From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 547: Intelligent AI and the reactions of various forces

After ten rounds——

thump!
As the dull sound of a body falling to the ground was heard, John's luck seemed to be "used up".

Although he tried his best, he was ultimately unable to resist Sigismund's offensive alone and was completely defeated.

However, even so, John's performance far exceeded the expectations of everyone present.

His persistence and tenacity not only made Sigismund spend more time, but also proved to everyone that Sparta was not a product that was "all show and no substance".

Being able to fight alone without being killed instantly by Sigismund is in itself a symbol of strength.

There was a complex light flashing in everyone's eyes, as if they were evaluating Sparta's potential and value, and there was also a hint of respect, silently expressing their recognition and respect for John.

However, at this moment John fell into a brief coma due to the violent collision, and had no idea that other people's attitude towards Sparta had changed.

He was quickly lifted up by an Imperial Fists warrior wearing titanium armor and carried out of the training area and sent to the health station for examination.

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Sigismund stared at the entrance and exit of the training area until John's figure completely disappeared, then he slowly withdrew his gaze.

Then, he looked at the remaining Spartan warriors again and smiled:

"Congratulations on passing the test. I will also fulfill my promise to let you serve as the vanguard. Of course, if you want to continue the challenge, I will always be there for you."

"I come!"

"Me too!"

As soon as Gismond finished speaking, several Spartan warriors jumped onto the metal ring without hesitation.

It seemed that the Spartans would never stop challenging unless Sigismund fell to the ground in defeat or they all fainted.

"Wow! These kids are really hardworking."

"Indeed, I am beginning to hope that my father (Dorn) would keep them in the Legion, hahahaha!"

Seeing this scene, the Imperial Fists who were watching nearby also expressed their opinions.

Although the tone was sarcastic, the content was full of praise and expressed their recognition and expectations for Sparta.

It is undeniable that possessing extraordinary qualities, reactions and strength are the basis for a super soldier.

However, the Imperial Fists value "inner qualities" more - the indomitable will in the face of adversity, and the determination to stick to one's beliefs in desperate situations.

Therefore, this group of Spartans, who were too young and had little practical experience, only won their recognition temporarily.

As to whether one can become a true "warrior", it still needs to be verified in battles against adverse conditions and in desperate situations.

After all, a true warrior needs not only a strong body, but also a strong soul.

The attitudes of the vast majority of auxiliary troops and all subhuman members were similar to those of the Imperial Fists.

They admired Sparta's potential and courage, but at the same time they also hoped that Sparta could prove its worth in actual combat, because the battlefield was the only criterion for testing a soldier.

Inside the health station not long after;

The medical Terminator cooperated with the robotic arm to quickly complete the disassembly of the Thor's hammer power armor. The disassembled armor modules and nanosuits were handed over to other Terminators and then sent to the equipment warehouse for inspection and maintenance.

Fred, Jerome and others who were carried here are now lying on medical beds, receiving detailed examinations by medical staff with prosthetic limbs.

After examination, medical staff confirmed that they were not seriously injured and only had mild concussions.

And Fred, Jerome and others woke up one after another.

At the same time, the injuries of Fred, Jerome and others also showed that Sigismund's control over strength had reached perfection.

It won't do too much damage to the Thor's Power Armor, nor will it cause serious injuries to the Spartans, but it can still stun them for a short time.

This precise control of strength not only demonstrated Sigismund's superb skills, but also gave everyone present a new understanding of Astarte's true strength.

It seems
The Spartans realized that they were too confident and "young and hot-tempered."

They thought that with the Mjolnir power armor and modified physical fitness, they were already strong enough to compete with the Astartes, but Sigismund taught them a lesson.

The Imperial Fists commander completely shattered their fantasies with a clean and neat duel.

Sigismund not only demonstrated his overwhelming strength, but also made John and the others understand a truth - no matter how powerful you are, you must not underestimate your opponent, and you must not overestimate yourself.

John, who had just been sent to the health station, regained consciousness before Thor's hammer was dismantled.

Then, he slowly raised his hand, signaled to the medical terminator in front of him and the medical staff who gathered around him, and said:

"Don't bother, I can go to the equipment storehouse by myself."

Seeing this, the medical staff just nodded slightly and went about their business, as if they were already accustomed to this kind of scene.

John glanced at the other beds in the medical station, and after confirming that Fred, Jerome and the others were fine, he stood up and left the station.

Following the instructions on the helmet screen, John walked towards the train station, ready to go to the equipment warehouse alone.

Not long after;

John boarded the ship's rail train and sat in a seat near the cabin door.

Although he tried to keep a low profile, the staff around him and some auxiliary troops in training uniforms would still unconsciously cast curious and scrutinizing glances at him.

There was no way around it. The Spartan plan had not yet been officially announced, and their extraordinary height and unique armor naturally made them the focus of everyone's attention.

At this moment, John was staring at the metal tunnel passing by quickly outside the window, seemingly thinking about something silently.

"how do you feel?"

Just as John was clearing his mind and falling into deep thought, a female voice came from the helmet communication.

Her voice was clear and soft, and contained a hint of concern.

Hearing this, John's gaze moved slightly up to the left side of the helmet screen.

A "woman" with blue skin and neat short hair appeared on the screen.

Her face is very similar to that of Catherine Halsey, and this "woman" is the intelligent AI that Halsey created using her own cloned brain.

Cortana. This AI is still considered the most intelligent AI in the human empire. Since it was developed by Dr. Halsey, Cortana has provided great convenience for the scientific research department and the biological department.

Her existence not only accelerated the human empire's process of deciphering the forerunner technology, but also played an irreplaceable role in many key areas.

Whether it is analyzing the complex remains of the Forerunner civilization or optimizing the process of genetic modification surgery, Cortana has made outstanding contributions.

Her calculation and logic abilities have long surpassed the scope of ordinary AI and have become one of the core driving forces for the technological development of the human empire.

At the same time, Cortana also accompanied the growth of a group of Spartan warriors.

From their early training to their current status as super soldiers, Cortana has always provided them with support.

Her existence not only provided the Spartans with strong technical support, but also became their spiritual pillar to some extent.

Not only is she responsible for teaching knowledge of subjects such as human history, mathematics, and physics, but she also conducts "surprise tests" on the Spartans like teachers in ordinary schools to ensure that they are in the best condition both academically and physically.

During rest time, Cortana even played the role of a psychological counselor.

She would patiently listen to the Spartans' troubles, soothe the psychological trauma they might have suffered during training and experiments, and bring warmth and comfort to the Spartans.

As for why Cortana was able to appear in front of John, it was thanks to the chip that copied her data.

This chip was inserted into John's helmet, allowing Cortana to communicate and interact with John at any time.

After all, this mission is the first time that all Spartans have left the Halo universe numbered "08", so naturally they need Cortana's guidance and assistance.

Not only does she provide tactical advice to the Spartans, she also authorizes logistics personnel on how to maintain and repair Mjolnir power armor to ensure that every Spartan can fight in the best condition.

So the Cortana in front of John was not her real body, but just a copy, or a "clone".

Cortana's real body still remains on the Ark in the Halo universe, continuing to assist Dr. Halsey and his research team in deciphering the technology of the Forerunner civilization.

Although this data copy is not "complete", it has all of Cortana's memories, personality and characteristics, and also has logic and computing power far beyond that of stupid AI, enough to provide support to the Spartans in all aspects.

When the mission is over and the Spartans return to the Halo universe, the data copy will return to the original body and share with the original body everything that happened during this period.

This seamless data synchronization allows Cortana, or all models of intelligent AI, to always have a grasp of the overall situation and provide the most accurate advice for the future planning of the human empire.

"Feel."

John responded at this time, but his voice was filled with fatigue that was difficult to conceal, "We still have a lot to learn."

Cortana smiled and praised: "Failure is not terrible. What is terrible is losing the courage to move forward. You have already proved your potential. All you need to do next is to keep working hard."

Her voice was clear and soft, like warm sunshine, dispelling some of the "gloom" in John's heart.

Then, Cortana's voice sounded again in John's helmet communication, explaining:
"In fact, it was my suggestion that Commander Sigismund invite you to a combat test."

She continued, "First, it is to help you integrate into this force better and faster, and second, it is to make you realize your own shortcomings earlier and know that you are not 'invincible'."

At this point, Cortana's tone gradually became serious, reminding John that the real enemy of the Empire is far more powerful than they imagined.

However, Cortana changed the subject, softened her tone, and said with concern:
"Well, take advantage of this time of warp navigation to have a good rest, get enough energy, and wait for the next raid."

"Ah."

John responded quietly, then fell silent again.

His eyes also turned away from Cortana and looked at the scene outside the sealed window.

In fact, he had already guessed that the reason why Sigismund suddenly issued a "fighting invitation" was Cortana's idea.

Despite this, he was not surprised or dissatisfied. Instead, he understood Cortana's good intentions even more.

Soon after, John arrived at the equipment warehouse.

After removing Thor's hammer and taking off the nano combat suit, he changed into the Imperial Fists training uniform and went to the living area with Cortana's data copy chip.

Sigismund had already given the latest instructions, the content of which was the same as what Cortana said, allowing the Spartans to move freely and get adequate rest.

In response to this, John followed Cortana's instructions, returned to the cabin, packed up, and then went to the cafeteria to "relax."

In the dark universe, a planet with a desert-covered surface orbits a binary star system.

The environment of this planet is harsh and desolate, like a forgotten wasteland.

However, it is this seemingly inconspicuous planet that is the target of Sigismund and his companions’ raid—Tatooine.

In Tatooine's low-Earth orbit, three huge star destroyers and more than thirty ships of various types are on standby.

However, the existence of these ships is not just to defend against foreign enemies, they are also used to suppress the local people and ensure that the order of Tatooine is not broken.

Although the territory of the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe spans the entire galaxy, the speed of information dissemination has not been delayed.

By this point, almost all the officers and generals of the Galactic Empire knew that a large-scale battle had broken out on Scarif, and that the Empire had suffered a disastrous defeat.

Even though the Imperial high-ranking officials tried their best to block the outflow of specific information and pictures, texts and videos, these officers and generals had their own channels and means to obtain some intelligence about the Astartes, Emperor-class battleships, and the fact of the fall of the Death Star.

Even the spies and rangers lurking within the Galactic Empire obtained this information through their respective networks.

Therefore, within just two Earth days, most of the forces and organizations in the Milky Way learned that the Galactic Empire had suffered a disastrous defeat.
An unprecedented defeat.

Even a core figure of the Empire, such as Governor Wilhuff Tarkin, was killed in the battle.

This disastrous defeat was like a blockbuster bomb, instantly detonating the entire territory of the Galactic Empire.

Many gangster forces began to stir, trying to take advantage of the opportunity to expand their sphere of influence.

And those organizations whose goal is to overthrow the Galactic Empire took the opportunity to create greater chaos and tried to shake the foundation of the empire's rule.

The entire Galactic Empire is like a crumbling building that may collapse at any time.

Against this background, the originally desolate Tatooine, due to its special geographical location, began to become one of the important strongholds of the Galactic Empire in the fringe star field.

now;

Just as a Star Destroyer sensed a special fluctuation in the gravity range and wanted to turn the ship to get closer for investigation -

Swish—shua—! !

A large number of vortices emitting a faint blue light suddenly appeared in Tatooine's low-Earth orbit, and the fleet headed by the Valiant-class super-heavy cruiser also returned to the physical universe from the jump space.
(End of this chapter)