The evolution of insect swarms from XNUMX million years ago

Chapter 247 Past events of the mother planet (2)

Ezki's home planet, several years before the exploration fleet set off.

Opposite the building where we are, in the building that was once a large-scale comprehensive processing plant and is now used as a stronghold by the Ascension Sect, various large-scale processing machines are still roaring, covering up all other sounds.

Before the Planetary Unification War, this place used to be a defense fortification. In that era when countries were stockpiling fusion weapons in large quantities and wars of annihilation were imminent, it once played an important role in restoring industry and rebuilding civilization after the outbreak of war.

Later, under the leadership of a group of thinkers and politicians who seemed to suddenly appear, civilization unified and marched into the Star Sea. This fortification was sealed and then gradually forgotten by the world.

Lu Fensi has a vivid memory of what happened next - first, a project called Ascension was proposed, which included two key technologies - brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence.

It is envisaged that brain-computer interface technology can combine the brain with a special chip, allowing everyone's brain to be connected to the network, greatly enhancing the individual's ability to transmit information, and avoiding distortion during information transmission. .

In addition, it also has the functions of quickly acquiring knowledge, accelerating talent training, and reducing social costs. Some coordination and management can be completed by artificial intelligence (AI), further reducing social operating costs and increasing the overall productivity of civilization.

At that time, all kinds of propaganda were overwhelming, and for a while, one kind of speech was very popular - "evolution". In other words, this is the second revolutionary evolution of this species after creatures similar to the Jetsquid became the Ezki, and it is an evolution controlled by themselves.

The brain-computer interface was quickly developed, which is a chip slot at the back of the head that can be inserted into a special chip to perform networking and other operations. However, the development project of super artificial intelligence AI ultimately failed.

And at the same time, the Ascension Sect emerged. From the public teachings, we can know that they want to overthrow the existing social order and establish a new one with "absolute equality" managed by strong artificial intelligence. An “efficient” society that distributes resources according to need.

Now, the mission he and this elite team received was to ambush in advance outside a proven stronghold of the Ascension Sect and wait for further instructions.

And since then, the high-level civilization has explicitly banned the development of all strong artificial intelligence (AI), and has specially formulated a set of standards for classifying artificial intelligence. Any artificial intelligence that is higher than the standard is prohibited from existing.

A plan called "Dike" was proposed at the same time, integrating almost all the network elites of civilization to build a large-scale network firewall. That formation was not to prevent ordinary network viruses, but to block them. What a scourge.

And the current Ezki government, because it has announced a ban on the development of strong artificial intelligence, is naturally regarded as an enemy by the Ascension Cult. They even believe that the current government has single-handedly ruined the future of the entire race.

The standard electromagnetic gun in his hand slightly poked out of the window, and the specially processed gun body perfectly blended into the shadow of the building. On the gun body, a huge optical sighting device clearly showed the scene in the factory opposite.

The empty space in the factory was empty, except for the abandoned industrial equipment that was a bit old and had once served as a souvenir. It was still placed in the center, casting a long shadow under the light of the stars.

Strangely enough, the Ascension Cult rarely organizes large-scale gatherings of internal members or holds any strange large-scale ceremonies, but the internal cohesion is unexpectedly high. So far, not a single member has rebelled, or in other words, abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side. "Don't look at it. Those people are like squid in the sewer. They can't see the light and can't see any results."

A tentacle wrapped in thick outer armor pushed the body of the electromagnetic gun away. The head covered by the mask glanced out of the window, then retracted, shaking the two parts of his head under the cover of the wall. Striped tentacles.

The iconic sound and light signals allowed him to immediately identify the opponent's identity - Samura, codenamed "Fighter", the commando in the team. Although sometimes it seems to be a bit reckless, in fact, a skilled person is bold and can always meet the enemy. The transformation of bad luck into good luck can be a bit worrying at times, but overall, this person tends to be very reliable.

"I don't know why the higher-ups asked me to keep an eye on such a stronghold. Now that it's been determined, why don't we just level it and it's over? Not to mention that the surrounding area has been basically cleared. Even if it is mixed in the crowd, the current strike accuracy is not impossible. It won’t affect the surrounding areas.”

"Call Pelagos team, the attack plan has been determined." A radio signal from the command headquarters interrupted the conversation, "The main force will arrive in two hours and attack the stronghold from the front to attract firepower. Your mission is Secretly infiltrate the stronghold and rescue a hostage."

"Hey, when did those crazy people kidnap someone? Could it be that the undercover agent we sent in was exposed?"

"They are extremely united. As far as I know, they sent so many people trying to sneak in, but none of them succeeded, and it's even less likely."

After a period of waiting, there was a faint roar in the sky, and in the distance, several black spots slowly approached. They were large armored gunboats responsible for transportation, fully loaded with troops, and preparing to attack from the front.

On the ground, special platforms were raised on top of several buildings in the factory. On the largest platform, there was actually a large-caliber four-gunpowder anti-aircraft gun. If it hadn't been for this attack, no one would have known that the Ascension Sect was actually hiding here. With so much firepower.

Among the several armored gunboats, one of them had crossed its body and fired downwards with the turrets under the nose and belly of the aircraft. The powerful twin-mounted medium-caliber electromagnetic rapid-fire cannon suppressed the firepower on the ground.

The small-caliber anti-air weapons installed on several other platforms, whether electromagnetic or gunpowder powered, are difficult to penetrate the thick armor of armored gunboats and main gun tanks. Although the technology used in that anti-aircraft gun is old, its caliber is still sufficient to allow it to cause damage to some vulnerable parts of the armored gunboat.

Under the belly of another armored gunboat, the magazine opened, and a heavy guided missile roared out, hitting the anti-aircraft gun at the top. A ball of fire rose up along with the shock wave and debris. With just one blow, it destroyed the heaviest firepower in the stronghold.

Immediately, the side hatches of several armored gunboats opened wide, and large-scale combat construction machinery jumped out of mid-air. Under the action of the buffer structure at the end of the stepping structure, they squatted down slightly to offset the impact of landing. force.

Intense electromagnetic gun screams and explosions followed, indicating that the frontal attack troops were officially in position.

"It's almost time to watch the show. It's time for us to take the field. Team Pelagos, let's take action!"

(End of this chapter)