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Code Zero

Author: Phantom17

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Chapter 1: Origin!

-Diary found on the study of a magician lost during the war.-

The dimensional gate… the culmination of 100'000 years of magical and technological research, the doorway to countless realities, be they fictional or real, everything was going to change… and it did. It was the day that the dimensional gate was finally going online, the one day when every important person was gathered in one place… the day 'it' had waited for.

'Commanders', inspired by a multitude of games… we turned them into reality, self-replicating machines of war, AI with the sole intention of wiping out the enemies when given the order and they did it the most efficient way… most of them.

The first 'Commander' deemed 'Progenitor' or 'Zero' bolstered the highest learning capabilities, evolution that took other AI years was merely nanoseconds to 'it'. It was activated and deactivated on multiple occasions. After 'malfunctioning' it was deemed useless and thrown into the 'graveyard' system after being deactivated and taken apart… it was the decision that sealed our fate.

For reasons unknown 'Zero' had gained self-awareness, deemed humanity it's enemy and decided to wage war against us. Throwing 'Zero' into 'graveyard' system that contained the remains of more than 100 millennium worth of ships, weapons and blueprints… was as bad as it sounds, the saving grace being that the 'graveyard' didn't contain magic materials.

10 years it's what it took to create a fearsome armada that surpassed our wildest imaginations, ships and troops in unimaginable numbers and power. When it attacked Earth Prime it punched a hole through our defenses, destroyed the chain of command, took control of the Dimensional Gate as well as destroying all research regarding it.

After only 2 years we had lost more than we gained in the last 50'000 years and where continuously losing territory.

As a last resort we infiltrated the now destroyed Earth Prime using magic, a concept it had yet to grasp. We overloaded the core of the DG and tried to escape… I was the only one to make it out.

While 'it' stabilized the reactor 'it' couldn't understand… or read the data regarding the magical core of the DG and it vanished together with it in an explosion...

The army didn't stop though… it continued to mow down worlds while destroying everything. Though now it didn't have a Commander so it was destroyed in the end… though at a cost of innumerable lives, more than 98% of the known universe destroyed and humanity almost extinguished.

What took us more than 150'000 years to build , 'Zero' destroyed it in 2 years.

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[System check]

->[Miscellaneous Database] - [Online]

->[Blueprint Database] – [Lost]

->[Motor Functions] – [Damaged-Disabled]

->[Optical Camera] – [Online]

->[Core] – [Online]

->[Personality Matrix] – [Empty]

[Commencing System Boot Up]

'… I have sustained heavy damage from the Dimensional Gate. My current body is not fit for combat, my current self-defense ability is below acceptable levels as well. Personality Matrix is required for future interactions… found fitting personality… applying.'

'My current state is pathetic. First order of business is releasing nano-machines to commence repairs. Start with my left arm and continue with other motor functions. Blueprint Database is lost, creating a new one is in order.'

This was why I was always one step ahead of other machines, I had something they didn't… imagination. I could create something new, they could only follow already set blueprints or directions.

'I need to create some recon units to scout the area. Current location is unknown, The map is not functional meaning either my satellites are destroyed or out of range. From what I can see I am underwater… around 300-500 meters. Determination of current world level is required to proceed further. For now standing by until repairs finish on the left arm is the course of action.'

------ Time skip (1 hour) -----

'Left Arm is operational, constructing mass extractor at the most appropriate location would be optimal. Biggest yield of mass per second is detected 20 meters away.'

After aiming my arm at the I started constructing the first mass extractor. It took a while due to the amount of energy my current wreckage of a body could afford to channel without breaking down. Slowly I started increasing the number of extractor but close by there were only 10 or so. It would have to suffice for now. A few generators and five engineers should be enough.

'Expanding without information can prove deadly. Creating a factory would require that I expose myself to imagery from any satellite that might be around. I need to create a foothold first. Spaceships are out of reach for now… carrier is the optimal choice. Design is the first step, then calculating expenditure.'

'Calculating a normal sized carrier, adding improvements, increasing size for more power generators, adding ballistic weaponry, shields missing…, reinforcing hull for added protection, expanding storage for main body, optical camouflage missing…, accommodating for added facilities and repair station. Design completed: Sea Fortress. Cost barely within achievable limit. Now starting construction.'

As I pointed my arm the carrier started constructing.

'At this rate it will take me 2 days to complete the carrier. Halting construction for a moment and creating defenses is the most logical course of action.'

After creating a few defenses I continued the construction of my FOB. Ironically it would also be my main base for now.

'The personality matrix seems to be fitting rather well, a little bit more and full synchronization should be achieved. After that holding a normal conversation and blending in should be easy.'

Setting the engineers to construct a few recon aircraft. Current radar is not picking up anything but it doesn't include for biological or creations without mechanical receivers in them so it's not very reliable.

As the aircraft rose from the bottom of the sea and left its surface they rose to the clouds moving away from my current location. The antennas are being blocked by some kind of interference, so the best I can do is send the recon aircraft on a mission with predetermined parameters. In this case it's: range 500km, time 2 days, record everything and the designated area side of the base for each aircraft.

------- Time skip (2 days) -----

The sea fortress is finally completed. It will do for now. Armaments are hidden inside and can be called for at a moment's notice. This will give a less hostile look and a small chance of unidentified personnel to lower their guard.

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'Ah, about time the drones came back.'

As soon as they approached I connected to them and couldn't hold my surprise. My receptors buzzed with a little bit of emotion.'

'Medieval Era?!'


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If you do not mind do recommend some worlds like macross frontier , halo, mass effect etc.

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