Chapter 200: The Pacific Rim Plan! All Under His Gaze Belongs to the LA-Corporation!
Every time Li Ang conquered a parallel world, what remained was a mess in dire need of rebuilding.
Without a robust logistical and industrial capacity, the reconstruction process in these worlds would be painfully slow.
Even though Li Ang had maximized the production efficiency of cloning factories and artificial facilities, the labor force they generated was still insufficient.
In reality, most of the industrial zones in Ideal City were operating at full capacity to produce AI robots, clones, or replicants—essentially free labor.
Their primary purpose was to undertake mining missions across various planets and serve as cannon fodder for the frontline military.
Yet even with such measures, the minerals and resources acquired by the LA Corporation were far from enough.
This shortage persisted whether through human mining efforts or AI robots, as both methods were relatively inefficient.
Moreover, these AI robots and replicants had to be controlled by matrix-produced AI systems for mind conditioning.
Without this, the risk of AI rebellions or worker revolts would loom large.
Should such uprisings occur, the corporation would be forced to dispatch armed forces to suppress them violently.
This would significantly increase production costs.
Were it not for the energy generated by "Eve" on Pandora, the Matrix's AI production would have been unable to meet demand long ago.
Understanding the situation, Li Ang calculated his priorities and became resolute.
A fully upgraded Matter Deconstructor was his goal.
"This tool is unparalleled. Its mining capacity surpasses the workload of billions of workers in an instant."
After comparing the efficiency of the Matter Deconstructor to traditional mining methods on the system interface, Li Ang's determination to obtain the upgrade solidified.
From a long-term perspective, the corporation's interests lay in resource acquisition. Building a solid foundation with abundant resources was essential to accelerating the war machine's momentum.
Moreover, this was cutting-edge technology capable of extracting and refining materials even from black holes—objects that devour everything, including light.
The fact that the Matter Deconstructor could metaphorically "pluck teeth from the tiger's mouth" made it indispensable.
"If this device could be weaponized, it might destroy a planet in an instant," Li Ang mused.
"Unfortunately... it can't."
After closing the system panel, Li Ang briefly planned his combat strategy for this mission, naming the operation The Pacific Rim Plan.
"Europa, notify the heads of all departments immediately. I have new orders to issue!"
No sooner had he spoken than the ever-ready AI assistant, Europa, responded promptly.
"As you wish, my lord."
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One Week Later
Inside a maglev train near the Multiverse Base in Ideal City, a sleek 22-car train sped northward. It eventually slowed down and docked at Platform 13.
As the cabin doors slid open with a beep, soldiers in black combat uniforms disembarked, their eyes brimming with curiosity.
"Is this the company's maglev train? It's way faster than Earth trains!"
"Its speed even surpasses most commercial planes, let alone trains."
These soldiers, hailing from Earth in the Specter universe, expressed amazement as they observed their surroundings.
They were garbed in combat uniforms issued by the LA Corporation , including members of the AST Armored Unit and a few recruits of the Astartes Legion.
Carrying military duffel bags, they eagerly followed the staff's directions.
These soldiers had been summoned for the corporation's new Pacific Rim Plan.
After arriving, they were escorted to the vast transportation hub of the Multiverse Base.
The base occupied 5% of Ideal City's area and was a marvel of engineering, featuring colossal corridors and interconnected transportation networks of elevators and railways.
"This... this is the LA Corporation ? Its scale is beyond imagination!"
Steve, a soldier aspiring to join the corporation's market expansion division, couldn't contain his awe.
After passing a rigorous selection process a month prior, Steve, Lieutenant Corey, and Bruce had qualified as Astartes recruits. Though still in the preparatory unit, they hoped this deployment would change their fortunes.
Soon, they were escorted to dormitories equipped with free dining halls and recreational facilities, including arcades, bars, theaters, and even virtual reality clubs.
The recreational amenities ensured soldiers could release pent-up stress from rigorous training.
Once settled, Corey, Steve, and Bruce reported to the training grounds, where their drill instructor, David Martinez, addressed them solemnly:
"Welcome to the LA Corporation 's Multiverse Base. I am your instructor, David Martinez."
After a brief introduction, David got straight to the point:
"To date, the corporation has explored two universes: the main universe including Pandora and the Specter universe. The purpose of your deployment is to initiate the next phase of exploration under the Pacific Rim Plan."
The soldiers, though silent, were visibly exhilarated. Their burning gazes betrayed their eagerness to prove themselves and earn rewards.
"The corporation is mobilizing resources, soldiers, and equipment. You'll remain at the base for training and operational briefings until deployment. Any questions?"
"No, sir!" the soldiers responded in unison.
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Meanwhile, in the core of the Multiverse Base, a dazzling light erupted as the star gate to the Pacific Rim universe opened.
In the command center, Li Ang sat calmly at the master console, monitoring the star gate's activities via drone feeds.
Though the gate was operational, no one dared approach it without his explicit command.
"I hope this mission resolves the Pacific Rim issues swiftly," Li Ang thought, recalling the two prior conquests—Pandora and the Specter universe.
Both had yielded valuable resources and advanced technologies for the corporation.
The sentient "Eywa" on Pandora proved particularly invaluable, powering the AI mind-conditioning tools critical for replicant production.
Currently, the corporation's population reached 50 billion, excluding 300 billion artificial beings like clones and replicants.
These synthetic entities served as tools, not citizens, with controlled lifespans and programmed obedience.
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As Li Ang reviewed the latest military data from Europa, he noted a staggering 52 million personnel across army and air force units, supplemented by 2 billion disposable clone soldiers.
"The clone numbers are impressive—perfect as cannon fodder," he remarked.
From mining labor to battlefield support, the LA Corporation 's operations stretched across multiple worlds.
Under Li Ang's watchful gaze, the corporation's dominion expanded relentlessly.
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