"You mean... the biggest factor limiting our army's large-scale equipment Mobile Suit right now is not hardware or technical problems, but software and drivers?"
Duane Hall Barton touched the two mustaches on his lips and fell into deep thought.
Obviously, there was a big gap between what he expected to get the new machine body, put it into combat testing, and then directly mass-produce and install it.
After all, as a war weapon, if it cannot be installed on a large scale, then it is meaningless. At best, it can only become a toy for a few elite troops.
Allen nodded slightly. "That's right! As I have repeatedly emphasized before, driving MS and driving MA are two completely different concepts. It requires the driver to have extremely strict and demanding requirements for spatial cognition. Even Coordinators is qualified to drive MS There are only a handful of people. Especially the existing operating mode often requires the driver to control more than thirty buttons and joysticks, and at the same time, pay full attention to the enemy images captured by each sensor during driving. This is almost impossible for most Naturals."
"That's it!" Duane Hall Barton had an expression of sudden realization on his face.
Since the relatively complete main body of the ZAFT Army - Ginn - had not been captured before, his knowledge of the mobile suit mostly rested on the speculations of some experts, and he had no idea what the inside of the cockpit of Ginn looked like.
This also caused a misunderstanding, that is, the reason why ZAFT Army pressed Earth Alliance to the ground and rubbed it repeatedly from the beginning of the war was just because of the powerful performance of Ginn, nothing more.
If Earth Alliance can build the same thing, then the latter can easily launch a counterattack and win the war with its absolute numerical superiority.
But after listening to Allen's explanation, Duane Hal Barton suddenly realized that the reason why ZAFT Army was able to achieve such a beautiful record was not entirely due to the advantages in weapons, but also the terrifying quality of the soldiers.
Almost every Coordinators driver, in terms of the Earth Alliance, is comparable to top Naturals ace pilots like Mu La Vlada.
After a long silence, the supreme commander of Eighth Fleet finally sighed slightly and asked in an uncertain tone, "Then how do you think we can solve this problem?"
"It's very simple! There are just two technical routes. One of them is to continuously improve the current software deficiencies by collecting a large amount of combat data until ordinary natural pilots can adapt. This requires time and massive battles, and also requires the assistance of a large number of professionals. In this regard, please allow me to recommend a special talent. He is a student of the neutral country Orb's school in Heliopolis, and he is also a talented software engineer - Kira Yamato."
Allen made no excuses and generously recommended the strongest Coordinators to the other party.
In his view, it is a complete waste to allow cutting-edge scientific research talents like Kira to risk their lives on the front lines.
If he is allowed to concentrate on software development and programming at the rear, maybe in a few years or even more than ten years, the world will directly enter the era of artificial intelligence.
"Kira·Yamato?"
Since Allen and Teresa stole too much of the "protagonist's" limelight, Duane Hall Barton did not remember the boy who was only mentioned sporadically a few times in this report, and was a little confused.
When Murrue·Mwu La Flaga saw this, he immediately stepped forward and lowered his voice to remind, "Kira is also a Coordinators. I mentioned in the report that it was him at the beginning Helped me activate Strike to repel the attack of a Ginn. During the period of escape, he has been helping to adjust and maintain it, otherwise no one would be able to adapt to those messy parameters."
"Ah! I remembered it! This young man seems to be only sixteen years old, right?" Duane Hal Barton continued to ask with interest.
"Yes! Your Excellency! This boy has been the maintenance technician and backup driver of Strike for a long time. However, he hates war very much, and he is very resistant to driving MS to kill those Coordinators compatriots, so we have agreed that he can return to the neutral country Orb as a civilian." Murrue explained patiently.
After all, it's not her style to force others to do something difficult.
"Another Coordinators? Forget it! Since I don't want to be involved in the war, let him follow the shuttle back to his country." Duane Hal Barton was quite open-minded and chose to give up instead of forcing him to stay.
Although with his power and status, he can find any excuse to force Kira to stay in Eighth Fleet.
Allen obviously admired the general's easy-to-get-together character. He went straight to his damaged machine body, motioned to the maintenance team to open the cockpit, and then said with a smile, "Except for software improvements, I have personally developed another completely different technical route, which is neural connection."
The words just fell!
The huge steel plate on the front of the machine body was removed with a click and hung in mid-air by a crane, revealing the densely complex and extremely precise Mechanical Neuron inside.
moment!
Not only the commander of Eighth Fleet was dumbfounded, but even the entourage stood there dumbfounded, speechless for a long time.
About three to five minutes later, Duane Hall Barton was the first to recover from the shock and asked excitedly, "Is this Mechanical Neuron system your masterpiece? How effective is it?"
"Although the operation is far from the reflex speed of human nerves, compared with other existing MS systems, it can be said to be overwhelming. Even the disabled can easily control it through the electrical signals inside the human body." Allen gave a straightforward answer.
"What about the cost? How much does it cost to manufacture such a machine body?" Duane Hal Barton impatiently asked the question he was most concerned about.
In his opinion, operating through a neural network fixed on the driver's body is definitely several levels higher than driving with the help of buttons and joysticks.
Allen chuckled and shook his head, "No, general. The obstacle to promoting this technical route is not the cost, but the dense Mechanical Neuron is particularly susceptible to external factors. For example, what you see now, although it can give the body terrifying reaction speed and maneuverability, but The price is that it cannot withstand any form of violent impact or vibration, otherwise the sensitive nervous system will immediately fall into chaos. In other words, the person driving this machine must dodge 100%, otherwise if it is hit once, even with the protection of PS Armor, he will immediately lose the ability to move."
"Too... too sensitive?!"
A middle-aged male officer with a relatively high military rank who accompanied him opened his mouth in surprise.
"That's right! Through the battle some time ago, I have collected enough data and have an improved plan. If you don't mind, can Eighth Fleet support me with some special and sensitive materials to complete a transformation and upgrade?"
After going in circles for a long time, Allen finally revealed his true purpose.
Yes!
He needs Eighth Fleet's help to obtain some very sensitive, rare and expensive materials.
Anyway, it won't be long before this fleet will be annihilated by Law Lu Cruze.
So rather than being blown up into junk in space, it's better to take advantage of yourself.
Duane Hal Barton is undoubtedly a very cautious person. After thinking for a while, he quickly asked, "Can you let me see the materials you need and the ideas for upgrading and transformation?"
"Of course! No problem! In fact, I have already prepared a list and plan, please take a look."
Allen quickly took out a mobile memory and handed it over neatly.
"Please give me a few minutes."
Duane Hall Barton turned around and took a laptop from his attendant, quickly inserted the memory into it and clicked on several documents stored inside.
One of them is a list of materials, while the other ones are all the technologies and plans for this machine from construction to improvement.
In addition, there are some video materials recorded during the battle.
As a fleet commander, Duane Hal Barton is undoubtedly more interested in actual combat.
So after roughly browsing the materials and technical solutions, focus all your attention on the video images.
In particular, Allen drove this machine to easily crush one Ginn. Even the four machines that were taken away by G Project were beaten without any power to fight back. He became excited.
No doubt about it!
Although this machine has huge flaws, its terrifying potential has been fully demonstrated.
It is estimated that in a one-on-one confrontation, no other machine can defeat it.
In fact, the military has never been afraid of defects or limitations in combat weapons. What it is afraid of is mediocrity and lack of outstanding features.
As long as it is far superior to similar weapons in some aspect, the military will most likely be interested in it.
As for how to use it, that is something that the staff and commanders need to consider.
After watching all the battle videos, Duane Hal Barton slowly closed his laptop, raised his head and said in a serious tone, "Young man, I have to admit that you have created a technical route that is completely different from all existing MSs. These data and technologies are very important to us Earth Alliance It's very important, and I hope you can send it to the rear in its entirety. With this, I believe the countdown to turning the situation around has begun. I'll have some FX-550s specially developed for the Archangel and G Project airframes immediately. Skygrasper (Skygrasper) will also be on board."
"Thank you very much!"
After getting what he wanted, a satisfied smile suddenly appeared on Allen's face.
He had a hunch that after his body was upgraded, Law Lu Cruze would almost launch an attack.
At that time, we can have a good battle with Sakura outside the atmosphere.
"We should say thank you. Please rest assured that as long as you can complete the development of this technical route and produce MSs that can be installed in large quantities, Earth Alliance will never be stingy about paying high commissions. Moreover, we can also guarantee that the personal safety of you and your family and friends will never be harassed by Blue Cosmos." Duane Hal Barton solemnly gave a guarantee.
He is undoubtedly very aware of the current attitude of all countries on the earth towards Coordinators.
Especially Blue Cosmos, an extremist organization that was deliberately cultivated, has begun to attack Coordinators civilians indiscriminately, and it has not yet euphemistically called it "for a blue and clean world."
As a direct result of this move, all the few Coordinators researchers who were still working for Earth Federation disappeared.
The research and development of some key weapons has directly stalled or even regressed.
But Allen responded meaningfully, "Don't worry, I'm ready to sit down and talk with them face to face. In any case, the mass manufacturing of new airframes requires strong industrial and production capabilities. To put it bluntly, technology must be handed over to arms suppliers. As a beneficiary, they should not do anything to me. After all, no one can live with money, right?"
When Duane Hal Barton heard this, he immediately couldn't help laughing loudly, "Hahahaha! You are really unexpectedly smart! Yes! You have the technology! It can bring huge benefits to those arms suppliers! How could they be willing to do something to you! As long as you are willing to play the role of technology provider, they will even be happy to accept you into their small circle and become one of their own."
You don't need to ask to know that this unique conversation made everyone present realize that Allen is not just a technical developer or an ace driver.
Just the opposite!
He had already thought everything through, so he chose to accept Earth Alliance's employment instead of working for P. L. A. N. T.
In this way, with the support of Eighth Fleet, Archangel, who was about to run out of ammunition and food, soon received unimaginably sufficient supplies.
Just "Skygrasper" alone got three of them at once, and there were countless replaceable parts and weapon modules.
In contrast, Mobius Zero, who had made many meritorious deeds, was directly discarded by Mu, a "scumbag".
no way!
Men, there is no one who doesn't like the new and hates the old.
Looking at the blue and white coating of the brand new Skygrasper, as well as the rich optional equipment, and the remote support specially provided for G Project aircraft like Strike, he wished he could stay in the cockpit while sleeping and communicate with his "new love".
Similarly, the Archangel officers and soldiers who had eaten "nutritious meals" for a long time finally received the long-awaited reward meal.
Infinity quantities of fresh meat, fish, shrimp, crabs, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and even alcoholic beverages filled the entire restaurant.
Even Teresa, who has always been cold and aloof, joined the carnival team, enjoying the flattery of the soldiers and officers while tasting the food and wine.
Only Allen stayed alone in the hangar, using the materials and tools that had just arrived to repair the dilapidated and scrapped body.
Because he knew that with Sakura's character, he would not give himself too much time and had to race against time to complete the work before the battle started.