bookbashuk Chapter 209 begins the equipment upgrade.
Chapter 209 begins the equipment upgrade.
In the past two days, the field airfield near the mine has also been completed, and the unmanned combat group is returning to Airport No. 2 in an orderly manner on transport aircraft.
Once Lorraine finalized the advance plan, the fleet collectively changed course, bringing over a hundred armored vehicles and more than a thousand unmanned combat units to the port city of Aion.
During the unmanned combat group's transfer, Lorraine also noticed two problems: first, there was a severe shortage of existing transport ships; second, the existing ships were not fully adapted to the unmanned combat system.
The existing fleet consists of ships converted from manned to unmanned vessels, and their internal compartments and storage spaces cannot efficiently store a large number of unmanned combat units.
Both existing problems can be solved by building new ships, but currently only one offshore operation platform, codenamed SPD-1, is capable of high-speed shipbuilding, and its production capacity is completely insufficient to meet Lorraine's needs.
Just as Lorraine was worrying about how to expand production capacity, Ouyang Nian returned to the cockpit with the research report on secondary nano-cores.
"Here you go, this report should alleviate the current predicament of low production capacity."
Despite saying that, Ouyang Nian did not hand the report directly to Luo Lin. Instead, she sat sideways on Luo Lin's lap with the data panel and showed him the report on the panel.
Seeing Ouyang Nian's swaying posture, Luo Lin reached out and hugged her waist, turning her around and placing her tail against his waist. Then he rested his head on Ouyang Nian's left shoulder and looked down at the data panel in her hand.
Feeling the intense heat behind her, Ouyang Nian's ears turned slightly red. Then she held up the data tablet without saying a word, listening to the breathing beside her.
Lorraine quickly finished reading the report, which was not particularly complicated. He pondered for a moment and was about to say something when he caught a glimpse of Ouyang Nian's ears, which were already bright red.
He smiled silently, then tightened his grip on her arm. Amidst Ouyang Nian's soft exclamation, he gently inquired about the progress of her research on the nuclear-powered furnace.
Ouyang Nian tilted his head, put his index finger to his lips, and after thinking for a moment, told Lorraine about the current research progress.
"The principle of its operation has not been fully understood, but it can already be put into use. The internal structure has also been scanned, and no positioning-related devices were found."
At this point, Ouyang Nian hesitated for a long time, looking rather awkward.
Seeing Ouyang Nian's expression, Luo Lin found it quite amusing. He blew a breath into her ear and whispered something.
"Just say what you're thinking. Have you been playing the service provider for too long and forgotten to put yourself in the position of the hostess?"
After being provoked by Lorraine, Ouyang Nian's face turned bright red instantly, and upon hearing Lorraine's teasing, her tail swished loudly.
After failing to break free, she had no choice but to honestly tell her what was on her mind.
"After all, we haven't fully understood how it works yet, and its technological system is different from ours. If possible, it's best not to put it into use in the short term."
After all, Ouyang Nian had already studied the core of anti-gravity and knew how terrifying its energy consumption was, but she still did not recommend putting this alien technology product, the nuclear-powered furnace, into direct use.
After a moment's thought, Lorraine understood why Ouyang Nian had such an idea.
After all, judging from the performance of this nuclear-powered furnace, it can use a wide range of energy sources, and even readily available rocks could become fuel for the furnace.
"Don't worry, we obtained 40 units of nuclear fusion fuel when we killed the behemoth."
"This unit of nuclear fusion fuel is enough to power a small 800-megawatt nuclear fusion reactor for a month."
"With just two small nuclear fusion engines connected in series, the anti-gravity unit can start operating, and it can at least push a flagship ship of 20,000 to 30,000 tons out of the sea."
"However, this means that the ship's subsequent upgrades cannot be done using existing ships; we need to design a warship that can be used for both sea and air operations."
Seeing Ouyang Nian's somewhat worried expression, Luo Lin smiled and added insult to injury.
"Moreover, this ship needs to have enough room for upgrades. Given our current technology and energy, we may not be able to build the complete version directly."
"what!"
Ouyang Nian let out a wail, turned around and stared intently at Luo Lin. Seeing his undisguised expression, he slumped softly into Luo Lin's arms.
Then she raised her head and asked, clinging to the last sliver of hope.
"Could the design of that heavy cruiser be used as a reference?"
Lorraine smiled and shook his head. Finally, he put one arm around Ouyang Nian and used the other hand to operate the control panel, then brought up a rather old design scheme—an aviation cruiser.
Ouyang Nian tapped his data tablet against the control panel, then picked it up and looked at the ship blueprints that had just been transferred to him.
The more she looked, the more she frowned. This cruiser was equipped with the angled flight deck commonly used in modern aircraft carriers, but the deck space in front of the bridge was not a flight deck; various weapons were installed on it.
It includes a twin-mounted 76mm naval gun, four twin-mounted anti-ship missile launchers, and a rocket depth charge launcher.
Around the bridge are two twin-mounted medium-range air defense missile launchers, two twin-mounted short-range air defense missile launchers, four 6-barreled 30mm close-in weapon systems, and another twin-mounted 76mm naval gun.
Its hull size is not much different from the amphibious assault ships in the current fleet, but its aircraft carrying capacity has not been greatly improved without a well deck and garage.
其机库空间内一共只能携带12架短距\/垂直起降战斗机和21架10吨级直升机或是20架短距\/垂直起降战斗机和两架10吨级直升机。
After examining the overall model of the warship over and over again, Ouyang Nian frowned and looked at Lorraine.
The implication is clear: Are you sure this thing will work?
"No, but the underlying principles are similar."
"?"
Lorraine gently patted Ouyang Nian's leg, signaling her to calm down.
He then searched the database for an airborne warship that he had seen before, one that could perform missions within the atmosphere.
After finding the data of this airship, Lorraine sent it directly to the holographic sand table and built a 3D image.
Then he reached his other hand under Ouyang Nian's knees and picked him up.
"well!?"
Ouyang Nian's tail wrapped directly around Lorraine's waist.
The two then stood in front of the holographic sand table, looking at the two warships in front of it.
"Due to the limitations of existing materials, we can only build two nuclear fusion reactors, and two nuclear fusion reactors can only ensure that a 4-ton warship is in a normal floating state."
"If we want to ensure that this warship can move freely in the air, we also need to equip it with multiple propulsion engines."
"In addition, the airship requires strong and highly defensive bottom armor, so this ship is very likely to be designed to be very large. Even with the assistance of the floating work platform, it may take 7 days to build."
Hearing the increasing demands, Ouyang Nian reached out and scratched his hair, then reached out and covered Lorraine's mouth with his hand.
"Sis, when can we eat? Make more food, I have a big project to do this afternoon."
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"Yes, I promise."
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"Understood, I'll keep an eye on him, don't worry."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
After hanging up with Lin Shu, Ouyang Nian dragged Luo Lin towards the research lab deep inside the ship.
As they walked, the two began talking about nanomedicine.
"My sister said that the new nano-enhancing agent is in the final stages and will be put into use soon."
"Can it reach the level Lin Shu mentioned earlier?"
"According to my sister, it should be 40 to 50% more potent, making it a fourth-generation enhancement potion, but more potent and gentler, with a wider range of applications."
As they talked, the two arrived at Lin Shu's research lab.
Lin Shu's research lab was right next to the small hospital, and the door opened by itself as soon as the two of them arrived at the lab.
The two followed Bai Zhi's footsteps to a cabinet deep inside the research room.
Ouyang Nian extended his hand, gesturing for Luo Lin to open the cabinet door.
"click"
After the cabinet door opened, a slender set of power armor appeared in front of Lorraine.
"This is the power armor that I asked Lin Shu to help optimize."
Lorraine reached out and pulled the power armor out of the cabinet, then took out another set of leg armor from the rack below the cabinet.
The inner lining of this power armor is a tight-fitting combat suit made of a skin-friendly and breathable nanomaterial. Its main color is white gold. It not only fits the body very well, but also has several energy interfaces. In power mode, the combat suit can still provide a certain boost.
The original leg armor of this power armor was covered with a thick layer of skin-friendly material, which felt and looked no different from human legs.
The other set of leg armor is for combat use. Its cross-section is similar to a triangle. Except for a set of interfaces for connecting jet devices reserved at the rear, the front is covered by a whole arc-shaped piece of armor.
In combat mode, the power armor has a slightly rounded overall shape, but it doesn't lack sharpness.
"The neural interface has been adjusted and is now ready for Platinum to try on."
"so."
Ouyang Nian flicked his tail and tilted his head slightly as he looked at Luo Lin.
"When are you going to give this armor to Platinum?"
"Give it to her when she arrives."
"Unfortunately, this suit of armor is not complete."
"?"
"This armor already amplifies her abilities by over 120%, and you're still not satisfied? Do you want to build her a single-soldier power armor that can dismantle mechs?"
But seeing Lorraine shake her head, Ouyang Jian's lips twitched, and he thought of an even more outrageous idea.
"You wouldn't be thinking of creating a single-soldier powered armor suit that can infiltrate and destroy a warship, would you?"
"Cough cough cough"
With Ouyang Nian's help, Luo Lin quickly calmed down.
After straightening up, Lorraine gave Ouyang Nian a thumbs up.
"It has to be you again!"
"My original idea was to replace the combat suit that serves as the inner lining with a flexible power armor made of nanomaterials."
"The power armor that Platinum wears normally also needs to be equipped with some data interfaces so that it can be directly connected to a mech."
"So you're just making onions here?"
Lorraine shrugged and had two robots at the door transport the power armor and its accessories into the maintenance room.
He and Ouyang Nian headed towards the cafeteria.
By the time Platinum led the remaining fleet to the port where its flagship was located, the moon had already risen.
After boarding the flagship, Platinum followed Cleveland's instructions to a dark maintenance room, where a final, soft light illuminated the center.
Although she didn't know what had happened, Bai Jin still followed Ouyang Ning and Luo Lin's design and walked over, placing her hand on the surface of the capsule-like container on the ground.
[Identification successful, hatch is opening.]
"Tch~"
A wisp of white smoke drifted out from the gap between the hatches, and when the smoke cleared, a jet-black power armor appeared before Platinum's eyes.
Under the illumination of the lights on both sides of the cabin, Platinum could see some flowing light patterns on the surface of the power armor.
"Um?"
Platinum reached out and touched the power armor. Judging from the touch, the surface of the power armor was still made of hard steel.
[The dressing assistance program is complete. Please pick up your helmet and prepare to begin dressing.]
Upon hearing this, Platinum picked up the jet-black, sharp helmet and put it on his head.
[Location complete. Please follow the helmet markings to the designated location and don your combat suit.]
Then the entire capsule began to stand up, and the various parts dispersed. The platinum combat suit was handed to Platinum by a mechanical arm.
With the support of the robotic arm, Platinum quickly took off her original tight-fitting combat suit and put on the platinum-colored combat suit.
She then entered the center of the cabin with the help of a robotic arm, which installed the power armor on her body.
[Self-test initiated. Neural interface connection normal, power system normal, life support system normal, weapon system normal....]
A dense array of self-check items appeared on the helmet.
Five minutes later, the self-check was complete, and Platinum, wearing power armor, began to move around in the maintenance room.
Just as Platinum was marveling at the smoothness of the armor, a bell rang, interrupting her thoughts.
Stop being so vain, come and eat first, or the food will get cold.
Platinum finally calmed down and, wearing her sharply tailored power armor, went to the ship's dining room.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, a bowl of steaming vegetable porridge was placed on the table, with Luo Lin, Ouyang Nian, and Lin Shu sitting around it.
Platinum's helmet had been folded away, revealing a slightly excited expression on her face.
"How does the new power armor feel?"
After she finished her porridge, Lorraine finally spoke up and asked.
"It feels much smoother. I don't know if it's because of the age of the power armor I used before, but it just didn't feel as smooth."
"But after putting on this power armor, I felt that it wasn't much different from my own body."
The three exchanged glances, and Ouyang Nian spoke first.
"That's good. This neural interface is tailored to your data and neural strength. It seems that all the effort has paid off."