Players Invade Cyberpunk

Even without Handz saying it, Lin Miao had the same plan. Initially, he wanted everyone to invest together in rebuilding the Taiping Continent, but unfortunately, Dog Town was monopolized by Hansen; it was a prime location. After all the effort he put into eliminating Hansen, how could he hand it over easily?

Lin Miao: "What do you mean?"

Handz whispered

"We can..."

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Due to several expansions and the installation of more and more processing machinery, from large 3D printers to nano lathes, the Sea Superman Studio now occupied an entire floor. Seventy to eighty mechanical engineers, recruited from the community and player base, performed their respective duties, striving to fulfill the orders from players. From weapons to prosthetics to exoskeletons, it was practically a small-scale arms factory.

However, because players' personal styles and needs varied, it couldn't operate like a production line, so the output was relatively low, essentially resembling a handcrafted workshop.

The Super Earth publicity department entered the studio carrying a big gun, placing it in front of Arthur.

Arthur lifted his protective goggles, paused his cutter, and carefully examined the gun. The slender black barrel was equipped with a massive electronic optical auxiliary system. The hefty barrel alone conveyed the immense recoil before even firing. The "Tsunami Defense" logo imprinted on the gun prompted him to exclaim.

"Wow... where did you get this?"

"The Gem Cyan Hotel."

The publicity department boasted proudly.

"Dude, I was on the front lines at that time, almost got killed by this thing. I was behind two concrete walls, thankfully the shooter was a poor shot, and I managed to escape."

"You're really lucky."

Arthur held the gun in front of him, observing it.

"The firepower of weapons produced by the Tsunami Defense System is notorious. Not just two walls, even three might not withstand it."

He connected the data interface to the electronic support system, quickly acquiring the gun's basic data.

[Rakshasa]

[Electromagnetic Technology Rifle]

There were no sights because this thing could directly connect to cybernetic eyes to fulfill computational needs, impressing the reticle and laser radar effects onto your retinas.

The muzzle velocity reached six times the speed of sound.

The recoil was so significant that even a gorilla's arm would struggle with it, necessitating a tripod; this was a common flaw among most technology rifles.

This was already considered golden equipment in the players' hands.

He unplugged the data cable, marveling.

"Wow... truly worthy of a top-tier company. What do you plan to do? Modify it or customize the bullets?"

"Neither."

The publicity department waved dismissively.

"This thing looks insanely expensive; we can't afford these top-notch items."

"Wise choice."

Arthur nodded.

"The armor-piercing shell for this gun costs 200 euros per shot; you're practically firing gold."

"We at Super Earth just want to ask if there's a way we can mass-produce electromagnetic technology firearms since the power of kinetic rifles is increasingly outpaced."

This time, players had suffered heavy losses against Hellhound and Chimera, as conventional rifles were nearly ineffective against their defensive armor. Even Hellhound needed to be shot at its weak points in the middle; otherwise, it couldn't be damaged at all.

As for smart weapons, those fancy gadgets had already been deemed useless by experts in the forums.

They were expensive and impractical.

Even if a bullet could curve, it wouldn't change anything; if a bullet couldn't hit a direct target, it couldn't kill even with a curve. It would be more logical to blow up the opponent with a single cannon shot.

The cost of an intelligent weapon bullet was 100 euros, almost the same as a single mortar shell.

In the eyes of those experts, smart firearms were merely companies showcasing their technology, with no real-world practical battlefield effect once out of the city.

Conversely, the armor-piercing ability of electromagnetic rifles was more valuable in this cyber era, where everyone had bulletproof prosthetics.

However, Arthur's response left the publicity department disappointed.

"It's not feasible; it's impossible."

"Why?"

The publicity department was puzzled.

Arthur picked up a tech rifle a player had commissioned him to modify; this was not uncommon among players, with Dog Town and various gangs having captured them.

He dismantled it into components with a few swift moves and laid them in front of the publicity department.

He pointed to four chopstick-sized black metal strips.

"These are high-temperature superconductors, capable of maintaining stable superconducting properties at -42°C."

The publicity department nodded.

"I've heard about it online; it's pretty impressive."

It was available on the black market in Dog Town, but it was pricey, costing over ten thousand oro per kilogram, as expensive as drugs.

Arthur picked up one and placed it in front of them.

"However, only one company in the world can produce this material, the Clar Company in France within the European Community. This single piece costs 500 oro, and it's not something you can buy with money alone. You have to participate in Clar Company's annual auction because the annual output of this material is limited, and you need to sign a contract regarding what materials are used where; any excess or unclear dispersal will result in losing your bidding eligibility and heavy fines."

"This material is mainly used for various large-scale projects; what you see here are just scraps from large construction projects."

The publicity department gaped incredulously, unable to resist asking.

"Can't we quietly produce a little ourselves? Just keep it secret."

"Impossible."

Arthur shook his head.

"The energy needed to produce this material is immense, and there are special smelting facilities involved. Some equipment inside can only be bought in the European Community, and Clar Company annually pays more than 70 billion oro in political contributions to the European Community Parliament, along with taxes of around 46 billion. Just a slight suspicious indication would have the European Community's air force appear overhead."