Pax Tibi
Did have an observation, for what it's worth. I'll try not to trash up the place to bad.
Looks like you have 2 entities here. One synthetic, and one artificial.
If I was to inject you with a self-replicating "army" wouldn't it need supplies to be able to carry out its mission?
A supply train of manufacturable material that could be repurposed for any usage? Fuel? Ammo? Class IX Repair Parts? kek
o7
https://www.part-time-commander.com/army-classes-of-supply-cheat-sheet/