For the new battleship, Luo often appeared in Xiao Ran's study, holding a lot of drawings and discussing with Xiao Ran the functions and directions that the new battleship should have.
Once again, Luo came to Xiao Ran's study, but this time the people sitting in the study were no longer there. Only Xiao Ran and Luo, Ma Liu, Jeffrey, Captain Datie, Tetsuya and so on were the best in the legion. Several captains also sat in Xiao Ran's study.
Luo stood in the middle of the office with his personal terminal, Xiao Ran sat behind his desk, and the others were sitting on the sofas in the study. The large study did not seem crowded at all after housing these people. .
Luo Zheng said to everyone: "I have communicated with Xiao Ran many times about the battleship. I also considered your opinions when designing the battleship. The technical department also set up a research team to go down and record a lot of things. Captain’s thoughts and opinions.”
"Now it can be summarized into a few points. First, the speed must be fast and the flexibility must be high. Second, the firepower must be stronger. Third, it must have multiple functions. Fourth, the internal structure must be comfortable. Fifth, The ejection efficiency of the aircraft must be increased, the recovery speed must also be accelerated, the fifth is superior defensive performance, the sixth is superior escape performance, seventh, it must be decisively armed, and there are some other ideas that are not listed here.”
"But the above points are where we currently have the most consensus. They are also Xiao Ran's initial requirements and the direction our technical department will definitely reach."
"But there are still problems that cannot be solved. Xiao Ran said that he wants to build a large battleship. How big should this large battleship be? The bigger it is, the more difficult it will be. Speed and flexibility in the universe are the starting speed, thruster power and energy usage. The problem is that firepower is just a matter of carrying more weapons. A larger warship will definitely be able to carry more functions, and there will definitely be more comfortable space inside."
"The ejection recovery efficiency of the aircraft will also increase as the aircraft body becomes larger and the Gnaku increases. The defense can be dealt with by using materials and energy defense. The escape performance is more troublesome. The difficulty of escape will definitely become greater where the battleship is farther from the center. But this can be handled by arranging and setting up corresponding escape pipes or even direct space teleportation for escape."
"Needless to say, the decisive armament. The only difference is which one to install. The bigger the battleship is, the internal space will expand by a square degree. After all, the battleship can't just be stretched, right? So the biggest problem now is still The size of the battleship has never been determined.”
Xiao Ran shook his head. Luo Ran had already told him about this several times, but Xiao Ran didn't know what size would be appropriate. At first, Xiao Ran gave Luo a 20-kilometer-sized one. After that, the capital ship would be 20,000 meters. , Twenty kilometers doesn’t seem very big, nor is it very long when driving. Compared to the universe, it is a tiny thing with no sense of existence at all. However, after hearing this, Luo was almost slapped in the face by Luo’s personal terminal.
He also asked Xiao Ran how many people are needed to operate a twenty-kilometer battleship normally. If you want to use a twenty-kilometer battleship as a battleship, are you prepared to hollow out the entire legion? Then Xiao Ran had no objection.
But Xiao Ran felt that twenty kilometers might not be enough to build a battleship the size of the Himalayas... Wait, how big is the Himalayas? Hahaha, no need, no need, that is no longer a battleship but a real war fortress, although the war fortress can be carved into the shape of a battleship.
Luo didn't even look at Xiao Ran. Although Xiao Ran knew a little bit about technology, he was still the one who gave orders. At the same time, his technical level was not enough in front of anyone in the technical department. This was contempt from a super technician. Xiao Ran made It's not a big problem to order low-level goods. If you want to buy high-end goods, you will be blinded. And the new warships are definitely something that can only be produced by using top-notch technology in all aspects.
Xiao Ran just sat silently, drinking tea to relieve the embarrassment of suddenly becoming the bottom of the food chain, looking like he was thinking seriously.
Others present did not understand, but Ma Liu knew Xiao Ran completely. He tilted his head and smiled, and said to Luo: "With the current size of our battleships, I think it should be no problem for the flagship to reach the 20-kilometer level." Yes, as for the quantity, we can slowly discuss it, but if the battleship is 20 kilometers away, there is no need, it can be between 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters."
"This size is equivalent to the size of our previous battleships, and there is already a gap of more than ten times. However, the 250-meter-class and 400-meter-class battleships are not completely useless. From now on, as a small team , the warships used by the squadron can fill the gaps in the fleet formation and can play a role in many tasks."
Having said this, Ma Liu looked at the other captains present, and they all nodded in agreement with Ma Liu's opinion. Ma Liu also continued: "But think about it the other way around, it doesn't matter if it's twenty kilometers or four hundred meters. , if our technology can achieve a range of at least half of the earth even with a four-hundred-meter attack, and the launch of the main gun can only directly destroy a planet or even spread the wave of the attack to the breadth of the entire planet, then we actually There is no need to pursue the size of battleships."
"Size brings more deterrence to the enemy, but at the same time, the attack surface we bear has also become larger."
Everyone nodded again, Xiao Ran looked at Luo and asked, "Can it be done?"
Luo looked at Xiao Ran with a dark face: "No, at least the main gun can't do it."
Xiao Ran comforted him: "It's okay. I can do it in the future. I believe in the strength of the technical department."
"Stop me!?" Luo's eyes widened. Why did he feel that after this guy disappeared and returned to his own world for a day, he became so naughty when he came back
The main gun is not a special piece of equipment. The main gun that Malu mentioned is not the Macross class. Even the Macorss cannon cannot destroy a planet with one shot. The main gun that Malu mentioned can be fired quickly. The battleship's armament is the main artillery equipment of the warship in space operations, not the main artillery equipment. The effect that the legion needs to achieve now is that you have to fire a wave in at least a few seconds. This is called the main gun, and it can be charged in tens of seconds. If it can cool down in tens of seconds, and can fire every few minutes, it is not considered a main gun, but a secret weapon.
Luo saw the slight ambiguity in Xiao Ran's eyes, took a deep breath and ignored Xiao Ran's question: "The flagship is 20 kilometers in size and can be used as an aircraft carrier. Is it necessary to build an aircraft carrier?"
Xiao Ran thought for a while: "In addition to flagships, sometimes there are also needs for temporary bases and strongholds, as well as maintenance needs in the universe during operations. Aircraft carriers still have their role. They have to be matched. The number is not large and we will tentatively decide." Four, if it’s big enough, it should be able to dock with a twenty-kilometer-sized flagship at least. It should be doubled. If you don’t pursue attack, then pursue absolute defense. That’s good.”
"And even if the super-large space fortress is built, it will not be used at any time. Compared with aircraft carriers, they may be used more. It is also very useful as a deterrent."
Luo nodded and said to everyone: "Then the size of the battleship is determined. The flagship is twenty kilometers away, the battleship is five to ten kilometers away, the aircraft carrier is thirty to forty kilometers away, and then the defense ships. My idea is to The umbrella shape supports a huge defensive barrier, and its main purpose is limited to defense. The diameter of the umbrella surface can be about ten kilometers, but after the defensive barrier is turned on, the defense breadth must be at least twenty times greater, and multiple defense ships can be linked at the same time."
"Did you get the inspiration from the dimensional beast during the last mission?" Xiao Ran nodded and said, "Okay."
"Transportation ship." Luo patted his personal terminal, and a brand-new battleship appeared in the eyes of everyone present in the form of virtual projection.
Luo did not sell it off, but directly explained to everyone: "This is a newly launched warship by a department under the Technology Department. It can range from ultra-small 20 meters to 400 meters. It is a completely unmanned ship. As the name suggests, it can teleport The ship has only one function, and that is to transport."
"It also uses space teleportation technology, but makes some modifications to the technology, and then builds the teleportation gate on this kind of teleportation ship. As long as a warship arrives at the destination, the entire army can be dropped there as quickly as possible. It can be used offensively or defensively.”
"A twenty-meter-sized teleportation ship is enough for Yinglong Shen to teleport back and forth. A teleportation ship over four hundred meters in size can teleport almost five thousand meters in size."
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they immediately thought of the key role that this kind of transport ship could play in combat. Space delivery is available and very useful, but it can only be used to transport a single object, which is not practical for the entire fleet. High, it is indeed of great use to super pilots like Xiao Ran, but this kind of transport ship can be used by everyone.
Moreover, it can also be extended to quite a variety of special tactics. Xiao Ran also said directly: "Let's come first."
"There are also gunboats, which are main attack warships designed with zero or less carry. They are mobile cannons themselves. They are the strongest firepower of the fleet in a frontal attack. The type of cannon to be carried can be decided. The power of a kilometer-level cannon It should not be small, but if it is to be used, a batch of frigates must be built. Different from battleships and defense ships, frigates need faster speed, flexibility, precise strike capabilities, and strong defense. force."
Xiao Ran raised his hand: "The ones that have been determined so far include flagships, aircraft carriers, battleships, defense ships, transmission ships, plus gunboats and frigates. What about the others? Do you have anything to add?"
Jeffrey said: "I think we can also add a special warship. No, it should be said to be a special warship."
Everyone's attention turned to Jeffrey, who said: "This kind of warship is not aimed at anyone, but it also needs to be able to deal with all problems, and it is not specifically used by any unit, but can be used by pilots fighting on the front line. A special ma that provides assistance and help needs a certain amount of loading space inside and corresponding weapons. It also needs to be equipped with a solar furnace. It can send tactical armor in a directional way, replenish ammunition in a directional way, assist the pilot in launching attacks, and can open a barrier to protect the pilot. As well as recovering unmanned armored vehicles that have been destroyed, but the most important thing is that these armored vehicles must be double-layered armor. The inner layer can be normal armor, but the outer layer must be gn dragoon."
Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Ran following Jeffrey's words, and Jeffrey continued: "In the previous battle with the dimensional beast, everyone has clearly felt the significance that Lord Xiao Ran can play in group operations. But why don’t we continue to amplify this meaning? This is our advantage and the advantage of Mr. Xiao Ran."
"Master Xiao Ran can completely use these special horses to link the entire fleet, assist in defense and attack, and also resist the enemy's approach to the fleet, making the front and back of the battle completely integrated."
Xiao Ran nodded gently: "Jeffrey is right, Luo, this kind of mama is indeed necessary."
Luo looked at Xiao Ran and nodded slowly: "Yes."
Ma Liu frowned slightly: "But this will put a lot of pressure on you, and the consumption after entering quantum assimilation will not be small."
Xiao Ran waved his hand: "It's okay, but if this combat mode can be fixed, we can first see how effective it can be. If the effect is good, then we really need to train a few change makers, and at the same time, we can also Establish a new team and remotely control this kind of ma on the flagship. When the idea comes up, we will find a way to solve it. If necessary, I will step in to control it. It will not be a big problem."
Luo groaned and looked at Xiao Ran: "It is okay to specially build such a team. If this system can be effective, other troops are also needed. Specializing in creating super AI can also play a big role, and telekinesis can also be used. Share the pressure, but Xiao Ran, if it’s you personally, there are no other ways to help you alleviate this problem.”
Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows: "You said it."
"Something you brought back." Luo said: "It can completely replace you to control these ma, and you only need to be responsible for the gn particles."
Xiao Ran frowned slightly and said: "An elf with super powers? No, the elf must not step onto the battlefield. If you say so, I actually caught a super powerful elf before, and his telekinesis is quite good."
Luo scratched his hair and said directly: "That Holy Grail of Heaven, I have read the information of the Holy Grail of Heaven. If given permission, I am fully capable of controlling the system under all permissions, and these are not suitable for the Holy Grail of Heaven." It’s just a basic calculation. At most, it will be assisted by a super AI and equipped with the best computer to assist in the calculation.”
Xiao Ran suddenly realized that he had almost forgotten about the Heavenly Holy Grail. The Heavenly Holy Grail is indeed very special. Having one is equivalent to having three wives. But he probably doesn’t know much about the Heavenly Holy Grail. There are many Luo here.