From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Lyon finished a breakfast that was three times the size of an ordinary person's in a flash, walked through the spacious hall, and headed towards a metal gate on the south side.

The smart butler sensed his approach and verified it through the biometric identification system, confirming that Leon's information was correct.

Then, he entered the seven-digit password on the physical control panel on the left side of the gate.

After the password was entered, the gate made a low mechanical sound and then began to slowly open to both sides, revealing the "equipment warehouse" behind the door.

The sound of the metal gate opening echoed in the hall and the "equipment warehouse", and the internal lighting system lit up synchronously, and the cold-toned light instantly filled the entire space.

Looking inside from Leon's perspective, one can see that a large number of military-grade firearms are neatly hung on the wall. These firearms are only authorized to be used and purchased by personnel within the Imperial Military, and each one is carefully maintained and cleaned.

They are arranged in an orderly manner, emitting a cold metallic luster, as if waiting for their owner's "call" at any time.

In front of the wall opposite the gate, there are two large ammunition safes, which contain various ammunition and some offensive and defensive props.

In addition, there are many styles of gun accessories, magazines, etc., neatly distributed on the workbench on the right side.

As an experienced agent, especially an "extremely high" paid agent in the Investigation Department, Lyon has almost demanding requirements for his equipment.

Apart from the huge amount of money spent on purchasing property, Lyon also used his extra savings to purchase weapons and equipment.

To him, guns are not just tools, but part of the job.

Normally, Lyon would debug and maintain these weapons alone in his workshop to ensure that they could perform at their best at critical moments.

Whenever he goes out on a mission, he carefully selects the right equipment to ensure that every mission can be completed smoothly or even exceeded.

More importantly, as a member of the Imperial Investigation Department, Leon's weapon losses and equipment needs during missions are fully reimbursed by the department, allowing him to focus entirely on work and combat without any worries.

Go into the equipment warehouse.

Leon looked around and quickly locked onto the pulse pistol that he was most familiar with and trusted.

Standing in front of the gun rack, his eyes were fixed on the pistol, like a close friend of many years, as if silently telling of every battle in the past.

This pulse pistol has a simple appearance, and its streamlined design highlights its efficiency and accuracy. The familiar silver-black paint job reminds him of the HK·USP pistol he used when he first joined Atlas, which has almost the same appearance.

The slide and grip of both models adopt the same classic silver and black color scheme. The design is mainly practical, focusing on tactics and concealment.

The biggest feature of the pulse pistol is its 10mm caliber caseless pulse bullet. This type of bullet does not require a metal casing, but can release more powerful kinetic energy than traditional bullets. The killing effect it causes is extremely deadly, especially its destructive power to human tissue is "unparalleled."

Of course, the bottom of the magazine also needs to be replaced with a matching small condensed matter battery.

Therefore, whenever Leon encountered an emergency while on a mission, he would choose to throw away the empty magazine, thinking that he could replace the ammunition more quickly, but he would be criticized by his colleagues in the logistics department.

After all, although the magazines of this type of firearm are consumable items, they cannot be discarded casually.

Fortunately, Lyon would often pay out of his own pocket to treat his colleagues in the logistics department to afternoon tea, or a few cans of beer or coffee, so he was not scolded in person.

Leon took the pistol from the gun rack, removed the magazine skillfully, and checked the internal structure.

Then open the safe, take out the caseless pulse bullet and load it.

He then picked up several matching magazines and loaded them with standard, armor-piercing, and high-explosive pulse bullets in turn to adapt to various sudden combat situations.

Then he put on his holster and belt, made sure the pistol was firmly fixed on his side, and put the magazine into the storage bag at his back.

In his final preparations, he also chose a shock dagger to ensure that he would have an absolutely lethal means when he had to engage in close combat.

After confirming that all the equipment was correct, Leon left the equipment room and locked it again.

Finally, he put on his brown flight jacket.

This jacket not only makes Lyon look more capable and full of aura, but also greatly increases Lyon's "defensive effect".

Because the clothing prepared by the Investigation Department for the agents has very good bulletproof effects. For example, Leon's flight jacket can even resist the spike bullets fired by Gauss rifles.

Of course, whether a few ribs are broken or other internal injuries occur depends on the wearer's luck.

This is also why Leon put on the tight combat suit with cushioning effect in advance.

Secondly, the Investigation Department will uniformly distribute bulletproof clothing for all four seasons so that agents can better perform "espionage" tasks such as infiltration and infiltration in different seasons.

However, a flight jacket like Lyon's needs to be purchased at your own expense.

Everything was ready, so Leon walked out of the house and took the maglev elevator to the parking lot on the middle floor of the building.

A hovercraft that looks like a black SUV is parked in the corner. Its body design makes it look stable and "retro" even when it is suspended in the air.

When Leon approached the hovercraft, the automatic sensing radar on the top of the hovercraft quickly scanned his biological information. After confirming that it was correct, it unlocked the door and started the engine in advance.

I opened the car door and just sat down, the in-car intelligent system asked in a slightly stiff but quite gentle mechanical female voice:

"Mr. Kennedy, what is your destination?"

"Go to work."

Leon responded as he fastened his seat belt.

"Ok."

The onboard intelligent system responded calmly, and at the same time the driving system was activated, causing the magnetic levitation engine to emit a low roar.

Then, the hovercraft took off lightly in an instant, smoothly left the parking space, then slowly drove out of the parking lot and turned into the designated channel.

The glass windows around reflect the new Accra city, the "tranquility" and bustle of the early morning. The tall buildings appear particularly majestic in the morning light, and the traffic flow during the morning rush hour is like an endless tide.

"Mr. Kennedy, will you operate this voyage manually or should I operate it for you?" the in-vehicle intelligence asked again.

"You come and take my place."

Leon responded casually, his tone a little lazy, and it was obvious that he didn't want to control the hovercraft himself at the moment.

"Yes, Mr. Kennedy."

After the in-car intelligence confirmed again, it completely took over the operation so that Leon could focus more on the scenery outside the window or take a short nap.

At this stage, intelligent operating systems have spread to all aspects of society.

From ordinary mobile phones and watches to space shuttles and various types of ships, all have intelligent operating systems to provide assistance.

There are no problems with safety either, and it can be said that "zero failures" and "zero mistakes" have truly been achieved.

After all, all products in this area are controlled layer by layer by relevant smart and stupid AI.

The empire's purpose has always been "people-oriented". Since intelligent assistance can greatly improve the quality of life of the empire's residents, the empire's top leaders will naturally promote it on a large scale.

As for the people whose jobs are occupied by these intelligent operations or intelligent machines,

For example, if food delivery robots take the place of the deliverymen of the past, the imperial government will still provide sufficient jobs suitable for every resident for the entire population.

The original delivery men no longer have to be exposed to the wind and sun.

Aerial vehicles, on the other hand, require intelligent control with maximum safety to ensure the safety of people's lives.

Otherwise, the difficulty of the "driver's license" test that every resident who owns a hovercraft needs to obtain is comparable to that of the former pilots.

At this moment;

"Mr. Kennedy, today is November 2010, 11 in the main universe. The local time in New Accra is 22:8 in the morning. We are 35 kilometers away from our destination and are expected to arrive in 336 minutes."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

The in-car smart system broadcasts today’s data from all aspects, as well as brief itinerary information.

Leon, however, no longer paid attention to this kind of routine information. He leaned back in his seat, adjusted his body slightly, and looked out the window at the morning scenery of New Accra.

As the hovercraft sped along the airway, densely packed high-rise buildings and busy waterways intertwined, presenting a bustling urban picture.

“If necessary.”

Before the in-car intelligence continued to broadcast, Leon interrupted and said, "Please tune me to the Accra morning news."

"Okay, the radio station has been switched for you."

After the in-car intelligent response, the car's audio system immediately played the "New Accra Morning News".

A female announcer's clear and smooth voice sounded in the car:

".Okay, let's switch back to the studio. Ladies and gentlemen, according to our latest news, the resource allocation issue of Universe 14 (Galaxy Fleet) has once again become the focus. Although the Blood Angels Legion has reached a second friendly negotiation with the local opposition organization, there are still many voices questioning the fairness of resource allocation.

So, Professor Yang, what do you think about this?"

"Ahem, I think this is most likely the capital behind Universe 14. They are not satisfied with the wealth distribution under the imperial system. In order to protect their own interests, they secretly funded deserters from the former United Citizens Federation and formed a military organization that cannot be underestimated.

They also knew that the Blood Angels had been restraining themselves from using absolute force to strike, in order to avoid causing casualties of over 100 million of their compatriots, so they believed that they held the bargaining chips in their hands.

But I believe that the Primarch of the Blood Angels is capable of resolving the issue in a short period of time.

"

The content of the news was presented one by one, filling the car with a hint of "political atmosphere", while Leon turned his eyes back from the window, leaned back in his seat and listened.

The city scenery outside was rapidly receding, and the hustle and bustle of the new Accra city was gradually fading away.

In the suburban area below the hovercraft, patrol police and synth partners occasionally flashed by, handling "trivial" civil cases.

There were also explosion-proof hovercrafts carrying special police speeding by, perhaps conducting some kind of combat training, or perhaps raiding the hideout of some criminal gang.

At the same time, the radio continued to broadcast updates on traffic conditions in New Accra, important social events, and major news in the empire.

This made Lyon feel very comfortable. He gradually relaxed his body and mind and fell into a long sleep.

Even though his physical fitness had been genetically modified and was comparable to that of the battle knights and battle nuns who consumed the "Emperor's Flesh and Blood", and was even slightly better than them, the physical exertion last night still made him feel extremely tired.

But Ada Wang has also been genetically modified, and her physical strength and endurance are equally astounding.

The aftereffects of this "crazy night" were more severe than any difficult mission he had ever performed. The physical and mental exhaustion almost exceeded the limit, and even made Leon feel an irresistible "awe" for Ada.

What made Leon feel most "unhappy" and "frustrated" was that Ada actually left a note on the bedside table that read "Puppy, your performance is not bad."

Still okay? ?

Leon had already closed his eyes and gave a helpless self-deprecating smile.

Ada was the type of person who didn't easily express her emotions, which always made it difficult for him to understand.

And that note also made him understand the "horror" of women.

Lyon then fell into a short sleep.

However, he woke up on his own without the need for the car's smart reminder, and the scenery outside the window changed from the "iron jungle"-like New Accra to the huge and magnificent Imperial Palace.

The most core area is the "relic base" located in the center of the palace.

Countless ships and cargo ships were seen shuttling above the ruins base, using space gates to transport large amounts of rare resources and colonists who met the qualifications for cross-universe travel to the main universe and different universes.

Today's relic base is no longer underground as it was in the past, and needs to avoid being detected and noticed by other governments and organizations.

Under the psychic control of the Emperor, each of the glowing space gates that looked like mercury mirrors were "displayed" in sequence in the core area of ​​the Imperial Palace.

The specifications of each space gate have been expanded to 4km x 4km by psychic energy. It is the most eye-catching "building" in the imperial palace, or on the earth of the main universe, without a doubt.

This greatly improved the Empire's transportation, dispatch and construction efficiency. Even ships such as the Emperor-class and Sojourner-class could directly travel between different universes. They no longer had to be modularly disassembled and then assembled by the engineering department as before.

Putting aside the warships, cargo ships and other vehicles in the sky, the densely packed magnetic levitation tracks also directly cross the space gates and connect different universes.

And all of this is part of the Empire's continuous expansion and control of the cosmic order.

However, the altar in the center of the ruins and the statue of Astartes are still the same size as before.

In addition, the seventeenth space gate seemed unusually "deserted".

There were neither complicated tracks nor various vehicles going back and forth. In the assembly area in front of the space gate, there was a group of Astartes painted in the colours of the Thousand Sons, auxiliary troops, and elite troops from various departments, who were preparing to cross the space gate.

Seeing this, Leon opened his mouth and ordered:

"From now on, I will control it manually, and you will be responsible for guiding and assisting."

"Yes, Mr. Kennedy."

As soon as the in-vehicle intelligence finished speaking, Leon took control of the hovercraft and drove towards the assembly area.