Interdimensional science and technology starting from cyberpunk

The hospital where Holt stayed was located in the North Oak area of ​​Westbrook, a degraded version of the Japanese medical company that had been crushed after Arasaka came ashore.

Arasaka used various means to bring down most of the companies in the Watson District, including the Japanese Medical Company that had been in Kabuki. The company's assets and employees were reorganized in the North Oak District, and the scale became much smaller.

As a Japanese company, Arasaka will not support his Japanese counterparts for the sake of "national justice". On the contrary, he will use any possible means to attack them and achieve a true local monopoly——

But for now, their monopoly has not yet reached its peak.

To be honest, Holt was not seriously injured when he was hit twice by a grenade on the Arasaka beach.

The armored vehicle of Emperor Ragnar, especially the version supplied to the company, has excellent explosion-proof capabilities. It cannot be penetrated by one or two stray bullets.

At most, Holt had some minor scratches and contusions. He was hospitalized more because he was frightened, and he started working soon.

However, this choice almost cost him his life.

The scene was more exaggerated than Lear thought: unlike being bombed by grenades and heavy firepower, the place where Holt lived was blown up by a serious bomb.

Woolley's automatic grenade launcher is more like blowing up the building shallowly in a wide area. It looks scary, but to use a metaphor, it is more like blowing up the skin.

Moreover, the apartments he attacked were entirely civilian residences, of average quality, and most of the broken and broken structures were non-load-bearing structures.

Holt's side was different. From the outside wall, although the explosion area was not as vast as Woolley's explosion, the destruction was quite complete. All of Holt's rooms disappeared, and the building seemed to be missing a piece.

What is particularly eye-catching is that some beams and columns that are obviously load-bearing structures have exposed high-strength steel bars. These high-strength steel bars tied together have even broken neatly, causing the area around the explosion point to be slightly deformed.

This is ridiculously powerful, and repairing it will cost a lot of money, and it is unknown how stable the building's performance will be after repairs.

The NCPD is collecting evidence. It is worth noting that their towing robot is also pulling a damaged Centaur mecha, and the equipment also contains the driver's stumps.

At this moment, Leal had followed Bryce to the outside of the hospital.

The scene was so busy, and with network surveillance and NCPD also having law enforcement powers, no one noticed the three red dangerous objects next to Bryce.

NCPD's 3D construction and analysis of the crime scene quickly reached Bryce

"Tsk phase change bomb, it's another new thing."

Phase change bombs use special phase change materials as "gunpowder". When triggered, the materials can quickly transform from one phase state to another, releasing huge energy in the process.

Unlike ordinary gunpowder, this kind of bomb generates more shock waves, which are essentially mechanical energy rather than thermal energy, and will not cause fires.

As long as there are suitable blasting methods and control devices, the directional shock waves generated can even be stronger than explosives of the same equivalent. In contrast, the requirements for blasters and devices will be higher, and the price will be much more expensive.

Mature phase change explosives have an advantage that cannot be ignored compared to traditional explosives:

Excellent phase change explosives may be solid before being induced, contain no volatile components, and are easy to carry. There are many possible main components, which are difficult to detect, and security measures are difficult to detect in advance.

It is a very suitable explosive for espionage activities.

This result is reasonable. Lear nodded slightly: "If it was a cheap material used by mercenaries, it would have been discovered by Arasaka's agents on the street a few hundred meters outside the hospital."

"If Arasaka cannot prevent this kind of bomb, everyone in Night City will have to worry about whether they will be blown to pieces by the shock wave while sleeping."

"Where are the Huots?"

"He was transferred away by Arasaka. According to the current information, the possibility of survival is very small." Bryce seemed to feel that what he said was not accurate, and pointed to his head and added, "I mean, the brain can be normal. It’s unlikely to work.”

"Isn't this just right for Arasaka?"

"It's hard to say that a politician is not a media star. Although Huot's reputation is not good, he is still a deputy mayor."

Bryce looked very headache.

They didn't even know how the phase change bomb slipped in, but it blew the deputy mayor of Night City into the Arasaka ICU.

The information security level of these high-level people is already quite high, and it is difficult for him, a network surveillance agent, to obtain them. In many cases, he can only judge some situations through direct contact.

Now Holt went offline directly and went to hide in Arasaka hospital. Information related to the deputy mayor was completely hidden.

Politicians are different from media stars. They have many connections at hand, and these connections will quietly affect all aspects of society.

As for whether Arasaka will take the opportunity to control Holt?

It can only be said that Holt is already basically under control, and there is no need to use this method to exchange for an unstable prospect.

In comparison, the bombing of the deputy mayor seemed even more serious.

"Listen," Bryce's eyes flashed with blue data. It was obvious that he was very busy at the moment, "The phase change bomb is unlikely to come from Night City's own people.

At the last meeting in Night City, the city council and city hall had basically reached an agreement to lift import and export restrictions on several giant companies, including Arasaka and Military Technology.

Huote is mainly responsible for goods in the Asian market. We checked the goods he just delivered and found that there were no big problems. There is no reason for companies that have the ability to provide equipment to do this. "

"Can I see what it is?"

Bryce looked at Lear, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "This is unlikely, but I can send you some technical parameters of Arasaka's latest ACPA armor for your reference."

"Only ACPA?"

"And some combat robots."

"Where's Kangtao's?"

".You will know by yourself when the time comes. Come with me."

After Bryce finished speaking, he took Lear and walked back——

All the nearby reception areas had been put on lockdown, but after turning around and walking a few steps, Lille discovered that there had been a black, extended Thracian 388 parked in the alley.

Thracian 388 is a typical explosion-proof vehicle that looks elegant but is actually fully armored.

For such a big car and being so elusive, it was obvious that another important person was sitting in it.

Arriving a few meters in front of the car, Bryce tilted his head in the direction of the car: "To be honest, your golden sign is really useful, and the people who assign you work are all big shots.

The people in the car will tell you more details——

Maybe after this incident with the Europeans, we will be colleagues. "

Leal immediately knew who was inside.

It was the long-lost Jefferson Peralez.

boom.

The car door closed, and Jefferson on the seat showed a kind smile:

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"It's been a while." Lear looked at the smile on Jefferson's face and felt that his condition was much better.

It's so good that it feels like the Happy Valley effect is happening.

In Leer's imagination, the mayoral candidate and current council member should be suffering from headaches all day long.

"You already know the facts, so I'll get right to the point: I want to know how Holt was attacked, why, and all the relevant details.

The cause of the explosion announced by NCPD to the outside world was a gas leak, but we all know that this is unlikely to be the real cause. "

"Hmm, where do you think I should look?"

"I know that you are investigating the weapons purchase channels of those foreign mercenaries. Those who can explode inside the medical center without anyone noticing are either advanced spy robots or very experienced mercenaries.

Just like you - but Night City doesn't need this kind of firepower upgrade. "

Jefferson took out a cigarette and lit it: "Night City itself has huge security problems. Last year, there were a total of 600-1,500 deliberate murders, 15,000 thefts, and more than 25,000 robberies. This is only recorded in case of crime.

The total economic losses are estimated to be between 3.1 and 4 billion euros.

But just last week, a major blackout in Santo Domingo caused direct economic losses of more than 1 billion euros. If indirect losses and infrastructure recovery costs are included, this number is entirely likely to exceed 2 billion euros in the future.

These outsiders and the weapons they use are too dangerous.

Just in the past few days, several cases have happened in places you don’t know about.

The people of Night City cannot withstand any more attacks like this, and the chaos will turn the city into ashes. "

Lille felt something strange in his heart:

It was Lane who died in the game, and Jefferson also asked V to investigate what happened, but now he was asked to investigate the causes and consequences of Holt's attack.

It's just that his mental state is much more stable than in the plot.

"You have done very well so far, but it is not good enough. I will give you all the support you need. I only want you to deal with these mercenaries.

As for remuneration, Lille, you can't be mercenaries for the rest of your life. As long as you can accomplish this, I will fight for a special security adviser position in the municipal government for you.

A cocktail party will be held in Dog Town in a month, where giant companies from all over the world will exchange information and equipment, and you will go there on behalf of Night City.

I know you have some physical health issues and maybe you can find the answers on the black market in Dogtown. "

Jefferson shook the hand holding the cigarette.

This is the preparation.

[Sender: Bryce]

[Bryce: We should be almost done talking, right? Remember when I mentioned getting special Night City support? 】

[Bryce: As long as you can catch Muramasa, Mayor Lane will set up a separate department for you. You can do security work in the municipal government and directly connect with network surveillance, bypassing the NCPD. 】

[Bryce: The rank is the same as the NCPD director, but in fact, you will be higher than him, equivalent to the second violent terrorist mobile team, but with greater administrative power. 】

[Bryce: When you get there, you can use the power given to you by Night City to find some solutions to physical problems. You don’t need me to teach you this, right? 】

[Bryce: I guess Senator Jefferson will offer you similar terms. It’s a happy choice. 】

[Bryce: But no matter what, as long as you succeed, we will be serious colleagues from now on. In fact, you are many levels higher than me in Night City. 】

Jefferson looked at Lear with a kind smile and stretched out one of his hands:

"You are very capable. Together we can build Night City into a city of ideals and freedom."