"My God, Brother Xiao, you bought a heavy truck?"
The four teammates were invited to the garage. Li Yalin and Lin Yao were amazed and excited, climbing up and down the heavy truck. Lambert was very interested in the engine structure and silently admired it by opening the hood.
Zhang Wei approached Han Xiao and said solemnly, "Thank you."
A support vehicle is a luxury for a small team, Han Xiao paid for it out of his own pocket, which made Zhang Wei feel very embarrassed.
Han Xiao chuckled, "Consider it my way of helping my impoverished teammates."
Zhang Wei's lips twitched violently; he was speechless. "What you said is true, but why does your honesty make me feel so uncomfortable?"
"I racked my brains to come up with a name for this car."
Zhang Wei pricked up his ears, his face full of anticipation.
Han Xiao his throat and said seriously, "Big Black."
Zhang Wei slipped, forcing a smile, "Good, good name."
"You think so too, right? It's catchy and concise; I'm even impressed with myself," Han Xiao clicked his tongue.
"Whatever makes you happy."
"The driver's cab is so big!" Li Yalin was having a great time when she suddenly remembered something and asked, "Who's going to drive?"
Han Xiao: "This is my car, of course I'll drive it."
Li Yalin's face turned pale instantly. She recalled the fear of being dominated by Han Xiao and stammered, "I... can I not sit?"
Zhang Wei frowned and snapped, "Han Xiao is paying for us to enjoy these conveniences, what are you refusing?"
Li Yalin's face was ashen, devoid of any will to live. She murmured, "You will regret this."
Regret? Zhang Wei didn't understand Li Yalin's meaning. Did she mean Han Xiao's driving skills were terrible?
What's the big deal? How bad can a driver's skills be? We're all Well-Trained agents with excellent physical fitness. We don't even get dizzy on roller coasters. What's there to be afraid of?
Zhang Wei disagreed.
"Oh right, we were told that we're leaving in four days," Lin Yao suddenly said.
Han Xiao's eyes flashed. His own complete modification had taken about ten days. He had originally planned to install turrets on the heavy truck, and had even learned the necessary knowledge, but unfortunately, there wasn't enough time. He thought for a moment and said to Zhang Wei, "Send the Warrior Armor over, and I'll modify it for you."
Zhang Wei's eyes lit up; he was very impressed with Han Xiao's mechanical abilities.
Upon hearing this, Li Yalin immediately jumped over, grabbed Han Xiao's shoulders and shook him repeatedly, asking, "What about me? What about me? You promised to make custom-made equipment for me!"
"I'll talk about it when I have inspiration."
Han Xiao pushed the chattering Li Yalin aside. "As a martial artist, use your fists to punch people! Why are you always trying to mess with my machine?"
The prototype of the Warrior Armor was delivered quickly, supported by a plastic frame and placed in a metal box as tall as a person, like armor on display in a museum. The logistics personnel were the lazy bums from the Logistics Department.
Han Xiao: "Time is limited, so I'm going to make the most necessary modifications. First, I'll increase the energy efficiency limit, then the power mode, reduce the load, and fill it with a mechanical power endoskeleton to assist your movements."
"That's great!" Zhang Wei's face lit up with joy. This armor was really too heavy. Every time he used it, his back ached, his legs cramped, and he felt more tired than running 10,000 meters.
"Then there's the Detection system. I'll equip your armor with a simple chip to detect external conditions, and I can personally provide you with a fire control system so your ranged weapons can automatically aim."
"If time permits, I'll equip you with a simple melee weapon set."
"Great!" Zhang Wei was overjoyed, completely becoming a lazy bum who kept shouting "666".
Han Xiao suddenly changed the subject, "Of course, this is all charged, totaling 360,000."
How much?!
Zhang Wei's heart sank; his savings were less than a million.
"You think it's too expensive?" Han Xiao glanced at him sideways.
Zhang Wei nodded hurriedly.
Are your parents still alive?
Zhang Wei was taken aback. "Why are you asking this? They've all passed away."
Do you have any siblings?
"I am the only son in my family."
Do you have a wife or girlfriend?
"No, no, I'm all alone."
Han Xiao tilted his head, looking puzzled. "Then why are you saving money?"
A thousand arrows piercing my heart!
"Huff... Stop talking, I'll pay!" Zhang Wei clutched his chest in pain, feeling as if his heart had been struck by a hundred thousand rhinos.
Han Xiao wouldn't act until he saw the benefits; only after receiving the advance payment that Zhang Wei trembled as he handed it to him did he begin modifying the Warrior Armor prototype.
[Basic Energy Theory] Level 3. Han Xiao possesses the technology to enhance energy power. He doesn't want to make any major modifications to Zhang Wei's armor for the time being, so he doesn't want to create blueprints for new energy sources. Of course, he keeps the good stuff for himself.
Blueprints can be used for powered load-bearing frames and Detection chips; these two are quite common.
[Whether to perform knowledge fusion (Basic Wide-Area Detection Lv1 + Basic Virtual Electronics Lv2), this fusion will consume 10,000 experience points.]
[Whether to perform knowledge fusion (Basic Principles of Mechanics Lv2 + Basic Mechanical Engineering Lv4), this fusion will consume 10,000 experience points.]
[Integration successful! Congratulations on developing the [Low-Level Intelligent Chip]!]
[Integration successful! Congratulations on developing the [K600 Model Powered Endoskeleton]!]
These are two very common mechanical blueprints, which can be said to be blueprints that most Mechanic Class must know. Han Xiao was not surprised that he was able to fuse them together in one go.
Low-Level Intelligent Chip are available on the market, but the difference is that once the blueprints are unlocked, Han Xiao can DIY them and program them freely. Seeing the word "low-level" indicates that there will be advanced versions of these blueprints in the future. Advanced AI for large robots, or intelligent systems for controlling vehicles or warships, are all advanced versions of this basic blueprint.
The K600 Model Powered Endoskeleton is one of the basic models in the endoskeleton series.
Powered exoskeletons are worn directly on the body, while powered endoskeletons are internal power structures within full-body armor, hidden inside the armor. Their function is similar to exoskeletons—providing additional power. Powered endoskeletons are a necessary condition for manufacturing powered armor. Further advanced applications are self-evident: small mechs, medium mechs, large mechs, and extremely large mechs, etc.
Han Xiao disassembled the Warrior's outer armor, exposing the intricate internal components. After examining them for a while, Han Xiao rolled up his sleeves and got to work.
First, increase the energy output, then build the framework, manufacture the processing chip, and purchase some cameras, detectors, and infrared sensors as Detection equipment.
In the early hours of the fourth day, the Warrior Armor was finally modified.
On the outside, it still looks like a thick, black heavy armor, but the inside is already like a pile of excrement, finally showing the prototype of a power armor.
However, there wasn't enough time to rush the production of melee weapons, so Han Xiao gave up. Isn't it normal to take money and not do the job? He put the order for High Combustion Ammunition on hold for half a month.
Han Xiao yawned and glanced at the panel.
[[Warrior Armor] Derivation progress 2%]
Reverse engineering blueprints is one way for mechanics to obtain blueprints, but the requirements are very strict. Usually, the progress will be stuck at certain points, and then a prerequisite condition will be displayed. For example, when the research progress reaches 30%, a requirement will suddenly pop up that "Intelligence must be greater than XX". Only after the requirement is met can the progress continue. Even if the progress is full, a lot of experience is required to officially learn the blueprint.
The core of [Warrior Armor] is the advanced Mechanic Class Advanced Knowledge [Heavy Mechanical Modification]. It is estimated that this prerequisite will pop up when the progress is 50%. The Warrior Armor blueprint is not necessary for Han Xiao, so he ignores it.
Today was departure day. The four members of the team gathered in the garage. Lin Yao glanced at the computer and suddenly said, "We've assembled at the bureau; the location is the eastern outpost."
"Okay, get in the car!" Zhang Wei said in a deep voice.
Before she could finish speaking, Li Yalin rushed to the driver's seat with lightning speed, nervously staring at Han Xiao, "Um, can I drive?"
Han Xiao rubbed his eyes. He had been staying up for several nights in a row and was so tired he was practically ascending to heaven. So he gave up, said "Drive carefully," went up to the cargo compartment, grabbed a few backpacks to use as blankets, and lay down to sleep.
Li Yalin immediately breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if she had escaped death. She was even speechless at Han Xiao for having the nerve to tell her to drive more carefully.
Seeing that Han Xiao wanted to sleep, the others got into the driver's seat and didn't disturb Han Xiao.
West Capital, eastern outpost, military railway station.
The higher-ups attached great importance to the attack on Dark Crow Valley Base, Thirteenth Bureau dispatched three secret operations teams to participate in this large-scale joint operation.
One team was Zhang Wei's team, and the other was Ma Qingyang's team... the team that Zhang Wei rescued.
The last team was the elite team from the Secret Operations Department, Di Susu's squad, and she was the squad leader.
At this moment, the two secret operation teams were waiting at the station, with an officer from the General Staff beside them, serving as an accompanying staff officer and supervisor to oversee the actions of the secret service agents.
There have been precedents where each secret service team consists of highly opinionated elite agents, which can easily lead to disagreements and independent actions during operations, ultimately causing unexpected problems. In response, the Thirteenth Bureau has adjusted its personnel strategy. When multiple teams are working together, a member of the staff will be assigned to coordinate the overall situation.
The officers in the staff department study various battlefield command knowledge year-round. Before setting off, they will learn about the information of the squad members and offer advice on the operation. Although the agents unanimously believe that the accompanying staff is of little use except for writing battle reports and taking the blame, the rules are inviolable. As long as the staff doesn't interfere, everyone will live in peace.
"Why isn't Zhang Wei here yet? What time is it?"
Ma Qingyang looked up at the sun, took a drag of his cigarette in a sullen mood. He and Zhang Wei were on good terms, and the members of the two teams got along very well.
Di Susu and her team waited on the other side, toying with a coin in her hand. The coin flipped rapidly between her nimble fingers, reflecting the dazzling sunlight. She was looking forward to meeting Li Yalin soon, and the thought of teasing Little Linlin again filled her with excitement. Moreover, she was also very curious about Li Yalin's new teammate, the mechanic named Han Xiao.
The staff officer leading the team, Qi Baijia, rubbed his handsome eyebrows. The glint of the coin stung his eyes, and he had no choice but to turn his face away in frustration.
A rumbling engine sound came from afar, and just by listening to the sound, one could imagine its enormous horsepower. Even through his boots, he could feel the ground trembling slightly. Qi Baijia looked toward the source of the sound, and in the distance, a menacing and massive modified military heavy truck slowly drove toward them.
Ma Qingyang threw down his cigarette butt and stubbed it out with his toe.
Di Susu clenched her five fingers together and held the coin in her palm.
Qi Baijia raised his hand and straightened his collar.
"They've arrived."