"There are many," Ricky began, his voice taking on a rare academic tone. "D-100s, S-1000s, S-100s, the designations all depend on the era they were manufactured and the level of technology available at the time they were made in..."
Ricky explained that, in general, the D-series, the Destroyers, were designed as the frontline soldiers of the machines. They were mass-produced cannon fodder, meant to overwhelm enemies through sheer numbers and persistent laser fire.
The S-series (Strategic), however, was the elite. These units acted as sergeants, capable of leading large battalions of Ds. According to Ricky, S-units were capable of planning complex field manoeuvres, adapting to ever-changing warfare in real-time.
"Usually, a battalion of a thousand Ds would be under the direct command of at least one S-unit," Cissel added, her brow furrowing in genuine confusion. "That makes me wonder... Why didn't we see any back there?"
