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Chapter 261 [Cobra]'s Background Valentine

Today, submarines around the world can be broadly divided into two types.

One type is a conventionally powered submarine that uses a diesel engine to charge its fuel while sailing on the surface and relies on batteries for propulsion underwater. Although it has extremely low noise, its range is very limited.

Its underwater endurance is usually only four or five days, and it needs to surface every one or two days to recharge its diesel engine for several hours.

Another type is the nuclear submarine, which relies on a nuclear reactor to provide continuous power and a steam turbine for propulsion.

Nuclear fuel can theoretically support a submarine's continuous operation for 20 to 30 years. For example, the Ohio-class nuclear submarine has a design life of 50 years and only needs to be refueled once during its service life.

However, due to limitations such as food, fresh water, and staff fatigue, each deployment typically lasts for about two to three months.

With such powerful stealth capabilities, coupled with the missiles equipped with nuclear warheads carried on board, nuclear submarines possess significant strategic importance, including strategic nuclear deterrence, long-range anti-submarine warfare, and land attack capabilities.

There are only a handful of countries in the world that possess nuclear submarines, and all of them are top military powers that control the international order.

But today, Rorschach and the others have truly had their eyes opened.

Because Dr. Rex actually brought eight nuclear submarines with him!

As the nuclear submarine battle group drew ever closer on the monitor screen, everyone maintained a calm demeanor, but a sense of unease crept into their hearts.

If these eight nuclear submarines were to suddenly launch heavy anti-ship torpedoes or submarine-launched cruise missiles carrying hundreds of kilograms of high explosives, even if they couldn't penetrate the bunkers, bombarding the glacier alone would be enough to bury the entire base alive.

However, Rorschach remained calm and composed, crossing his arms and quietly waiting for the submarine to dock.

Not long after, an electronic signal indicating that the submarine docking was complete was received from inside the berthing compartment.

Dr. Rex indicated via communicator that they had arrived as agreed and requested that the bunker's defenses be deactivated in preparation for the meeting.

Hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts finally at ease.

A few minutes later, the docking hatch slowly opened. Apart from one nuclear submarine that had completed docking, the other submarines remained anchored in the sea, maintaining a state of alert.

The submarine hatch opened, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a man wearing a black coat, with skin as pale as if soaked in chemical agents and wearing a black respirator slowly stepped out.

Even though they had seen it in the projection, when they saw it in person, Harold and the well-informed Anna couldn't help but frown - this was not "not like a good person", but clearly the image of a mad scientist!
"Mr. Butcher!"

The doctor's gaze swept past the crowd and stared intently at Luo Xi, who was standing at the very front.

He strode forward, full of questions and wanting to verify them face to face, but he suddenly stopped when he got close to Rorschach, his eyes revealing an instinctive wariness.

The man before him might not be as intelligent as he was, and in terms of strategy and cunning, he might not even be as good as McCallum, but he had a quality that made him extremely wary—he acted without any scruples, never played by the rules, and did whatever he pleased.

Looking back on Rorschach's past, he was a decisive and ruthless man with an eccentric temperament that was hard to fathom.

So, the doctor, who had been so enthusiastic, hesitated in the last few steps, not daring to approach rashly.

If Harold and the others knew his thoughts, they would definitely scoff at them.

Rorschach's temper is hardly eccentric.
He's just childishly straightforward and doesn't respond well to force. As long as you don't confront him directly, a little apology will resolve the issue and make things easier to discuss.

Seeing the doctor's trembling appearance, Rorschach did not force him to come closer.

After all, there are seven nuclear submarines lurking outside, and if they provoke the other side to order them to open fire, it would be a losing proposition.

He winked at Harold and the others, signaling them to leave first.

Since the day he performed the "miracle" on the glacier, everyone's trust in Rorschach has turned into an almost fanatical faith, and they seem to have no worries that anyone can harm him in the slightest.

After everyone left, only Rorschach and the Doctor remained in the docking cabin.

Luo Xia chuckled with amusement, "What's wrong? You said in the video that you would abandon darkness and embrace the light, making solemn vows, but now that you've met the real person, you're cowering?"

The doctor did not answer immediately, but instead stared intently at Rorschach: "I hope Mr. Butcher can demonstrate the miracles you mentioned before. Would you mind showing off a couple of times?"

Seemingly worried that Rorschach would be angry, he quickly added, "Please don't misunderstand, it's not that we don't trust you, it's just that we all want to broaden our horizons."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of researchers in white coats emerged from the submarine.

Some stared with fervent enthusiasm, others with skepticism, and still others with disdain as they looked at Rorschach.

Clearly, the doctor had fully explained Rorschach's special abilities. However, judging from their expressions, most thought the doctor was talking nonsense, and few actually believed in absurd claims like "Son of God" or dimensional space.

“Mr. Butcher, I’ll be frank,” the doctor said seriously. “Although I control the underwater base, many of the weapons production lines and research and development departments have independent authority. These assistants are the core backbone of each department. They are all Nobel Prize-winning talents who would be closely protected in any country.”

He continued meaningfully, "If we want to completely control the entire underwater base, we must demonstrate our true abilities and convince all of our superiority."

After hearing these words, Luo Xia glanced at the group of scientists with different expressions in front of him, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

It's obvious that these research fanatics who believe in scientific supremacy are all pragmatists who don't believe in gods or Buddhas.

Of course, Rorschach himself was essentially the same materialist.

He shrugged nonchalantly and said in a relaxed tone, "Alright, since you all want to see, then keep your eyes peeled."

Since the Gunfighting Technique was upgraded to "Overload Tyrant", in the latest upgrade of the Ultimate Fighting Technique, the "Tyrant" system not only enhanced its melee capabilities, but also increased the storage capacity of the Tyrant Space.

Although Rorschach did not calculate it precisely, and the Eye of Judgment did not provide specific figures, he successfully housed tanks and helicopters inside, demonstrating that the interior space was far larger than imagined.

It's probably comparable to a standard large-scale arsenal!
Facing the skeptical or disdainful gazes of the crowd, Luo Xia slowly walked towards the nuclear submarine moored ahead and gently placed his hand on the cold hull.
A few seconds later, the Connor brothers, who were chatting idly outside the door, suddenly jolted awake, only to hear a deafening scream erupt from inside the docking bay:

"A generous gift, damn it?!?"

Half an hour later.

Inside the base's conference room, the doctor and others, who had been skeptical not long ago, were now respectful and using projection technology to give the Spectres members a detailed introduction to the underwater base's armed forces and various advanced weapons.

Their eyes kept glancing at Rorschach, who sat at the head of the table, their gazes gleaming with a religious fervor.

Inside the berthing compartment, Rorschach repeatedly took the nuclear submarine in and out, and no matter how these top scientists tested and analyzed it, they could not explain this phenomenon using existing scientific theories.

These madmen, who stood at the pinnacle of scientific research, completely submitted to this "god-like man" after witnessing Rorschach's eyes flash with blood-red light, accurately pointing out who among them had blood on their hands, and witnessing the miraculous "Tyrant Space."

As the saying goes, the end of science is metaphysics. These scientists, who have reached the pinnacle in their respective fields, abandoned their prejudices and switched to Rorschach without hesitation after encountering this mind-blowing figure.

While Rorschach was stunning scientists with his miracles, the research findings at the underwater base were equally astonishing to the Spectres. Thanks to the doctor's team's research, nanobot technology was no longer limited to human modification.

It can reshape bones and muscles, modify brain structure, and transform humans into absolutely loyal "Cobra soldiers." It can also infiltrate global military systems through the internet, paralyzing missile defenses or causing enemy weapons to self-destruct.

In addition to nanobots, the base has also mastered groundbreaking cloning and gene editing technologies, using gene accelerators to mass-produce cloned soldiers, achieving a near-immortal army.

The doctor even requested to obtain Rorschach's genetic sample in an attempt to clone a super soldier comparable to the original!

However, both nanobots and cloning technology are just the tip of the iceberg. The base has also developed weather-grade weapons that use the principle of quantum resonance to manipulate the atmospheric ionosphere and create extreme weather.

Military coatings that achieve invisibility of objects based on photon refraction and electromagnetic field distortion.

Composed of shape memory alloys and nanorobots, this liquid metal armor can autonomously repair itself and change its shape.

A mind control helmet that uses brainwave interference technology to forcibly control the consciousness of a target.

An anti-gravity device that enables contactless movement of objects based on quantum levitation theory.

It is no exaggeration to say that the weapons research conducted at the underwater base is all aimed at "changing the rules of war," and each of them is decades ahead of its time!
After hearing this, Luo Xia was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

Rather than calling his own "Tyrant Space" a miracle, it would be more accurate to say that the weapons created by these mad scientists in front of him are the real miracles!

Where did you come from, you bastard?
Is she still America from 2010?!

“The organization was originally short of rare earth and uranium resources, but through cooperation with General Hammer, we have obtained sufficient reserves in Africa. The base now holds more than two hundred nuclear warheads.”

The doctor continued, "Speaking of which, besides the super AI that can predict the future and has near-infinite computing power, our weapons development is also leading the world. Now that we have Mr. Harold, the [machine] is also in our possession. In this way, our technological shortcomings are filled, and we have no more weaknesses."

Luo Xia was unable to calm down for a long time after hearing this.

Judging from its strength on paper alone, the Cobra is comparable to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

If this weapons information were leaked, global powers would surely unite to suppress it, denying it any opportunity to develop and grow stronger.

"This is terrible!"

Rorschach and Harold exchanged a meaningful glance.

Their original purpose in subduing [Cobra] was simple: first, to seek revenge, and second, to have a force to restrain them in their fight against the Federation.

But now, when the Cobra's entire fortune was laid bare before them, both men were utterly shocked.

What kind of restraining force is this?
Those few hundred nuclear warheads alone are enough to put Cobra at the table of global power struggles, and give it the confidence to overturn the table!

Not to mention the devastating weapons like nanobots and weather weapons.

However, Rorschach and Harold are not like the ambitious McCullen; they have no interest in dominating the world.

"cool"

Rorschach nodded. "Very good, you guys are indeed remarkable. But there's something I'm puzzled about: where do you get the funds to undertake so many money-burning projects?"

It's important to understand that even for a superpower, simultaneously pursuing the development of so many advanced weapons would strain its finances.

How can a terrorist organization do things that even a state cannot?
The doctor quickly revealed the answer.

In addition to infiltrating global finance and manufacturing, Cobra also secretly manipulates arms deals in several small countries, accumulating astonishing wealth through customized weapons development.

During the explanation, the name Valentine appeared repeatedly.

"That Englishman is a delusional madman."

The doctor scoffed, "He spent a fortune to have us develop a special SIM card with a built-in signal transmitter that can remotely activate the violent areas of the human brain, causing the wearer to indiscriminately attack those around them."

"Valentine distributed these cards for free to politicians, the wealthy, and ordinary people around the world, creating chaos to test how people react under extreme pressure and to select the elite who can resist violent impulses."

Rorschach asked curiously, "What's the point of this? Is it just for fun?"

The doctor chuckled coldly: "Of course not. This Valentine is an extreme environmentalist. He believes that humans are the virus of the earth, and that excessive consumption of resources leads to ecological collapse. He rejects peaceful means and advocates for the active purification of the human population."

"Those who are classified as 'elites' can resist brainwaves, while those who cannot are judged as inferior and can only become targets for purification."

"He built a giant signal transmission device in Antarctica that can cover ordinary people around the world who have not been implanted with chips, triggering global self-destruction. His plan is to eliminate 99.9% of humanity, retaining only chip-controlled elites, and centralizing control of Earth's resources to achieve so-called ecological balance."

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

According to the doctor, this Valentine is indeed mentally unstable. To put it nicely, he is an extreme environmentalist; to put it bluntly, he is a madman who uses environmental protection as a pretext to commit genocide.

"interesting."

Luo Xia seemed thoughtful; such an oddball was truly rare.

"What Valentine didn't know was that the millions of phone cards we sold to him had been tampered with."

The doctor said smugly, "Supreme control has always been with us, Cobra. Oh, now it's in the hands of Spectre. You can override their control signals whenever you want."

"He's in California right now, Boss, should we go check him out?" the doctor suggested obsequiously. "He may be a fool, but he's incredibly wealthy, a hidden billionaire. And he's always wanted to join Cobra."

"Come on, I believe in people with billions in assets who are kept in hiding, but hundreds of billions? How could someone with hundreds of billions possibly hide that?"

Rorschach waved his hand, stood up, and stretched: "This guy isn't in a hurry. First, send a few submarines with me to California."

A week had passed since they seized the scepter in Canada, and the operation to hack into the [Machine] mainframe was now imminent.

After the Federation lost the scepter, it will definitely heavily guard the mainframe, making intrusion more difficult than expected.

But things are different now!

With the Cobra in his grasp, Rorschach was brimming with confidence and genuinely wanted to confront the Federation head-on!
"Talk about it"

Rorschach suddenly remembered, "Underwood should have received my 'gift' by now. If the old bastard's smart enough, he might even help us out."

(End of this chapter)