Ivan Vanko and Justin Hammer worked overtime to produce Mechanical Iron Soldiers while also gathering data, writing reports, and preparing to present their "masterpiece" to the military.
Throughout the process, Ivan continuously optimized the soldiers' programming. Though he still could not achieve the advanced intelligence he had originally envisioned, every small improvement brought him one step closer to revenge.
Ivan Vanko definitely had plans to sell the Mechanical Iron Soldiers. In the Original Plot, he had lost all hope and only wanted Tony Stark dead.
Things were different now. Ever since deciding to use the Dragon Ball to wish his father back to life, Ivan's mindset had subtly changed.
He realized that relying on his own strength alone, even if he could create powerful Mechanical Soldiers, would make it difficult to contend with Stark Industries, let alone America's entire military-industrial system.
What he needed was greater power, more advanced technology, and solid backing that could support his dream of revenge.
So he needed the backing of power!
What force could be more powerful than the American military?
Hammer Industries lacked the materials and technology, but the Department of Defense certainly did not. As long as they won them over, they could obtain cutting-edge technology, equipment, and resources. Then he could produce even more formidable Iron Man suits!
"Ivan, how's the data collection coming along?"
Justin Hammer pushed open the door, wearing his usual confident smile, though a hint of anxiety lurked behind it.
He knew this project concerned not only Hammer Industries' future, but was also a massive gamble on his own reputation.
"Almost done, Justin. But we need more resources and technical support. If we can let the military see our potential, everything will fall into place."
As Ivan spoke, he operated the console. Complex code and data charts