Luke considered Pacific Rim's materials technology commendable, especially the metals used to build the mechas. Besides meeting toughness, ductility, extreme pressure, and hardness standards, they also required excellent shock resistance and kinetic energy absorption. Otherwise, how could a mecha, so thin compared to its size, almost like a thick layer of iron, possibly hold its own against the Pioneers' biological weapons?
How can a person survive a fall from a height of ten thousand meters?
Of course, there are some factors such as shock absorption, auxiliary thrusters, and mecha structure, but materials are the basis of all this!
Luke, possessing the manufacturing technology for all mecha materials in the Pacific Rim world, sorted and refined the latest metal material after his return, resulting in TZ-92 titanium alloy. This is also the main material used for the outer layer of the custom-made mecha suits worn by Snoke and others. Its manufacturing technology is a secret stored within the technological heritage of Hyperion.
As for what's being sold publicly, it's of course between the first and second generation mecha manufacturing materials, namely the TI titanium alloy series that Tony Stark and his major partners have been purchasing in large quantities recently.
When it comes to maximizing commercial profits, who would waste their best technology right from the start when the previous generation of technology poses no threat, and at least maintains a sufficient advantage, if not a complete dominance?
If we had to define the TZ92 titanium alloy Luke had refined and improved in this world, it would be roughly equivalent to a castrated, beggarly version of Captain America's shield. It lacks indestructibility, nor does it possess extreme properties like perfect kinetic energy absorption; it has its limits and flaws. Even so, its excellence cannot be denied.
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"Director, a new character has appeared."
The S.H.I.E.L.D. agents on the scene reported the situation to their boss, Nick Fury. Also watching the battlefield at Stark Industries were the military, who had received the news. Tony's friend, Air Force Colonel James Rhodes, in particular, looked worried as he saw the Mark II being crushed by Iron Monger on the battlefield.
When he'd received Tony Stark's request to clear the surrounding airspace of planes, he'd wanted to come and help, but Tony had refused. But now, seeing Tony rushing over and giving his life away, he was torn between his own thoughts and his own desires. Should he stick to his promise to Tony and not go, or ignore Tony and bring his men over to help?
This feeling of anxiety and fear of losing something only subsided a little when Snoke's mechanical suit appeared and Tony was temporarily out of danger.
Trident Wing Building.
Nick Fury stood in front of the window, which had transformed into a massive screen, displaying the battlefield at Stark Industries in stunning detail. He watched the unfamiliar Iron Man, who had collaborated with Tony Stark across multiple battlefields, ultimately using the massive Ark Reactor in the exhibition area of Workshop 16 at Stark Industries to destroy Iron Monger's indestructible armor. His gaze was solemn, and he whispered, "New trouble?"
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What happened in Stark Industries could not be concealed at all. Too many people saw the fierce battle between the three Iron Men, and some were even injured and frightened.
So before dawn, news about the Iron Man vs. Iron Man battle at Stark Industries had already appeared on major media websites. And by dawn, the online trend had already shifted in many directions, changing the hottest topics several times.
Who is Iron Man?
This is what everyone, including reporters, wants to know now.
With such a big incident happening, someone from Stark Industries or other parties needs to step forward and hold a press conference to give an explanation to the public and the victims.
Standing at the stage, addressing the reporters, was Air Force Colonel James Rhodes, looking uncomfortable and serious. As the official spokesperson, he held a manuscript in his hand and read it out in a serious and solemn tone. The general content of the manuscript was the economic losses and casualties caused by the explosion of the Ark reactor at Stark Industries.
When did I, a dignified Air Force colonel, become the one who cleans up Tony's mess?
James Rhodes read the manuscript while distractedly reflecting on himself. When he finally finished reading the manuscript and the reporters took their turn to ask questions, the reporters in the audience instantly became active after their previous drowsy state.
"Excuse me, who are those three Iron Men?"
The reporters skipped over the boring question about the reactor explosion and asked directly.
James Rhodes smiled. "Now we are discussing the casualties and civilian losses at Stark Industries. Next."
"Are the officials also unclear about the identities of the three Iron Men? Do you think they will appear in the future?"
The next reporter went against the tide, ignored James' words, and shifted the topic back to Iron Man.
James Rhodes tried his best to maintain a smile on his face as he looked at the reporter who was asking the question. The reporter stared at him intently, his gaze conveying a clear message: Who wants to hear about a reactor explosion? We want to hear about Iron Man!
Even James Rhodes could read from their eyes: "If you can't do it, let Stark, that big mouth, come up instead."
At this moment, Tony Stark, who was preparing to go on stage backstage, was being guided step by step by the friendly agent Phil Coulson from S.H.I.E.L.D. on how to speak on stage.
"You guys are really powerful." Tony Stark flipped through the various evidence in his hands, such as the proof of his absence that night, and even the photo of him dating Pepper that night as evidence.
"I'll take that as a compliment." Phil Coulson handed the manuscript to Tony again. "I know you're too lazy to write, so our people have already written it for you. All you have to do is read it aloud and produce proof when the reporters question you. We'll take over and handle everything else. It will soon be settled and won't disturb your life anymore."
"That's so thoughtful." Tony took the manuscript, flipped through it casually, and looked up at Phil Coulson.
"This time I'll just thank you directly for the compliment." Phil Coulson smiled.
"Do you know who the Iron Man who helped me is?" Tony suddenly asked. He was extremely curious about the Iron Man who had helped him last night and then left. The Iron Man suit was a different style, and it seemed to be more technologically advanced than his own Mark suit! The energy source seemed to be different from his own arc reactor.
He always thought that his Mark suit technology was unique, but that person clearly told him that his idea was wrong!
"I'm sorry, we're looking for him too." Phil Coulson said tightly.
"You're going to go on stage," Pepper said softly, stepping forward to help him straighten his shirt. Tony walked towards the podium, dropping the manuscript on the ground.
Read the manuscript?
When did Tony Stark become an obedient man?