Some time had passed since the founding of the UHF.
Inside the Forge Factory on Second Son Island.
Raditus hovered in midair, directing a large number of Auto-Servitor Robots through preliminary work.
Rorschach had just summoned him back from the Mars base.
The purpose was to test whether the consciousness storage device containing Stark's mind could be activated.
Under Rorschach's calm gaze.
A Silver Metal Giant covered from head to toe in green patterns was also assisting the loudly shouting Raditus with the final inspection of a vibranium Mechanical Armor.
He was Colossus, whom Raditus had successfully saved from the brink of death.
However, Colossus was now one of Raditus's Lexmechanics.
The metal body fused with Living Metal and Necron technology had greatly worn away his emotions and humanity. Unwilling to return to the Mutant Nation, he had voluntarily remained inside the Forge Factory.
"Respected Honored Primarch, the preparations are complete, but I must explain in advance that my research into the consciousness storage device is not thorough enough, so I cannot guarantee a one hundred percent chance of awakening Stark's consciousness."
Raditus, controlling an Anti-gravity engine, swiftly arrived before Rorschach.
He honestly reported to the Honored Primarch, whose arms were folded across his chest.
"This is only an attempt. Proceed boldly. Even if you fail, Mister Fantastic Reed and Doom can continue the research."
Rorschach spoke to Raditus in an indifferent tone.
Having received the Honored Primarch's approval, red light flickered several times in Raditus's eye sockets.
He rapidly turned around and shouted at Colossus, who had shifted his gaze, without pausing for a moment.
"Big dummy! Activate the consciousness storage device immediately and begin transmitting the data into the Mechanical Armor!"
Before Raditus's words had even faded.
Colossus nodded heavily and activated the consciousness storage device that had