Chapter 97: Modifying LSI Sattelite
After the battle, everything seemed unchanged. The manufacturing bugs were still working around the clock, their tireless movements filling the streets and alleys. Ant and Spiders returning from missions roamed the city, continuing to clear out zombies from hidden corners. The city settled into an eerie calmness, as though the chaos had never happened.
Down in the basement, Zack was already hard at work early the next morning after a night of rest. "List satellite weapon options," he commanded.
"Right away, Sir," Ego responded, activating a holographic projection that appeared mid-air.
Zack was working on a bold plan: converting the LSI satellite into a tactical weapon platform. It wasn't just for striking the ground—it needed to be versatile enough to target other satellites too. A true multi-purpose weapon of war. "Orbital laser cannon?" Zack murmured as options populated the screen. He quickly shook his head. "No, it drains too much energy and takes forever to recharge."
His fingers glided over the holographic interface, dismissing one concept after another. "That's it! Space-based kinetic energy weapons!" His voice sharpened with resolve.
The plan was straightforward but devastatingly effective. Satellites would launch tungsten rods—each weighing several tons—fitted with embedded nanomachines designed for maximum destruction. These rods, measuring 30 centimeters in diameter and 6.1 meters long, would plummet to Earth under the force of gravity, accelerated further by electromagnetic propulsion. By the time they struck, they'd reach blistering speeds of 39,000 kilometers per hour—over 10,000 meters per second.
On impact, the nanomachines would activate, using the kinetic energy and heat from the collision to power themselves. These microscopic machines would immediately begin breaking down the molecular bonds of nearby materials, liquefying or vaporizing them and allowing the rod to punch deeper into the Earth or fortifications. Against this kind of force, everything was as fragile as paper.
But that wasn't all. The LSI satellite would also carry an electromagnetic railgun, designed to target and destroy enemy reconnaissance satellites. A true dual-purpose weapon. "Ego, modularize the weapon system. Use rocket propulsion to send it into orbit," Zack ordered. "I'll handle the final assembly myself."
Ego hesitated. "Sir, none of the current Power Armor are capable of operating in space."