An Unscientific Mechanic

Chapter 67 R&D work begins

Ian paused for a while, looking at the old men who had surprise glances.

“In addition, the position and energy pipeline for carrying large-scale weapons are reserved under the bow.”

“Large armed forces?”

“Yes, the Mega Particle cannon has its limits after all. At this stage, the Mega Particle Cannon, a single Magellan-class cannon can’t even sink the Salamis in one shot, and the main cannon is used to strike large objects. For example, the effect of a large meteorite cosmic fortress is not very good. The use of nuclear weapons is not good, so I think we need some large equipment for demolition.”

“Do you have any ideas for these large-scale equipment for demolition?”

“There are some, such as the 15-meter-caliber mega particle cannon, the electromagnetic cannon that fires 6-meter-diameter shells, and the large plasma cannon. I think the Federation should be able to develop related products in about two years. No, the reserved position can also be hung on a large anti-ship missile or another main gun.”

Several old men looked at each other, and they were clear in their hearts.

“How complete is the new cruiser you designed.”

“It’s less than 50%. I don’t have permission to read many technical materials.”

“Then the design of the new hull and the development of the demolition equipment you mentioned, which side do you want to host.”

“The design of the new hull, the three large-scale weapons I found in the base materials, I think they should be able to be used after modernization and upgrades.”

“Very good, then we will arrange for other research groups to tackle key problems, and the new turret you designed will also be installed on the next batch of cruisers after the test is completed. In addition, regarding the new cruiser, we hope to see the finished drawings within half a year. We can see the launch of the new cruiser in two years, right?”

“no problem.”

“Disband, Lieutenant Vasty.”

“Yes! Huh?”

“Your two achievements are enough for you to move up, go.”

Ian saluted again and left the meeting room.

“Unexpectedly, the federation’s big ship cannons are so serious. When they see the new type of cruiser, their eyes are bright.” Ian thought to himself.

“How is it?” Tim Ray waited at the door of the meeting room.

“If the test is passed, it will be applied to the next batch of cruisers. I was transferred to design the new cruiser. Director Lei.”

“New cruiser? Did you go back and get it just now?”

“Well, the design I made in my spare time, I didn’t expect the old gentlemen to hope this design can be completed.”

“That’s really congratulations, Director Vasti. If the new cruiser is adopted, your days of prosperity are just around the corner.”

“Thanks to your good words, Director Lei.”

“Let’s go, take you some good food, today is a good day for your promotion.”

Then Tim Ray drove Ian to… another canteen at the base. Seeing Ian’s shocked expression, Tim Ray didn’t care, “Do you think there will be a restaurant in this South American jungle? And this base is a secret base, it’s impossible to open a restaurant around it. This canteen is a high-level military officer. The master’s craftsmanship is pretty good.”

“Jun Ian, what do you think the future war will look like? I don’t know why, but I always feel that the future war will be completely different.” Tim Ray put down the beer in his hand.

“Who knows, since the Minovsky particle was discovered, science and technology in the military can be said to be changing with each passing day. I heard that an agency is demonstrating the Minovsky particle flying device, is it true?” Ian put down Took the steak in hand.

“Inquiring about federal secrets is not a favorite, Ian Jun, but I did hear that there is a device that allows warships to fly in the atmosphere. Why do you want to participate?”

“No, I just want to install it on a new ship, so I can design an aerospace warship. The Federal Army’s aviation capabilities should be greatly enhanced.”

“It’s also possible that there will be no Federal Army…This design may cause trouble. The Space Army wants to annex the Army not a day or two. If you assemble a dual-purpose ship, the generals of the Army may kill you. Don’t mention this. , But remember to reserve room for upgrades.”

“Hmm… I heard that Director Lei, your teacher, is Dr. Minovsky? What is his opinion about the future equipment?”

“Doctor him, he admires large robots very much.” Tim Ray took a sip of wine. “None of us who are students support him very much. The Federation just treats his idea as a big toy for wasting money. I heard that Zeon has already A mobile weapon called ms was developed, but there is no substantial evidence.”

“Ms?” Ian leaked a confused expression very cooperatively. “what is that?”

“If the doctor develops according to his plan at the time, then the MS is about 20 meters high, equipped with a Minovsky reactor, using large-caliber machine guns and rocket launchers as weapons. However, Zeon will really produce this. Is it a human weapon?”

“The particle discovered by Dr. Minovsky has changed a lot of existing mechanisms. Maybe he has a reason to admire large robots.” Ian looked for a barely reliable reason. “And as long as Dr. Minovsky can prove that a large robot can surpass the performance of a swordfish space fighter in actual combat, then Zeon will definitely use the robot called ms.”

“Yes, Zeon, I won’t let go of any opportunity to strengthen myself. That country is going crazy.”

“Zeon…” Ian didn’t want to see the crazy one-week war, let alone the frenzied one-year war.

It was a tragedy that killed more than 6 billion people.

“Don’t mention those, Jun Yi, do you have any arrangements now, including personnel and equipment. I will fight for you more resources so that you can complete the new project as soon as possible.”

“Thank you very much, Director Lei. I don’t know the people here. Please help recommend some experts on radar and observation equipment. I don’t know much about this. There are also experts on the Mega Particle Cannon. I don’t know it very well. In addition, I need the calculation resources of the supercomputer and the data of the previous ships of the Federation. There are some structures I need to refer to the previous ships.”

Otherwise I can’t explain the fact that I opened up…

“No problem, wrap it on me.”

Half a month later, the new appointment letter of the Federation came down. Lieutenant Ian Vasty was appointed as the development director of the new generation of cruisers of the Federation, and a development team composed of 50 people was established to carry out the development of the new generation of cruisers and ordered Lieutenant Ian Vasty must submit the finished blueprint before January 1, 0076, and produce a new cruiser prototype before January 1, 0078.

“Everyone, this is an arduous task.” Ian took the appointment letter and looked at the 49 federal scientists who were reporting along with the appointment letter. Ian Alexander, at the same time, felt that the work arrangements within the Federation were simply fucking. How can a lieutenant lead this bunch of military scientists above lieutenant colonel?

“Don’t be under pressure, Director Vasti, we will follow your orders to carry out research work. No one here cares about the issue of military rank. There will only be two types of people, the development director and the researcher, in a research group.”

I believe you have a ghost… All these people have expressions on their faces, “How can you lead Lao Tzu, Ho Tzu, Lao Tzu is going to make trouble.”

“Then trouble you all, I need to get a general understanding of your abilities in order to assign a good job. Please go back and rest first, and we will officially start our development work in three days.”

There was no answer, no salute, and everyone left in twos and threes.

Say you don’t care about your military rank? Does this leave me here?

Ian Qiang resisted the urge to set sacks one by one, turned and left, calling Tim Ray on the way.

“Director Lei, the ranks of the researchers on my side are all higher than mine. How should I adjust them…”

“Don’t worry too much, Ian Jun. This situation often occurs in this base. Four years ago, the development environment of the Swordfish fighter was worse than yours this time. That time, a newly graduated researcher proposed the development of the Swordfish fighter. The prototype, and then the committee asked him to take several general-level researchers to conduct research, which was not a perfect task.

After all, they are just not convinced of your age, as long as you have enough ability, they will not leak their attitude today. In the research group, the director’s order is absolute, and there really is no situation where military ranks dominate people. Moreover, they stopped a lot of their own scientific research projects this time to achieve your results, so be considerate. After this, your military rank will surpass most of them. . ”

“Well, thank you, Director Lei, am I still worried about how to talk to this group of superiors? I probably understand.”

“Just understand, and strive to produce results as soon as possible.”

Ian returned to the room, called up the information of the 49 people who came today, and checked it carefully.

“Lieutenant Colonel Lee Perry, a thermonuclear rocket engine expert, was once responsible for the development of Magellan-class engines.”

“Colonel Charlie Edward, an expert on spaceship structure, once presided over the development of the Salamis class and Magellan.”

“Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Deakin, expert in high-energy particle weapons…”

Ian looked at the introductions of these big guys and was taken aback. Did the Federation squeeze all the big guys involved in the new cruiser?

Two days later, Ian finally sorted out the work schedule and waited for the assignment of work. After Ian sent a group notice to his team members to start work the next day, he went to rest.

The next morning, Ian got up early and brought the folder to the large research room allocated by the base early to wait for everyone to arrive. But when I opened the door, Ian found that all the team members had arrived.

“Good morning, everyone, come here so early.” Ian was a little embarrassed. He still wanted to wait for the team members to come. He didn’t expect this group of people to work so enthusiastically.

“Director Vasty, we have been idle for two days, and we also look forward to the birth of the new cruiser.” Ian finally knows who is always talking, Colonel Edward, the current federal battleship Salamis and Magellan. It’s no wonder that designers of the highest level can speak on behalf of this group of bigwigs.

“Understand, I will assign the work now. Colonel Edward, this is the draft of the ship and Magellan-class upgrade that I have designed now. The structural part has been basically completed. Please check the omissions and fill in the vacancies.” Ian gave Colonel Edwards. The assignment book, marked with the data code required for his work.

“Lieutenant Colonel Deakin, Lieutenant Colonel Nolan, I hope you will develop two new types of main guns, a triple-mounted main gun, the power of a single barrel is at least the same as that of the existing Magellan-class main gun, but the rate of fire is increased by at least 20%. This twin-mounted main gun requires a single shot to sink Zeon’s upcoming Musai-class. In addition, Major Niu Wenjun will work with you to develop both live ammunition and beam gun barrels.”

“live ammunition?”

“Live ammunition, I think there may be a device that can neutralize Mega particles in the future. We must plan ahead.”

“understand.”

“Lieutenant Colonel Tanaka, you go to develop a device to counter the particle beam. The current armor is too weak for the Mega Particle Cannon.”

“Yes.”

“Major Yang, you have developed a sufficiently excellent optical device. I remember that Minovsky particles can interfere with electromagnetic waves. We need to look for the environment assuming that the radar is completely ineffective.”

“Yes!”

“…”

It took a long time for Ian to distribute the work, 49 people, almost involved in all aspects of the battleship.

“Emmm… it seems that there is no paint expert, forget it, anyway, the radar can’t be used, and the invisible paint is a waste.”

Then Ian started his own research and development work-gravitational radar and rechargeable armor. Radar can’t be used. I can always scan your gravity. No matter how powerful your Minovsky particles are, they can’t interfere with gravitational waves.

Then Ian suddenly remembered that the Minov particle vehicle… is an anti-gravity vehicle.

“Damn… don’t overturn the car then.”

“Director Vasty, I basically read it again. The new cruiser you designed is based on the Magellan class?”

“Yeah Ian looked up at Colonel Edward next to him now.” The Magellan design is very classic and the shape is very beautiful. ”

“Excuse me, but I don’t think Magellan’s improved models need to be considered.”

“Huh? Why?” Ian was denied the plan for the first time.

“Because of cost issues. It is tempting to remove the side bridges on both sides of the Magellan class and install two box-shaped Gnaku hulls and add two main guns. However, the cost of modification has exceeded the production of two. The cost of building a Salamis class plus a Columbus class is also too great. Moreover, the facility upgrade and transformation project in the ship is too large. If it is newly manufactured as a brand new aircraft carrier cruiser, this is a good integrated warship, but, The cost of building a new and improved Magellan class is estimated to be close to 80% of the new cruiser, but the combat efficiency may only be 50% of the new cruiser.”

“Really…I thought that the cost of installing two ganakus would not be too high…”

In the 00 world, the application of 3d printing technology does make the cost of this additional hull not too high. But it seems that uc does not have such a convenient technology…