156. The needs of the Army
"A new frigate? I heard him say it, it's Pulsar-class light gunship. Our fleet really needs a long-range heavy firepower output ship type." Tang Xiao said, "Are you moving so fast now?"
Qu Xuewen said, "In fact, if it is the research of Kushan Civilization's new spacecraft, the speed is already very fast. After all, this is the basis of our civilization's science and technology library. However, now it is mainly small spaceships, and the issue of size is still considered. This is what Old Chi insists on. After all, our total population is so large, we cannot build a battleship and stuff the entire navy into it."
"I agree with this. It's not too early to show off your talents." Tang Xiao nodded.
Qu Xuewen seemed to be avoiding him. This time he did not take him around, but went directly to the research institute's spaceport, and then left as if running away.
Just as Tang Xiao expected, there were still surprises waiting for him this time at the scientific research space station.
Only a light frigate was seen docked in the built-in dock, and the outer armor was lifted to reveal the complex circuits and electronic components underneath.
The shape of this frigate is much smoother than that of Hammer-class frigate. It does not have that clumsy and stocky feeling. On the contrary, it is quite beautiful. Of course, what is more prominent is the large turret placed above the hull. The turret has a square gun hole in a twin-mounted layout, but on the other side is a stubby fire control and sighting system.
With this shape, the frigate looks like a much enlarged infantry unit Chariot at first glance.
Professor Chi Jianjun was waiting next to the spacecraft with a group of technicians, and on the other side was a tall and majestic oriental middle-aged man, at least a head taller than Tang Xiao, with muscles that could almost burst his military uniform. Behind him were four or five people in military uniforms.
Different from the navy's dark blue uniforms, this group of people wore dark green uniforms and were from the army.
Seeing Tang Xiao coming, Chi Jianjun pointed here and said loudly, "Hey, hey, the manager is here, go find him. Don't keep pestering me!"
When the muscular man saw Tang Xiao coming, he immediately rushed over like a tank and spoke like a bell, "Manager! I miss you so much!!"
A drop of cold sweat dripped from Tang Xiao's forehead, and he was ready to use the Force to push this guy away.
But the muscular man still knew his sense of proportion. He rushed over and stood in front of Tang Xiao, gave a military salute and said loudly, "Manager! Army Commander Xiao Guanghua is reporting to you!!"
Xiao Guanghua is Elite Class Commander selected by Tang Xiao when establishing Fourth Civilization Army. The current Fourth Civilization Army General is Xiao Guanghua. Tang Xiao didn't have many characters to choose from at the time, so I chose Xiao Guanghua, who looked very reliable.
Because in terms of his resume, he was a soldier who climbed up from the bottom to the position of regimental commander step by step, all relying on his illustrious military exploits. Tang Xiao likes his practicality.
However, compared to the terrifying title of Army General, the entire Fourth Civilization Army has now expanded from 500 people when the army was founded to 1,200 people, and except for a few jeeps, there are no heavy vehicles.
In addition to training, the tasks of these army units every day are to exterminate some large and dangerous animals that threaten the town. Finally, there was a pirate mission, but in order to avoid suspicion, Tang Xiao sent out only Gnoll. Now Xiao Guanghua probably couldn't sit still.
Seeing his enthusiastic eyes, Tang Xiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "Are you still thinking of being a pirate? There is no such job right now. Ni Yongxiao's campaign against Black Sun has not made much progress, so there is no place for your brothers to stretch their muscles for the time being."
"Manager, I came to Professor Chi mainly for other things." Xiao Guanghua said, "Look, the warships in the Navy have changed generation after generation, building one after another, but here I still have It is difficult to shoot some large carnivores with the old Type 21 assault rifle. You know, some beasts on the Dawn Star Planet are simply indescribably powerful. I really don't know how they evolved."
When he spoke, he habitually jumped the muscles on his body, just like a bodybuilder, which made Tang Xiao speechless for a while.
"If you want to change clothes... I remember it was already on the agenda before, right?" Tang Xiao glanced at Chi Jianjun.
"The research on the M-8 Avenger assault rifle has been completed and started to be replaced. The main reason is that we need to use the Omni-tool in the same system, so we completed the research on the M-8." Chi Jianjun was obviously a little scared of the beating chest muscles of Xiao Guanghua, and took two steps back to answer.
"Ah! Listen, manager! Our army's stuff is just for convenience!" Xiao Guanghua raised his hands and bulged his biceps and shouted loudly, "I also know that the navy is the main force now, but our army also has needs. We have been using these light weapons. If necessary, we won't even be able to open the tanks!"
"Let me think about it, MNLAV-21 Pathfinder-class light assault vehicle, and Longsword surface-to-air missile, these things can also be equipped to the army. Don't worry, whether it is to attack Black Sun's battles and operations on Tatooine all require the use of the army. Your equipment will gradually be in place." Tang Xiao smiled and patted Xiao Guanghua on the shoulder.
"It's settled!" Xiao Guanghua said loudly.
"The same series of M-8 assault rifles also includes a series of weapons including sniper rifles, shotguns, etc., which will soon be included in the production range." Chi Jianjun added hiding behind a technician.
After finally sending Xiao Guanghua away, Tang Xiao pointed at the frigate in front of him and said, "Pulsar-class light frigate? How about it? Can it be mass-produced?"
"Mass production should be no problem, but I need to remind you that this kind of frigates do not have the ability to fight alone. They are equipped with a miniature Short-wave Ion Cannon. Each shot lasts for 0.4 seconds and has a cooling time of 1.12 seconds. It can cause considerable damage to energy shields and light armor, and has a maximum range of 15,500 kilometers. It can hide in the middle and rear of our battleship formation and shoot." Chi Jianjun said.
"How can such a big turret be so small?" Tang Xiao said, pointing to the large gun hole that was nearly 20 meters long and more than 3 meters thick.
"Based on the principle of this Short-wave Ion Cannon, it is indeed considered micro. I checked the technology library records of Kushan Civilization. This ion cannon will be the main gun installed on battleships after the technology matures." Chi Jianjun replied.
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[Easter egg chapter attached picture 1: Pulsar-class light gunship, Pulsar Gunship. From "Homeworld 2", Hiigaran camp.]
[Easter egg chapter attached picture 2: M-8 Avenger assault rifle. From the "Mass Effect" series.]
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