Gundam: From Piece to Player

“It’s best not to. We’ve used AI before, and they were counter-controlled by the [? system], causing us serious losses. Later, our troops removed all radio peripherals and made everyone communicate and exchange information using brainwaves.” Anna made no attempt to hide her aversion to AI.

Indeed, if you're not connected to the internet, hackers can't access your computer.

Anna looked at Karma, "The [System] has incredibly formidable electronic warfare capabilities. Are you sure you want to engage in electronic warfare with them, senior?"

Karma, however, had a different opinion.

Although we are a little behind in electronic warfare technology, it doesn't mean we should give up on the competition. At worst, we can resort to asymmetric tactics.

Chapter 398 Returning Like Lightning

The two hiding on Neptune are figuring out how to fight Reverse A, while the outside world is in complete chaos.

Thanks to Kalmar's prior instructions, his family and friends did not publicize the matter.

The other parts of the Inverse X's torso were also recovered under Tobia's (most likely Anna's) orders.

However, other forces, unable to resist the temptation, also began to explore the environment of the Battle of Mercury. The volcanic eruptions and the excavated terrain on Mercury gave the public an understanding of the destructive power of the "antimatter war," and at the same time, they made different guesses about the fate of the two.

Various theories have emerged, including the theory of mutual destruction, the theory of Sherington's victory due to serious injury, and the theory of Kalmar's victory due to serious injury.

Otherwise, how can we explain their disappearance after the war?

About four days later, Kalmar turned on the transceiver and saw that there were already 99+ messages inside.

Compared to confronting ancient civilizations, nothing else matters... but now we do need to continue operations on a practical level.

From every perspective, Karma doesn't want Anna to return to Earth. Having learned his lesson before, he can no longer accept being separated from his wife.

But Anna also said... we can't ignore the Earth Sphere.

That's certainly true; Earth will definitely become the main battlefield in the war.

Whether it's war preparations or subsequent strategic planning, he needs to work closely with Anna.

—He did come up with a brilliant idea.

"Anna... how about bringing your second body back to life?"

"What second body?"

“Anna El,” Karma said, “that way your brainwaves will also be Anna El’s brainwaves. To the outside world, we can announce that Anna El has been resurrected, and to the Rona family and the New Human Alliance, we can tell them that Sherington is seriously injured… Later, I’ll get a living, comatose clone to go there—the unconscious Miss Sherington.”

Karma is quite adept at this kind of thing.

"I thought you had already disposed of my second body."

"It's kept in the refrigerator, and we have to check it every now and then."

"Disgusting! Absolutely awful!"

Karma caught Anna's fist and said, "With the implantation of a bio-kit, you can remotely 'drive' your body, just like piloting Gojo Satoru Gundam."

Who is Gojo Satoru?

"It's nothing, just a character from an old comic book."

On August 1, UC0140, the New Federation was thrown into turmoil by the disappearance of Sherington.

A former leader came to the podium in Shangri-La and announced his lightning-fast return.

Many middle-aged and elderly people were overwhelmed with excitement, while the experience of young people and children was more subtle—the greatest person in the history textbooks of the founding of the New Commonwealth had been resurrected.

A powerful figure who successfully gained independence from the Earth Federation and expanded his territory from a single city in Shangri-La to half of the Earth sphere has been resurrected.

"It's Lady Anna El! I knew she wouldn't just disappear like that!"

"With her here, the New Federation will surely be able to achieve the unification of the Earth Sphere!"

"Long live Anna El!"

If the new federation had an attribute panel, its stability and war support would probably be at 100%.

While watching the live stream, Karma was reminded of the countless superhuman figures who appeared out of nowhere throughout history.

But thinking about it, he had a similar style in the Space Alliance, but due to the national spirit, the idol worship wasn't as exaggerated. The New Federation is different... This is the real idol ruling the country.

Despite her public appearance, Anna's speech was relatively restrained.

"Gentlemen, I was seriously wounded in the war decades ago. I am pleased to see the New Federation's economy develop so rapidly and its diplomacy so successful in my absence. However, we may have made a small mistake that needs to be corrected. I have also heard about the lunar stripping project and the duel. I think we have a better approach to this matter than to gamble the fate of the nation on a single battle—"

Anna Al's statement was somewhat of a reversal of the truth, essentially negating Sherington's actions.

The fact that their names weren't even mentioned makes one wonder if the Rona family is about to go bankrupt.

However, Anna El then visited the Rona family's businesses and factories and highly praised their achievements in the military industry, which dispelled their doubts.

After the visit, Mazia couldn't help but ask a question.

"Lady Anna, are you saying my granddaughter is seriously injured?"

"Don't worry, I've already rescued her from Karma Zabi during the battle."

Looking at the woman before him, Mazia Rona couldn't help but recall the impression the woman's mother, the first Lord El, had given him—when he was still very young.

Upon seeing the video of the other party's granddaughter lying in the hospital bed, they breathed a sigh of relief.

“Mr. Mazia, there is something else I haven’t said in public, but as the largest military industrial producer in the New Federation, I think you should know.”

"Please speak."

“I reached a secret agreement with Kalma Zabi. The Space Alliance will no longer interfere with our ‘Lunar Stripping Project’ and will also open up some antimatter technology to us. The production capacity of [Soma] can also continue to increase.”

"Lady Anna, are you joking?"

Anna El took a sip of her black tea and looked at her grandfather. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"And what's the price?"

Mazia could certainly see the value in it, and it was hard to believe that such a windfall would fall from the sky. This single piece of information could cause a huge shock to the economy and the market.

“There is no cost,” Anna said, “because I have shown Kalma Zabi the common enemy we really need to face, and in the face of a common enemy, the differences between the Space Alliance and the New Federation can be temporarily put aside.”

"enemy?"

"Actually, I wasn't asleep the whole time. During my slumber, I was investigating the secrets of the 'Ancient Civilization MS'."

Anna showed her grandfather images of Turn A Gundam.

"These giants were left on Earth by an ancient civilization, and once they detect that our civilization has reached a certain level of technology, they will carry out actions to end our civilization."

Mazia was skeptical; if these words hadn't come from Anna El, he wouldn't have been interested in listening any further.

Why would they do this?

"It was also to limit the unlimited expansion of the ability of later generations. These ancient civilizations feared that later generations would reach new heights of civilization and threaten their existence, so they set up this kind of 'final weapon'."

"Lady Anna, this sounds like a Mayan doomsday prophecy or something... The suspicious Karma Zabi actually believed it. Could this be a story you made up?"

Chapter 399 Pre-war Negotiations

“That’s right, just take it as something I made up. I obtained this technology for the New Federation through lies.”

“I understand now… You’re always so shrewd.” Mazia gave him an “I knew it” look.

Anna recalled the numerous scams she had committed when she first started out.

This has led to a situation where no one believes the truth anymore.

But now I feel at ease, because I don't have to shoulder some things alone anymore.

On the other side, Karma showed the information she had copied from Anna and discussed it with her friends and family.

He originally thought he would have to give a long explanation, but the result was not quite what he expected.

"The technology of this ancient civilization is quite impressive. If we could capture it, we would also have this quantum jump, which would be equivalent to wormhole technology."

Barney said, "If we could get our hands on this technology, reaching the edge of the Milky Way, or even intergalactic travel, would become possible... This might be a shortcut compared to the warp drive, which is still theoretically proven."

“I’d like to see how their AI technology works,” Amuro said. “Maybe there’s still room for improvement in their artificial intelligence technology.”

"Compared to the [?] system, I'm more interested in that Devil Gundam," said Ye. "I want to know how this kind of spiritual power is wielded, and I wonder if it can unleash various powerful moves."

Hey, is this the technical attitude before a major battle?

It seems like everyone is treating the [system] as a treasure trove of technology.

However, this reminded Karma that he now knew how to mobilize the Space Alliance for war against the ancient civilization.

Soon, this technical information about ancient civilizations was presented to the committee, and after being made public by the committee members, it was also made public in parliament with their unanimous consent.

In the Space Alliance, the Speaker can mobilize for war in an emergency; however, this operation also involves defense, food, temporary shelter, and subsequent disaster relief.

"This is unverified technical information and a warning," Kalmar reiterated in his speech. "An 'immune system' set up by ancient civilizations may or may not have existed, but it is present when our Space Alliance begins its UC150 space exploration program."

"We can then verify its authenticity. If it is genuine, then it is equivalent to ancient civilizations leaving us with a precious technological treasure and a test."

"At the same time, in order to ensure the safety of the citizens, we will relocate the settlement to the Saturnian sphere over the next ten years... and we also need to do a good job in ensuring the supply of materials."

After the speech was delivered... applause broke out from the audience, but compared to the previous enthusiasm, there was clearly more hesitation.

Karma also had this recording of the Alliance Council delivered to Ingrid and other high-ranking officials in the Earth Federation.

This can be seen as an answer and explanation of the Space Alliance's actions after the decisive battle.

The alliance believes that, for the time being, the sham lunar stripping plan is helpful in advancing the refuge transfer efforts.

As for whether to make it public, that's a matter for the Earth Federation to decide; the Space Alliance does not interfere in internal affairs.

Congresswoman Ingrid called him that same day.

"Does such a thing really exist underground?"

"Yes." Karma was quite certain of this.

“There are 20 billion people on Earth… how can we move them?”

“Purchase services from the Space Alliance. Sending 20 billion Earthlings to the outer planetary zone isn’t particularly difficult for us. I’ve already arranged for the construction of temporary colonies for you… much better than Oasis, but there will be a fee.”

"Doing it this way will lead to bankruptcy."

"You can continue to borrow money. Once the industry is rebuilt, you can pay it back quickly. You can go back after the war is over."

"You make it sound so simple. Trillions of dollars of industrial assets have gone down the drain. A considerable number of privileged people on Earth won't believe your doomsday prophecy... those parasites on Earth."