[{"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-330":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},1151821,1495,"Chapter 330 - 305: Vortex Gang’s Reformation Camp","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-330",330,"\u003Cp>Long before his first encounter with Blais, NetWatch had sent three jobs his way, and Lille had chosen to investigate the brothels run by the Tiger Claw Gang, taking the opportunity to chop off their \"claws\" in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining two commissions were to take down the Voodoo Gang and to investigate a case involving Vice Mayor Hot by a certain hacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, when Blais contacted Lille, it was about the latter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blais: That hacker disappeared in Westbrook, and the last fragment of data we intercepted indicates he might head to the Watson North District.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blais: The hacker’s name is Dante, and if you have any intelligence on him, I won’t stiff you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: I don’t have that name, but Royce did indeed make contact with a hacker named D@nt3_InF3rn0 before.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: The location is in the southern end of the Watson North District, near Charter Hill.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: But the data is corrupted, you guys have the skills, go try it yourselves.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blais: Weird, you’re not asking for money this time?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Here’s the thing, I want to look up the registration numbers and units for a batch of network equipment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blais: ...I’ll give you a list, check it out yourself.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vortex Gang had their own network, and all their equipment was hijacked from company convoys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they got their hands on the loot, they would use it right away, not caring about the origins of the gear or bothering to categorize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lille had a habit of organizing large amounts of equipment systematically, summarizing and synthesizing the technical features and design concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People’s mouths can lie, and without comprehensive information, their actions can be quite deceptive, but their thoughts and habits tend to inadvertently show in these details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes the devil is hidden in the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the cargo boxes looted by the Vortex Gang bore various markings, in Night City, it was common for Arasaka to transport military technology and military technology to move Kantao’s equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how smart Lille was, he couldn’t possibly determine the true owner of the goods just by looking at a box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still necessary to reference more authoritative and accurate intelligence for record-keeping and categorization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Little Octopus: Boss, the inventory list is all sorted out!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille roughly scanned through the classification logic and the final list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all, there were 124 different types of prosthetic components, including neural interfaces, muscle fibers, synthetic skin layers, and sensory enhancement modules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>prosthetics that had been modified and cracked by the Vortex Gang, ranging from basic to advanced custom parts, with Eyes of Golden Flame being the main focus and the gang even having a complete production line internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of more than 240 firearms and melee weapons that met military standards, including \"Gang Prototype\" machines modified by the Vortex Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>pieces of hacker and theft equipment with various functions, including custom software packages, intrusion devices, and surveillance bypass tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the vehicles... all junk. The good ones were either sold as soon as they were stolen or blown up as vanguard in gang wars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to tally them; they were all handed over to Old Captain for disposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchandise implicated 29 giant multinational corporations and 69 local enterprises, covering nearly all fields including pharmaceutical production, prosthetics manufacturing, and arms dealing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even food synthesis equipment, a completely civilian commodity, was waiting in the warehouse for buyers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buyers comprised locals with wide-ranging connections, looking to start businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they had no choice but to interface with Adkaduo, accepting the new terms Lille set for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how chaotic and crazy the Vortex Gang might be, they were ultimately a large, well-organized gang with top-ranking technology and combat capabilities in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking over such vast wealth was a complex task. Lille chose to create a detailed and accurate database to expedite the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Neural enhancers, muscle and skeletal enhancements, skin transformation devices, sensory enhancers... take a sample of each and send it to Red Shirt Psychiatric Hospital.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Little Octopus: Right away, boss.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Once that’s done, start prepping the test network.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The data was encrypted using cross-dimensional transmission, so as long as sufficient antennas were built, all users authorized by Lille would be able to access the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like those corporations, they processed data centrally to organize activities in an orderly and efficient manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting the list of equipment that had gone missing over recent years from NetWatch could also help Lille track down to whom the Vortex Gang’s equipment originally belonged, understand their technical approaches, and keep an extra eye out for network security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the Red Shirt Psychiatric Hospital, the Adkadoos were setting up ladders, using handling equipment to place the antennas on the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, this was illegal activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as company employees have unique exemptions, when underworld powers met certain conditions, everyone would silently bypass that area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If law enforcers couldn’t see it, then it couldn’t be considered a violation of the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Whole Foods factory, Brick was forcefully straightening the antenna on the roof, then carefully climbed down the signal tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brick: That should do it! But why is it pointing at the sky? Shouldn’t it be aimed wherever the signal is strongest?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Who set up your antenna? This is an omnidirectional antenna! The direction it’s pointing is where the signal is the weakest!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messaging Brick, Dum Dum suddenly turned to him: \"You motherfucker, you said you saw in the Arasaka manual that for a good signal you needed to aim the antenna towards the source of the communication.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Dum Dum choked out a few words. He did want to argue, but the other’s technical expertise was evident, \"I found the manual on a chip...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it? Looks more like you got played like a fool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Alright, the payment is at the drop-off point, take it and go learn something.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brick: Got it, got it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infamous Vortex Gang was actually working honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Circumstances can force anyone’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter, feeling somewhat stifled, heaved up a large basket of lifting equipment, looking every bit the hardworking construction worker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He complained: \"Are we really going to do this kind of work every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s so strange about that? What else did you want to do?\" Brick spread his hands. \"Besides, don’t you think this guy is really good at making money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brick mysteriously pulled out a chip from his pocket: \"Once we’ve learned how to make big money from him, we can kick him to the curb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And how far have you gotten with your learning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve gotten to ’How to Earn Long-term Big Money’. The stuff we used to do was too trashy, only relying on... flexing our muscles to monopolize these poor bastards’ businesses. That won’t cut it anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying his piece, Brick patted Dum Dum: \"You learned something from setting up the antenna this time, didn’t you? Every little bit counts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter looked baffled: \"What the hell are you talking about, have you gone freaking nuts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gone nuts my ass, don’t forget I’m still the boss of the Vortex Gang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal arm clanked against the metal shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dum Dum chewed over Brick’s words: \"That’s not right though, Boss. What if someone tries to force a sale in this area?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s when we get to work! Those who sell crap software gotta die...\" Brick spat fiercely, \"The market is small as is, and motherfuckers are still doing unfair competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter pushed Brick’s hand away: \"So we just stay here... doing forced labor? To hell with that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d jump off this building before I’d submit to forced labor. I need excitement!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Brick received a new message from Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: I heard there’s a guy called Gottfried in your area selling Black Superdream. You guys deal with him; I’m not handling this one.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: I’ve sent you an upgrade package for your prosthetics. Use it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: By the way, it’s added to your debt.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talk about luck, this forced labor gig does have some perks like getting to smash some heads... plus, there’s a new prosthetic upgrade!\" Brick rubbed his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter’s mood flipped instantly, looking at his all-metal prosthetics with reluctance: \"Let’s give it a shot then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: One more thing, the upgrade kit requires neural stability. With Black Lace, you can only take one hit within a fixed time window.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brick’s face fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brick: Bro, don’t tell me you also believe that crap about getting addicted to drugs? I take hits every day, sometimes ten times a day! Never got addicted!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lille: Fine, then no upgrade kit for you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brick: I was just joking.]\u003C\u002Fp>",1450,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.803Z",1,"novelbin.me","6b69298be326955b076ac5717233055854abfed16ab187dc20cb10944c946454","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-331","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-329",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]