173 Kinetic Skeleton (1/2)

Chapter 173: Kinetic Skeleton

Translator: _Min_Editor: Rundi

Comparing direct firepower, a soldier wearing a T-3 power armor had no inherent difference to a mutated human with a steel plate covering the front of its body.

In a one on one scenario, power armor, with its high mobility and adaptability, would quickly take down the almost defenseless back of the mutated human. But if it escalated to a full-scale battle, the power armors advantage would be mitigated as the battle would usually turn into cover fire.

During the last crossfire with the mutated human, Jiang Chen already learned his lesson.

The 10 T-3 power armors had no advantage in firepower against the thirty something mutated human. It was even fair to say that they were at a disadvantage the entire time. In the end, they barely won with the advantageous positioning they had, but they lost with the cost of one power armor and multiple backup fuel rods.

If Jiang Chen had a few more cannons, the situation would be drastically different.

At the same time, the ability to produce heavy weaponry was fundamental to the existence of a survival base.

From any perspective, Fishbone Base must develop its own heavy weaponry!

So Jiang Chen already started doing that.

The electric pulse cannon technology he purchased from Zhao Chenwu had been completely understood by the scientists at the base. Although the production condition at the base was still limited, after half a month, the Fishbone Base workers still managed to use the limited facility to manufacture six electric pulse cannons.

This vehicle mounted electric pulse cannon was used as the primary weapon on the tank during the war, but right now it was obviously not feasible to acquire a tank. Therefore, Jiang Chen thought of a compromise.

Wield the electric pulse cannon onto the improved truck, and use steel reinforcement to strengthen the armor of the truck. Then, place a soldier on top to fire the cannon.

Therefore, the odd looking electric pulse cannon vehicle was created by Jiang Chen's wild imagination.

Also, he gave this thing a name that couldn't be more childish - Tiger.

Low armor, medium mobility, high range, high damage. It was extremely effective in rural areas with scattered structures, but it was a target in the city. Although the design was extreme, they had to work with what they had.

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On the other hand, following the production of the hummingbird drone, patrolling outside of the base has been passed on to those palm sized little guys. The hummingbird drone has built up a force of over one hundred units, which was more than enough to create an attack force. Although those little guys carried a limited amount of ammo, once there were enough of them, they were capable of deadly attacks.

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The attack on Shenxiang Town was set to be five days later. The survivors in the base had since been busy.

Although attacking in the winter didn't sound like the smartest decision, since it was the boss's decision, they would relentlessly execute it.

The military production factory worked around the clock, and the workers under Jiang Chen's instructions installed the electric pulse cannon on the back of the modified trucks. The training ground then became crowded as the soldiers in winter suits, under the command of Cheng Weiguo, began to train.

Although everyone was preparing relentlessly, Jiang Chen wasn't too concerned about this attack.

It was only a force of 40 mutated humans. Not only did the Fishbone base have the fire support from the Tiger, but they also had helicopters that acted as gunships.

Leaving the mansion wearing a thick winter suit, Jiang Chen headed straight to Jiang Lin's lab.

For the scientist passionate about aerospace, Jiang Chen had a keen interest in him. Not only did Jiang Chen clean out a lab for him, but he also gave him a budget of 1000 crystals a month to purchase related equipment.

Although aerospace technology was not helpful to the Fishbone base now, if rockets were created, not only can they be shot into the sky, but if they're shot downwards, they could be used as missiles.

Of course, the purpose of the trip was not to inquire about the missiles, but for something else.

When he pushed opened the lab door, Jiang Chen stepped into the room, and quickly closed the door behind him.

He shook off the snow on his body before walking inside the room.

”Ahem, what are you working on?”

A dazzling amount of electronic parts were randomly stored in the corner of the room. Some of them were needed for the launch of the rockets, and some of them were junk he brought back from Fake Leg Specialty store. Although Jiang Lin didn't plan to continue his father's business, he still moved his stuff here.

”Rocket engine...” Jiang Lin wore protective goggles with a welding tool in his hand as he concentrated on the parts on the table.

Looking at the grease covered hair, Jiang Chen didn't want to guess the last time he showered.

It's great to be passionate about your own business, but...

”Did you complete the task I gave you?” Jiang Chen walked over to a mechanical leg lying on the ground as he stood beside him.

”Done. It's on the shelf to your right, and the manual is on the shelf next to it.” Jiang Lin said as carefully wielded a single microchip onto the engine, not turning his head.

”Just need to wait till the weather clears up... Install a smart power control into the engine, and then install signal blockage at the tip of the rocket. I am a genius,” Jiang Lin mustered to himself as he looked ecstatic.

Although Jiang Chen didn't know why.

”Kinetic skeleton, model K1”. A line of small words was engraved on the metal strip as Jiang Chen read it out loud.