Chapter 39 Discussion on Weapons
Seeing the damage caused by this shot, Foster was naturally able to estimate the damage this shot would cause if it hit a person.
“This power and range is close to that of a four-pound infantry cannon.” Foster estimated that although he was holding a gun, the destructive power it caused was actually equivalent to that used by the army. Small caliber artillery.
This made him couldn't help but hold this powerful musket in his hand again, wanting to study it more carefully.
However, Purficott on the side asked him to continue shooting to further test the gun.
When Foster saw this, he naturally did not disobey her. He held the gun and fired again, and experienced the power of continuous fire from an automatic weapon.
Looking at the three bullets fired at once splashing a lot of soil at the location he was aiming at, even though Foster had followed the old Baron Brandless on the battlefield and witnessed the artillery salvo. The power could not help but widen his eyes.
"Miss, if such a sharp weapon is equipped with the army, it will be invincible!" Although Old Foster is not a soldier, his military quality is not low at all.
And as the steward of the Brandless family, he clearly remembers what the old Baron Brandless was obsessed with during his lifetime.
If this weapon can be equipped with the army, the Brandless family can regain its influence in the army.
However, in the face of Foster's excitement, Purficott just shook his head and said to him: "Every part of this gun is handmade by me, even the bullets. The empire cannot afford to popularize it." This expense.
Each bullet is worth one gold pound, and this is the cost price. The bullets you just shot out, Grandpa Afu, together with the magazine, are worth twenty gold pounds.”
The high price quoted by Perfectcott made Old Foster a little stunned, but he was not puzzled by it.
Having personally used this gun, he knew that this powerful weapon was worth the price. Even the price quoted by Perfectcott was only the cost price.
But even so, Foster still persuaded Purficott: "Miss, I think you can sell this weapon to the military. They will definitely be interested in this weapon!"
"Of course they will be interested, but they can't afford it." Of course Purficott knew how powerful the thing she made was, but she had no intention of handing it over to the military: "The manufacturing of such a gun It takes a charter-level alchemist three months to create, and its manufacturing cost is as high as twelve hundred gold pounds.
Making it involves seventy-four unique inventions and technologies of mine, regardless of the military. Whether to pay royalties or buy out my patent, they will need to pay me a large sum of money.
In addition, there is a more important point. The recoil of this gun is extremely strong, and ordinary people will not be able to use it. If you don't pay attention when shooting, your entire shoulder will be shattered
That's why I designed the steam armor to control it with greater power and stronger defense.
But the cost of making steam armor is also high, and the strength of the armor must be above that of a great knight, so it has no possibility of being popularized.
And more importantly, the current situation is not suitable for large-scale manufacturing of this equipment, and the empire's resources should be used in more important places. "
Perfect did not consider the possibility of mass production when designing and building this equipment, so although she understood what Foster meant, she remained unmoved.
What's more, the end of the world is coming soon. Although it makes sense to strengthen armaments at this time, it doesn't make much sense. If you have the money to build steam armor, it's better to build two more airships for her.
Foster understood what Purfict meant, but he still persuaded Purfict: "Miss, I think you should give the drawings of this set of armor and weapons to Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Then, through Her Royal Highness the Princess, ask the military to manufacture a batch of such equipment, which can gain more benefits for you.
And according to your request, the most suitable person to equip this kind of equipment is the Guards Knights.
You can completely equip the guard knights with this set of equipment and let them protect you, thus improving your safety. ”
In Foster’s view, although he has been promoted to a Knight of the Order and has such a powerful set of equipment, he has not been able to protect Purficott well if he was alone.
Because he clearly knows what kind of chaos the whole country will fall into when disaster strikes.
It would be difficult for him to protect Purficott on his own, so he had to plan a safer protection for his young lady.
Foster's words seemed to move Purficott. After thinking about it, she said to Foster: "In that case, grandpa Afu, please run for me tomorrow! Armor and weapons The simplified drawings are on the bookshelf in my laboratory, labeled 'Steam Knight'."
Hearing what Purficott said, Foster hurriedly saluted her, but was limited by the steam armor on his body. , causing him to be unable to bend down at all.
This made Purficott couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, shook his head and said: "It seems that there is still need to improve, the room for movement in the waist and abdomen is somewhat insufficient."
"This is actually enough. Well, a knight rarely bends down when wearing armor." Foster seemed very indifferent to this, and even jokingly said: "Back then, your grandfather wore armor on the battlefield. When he feels itchy, I always reach out to help him scratch it. Not to mention bending down, sometimes he needs help from others to pick up things if they fall on the ground.
Armor is such an inconvenient thing, Miss, you don't have to worry about it. ”
“I will not allow flaws in my works. "Perfect said this, and at the same time re-examined the steam armor on Foster with her omniscient eye.
But after looking around, she still said: "But Grandpa Afu What you said makes sense. I should really focus on more important things. This thing is not worth my time. ”
After saying that, Purficott did not continue to talk about related topics, but just conducted more tests on the steam armor with Foster again.
As a newcomer Although he is a decorated knight, Foster actually has a lot of battlefield experience. He also fought in knight's armor when he was young, and he has a lot to say in this regard
Therefore, Foster provided Purfict with a lot of inspiration, giving her a sense of enlightenment.
Although she is a time traveler and has plug-ins such as the omniscient eye, there is still a fundamental difference between working behind closed doors and listening to the personal experience of professionals.
So Foster's suggestion was of great reference value to her, which also allowed Purficott to quickly conceive the design of Steam Armor 2.0 in his mind.
(End of this chapter)