Chapter 593 Explanation (Second Update)
"Why not? Qian Chengxue also flew a mecha to investigate?"
Su Mo replied in confusion.
"Master Su Mo, please listen to me. Master Qian Chengxue's machine is a endurance type. Her mecha body is a flying insect with wings on the back. Its flight mainly relies on biological wings, which consumes a lot of energy. Low. Yours is different. It is a pure combat type, and it is also heavy-duty. It has full flight capabilities. The propulsion device on the backrest consumes a lot of energy. Let me tell you intuitively, Qian Chengyue's machine has been flying for a year without any major problems. The most important thing is that she is executing the instructions specified by the GT department. Mission, sir, you are not performing a special mission now”
Obik explained to Su Mo bravely.
"Then the battery life of my machine is too short, so I only used it to escort and fight once. After almost a month of reconnaissance, it ran out of energy. The built-in energy is not enough!"
Su Mo replied with a slight frown.
"Master Su Mo, you can't think like that. How big is your mecha? How many tons does it weigh? How much energy does it take to move? It's good if it can keep you moving for more than a month. Take a closer look at Thuris and the others. , who is running around like this with a Generation IV mecha? Under normal circumstances, you would never use a Generation IV mecha unless it is a last resort, let alone for investigation.”
Obik patiently explained to Su Mo.
"Okay, I understand, but now that there is no energy, I have to replace it after all."
Su Mo replied helplessly.
Obik said to Su Mo with a grimace: "Sir Su Mo, let me tell you this, each IV generation mecha in the GT department is only equipped with a set of spare nuclear fuel rods, which will be gone when used up. And even if Replacement of spare fuel rods usually requires a written application, and there must be a formal reason before it can be replaced, and it cannot be done just because you want to.”
"No, you still have to apply for a different energy source? Isn't this too much of a fuss?"
"Master Su Mo, what you said is wrong. Replacing the nuclear fuel rods of the IV-generation biological mecha is not a trivial matter. That means you are special. The mecha is your own. Mr. Spade has specifically explained that about you. I turned a blind eye to all the things that could be done and approved everything that could be approved, so I didn’t let you write those tedious applications. Please report. Otherwise, Sir Wenluosi and others have to declare it if they want to use the IV-generation mecha. How can they be like you? Just replace the spare set of fuel rods like this. If you change it to something else. It’s not for official business. If you don’t write a written application, you can’t even think about changing.”
Obik explained the powerful relationship bit by bit.
"Okay, I understand. Then please help me change the spare set, but can you change it to a better set of fuel rods, at least to last a little longer."
Su Mo said with a little headache.
"Lord Su Mo, you don't have to doubt me. I definitely didn't use inferior quality for you. The nuclear fuel rods we use now are ten in a set, and they are all produced by the Gaccaillo Company of Country O, HGS-01 type. The quality of nuclear fuel rods is up to standard, but it does not mean that there are no good nuclear fuel rods.”
Obik's eyes suddenly lit up and he said.
"Oh, what other types of nuclear fuel rods?"
Su Mo asked curiously.
"There are also two models. One is the nuclear fuel rods obtained from the Batak planet and the fortress of the Solstice planet. The quality of the nuclear fuel contained in it is also very good. The endurance is the HGS-01 nuclear fuel rod produced by the Calcallo Company. 2 times. There is another kind. The IV generation nuclear fuel rods purchased from Star Ring City have a battery life that is three times that of the basic model. Another advantage of using the latter two nuclear fuel rods is that the IV generation mecha will gain power and its performance will be improved. Promote.”
Obik changed his bitter look and introduced Su Mo expectantly.
"Then change to the best one."
Su Mo's eyes lit up and he said.
"Master Su Mo, do you need to pay for this out of your own pocket? Do you want to pay by credit card or redeem a vote with star coins?"
Obik said excitedly.
"Ah, shouldn't the GT department be responsible for this?"
Su Mo was a little confused when he heard Obik's words.
"Master Su Mo, did the GT department not send you a rule book? Then let me explain to you. If you are lost in battle on duty, let alone replace the backup energy source, even if the mecha is seriously damaged or something, we will all It's free for you, and the federal government will cover the cost. But since it's for private use, the nature is different. Let me tell you this, any non-essential mecha project modifications and replacement parts will have to be paid for by you. Money is the same no matter who it is.”
"How much is that?"
Su Mo asked with a headache.
"The price of a set of nuclear fuel rods produced by Calcallo himself is 1 million star coins, 3 million star coins are collected from the ruins, and 5 million star coins are purchased from the Star Ring City."
Obik explained with a smile on his face.
When Su Mo heard the price, he was stunned. It was like a bolt from the blue. Only then did he realize the seriousness of the matter.
"So expensive! You didn't cheat on me, did you?"
"How dare I blackmail you? These are standard prices. If you don't believe me, just look at it."
Obik clicked on the tablet in his hand a few times, called up the inventory and price list, and showed it to Su Mo.
Su Mo looked at the zeros displayed on it and was speechless.
He suddenly felt his heart aching. Flying in a Generation IV mecha was no different from burning money. The money he has earned from working so hard so far is probably not as expensive as the fuel he has consumed.
"This is too expensive. Who can afford it? I don't make enough to pay for it."
"Sir Su Mo, I told you, no one uses the IV generation mecha to investigate and wander around. The maintenance cost of the IV generation mecha is extremely expensive."
Obik said earnestly.
Su Mo took a deep breath. He finally understood why the Federation only had these IV-generation mechas in total.
Who can afford such a high cost?
The truth is, it doesn’t feel bad if you pay for it yourself, but when it’s your turn to pay for it, you will know how uncomfortable it is.
"Obik, let me ask you something. If my backup energy source runs out, will I have to pay for it myself?"
Su Mo asked.
"Yes, and Mr. Su Mo, you'd better not mess around. If there is an emergency mission that requires you to go out, and your mecha has no energy, we will install fuel rods for you in an emergency. But you will face problems afterwards. Serious fines and penalties will be imposed, which will make the loss outweigh the gain. ”
Obik hurriedly made it clear to Su Mo to prevent this guy from getting too hot-headed and getting stuck.
"It's so expensive, who can afford it?"
Su Mo was also a little bit dumbfounded.
"Sir Su Mo, you are wrong to say that. Lord Thuris and his friends have many consumption and payment items. But they do not pay for it themselves, but those behind them who support their plutocrats and capital pay for it. Of course, this is not free. This is why Sir Thulis and others also want to do something to repay them.”
Obik said with a smile. Of course, what he said was more or less a reminder. (End of chapter)