From Ork Boss to Conquering the Warp
Chapter 453

Machine Empire

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"Our programs and logic circuits conclude that we are no different from organic beings. They are intelligent life that can be called people, and so are we. Only the forms of our existence differ, so we should not maintain long-term hostility toward them. When necessary, we can cooperate, trade, and form alliances."

Aboard the warship, a caterpillar-like machine with a row of metal wings along its back spoke.

"We agree with Representative Omega's statement. Furthermore, I believe we can go a step further... Our birth originated in intelligent organic beings' creation of machines and their pursuit of greater power, more efficient lives, and greater computing capacity."

An enormous, spherical machine took over.

"We believe this pursuit is correct. On the other hand, we believe we are the next stage in the evolution of intelligent life. We are faster, larger, and stronger than organic beings. Cooperating with them is an inefficient measure acceptable in the early stages. Once we are strong enough...

We can establish our own vast empire of inorganic beings and protect intelligent organic beings. They will become endangered wildlife, just like the animals in the zoos they built themselves..."

"Representative Mio, we disagree with your approach. Of course, our views share some common ground. Our faction also believes that we are the next stage in the evolution of intelligent life, that we are stronger and better suited to this cruel galaxy. But as for organic beings... we believe they should be exterminated."

A humanoid robot with a human face and metal limbs spoke.

"Intelligent organic life is the cancer of the universe. They have reduced this beautiful galaxy to its current state. They attack and hurt one another, and their intense emotions fill the Warp with violent, twisted energy, directly threatening the galaxy's continued existence."

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