Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 514 The So-Called Dimensional Reduction Attack

Remote live-fire training involves trainees sitting in a dedicated cockpit, controlling a mech in a different location. It covers everything from simple limb control to more complex tactical maneuvers and even mech combat.

The effects experienced by the mech, both inside and out, are fed back via data transmission. This provides a high degree of realism and mitigates many dangers. If it weren't for the fact that this technology cannot be maintained stably for long, that remote control is not yet a sufficient substitute for a well-trained human pilot, and the entertainment value of mech combat, remote control might be the most scientifically sound method.

At this point, the new recruits were divided into four groups, taking turns to try remote control... Previous training had included various simulations broken down into specific actions, as well as reaction tests for many special situations. Although it was only the conclusion of the first three days, it was enough to lay the groundwork.

Therefore, today's initial remote control session wasn't just pure training; it carries significant weight in this week's assessment score. While the learning over the next few days and the assessment four days later can be made up for through hard work, today's remote control session is a true test of talent.

In systematic training, talent isn't something you can just boast about. Whoever can demonstrate sufficient ability the fastest is the one with talent, and that's who will reap the greatest benefits!
At this moment, Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha were assigned to two adjacent groups. For them, controlling the mechs was like child's play. Even though they had no prior experience in piloting mechs, completing the corresponding commands was a piece of cake.

Because their abilities have far surpassed those of humans… the numerous battles in the Reincarnation World have caused many Reincarnation Team members to overlook the enhancements provided by their genetic locks and various attributes. In fact, the benefits of these enhancements far exceed those of combat itself; in other situations, they would perform much better than ordinary people.

The saying "born sages, learn in no time" perfectly describes this...

Today, Zheng Zha was no longer as surprised as before at how he could learn so quickly. A few days ago, his reaction had made the other veterans laugh at him for a while.

Zheng Zha chuckled as he watched the action demonstration play only once on the screen. The test of his memory for instructions was no challenge for him. Even though he hardly used his brain outside of simulating Mu Xiang's thinking, having a photographic memory was a piece of cake.

"Turn to the left, throw a punch, return to center, kick, stand on one leg for thirty seconds... That's all." Zheng Zha muttered to himself, then followed the instructions on the screen.

Standing on one leg is a new addition today, so no one has learned it before... Theoretically, whether a mech can successfully stand on one leg depends only on the mech's stability; however, since the mechs in this world are controlled by motion sensors, the pilot must also keep their body steady, otherwise, if they lose synchronization, it will greatly affect the battle if they have to get back to the same frequency.

During this process, the biggest test for the pilot is whether he can withstand the feedback from the aircraft... Although pilots with military backgrounds are generally good at balance, at this time, they not only have to stabilize their own bodies, but also the steel shell outside.

The pilot must adapt to the machine's feedback mechanisms... According to the instructors, in the early stages of mech deployment in actual combat, to protect the pilots, efforts were made to minimize the impact of external factors on the cockpit, and various signal prompts were used instead. However, this method of prompting could cause pilots to overlook external details in the heat of battle, failing to accurately assess their own situation, ultimately leading to the destruction of the machine and the loss of life.

This reminded everyone of the Ghost Ginseng that Mu Xiang had eaten before. This stuff was a medicine that could be exchanged at the Main God's place, and it was quite cheap. But why did almost no one use it...? Because most people didn't have Mu Xiang's physical abilities. Many veteran reincarnators might not even have Mu Xiang's physique back then. If you lost the ability to feel pain during a fierce battle, your chances of winning would indeed be quite high, but you might also end up killing yourself.

Of course, Zheng Zha could withstand the feedback from the mech... Through the images on the simulated cockpit screen, he could see the condition of his mech from a perspective other than first-person view. Just as he expected, the training mech he was remotely controlling was quite stable.

The perspective shifted, and Zheng Zha glanced at Mu Xiang as well… clearly, he wouldn't have any problems either. However, the other two recruits didn't adapt as well. One nearly lost his balance due to the mech's unbalanced feedback, and the other simply fell over along with his mech. Fortunately, it was remotely controlled; otherwise, whether the fall resulted in minor or serious injuries would have been entirely a matter of luck.

The instructor's stern voice rang out in the simulator cockpit: "Don't think this is some kind of game! The training here is nothing like the training for conscripts in peacetime! To become a mechanical dragon, the first thing you have to overcome is the mechanical feedback caused by unexpected situations!"

Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha shrugged in unison. Indeed, although the mechs had emergency weakening feedback, by that point, an average pilot was no longer able to make the correct maneuvers. Ultimately, weakening feedback was for survival, not for combat.

"The Allied training is really good. No wonder the United States is no match for them," Zheng Zha thought to himself. "The instructor seemed to have mentioned that the United States hadn't used remote control for early adaptation training yet, right? How can video game-like driving simulators compare to this kind of near-realistic remote control?"

Mu Xiang smiled and said, "That's true, but there are downsides too."

"What's the harm?"

"How often do we change the combat suit that's fixed to the driver's seat? The smell is too strong."

"No wonder you used the Limitless Sword Qi to sweep around the cockpit before entering the cockpit..."

There were also some new action assessments afterward. As the instructor said, if we only think about relying on teaching, we will inevitably encounter situations that we cannot handle in the future... The purpose of this teaching is not to let them master a movement itself, but to cultivate their ability to transform the mecha into another body.

"This kind of impromptu test is a bit unethical. It fits the stereotypes portrayed in some special forces TV dramas..." Zheng Zha chuckled to himself.

“Of course, after all, this kind of place is not willing to cultivate test-taking talents,” Mu Xiang said.

The last action they were assigned was specially set by the instructors... because Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha had performed so well in the previous actions, the last action became somewhat inhumane, making the other two recruits the unlucky ones.

"Jumping and spinning to receive the cannon and fire..." Mu Xiang smiled nonchalantly. "He wouldn't expect the aerial spin to meet gymnastics standards and also demand that the shot hit the target every time, would he?"

(End of this chapter)