various hardening techniques. The structure would be made from spiritual iron, deep sea steel, and metal wasp wax for the molds. By using these techniques, the resulting metal would have high density and sturdiness without excessive weight.
Next came the assembly. While the structure itself was relatively straightforward to assemble, the trickier parts were the joints, which required the implementation of formations to reduce friction between the different components. Despite this challenge, the entire assembly process took only two hours.
Once the structure was complete, I moved on to the mechanical parts. I began by creating the molds, using the same materials and techniques employed for making formation nodes. I made numerous molds and proceeded to create the materials for each part, using a total of 20 different ingredients as each part required specific characteristics. After manufacturing the gears and other components, I then sculpted the inscriptions, opting to do this manually. Since each gear had a unique inscription, creating them using molds would have been too challenging.
Finally, it was time to work on the brain. This part proved to be the most intricate and delicate aspect of the robot. Each section of the outer layer would have its own distinct inscription. The brain core posed the greatest challenge as, based on my design, it seemed impossible to create without specialized tools. Therefore, before delving into this part, I crafted my own custom inscription tools. These tools resembled microscopes, with the usual sample holder replaced by a holder for crystals.
After creating the specialized tools with robotic arms and needles, I was ready to sculpt the brain's crystal ball. These robotic arms, controlled directly by my mind, emitted a superheated laser through the needles, carving the crystal with precision. With the help of a special machine I had created, I was able to sculpt the inside of the crystal, mimicking the complex structure of a computer chip. This machine functioned similarly to a 3D printer, but instead of using chemical liquid to shape the structure, it utilized a thin layer of metal energy and heated the energized areas to create different layers of crystal.
After completing the tools, I took a few days of rest. It had already been two weeks since the start of the project, and I needed to recharge. Once I felt ready, I began shaping the core of the brain, providing the measurements necessary for the second layer. I used a machine my grandfather had made, which involved spinning the object while I carefully scraped the crystal using a large custom metal nail. The brain core had a diameter of 10cm and had a bluish color.
With the core finished, I proceeded to shape the second layer. Since I hadn't had the time to create a machine for this process, I shaped it manually. After completing the crystal shaping, I moved on to inscribing the various parts of the brain. Using the precision sculpting device that resembled a microscope, I meticulously sculpted each section of the brain. The second layer consisted of four separate pieces, each with a different function: receptor, responder, memory, and controller. The receptor received data from the body, the responder sent the necessary actions to the controller, and the memory section recorded all activities while the core brain calculated and processed the information.
I began with making the memory part, which had a formation similar to a hard drive, storing the received data in energy frequencies that could be decoded and read. After completing the memory section, I moved on to the remaining three parts. The process of creating the second layer went smoothly, without many obstacles. However, sculpting millions of inscriptions on such a micro scale was still a tiring task. After four weeks of continuous sculpting for 20 hours a day, I finally finished all four sections of the second layer.
With the second layer complete, I focused my attention on the brain core. The hard part is only the outer layer, as the inner portion of the crystal was automatically sculpted by the 3D inscription printer I had created.