Proto Unit Four and Proto Unit Five

Long Fei had been back at the factory for over a month. After signing the contract with the Mika'ang Nation, the Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company and the Skywing Mercenary Group had experienced significant growth and expansion.

Two of the three abandoned asteroid mining factories had been refitted in a month's time.

The Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company's production lines had more than doubled, and they had recruited new employees.

The mercenary group's new base was also operational.

In the special workshop of the first factory, the armor for the Gundam was being manufactured.

In his previous life, the armor used by the Gundam was called Gundanium Alloy, which could also be referred to as Titanium Moon Alloy. However, in this world, such an alloy did not exist.

Despite this, as the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. By combining several non-terrestrial metallic ores and refining them, a new alloy had been synthesized. Its performance was as good as the described Gundanium Alloy, and in some aspects, it was even better, offering superior toughness and defense.

Long Fei decided to keep the name Gundanium Alloy for this newly developed material.

The Proto Gundam was originally designated RX78-2, and Long Fei was preparing to develop the RX78-4 and RX78-5, along with their equipment.

These two Gundams currently under development were derivative models of the Proto Gundam. Long Fei had directly named the Gundams being developed as Proto Unit Four and Proto Unit Five.

Long Fei's naming convention left many employees puzzled. If the earliest developed Gundam could be called Unit One, where were Units Two and Three? Why skip directly to developing Units Four and Five?

Long Fei provided everyone with an explanation.

"The main reason is that when I was designing Units Two and Three, they overlapped significantly with the Proto Unit One in many aspects, making their development unnecessary. When I designed Units Four and Five, in addition to new equipment, their overall performance was much stronger than the Proto Unit One."

Long Fei stood in the special workshop, watching the robotic arms manufacture Unit Four and Unit Five.

"Old Fei, you're here admiring your masterpieces," Li Xiucheng said, coming up beside Long Fei.

"Is the commissioned work finished?"

"Everything is done. We're back for a rest."

"How was the Proto Gundam I entrusted to you?"

"It's an excellent MS. I didn't expect you, my old friend, to also create some external equipment for the Proto Gundam."

"That's to make things easier for you on the battlefield, but more importantly, I hope it increases your survivability."

Li Jiaming also arrived at the scene, handing a data tablet to Long Fei.

After reviewing it, Long Fei said, "Commander, from now on, I won't interfere with the matters you handle, as long as you make no mistakes and have no ulterior motives."

"Yes, boss."

"One more thing, Commander. I need you to select two outstanding and loyal MS pilots."

Li Jiaming understood his boss's intentions. "Boss, I'll arrange it immediately." Li Jiaming saluted and left the scene.

"Old Fei, I heard that these two Gundams currently under development don't have a Core Fighter. Why did you cancel this technology that can increase the survivability of MS pilots?"

"If we retained the Core Fighter, the performance of Units Four and Five would be similar to the Proto Gundam. For that reason, I had to cancel the Core Fighter. However, to improve pilot survivability, I've designed an escape pod."

"It truly is a case of 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.'"

Long Fei's phone rang. He took it out and saw it was Sakchi contacting him.

"President Sakchi, what can I do for you?"

"It's like this, boss. Several countries have taken an interest in the flank frigates you developed and want to purchase them in large quantities."

"Tell them that the flank frigates are not for sale at the moment."

"Understood, boss. One more thing I need to report is that recently a company called Long's Arms Corporation contacted us, wanting to buy our company at a high price."

"Tell them we're not selling, not even a single percent of our shares."

Then, Sakchi reported on the current activities of the Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company. Since increasing the production line for the GM MS, many factions and organizations had been rushing to purchase them.

After deducting the eight GM MS sold to the Mika'ang Nation each month, and with the new factory now operational, they could produce 40 GM MS per month.

The battlefield performance of the GM MS over the past year had received high ratings from many factions and organizations.

When the Mika'ang Nation deployed a small number of GM MS in combat a few months ago, they clashed with an enemy nation in a disputed border area. The GM MS performed exceptionally well, causing significant losses to the enemy forces.

The Mika'ang Nation had actually been procuring GM MS in small quantities much earlier. Months ago, when conflicts arose between nations, they deployed the GM MS. With just a small number of GM MS, they gained considerable tactical advantages. This led to the Mika'ang Nation offering a series of favorable terms to the Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company more than a month ago, with the goal of acquiring more GM MS to secure greater battlefield advantages in future conflicts.

Several arms magazines had also featured special articles on the GM MS. One article suggested that the emergence of the GM MS could potentially reduce fighter jets from being the main force of armed combat on the battlefield to auxiliary support.

This had also drawn the attention of many factions, including numerous countries, to the GM MS.

In terms of manufacturing cost, when settled in universal space currency, the cost for a complete set of GM MS reached 30 million.

The original selling price was 45 million, but after the GM MS demonstrated excellent performance on the battlefield, the price was driven up significantly. It was rumored to be fetching 200 million universal space currency on the black market.

Sakchi had initially adjusted the selling price to 60 million. However, as soon as the 40 available GM MS were listed for sale online, they were snapped up within a second.

Sakchi was stunned by this development. After reporting other matters to the boss, Sakchi discussed with him whether to change the sales strategy for the GM MS.

"How do you want to change the sales strategy?"

"Boss, my suggestion is this: we directly conduct a one-day online auction. After the bidding period ends, if there are 50 units of GM MS, the top 50 highest bidders will get them."

"That's a very good suggestion. Let's proceed as you said."

After Long Fei hung up the phone, Li Xiucheng, standing nearby, said jokingly, "Old Fei, your GM MS are so valuable now, with everyone scrambling to buy them at high prices. You should thank us brothers in the mercenary group for helping you build your reputation. Remember to give us a bigger bonus when the New Year comes."

"Sure."

Li Xiucheng almost choked on his own words. He hadn't expected his casual remark to be taken so seriously by his old friend.

"Actually, I also want to give the employees as much reward money as possible. Since we're earning so much now, it's fine to share some."

Factory Director Simmons ran over to the special workshop and reported to Long Fei, "Boss, the War God Armor Battle Suit you designed and developed is complete."

"Good, I'll go take a look now."