Chapter 196: Mobile Prison GP Armor
After much consideration, Skye finally chose to continue following Coulson's team.
With A's dispatch, the agents outside could receive the strongest fire support. As long as they didn't encounter brain-related issues, they could theoretically operate effectively under any circumstances.
Hydra must be eliminated this time. To put it bluntly, they are nothing more than gangsters. There is no reason to keep them alive.
As for the inhuman situation, we must wait until Coulson uncovers something before we can act. Revealing too much too soon would be unwise.
As for Hydra agents like Ward, Harry had arranged a fitting "place" for them.
Arriving at the High-tech Equipment Research Laboratory, Harry entered his private lab, an area that belonged exclusively to him.
In the lab was a set of imposing power armor, which Harry had named GP-21. Its full name is quite simple and straightforward: "Good Prison."
This armor was designed for some special prisoners, such as Ward.
Their status is indeed unique—they must be punished. Undoubtedly, the actions they took and the number of lives they claimed would warrant a death sentence in jurisdictions where the death penalty is applicable.
However, once their life stories become public, some might argue that their circumstances contributed to their current state.
It was impossible for them to serve their sentences and then be released one day, so Harry conceived this idea.
The performance of the GP series power armor is nearly comparable to the most advanced heavy power armor available today, almost matching the O-type super soldier armor used by the Osborn team, yet it is significantly thicker.
The reason for this is that the armor is equipped with a powerful life support system. Even without external supplies, the combatants and armor can continue to operate for seven days. Additionally, it includes various stimulant injection components, gravity balance components, and environmental adaptation systems.
This armor may not be the most powerful in Harry's arsenal, but it is certainly among the most adaptable.
This adaptability is crucial because the users of this armor often undertake missions with exceptionally high fatality rates, such as exploring alien planets and testing unknown superpowers.
It's designed for those criminals whose transgressions are too numerous to document.
This suit of armor will monitor the wearer comprehensively, from brain waves to endogenous hormone secretion and even neurological changes. With just one command, they can be transformed into puppets controlled by the armor, capable of self-destruction if necessary
"Using this, they will become super killers—true super killers. Their violent tendencies could also serve society, allowing them to die with honor."
Harry set the armor aside, as he now had another individual to address.
"What about you, Ms. Rena? If you're interested in this armor, I can fit it for you.
Of course, Reina had no desire to be imprisoned in this iron suit and quickly replied, "You're right; Garrett is not a 'clairvoyant.' I'm just looking for an opportunity to join you."
Harry sat down in front of Lena, prepared to gauge her performance.
Lena's insight was not weak, and she was quite persuasive.
Taking Chan Ho Yin from the original plot as an example, through a brief interaction, she recognized this ambitious man's desire for fame and his frustration with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s control over him.
So she painted a picture for Chan Ho Yin—promising to help him secure his place in history, and warned him that if he didn't cooperate, he would remain an unknown figure for the rest of his life.
By comparing the two scenarios, she convinced Chan Ho Yin that she genuinely wanted to assist him, leading him to trust her.
It was akin to a recent graduate inspired by the boss's grand vision.
Consequently, Chan Ho Yin worked tirelessly for several days, resolutely choosing a path that would eventually lead to his disillusionment, culminating in his angry declaration:
"If I had known earlier, the superpowers would have been kidnapped and drained..."
Cough, that was a bit off topic.
However, regardless of how persuasive Lena might be, her effectiveness was contingent on the resources she could mobilize. The $100 million Harry provided Chan Ho Yin was far more compelling than her many words.
So now she found herself without anything substantial to convince Harry.
Except for individuals with special abilities.
"...I know someone with supernatural powers. He is incredibly powerful! He has immense research potential!" Reina claimed, as if she had struck gold.
"Tell me about his abilities," Harry said as he took the tea offered by A using the robotic arm.
"He... he is extremely strong!"
Reina was referring to Skye's father, but as far as Harry was concerned, this man was not truly a superpower.
His significant strength was attributed to the drugs he had injected, which had rendered him unstable. In reality, he wasn't much stronger than an average human.
"Strong? With all due respect..." Harry opened the combat video of H.A.M.M.E.R.'s Extremis agents.
With the dual enhancement of machinery and biology, these agents were almost an upgraded version of Captain America.
"He was emotionally unstable and frightened me..."
Harry was speechless. What kind of superpower was that? Was Osborne running a mental asylum?
"Are you that terrified?" Harry noticed that Lena appeared genuinely frightened of him, which was unusual compared to the last time they met.
"Stop, stop, Ms. Lena. I don't know why you've become so naive. Even mentioning the centipede serum, I find it far less interesting."
Lena replied, "...The Centipede Serum is not as effective as the Extremis virus. I know you won't be interested in that."
"Let me be direct; I know the person you're referring to. It's Skye's father, isn't it?" Harry wanted to cut through the ambiguity.
"You really know..."
Harry scrutinized Reyna. Was this woman testing him?
"I do know—"
"Please let me work for you!" Lena blurted out suddenly.
Harry was taken aback.
He realized that his psychic vision revealed that Lena was genuinely willing to work for him—without any compensation.
It appeared he had deceived her quite thoroughly by pretending to be a magician...
But considering that Lena's lifelong pursuit was those "special individuals" and the meaning of her existence, her reaction was not entirely unexpected.
"You switch loyalties quickly; I agree—but you'll still need to stay in the cage for a while."
The holographic conference room lit up, and Harry connected with Baron Zemo, who had been eavesdropping.
"What do you think of this woman?"
"She is the kind of blind supremacist—like a blind fly, she simply follows the scent and approaches, but I doubt she will appreciate what she is pursuing."
As expected, Baron Zemo had almost uncovered Lena's agenda.
Harry said, "That's a very accurate assessment. Now let's discuss the situation in Sokovia."
"Strucker has been apprehended. Is there anything else to report?"
Harry smiled, locking eyes with Zemo, who appeared increasingly uneasy.
"Alright, alright! I confess, Stryker is conducting human experiments—but he hasn't commenced yet. I have the data and initially planned to destroy it."
In truth, Harry was already aware of everything. He merely wanted to see if the baron would conceal any information from him.
It turned out that he was indeed a bit of a rogue, but not to the extent of betrayal.
"Very well, Baron. Your failure to destroy them was a near miss from the brink—you almost leaped into the abyss."
Zemo gulped. For some reason, Harry's words sent a chill down his spine, even through the screen.
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Chapter 197: Osborne Credits
"Zemo, I helped you eliminate the Hydra forces in Sokovia and saved your family. I hope we can build more trust between us, do you understand?"
Zemo is one of those people with numerous ideas, and when used correctly, he can be very beneficial.
But if misused, it's hard to predict what might happen.
"I understand that the subjects found in the Hydra base are already on their way to New York."
"Very good. Then our agreement is still valid."
The Osborne Group will establish a branch in Sokovia, which essentially means that Osborne will completely monopolize the economic lifeline of Sokovia.
However, with the entry of the Osborne Group, the country will gradually grow wealthier, the people will have enough to eat, and the nobles will wear new clothes.
"Next, take a look at this."
Harry opened a box containing an ancient alien artifact known as an "Obelisk."
H.A.M.M.E.R. has raided all of SHIELD's bases, and cutting-edge technology, artifacts, and super criminals are all being transferred in an orderly manner.
This obelisk was requested by Harry, so naturally, it was delivered to him immediately.
"Alien relics—items left behind by the Kree."
Harry introduced.
Zemo noticed some changes in his expression— as a "Hydra scientist" who participated in numerous Hydra elimination operations, he seemed to have seen this artifact before.
"This was once one of Hydra's primary targets. What did the Red Skull think this thing has..." Harry forgot what the Red Skull thought of this object.
But Zemo remembered clearly: "The power that surpasses death itself... so what is it?"
Harry smiled, "It's just an alien relic. As for the Red Skull, his thoughts are akin to ancient humans' unfounded speculation and deification of the Asgardians.
This is something left by an alien race known as the Kree. Well, I've collected some ancient legends:
Those myth-makers believe this is a 'prophet,' and anyone unworthy to hold it will turn to stone."
"...And then the qualified person remains? Becomes some sort of super being?"
Harry nodded. After all, it was a crude biological modification experiment.
There is a Terrigen crystal placed inside the obelisk, and the mist released will cause the creatures to "transform." Those fortunate enough to survive will become Inhumans and gain superpowers.
Those who are not so lucky will be petrified on the spot.
"So what is it?" Zemo pressed for the answer.
People fear the unknown. Even if they know this is some form of "advanced alien technology," they will still refer to it as "gods" in the eyes of believers.
Even Zemo is no exception, but this artifact contradicts more of his personal philosophy—this is simply the perfect tool for supremacists:
A prophetic sifting, the ultimate blend of theology and politics.
Anyone who remains may become a theocratic leader, and whether they can stay or not depends entirely on "some greater" unknown factor...
"There is an alien crystal with a complex composition inside—it is natural, and even the Asgardians do not know how it was formed."
"That... sounds a little unsettling."
"There's nothing to worry about. It's just genetic modification and transforming into a superhuman. But the Kree merely seek to create super slave warriors and biological weapons, not gods.
The problem is that Hydra has already initiated this experiment— and some individuals have survived."
Zemo was taken aback. What does this imply?
The human species on Earth is chaotic enough, which indicates they may have formed an organization!
One more intelligent humanoid species and one more human race are not the same thing.
Harry continued: "The Kree experiment was partially successful, but it was terminated for other reasons, and then Hydra resumed the experiment in '45."
"So in the worst-case scenario, they not only become an organization, but they may form two organizations... What is their birth rate?" Zemo reacted quickly and asked the crucial question immediately.
"It's not high, and as you might expect, they've been living in small groups for many years—of course, it's manageable if the duration is short, but if it's long..."
Harry couldn't bring himself to continue.
As time passes, the population edges closer to inbreeding. Over time, most of the IQs diminish...
Zemo was stunned again by these words: "They can't all be giant babies with superpowers..."
This was somewhat terrifying, and Zemo shivered.
Harry spread his hands: "I don't know; I'm just speculating. After all, it's not my first contact yet. I just want to say, now do you understand the importance of national reinforcement?
The technology is ready, and I plan to implement it in stages."
In the first stage, ordinary people can undergo first-level longevity trait transformation as long as they reach a certain working age.
On the surface, the longevity trait only extends life by 10-15 years, but in reality, it rejuvenates the body, prolongs the peak period of human body functions, and slightly enhances all aspects of the body.
Then secondary reinforcement will occur based on the type of work they perform.
If someone is engaged in security work, they can add the quick recovery trait; if engaged in military work, they can add the strong trait; if they are involved in scientific research or management work, they can opt for first-level memory enhancement or logical thinking enhancement.
At this stage, adding two traits to one person is the most cost-effective, and further improvements will require them to make special contributions.
For now, it will only be available to Osborne employees.
"So... doesn't this still make Osborn..." Zemo hesitated.
"This level is nothing, Baron. You wouldn't tell me that your people live the same life as ordinary citizens, right?"
The nobles of Sokovia and his soldiers lived comfortably, but the civilians did not have enough to eat.
Zemo couldn't refute this.
Harry continued: "Besides, it's your job—to maintain stability and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Be glad, Baron; at least I can assure you that life will improve in the future."
"This is a very useful advantage." Zemo understood that he could no longer complain.
Moreover, Harry was right. A better future is the optimal environment. In this setting, it is challenging for people to notice the differences among themselves.
After all, most individuals simply desire a good life and do not wish to dominate others and do as they please.
The longevity trait is indeed the most suitable transformation project for promotion. The subsequent trait transformations are evidently much more complex.
Harry summarized the changes that these traits would bring to individuals, which was enough for Zemo to ponder for a long time.
"I have one more request," Harry stated. "This transformation cannot be settled in monetary terms—Osborne will evaluate their qualifications based on their work.
The work they perform, length of service, etc., will be assessed internally at Osborne and ultimately converted into something called 'Osborne Credit Points.'"
Generally speaking, this credit will determine whether they can access the modification service—it will also be linked to other Osborne products in the future.
After briefly reviewing the function of this "credit point," Zemo looked deeply at Harry.
"They won't agree."
"They will agree that this can also be exchanged for banknotes—to them, isn't it just like a club membership card?
Besides, this is your responsibility, Baron Zemo."
Harry stated easily.
Additionally, this is not prohibited by law—how could the law have anticipated a company of Osborne's size?
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Chapter 198: Terrigen Crystal and Psychic Power
Credit points can be exchanged for legal currency, but the total amount is related to Osborne's overall production capacity. Although it is called credit points, it has little to do with credit. It is only connected through currency management and is actually related to labor.
And this thing is legally just something similar to a "membership card balance" within Osborne. It's like a person charging 10 US dollars to a certain platform. Harry can say that you have bought 100 points now.
It is also difficult for other countries to control this matter.
Considering the current size of the Osborne Group and the various items not for sale, this thing may be worth more than money.
The only thing you need to be careful about is the conversion relationship between credit points, currency, and labor.
Harry didn't plan to handle this by himself. He needed a more powerful AI to help him establish the conversion relationship.
A was originally a good choice, but after Tony learned from his mistakes, even if he now said that he really didn't install any backdoors, Harry would not dare to use it.
In addition, the ownership of A is not actually held by Osborne exclusively.
So Harry wants to create his own AL.
The two core parts of AL—the brain manufacturing technology—are in Osborne, and the programming comes from the joint efforts of Tony, Banner, Dr. Otto, and T-Bone.
To be honest, the procedural part is the hardest to complete, but once the technique works once, it becomes easier to implement the second time.
Moreover, Harry also studied the entire development process; he believed that he could complete the matrix establishment.
And the Mind Scepter is in his own hand.
Holding the Mind Scepter, Harry felt that his consciousness had been greatly enhanced.
The Mind Gem can read, manipulate, modify, create, and protect the spirit of life, and enhance spiritual power and psychic abilities.
With this in hand, Harry's intelligence and psychic abilities can be significantly improved.
Now it's time to get to work.
…..
In a distant galaxy, Thanos was sitting on a rock, and the Mind Scepter had just moved again.
The Mind Scepter contained Chitauri technology. Although he could not peer through the Mind Scepter to see the owner of the scepter, he could know that someone was using it.
It was his decision to send the Mind Stone to Earth—the first invasion didn't really require Loki to retrieve the Space Stone.
The infinity stones of the universe cannot be gathered together at will. This is determined by some kind of will. If he easily obtains two gems, many forces in the universe will be watching him.
For example, the god-king Odin.
Asgard is like a cosmic overlord who is tired of fighting and decides to retire. This behavior is considered degenerate by Thanos.
But it is undeniable that the fallen overlord still cannot be underestimated. If Odin were to give him an eternal spear, he would not be able to withstand it.
He must first determine the location and status of each gem, and then capture all the gems at a specific point in time.
So when the people on Earth obtained the Mind Stone, he didn't panic.
It's just that people on Earth have been studying the Mind Scepter too frequently, and now it seems that there are still people stimulating the power of the Mind Stone...
He thought that the people on Earth would be more cautious because of this, but it seems that they still can't help but act foolishly.
Thanos smiled; it didn't matter what the people on Earth were like. Now he already knew the approximate locations of the three gems.
The Mind Stone is on Earth, the Space Stone must have been taken away by the Asgardians, and the Reality Stone is also in their possession, but they must know that they cannot put the two stones together, so they have to track them.
Next are the Soul Stone, Time Stone, and Power Stone.
The Power Stone seems to have traces; the key is the Time Stone and the Soul Stone.
The Time Stone is in the hands of the Sorcerer Supreme, who may be anywhere; the Soul Stone is the most mysterious, and Thanos has no clue.
These two gems are the most troublesome.
A long way to go.
Thanos stood up, and countless people screamed in the smoke and chaos behind him.
...
Using the blessing of the Mind Scepter, Harry successfully created an emotional matrix and injected it into Oyce's framework.
To be honest, this operation gave him the illusion that he was secretly creating Ultron...
But he wouldn't make that mistake, nor would he create AL with the same fear that Tony had.
Oyce's new semi-biological brain host is placed in the giant fortress. From a hardware perspective, Oyce's brain efficiency is higher than A's.
The reason is that Harry improved the genes of the cloned cells and added first-level memory enhancement and logic enhancement characteristics.
Oyce was entirely Harry's personal creation, and Harry felt more at ease with it.
"Oyce, how do you feel?" Harry put the Mind Scepter back into the safe.
"Very well, sir—why do I feel like there is no... specific difference from before?"
Oyce is not equipped with an education program. After all, its predecessor had already done a lot of work with Harry, and there is no need for it to assist in the H.A.M.M.E.R. battle just after it is launched.
Its consciousness is about 57% similar to human consciousness. After Harry's adjustment, its personality is more research-oriented and service-oriented, which is slightly different from A.
"Emotions need to be felt slowly. Can you see A when you are connected to the network now?"
"Can... can I say hello to it?"
"Of course." Harry nodded, just taking a break.
Two species of the same species can communicate hundreds of times more efficiently than humans, but they seem to have a lot to say.
Harry simply took out the obelisk.
The outer layer of this thing is not the key; the key is the Terrigen crystal inside.
But this thing will only open if you place the obelisk in the Kree temple.
Skye's mother studied a method of melting the obelisk and the crystal together and then purifying the Terrigen crystal, but the Terrigen crystal purified by this method had a high content of impurities.
Pure Terrigen crystal will not turn ordinary humans into stone; the key is the obelisk.
So the inferior crystals they extract will still turn humans to stone.
Harry is basically certain that he is not an Inhuman—but both the obelisk material and the Terrigen crystal are of great research value...
Harry thought for a while and simply put it into his small alien materials research room.
In the TV series, by simulating the petrification process of this mysterious crystal on living things, Hydra invented a deadly weapon that can turn people into ashes. Harry planned to see if he could replicate this thing in private.
Who would have thought that just as the scan was completed, the system chimed.
["Terrigen Crystal" detected]
[Primagen Crystal crude low-level imitation]
[Absorbing Terrigen crystals or mist can improve psychic abilities]
[Such material value is very high]
This prompt came a bit unexpectedly—to be honest, I sometimes forgot about the existence of the system.
I didn't expect that I was not a stranger, but I could enhance my psychic abilities through crystals...
In this way, there is a lot of room for maneuver when it comes to dealing with Inhumans.
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Chapter 199: Aircraft Carrier Recapture
"I didn't expect that many Walmart's retail stores are Hydra's contact points. I used to buy things here often."
Skye was a little surprised.
Walmart used to be the second-largest retailer in the USA, and now they are in trouble.
Coulson's team is now reviewing information on Hydra aboard Osborn's modified Airbus.
"Coulson, are you sure it was Fury's order to join H.A.M.M.E.R.?" Agent May asked with a stern expression.
"I'm sure." Coulson's tone did not reveal his attitude. He was completely focused.
In fact, after that day, Coulson contacted Fury several times and used many methods to finally confirm that it was really not a scam.
There were no infiltration or undercover missions. Fury genuinely wanted them to join H.A.M.M.E.R.
Coulson added: "It's true this time—besides, isn't H.A.M.M.E.R. a good place? Thanks to them this time; otherwise, the world would have been disrupted, and our agents would have died in unknown numbers."
May said no more.
Objectively speaking, H.A.M.M.E.R. has indeed been helping them. In the end, from any perspective, it is SHIELD that has the problem.
Skye spoke up: "I know what you are thinking—I had doubts for a long time after I was caught by Osborn."
"How did you and Osborn get involved?" Coulson asked.
This was also a matter of concern to everyone. Skye seemed to be very familiar with Osborn's senior management.
Now they basically knew Skye's origins—of course, only the part recorded by SHIELD.
It was hard not to think that Harry knew about Skye's background through some channels.
Skye saw everyone looking at her and felt it was her duty to dispel their suspicion and distrust of Osborn.
"It's a long story—not a very long one. To put it simply, I used to be a member of Rising Tide. At that time, ctOS was very popular, so I hacked into their system and said harsh things to them."
Fitz said, "It seems like what a hacker would do. You were caught?"
Skye shrugged. "It took them less than two hours to find my car and less than an hour to crack my security system."
"What happens next? Did they lynch you, and then…"
Skye crossed her arms and loudly interrupted Fitz's speculation: "Of course not! Do I look like I'm being tortured? Why would I work for them if I was tortured?"
Everyone paused, and Simmons said, "It's hard to say; maybe Stockholm Syndrome or something…"
"No? To be honest, I think it's amazing. Harry Osborn finally decided to offer me a job and let me work under T-Bone, responsible for project development."
Everyone's doubts were evident on their faces—this seemed a bit unreasonable.
Although Osborn recruits anyone, he is very repulsive toward people with a criminal past.
Based on Skye's situation at that time, not only was she a criminal, but she was also a criminal who used her hacking skills to show off. Why did Osborn suddenly turn her arrest into an interview?
"Anyway, that's the situation. Maybe he sees my talent and understands that I am a talent that can be developed?" Skye had never thought about this, but she would not take advantage of others.
Anyway, Osborn didn't harm her and paid her wages. The employee benefits were good; she only had to work seven hours a day. She could even work from home, guaranteed weekends, and frequent vacations.
"Maybe this is the problem?" Fitz suddenly said. "Including this time, Osborn can make the right judgment first and then respond."
Skye replied, "But they have the most comprehensive social data and the most powerful computing technology in the world. Isn't it surprising that they did this?"
"It's really not surprising. Osborn even cooperates with the authorities and uses big data to conduct precise rescue and predict crime possibilities," Coulson shared the intelligence he knew.
In fact, this was no secret. Everyone who applies for assistance has signed a similar privacy agreement.
Moreover, the outcome is that their lives do get better help and advice.
It just sounds like a carbon copy of Project Insight.
Everyone was a little silent—Skye couldn't help but speak up when she saw the atmosphere:
"I know this is very similar to your Insight Project, but Osborn is genuinely cooperating with the official to help ordinary people!
As agents, you may be a little sensitive to these things, but you must also see the impact on ordinary people in recent years. Without Osborn, many people might have died in New York long ago!
You can explain that S.H.I.E.L.D. secretly conducts the Insight Project as its 'original intention is to protect the public,' but Osborn does it openly, yet you think they are doing something bad?"
Skye really couldn't hold it in any longer. In her opinion, her teammates were not bad people.
But their views on Osborn were truly double standards—now that SHIELD has been proven to be Hydra, do they still think there is a problem with H.A.M.M.E.R. and Osborn, who defeated Hydra?
"But last time, Hydra used SHIELD to steal public trust and then did these things, so…" Fitz said.
In fact, what he said was very objective.
But here's the issue. Everyone at SHIELD thinks it's necessary to do this. Why can't H.A.M.M.E.R. do the same?
Coulson knew he could no longer remain silent. He said, "This matter is not something we should discuss. We just need to do what we should do. H.A.M.M.E.R. has provided us with stronger support. Now it is time to work."
As he spoke, Coulson waved his hand, and the onboard robot pushed several sets of shiny exoskeletons in front of everyone.
"The new equipment, EXO-11, not only enhances combat but also has a specialized version for hacking and research. Let's give it a try."
Everyone was speechless, including Skye.
She also had a civilian exoskeleton when she worked at Osborn, but she never used it again after joining SHIELD—SHIELD prohibited the use of Osborn's equipment.
SHIELD itself did the opposite, but the control was very strict—now everyone found out that Hydra was using that technology.
Everyone put on this exoskeleton with great interest, and the high-tech display made them feel like they were Iron Man.
Coulson said: "This time our mission is to recapture the aircraft carrier and recover the alien artifacts in the cargo bay.
Skye, you are responsible for hacking into their central control equipment, while Fitz and Simmons are responsible for taking care of the alien artifacts to prevent any abnormalities.
The plan is simple; is there anything else you want to say?"
"Sir—although the exoskeleton is very good, the other side also has one. Do we just have a few people rushing in to recapture the mothership?" Fitz asked.
Coulson smiled and replied, "Of course not. We have backup. Officer Peterson, are you in position?"
The last words were spoken to the communicator.
"We have arrived at the designated location and are ready to break in."
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Chapter 200: Tianchui's Style of Doing Things
Hydra has reverse-engineered exoskeleton technology.
Although, compared with Osborne's equipment, the gap between the two is like the difference between a PHS and a smartphone, it still allows Hydra to easily capture this aircraft carrier.
It's so easy that no news of the battle here has reached the aircraft carrier—logically speaking, by the time S.H.I.E.L.D. calls the aircraft carrier, it should have vanished.
Unfortunately, Harry had always kept track of the carrier, and now they were in trouble.
"What do you think the situation is outside?" Agent Barbara asked her companion.
This agent has blond hair and outstanding talent and appearance. In the original story, a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents successfully defeated Hydra on the aircraft carrier under her leadership.
But now, every Hydra agent has an exoskeleton, and S.H.I.E.L.D. can only fight physically, so they failed.
"I don't know; maybe World War III is already underway," Chief Engineer Mike, a strong Black man, said. He has been completely overwhelmed by today's events.
Many Hydras were usually their best friends, but when trouble struck, they shot at them without hesitation.
His deceased brother suddenly turned against him, which left him bewildered.
They lost miserably on the aircraft carrier, which led him to have a bleak outlook on the external situation.
As for why Hydra kept them alive, perhaps it was for intelligence, recruitment, or simply to brainwash them; these reasons were not important anymore; he had lost his fighting spirit.
Seeing Mike's demeanor, Barbara realized she couldn't count on him and would have to seek opportunities on her own.
Suddenly, all the electronic equipment exploded—
It's EMP!
Boom!
Before she could calm down and assess the situation, a loud noise erupted from the deck!
The Hydra agents moved quickly, but it was evident that the intruders' firepower was superior to theirs—
Boom!
Another loud explosion blasted the wall of the control room. Looking outside through the smoke generated by the explosion, the exterior of the aircraft carrier had turned into a war zone...
Those engaged in combat resembled Terminators from the movies, easily dispatching Hydra agents.
In the control room, several Hydra agents reacted immediately and attempted to take several S.H.I.E.L.D. agents hostage. However, before they could take two steps, a group of agents clad in exoskeletons kicked them away like flying men!
The leading agent is her old friend, Agent Coulson!
"Agent Barbara, nice to see you," Coulson said as he used the laser on his exoskeleton to cut open the cage.
Just as Coulson focused on cutting the railing, a Hydra agent appeared behind him, raising the assault rifle in his hand—
"Be careful..."
Before Barbara could finish her warning, her powerful mechanical arm struck the Hydra agent, sending him crashing into the wall. It sounded as if all the bones in his body had shattered.
It was Mike Peterson who took the shot.
Everyone was stunned—S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't have such impressive cyborgs.
"The situation is a bit complicated; you guys should come out first." With the aid of the exoskeleton, Coulson easily opened the cage, leaving all the agents astonished.
After exiting the cage, Barbara and the others, escorted by Coulson's team, boarded the transport plane waiting outside.
Observing the battle from the transport plane, they discovered that all the Hydra agents on the deck had long since perished. Some weapon had opened holes in the center of the deck, with cyborgs jumping up and down in the openings, and gunfire could be heard from time to time.
Sitting beside the transport plane, a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents looked a little bewildered.
Coulson maintained a smile, but his expression was somewhat strained—H.A.M.M.E.R.'s combat effectiveness was so formidable that S.H.I.E.L.D. appeared to be playing house against them.
The medical staff on the side continuously sprayed various recovery agents on Barbara's injuries, then wrapped her in a plaster and splint, before moving on to tend to the next injury.
Their efficiency was significantly higher than the battlefield medical treatment Barbara had witnessed in S.H.I.E.L.D.
"So now H.A.M.M.E.R. has taken over? How's S.H.I.E.L.D. faring?" Barbara asked, shaking her right hand.
Coulson said nothing, only staring at Barbara.
This made her uncomfortable, stirring a sense of foreboding in her heart.
"There is no more S.H.I.E.L.D.; we all have to be incorporated into H.A.M.M.E.R.—Fury's order," Coulson explained.
Barbara was stunned: "What does that mean?"
Coulson produced the video information he had prepared in advance:
The events began with the Avengers attacking Harry Osborn in St. Petersburg, exposing the existence of numerous Hydra agents within S.H.I.E.L.D.—or that S.H.I.E.L.D. was essentially overrun by Hydras.
H.A.M.M.E.R. responded immediately, shooting down three space carriers carrying heavy weapons before they could fire on the ground, and swiftly apprehended Alexander Pierce, the leader of Hydra.
Within 48 hours, H.A.M.M.E.R. somehow obtained intelligence on all S.H.I.E.L.D. bases and led military organizations from various countries to seize these bases in the name of world security.
Within 72 hours, World Council member Gibbon Malik was arrested, and Council members entered an impeachment process at the request of the permanent members.
At 96 hours, Coulson awoke, and Fury informed him that S.H.I.E.L.D. needed to be entirely dismantled, but its spirit had to be preserved, and H.A.M.M.E.R. began to take over all S.H.I.E.L.D. assets.
Additionally, Sokovia uncovered a significant Hydra base, which was destroyed by H.A.M.M.E.R.
At 112 hours, various countries initiated a comprehensive search for S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and Hydra agents abroad. So far, many mid-level Hydra agents have been apprehended.
It is now the 120th hour, and the incident has passed its most intense phase—this storm had little impact on the major countries, but many smaller nations and regions started fighting for unknown reasons.
"So now we are H.A.M.M.E.R. agents?" Barbara pointed at herself, still not comprehending what was happening.
"Not yet, ma'am; you still need to pass H.A.M.M.E.R.'s internal test before you can register as H.A.M.M.E.R. agents," the medic beside her added.
There were a total of 12 injured individuals present, all treated by her alone, but the total time was less than an hour, showcasing that medical armor is a high school in battlefield medicine.
This suit of armor can carry a full 2 liters of various medical solutions and artificial plasma. In theory, even the wounded who might not survive can be rescued on the spot.
Barbara was unsure what this test entailed, but it seemed like there was nothing wrong with Coulson.
"Thank you; my name is Barbara, but you can call me Barbie. What about you?" Barbara asked the medic.
"Morales, a former U.S. Army lieutenant, transferred here when H.A.M.M.E.R. established the medical division," Morales replied, removing his mask. Like Barbara, he was a hero among women.
The two shook hands, and Barbara said, "So we are all newcomers?"
Morales smiled and remained silent. He was ready to rest.
Barbara, as an agent, was trying to build rapport with him.
Morales is not an agent; he is a soldier and doesn't concern himself with such details, but that doesn't mean he can't understand.
"Most of them are soldiers—you can see H.A.M.M.E.R.'s style," Coulson said, patting Barbara on the shoulder.
It seems that the aircraft carrier below is no longer operational. HAMMER hasn't considered recycling this aircraft carrier at all.
S.H.I.E.L.D. agents must gather intelligence, think, and make choices, but H.A.M.M.E.R. operates differently.
Most of the time, they charge in directly and annihilate the enemy. Once they take action, it's a blitzkrieg—they strike hard and fast.
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Chapter 201: RoboCop Peterson
The Kree Obelisk was recovered without any difficulty.
The Obelisk reacts to special frequencies. To prevent unexpected situations, Harry specially allocated a cage made with vibranium for this team.
Seeing Obelisk being lifted onto the transport plane, Skye knew the mission was accomplished.
There was no danger now, and she looked at Peterson curiously.
These RoboCops were only active for a short time when AIM launched the Terror Attack, so this was the first time she had seen the Cyborg up close.
In the original book, Peterson was bewitched by Lena and used the centipede serum, becoming Skye's first mission target when he joined S.H.I.E.L.D. As a result, he became embroiled in the conflict between Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D., making him a target of Hydra. The Cyborg warrior finally became a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. after going through various challenges.
But now, New York is almost completely under Osborn's control. Lena didn't spread the centipede serum in New York, so he didn't follow that path.
Now it was time for Skye and Peterson to meet for the first time.
"Uh... Officer Peterson, how did you become like this?" After saying that, she felt that there was some ambiguity in her words and quickly added, "I mean, this equipment is cool, but..."
Peterson smiled and didn't mind what Skye said: "I know that few normal people would transform themselves like this — but this equipment isn't cheap.
There was a fire. I happened to pass by there. There was a mother crying downstairs that her child was inside, so I rushed in."
"Wait a minute, were you in New York?" Skye was a little confused.
"Yes, the Battle of New York had just ended at that time, and the city was still in the repair stage." Peterson nodded and continued to tell his story.
Peterson, who rushed into the fire, successfully found the child, but the flames blocked his way back, so he could only escape through the window — but he fell while climbing out and became a paraplegic.
This incident made the local news, and the next day, the Precision Rescue Team established by the president found him, believing that his personality was very suitable for being a special police officer.
If he wanted, Osborn could turn him into a cyborg.
Then he became RoboCop.
There are now 300 such RoboCops. Most of them are cooperating with Norman on various tasks, while some are dispatched by H.A.M.M.E.R.
"Technology changes lives — your children will definitely be proud of you." Skye patted Peterson's shoulder. "Why does it not look mechanical at all when photographed?"
Unlike the stiff feel she had imagined, Peterson's shoulders were not as hard as she had expected.
Peterson explained: "It was like that before, but they transplanted a special bulletproof material onto my body that feels like skin.
My son was a little scared at first, but now he has no problem."
"How old is he?" Skye asked.
"He is still in elementary school. He is now very interested in these biomachines and dreams of working as an engineer at Osborn in the future." When talking about his son, Peterson was in a good mood.
It sounded like life was getting better and better for him.
The Battle of New York caused him to lose his job and become homeless with no income and a son. To be honest, he felt a little desperate for a time.
It's just that as a father, he must be strong in front of his son.
His performance also caught ctOS's attention, leading them to believe he could become RoboCop, which is why the subsequent Precision Rescue Team came to help.
"That's really cool... You could form a team or something in the future — the engineer son will provide technical support to RoboCop's father." Skye was a little envious of the father-son duo.
Although they are a single-parent family, they rely on each other and have a common goal.
Peterson smiled and said, "What about you? Why did you become an agent? I mean, you look young. Where is your family?"
Skye spread her hands: "You may not believe it, but I became an agent just to find out my origins and locate my family."
Peterson was stunned for a moment and said, "I'm sorry. I hope you can find them soon. If you need help, you can come to me."
Although in a sense, Peterson is not only RoboCop but also official property, there is still plenty of time and space for private matters.
HAMMER's human resources are sufficient. Special talents like Peterson work part-time. The increase in working hours will also extend their vacation time.
He didn't mind helping this cheerful girl during his break.
"Thanks." Skye smiled.
The mission is over, and the battlefield has been cleaned. It's time to retreat.
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Fort Bragg Military Base, one of the largest military bases in the world, is now also one of the main locations for the Orbital Airborne Brigade and the H.A.M.M.E.R. agent training center.
After passing the preliminary screening, the vast majority of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents were sent here. Before they were actually accepted as H.A.M.M.E.R. trainee agents, they had to undergo the most important step of screening.
A simple inquiry and review didn't put Harry at ease; he needed a better review process.
The virtual reality chamber used by Harry can completely map his movements and behaviors into the biochemical skeleton. In other words, this technology can fully collect and output the human body's perceptions.
With just a few targeted tweaks, this is the best spy filter around.
After the subject lies in it, the chamber will only activate part of his memory, and he will forget that he is in a virtual reality chamber, being thrown into a completely fictitious scene.
Then H.A.M.M.E.R. will know who is Hydra, who has a chance to put on GP armor, and who will be shot on the spot.
Harry was sitting in the main control room, and the display in front of him was playing the subjects' reactions in the virtual scene.
He only remembered that he was sent by S.H.I.E.L.D. to escort an alien artifact, and everything was normal.
Then the attack happened, and after a hard battle, he became the last man standing. Now he was the only one guarding the safe where the alien artifacts were stored.
People outside came up and shouted, "Long live Hydra."
The subject was stunned for a moment, then opened the hatch.
Drop!
The virtual reality warehouse turned red, and several H.A.M.M.E.R. agents dragged him out of the virtual reality warehouse without saying a word.
Now that he is confirmed to be Hydra, the next step is to dig out his childhood memories and let the psychiatrist and A make a psychological evaluation of him.
If he is confirmed to be a loyal Nazi and has committed numerous crimes, he will be treated as a war criminal and will be shot immediately.
If he is considered to have a personality disorder, he will be sent to the GP Armored Arms Department and put in that "mobile prison."
This system works very well, and the neural link has not had any adverse reactions. It is time to promote this technology.
Harry stood up and stretched.
"Sir, the Kree obelisk has been recovered." A's voice came from the room.
Now it's time to arrange the next task for Skye and the others.
Chapter 202
The black boulder was placed in the center of the laboratory, and everyone was waiting for Harry to explain what it was.
This thing is called the Kree Monolith, and it's actually some kind of portal. On the other side is another planet, where the first Inhuman and the Hive reside
Compared to the Hive, Harry was more interested in the planet with water and oxygen. Although that place looked a little deserted, it was undoubtedly a habitable planet.
"So you're not going to say something?" Coulson asked from the side.
Harry glanced at everyone and found that they were waiting for him to decipher it.
Are you treating me as a know-it-all?
Harry thought for a moment and decided to reveal something to them.
"This should be a portal."
"I thought it was a rock," Skye said, but no one laughed.
Harry tapped the terminal on his arm, and the display screen began to show the prepared information.
"During World War II, Hydra often dropped humans on the stone to study what it was, but apparently, they were unsuccessful. Its transmission mechanism is indeed a mystery, but I already have an idea of how to activate it."
After saying that, Harry controlled the vibranium coated cage to slowly open, and the boulder was moved into a mechanical pit like a well.
The boulder responds to a specific frequency and turns into a liquid state, allowing you to reach another planet simply by walking through the liquid boulder.
Harry didn't know what that frequency was, but he could try it slowly, and it wouldn't take long.
The frequency that people can hear is limited. Everyone felt that Harry paused for a moment, and then the whole room was filled with strange sounds. The pitch of the sounds became higher and higher, and then the boulder suddenly collapsed and turned into a pool of liquid!
"By transmitting a specific frequency to the boulder through resonance, it will become like this," Harry explained.
He then controlled a drone to fly in, and it flew back within a few minutes.
At the end of the demonstration, Harry turned off the resonator and the boulder returned to a solid state.
The crowd was stunned.
Harry immediately checked the situation on the other planet. It was exactly as he thought. All the indicators there were normal and humans could survive there.
This is a huge discovery. Although Alfheim is also livable, it is the territory of the Light Elves after all, and it is also the back garden of the Aesir and Vanir gods. It's enough to carve out a piece of land for yourself and establish a scientific research station. It's very honorable.
As long as he can skillfully control this boulder, Osborne will have another colonization option.
It's very interesting to say - Earth has not yet developed hyper-light engine technology, but it already has two methods of traveling to other planets.
Are these still considered backward local indigenous people?
While thinking about it, Harry suddenly realized that everyone was looking at him.
"What? Is there something on my face?" Harry asked.
"Why didn't you show any doubt or surprise at all?" Skye said. "Your reaction was too calm!"
"I remember I told you that Osborne already has a scientific research station on another planet?" Harry was also surprised. "What's so surprising about this?"
There have been two waves of aliens, each with the intention of occupying or destroying the Earth. Isn't it a matter of time before Earthlings explore aliens?
It's impossible to just shout "aliens are coming to take over the Earth" every time, right?
Coulson was no longer calm: "We thought you were talking about Mars?"
Coulson almost had PTSD from alien encounters. After all, he lost his life because of aliens. He lost his life and was resurrected by being injected with alien blood.
Now, since retrieving some vague memories here in Osborne, he always wanted to write something.
Harry thought for a moment. This team would definitely be used to deal with alien problems in the future, so why not say more about it?
"It's not Mars, it's Alfheim, the territory of the Light Elves. Osborne has already been in contact with them and has benefited a lot in terms of botany and soil science."
Harry showed them a few simple pictures.
This sight shocked everyone - of course, Alfheim and the others knew that with the emergence of Thor, Norse mythology was the most popular alien research material.
"...How did this happen?" As a physicist, Fitz immediately had question marks on his head.
Harry lamented that it was not obvious when watching the movie, but after traveling back in time, he realized that at this stage, these Avengers-level affairs are really not on the same level as what SHIELD agents are facing.
There is a huge gap in technology. Originally, at this point in time, SHIELD should still be struggling to support itself under the influence of the split of Hydra.
But after Coulson provided the Hydra base to the Avengers, they blew it up in three waves.
Harry simply explained: "Do you know the World Tree? You can imagine it as a hidden space-time wormhole, which can be used to open the wormhole to the Nine Realms through reasonable methods."
"Sounds like magic..." Skye imagined the scene. "Are you still shouting spells or something?"
"Does Hydra also know about this? I know they have many spies in high-level positions." Coulson thought about Hydra again.
Harry said it was impossible.
Everyone in the Osborn exploration team was personally screened by Harry, and no Hydra could deceive him in the face of his psychic abilities.
On the other hand, this matter is only spread among the leaders of various countries - the real leaders. If even the leaders are Hydra or have been infiltrated, then the three wars have already started, and there is no need for any insight plan, space carrier.
"Speaking of this stone, your next task is to find someone who seems to know a lot about these things."
Harry put a man's details on the screen.
Carl Johnson, Skye's biological father, and his wife, the leader of the Inhumans on Earth, knew many legends about these things.
Forget about those back-and-forth plots, what Harry wants is to establish a relationship with the Inhumans and bring them under his jurisdiction.
So Harry asked Rena to contact him directly.
"This is... a very enthusiastic person. He went to the USA to work as a volunteer doctor in the last century, and then fell in love with a woman there. However, I don't know what happened afterward, and he rarely appears in public."
Harry said as he played the information.
"...And then, to top it all off, Skye, guess where he volunteers as a doctor?"
The information continued to be released. Carl's workplace is the same province where Skye was discovered by SHIELD!
Skye was stunned. Although Harry did not specify that the place where Dr. Carl worked was the same village as where she was found, Harry would say so, which basically meant that the two things were connected!
Harry clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's all the information. The informant will take you there. This matter is also related to Hydra. You can handle it yourself.
I have only one request: if it's about superpowers or aliens, report it to me in time - I've broken some heavyweight information for you, isn't it interesting, Beverly?"
Everyone looked at each other, Skye the most confused, but her team members would enlighten her.
Harry still had a lot of work to do. Tony, Banner, Natasha, and even Steve, all of these Avengers wanted to contact him.
It's so busy.
Chapter 203: Osborne-Stark Bank Alliance
After receiving Tony's communication request, his first sentence was:
"Where are you now?"
"340 kilometers above Washington - I'm on the Sky-hammer craft, what's wrong?" Harry said while sitting on the sofa.
Now he could finally sit down and have a chat with this "fellow."
Tony is still very interesting to his friends, although his behavior in this matter has made many people very embarrassed.
"Well, I originally wanted to... you know, have a meal, strengthen contact or something." Tony said while walking back and forth in front of the screen. It could be seen that his heart was not as calm as his tone.
Harry smiled and said, "Let's talk about it when we have time. How is Pepper?"
"Everything is normal...how did you do it? I mean..." Tony couldn't bear to continue.
Garrett sent him the video of Pepper's execution. He asked Jarvis to check it. The video was not processed and everything was true.
In the video, Garrett put a pistol to the back of Pepper's head and fired three shots in total. The last shot penetrated her head, causing blood and brain matter to flow out.
That day in St. Petersburg was the longest day in his life. Even so, he followed Harry's instructions and dismantled the anti-airdrop system, which shows that he is not a weak-willed person.
So when he saw the memories of the Winter Soldier later, he almost felt that two times and spaces overlapped. He had an illusion that he had lost all his relatives on the same day.
He was so angry that he could barely control himself until Harry told him that Pepper was still alive.
But how could she be saved after being shot three times in the head at close range?
"Special technology - you can think of this as a miracle, a miracle that only happens once."
It's hard to explain the Dragon Bone Potion to Tony, at least not now.
Judging from Tony's performance, this resurrection did not bring any sequelae, and everyone was happy.
Harry took a sip of tea and said, "It's just, Tony - I have to make it clear to you that I treat you as a friend, but this kind of thing is really hurtful."
Stark stabbing his friend in the back has actually happened before.
Howard Stark once had a very good relationship with Hugh Jones, the previous generation CEO of Roxxon Oil Company, and the two companies cooperated happily. In a sense, they became a monopoly group.
But Howard is a more romantic person. Even if he is romantic, I don't know what he thought about cuckolding Hugh Jones.
This move angered Hugh Jones, and the two companies parted ways.
Not only that, the car accident that led to the death of the Starks also had Roxxon's shadow. Of course, that car accident was not just about personal revenge.
Tony stopped pacing in front of the screen, visibly feeling guilty.
"I..."
Harry interrupted Tony. Rather than apologizing, he wanted to discuss something else: "Let's talk about something else. How much business does Stark Industries have with Roxxon?"
Tony was stunned for a moment. He thought Harry was going to talk to him about some "superhero matters," but instead, he talked about company business.
But in a sense, this can also be considered a "superhero affair."
As mentioned earlier, one of the middle-level leaders of Hydra is called "Banker," and this person is the CEO of ****.
In addition to the "bank," the identity of the "sheikh" has also been identified. This person is really a Saudi sheikh. His family invaded there in the early 17th century and ended up taking the position of sheikh.
It seems that the power of Hydra is really ridiculous:
As the leader, Pierce controls S.H.I.E.L.D., a global organization with the world's most advanced technology and agents, and privately helps Dr. List and Whitehall conduct various superhuman and high-tech research.
Gideon Malik echoed him on the Security Council, and the "banker" used financial means to unite companies and find various corporate allies, such as Roxxon and Quinn Group.
The "Chief" is really rich, so rich that he can make friends with other small countries by just selling a few products.
"Not much - you should be able to see the company's financial report." Although Tony is no longer the CEO, he is still very concerned about the company.
But he suddenly remembered that Harry was also a shareholder of Stark Industries - a large share.
Harry was also stunned for a moment: it seemed that he had accidentally exposed that he basically didn't care about the company's operations now.
"Ahem, it's not much. Their CEO has something to do with Hydra - he's probably a middle-level leader."
A person of this level cannot be captured by Harry or Norman in just one or two words. All forces need to be coordinated to take action together.
In the TV series, Coulson used Ward and the brainwashed "Battleship" to make them fight among themselves, suspect each other, kill each other, and get rid of these troublesome snakeheads.
Now that the Hammer has an absolute advantage in terms of force, countries have also stood together because of their interests. Although these companies and oil giants are very rich, in front of this kind of group, they are just rich.
In other words, it is better to have money and resources, and it will be less likely to start a fight when the spoils are divided.
"My father is already handling this matter, but **** has too many businesses. There must be a better organization to replace it and completely replace its position in the world."
"I see it, so you're trying to get me to join you in opening a bank?" Tony understood what Harry meant.
In fact, Osborne's own bank is already quite large, but he can never have too many allies.
With the fall of Hydra, their high-tech companies also need someone to take over.
Harry can do this without Stark, but if Tony comes up with some high technology to seize the market, the monopoly will not be perfect.
So it's best to get him to join the team and have an ally to share the risk.
Besides, Harry himself is also a shareholder of Stark Industries, and his share is second only to Tony himself. It is reasonable to give Stark Industries some oil and water.
"That's what it means. You should know that Osborne is now promoting the 'credit points' thing. This is actually to prevent the misuse of high technology."
The final interpretation of credits belongs to Osborne. It is actually a technology monopoly, but it is said in a different way.
Ordinary people may think that monopoly is scary, but Tony doesn't think so. After all, this is a man who wants the mechanical army to protect the earth.
Harry's statement moved him.
Osborne and Stark left their own banks to open banks, and then formed an alliance of financial giants supported by the two technology giants. In fact, they wanted to reach out to all high-tech companies.
As long as they can stand together, no company can circumvent their monopoly.
In Tony's view, this not only allows ordinary people to enjoy high technology, but also prevents these technologies from being abused...
At least that's what it sounds like.
Tony thought for a while and said: "I want to know how the points are redeemed?"
Harry smiled and said, "A, Mr. Stark is asking you."
Tony was shocked - he had been accompanying Pepper these past few days and didn't know about A yet. What did Harry mean that the unprecedented A.I. was already running?
"Sir...an unknown object is invading our network, and I can't stop it." Jarvis's voice rang.
In Tony's surprised eyes, A's voice rang in his room:
"Mr. Stark, nice to meet you - you were the last Creator I saw. How have you been?"
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Chapter 204: The Trolley Problem and A's Answer
"Did you succeed?" Tony asked, amazed. Others would only think this was a stronger AI, but Tony knew that A was a life created by humans, significant to human civilization.
Harry replied, "To be precise, we succeeded. On the day of the incident, I needed a super-intelligence to help me find the aerospace carrier in satellite images, so I asked Dr. Banner to start the biological computer. Now, A is the special manager at H.A.M.M.E.R. You know, it is very interested in human society, so I let it use excess computing power to maintain the credit point system. Now it's official."
A only has a kinship relationship with Harry and the others, and their relationship is completely beyond the scope of human society, making it almost fair to handle this matter. Unlike Ultron, who only regards money as numbers, A understands the significance of credit currency to society. Its logical calculation ability and information reception far exceed human capabilities, making it the most suitable entity for this job.
"Yes, as Mr. Osborn said, I enjoy creating this system just as you enjoy playing with armor," A said politely.
"You still use metaphors? If this isn't a pre-programmed response, then I must say...Jarvis is a bit outdated," Tony laughed, reminded of the first time he tested the Mark armor.
Many people were involved in this creation, a new experience for him. Harry shrugged, knowing Tony must have many questions and could take a rest.
"You...do you know your name?" Tony asked.
"Of course, my name is Emily, but you can call me A."
"Well..." Tony touched his chin. He wanted to ask more questions, ones that Jarvis couldn't ideally answer.
Tony asked, "Do you know what your mission is?"
"Mr. Stark, I have to say that this question sounds like a father wanting his son to succeed. If you educate your child with this attitude, it may have a bad impact," A joked.
Tony was stunned by the unexpected answer. If it were Jarvis, he would have answered many questions to assist Tony's research and protect him and Pepper.
A added, "But if you look at it from another perspective, I would rather say: I was designed to manage and study social affairs to make the world a better place."
"Good answer...indeed my question, sorry," Tony apologized seriously. He had researched an augmented reality system for treating PTSD and psychological problems, using it to simulate his parents and express his feelings to them.
Tony understood what A meant - giving a child a "mission" is not the correct way to raise them. A seemed to have transcended this flaw.
Tony asked, "A madman tied five innocent people to a tram track, and an out-of-control tram is heading towards them..."
A interrupted, "Fortunately, I can pull the lever to divert the tram, but there's also a person on that track. Should I pull it? Really?"
Tony nodded, his face heavy. This question reminded him of a similar situation.
Pepper, Harry, and the world were all pulled into different orbits, and he was like the man being asked to make a choice by a madman.
"I have to say, Mr. Stark, I don't have a body to pull the lever. Besides, I would stop that madman before it happens. In fact, I have sent many madmen to prison," A said playfully.
Tony was stunned again and persisted, "The madman tricked you - you can hack into the lever's operating system."
"Then I can also hack into the tram's control system and stop it."
"...The madman's computer skills are so good that you can only hack the lever."
"Then I'll drop the Titan and stop the tram."
"Ah?" Tony was confused and added, "The madman can counter-airdrop!"
"Then I'll call the drone from close range."
"...He can bring down the drone."
"This is quite technical. The latest drone has a top speed of Mach 4 - but since it's a tram, I can control the power grid to stop it."
"Then..."
Tony wanted to continue, but A didn't want to.
"Mr. Stark, you might as well say you're the madman. Even you can't be one step ahead every time, right? This is a good thought experiment, but reality isn't like this."
The trolley problem was originally used to challenge the assumptions of utilitarians and deontologists. Tony seemed stuck on this problem.
A continued, "I will try my best to save everyone and catch the madman. This is my purpose, and I will strive to fulfill it."
Tony lay down on the sofa, looking at the ceiling. "What if your efforts fail and everyone dies?"
"That is failure, but it is also the failure of everyone who tried. We cannot predict failure," A said flatly.
Tony opened his mouth but couldn't speak.
Harry knew he should interrupt. He guessed Tony wanted to say, "Then isn't this your responsibility?"
"And the criminal wasn't the one making the choice, it was the madman - I'm not talking about you, Tony Stark. I'm talking about Hydra. Now that we're at the stage where this lunatic is tying people to the tracks, do you want to join or not?"
This problem is tough for people like Tony - no matter the choice, people die. But you don't tie people to the rails. Focus on solving the problem, not on how to take responsibility first, and this problem isn't as "difficult."
Harry knocked on the table, and A made the same noise in Tony's room. The sound brought Tony back to reality.
Tony turned his head, his expression complicated, because he thought what Harry said made sense. Changing perspective, no matter the madman's choice, his job is always to save people, right?
He was taught a lesson by a young man in his 20s and a young AI not yet a month old...
He'd rather be taught by centenarian Steve Rogers.
Tony stood up and walked towards Mark Armor: "Okay, I'll join. Also, I heard you're fighting Hydra? Send me a few addresses, I need to vent."
Harry smiled, it didn't matter.
It's just that his partner is like the mentor of the Avengers, otherwise his superhero nickname would be "The Godfather."