vrcanaries Chapter 1490 Armament Upgrade
Chapter 1490 Armament Upgrade
Chapter 1490 Armament Upgrade
Barubare Assembly Hall, President’s Office.
"You flew here from Naguli Village in just one day?!"
Gordon, who had just rushed back from the depths of the desert, stared.
As far as I can remember, even the Dragon Knowledge Ship of the Dragon Calendar Institute doesn't have this speed.
At least not six or seven years ago.
Guildmaster Balubare shrugged. "Surprised, right? I had the same reaction as you when I first heard the news."
On the side, Hayata, who had explained it more than once, said helplessly: “I heard from Isana that it uses the latest engine technology of the Earth Dragon Tribe.
The advantages are obvious, the speed is extremely fast.
There are also many disadvantages. The first is that the engine cannot be miniaturized and can only be used on large airships such as airships.
The amount of fuel coal consumed is several times that of conventional engines, and the structure of the engine itself is not perfect. If it runs at high speed for a long time, the probability of failure is relatively high.
This time when we came back, the engine had blown up, and now Isana is there with people repairing it."
"Can it be fixed?" Gordon demanded.
"She said it's not a big problem. Besides, we have the help of the mechanical craftsmen in Barubare. It will only take a day or two at most."
"Is that so?" Gordon mused.
"What? Do you think this new engine is not stable enough? Maybe it would be better to change back to the original model?" Hayata asked.
When it comes to combat, stability is often far more important than performance.
"That's not necessary." Gordon thought for a moment, then walked to the map hanging on the wall and said, "In this operation, we need to lure the Swallowing Abyss Dragon to this location."
He tapped the map with his finger and said, "There is a small canyon here. After our investigation, we found that this is the most suitable location for the decisive battle.
It would take at least half a day to walk from the sand plain that the Devouring Abyss Dragon used as its lair to this canyon due to the terrain.
Conventional airships can compress this period of time into half an hour, but the probability of being caught up by the Abyss-Swallowing Dragon and shot down is very high.
But if it is the Isana, it will definitely be faster and the whole luring process will not take too long, so even if there are defects in the engine stability, it is an acceptable shortcoming.
What I'm thinking now is that if the Isana's flying speed is completely superior to that of the Devouring Dragon, the battle plan might be improved.
There is no need for us to lead the Swallowing Abyss Dragon in a straight line towards the ambush circle, as this will easily arouse the Swallowing Abyss Dragon's suspicion.
You can control the distance and take it for a few more circles in the sky, which will consume its energy and lower its vigilance.
In this way, the success rate of the induction plan should be greatly improved. "
"Wow, fighting while walking, this is the tactic that suits our Isana." The old man laughed proudly, "What's the point of running all the time? The Isana has also killed an ancient dragon before!"
Gordon grinned. That was true.
The old man adjusted the brim of his hat, “But if that’s the case, the weapons on the Isana must be replaced.
The heavy crossbow has a slow firing rate. During an aerial chase, both sides are moving at high speed and have to keep a distance from the Swallowing Abyss Dragon, so it is too difficult to hit it accurately.
Not to mention the artillery, that stuff shouldn't be installed on an airship.
Well, we should get some newer weapons after all!"
"For example?" Hayata asked carefully.
She knew the old man's character too well. Although he was quite old, his love for new things was even greater than that of young people like them.
"Rapid-fire cannon! Of course it's a rapid-fire cannon!"
The old man slammed the table, and he seemed to be very excited. "I wanted to persuade the captains of the Dragon Boat Fleet to update their weapons before, but I couldn't convince those stubborn old guys.
They say rapid-fire cannons are just fancy stuff, and crossbows and artillery are more reliable!
This is sheer nonsense! If it weren't for the fact that the heavy crossbow can fire restraining bullets, it would have been completely eliminated by the rapid-fire cannon long ago!"
Looking at the aggressive leader, Gordon and Hayata chose to keep silent.
What the former said was not without reason. They had all had some contact with rapid-fire cannons and heavy crossbows.
In terms of firing rate and destructive power, the rapid-fire cannon is undoubtedly overwhelming the crossbow.
If it weren't for the complex structure and high cost of rapid-fire cannons, the special ammunition drums would be consumed very quickly, and the shells would be far more expensive than the crossbow arrows used specifically for crossbows.
The statement that rapid-fire cannons will completely replace crossbows is no joke.
"So what you mean is to remove the crossbows and cannons on the Isana and replace them with rapid-fire cannons?" Gordon asked tentatively.
"That's right! Instead of letting the heavy cannons and shells take up the weight, it's better to bring a few more drums!
This way, there is no need to arrange for archers to go aboard and operate the crossbow. Everyone can use the rapid-fire cannon. Just pull the trigger at the target, shoot and empty the magazine, and that's it!"
"It seems...it is feasible." Gordon thought about it and found that what the old man said made sense.
The power of a single-shot rapid-fire cannon is average, and high-speed continuous firing is unlikely to cause effective damage to a thick-skinned creature like the Swallowing Abyss Dragon.
But the crackling sound is perfect for attracting the target's attention.
"So can we find rapid-fire cannons in Barubare?" Hayata couldn't help but ask.
Due to cost reasons, this weapon is not popular. She has only seen it in Yanhuo Village, where the mechanical technology is extremely advanced, and in the New World.
"Of course!" The old man looked prepared, "In order to give the captains of the dragon boats a more intuitive experience, I asked the merchants to get two from Yanhuo Village.
It is still in the warehouse, almost new, just right for installation on the Isana!"
Hayata's face immediately showed an expression of understanding.
She glanced at the old man and said, "The hole of wasted funds can finally be reasonably filled, right?"
"Well, don't talk nonsense, this is called foresight."
After discussing some tactical details with the president, Gordon and Hayata temporarily left the meeting place.
Repairs to the Isana and replacement of rapid-fire guns, transport of artillery and crossbows by the craftsmen, arrangement of the battle site, and various other tasks related to overall planning and coordination.
These are not things they need to worry about.
Next, they just need to conserve their energy and wait for the decisive battle in a few days.
Balubare seems particularly lively under the cover of night.
Stalls were set up one after another, and the lanterns and kerosene lamps hanging beside the stalls illuminated one street after another.
If viewed from the air, Balubare looks like a huge spider web made up of lights.
Gordon, who had been busy running around for a few days, slowed down his pace a little and said, "I just noticed that the people here don't seem to be nervous at all.
The guild has already issued a state of emergency declaration."
"Maybe we're used to it." Hayata and Gordon walked side by side. "For people here, emergency declarations happen at least once or twice a year."
"The big heart that was trained by the Haoshan Dragon."
"By the way, where is Pork Chop? Isn't he with you?" Hayata glanced behind Gordon.
"That guy is busy. He said he wants to make an unprecedented big bomb. I don't dare to think about it."
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"Don't worry about that guy for now, meow!"
Xianglan, who was following Hayata, suddenly jumped out and asked, "Where are Hayata and Gordon going now, meow?"
"What? You want to invite us to your house for dinner?" Gordon teased.
"What are you thinking about, meow." Xianglan licked her paw, "My family has already moved to Rocklark, meow.
But meow, I do have a store I want to go to, meow!"
(End of this chapter)