Near-Earth Orbital Aircraft

"58.8 radar attribute. Maxed out."

"But why isn't there a read option after this attribute increase?"

Chen Yi felt a hint of confusion in his mind. As if sensing his question, the system provided an explanation.

[The highest attribute value exceeds the sum of other attributes and surpasses the lowest attribute value by ten times, causing instability in the quantum domain and making information unreadable!]

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Looking at the explanation that popped up before him, Chen Yi's eyes showed some disappointment.

He had initially thought he could read a super radar technology, but unexpectedly, the system was flawless.

"Since it can't be read, I'll just remove the radar camera and install it on a new drone."

Chen Yi opened the drone's casing and removed the radar imaging module, which had become much thicker and integrated with the camera.

[Disassembly caused the quantum domain to collapse. Adjusted attributes were reduced by 80%, subsequent information cannot be read. Adjusted consciousness wave superposition doubled.]

[Radar Imaging: 10.8 + "48 × (1 - 0.8)"]

"Quantum domain collapse due to disassembly, adjusted consciousness wave superposition doubled."

"It seems that under normal circumstances, I can only create some black technology products. To create colorful black black technology products, the cost will increase exponentially."

Chen Yi looked at the radar module, whose attribute had shrunk to 20.4, without much disappointment.

After all, it was better to understand the system's rules by paying a small price at the beginning than to fall into a pit later when dealing with larger projects.

"What a shame, it's the only radar module."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Yi decided to continue tinkering and assemble another drone.

He installed the radar module and then adjusted all attributes to be added to the radar.

If it didn't work the first time.

Then he'd do it a few more times.

Boss Chen now had plenty of consciousness waves, if nothing else.

The quantum domain churned, and colorful light bloomed.

When the light faded, Chen Yi removed the radar module with its second superposition.

[Radar Imaging: 20.4 + "48 × (1 - 0.8)"]

"Radar is one of the core functions of an aircraft. Let's superimpose it one more time."

Looking at the attribute adjusted for the second time, Chen Yi didn't hesitate. He assembled another drone and continued to install and upgrade the radar module.

The first adjustment consumed 9600 consciousness waves.

The second adjustment consumed 19200 consciousness waves.

The third adjustment consumed 38400 consciousness waves.

Although the quantum domain collapsed and each adjustment's attribute was reduced by 80%.

After three adjustments.

30 + "48 × (1 - 0.8)"

The radar module in Chen Yi's hand successfully reached an attribute value of 39.6.

According to Chen Yi's summary.

An attribute of 15 points was the dividing line between an aircraft and a spacecraft, representing the transition from aviation to spaceflight performance.

With this 39.6 attribute radar, even if it couldn't directly scan and detect the surface of the moon, it could scan and clearly see the rivets on satellites in space.

As for other things like stealth fighters, with their stealth designs boasting radar cross-sections the size of a sparrow.

That was child's play.

"Continue, continue. Next up is the engine."

Chen Yi quickly assembled a drone without a radar, only a camera. With a thought, he checked its attributes.

[Item: Fixed-wing Drone]

[Attributes: Energy x7.6, Speed x11.3, Stability x5.2, Strength x8.4, Communication x12.5, Radar Imaging x6.1, Avionics x8.7, Aesthetics x6.1]

[Consciousness Waves: 382661↑]

[Adjustable Attributes: 0]

[Note: This is an unbalanced drone, but it can still soar through the sky!]

Because no additional radar module was installed, the radar imaging performance this time was only 6.1, but the drone's stability was not reduced.

Colorful light bloomed.

The drone's Energy, Stability, Strength, Communication, and other attributes plummeted, while the Speed attribute began to soar.

A few seconds later, the light faded.

The drone before him had undergone a complete transformation.

The once gleaming metal exterior had become rusty and mottled, its body strangely shaped without any symmetry or stability, and not a trace of beauty.

But beneath this decaying, asymmetrical, ugly body.

Two thick chrysanthemum-like trumpets, oh no, two engine exhaust nozzles, were showcasing their power.

Just by looking at these two trumpet-shaped nozzles with a Laval nozzle structure, those in the know could understand.

These were two genuine space engines capable of reaching the heavens.

[Item: Fixed-wing Drone]
[Attributes: Energy x1.6, Speed x56.3, Stability x1.2, Strength x1.4, Communication x1.5, Radar Imaging x1.1, Avionics x1.7, Aesthetics x1.1]
[Consciousness Wave: 373061↑]
[Adjustable Attributes: 0]
[Note: This is a space engine disguised in a decaying shell!]

"The fuselage shows no trace of aerodynamic design."

"As expected, as long as the stability attribute is minimized, speed relies entirely on the engine's brute force."

Chen Yi studied the adjusted attributes and the fuselage's layout for a while.

Finally, he removed the outer casing and took out the two engines inside.

Whoosh! A colorful light bloomed in his hand, the quantum field collapsing.

[Thrust: 11.3 + "45 × (1 - 0.8)"]

"Removing the engines from the drone turned speed into thrust."

"As the absolute core of an aircraft, the engines will undergo a four-stage superposition adjustment. Let's go all out."

Chen Yi quickly assembled a drone chassis, installed various modules, and then forcefully shoved the two engines he held into it.

Because the core components of the engines had changed, the newly assembled drone had its stability attribute reduced by 3.1, only adjustable to 42 points.

However, this did not affect Chen Yi's overall plan.

A colorful light bloomed.

When the light faded, Chen Yi removed the second-stage superpositioned engine.

[Thrust: 20.3 + "42 × (1 - 0.8)"]

For the third adjustment superposition, Chen Yi removed the engine.

[Thrust: 28.7 + "42 × (1 - 0.8)"]

For the fourth adjustment superposition, he removed the engine.

[Thrust: 37.1 + "42 × (1 - 0.8)"]

"After four superpositions, the attribute is 45.5."

Chen Yi checked the status of the engine after four adjustments.

After four adjustments, the entire engine seemed to have undergone a qualitative change, becoming dark and somber all over.

The shape of the engine's nozzle was also different from common turbojet and rocket engines.

The overall shape resembled a flower.

There was a trumpet-shaped nozzle on the outside and a cone in the middle.

Through the engine nozzle, one could see a rotating turbine inside, with small holes on the turbine.

"This feels a bit like a rotating detonation engine?"

Chen Yi recalled an engine technology that only existed in laboratories and had not yet been realized industrially.

"However, the weight control of this new engine is quite good."

Chen Yi tried to lift one of the engines and found it lighter than 10 kilograms of rice.

Keep in mind that the initial weight of the engines exceeded 10 kilograms.

"The material of the engines now is probably not ordinary metal. Perhaps it's related to some force field or quantum material, otherwise, such terrifying density cannot be explained."

"It's a shame that the disassembled modules can no longer be read for information. Otherwise, I would definitely study what kind of material this is."

Chen Yi placed the engine back on the ground and continued assembling the drone, adjusting the attributes of other modules and accessories.

He first adjusted the removable modules like the avionics system and communication modules, obtaining terrifyingly powerful components.

Then, using a drone as a base, he installed and replaced accessories, adjusting and enhancing the drone's strength and aesthetics.

After completing the adjustment of the chassis, he proceeded to install other accessories, adjusting and enhancing the drone's fuel tank, which was the total energy capacity.

Finally, he installed all the previously obtained engine modules, radar imaging modules, main avionics control, communication modules, and other accessories into the chassis.

It didn't need to be too precise; just stuffing them in and tying them down was enough.

Ultimately, Chen Yi obtained a drone with terrifying performance and a stunning appearance, like a futuristic sci-fi fighter jet.

[Item: Building Block Drone]

[Attributes: Energy x29.9, Speed x45.5, Stability x5.2 (-11.2), Strength x46, Communication x31.7, Radar Imaging x39.6, Avionics x36.5, Aesthetics x29.1]

[Consciousness Wave: 36574 ↑]

[Adjustable Attributes: 0]

[Note: This is a Building Block Drone assembled from various black technology parts, completely lacking structural design, with negative stability, and falling apart even without flying!]

"This is really pathetic."

Looking at the stability attribute that had completely turned negative, and then at his drone, which he had held together with tape and propped up with a stand to prevent it from falling apart, Chen Yi's face showed a bit of embarrassment.

This drone had its engine and strength adjusted four times, and other attributes adjusted three times.

It cost over 400,000 consciousness waves. Besides the energy attribute reaching 29.9, which was the chemical energy limit for small aircraft like drones, and the initially low aesthetics attribute failing to break the 30 mark.

All other attributes had broken through 30.

But there was one thing that couldn't be adjusted: stability.

This attribute pertained to the aircraft's internal structure design and aerodynamic layout.

Because the drone's stability was damaged with each disassembly, Chen Yi could only wait until all modules were installed before making the final adjustments to stability.

"Speed, stability, and strength are the three core attributes of a drone.

For a drone to fly smoothly, these three must be kept in rough balance.

Otherwise, it's like the drone's sprint into space yesterday; once the speed is up, it dares not make any maneuvers.

This means the speed and strength attributes need to be lowered, and stability needs to be turned from negative to positive, raising the attribute.

Same old rule.

Reduce the highest attribute, Strength, by 5 points. Reduce Strength by another 5 points. Reduce Radar by 3 points. Reduce Avionics by 2 points. Finally, reduce Aesthetics by another 26 points.

All these reduced attributes will be added to Stability, raising its attribute to 40."

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Colorful light bloomed.

The modules, held together by tape, began to merge into the drone.

The fuselage, which was originally crooked and would have fallen apart without a stand, began to stabilize.

Finally, the drone in front of Chen Yi had completely changed its appearance.

[Item: Near-Earth Orbital Aircraft]
[Attributes: Energy x29.9, Speed x40.5, Stability x40, Strength x41, Communication x31.7, Radar Imaging x36.6, Avionics x34.5, Aesthetics x3.1]

[Consciousness Wave: 27374 ↑]

[Adjustable Attributes: 0]

[Note: This is a seemingly ordinary, even ugly-looking aircraft, but if you are proficient in spaceflight and orbital mechanics, you can use it to visit the moon.]