Chapter 28: Suit up
AN: If you have completed Spiderman 0X then add Spiderman 0X: Mortal Kombat to your library. Back then I put the completed tag on and it can't be undone. So, I had to make a separate book.
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[Lab]
Tony stood at his workstation, a large holographic display surrounding him. He had dozens of designs pulled up, each floating in the air like a constellation of creativity and engineering. These weren't just rough sketches. They were ideas he had seen in his past life as Jack... designs inspired by comics, movies, fan art, and even his own imagination.
"Alright, boys and girls," Tony muttered to himself, cracking his knuckles. "Time to break some rules and make some history."
With a swipe of his hand, he dismissed the traditional red-and-gold designs hovering in front of him. "I want something new, different."
He pulled up a blank canvas and began sketching in three dimensions. His movements were precise, his focus unshakable. The suit would be entirely black, a sleek and seamless design that oozed sophistication and menace. The material? Nanites, of course. He reprogrammed the bio-nanites to adapt, self-repair, and morph into various forms depending on the situation. With Legion AI in control, they were perfectly stable.
The chest piece came first. Tony made the Arc Reactor the centerpiece, embedding it deep within the suit's design, protected by an extra layer of plating and shield. It wasn't just a power source; it was the control hub for the nanites. The black plating around it had a subtle, matte finish, broken only by thin, glowing veins that radiated outward like spiderwebs. These veins would serve as conduits for energy, channeling power to different parts of the suit.
Next came the helmet. He opted for a streamlined, minimalist design with no visible seams. The faceplate would feature glowing blue slits for eyes. He then added the HUD system that would provide him with real-time data, enhanced vision modes, and even neural uplinks for faster processing.
"Now, weapons," Tony said, leaning forward as he activated a new section of the display. "Let's get creative."
He allocated the last remaining Vibranium to the suit's offensive and defensive systems. From the comics and fan art in his memories, he pulled inspiration for energy-based weapons, melee tools, and even shields. Using the nanites, he designed an arsenal that could be summoned at will:
Repulsor Blasts: The palms and forearms housed powerful energy emitters capable of firing concentrated repulsor beams.
Energy Blades: The nanites could morph into sharp, glowing blades extending from the forearms or wrists. They were reinforced with Vibranium for maximum durability.
Kinetic Shielding: A deployable Vibranium-based energy shield could materialize in front of him, capable of absorbing and redistributing kinetic energy.
Nanite Swarm Mode: A unique feature that allowed a portion of the nanites to detach from the suit, forming drones or small tools for reconnaissance and repair.
Flight and Mobility: The boots and back housed thrusters powered by the Arc Reactor. They were fully integrated into the suit, allowing for silent flight and unmatched agility.
Laser beams: Limited usage beams capable of cutting through anything.
Mini-Missiles: Heat-seeking mini-missiles capable of destroying an entire town at 100% output.
He also added a couple of extra touches for non-lethal takedowns.
Tony stepped back from the holographic design, taking a moment to admire his work. The suit was sleek, efficient, and utterly terrifying. The black finish gave it an almost predatory look, while the subtle blue glow of the Arc Reactor and energy veins looked just awesome and scary. Next, he did a little customization to his Arc Reactor to house the nanites. He added an extra circular housing around it. It didn't take much time.
"Alright," he muttered. "Time to see if the real deal lives up to the hype."
He activated the nanite swarm in the containment field. The tiny machines surged toward the Arc Reactor, flowing like liquid metal as they merged with the new housing. The reactor pulsed with energy, and the nanites began to compress and reshape.
Within minutes, the process was complete. The Arc Reactor, now embedded with trillions of nanites, rested on a pedestal in the center of the room. Tony approached it, taking a deep breath. All the calculations, safety measures, and other protocols... Everything was perfect according to him. He knew that it was going to work 100%. He could just visualize it.
"Here goes nothing," he said as he touched the reactor, activating the suit-up protocol.
The nanites responded instantly, flowing over his hand and up his arm. Within seconds, they had enveloped his entire body, forming the black suit he had designed. The process was seamless, almost organic. He felt no weight, no restriction.
The helmet formed last as the HUD came online. Tony's vision was replaced by a high-resolution display, complete with diagnostic readouts, environmental scans, and tactical overlays. He moved his hands experimentally, watching as the energy veins glowed brighter with each motion.
"Damn," he whispered, his voice amplified by the suit's built-in comms. "I look good."
He activated the repulsors in his palms, feeling the little humming sound. With a flick of his wrist, a glowing blue blade extended from his forearm. He swung it experimentally, marveling at its precision.
"I'm a freaking genius. It's like a dream come true. Let's test the mobility," Tony said, activating the thrusters in his boots. He hovered a few feet off the ground, the suit responding effortlessly to his commands. He pushed harder, zipping around the lab in tight circles before landing smoothly.
"Not bad," he said, smirking beneath the helmet. "Not bad at all."
The suit deconstructed as easily as it had formed, the nanites retreating back into the Arc Reactor. Tony held the reactor in his hands, feeling the weight of his creation—not just physically, but metaphorically. This was more than a suit. It was the culmination of everything he had worked for, a tool that could change the world.
Or save his life.
"Alright, Legion," Tony said, placing the reactor back on its pedestal. "Suit's done. Now let's move on to phase two. Time to test the weapon system. Hermes, open up that empty room and set up some targets. Use the robots and drones we made this year. It's time to check how good they stand against this newbie."
"Affirmative." The AI responded.
The lab whirred to life as Hermes responded to Tony's request. "Initiating training room assembly," the AI stated in its crisp, calm tone. Panels along the walls began to shift and rearrange, revealing hidden compartments housing advanced machinery. Mechanical arms extended, assembling what looked like a futuristic shooting range on one side and a simulated urban battlefield on the other. In the center, a spacious open area with holographic emitters and projectors formed, capable of creating various scenarios.
"Estimated time to completion: thirty minutes," Hermes added.
Tony glanced at the display showing the progress. "Good. Gives me time to calibrate the energy systems," he said, walking over to his workstation. He activated the Arc Reactor, placing it into a custom testing cradle that synced it with the lab's mainframe. A holographic interface appeared, displaying real-time data on the nanites' functionality and energy distribution.
"Alright, let's make sure these little guys don't blow me to kingdom come," Tony muttered. He ran diagnostics on the suit's energy weapons, tweaking the power output for each system.
Repulsor Blasts: He adjusted the charge levels for different scenarios, from non-lethal bursts to full-power beams capable of punching through reinforced steel.
Energy Blades: He configured the blades to alternate between Vibranium reinforcement for durability and pure energy for cutting through materials at a molecular level.
Kinetic Shielding: Tony optimized the shield's energy absorption, ensuring it could redirect absorbed kinetic energy back into an offensive blast if needed.
Mini-Missiles: He added targeting subroutines for heat-seeking and proximity detonation, fine-tuning their explosive radius to prevent collateral damage in tight spaces.
By the time the training room was ready, Tony had calibrated everything down to the nanosecond.
"Hermes, status update on the room," he called out.
"Training room assembly is complete. Target dummies and holographic scenarios are ready for testing," the AI responded.
Tony smirked, picking up the Arc Reactor. "Perfect. Time to dance."
He activated the suit. The nanites immediately responded and flowed over his body once more. The black suit formed flawlessly. He flexed his fingers. "Alright, Hermes," He said, stepping into the training room. "Bring out the toys. Let's see what these weapons can really do."
The room came to life. Panels in the walls slid open, and out came rows of mechanized dummies, some designed to simulate human-sized enemies while others were hulking, tank-like robots with reinforced armor. Targets of varying shapes and sizes popped up in the distance. A group of drones hovered into the air, their weapon systems primed.
"Engage level one," Tony commanded.
The first wave began. Three humanoid dummies rolled toward him on tracks, wielding batons and shields. Tony reacted instantly, raising his hands. The repulsors in his palms hummed to life, firing bright blue beams of energy that struck the first dummy square in the chest, shattering it into fragments. The second and third dummies closed in, but Tony activated the energy blades on his forearms. With a fluid motion, he slashed through them, the blades cutting cleanly through their reinforced materials.
"Well, that's satisfying," He muttered, spinning the blades back into his forearms. "Let's turn it up."
"Hermes, level two. Add ranged combatants," he said.
The next wave introduced drones armed with lasers. They buzzed around the room, firing beams of light in rapid succession. Tony activated his thrusters, leaping into the air with a burst of speed. The drones adjusted their aim, but he was too fast, weaving through their attacks.
He raised his arm, firing a mini-missile from his wrist. It locked onto a drone, trailing it for a moment before detonating with precision, sending the wreckage tumbling to the ground. Two more drones approached from behind, but Tony activated his kinetic shield. A shimmering, Vibranium-reinforced barrier materialized in front of him, absorbing their laser fire effortlessly. With a quick command, he redirected the absorbed energy, releasing it as a powerful shockwave that knocked both drones out of the air.
"How's that for efficiency?" Tony quipped, landing gracefully on the floor.
"Hermes, level three. Mix it up—heavies and close-quarters combat," he instructed, his confidence growing.
The next wave was brutal. Large, armored robots rolled into the room, their movements heavy and deliberate. They were armed with shoulder-mounted cannons and heavy machine guns. Alongside them, humanoid dummies equipped with melee weapons charged forward.
Tony's HUD lit up, analyzing the new threats. He engaged the nanite swarm mode, sending a portion of the suit to detach from his back. The swarm coalesced into several small drones that flew toward the melee dummies, bombarding them with concentrated laser fire.
Meanwhile, he focused on the heavies. He darted forward, using his thrusters to zigzag past their gunfire. As one of the robots charged its cannon, Tony activated his Vibranium energy blade, slicing cleanly through the barrel before it could fire. Sparks erupted as the weapon short-circuited.
The second heavy wasn't as easily dispatched. It swung a massive arm at Tony, who barely dodged in time. He activated the kinetic shield, blocking the next blow. The force of the impact was immense, but the shield held strong. Tony countered by firing a concentrated repulsor blast directly into the robot's exposed joints, crippling its movement. A follow-up missile to its core finished the job.
"Level three complete," Hermes announced.
Tony landed amidst the debris, breathing steadily. "That all you got, Hermes?"
"Initiating level four: maximum difficulty. All systems engaged."
The room shifted again, walls retracting to reveal more advanced robots. They were humanoid machines with high agility and integrated weapon systems. Swarms of drones filled the air, and from the far wall, a massive bipedal mech emerged, its towering frame bristling with weaponry.
Tony's smirk faltered slightly. "Alright, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself," he muttered. Then, straightening, he raised his hands. "Let's dance."
The battle was chaos. Drones swarmed him from all sides, their coordinated attacks forcing Tony to rely on every tool at his disposal. He alternated between energy blasts, blades, and missiles, each strike calculated and precise. The humanoid machines closed in, their movements faster and more unpredictable than the earlier waves. Tony's HUD tracked their positions, giving him split-second warnings. He parried their attacks with his blades, countering with devastating repulsor blasts that sent them flying.
The mech loomed over the battlefield, its cannons unleashing a relentless barrage. Tony activated his thrusters, flying straight toward it. He dodged its fire with expert precision, weaving through the air like a missile. As he neared, the mech raised a massive arm to swat him away, but Tony anticipated the move. He veered to the side, deploying his nanite swarm. The tiny machines latched onto the mech's arm, disassembling its plating and exposing its internal wiring.
"Time for the big finale," He said, aiming both palms at the mech's exposed core. He charged his repulsors to maximum power, firing twin beams that bored straight through its armor. The mech shuddered, its systems failing as it collapsed to the ground.
The room fell silent, save for the hum of the Arc Reactor. Tony hovered above the wreckage, surveying the destruction.
"Level four complete," Hermes announced. "All systems functioning within optimal parameters."
Tony deactivated the suit, letting the nanites retreat back into the Arc Reactor. He stood amidst the wreckage, grinning. "Hermes, log all data. I think we've got ourselves a winner."
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