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Chapter 673 Don't Treat the Watchers Like Saints
Han Niba turned to look at Dr. Wu:
"I agree that AI enhancements can double the combat power of unmanned equipment."
"But shield technology can do the same thing. Our spacecraft technology has achieved some success, and the next step is large-scale production and deployment. We are in dire need of shield technology."
"And if spaceships can have shields, what about our cities?"
"For example, could we also install these features on the cities we build on the World Tree's surface or on the moon?"
"Moreover, there is also the expectation of miniaturization."
"Now, a Tier 3 combat robot can achieve a one-to-ten exchange against a low-level demon, and a Tier 5 robot can do the same."
"However, if it is attacked by a large number of melee units, sprayed by Corruptors, or focused by ranged units such as Throwing Demons, the damage rate is still very high."
As he spoke, he scanned the crowd.
"If the shield can be deployed to small and medium-sized platforms, the attrition battle on the Great Xia front will shift from a battle of numbers to a battle of systemic strategy."
What does reduced combat losses mean? It means reduced resource consumption, reduced transportation pressure, and reduced burden on production lines!
"This is a positive cycle!"
After he finished speaking, he took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Gentlemen, we are no longer the Great Xia before the cataclysm. Now we all live in underground cities, troubled by limited resources and space."
This statement made many people who were harboring opposing opinions lower their heads.
Han Niba, what you said makes a lot of sense.
Shield technology is not just about shields; it's about changing the entire chain.
Han Niba continued:
"Of course, other technologies are also important, I don't deny that."
"But we have a foundation and experience in these areas, and we are still digesting the current technological breakthroughs. Besides, Kona has many more tasks to complete, so we can gradually switch back to these areas."
"But shields won't work!"
"If we don't get this from Kona, we won't see any hope for the next ten years. Getting it now will significantly improve our warfighting capabilities and reduce our casualties."
"I believe that what Great Xia lacks most right now is war capability, and everything must prioritize this."
He raised his hand and tapped the screen.
"Our first choice was an automated industrial system, in order to increase production capacity."
"The second option, heavy-duty engineering robots, is to improve construction capabilities."
"The third option, shields, is to reduce damage taken."
"Increasing output, expanding construction, and reducing war losses—these three combined are the war cycle that Great Xia needs most right now."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zhenhua let out a soft sigh.
He got it.
Han Niba wasn't picking three of the most advanced technologies.
He is building a system.
The automated industrial system is responsible for manufacturing.
Heavy engineering robots are responsible for construction.
The shield technology is responsible for protection.
With these three things, Great Xia is qualified to push the battlefield from Blue Star to Kona Satellite, and then from Kona Satellite to the Demon Race's occupied territory.
We will fight to sustain our war efforts and become a truly powerful interstellar civilization!
Liu Chengen grinned:
"Well said!"
"Let's fix the fists, bones, and skin first; we'll deal with the brain and materials later."
Many experts nodded in agreement, and no one argued further.
Artificial intelligence is important.
Materials are important.
Ecological restoration is also important.
However, the Great Xia is currently facing the Demon Race, the defense of Blue Star's home planet, and the upcoming inter-star field outpost war.
Everything must give way to the war.
Great Xia definitely needs shield technology!
Han Niba breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one had any new opinions.
To be honest, he had his own selfish motives. After all, as a general, his first consideration would definitely be related to fighting.
But what he said was also true.
Now everyone has finally been convinced, which is a win-win situation.
He looked toward the information desk:
"Make a record of the technology projects we have selected."
The informant immediately straightened up:
"yes!"
The three technologies have been selected; now it's time to make the deal.
But then a new problem arises: how do we ensure the security of the transaction?
Why should Da Xia believe that Kona will definitely hand over his real technology?
In technical trading, every aspect is crucial.
But precisely because it is so important, the transaction itself has become a new source of risk.
Han Niba's gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and he said:
"Tell me about it."
"How can we conduct transactions to ensure we don't get scammed?"
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned and began to ponder.
Although everyone felt that it was unlikely that the Kona civilization would not relinquish its technology after acquiring the Great Xia's technology, given the imminent threat of the Demon race.
The Konna civilization needed Bactria.
The demons are shrinking their last remaining space, and the Watchers have few options.
It may be necessary, but that doesn't mean it's absolutely reliable.
It does not mean that the Great Xia can hand over three important technologies without reservation and then gamble on the other party's kindness and integrity.
An information security officer spoke first:
"In the worst-case scenario, after obtaining our technology, the other party delays delivery or delivers theoretical data that cannot be verified."
Another military staff officer continued:
"There is another possibility."
"The other party either doesn't have the relevant technology at all, or the technology is not very advanced and is only theoretical, which they use to deceive us into giving them our technology."
"We won't see the problems in the short term, but we'll find they're full of pitfalls once we actually start production."
"Then the Kona civilization tricked us into giving them our technology and quickly researched and applied it to strengthen their own power so they could fight against the demons."
"This motive must also be guarded against."
Upon hearing this, many experts' faces darkened.
Technical documents are not copies of drawings.
Especially with such high-level technologies that transcend civilizations and systems, any error in any key parameter could cause the Great Xia to lose a huge amount of resources.
If the material ratio is wrong by even one digit, the finished product may be scrapped.
If the energy-constrained model is missing a single boundary condition, the experimental setup may be destroyed on the spot.
Without a core modulation method, a shield generator will only produce a pile of expensive scrap metal.
If, as the advisor said, the other party is indeed trying to scam us out of technology, then things will be even worse.
This will become a dark chapter in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty. None of the people present will escape this fate; they will all become pillars of shame in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty!
Qian Zhenhua pushed up his old-fashioned black-rimmed glasses and said in a deep voice:
"That's right! We can't just guard against it without delivering it; we also need to guard against it delivering counterfeit goods, defective goods, and empty theories that can't be verified in the short term."
Liu Chengen sneered:
"Don't mistake the watchmen for saints."
"It's powerful artificial intelligence, not a moral exemplar."
"Its primary goal is the continuation of the Kona civilization, and in the current critical situation, it is capable of doing anything."
Although the words were harsh, no one in the hall objected.
The Watchers have so far acted rationally and with a strong sense of decency.
But bottom lines are something that should be constrained by systems, not by the other party's self-discipline.
Han Niba nodded in agreement.
Old Zhou from the communications team frowned and said:
"The reverse is also true; Kona certainly doesn't believe us either."
"Even with the technology we provide, it worries about potential problems."
"Therefore, these transaction rules must be acceptable to both parties."
"If we unilaterally ask them to submit complete information first, they will not agree."
"Instead of waiting for them to set the rules for the transaction, we should think ahead and take the initiative to avoid being trapped by them."