Chương 235: 212. The Battle Against The Mechanist

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With everything in place, the team set out once more, their destination clear: the Mechanist's lair. As they approached the entrance, Ada took the lead, her new M-SAT modification guiding them through the complex security systems.

The team navigated the Commonwealth with a renewed sense of purpose, their destination clear: the RobCo Sales & Service Center, where the Mechanist's lair was hidden. The journey was fraught with the usual dangers—raiders, feral ghouls, and the occasional mutated beast—but the team's determination saw them through.

As they approached the dilapidated building, its exterior gave little hint of the advanced technology hidden within. The RobCo Sales & Service Center was a relic of the pre-war world, its once-grand facade now crumbling and overgrown with vegetation.

Sico led the way, his weapon at the ready. "Stay sharp, everyone. We don't know what kind of defenses the Mechanist has in place."

The team entered the building, moving cautiously through the dusty halls. The interior was a maze of offices and showrooms, all in varying states of decay. It didn't take long for them to find the entrance to the Mechanist's lair—a heavily reinforced door, unmistakably out of place among the ruins.

Attached to the door were several devices, each with an interface that looked like it required a specific input to unlock. The devices glowed with a faint, ominous light.

Sico turned to Ada. "This looks like your time to shine. Use the M-SAT to get us in."

Ada stepped forward, her mechanical limbs moving with precision as she approached the door. "Understood, Sico. Activating M-SAT modification now."

She extended a scanner from her arm, connecting it to the first of the devices. The M-SAT began to hum and beep as it interfaced with the Mechanist's security system. Lights flickered and a series of beeps and whirrs echoed through the hallway as Ada worked.

After a few tense moments, there was a loud click, and the door slowly began to slide open. Beyond it lay a dimly lit corridor, leading deeper into the facility.

"Door unlocked," Ada confirmed. "We can proceed."

Sico nodded, signaling for the team to move forward. "Good work, Ada. Let's go."

The team advanced through the corridor, the air growing cooler as they descended into the depths of the Mechanist's lair. The walls were lined with cables and conduits, all humming with power. It was clear they were entering a high-tech environment, far removed from the decay above.

As they moved deeper, they encountered more security doors, each requiring Ada's M-SAT to unlock. With each door they passed, the sense of anticipation grew. They knew they were getting closer to their final confrontation with the Mechanist.

The team moved cautiously through the corridors, each step taking them deeper into the Mechanist's lair. The air grew cooler, and the hum of machinery became more pronounced. They passed numerous security doors, each requiring Ada's M-SAT modification to unlock. With every door they opened, they grew more certain that they were nearing their final confrontation.

As they passed by one particularly large door, Ada paused, her sensors picking up unusual activity within. "There's something significant behind this door, Sico," she said. "I recommend we investigate."

Sico nodded, signaling for the team to prepare for potential threats. Ada extended her scanner once more, unlocking the door with practiced efficiency. The door slid open with a hiss, revealing a room filled with large glass containers and robotic assembly stations.

Inside, they found rows upon rows of brains suspended in a nutrient-rich solution, each one connected to a network of wires and tubes. Nearby, assembly lines were actively constructing Robobrain bodies, the process eerily precise and automated.

Sico stepped into the room, his eyes scanning the rows of suspended brains. "It looks like the Mechanist has the resources to build an entire army of Robobrains," he said, his voice tinged with concern.

Cait frowned, her eyes narrowing at the sight. "What the hell is this place? Are those... brains?"

Ada nodded, her sensors analyzing the data. "Yes, these are human brains. It appears the Mechanist has been harvesting and repurposing them for use in Robobrain units."

Preston shook his head in disbelief. "This is... horrifying. The Mechanist must have this storage of brains from the Robco for a long time."

Sico's mind raced as he tried to piece together the implications of what they were seeing. "The Mechanist doesn't realize that the orders she's giving are being misinterpreted by the Robobrains. Their flawed logic is leading them to believe that killing humans is the most efficient way to fulfill her directives."

Jenny looked around the room, her face pale. "We have to stop this. If the Mechanist continues to build more Robobrains, the Commonwealth will be overrun with these misguided killing machines."

Ada's voice was calm but determined. "I believe our best course of action is to confront the Mechanist directly. We must make her understand the consequences of her actions and put an end to this."

Sico nodded, his resolve hardening. "You're right, Ada. We need to reach the Mechanist and stop this once and for all."

With their path clear, the team left the disturbing sight behind and continued deeper into the facility. The presence of the brains and the active assembly lines added a new urgency to their mission. They moved swiftly, encountering more robotic guards as they approached the heart of the lair.

Finally, they reached a massive, reinforced door bearing the Mechanist's emblem. Sico turned to Ada, who once again used the M-SAT modification to unlock it. The door slid open, revealing a high-tech command center bathed in the glow of dozens of monitors and control panels.

Standing at the center of the room was the Mechanist, her metallic armor glinting in the dim light. She turned to face the intruders, her voice calm and modulated. "You've come a long way, but your journey ends here. You've destroyed my robot allies; they seek to save the people of the Commonwealth yet you deliberately stand in their way. Now you'll face the full might of the Mechanist, my righteous robots will end your tyranny once and for all!."

The room sprang to life as robotic guardians emerged from hidden compartments, their weapons trained on the team. Sico raised his weapon, his voice steady. "This is it, team. Take them down and stop the Mechanist once and for all!"

The battle began in earnest, with the team fighting against the Mechanist's robotic minions. Amid the chaos, Sico kept his focus on reaching the Mechanist, determined to confront her and end the threat to the Commonwealth.

The room erupted into chaos as the team engaged the Mechanist's robotic army. Lasers, plasma bolts, and bullets flew in every direction, the din of battle echoing through the high-tech command center. The team moved with practiced precision, each member taking on their assigned roles to combat the waves of robotic attackers.

The first wave consisted of basic Protectrons and Mister Handy units, which the team dispatched with relative ease. However, the second wave brought more advanced robots, including heavily armed Assaultrons and laser-equipped Sentry Bots. These robots were more challenging, but the team's combined firepower and tactics allowed them to push forward.

As they fought, the Mechanist's voice echoed through the room. "Your efforts are futile! For every robot you destroy, more can be created. You cannot win!"

Sico gritted his teeth, focusing on taking down another Assaultron. "Keep pushing, team! We're not giving up!"

The third wave brought even tougher opponents. The Duelbot, a modified Assaultron with a sword attached to one arm and covered in scrap metal plating, charged at them with terrifying speed. At the same time, the Turretbot, a heavily modified, headless Sentry Bot armed with rapid-fire ranged weapons and connected to a Mister Handy thruster, hovered into the fray. Its voltaic metal plating sparked with electricity, making it a formidable adversary.

Cait and MacCready focused their fire on the Duelbot, trying to exploit any weaknesses in its scrap metal armor. The Duelbot's sword flashed through the air, narrowly missing Cait as she dodged and counterattacked with her shotgun. MacCready's precision shots helped weaken the bot, but it was relentless.

Meanwhile, Sico, Preston, and Ada took on the Turretbot. The headless Sentry Bot's rapid-fire weapons pinned them down, forcing them to take cover and strategize their attacks. Ada's knowledge of robotic vulnerabilities proved invaluable as she directed Sico and Preston to target specific points on the Turretbot's armor.

As the battle raged on, the Mechanist's voice sounded again, this time with a hint of frustration. "You are wasting your time! My robots are infinite. You cannot hope to outlast them!"

However, the team's persistence began to pay off. They gradually wore down the Duelbot, and with a coordinated effort, Cait landed a critical shot that severed its power core, causing it to collapse in a heap of sparking metal.

The Turretbot was proving to be a tougher challenge. Its voltaic plating made it resistant to many of their attacks, but Sico's determination kept the team focused. "Ada, any ideas?" he called out, ducking behind cover to avoid another barrage of bullets.

"Focus on the thruster and the joints," Ada advised. "If we can disable its mobility, we can bring it down."

Following Ada's instructions, Sico and Preston targeted the Turretbot's thruster, while Ada used her own weapons to disrupt its joints. Finally, with a well-placed shot, the thruster exploded, sending the Turretbot crashing to the ground. The team quickly moved in, finishing it off before it could recover.

As the last of the robotic guardians fell, a machine-generated voice echoed through the room. "Warning: Power consumption approaching maximum capacity. Shutdown imminent."

The Mechanist, standing at the center of the command room, turned to an eyebot hovering nearby. "Sparks, redirect power to the reserve systems immediately!" she ordered, her voice tinged with desperation.

Sparks, the eyebot acting as the Mechanist's assistant, responded with a series of differently-toned beeping sounds. It zipped towards a control panel, its mechanical limbs interfacing with the complex array of switches and dials. Lights flickered as Sparks worked to reroute the power, trying to stave off the impending shutdown.

Sico, still catching his breath from the intense battle, watched the exchange. "Everyone, stay alert. This isn't over yet."

The Mechanist glanced at Sico and his team, her armored figure tense. "You think you can just come in here and destroy everything I've built? I won't let you ruin my work!"

The Mechanist, regaining her composure, pointed towards the remaining active control panels. "Sparks, activate the secondary defense protocols!"

Sparks responded with a series of urgent beeps, and the room's lighting shifted to an ominous red. Hidden compartments in the walls slid open, revealing an array of advanced robotic units that hadn't been deployed yet. These robots were sleek and heavily armed, their sensors immediately locking onto Sico and his team.

"Incoming!" Sico shouted, raising his weapon. "Take cover and prepare to engage!"

The team quickly spread out, using the control consoles and machinery for cover as the new wave of robots advanced. These units were more agile and heavily armored than the previous waves, each equipped with a variety of devastating weapons.

Ada immediately analyzed the new threats. "These units are equipped with advanced targeting systems and reinforced armor. Aim for the joints and weapon mounts to disable them."

Cait, taking Ada's advice, focused her shotgun blasts on the legs of one of the new robots, causing it to stumble and exposing a vulnerable spot. MacCready took advantage of the opening, firing a precise shot that disabled its weapon systems.

Preston and Jenny worked together, Preston using his rifle to draw the attention of the robots while Jenny used her medical skills to keep the team patched up and in fighting shape. Meanwhile, Ada's own combat capabilities were put to the test as she engaged in direct combat with one of the more heavily armored units, using her superior knowledge of robotics to exploit its weaknesses.

Despite their efforts, the battle was grueling. The Mechanist's defenses were relentless, and for every robot they destroyed, it seemed another took its place. The team fought on, driven by sheer determination and the knowledge that the fate of the Commonwealth depended on their success.

"You're only delaying the inevitable!" the Mechanist taunted from her position, her voice amplified through the command center's speakers. "My robots are endless. You cannot hope to win!"

Sico gritted his teeth, focusing on the task at hand. "We'll see about that," he muttered, taking aim at another robot.

The turning point came when Sico noticed a large conduit running along the ceiling, connected to the main power systems. "Ada," he called out, "if we can sever that conduit, it might overload the systems and cut off the power to these robots!"

Ada quickly assessed the situation. "It's a risk, but it could work. We need to create a significant power surge."

Sico nodded. "Alright, team, focus your fire on that conduit! We need to hit it with everything we've got!"

The team redirected their attacks, concentrating their firepower on the conduit. Bullets, energy blasts, and plasma bolts struck the metal casing, causing it to spark and smoke. The Mechanist, realizing what they were attempting, ordered her robots to defend the conduit, but it was too late.

With a final, powerful blast from Ada's laser cannon, the conduit exploded in a shower of sparks and metal. The room's lights flickered violently, and the hum of machinery reached a deafening pitch.

"Warning: Power overload. System shutdown imminent," the machine-generated voice announced.

The robots in the room began to power down, their movements growing sluggish before they collapsed entirely. The command center was plunged into a tense silence, broken only by the crackling of damaged circuits.

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• Name: Sico

• Stats :

S: 8,44

P: 7,44

E: 8,44

C: 8,44

I: 9,44

A: 7,45

L: 7

• Skills: advance Mechanic, Science, and Shooting skills, intermediate Medical, Hand to Hand Combat, Lockpicking, Hacking, Persuasion, and Drawing Skills

• Inventory: 53.280 caps, 10mm Pistol, 1500 10mm rounds, 22 mole rats meat, 17 mole rats teeth, 1 fragmentation grenade, 6 stimpak, 1 rad x, 6 fusion core, computer blueprint, modern TV blueprint, camera recorder blueprint, 1 set of combat armor, Automatic Assault Rifle, 1.500 5.56mm rounds, power armor T51 blueprint, Electric Motorcycle blueprint, T-45 power armor, Minigun, 1.000 5mm rounds, Cryolator, 200 cryo cell, Machine Gun Turret Mk1 blueprint, electric car blueprint, Kellogg gun, Righteous Authority, Ashmaker, Furious Power Fist, Full set combat armor blueprint, M240 7.62mm machine guns blueprint, Automatic Assault Rifle blueprint, and Humvee blueprint

• Active Quest: -