174 Out of stock? (1/2)
Chapter 174: Out of stock?
Translator: _Min_Editor: Rundi
If the power armor were the full body armor of the knight, then the kinetic skeleton would be an infantry's chainmail.
The entire mass was less than ten kgs. The supermolecular polyethylene could guard 7-12 rounds of point-blank shots from a 7.62 mm assault. If it were an assault rifle from the modern world, it would not even make a dent in the armor.
Afer equipping, the maximum weight carried by a single soldier would increase to 300 kilograms.
The power source was two pieces of battery the size of a fist and was placed above the pelvis area. After a complete charge, it would allow the equipped person to run at a speed of 12 km/hour carrying the 300 kilograms for one hour. Or, it could operate in normal combat conditions for 12 hours. The power could be charged through solar cells, or it could instantly be replenished with crystals.
It was fair to say, other than the aerospace technology that has yet to see results, a significant factor that Jiang Chen considered when recruiting Jiang Lin was the kinetic skeleton technology of the Fake Leg Specialty store. Although he didn't manage to continue the family business, being forced by his father, he still learned the essential skills.
When he personally experienced the power of Model K1 Kinetic Skeleton, Jiang Chen immediately proposed the feasibility of mass equipping the force.
”Equipping the force?” Jiang Lin was confused when he heard Jiang Chen's question, but then an odd expression appeared on his face. ”Do you know the time and cost to produce a set of kinetic skeleton like this?”
”How much?” Jiang Chen asked carelessly.
”Based on the official price in the Sixth Street, the current set you are wearing cost around 900 crystals. 900 crystals could purchase more than ten slaves if you give them rifles. Regardless of what kind of super soldier, they can't beat ten something rifles.” Jiang Lin let out a sigh as he started to calculate the economics for Jiang Chen.
”But the Sixth Street no longer sells population.”
Jiang Chen pressed the button on his neck as the faint static noise rose again and he took off the kinetic skeleton.
”The Sixth Street doesn't sell population, but other places do. For example Su City. They have the biggest slave market in Suhang province. They'll come to the Sixth Street next spring-” Jiang Lin tried to convince his boss.
”But we can't wait till next spring.” Jiang Chen, with a smile, carried the kinetic skeleton in his hands. ”When the snow melts next year, the mutated human will invade from 7th area to Qingpu. We are the only force that's capable of putting up a defense. Therefore we will face the most pressure from them.”
Hearing that, Jiang Lin's face immediately turned white.
He has never heard about this before. If he had heard about it, he would not have come to work here even if they beat him to death. The reason why he tried to convince the boss to give up the idea of mass production of the kinetic skeleton was the fact that he was worried his own research time for the rocket would be limited.
”Do you regret coming here?” Jiang Chen smiled.
Jiang Lin gulped as he looked away, dishearted. ”No.”
”Don't be afraid. Your heart beat already told me you are regretting it.” Jiang Chen smiled as he patted him on the shoulder without criticising his fear. ”It is okay to be afraid. People fear death for a reason. Since you are afraid, then follow what I have said.”
”I heard that there are a few thousand mutated humans in the Seventh Area,” Jiang Lin strugglingly said.
”To be exact, there are three thousand. Perhaps a bit more than that, but it's not something you need to worry about. Kinetic skeleton must be mass produced. Regardless how many crystals we spend, you must manufacture 50 sets before next year January,” Jiang Chen used an irrefutable voice.
Even with a cost of 900 crystals per set, 50 sets would only be 45,000 crystals. Fishbone base didn't lack money. It was time to convert the wealth accumulated in the early phases into power.
Jiang Lin gulped again as he saw the seriousness in the boss' eyes as he nodded arduously.
”I'll try my best... But it can't be done with just me. I need help.”
”Just tell me how much assistance you need.”
”Let me think... The hand crafted metal skeleton would require ten people, welding the microchips would take 4, drawing the circuit board would need 8, as well as modifying the power system... Based on my estimation, I would require 40 workers to be able to complete a streamlined process. In this case, I could probably manage to complete 50 sets of kinetic skeletons before January.” Jiang Lin had a troubled smile.
There was a total of 200 people in the base. Everyone had their own duties and responsibilities, it was impossible to assemble a team of 40.
But Jiang Chen's following words shocked him.
”I'll give you 80 people. Could you double the production?”
”Sure, but is there enough people in the base?” Jiang Lin had to ask.
”You don't have to worry about it. We'll have plenty of people soon. Right now, you only need to figure out how to design the production line, how to train your team, and what materials must be purchased. The production force will be ready in 5 days.” Jiang Chen laughed.
The Fishbone base didn't have the people, but Shenxiang Town had them.
The seven hundred survivors captured by the mutated humans. He just needed to bring them back.
As to whether they would be obedient or not?
On the wasteland, there was no inherent difference between being captured and being saved.
If they wanted to continue to live, they must be obedient.