Chapter 1002 13-1
Viola's side is studying sending troops, and Yang Yiyi's side is on the way. Overall, the situation is stable and improving.
Only Alyssa was anxious.
She couldn't wait to chase her starship, but the repair and replacement work of the Swan had not yet been completed, so she could only watch helplessly every day.
In the ship repair yard, bright red banners were hung, fluttering in the air currents lifted up in the microgravity environment.
A group of maintenance workers put on solemn robes, placed a huge magnet table next to the berth, provided all the tribute incense burners, and even got a big bell, and then began the ritual of appeasing the machine spirit.
Ring the bell once! Push the lever to activate the piston and pump!
Ring the bell twice! Press the button to start the engine, ignite the turbine and breathe life into it!
Ring the bell three times! Sing in unison, praising all opportunities...
Damn it.
In short, with the accompaniment of the ringing of bells, the ceremony to appease the machine spirit began. After more than an hour of tossing, all the ritual supplies were removed and work began.
The engine of the Swan has been repaired. After all, the damage was not too big. The maintenance worker spent two days fixing it and also performed maintenance on it.
The reason why the ceremony to appease the machine soul is being held now is because the next step is to cut the armor plate and upgrade the Swan as a whole.
If repairing the engine is only equivalent to outpatient-level surgery, then the overall upgrade that needs to be done now is no less than an internal organ transplant. Almost everything on the Swan has to be replaced except the main body.
Of course, this requires a ceremony to tell the machine soul that we are trying to make you better, not tear you apart, so don't get mad.
Although they didn't know that these operations were actually unnecessary, after all, the Swan was under Li Chengqi's control.
This is just like the fleet must have a ceremony before leaving port, almost all for good luck.
Since the Swan was temporarily unable to move, the people on board were living in the royalist base during this period.
The most excited one among them is Shanafia. She runs around on Benben the Golem every day, feeling like a child going on an adventure.
Most of the others are hiding in their own rooms, and they are usually seen only when eating or taking a walk.
The only ones who come to the dock most often to check on the Swan are Alyssa and Vilania.
Alyssa was here to supervise the progress of the repairs. She wished she could repair the ship at the speed of light herself and set off immediately.
Even though she knew that if she went to help, it would be a disservice.
Villania is even simpler. She is a scholar after all, and she cares more about what technology the royalists plan to equip the Swan with. This warship produced by the Kingdom of Storms has been transformed by the technology of the Red Maple Empire. The beauty of the Tejas fighter jet built by India's Asan stands out in one stitch.
"You are indeed here."
Eunice floated up from below and landed on the plank road holding on to the railing.
"What, are you worried that your ship will be transformed beyond recognition?"
"It's impossible to say I'm not worried, but I'm more concerned about when I can leave the port."
"It will be very soon, no more than ten days at most."
This has been a long time coming.
Seeing Alyssa's lack of interest, Eunice took out a memory stick and threw it to her.
"Seeing how bored you are, I'll give you something nice."
"What's this?"
"I have the latest information about Carlos on your starship. I believe you will definitely use it when you go to chase the starship. It can be regarded as my after-sales service."
Due to unexpected circumstances, the Swan had to stay for a long time. As a result, the starship route data given by Eunice was outdated, so Eunice updated it again this time.
Alyssa grabbed the floating data rod, but instead of thanking her, she looked at Eunice alertly:
"What do you want to do again?"
This woman is by no means a simple information dealer. Alyssa always feels that she is playing a big game of chess, and she must be careful not to be treated as a pawn. "It makes me so sad that you doubt me so much."
He said this, but still maintained a perfect business smile on his face.
"I just think there will definitely be opportunities for us to work together in the future."
Alyssa didn't really want to continue cooperating with Eunice. This person had so much energy behind him that he dared to get involved in the internal affairs of the Red Maple Republic. Who knew what business she had left unsaid.
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At the same time, on the other side of the base.
Fang Lanyin pressed the button to turn on the shading effect of the glass. Through the glass window and the radar in front of her, she could accurately lock on a small aircraft that was flying outside.
"how are you feeling?"
"It's okay, but that's about it."
Li Chengqi replied:
"The performance of this so-called experimental machine is not much higher than that of ordinary space fighters."
In addition to overhauling the Swan, the Loyalists also provided several aircraft to fill the Swan's hangars.
The one driven by Li Chengqi was one of them, and it was said that it was a test machine built with no expense spared.
Perhaps because of the impression of Gundam, Li Chengqi felt that the testing machine should have incredible performance and cost. The mass production machine would definitely reduce its performance to facilitate mass production. The testing machine is mainly used to experiment with new technologies. It’s just a platform.
But as far as the current driving experience is concerned, it’s really not that strong.
This testing machine does not have a clear name. The name is a code composed of a series of letters in common language, and the document refers to it as '13-1'.
In fact, it is the first test machine of the 13th experimental project.
The two most critical indicators of acceleration performance and rotation performance feel a little better than ordinary space fighters, but they are only a little better, not as good as the mobility of the magic mecha.
Since the late model of the Zaku 2 self-destructed, the Swan currently does not have the extra energy and materials to create new ones. If Li Chengqi doesn't fly this thing, if anything happens, he may have to fly the Manta Ray again. .
Li Chengqi had expectations for the performance of this test machine, but obviously, the actual experience did not live up to his expectations.
Fang Lanyin took the test machine's maintenance manual, looked through it, and said casually: "This test machine is equipped with an additional speed limiting device. Perhaps this is the reason for its low performance."
"Why?"
"Probably because the human body can't bear it."
People on Earth can field hypersonic missiles flying at Mach 10, but they cannot field fighter jets flying at Mach 10.
One of the problems is that drivers can't stand it.
Of course, Li Chengqi didn't have to worry about overloading, so he asked Fang Lanyin:
"How to relieve it?"
"The maintenance manual says that the speed limiter can be controlled by the avionics system. If you look for it, you should be able to disable it by yourself."
Li Chengqi opened the ability disk and looked at it while turning it around.
This test machine had many functions. After two turns, Li Chengqi saw the option to release the speed limiter.
It's really troublesome. Go back and ask Fang Lanyin to remove the speed limiter directly.
Pressing the OK button, almost at the same time, the brightness of the engine light more than doubled, which was a bit dazzling, and the speed was increasing at an exaggerated rate like a stopwatch. At one point, the starlight Li Chengqi saw shifted. …
(End of chapter)