[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer":3,"chapter-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-172":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1151663,1495,"Chapter 172 - 156: A Small Sponsorship from an International Arms Dealer","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>Suo couldn’t sit still; he had to find a way to reverse the situation, or the feeling of betraying his people would be worse than death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to have a meeting to determine their future direction and strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille agreed to Suo’s request, but before that, he had to make a call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the equipment room, Carol reassembled the carriage and connected the lines, while Dakota’s people fiddled with the wires beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making a call in the Evil Land was incredibly troublesome, involving two types of situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was short-distance communication. This type only required the communicators to have both sending and receiving devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the new Cyber Modulator that Lille had equipped, which had a sending function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The device given by Regina in the city could directly connect to the cellular network and use the NCPD’s network for communication. It could also send short-distance communication signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As understood from the Cyber Modulator’s function, another type of communication needed to use transmission stations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wanderers had signal station equipment, making it easier for their people to stay in touch within the Evil Land. However, cross-communication over hundreds of kilometers to Night City was much trickier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required specialized sending equipment. As a middleman in the Evil Land, Dakota had it and knew how to covertly contact people in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the equipment was functional, Dakota said to Lille,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person you want to contact is in Taiping State—also the person who took over the goods. People on the street call him Mr. Hans, a mysterious guy I can’t figure out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you sure you want to contact him? The local gang there, the Voodoo Gang, is a bunch of unpredictable, manic hackers. The people in Dog Town are even connected to Military Technology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiping State was located south of Night City. When Night City was thriving, developers and the city government planned to develop it into a tourist paradise, offering wonderful experiences to attract immigrants and visitors from around the world and showcase Night City’s prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Taiping State’s development was booming, New America launched the unification war—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, the United States had once split into several independent countries, and only in the early ’60s did they start planning reunification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reunification escalated into war during its final stages, so the war that swept across the North American continent was also called the Unification War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the war, Southern California was incorporated into New America, while the Northern California Free State sought to remain independent, and war broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2070, an elite Military Technology force received orders to capture a strategic location in Taiping State and await further attack instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the attack instructions never came. Instead, New America signed a peace agreement with the Northern California Free State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Military Technology force was ordered to retreat—but their commander, Colonel Hansen, refused to obey the orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, this area became an odd place. Strictly speaking, it was a war zone, under Military Technology’s occupation, but both sides had already signed a peace agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Night City didn’t dare intervene, and Military Technology couldn’t persuade them to leave, so this place became a grey area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, years later, Hansen had completely taken over this territory and, aligning with the economically affluent Night City, developed it into an internationally influential super black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation grew more complicated. The original enemies and his superiors didn’t know how to handle it, so they simply didn’t mention it in the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Dog Town’s relationship with Night City and Military Technology, outsiders could only see it as a murky affair—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But anyway, officially, Hansen and his Netherworld Dog forces were still part of the Military Technology combat sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Dakota thought Lille’s idea was dangerous and unreliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, in an era where crucial information flow was extremely obstructed, in a time flooded with ineffective information, most people had no understanding of what was happening around them. The middlemen in the Evil Land knew far less about Dog Town than Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only knew Dog Town was a lawless place, an international black market that, although officially hostile to Night City, had countless connections with Military Technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lille knew if their enemy was Military Technology and other companies silently allowed Military Technology to behave like this—then the only one who might help him was indeed Hansen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hansen was a typical soldier. Even though he had engaged in business, he usually wouldn’t mess with his old superiors, but he actually harbored great resentment against the President of New America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had the chance to take down that old bitch, he wouldn’t mind taking ruthless action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, as long as Lille could bring him appropriate benefits, he would definitely be willing to sponsor Lille to suppress Military Technology’s arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Hansen didn’t want to be stuck in Dog Town forever. A top mercenary squad capable of influencing external situations was something this trapped hero had no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for people like him, they certainly wouldn’t come knocking directly, nor would they agree to cooperate just because Lille approached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would be the point of a middleman otherwise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille plugged his personal link into the communication equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Communicator, Mr. Hans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"Finally, the mysterious new legend of Night City calls me. This call is worth a fortune, but don’t worry, I won’t trade it for money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Let’s talk business. If I have some hot goods in my hands, can you pick them up from the Evil Land?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"That depends on what kind of goods, logistics costs aren’t low now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Don’t you want to know the truth behind Military Technology and Biotechnology’s dealings? The news is always exaggerated; who knows what’s real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"And... I also have some additional technology, with more equipment possibly coming soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"Hmm... You’ve stumped me; I’m growing more curious about you. I even want to find a place to sit and talk right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"Can you give me more details? Like what this technology is about? I heard there were even Lizard Men that night? Sounds like a fairy tale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"First question: it’s about pharmaceutical technology. Second question, that’s not free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Money, preferably supplies, the kind of stuff Dog Town is never short of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"In that case... I can prepare it, but you’ll need to send someone to pick it up—unless you’re already in Taiping State. Lastly, we can negotiate the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Fair enough—consider the answer to your second question as a deposit. There are indeed Lizard Men, but they’re unrelated to us, and probably not tied to the Nightingale Project mentioned in the news. We were just lucky to encounter a living King Yan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"Understood. Impressive. Send me what you need via this channel, and I’ll get it ready for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"By the way, I have some additional information: Recently, Kantao’s people have been snooping around Taiping State. Have you worked for them before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Did a job in Saint Domingo a while back—think they’ll find anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"In my view, unlikely. This is Taiping State we’re talking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, \"Ha—right, this is Taiping State. That’s it for today, I’ll contact you again later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Hans, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation ended, and Lille processed the information revealed during the talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cooperation was more of a transaction, a test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hansen’s primary goal should be finding ways to expand his influence, with his secondary goal being to create external chaos to divert some attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Mr. Hans didn’t hesitate in the arms deal, Hansen’s stance was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, he was more interested in fulfilling his secondary goal through Lille, which made him more inclined to provide assistance via transaction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Military Technology’s control and selling arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already substantial support, especially from someone like Hansen. For him, providing weaponry might already be a significant effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Wanderers, opportunities to buy premium military supplies at a rock-bottom price were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only question was who would transport the goods—Lille had someone in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille organized his thoughts and headed towards Suo’s tent.\u003C\u002Fp>",1379,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.802Z",1,"novelbin.me","8166d281bde70d88eea3fd07d238f1ffc41534d9bc1a455734ca7dfb6542113b","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-173","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-171",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]