Through a series of experiments, Bena and his team gained a preliminary understanding of the D14 control chips and controllers.
They compiled the experimental results into a detailed report to present to Ye Yun.
The report detailed the performance of the control chips on various types of mutant creatures, including their responses to simple and complex commands, as well as their potential applications in combat.
Bena believed that despite the control chips’ limitations, they held immense potential for reconnaissance and exploration missions.
For example, mutant crows could provide aerial reconnaissance, while mutant rats could be used for ground-level scouting or search tasks.
The report also mentioned the chips’ applications in combat.
While they currently only allowed for basic movement control, further optimization of the chips’ performance could enable more complex tactics in the future.
Furthermore, the report stressed the importance of the control chips’ security.
The connection between the chip and the controller could potentially be jammed or hacked.
Therefore, a more secure communication protocol was needed to prevent enemies from exploiting or countering them.
After all, these chips and controllers were universal. If the enemy also obtained the same universal type, the army of mutant creatures they controlled could very well become the enemy’s army.
Although they weren’t yet powerful enough to turn the tide of battle, fully utilizing them would provide the shelter with more strategic options.
After all, while the price of a single chip wasn’t low, its cost-effectiveness was quite high compared to a suitable mutant creature.
Bionics could also serve as scouts and decoys to some extent, and they could be repurchased or repaired if damaged.
However, the price difference between bionics and the chips was still significant.
Ye Yun put down the report, satisfied with the work of Bena and his team.
"Very good. It’s excellent that you’ve gathered so much data in just one day."
At this, his tone shifted. He pulled open a drawer and took out over twenty D14 chips.
"Now, keep up the good work. Rest for half a day, then set out. I want you to install these chips on twenty mutant creatures within three days."
Bena and his team didn’t object to Ye Yun’s request.
Anyone could see how powerful the chips were. In fact, they would have been more surprised if Ye Yun hadn’t pushed them to put the chips to use immediately.
They knew these control chips held significant strategic importance for the shelter, so they had to expand the number of controlled mutants as quickly as possible.
"Understood, Manager," Bena replied. "We’ll complete the installation within three days."
Ye Yun nodded, full of confidence in Bena and his team.
"Good. I trust in your abilities," Ye Yun said.
"As for how to select the twenty mutants, I won’t presume to tell you your business."
"After all, Neil is an excellent Mutant Hunter. Let his experience guide the selection of these twenty creatures."
"If you encounter any problems, report to me immediately."
Bena acknowledged his understanding and prepared to lead his team out to begin the new mission.
But before they left, Ye Yun reminded them of a few precautions.
"Be careful during the installation process," Ye Yun said. "We don’t fully understand the technology behind these control chips yet. There could be unknown risks."
Bena nodded in understanding. He knew that in this wasteland, any new technology could bring potential dangers.
But he also believed that as long as they were careful enough, they could overcome these difficulties.
"We’ll be careful, Manager," Bena replied.
Afterward, Bena and his team left Ye Yun’s office and began preparing the supplies and tools needed for the chip installation.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun was also thinking about how to further improve the performance and security of the control chips.
He realized these chips would be key to the shelter’s survival and expansion in the Wasteland World.
He immediately opened the Exchange.
He wanted to see if he could find more items related to chips and controllers.
Soon, two items appeared in his line of sight.
[D14 Chip Enhancer (Green)]
[Description: Can enhance the signal strength and stability of D14 control chips.]
[Effect: Increases the control range and stability of the control chip.]
[Price: 60 Green Parts.]
[C20 Experimental Control Chip (Blue)]
[Description: A control chip manufactured before the Cataclysm, capable of controlling the actions of some large mutant creatures.]
[Usage Restriction: Only effective on certain mutant creatures. Requires a corresponding controller.]
[Effect: Can control a mutant creature to perform simple actions within a certain range.]
[Price: 40 Blue Parts.]
If seeing the first item made Ye Yun feel a little happy, then seeing the second one made the smile on his face impossible to hide.
It was just as he had thought. Since there were chips and controllers for small mutant creatures, there must also be chips and controllers for large ones.
Bena had previously seen that mysterious group control three large mutant creatures to besiege their convoy.
It hadn’t appeared in his searches before. It was either sold out, or another manager had just obtained it.
Without a second thought, Ye Yun bought it.
Although 40 Blue Parts could buy a piece of Blue-rarity equipment with decent stats, Ye Yun didn’t think this item was expensive.
After all, a C20 chip could directly control a large mutant creature.
After their recent period of development and growth, a single large mutant creature no longer posed much of a threat to the shelter.
But it was still a large mutant creature. While one or two might not be a threat, a large number of them, coordinated with smaller mutants, could be extremely dangerous.
Ye Yun bought all three C20 chips the seller had listed in one go.
However, he was soon dumbfounded. After buying the chips, he discovered he couldn’t find any C20 chip controllers for sale.
He scoured the entire Exchange but found no trace of a C20 chip controller.
Ye Yun frowned. He hadn’t expected to run into a problem here.
The lack of a C20 chip controller meant that even though he had bought the C20 chips, he couldn’t use them.
This was a thorny problem. If he couldn’t find a suitable controller in time, the three C20 chips in his hand were no different from junk.
Then it dawned on Ye Yun why the other manager had sold these C20 chips so readily.
’He probably couldn’t find the corresponding controller either, just like me.’