Chapter 1490 Armed Upgrade
Balu Barre Assembly Hall, President’s Office.
“You flew here from Naguli Village in just one day?!”
Gordon, who had just returned from the depths of the desert, stared.
In my impression, even Longliyuan's Longshi Ship does not have this speed.
At least not six or seven years ago.
Guildmaster Balubare shrugged, "You're surprised, right? When I first heard the news, I had the same reaction as you."
On the side, it has already been explained. Hayata said helplessly more than once: "I heard from Isana that it's... It uses the latest engine technology of the Tulong tribe.
The advantages are obvious, and it is extremely fast.
There are also many disadvantages. The first is that the engine cannot be miniaturized, and it can only be used at the level of an airship. Can be used on large airships
The consumption of fossil fuel is several times that of a conventional engine, and the structure of the engine itself is not perfect enough. If it runs at high speed for a long time, the probability of failure is relatively high.
When I came back this time, the engine exploded, and now Isana is still there with someone to repair the engine. "
"Can it be repaired well? "Gordon asked.
"She said the problem is not big, not to mention the help of the mechanism craftsmen from Balubare, it will only take a day or two at most. "
"Is that so?" Gordon pondered.
"What? Do you think this new engine is not stable enough? Maybe it would be better to switch back to the original model?" Hayata asked.
For combat, stability is often far more important than performance.
"That's not necessary." Gordon thought for a moment, then came to the map hanging on the wall and said: "In this battle, we need to lure the Yuanyuan Dragon to this location."
< br>His finger tapped hard on the map, "There is a It is not a big canyon. After our investigation, this is the most suitable location for a decisive battle.
From the sandy plain used as the nest of the Yuanyuan Dragon to this canyon, it is difficult to walk. It will take at least half a day due to the terrain.
Conventional airships can compress this time to half an hour, but if they are caught up by the Yuanyan Dragon, the probability of being shot down is very high.
But if it is the Isana, it will definitely be faster, and the whole seduction process will not take too long, so even if there are flaws in engine stability, it is an acceptable shortcoming.
What I am thinking now is that if the flight speed of the Isana is completely faster than that of the Abyss-Swallowing Dragon, the combat plan may be improved.
We don’t need to lead the Tunyuan Dragon in a straight line towards the ambush circle, as this can easily arouse the Tunyuan Dragon’s suspicion.
You can control the distance and take it for a few more laps in the sky, which not only consumes its energy but also lowers its vigilance.
In this way, the probability of success of the induction plan should be greatly improved. "
"Hoho, walking and fighting at the same time, this is the tactic suitable for our Isana. "The old man smiled arrogantly, "What's the point of running all the time? The Isana has also killed an ancient dragon! "
Gordon grinned, and he was right.
The old man adjusted the brim of his hat, "But if this is the case, the weapons on the Isana will also have to be replaced. Once changed.
The heavy bed crossbow has a slow firing rate. During the aerial chase, both sides are moving at high speed and must keep a distance from the Yuanyan Dragon. It is too difficult to hit accurately.
Not to mention artillery, those things shouldn't be installed on a spaceship.
Well, we should definitely get some newer weapons! "
"For example? Hayata asked carefully.
She knew the character of this old man very well. Despite his age, his love for new things was even greater than that of young people like them.< br>
“Rapid-fire cannon! Rapid-fire cannons, of course! ”
The old guy slammed the table and looked excited, "I have wanted to persuade the captains of the dragon fleet to update their weapons, but I couldn't make sense with those stubborn old guys.
said Is the rapid-fire cannon just a fancy thing, or is it a crossbow and fire? The cannon is more reliable!
That’s nonsense! If the heavy bed crossbow didn’t have the only advantage of being able to fire restraint bullets, it would have been completely eliminated by the rapid-fire cannon!”
Look! The aggressive group leaders, Gordon and Hayata, chose to shut up.
What the former said is not unreasonable. They have come into contact with rapid-fire cannons and heavy bed crossbows to some extent.
In terms of rate of fire and destructive power, rapid-fire cannons are undoubtedly superior to bed crossbows.
If it weren’t for the complex structure and high cost of the rapid-fire cannon, the special drum would be consumed very quickly, and the shells would be far more expensive than the special crossbow bolts for bed crossbows.
It is really not a joke to say that rapid-fire cannons will completely replace bed crossbows.
"So you mean to remove the crossbows and artillery on the Isana and replace them with rapid-fire cannons?" Gordon asked tentatively.
“That’s right! Instead of letting bulky cannons and shells take up the load, it’s better to bring a few more drums!
In this way, there is no need to specially arrange shooters to board the ship to control the crossbow. Everyone can use the rapid-fire cannon. Just pull the trigger at the target and shoot to clear the magazine, and that's it! ”
“It seems. It is indeed feasible. "Gordon thought for a while and found that what the old guy said made sense.
The power of a single rapid-fire cannon is average, and high-speed continuous fire may not be effective against a thick-skinned guy like the Yuanyuan Dragon. Damage.
But crackling is perfect for attracting the target's attention.
"So, can you find rapid-fire cannons in Balubare? "Hayata couldn't help but ask.
Due to cost reasons, this kind of weapon is not popular. She has only seen it in Yanhuo Village, which has extremely high mechanical technology, and in the New World.
“Of course!” The old man looked prepared. “In order to let the captains of the dragon boats have a more intuitive experience, I specially asked a businessman to get two of them from Yanhuo Village.
It is still in the warehouse, almost brand new, just in time to be loaded on the Isana!"
A look of understanding suddenly appeared on Hayata's face.
She glanced sideways at the old man, "The hole of excessive spending can finally be properly filled, right?"
"Ahem, don't talk nonsense. This is called forward-looking vision."
After discussing some tactical details with the president, Gordon and Hayata left the meeting hall for the time being.
The maintenance of the Isana and the replacement of rapid-fire guns, the work of transporting artillery and crossbows by the team of craftsmen, the work of arranging the decisive battle site, and various overall planning and coordination chores
These are all It's not something they need to worry about.
Next, they only need to recharge their batteries and wait for the decisive battle in a few days.
Under the cover of night, Balubare looks particularly lively.
One stall after another was set up, and the lanterns and kerosene lamps hanging beside the stalls lit up the streets one after another.
If viewed from the air, Balu Barre at this time looks like a huge spider web composed of lights.
Gordon, who had been running around for a few days, slowed down a little and said, "I just noticed that the people here don't seem to be nervous at all.
Obviously the guild has already announced Emergency declared. ”
"Maybe we're used to it." Hayata and Gordon walked side by side. "For people here, emergency declarations happen at least once or twice a year."
"What a big heart that was tempered by the Haoshan dragon."
"By the way, where's the pork chop? Isn't it with you?" Hayata glanced behind Gordon.
"That guy is busy. He said he is going to make an unprecedented large explosive bomb. I don't dare to think about it."
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"Don't worry about that guy for now, meow!"
Xianglan, who was following Hayata, suddenly jumped out, "Where do Hayata and Gordon go now, meow?"
"What, you want to invite us to your house for dinner?" Gordon teased.
“What are you thinking about, meow.” Pandan licked her paws, “My family has moved to Lockark, meow.
But meow, I do have a store I want to go to, meow! "(End of Chapter)