Chapter 1260 - Envoy-class Starship (2/2)

It was no exaggeration to say that the tonnage of the Envoy-class starship could outclass an entire aircraft carrier battle group.

Unlike marine ships, starship allowed for more creativity in design. As long as the strength of material permitted and the engine power was sufficient, without considering the cost, Future Heavy Industries could double the tonnage of the starship, but it would be unnecessary.

The significance of the “Envoy-class” was mainly to achieve a breakthrough from zero to one. The ship would be the training ground for the officers and combatants of the future Earth Defense Alliance fleet. The current tonnage would be more than sufficient for this task.

What’s more, increasing the tonnage to the starship would not necessarily have a positive impact on the combat effectiveness. The key was to use every inch of space available to maximize the power per tonnage.

Therefore, future million-ton class starship would be based on Envoy-class and further modified. Once the design was optimized, the tonnage would be increased to the next threshold.

It was also the direction Jiang Chen gave to Future Heavy Industries.

“Jean, search in the database for me. Look at how long until the completion of the Envoy-class,” Jiang Chen leaned back against his chair and said to the air.

The signal light of the watch flickered, and the holographic appearance of Jean appeared beside his hand.

A stream of data flashed through Jean’s pupils, and she quickly replied.

“Based on the latest information on file, the main engine circuit review has been completed. Only the last two inspection steps are needed. It is expected to be officially completed in mid-April.”

Jiang Chen nodded.

“What about Future Military? How is the progress on the weapon module?”

“…searching…”

Another stream of data appeared.

Soon, a list was presented to Jiang Chen.

When Future Heavy Industries built the fleet, Future Military was also busy working.

From missile launchers to ship-borne electromagnetic pulse cannons, to weapons such as high-power laser beams beyond this era, even plasma torpedoes that were still in the experimental stage… Any weapons that Pan-Asia Cooperation once thought of, Jiang Chen established corresponding projects.

Although based on the plan of the Earth Defense Alliance, this first-generation starship was designed for training and designing purposes with no weapons installed. But when necessary, the starship could be fully equipped with weapon modules that rule the Solar System.

Just as Jiang Chen appreciated the results of Future Military, there was a knock on his door

His index finger swiped in the air, and all the holographic screens and three-dimensional images were gathered together. Jiang Chen then looked to the door.

“Please come in.”

The door was pushed open, and a rare guest, Dr. Amos, came in.

“Is there something you need?” Jiang Chen looked at him in surprise.

“It’s about Project 071.” After he grabbed a chair, Amos sat down. It seemed that he felt that he was a bit too casual as he looked at Jiang Chen apologetically and asked, “Umm, you don’t mind right–”

“Of course not, just sit down.” Jiang Chen laughed. “Compared to the small details, I’m more fascinated with what you discovered.”

“I found the lost drone.”

“You found it!?” Jiang Chen looked at him, astounded, as he immediately sat up straight.

“Yes.” Amos nodded and said seriously. “Not just that. I also found some special things in the ruins through the drone. Perhaps those things can explain why we encountered those monsters on Mars.”