"Wow, the feeling of wearing this is really nice! It's heavy and powerful," Bennett said excitedly, swinging his arms and legs. The buzzing sound and sense of power from the mechanical enhancement made him extremely satisfied.
Hansen, however, only calmly asked, "How's the sensitivity?"
Bennett felt it out, walked a few steps in place, and made a few tactical moves: "Uh, there's some delay. I reckon if the Frenzy System is activated, or during full action, the delay will be even more noticeable... If the propulsion system is turned on, it'll probably be even clunkier."
Hansen turned to look at the screen in the design workshop, where Mercer simply spoke without lifting his head: "Put on the helmet. Without the helmet, you're basically just wearing a layer of Exoskeleton."
This set doesn't come with AI. The operating system heavily relies on one's own neural signals.
The built-in microcomputer originally used to convert AI consciousness signals was modified by Mercer into a processor for a nerve-conversion system similar to Arasaka's Exoskeleton.
Mercer is clear on what constitutes real core technology. The mere Exoskeleton enhancers and Compressed Propulsion parts are generously shared with the designers of the Netherworld Dog because there isn't much technological content in them.
At most, the mechanical conduction system is slightly better than what's available on the market. The Compressed Propulsion's compact layout and engine technology are essentially Arasaka's condensed essence version.
These are indeed very impressive technological breakthroughs, but they're not the key to Mercer's armor strength, nor are they insurmountable technological barriers for others.
Once sold, anyone can disassemble it, research it with technical experts for a month or two, and essentially replicate it quite closely.
Bennett doesn't understand this; he simply follows orders. After putting on the helmet, a cold authorization request comes through the Brain-Computer Interface.
Without hesitation, he follows the operation prompts, step by step linking his Brain-Computer Interface to the helmet. After activating the operation assistance system, he suddenly feels as if the heavy armor on his body has become part of him.
Bennett tries to raise his left hand, and then is surprised to find—he feels no presence of the mech!
He even can't tell whether he's lifting his own left hand, the mech's left hand, or both together.
But undoubtedly, the super-low delay sensation prompts Bennett to immediately respond excitedly: "The delay is gone! Oh my! I now feel completely integrated with the mech!"
Mercer, businesslike, clears responsibility in advance: "This equipment is very taxing on the nerves, in other words, it demands high quality from the user.
My suggestion is not to wear it too long, limiting it to under five minutes to ensure maximum mental health preservation and effectively avoid neural load."
At this suggestion, Bennett suddenly feels a bit timid—but then he reassures, confidently saying: "I've previously participated in training for driving the Demon Lizard and Chimera Tank; those things also rely on Brain-Computer Interface connections, it's no issue."
Upon hearing this, Hansen relaxed his concerns somewhat but still looked at Mercer skeptically: "But your guys seem to always wear armor normally?"
"As long as the Brain-Computer Interface connection isn't activated, this armor is just an ordinary Exoskeleton,"
Mercer's response dispelled some of Hansen's doubts, and then Mercer added: "Besides, my people are bona fide genius experts."
His confident words made Bennett couldn't help but wrinkle his nose, but then he just excitedly said: "I apply to go to the range for a test.
The highlight is the Compressed Propulsion device and its compatible smart weapons, and to check the compatibility with the Frenzy System."
Hansen nodded, approving his application, while Mercer carelessly reminded: "Remember not to use it too long, during the first use, you should get off after five minutes."
"No problem," Bennett finished saying, then immediately got up and headed to the stadium's range for testing. In the vast underground shooting range, he consecutively tested his flight speed, turning speed, and even accidentally fell a few times.
But each time, he got up immediately without feeling pain and started testing again excitedly.
Watching Bennett display strength, speed, agility, Hansen raised an eyebrow—he, battle-hardened, saw at a glance the extent of single-soldier improvement this armor provides.
Just this mobility alone, combined with armor thickness comparable to a tank, in urban warfare environments, it's entirely a small assault tank!
He ordered Bennett to experiment with various weapons, including a shotgun, Submachine Gun, machine gun, smart weapons, and even the type Rebecca uses with cold weapons.
He also tested Bennett's strength under the Frenzy System's support. In the end, Hansen had to admit that this thing is indeed quite formidable.
Even for himself, if activating Sianwistan, he wouldn't be absolutely sure of winning over this metal chunk.
Because even if things go awry this thing can take off, lie down on the ground, and conventional weapons can't penetrate its armor; under the Frenzy System's support, its speed is absurdly fast!
Although it's not possible to match Sianwistan's full speed, it's not completely powerless either.