Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 178 Commando Team Power Armor (First Update)
The core area of ​​the abandoned town workshop was shrouded in a low hum, where time was divided into precise milliseconds.

The control interface shimmered with a cold light, making the outline of Chen Yu's silently standing metal body even more distinct.

His crimson optical lenses steadily tracked the holographic projection suspended in the air, which was displaying the latest developments from the outskirts of the abandoned town in real time.

A force with significantly superior equipment to the local armed forces is building fortifications—this is the "Ghost Hounds" unit, commanded by Kurt Hansen, a former independent combat unit recently re-incorporated into the new United States.

They were deployed here as the vanguard under the cooperation framework, responsible for building the outer defense line.

Just as Chen Yu was assessing the efficiency of the defense deployment, the airtight door of the workshop slid open silently.

Mowell appeared in the doorway, followed by four heavy transport robots working together to move a sealed cargo box bearing a military technology insignia.

“Master, the samples have arrived.” Mower’s voice was calm and even. “The military technology representative is waiting outside, along with a power armor squad of Lhasa Road mercenaries.”

Chen Yu's metal head turned slightly, and the scarlet optical lens focused on the sealed cargo box, which was about four meters long and three meters wide: "Let them in."

As the airtight door opened completely, a middle-aged man dressed in a military-style suit stepped inside, followed by five Lhasa mercenaries in full armor, moving in perfect unison.

These mercenaries' power armor was clearly superior to the models used by the Ghost Hounds outside, with faint blue energy streams visible at the seams of the armor.

“Sir,” the military technology representative bowed slightly, “in accordance with the agreement, we have brought the latest batch of ‘Commando-VII’ samples, as well as the Lhasa Road team responsible for training them.”

Colonel Hansen's troops are currently in the process of handing over to our technical personnel.

Through the open workshop doors, one could see the Lhasa Road squad handing over duties with the Ghost Hound advance team on the training field.

Two Lhasa mercenaries are demonstrating the basic operation of power armor to soldiers of the Ghost Hound; their movements are precise and efficient.

“We look forward to your professional assessment,” the representative continued, while gesturing for the transport robot to place the cargo box smoothly onto the analysis platform.

Chen Yu's crimson optical glasses swept across the Lhasa mercenaries present, noticing the unique NUSA insignia on the shoulders of their power armor: "Open it."

Mowell stepped forward and operated the unlocking device. With a low hum from the hydraulic system, the cargo box panel slowly unfolded, revealing the gray-black power armor fixed inside.

Meanwhile, outside, the Lhasa Road squad had begun instructing the Ghosthound soldiers on how to start their power armor, and the roar of engines igniting echoed across the training ground.

Mowell stepped forward and operated the control panel on the side of the enclosure.

With a low hiss of the hydraulic system, the protective panels of the box slowly unfolded, revealing the steel giant firmly fixed to the buffer bracket.

A humanoid power armor, nearly three meters tall and entirely gray-black, came into view.

Its armor surface has a matte finish, reflecting almost no light under the workshop's lighting. Robust bionic joints and thick composite armor plates create a highly intimidating appearance, while the standard weapon interfaces on both arms are exposed, revealing the nature of its modular design.

“The sample is in good condition and no abnormalities were found during transportation,” Mower added, while directing the transport robot to completely unload the cargo box.

Chen Yu's processor has begun retrieving relevant data.

The "Commando-VII" powered armor is the main equipment of the military's ground forces. Its design philosophy is clearly pragmatic, emphasizing firepower and protection while compromising on mobility and energy efficiency.

"You can return to your post now." Chen Yu's voice echoed in the workshop.

Mower nodded slightly and quietly retreated. The representative of military technology and the mercenaries from Lhasa Road also tactfully withdrew together, and the airtight door closed again.

Now, only Chen Yu and this steel giant remain in the workshop.

His optical lenses meticulously scanned every detail of the power armor, from the shock absorption system in the feet to the sensor array in the head.

The level of technology represented by this machine is about to undergo a review that transcends this era.

“Record: Sample 'Assault Team-VII' has been received. Preliminary external scan completed. Structural integrity assessment: 87.4%. Three non-critical transport wear points were found.” Chen Yu’s voice rang out in the workshop, his tone carrying the focus unique to researchers, and even a hint of interest could be heard.

A servo skull, suspended in mid-air, responded immediately, its eyes projecting pale blue scanning beams as it slowly circled the power armor, emitting a continuous, monotonous hum.

"Scan confirmed... The external armor is a titanium-ceramic composite layer, the joint drive system is a high-torque hydraulic and electromagnetic hybrid, the energy core is a high-density fission battery, the current output power is stable, and the efficiency is 42% lower than the standard Mars Type IV reactor." Its voice was flat and emotionless, each word as if it were retrieved from a fixed vocabulary.

"The efficiency issue was expected." Chen Yu's crimson lens carefully scanned the back interfaces of the power armor, and a very soft, almost sighing sound came from beneath the metal visor. "However, the design concept of this thing is quite interesting. Look at this interface layout..."

Focus on its operating mode, connect it to the internal system, and retrieve the user manual and neural network connection protocol.

His metallic fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the console, revealing a sense of curiosity when faced with new technology.

"Received command, attempt to crack the encryption protocol." The beam of light from the servo skull's eyes flashed rhythmically. "Protocol cracking complete, data extracted. User manual and neural connection protocol downloaded."

It paused briefly, then continued reporting in a flat tone: "Operation mode confirmed. Pilot is in the sealed thoracic cockpit. Movement intentions are being translated into mechanical actions via a full-body sensor suit and a direct neural connection system."

The feedback system simulates tactile and force sensations, enhancing the immersive experience of control.

Chen Yu's metal fingers tapped lightly on the control panel, bringing up a detailed holographic model of the power armor, and he observed with great interest the process of the internal structure being built one by one.

"A typical 'exoskeleton amplifier' approach, or rather, it takes the 'humanoid vehicle' route. It encases the entire person inside, using an external frame and power system to amplify the body's abilities... It's a rather ingenious design, though a bit simplistic and crude. This is indeed different from the mainstream approach in the Empire, which views power armor as wearable armor, in terms of design philosophy." His voice carried a clear research enthusiasm, as if he were admiring a cleverly crafted exotic creation. The scarlet optical lens scanned back and forth on the gray-black power armor, like assessing a collectible worthy of careful examination.

(End of this chapter)