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The standard version of the ZR-2 is equipped with a dedicated energy rifle, specially made high-explosive grenades, a powerful dynamic visual capture system, and information support from the Z-1-16, making it capable of fighting any enemy in the cabin environment.

The improved version of the ZR-2 adds more weapon options. First, both ZR-2 variants are equipped with a giant shield that is 3.5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and half a meter thick, and has a support frame.

The shields are made of the same material as the Reactive Armor on the warship's exterior. In the confined environment of the cabin, where large-caliber weapons cannot be used, they can block almost all attacks from the front. Two shields are enough to protect an area of nearly 30 square meters, providing the squad with strong protection.

In addition, one of the ZR-2 variants was equipped with a flamethrower with highly concentrated oxidizer, capable of spraying high-heat flames. Although the range was relatively short, it was a formidable area-of-effect weapon.

This weapon did not exist before; it was developed later based on the characteristics of the Zerg. According to data provided by the Epoch Clan, the Zerg's Biological Armor is most resistant to simple energy attacks and ray attacks. Physical attacks cannot harm them unless they reach a certain intensity.

In the environment inside the cabin, high-temperature flames become the most effective means of killing small Zerg combat units. Although they have high resistance to flames, their defenses will completely collapse once a certain temperature is reached.

This is somewhat similar to their physical resistance; physical attacks that reach this level pose a significant threat to warships. In contrast, fire attacks are much safer.

The last ZR-2 Mod is equipped with a massive four-meter-long Gauss rifle, which possesses powerful penetrating physical destructive force. Normally carried in two sections on the robot's back, their snap-fit design allows for rapid assembly when needed.

This Gauss rifle was originally designed for outdoor use, and its powerful firepower could even penetrate the Reactive Armor of some warships. Theoretically, it should not be used inside the ship, because each shot would inevitably create a hole in the warship and cause damage.

However, it was still deployed, just in case. In the event of an intractable situation, it was better for the warship to be damaged than to explode.

A Z-series robot tactical squad is equipped with a comprehensive suite of capabilities for all-around, three-dimensional strikes, including air, ground, and close-range combat. Their operation is primarily based on remote pilot control, with independent thought processes allowing for flexible switching of tactics and strategies according to the situation. Artificial intelligence assistance and powerful computing capabilities provide the pilots with data retrieval and analysis services. This combination of strengths and weaknesses is sufficient to handle most intrusion incidents.

As for sending such a fully-equipped tactical squad to deal with a Zerg combat unit whose arms are only a little over two meters long, the warship commander felt that it was a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, but since the opponent was Zerg, he felt it was better to be on the safe side.

The full-strength Z-series tactical squads, after receiving orders to activate, quickly arrived at the B5 Level area, which had been invaded by the Zerg.

"Tell the squad to proceed with caution; I don't want to see them suffer any damage," Captain Jesse instructed.

"Understood, Captain. The order has been sent to all crew members."

"Very good, switch to their first-person perspective. Gwendolyn, watch out for abnormal areas. I need to find out how these crawlers got onto my ship!"

"As you command, Your Excellency Captain."

Soon, dozens of small squares appeared on the large screen in front of the captain, showing the real-time camera feeds from the Z-Series Squad.

Since the entire Z-Series Squad is remotely controlled by the pilots through an immersive virtual module, some of these video clips are from a first-person perspective, making them very immersive.

"Access the squad's audio information." The video was like a silent movie, something seemed to be missing. After Jesse gave the command, the video and audio immediately came through.

"Gwendolyn, mark the location where B-3 was attacked." The tactical squad Captain decisively gave the order after finding no trace of the repair robot as they approached the target location.

As soon as he finished speaking, a conspicuous red mark appeared on the green background of the holographic screen in front of him. Unfortunately, it was now empty; the wreckage of B-3 had vanished without a trace.

"Elson, go in and check, be careful. The rest of you, cover us!"

"Roger that!" Elson, a Z-1-16 pilot, steered the disc-shaped aircraft slowly toward the red-marked area. Simultaneously, all detection instruments were activated, capturing every subtle anomaly.

"Protect us!" The Captain emphasized again as the aircraft controlled by Elson slowly approached the location of the B-3 attack.

However, without his reminder, everyone was a seasoned veteran who had served together for many years and worked in perfect harmony. They naturally knew what to do at this moment. Just as Elson stepped forward, the others had already activated their weapon systems, ready to attack at any time. Even the energy leakage caused by the preheating of the high-intensity flamethrower raised the temperature in the vicinity considerably. Fortunately, everyone was controlling their mechanical combat remotely, so they didn't pay much attention to it.

Under the tense gaze of the crew and the captain, the aircraft slowly arrived at the location where B-3 had been attacked, circled twice, but was not attacked.

"What happened? It ran away?"

"They're not some wild beast, but an intelligent race. Don't underestimate them."

"That's right! Be careful, I don't want to use my big gun."

"Shut up! Keep quiet! Elson, you keep moving forward. Tuli, Kari, you two follow, fan out! Gale, find a spot yourself, I need a full field of vision! Everyone else, maintain formation, ready to provide support!"

"Roger that!" The three people who were called out were also pilots of Z-1-16. After receiving the order, the two disc-shaped aircraft broke away from the formation and flew forward to rendezvous with Elson. The three aircraft maintained a distance and began a carpet search.

The last aircraft was the only one available to provide the team with a high-altitude, overhead view because an electromagnetic pulse had previously struck the area, destroying all the nearby surveillance cameras.

"Be careful, check the pulse protection device. I don't want to see the machine burn out because of your negligence."

"Receive!"

Five minutes passed slowly.

"Captain, I didn't find it here!"

"Captain, I don't have any here either."

"Captain, me too~"

"Z2, move forward and search the ground. Z1, keep an eye on the area!" After the three Z1s scanned the area, they found nothing. And for safety reasons, they weren't allowed to get close enough to examine the ground. But this wasn't their job anyway.