VMN: Chapter 68: Ambitions

"Finished?" Mo Yanqiu looked at Dongfang Xia in astonishment. "It's only been two months!"

"If you mean my research, of course not." Dongfang Xia shrugged. "However, after knowing the current needs of the Stellar Group, I first used a previous design, which can make up for the lack of armour strength in a short time."

"Oh? I am interested. I will be here soon."

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"This is the predecessor of the Centurion Project - the Tenth Commander." Looking at the steel giant in the hangar, Mo Yanqiu stood by and listened to Dongfang Xia's introduction. "It is 5.7 metres high, weighs 49 tons, and has a maximum speed of 47 kilometres per hour. The standard equipment is a 30mm cannon, an alloy armour-piercer, and a 125mm smoothbore gun. It can also be replaced with an alloy shield and a 155mm cannon or a Stellar Group rocket launcher. The overall performance is weaker than the [Stegosaurus

] currently in service in Dragon Kingdom, but it is equal to the foreign [steel frame], and because of the modular design, it is easy to manufacture, so the cost is cheaper than the steel frame.”

"What about the control?" Mo Yanqiu asked.

"It has good handling and is easy to use. This is the evaluation given by the drivers." The researcher next to it said.

"Extension accessories?"

"It's under development. Currently, the modification of the bombardment type has been completed. The high-mobility type equipped with jetpacks is under development, and there is..." Shan Weizi from the equipment department spoke. She paused and gave Mo Yanqiu a set of design drawings.

"This is..." Mo Yanqiu glanced at her with a strange expression.

This was a design of a mech. The one-eyed head was covered with armour, and its legs had become two huge propellers. It even carries a jetpack on its back.

"This is one of my design ideas, the air combat type of ten commanders." Shan Weizi said. "By increasing the power output, it would achieve long-term flight in the air. The weapons are two rotary 30mm cannons and four external hardpoints, which can mount missiles or rocket launchers, so that the Stellar Group can fly without violating the arms agreement. It has an air strike capability close to the attack aircraft under certain circumstances."

"The idea is very good, but... is this thing reliable?" Mo Yanqiu was a little moved.

"In fact, if the engine is replaced with the high-power engine developed by Gray Wolf, it can be manufactured. However, Ouroboros Engineering is very interested in this design. They built a prototype machine and supported storage facilities themselves. You can find them to see the finished product if you want."

"Contact Yiyi," Mo Yanqiu said after thinking for a while.

The graywolf scientific research base was not far from the factory made by Ouroboros, and Mo Yanqiu and his team arrived there in a short while.

"This is the prototype machine." Yiyi pointed to the air-to-air combat commander. "Due to structural problems, it needs to be stored by hanging, and therefore requires special facilities. If you are willing to pay, Ouroboros can build you a complete version of the base."

"After testing, this airframe is fully capable of performing air-to-ground strike missions, and the effect achieved is almost the same as that of an attack aircraft. It is also stronger and more durable than an attack aircraft, and the cost is also cheaper. However, this airframe has logistical requirements. It is relatively long, around 10 metres long, so the combat radius is too small, which can also be solved.”

"What's the solution?" Mo Yanqiu glanced at Yiyi.

Why do I always feel that this product is a bit malicious?

"Ouroboros happened to have a good product recently, and you can take it home with only 5.5 billion federal coins," Yiyi said calmly.

"...What product?" Mo Yanqiu had a bad premonition in her heart.

"—" Yiyi took the tablet from her assistant and pointed to Mo Yanqiu, "This."

Mo Yanqiu saw that it was a platform covered by armour that looked huge. "What is this..." As she was speaking, Mo Yanqiu saw the caterpillars below, and immediately shut her mouth.

"The land carrier "Antis" is 589 metres long, 142 metres wide, and 94 metres high, with a full load capacity of 200,000 tons and a crew of 2,400. It has an independent workshop, optical camouflage, seven short-range defence systems, and four wireless Man-Machine Nest. After transformation, it can accommodate 83 mechas of this type and 12 ordinary mechas as guards. The power system is the core technology of Ouroboros, with extremely strong battery life, guaranteed to meet all your needs.”

"...as an aircraft carrier, isn't that a bit cheap?"

"This is the price for internal staff." Yiyi said without changing her face, and at the same time recalled what her boss said, "Yiyi, recently the Garrison Army seized a land carrier that was still on the berth when they cleared out the rebels. They gave us this thing. You can change it and sell it to someone else."

"Why do I always feel that something is wrong..."

"Miss Mo, have you thought about it yet?"

Mo Yanqiu was silent for a long time before she said, "Can I make an IOU?"

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The first large-scale battle between the two sides in the civil war of Phitia was in Chasthi, the third largest city in Phitia. The military observer groups of various countries had already prepared their melon seeds to watch the show. The powerful weapons of the conservatives made all countries feel that this was a war without suspense.

Five hours later, the winner was announced, making everyone feel unbelievable.

At the cost of injuring 970 people, the reformists killed more than 1,400 conservatives, destroyed ten Reaper mechas, and killed the conservative commander Colonel Gul Capone. This achievement was undoubtedly a brilliant victory for the reformists who were at a disadvantage in weapons and equipment.

This battle made the countries that had originally made plans wait and watch feel anxious. No one knew how much effort had been put into this seemingly inconspicuous security company.

But at that time, unexpected variables happened.