The Tycoon's Odyssey

Chapter 139: 139:Inside The Digital World

In Lab City, among the network of specialized labs collaborated intensively to develop cutting-edge technology for aviation.

Each lab was dedicated to different aspects of aerial systems and engaged in advancing a wide array of aircraft and related technologies. They worked on everything from fighters and bombers to UAVs, air defense systems, drones, missiles and space platforms.

The lab in focus today was dedicated to creating the Tactical Helmet, designed to become the standard headgear for future pilots.

The Tactical Helmet Lab was currently awaiting crucial updates from the AR & VR research lab, and once these updates were uploaded to the server, they would significantly enhance the lab's ability to finalize the design and advance towards manufacturing the "Universal Tactical Fighter Helmet"---a VR gear that would be used by fighter pilots, enabling them with additional proficiency and en edge in aerial combat.

As soon as the AR & VR advancements were uploaded, a notification reached the Tactical Helmet Lab, prompting the team to urgently assimilate the new information. The team gathered in the meeting room to discuss the following steps.

In the meeting room, Dr. Michael Freilich, the research team leader with an extensive background as a former NASA engineer involved in advanced spacecraft systems, who had brought heap loads of experience to his role, posed a critical question.

"Which generation of technology should we implement?"

Thankfully, when the Hololens carried out the phase, various space agencies all over the world were the first to jump up to witness the virtual world.

Few people even requested Hololens to share their technology to create a virtual terraform land for humans to adapt to different planetary configurations.

And yeah, the virtual Mars by Elyon Musk was exactly the one who proposed this.

Coming to the point…

"I believe we should opt for the 65th generation," suggested Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, presenting his rationale. "It offers optimal integration capabilities for the helmet. Its advanced AR features will allow us to project visuals directly onto the helmet's display and interface with the pilot's brain signals, eliminating the need for separate communication devices.

Its compact design also supports dual-device implementation, with one as a backup and the other as the primary unit."

"I concur with Dr. Zurbuchen," added Dr. Swati Mohan from ISRO. "The 65th generation provides the most practical solution given our current constraints and resources."

However, despite the consensus from most, Dr. Robert Curbeam offered a different perspective. "I recommend the 85th generation, which incorporates time perception acceleration. This technology could significantly enhance our operational capabilities."

"I understand the advantages of the 85th generation, including its advanced AR capabilities. However, it's still in the experimental phase and not yet consumer-ready," Dr. Zurbuchen countered. "The 65th generation remains a more reliable choice for our current needs."

"To address potential issues, we could combine the 85th generation's time perception acceleration with the 90th generation's advancements," Dr. Curbeam argued.

"But integrating two generations might complicate production, given the current state of our resources," Dr. Mohan responded, voicing his concerns about feasibility.

"Isn't the atomic printer research team making progress on reverse-engineering the advanced printers?" Dr. Curbeam countered, suggesting that once completed, the advanced printer could facilitate the production of any generation of technology.

"There's uncertainty about the printer's timeline," Dr. Mohan pointed.

"Considering the excellent resources and support available, we should be able to complete this research efficiently," Dr. Curbeam insisted.

At this point, Luke, the team leader, intervened decisively. "Since we haven't reached a consensus, we will proceed with the 65th generation for testing and manufacturing. However, we will advance incrementally, moving up by ten generations as technology and production capabilities evolve."

This strategy aimed to keep the team ahead of the curve, preparing them for future advancements and production capabilities.

"Understood?" Luke asked, seeking confirmation from others.

"Yes, sir," the team responded in agreement.

With the decision made, the team prepared to begin research on the new Tactical Pilot helmet, a crucial component of the next-generation fighter jet development that would help future pilots.

Meanwhile, the other labs in Lab City were focused on pushing the boundaries of next-generation technology across various domains. One prominent area of focus was the firearms department.

[FIREARM DEVELOPMENT LAB]

Dr. Laura Forczyk, a leading expert in weapon systems, convened a meeting with her team to discuss the latest progress.

"Team, our new line of firearms is approaching the prototype stage. We've made significant strides with the new energy-based ammunition system," Dr. Forczyk began. "The next step is integrating our high-precision targeting system."

"How are we handling the recoil management with the new energy-based ammo?" asked Dr. Juan Alonso, a specialist in ballistic performance.

"We've engineered a dynamic recoil absorption system that adjusts based on the energy output of the ammunition," Dr. Forczyk replied. "It's a breakthrough that should significantly enhance accuracy and ease of use."

"Excellent," Dr. Alonso commented. "And what about the smart targeting interface?"

"It's integrating real-time data from the helmet's AR system," Dr. Forczyk explained. "This will allow for instant target acquisition and tracking, drastically improving the operational efficiency."

As the discussions on advanced firearms continued, attention also turned to other innovations.

[DEVELOPMENT OF VEHICLES AND PROTECTION GEAR]

In another section of the lab, engineers and designers focused on developing new-generation vehicles, trucks, bulletproof jackets, and shields.

"Thanks to the new composite materials, our bulletproof jackets are not only lighter but also more resistant to high-caliber projectiles," explained Dr. Emma Sancetta, who led the materials science team. "We've also integrated adaptive camouflage technology into the jackets."

"And what about the new trucks and shields?" inquired Dr. Alan White, who oversaw vehicle development.

"The trucks are equipped with enhanced armor plating and advanced propulsion systems for better mobility in hostile environments," Dr. Sancetta noted. "As for the shields, we're incorporating a new molecular-level protection mechanism that can adapt to various threats."

[MOLECULAR ATOMIC PRINTER]

A pivotal element of all these developments was the molecular atomic printer, a technology which held promise for revolutionizing production.

"The atomic printer's capabilities are crucial for our advanced manufacturing processes," Dr. Sancetta pointed out. "We're on track to reverse-engineer the printer to handle complex materials at the molecular level."

Dr. Forczyk added, "Once the printer is operational, it will significantly streamline the production of our new weapons and protective gear, enabling rapid prototyping and manufacturing."

"Current projections suggest that the printer could be ready in a few months," Dr. White stated, emphasizing its anticipated impact. "This would align perfectly with our development timelines."

With these advancements, Lab City continued to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring that its innovations would meet the demands of future challenges.

While all this was happening, Aurora, who was monitoring all these developments, cheered.

In the real world, it had been 14 days since all these people were created, but with the accelerated time in Simulator Space, 42 days had passed inside and combined with 10X Time acceleration, a whopping 420 days had elapsed in the digital world.

And a time of more than a year was enough to make significant waves all around.