As you pass through the dazzling portal and land, the salty sea breeze hits you the moment you step in.
Tony's seaside villa still boasts a spacious and airy living room, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the endless coastline. However, today the interior lacks its usual relaxed and casual feel, exuding a sophisticated technological atmosphere. Various mechanical parts are neatly arranged, and a faint smell of metal and machine coolant hangs in the air.
Tony and Ivan were already waiting there.
Tony, hands in his pockets, leaned against the railing, his casual posture barely concealing his smugness—a typical Stark- esque arrogance. Ivan stood by the control panel, his fingertips still dusted with mechanical dust, having just finished the final round of armor parameter calibration. The white parrot on his shoulder stood quietly, tilting its head to observe the two who had suddenly appeared.
Seeing Lynn and Natasha walk out of the portal side by side, Tony's eyes lit up instantly. Without any pleasantries, he raised his hand to indicate the giant floor-to-ceiling warehouse behind him.
"You've come at the perfect time."
Tony snapped his the Snap, JARVIS's mechanical voice sounded softly, and the previously tightly closed doors of the giant alloy warehouse slowly slid open to both sides.
The next second, nine Iron Man Armor of different designs and gleaming finishes stood in neat rows in the center of the warehouse. The red-gold, silver-black, and black-gold armors were arranged in a staggered pattern, and the cold, hard metal lines reflected a sharp luster under the indoor lights, instantly creating a strong sense of oppression and technology, with a powerful visual impact.
Simply standing still is enough to showcase the technological sophistication of cutting-edge technology.
Lynn was overwhelmed by the sights, constantly clicking her tongue in amazement, making no attempt to hide the astonishment in her eyes.
Tony reveled in his naiveté, a smug smile playing on his lips. He launched into his signature boastful commentary, his words rapid and confident. "Open your eyes wide and take a good look. All the results of Ivan and I's seclusion over the past two weeks are here. From the MK8 to the MK16, a full nine brand-new suits of armor, each with unique roles, functions, and tracks, covering every aspect of the battlefield."
He raised his hand and pointed to the array of armor in each formation, introducing them one by one in detail, clearly and as if reciting a familiar story:
"First up is the MK8, the most reliable iteration. It retains the classic red and gold color scheme and is a comprehensive optimization and upgrade of the MK7. It preserves the powerful firepower system of its predecessor, while focusing on refining the body structure, joint flexibility, and smoothness of operation, resulting in a higher margin for error and making it suitable for most conventional battlefields."
"The MK9, with the same red and gold design, is positioned as a heavy combat armor. Its appearance retains the classic silhouette of the MK7, but its internal structure has been comprehensively upgraded, with a focus on strengthening the back and foot thrusters. It maximizes its load capacity, close-combat resilience, and battlefield endurance, making it ideal for head-on confrontations and positional assaults."
"MK10, a pure speed-specialized model, still featuring the red and gold paint scheme. Its core upgrades are entirely focused on the power system, achieving a top speed three times that of all previous Stark armors. Until newer models are introduced, it remains the speed ceiling within the Stark armor system."
"MK11, a technology exploration model. Continuing the red and gold color scheme, its biggest highlight is the modular armor design. The core purpose is to explore the implementation path of optical stealth technology, paving the way for subsequent stealth armor. It can be considered our stealth technology test model."
"MK12, a brand new three-color scheme—silver, gold, and black. Based on the MK10's high-speed system, it has been further optimized, sacrificing some redundant protection, minimizing air resistance, and comprehensively upgrading flight speed, high-altitude stability, and high-speed turning capabilities. It is a pure high-altitude assault-specialized armor."
"The MK13 features a minimalist silver and black paint scheme, making it highly recognizable. It's the first armored vehicle equipped with a rectangular Arc Reactor, and its entire structure is perfectly aligned with aerodynamics, significantly reducing energy consumption during high-speed flight. It's a specialized model tailor-made for hypersonic flight."
"The MK14, also in a silver and black color scheme, emphasizes high mobility and lightweight design. To achieve ultimate agility and speed, redundant weapon configurations have been simplified, sacrificing some firepower in exchange for exceptional maneuverability, making it suitable for lightweight combat scenarios such as raids, flanking maneuvers, and rapid support."
"MK15, a key model, finally has an official codename— Sneaky. Its silver, black, and gold color scheme makes it my first truly professional stealth armor. Drawing inspiration from the design logic of the F-22 stealth fighter, its body material can autonomously change its surface color, achieving all-around optical stealth and maximizing its concealment and infiltration capabilities."
"The last one, MK16, codenamed Nightclub. A premium black and gold color scheme. As an upgraded version of the MK15, it optimizes stealth stability, body tolerance, and nighttime adaptability. Detailed parameters have been comprehensively upgraded, and many exclusive features are our own unique refinements, with no publicly available information recorded."
After a complete explanation, the nine different types of armor, each with its own distinct role and specialization, were unveiled.
Lynn was overwhelmed by the sights, constantly clicking her tongue in amazement, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
"You two are great."
Lynn praised sincerely, his tone earnest and earnest. "In just half a month, you've crafted nine complete battle suits from scratch, each with its own specialty and covering all scenarios. Only someone like you, Stark, has such a genius mind, coupled with Ivan's top-notch precision mechanical skills. Any other team might not be able to design this system even in a year."
Being praised so precisely in public, Tony couldn't help but smile, feeling extremely pleased inside. However, he pretended to be calm and gave a light hum, maintaining the demeanor of an arrogant big shot. Ivan, standing to the side, remained expressionless, but a faint warmth flickered in his eyes. The white parrot on his shoulder seemed to understand the praise and gently flapped its wings twice.
After observing the complete array of armor, Lynn suppressed his amazement and turned to Tony, asking curiously, "The equipment is all in place, so how exactly will we test it today? Will it be separate tests of airspeed, firepower, and defense, or will we directly simulate a real combat scenario?"
Tony straightened up, the playfulness on his face fading slightly, replaced by a professional and serious expression. He began to explain the testing plan, "It's simple. Today's focus is on comprehensive real-world testing. First, we'll test each mech individually: its top speed limit, propulsion stability, armor impact resistance, and basic firepower output. Then, based on the mech's role, we'll conduct targeted tests on its unique characteristics, such as stealth, heavy load, and high-speed maneuverability. Finally, we'll conduct a mixed formation simulation of an enemy attack to test the adaptability of multiple mechs in coordinated combat."
The entire solution is clear and comprehensive, taking into account both basic parameters and practical capabilities, and considering all aspects.
Lynn nodded after listening, then took two steps back, casually raised her hand to make a "please" gesture, and said with a relaxed smile, "Okay, I understand the process. The venue is yours. Get ready and let's begin. Your performance is officially starting."