Chapter 3063 Gravity Navigation
After arranging everything for the defense of the galaxy, Soshyan boarded Wotan's Hammer-class battleship Wavebreaker, and only took the 1st Company, 9th Company, and Vidrian with him The castle lord and his kill squad.
The reason why we brought the Ninth Company this time was because they had a large number of veterans. On the other hand, we also wanted to use this opportunity to enhance our relationship with the soldiers of the Ninth Company. After becoming the blood descendants of the legion, Soshyan has not had much time to really get to know them, and this time can be regarded as an opportunity.
“Now we are about to leave the navigation route of the gravity slingshot, and no Tyranids have been found nearby.”
Several colorful panels appeared in front of Barak Byrno. It shows the situation of the surrounding space and the status of the fleet's navigation. This is also Soshyan's first experience using the gravity slingshot mode for navigation. However, when the Wotan fleet started their unique engine, after a short period of accumulation, the huge The ship was immediately thrown out of the galaxy like a cannonball, but inside it, there was no whistling sound of energy flowing away.
Soshyan has been observing this process. From inside the ship, he saw that the rapid fading of distant galaxies was so subtle, as if the stars were being swallowed by the infinitely expanding darkness. Finally, when he noticed that the void was so silent, he realized that they had become silent. Wu Xijian left the area covered by the Tyranid Hive Mind.
Since he really didn’t know much about physics, Soshyan really didn’t know why there were no stars visible outside the bridge’s window.
He also asked the Hearthborn captain, after entering the gravity slingshot voyage, were they still sailing in the universe?
The other party replied that they were sailing in the universe, but in the void of the universe.
What is nothingness? The other party's explanation was very vague. Nothingness not only exists in the gaps between the dimensions of reality, but also exists in the gaps. Since it is nowhere, it can be everything.
This scientific concept, which is close to philosophy, is like a wordless book for Soshyan. It is not surprising that he cannot understand it.
However, by analogy, the Tyranid Hive's method of galactic navigation should also be in this state. No wonder the Hive Fleet looks slow, but in fact it is extremely sudden and fast.
Although the gravity slingshot is not as fast as subspace navigation, especially when traveling over long distances, it is really much more flexible than subspace navigation, especially in a sector-level battlefield. The key is not yet Disturbed by subspace storms, if human ships had similar technology, they would not be so passive in many cases, turning the war into a gamble purely based on luck. One of the reasons why the Gothic War was so difficult was that although There were many fleets supported by the empire, but they were disrupted by subspace storms and could not reach their destination on time.
Soshyan also tentatively asked what would happen if this kind of gravity slingshot engine was installed on a human ship.
Barak Byrno only answered one sentence——
Will fall apart like a toy.
After he asked carefully, the other party told him that the Wotan Federation has been studying the imperial ships and concluded that the overall structure of the imperial ships cannot adapt to the navigation mode of gravity slingshot unless Make subversive changes to the overall design of the ship, but this will never happen due to the existence of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Therefore, the Wotan Federation does not worry that the Empire will obtain corresponding benefits from the wreckage of their ships. Engine technology.
If Soshyan thinks about it carefully, it is true that over the years, many Wotan ships have crashed or disappeared in various places in the galaxy, and some of them must have fallen into the hands of the Empire. If the Adeptus Mechanicus If you can use this technology, you may have already used it.
"It is expected to slow down to the safety threshold in ten minutes, and then dive to the sky." Just when Barak Byrno introduced the next sailing route to Soshyan in detail, A sturdy figure walked over. Its appearance was no different from other furnace descendants, except that its head was covered with an opaque silver-plated cover. It looked like a furnace descendant that had sealed itself, even in its exoskeleton armor. He was also wearing a white apron and a chef's hat on his head.
It held a plate in its hand. There were two metal wine glasses, one large and one small. The larger one was bigger than its head, but there were no bumps along the way. The cups were filled with white foam.
"Commander, your Bergmann beer, the guest, and yours."
A gentle and deep male voice came out from under the helmet, and Baierno then "bent over" with difficulty "Stretched out his hand and picked up the two wine glasses. Both glasses were made of pure metal. One of them was obviously prepared for Soshyan. It was as big as a wine barrel, but it was still picked up with one hand. This shows the huge power of the furnace descendant. , even without the help of power armor, it is not much weaker than the Astartes.
“I’m thirsty after all.”
When Soshiyang took the glass, Byrno could not wait to raise the glass, took a sip, and exclaimed happily Even though his beard was still stained with foam, it didn't feel inappropriate at all.
This is also what puzzles him the most about Hearthborn culture.
Soshyan turned his head and looked at the other side of the bridge. In this military important place, a place that should be extremely serious and serious, there are a pile of wooden wine barrels in the corner. These wine barrels There is a pattern on the front, which is a Hearthborn wearing overalls with red rosacea, a pot belly and a big beard. He is holding a wooden barrel in his left hand and raising a thumbs up with his right hand. There is a line under the icon. Soshyan could roughly read the text, which said "Bergmann Liquor Company"--and there was a line of small words next to it, "Happy Hour is about to begin."
Hundreds of wine barrels are connected to a machine with many hoses. There are furnace men or iron men wearing aprons constantly taking away the filled beer glasses from the machine. Sent to all parts of the bridge.
As far as Soshyan knows, even the most unprofessional military will not allow drinking while performing combat missions.
No, let alone the military, even in ordinary factories or other formal occasions, no one will be allowed to drink on duty.
But here at Furnace Yi, he saw a completely different environment. Although the overall atmosphere was still serious, there was a unique sense of relaxation everywhere. For example, Furnace Yi near the fire control station would touch him from time to time. A cup.
"Is it not to your liking?"
Seeing Soshyan's hesitation, Byrno asked doubtfully. Soshyan smiled slightly and raised his glass to drink.
After refrigeration, the Bergmann beer is refreshing and sweet, and has a mellow and unique aftertaste. Even Soshiyang, who has been tasted by Ada's wine, has to admit that this is a quality. Very good wine.