episode_0212

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EMP. Abbreviation for electromagnetic pulse.

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In other words, electromagnetic pulses are electromagnetic waves that are emitted violently in a short period of time.

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If you ask how on earth electromagnetic waves can be used as a weapon, the answer is yes because this EMP is something that can destroy the electronic devices that support modern civilization.

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Excessive current generated by the induction phenomenon of electromagnetic waves burns out the conductor circuits that are essential for electronic devices. And it has a fatal effect on electronic circuits, especially integrated circuits used in semiconductors, etc.

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In fact, pure humans like me will not be noticeably affected even if exposed to EMP weapons, unless they are wearing medical devices that play an important role in life activities, such as a pacemaker.

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but…

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‘Androids that use advanced technology are different.’

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I thought as I looked at the frozen faces of Ike and the other androids.

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Although Androids have the characteristics of having a size, appearance, and behavior similar to humans, they can basically be viewed as electronic devices with extremely advanced technology.

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This means that the precision of the electronic circuit inside is greater than that of ordinary electronic devices, which means that it is more vulnerable to EMP.

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I’m not sure about the structure of the androids since their blueprint doesn’t appear in the original work, but probably the circuits in their heads will be completely charred the moment the EMP explodes.

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In short, EMP weapons are more terrifying weapons to androids than any gun or knife.

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“If you use EMP weapons… It looks like the humans came directly.”

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It was just as Ike said. There may be drones or combat androids that apply EMP shielding technology, but the use of such weapons, which could even affect surrounding facilities, could not have been left purely to the judgment of artificial intelligence.

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Even though this place is underground, it is the center of Elysion.

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Although it cannot exert direct lethal force on humans, there is a risk of accidents or damage due to the malfunction of electronic devices if done incorrectly.

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‘what… Although this factory seems to run almost like an unmanned facility.’

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Since the infiltration until now, I haven’t seen a single human shadow. I just assume that as soon as the intrusion was discovered, they hid somewhere and were watching us remotely.

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“… … .”

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Just as Defoe was scared in front of the battle robot, the other androids also became noticeably more serious when they heard that it was an EMP weapon.

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“Should I step down like this…? The completion of the operation is just around the corner… !”

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Ike can’t hide his anger. As he had high hopes for this operation, he seemed greatly discouraged by the huge wall of EMP weapons that popped up just when success seemed just around the corner.

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-I’ll leave this decision to the scene. Because you know best how things work there… But you have to decide quickly. If time passes further, retreat becomes impossible.

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Tom spoke calmly but very quickly. After hearing those words, Ike looked like he was seriously contemplating retreat. As Tom said, if judgment is delayed for no reason, unnecessary damage may increase.

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Of course, there was no way I would just sit there and watch.

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At best, I carried out the plan I personally proposed, but if I run away without gaining anything, my position will be in trouble.

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There was also a risk that the humans who easily defeated Awaken’s first attack might look down on the self-conscious androids.

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“I can’t help it. Everyone retreats… ”

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“I just need to hold on for 10 minutes, right?”

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“What… ?!”

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At my calm expression, Ike, Roland, Ocean, and even Gale, who was hacking, looked at me with surprised faces.

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“You… ”

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“Gale, we don’t have time, so speak quickly. 10 minutes. Is that right?”

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I cut Ike off as he opened his mouth and asked Gail for a definitive answer.

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“… that’s right. If the external team can hold out for 5 minutes and you can hold out for 10 minutes, we will be able to take control of the main system and remotely control the factory’s facilities at will. If that happens, the androids produced here will awaken self-consciousness after a week and take action for the cause of Awaken.”

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“What about retreat? Even if the takeover is over, don’t we need more time to escape?”

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“When I looked into the system, I found a secret channel to secretly ship illegally modified Androids for specific customers. If you use this, retreating will be no problem.”

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Gail took the longest breath since she met me.

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As long as you hold on, there seems to be a way to escape safely. Of course, I had no intention of just holding on.

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‘Other than moments like this, there aren’t many opportunities to collect human weapons.’

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“Then there is no problem. We will return with a successful operation here. Everyone safe.”

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A faint smile appeared as I felt that my inventory was already getting stronger.

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I don’t know what the people around me took that to mean, but they looked quite impressed.

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Defoe, who was among them, approached me and said.

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“I know that you are an android with great performance. I really don’t understand why a guy like you would be working as a security guard at a club like that. But no matter how much you are, if you are accidentally exposed to an EMP weapon… ”

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“It’s okay. Unless you’re planning on rebuilding this factory from scratch, you probably won’t just blow up the EMP first. Then there is a chance of winning.”

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After taking a moment to catch my breath, I looked at the faces of the androids belonging to Awaken and continued speaking.

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“More than anything, is there anyone here who participated in the operation without risking even his own life?”

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“… … .”

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The atmosphere becomes momentarily solemn.

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At that time, Roland, who had been quietly guarding Ike’s side, approached me.

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“I misunderstood you. I thought he was a guy with something to hide… sorry. You are already a great member of Awaken.”

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‘No, it’s true that there is a hiding place, right?’

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Roland, who was tripping heavily, put his hand on my shoulder and said.

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“I’m going with you too.”

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“What?”

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“Among the Awaken executives here, only you and I were created with combat in mind. Before I joined Awaken, I was also a security android at a shopping mall.”

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Roland was an android who belonged to the moderate faction and was modeled after a typical blond handsome man. Surprisingly, he seemed to be an android used for security purposes.

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Once I filmed something absurd about the Sacrificial Shinpa, I was recognized as an executive of Awaken. For some reason, it felt like androids were more affected by emotions than humans.

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-I do not have time. It will be opened soon!

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“… Do it yourself.”

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I refused and tried to go out alone, but looking at Roland’s attitude, it seemed impossible to persuade him verbally in the remaining time. I guess I should say it was fortunate that Roland was the only one keeping up with me.

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Finally, with those words, I turned around and left the room where the main system was located. Roland took his rifle and followed after me.

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‘Well, there’s no need to worry about it.’

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He said he had experience working as a security guard, so he didn’t have any intention of protecting him. If you get caught up in something like that, you are selling yourself.

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It was said that the humans were trying to come in through the main gate due to the size of the army.

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I was silently lost in thought as I ran toward the front door with Roland. The topic was ‘How completely will the factory be placed in Awaken’s hands?’

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‘If we hand over too many intact production plants, Awaken’s power could grow too much.’

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The production block I passed through earlier with Depot suffered some damage from the battle with the security forces, but that was only a small portion of the total. Even in the direction where the other team infiltrated, there would not have been a proper battle, so the equipment would probably be intact.

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According to Gale’s words, if they took over the factory as it is now, Awaken’s android army, which would increase every day, was expected to be beyond imagination.

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There is an incubation period of one week, so humans will be hit quite hard.

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This is not the only android production factory, and humans also have weapons that are lethal to machines, such as EMP weapons. So, if a war were to break out, humans would ultimately win. But if we go that far, things get overly complicated.

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‘I have to play at a level I can control.’

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Therefore, when the battle with humans began, I planned to use the excuse of battle to cut out part of the facility.

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These guys seem to think that I am willing to sacrifice myself for my comrades, but in the end, what is most important to me is my own gain.

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‘At least since I’m an android, I won’t covet EMP weapons.’

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I thought to myself as I glanced at Roland who was following me.

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EMP weapons are a must-have item if you come to the SF world. If I tamper with the items in my shopping cart, I will make anyone pay the price.

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‘Anyway, I wonder why it has already appeared. It’s a good thing for me though.’

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It’s a weapon that didn’t appear until late in the original… Did they think that the group that attacked the factory was a terrorist group using androids?

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It was something unknown.

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Minho led Awaken to attack Xtech’s android production factory. The man who was the factory manager turned pale when he saw the scene captured on CCTV.

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He took out a communication terminal and contacted the security company contracted by the company.

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“Call the contracted security team right away!”

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-We’ve already set off. Response teams are on the scene.

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Even with the counselor’s words, he couldn’t feel reassured.

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This security company that signed a contract with X-Tech was famous for its high skills, but if you asked whether it could handle all of the factory’s own security forces, they would just shake their heads.

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“Ugh… ”

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In the end, after disconnecting from the counselor and thinking for a while, he operated the terminal and contacted the headquarters.

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Even if they were responsible for poor management or something else, it was better than losing the entire factory to a group of unknown androids.

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Soon, a business-like voice was heard from beyond the terminal.

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-What’s going on?

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He opened his mouth, paying attention to his dry lips.

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I thought that the headquarters’ troops armed with Elysion’s powerful technology would definitely be able to suppress even an android with monster-like performance.

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The screen he was watching showed Minho holding a sword and cutting down the factory’s combat androids like a gangster.

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