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Shaw's energy core - the Heart of Terra.
Energy defense system.
Space-based particle cannon.
Single-person synaesthesia system.
Unmanned factory.
Energy weapons list.
Blue Blood Thruster.
…
The densely packed list made Stick Pantecost gasp for air. He greedily read through each technical list, his fingers constantly clicking and scrolling on the virtual screen, looking at each data and technical description. Even though many of the data and descriptions were very brief, Stick Pantecost didn't care!
What he cares about is where these technologies can be used and what the effects are!
These brief explanations suited him perfectly. If he'd opened the list and only seen detailed technical data, it would have been like reading a wordless book. It was something only PPDC technicians could understand.
It's undeniable that every piece of technology Luke brought out was a profound test of Stick Pantecost's resolve. The moment he saw it, he couldn't help but imagine how much the Mech Hunters at headquarters would improve in combat if equipped with these new technologies. And how many of his warriors would survive the battle?
It can be seen that Luke Field was very sincere in bringing out these technologies. Stick Panticost even thought that he had almost taken out all of Shaw Industries' assets this time.
Technology for technology.
This situation was common in the early years of the PPDC, especially during the construction of the first and second generation Mech Hunters. The collaborative efforts of technicians from all member and non-member countries, with full technology sharing, enabled the rapid production of Hunters and the maintenance of a stable and stable situation. After the third generation of Mech Hunters, when member countries developed their own unique mech technologies, technical barriers and confidentiality began to emerge.
What made Stack Panticost hesitate was that Shaw Industries was not one of the member states, it was just a company.
On second thought, a company with such a technological accumulation was already well-positioned to enter into a technology trade with PPDC. Furthermore, times had changed. Three or four years ago, even if he had been tempted by these technologies, he wouldn't have been able to, let alone have the authority to, trade all of PPDC's mecha hunter technology for them. Back then, he was more willing to use official means, finding ways to obtain these technologies at the lowest possible cost, or at the very least, simply paying outright.
But now, the once-powerful PPDC has become a thing of the past. Even the highly regarded Hunter Project of a few years ago has been officially shelved. Mecha bases have been closed, R&D teams have been disbanded, and stationed troops have been withdrawn. Everyone with access to information knows that the PPDC has no future, and neither does the Hunter Project.
So how important are these technologies?
Three or four years ago, technology exchange was out of the question. The parliamentarians from the member states behind PPDC would definitely not agree to it.
A technology exchange in three or four years wouldn't be difficult, though. At least, Stek Pantecost felt that the wall-guarding council members wouldn't mind selling off what they considered to be useless technology for a good price, or exchanging it for something else. Even after they withdrew, Stek, who would automatically become the PPDC's top official, would be free to make the decision on his own.
"Are these technologies real?" thought Stick Panticost.
"Granted." Luke Field smiled. He'd waited three years to trade with the PPDC. Why? Wasn't it just for the day when the PPDC ran out of money? Of course, he could have opted out of the trade and spent more time deducing the technology based on the mech hunters' information. It wasn't difficult for him, and he'd already done it. But right now, he was willing to lend a hand to the PPDC to perfectly complete the unlocking mission, just to make it right. And to level himself up while doing so.
"How do we verify this? Do we have a prototype?"
"Kurtulo itself is the product of this combination of technologies. Of course, if you need it, Shaw Industries and I are also happy to help you replace and upgrade your current Mecha Hunters. But if we do that, the current Mecha Hunters will have no secrets in front of us."
"PPDC is short of funds." Stek Panticost said in a dazed tone.
"The funding issue can be put aside for now. We can first see the technical effects."
"What's the meaning?"
"Work first, payment later. Technology is the money." Luke spread his hands and easily wiped out a lot of future profits for Shaw Industries without notifying Shao Zhiwen. However, Luke and Shao Zhiwen had discussed this matter beforehand, and in the end, Shao Zhiwen did not express any dissatisfaction or objection.
Of course, Stack Panticost couldn't really not pay any money at all. At least in the next eight months, although PPDC's funds were tight, it would not be so bad that it could not pay any money at all.
"It's a pleasure working with you. I'll get that done as soon as possible." After a lot of thought, Stack Pantecost finally agreed to the plan he'd been working on. The situation had reached a point of desperate struggle, so he naturally didn't care about the so-called regulations regarding technology leaks.
"I can arrange to start at any time." Luke Field was also satisfied with his success and was just waiting for the moment to get the information.
As they walked out of the office, a short-haired woman with an oriental face approached. Stick Pantecost introduced them between them, saying, "This is Asako Mori. She'll show you around the base. If you have any requests, you can ask her. I'm going to go solve the problem."
Luke Field nodded.
In the following time, Luke Field, led by Mori Mako, walked around the base, ate in the cafeteria, and finally came to the training ground of the Hunter Academy.
"Each of them has gone through extensive training, all in order to become warriors piloting mecha hunters. But even if they are talented enough and work hard enough, achieving that goal is still difficult." Asako Mori looked at Luke Field. "Perhaps in the future they will thank you, Dr. Luke."
"Thank you for what?"
"Thank you for lowering the threshold for the Mech Hunter stance."
Asako Mori smiled. "Before you arrived, we unexpectedly learned that your sixth-generation machine, Kurtuluo, is a single-person synesthesia system. And as far as I can remember, the Hunter Academy has no information about you at all. It seems you haven't received any relevant selection or training. Yet, you are its operator and pilot."
"What do you want to say?" Luke asked.
"Shaw Industries, or you, Dr. Luke, should have improved the synesthesia technology and made it somewhat popular, right?" Asako Mori said with anticipation on her face, her black pupils staring at Luke Field without blinking.
"You are very smart, Ms. Asako Mori. Perhaps, in the near future, you will be able to experience this technology soon." Luke Field gave an affirmative answer.