I'm The King of Business & Technology in the Modern World-Chapter 117: New Frontier
Matthew Borja sat in his dimly lit office at Sentinel Systems HQ, the glow of his laptop screen illuminating his face. The confrontation with Vargas was behind him, at least for now. Politics was a war that would unfold over years. Business, on the other hand, was something he could dominate immediately.
His mind was already working on the next move. He had built an empire in software, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. But now, he wanted something more tangible—something that would cement his influence beyond the digital world.
Bioengineering.
The fusion of human capability with technology.
He leaned back, exhaling slowly. The world was moving in that direction—enhanced prosthetics, neural interfaces, and most importantly, exoskeletons. The military had been dabbling in the technology for years, but their progress was slow. Too slow.
Not for him.
Reaching into the drawer of his desk, he pulled out the small USB drive—his greatest secret. The key to the future.
He inserted it into his laptop, his fingers tapping against the keyboard as a secured program booted up. The moment it loaded, an overwhelming amount of data streamed across the screen—detailed schematics, chemical compositions, manufacturing processes, and research notes on technology that hadn't even been conceived yet.
He narrowed his eyes, filtering through the data, scanning for what he wanted.
Subject: Enhanced Military Exoskeletons (2038 - Future Research)
His gaze locked onto the file. He clicked on it, and instantly, layers of research unfolded before him.
2038 Military Exoskeleton Overview
Project Name: Titan Mk-IV
Developed By: Atlas Defense Corporation (U.S.)
Primary Use: Infantry combat enhancement, heavy load support, medical evacuation assistance
Materials: Lightweight graphene-reinforced titanium, adaptive carbon composites, synthetic muscle fibers
Power Source: Micro-nuclear cell, providing continuous operation for 72 hours
AI Integration: Neural interface system for real-time movement synchronization
Armor: Adaptive ballistic plating capable of withstanding .50 caliber rounds
Matthew's breath hitched slightly. The technology was insane. If implemented correctly, this would turn an ordinary soldier into something almost superhuman—stronger, faster, nearly immune to small arms fire, and capable of lifting up to 800 kilograms effortlessly.
And the most terrifying part?
This wasn't even the most advanced model.
He scrolled further.
Development Timeline and Breakthroughs
2026 – Early prototypes focused on assisted movement for industrial workers
2030 – First full-body military exoskeleton deployed for testing
2034 – Neural interface systems integrated for seamless control
2038 – Titan Mk-IV introduced, marking the first fully autonomous exoskeleton, capable of operating independently via AI guidance
Matthew tapped his finger on the desk. The jump between 2034 and 2038 was crucial. The biggest breakthrough came when scientists perfected synthetic muscle fibers, allowing the exoskeleton to function like an extension of the human body rather than a cumbersome piece of armor.
And unlike the old, clunky exosuits of the past, which relied on hydraulic systems, this technology mimicked human movement with almost zero delay.
It was revolutionary.
Challenges in Replication
He wasn't naïve. Having the blueprint was one thing—actually developing it was another.
Materials: The suit relied on graphene-reinforced titanium, something that didn't yet exist in large-scale production. Manufacturing such a material would require extensive resources.
Neural Interface: The direct link between the human nervous system and AI was still in its infancy. Brain-computer interfaces existed, but none were as seamless as what he was looking at.
Power Source: A micro-nuclear cell? That alone was decades ahead of anything commercially viable. Even if he managed to develop one, there would be severe regulatory hurdles in obtaining approval.
Still, he wasn't discouraged.
Every major breakthrough in history had seemed impossible at one point. That was why he would make it happen first.
Strategic Plan: From Concept to Reality
Matthew exhaled, already mapping out the process.
Phase 1: Research & Development
He needed top-tier engineers. Not just any engineers, but the kind that worked on classified government projects. The kind of people who pushed the limits of what was possible.
Materials science specialists—he would either fund the research into graphene-titanium alloys or acquire a startup already working on advanced composites.
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Neural engineers—he would reach out to biomedical labs and AI researchers to begin testing brain-machine integration.
Phase 2: Funding & Infrastructure
Sentinel was already flush with cash, but this venture would require an entirely separate division. He would establish Sentinel BioTech, a subsidiary focused exclusively on bioengineering and military applications.
He would secure private investors—silent backers who understood the value of this technology. He already had names in mind: defense contractors, international think tanks, and even foreign governments willing to fund cutting-edge weapons research.
Phase 3: Prototype & Testing
A scaled-down version first. Civilian use. Industrial applications.
Once perfected? Military application.
The Philippine military wasn't the ideal first customer, but that didn't matter. Other nations would pay billions for this kind of technology.
Matthew paused for a moment.
He wasn't blind to the moral implications of what he was doing. A fully developed combat exoskeleton would fundamentally change warfare. Soldiers would be stronger, deadlier, harder to kill. Wars would become more mechanized, turning human fighters into walking tanks.
But he also knew the reality.
Someone would develop this eventually. If it wasn't him, it would be another corporation, another government, another power-hungry regime. The difference was, he would make sure he controlled it first.
He had no interest in selling this to just anyone. The world was already dangerous enough with unregulated military advancements. If he was going to build this technology, he would do so on his terms.
And if Vargas thought he was untouchable now, wait until he realized Matthew was about to hold the future of military warfare in his hands.
Decision Made
Matthew closed his laptop and leaned back in his chair.
This was it.
His next move. His next industry. His next war.
Sentinel BioTech was about to become a reality. And when it did, the world would never be the same again. And this wasn't just another business expansion—this was uncharted territory, something that could shift the balance of global power if executed correctly. Leaning back, he allowed himself a small smirk. He was going to define the future of warfare itself.
