Him and their stars.

Chapter 1058 Devil's Throat's New Year's Eve

The ship test, which took place on the last day of 832 in the common calendar, officially ended at five o'clock in the afternoon.

This lightweight warship, tentatively named R33-1, has truly demonstrated amazing performance in front of the builder and the high-level military.

Lieutenant General Carter is really hard to imagine what kind of effect this super-high-speed small warship can have on the battlefield.However, he can at least be sure that the performance of the new ship is at least enough to replace all the assault ships and assault ships.

If the price is moderate, he is even ready to lobby the masters of the National Defense Committee to buy in large quantities, at least to replace those old-fashioned small warships for the two main housekeepers of the Solar System Fleet and the Outer Ring Fleet.

However, this seasoned and prudent senior general immediately realized that if the right thing can be carried out, the whole universe will already be at peace.But in the real world, right and wrong are always relative terms.

As discussed before, the Xinyumen Shipyard and Tulong Machinery Factory have only been established for a year, and they have no foundation on Earth, let alone the small coffers of any big boss.Such a factory, because it is close to the front line, can only do joint repairs and ship materials. How can it be possible to win an order for a new ship?

In other words, if the order is really won, it may harm them instead.

Even so, Lieutenant General Carter still felt it was a pity, so he lowered his voice and said: "...Actually, you can try to find a breakthrough space from the local fleet in the star area."

The two old factory directors looked at each other, and then they suddenly realized that, as the leaders of the factory, they seemed to put all their energy on production management and technological innovation, and never considered the issue of sales.

However, let's talk about next year's affairs next year.In any case, the last test in 832 was indeed a complete success, and the performance of the finished product even exceeded the most optimistic estimates of Dr. Xie and Director Johnson, fully worthy of their hard work this year.

Therefore, Lieutenant General Carter, who was naturally optimistic, quickly put all the unpleasant associations behind him, and dragged the two old factory managers back to Tulong to attend the New Year banquet he had prepared long ago.

What they didn't know was that the moment the test was completed, all the test data and reports had been instantly transmitted to the "Devil's Throat" galaxy two thousand light-years away.

The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Commonwealth Expeditionary Fleet, Rear Admiral Yang Xiyi looked at the detailed analysis report and various data, and a very obvious look of joy appeared on his face: "The performance is so good?"

"Yes, it's so good that it looks like a fake." Major Akinayama Hachiman, who had just been transferred to the staff department, pushed his glasses: "It's a pity that the source wave terminal we have now is a medium-sized one. It can only guarantee the smooth instant communication between Xinyumen and Limingguan, but the traffic is really limited, and can only provide data reports at most. If it is a clear video, it will take at least a week to transmit."

The implication is that it is very easy to falsify the data report, just fill it in casually, which requires clear video evidence.Of course, the video can actually be faked, but it still takes a lot of work.

On the opposite side, Major Mihir Kent could hear the meaning of showing off from his friend Mo's emotional poker face and his smooth pronunciation.

But Yang Xiyi said: "It is enough to have data reports. Lieutenant General Carter is an open-minded and kind person, but he is not a fraudster. You can start to be proud now, Major Qiu Mingshan. During your one year as governor, New Yumen has built two factories and produced the best small warships in the universe."

"The lower official has never been a governor, but a representative of military control." Qiu Mingshan Hachiman lowered his head slightly, hiding his gaze under the reflection of the lens, with a look of "don't hurt me".

"Xin Yumen does not lack labor and resources, and after Dr. Xie and the others have arrived with the support of Hongfeng Factory, there is no shortage of technical teams. Everything is a matter of course, and the officials just did some insignificant things. It’s just the coordination work.” He then seriously explained: “However, according to the calculations of the lower officials, the reason why this R33-1 achieved such test results is that on the one hand, it used the top-level operation team and pilots, on the other hand On the other hand, the MK2 type used in the light wing structure uses a new type of composite material."

"MK2 type?" Yang Xiyi pondered.

"Yes, the type 1 equipped on the White Devil fighter is the type 2 used on this test ship, and it is also the type that is currently going to the alliance to participate in the racing competition. Compared with the type 1, the main beam structure of the light wing adopts New materials, longer battery life, and more amazing sheer speed."

"new material?"

"Yes, the new material provided by Major General Yu Lian to the design institute. Professor Zhuang and the others believe that this is an epoch-making composite ship material, not only light wings, but can even be used in larger space creations."

Yang Xiyi breathed a sigh of relief.If the core of the light wing construction is only reflected in the exquisite design, sooner or later it may be imitated by the enemy.But if there are advantages in materials, it will not be so easy to imitate.

"The new ingredients provided by Yu Lian..." Yang Xiyi elongated his tone, and slowly picked up the black tea mixed with brandy.

"He didn't directly tell us the source of the material." Qiu Mingshan Hachiman said: "But we all know that it must come from the ruins of the Enlightened One that we have explored before."

"Yes, this is the most reasonable explanation." Mihir said.

"Yes... Technological progress is always inseparable from the relics of the predecessors. This is our era. However, fortunately, although the materials are the legacy of the Enlightened, the light wing structure is ultimately ours. In this era, the hands of a bright and hardworking young engineer." Yang Xiyi showed a gratified smile.

"Yes, after obtaining new materials, Red Star Design Institute immediately started to improve MK2. The reason why the finished product can be produced so quickly is that the design of the first version anticipated the optimization space. Eisen French classmate , is indeed a true genius." Mihir Kent said in an admiring tone.

He was even more emotional, if it wasn't for Yu Lian.This talented designer is likely to have gone to work in a garage now.

Yang Xiyi also had the same question: "Yes! So there are so many geniuses, where did that kid find it?"

"Maybe it's the house... similar aggregation effect." Akinayama Hachiman pushed his glasses solemnly.

"Actually, you wanted to talk about Wuqian cockroach just now, right?" Kent said, "Don't forget, he is still the chairman of our organization. He is a cockroach, what are we?"

Hachiman said expressionlessly: "Being a cockroach is something to be proud of."

Yang Xiyi was happy: "Major Qiu Mingshan. Actually, when I was still in school, I always thought that you should be the longest-lived one in your group."

Qiu Mingshan Hachiman was slightly stunned, and before he had time to say anything, Yang Xiyi changed the subject: "Then, can the Type 2 light wings used on small battleships be miniaturized? Equipped on fighter planes?"

Ken nodded and said: "No problem. When designing, the MK2 light wing originally included a small version for fighter jets, and the cost is cheaper and the total time is lower."

Now, the White Phantom fighter plane has indeed shown its majesty in the previous few battles, and the members of the military observation teams of various countries were greatly shocked.Second-tier powers that have a good relationship with the Blue Star Community, such as Minlan and the Iron Army Consortium, have been secretly asking the Earth side about the possibility of exporting this new type of fighter.

Only the empire, forced by the face of the world's largest military power, has never opened its mouth.

There is no way, the Galactic Empire, which is rich in martial arts, has always been a weapon exporter, but here it needs to import weapons.

Technical cooperation is okay, and it sounds decent.However, this is not something that the frontline generals can decide.

But even so, even Senator Peker, the head of the observation team, could see the expectation and arrogance of the imperial side, and the vanity of this old fried dough stick politician was immediately greatly satisfied.

When he sent the report back to the country that the performance of the White Phantom fighter was ostentatious, the vanity of the princes of the earth was of course greatly satisfied.What followed was the approval of the National Defense Commission and the order from the military.

In all, the Solar System Defense Command placed an order for 240, and 120 for the Far Coast Military District.Farcon, which is wholly controlled by Red Star Firm, is ramping up production.This aircraft company, which was almost out of business, became hot immediately.

However, it is a pity that the good evaluation of the high-level people on the earth comes from the White Ghost fighter itself-although it is indeed an excellent fighter that can compete with the new purple electric dragon fighter of the empire-but almost no one Notice the secret of those gorgeous wings of light.

Kent reckoned that Mr. Yang probably hoped that these new fighters that were still in production could be directly replaced with Type 2 light wings.

However, the fighter plane is okay to say.After all, after thousands of years of the great universe era, everyone has deeply regarded small fighters as auxiliary weapons, but when it comes to ships, even the smallest warships, it is another matter.

"If you want to convince the defense committee to replace the existing assault ships with R33 ... it will be very difficult." Kent said.

"It must pass the research of six specialized arms supervision organizations composed of members of Congress, the professional assessment of the National Defense Committee and the Equipment Supervision Department under the Military Order Headquarters, and also involve the combat needs of the major fleet commands. Refer to the frontline commanders and ships. Nagato agrees." Akinayama Hachiman pushed his glasses: "This is no easier than fighting a large-scale battle."

Yang Xiyi took off his military cap, and scratched his scalp in distress: "Oh, this sounds like a lot of trouble... I am the person who is most afraid of trouble."

"Or, you can also ask your wife to initiate a proposal in this regard in the cabinet, so that His Excellency the President can take the upper-level route, and first make a private connection." Kent added.

"That's even more troublesome. My wife is the Minister of Women and Children's Rights, so she has nothing to do with the National Defense Commission. Besides, the majestic and majestic cannons that the new president likes are not this kind of small sampan." Yang Xiyi sighed , put down the teacup, but asked again: "Where is the No.13 fleet now?"

Mihir Kent and Akinayama Hachiman quickly exchanged glances, and the latter quickly opened the star map, turning the background of the entire "Devil's Labyrinth" star field to gray.The galaxies controlled by one's own side are blue, the galaxies controlled by the empire are golden, and the areas still controlled by the marauders are red.In this way, the entire war situation is intuitively displayed.

Now, everyone can see at a glance that the red has been compressed into a very small piece, and it has been completely divided.

Hachiman looked at his watch, stretched out his hand and clicked on a galaxy: "46 hours ago, the No.13 Fleet, and the 4th Sweeping Squadron belonging to the First Fleet, here, DL123 fought with the Marauders , wiped out all the enemy ships. It can be seen from the battle report that the marauders have reached their limits in terms of strength and fighting spirit."

In fact, ever since the Imperial Fleet led by Brunhilt and the No.13 Fleet of the Community jointly cracked the last line of mystic defense in the "Devil's Labyrinth", there was no suspense in the war, it was only a matter of time.

Of course, once breaking through the two lines of defense and entering the interior of the star field, the internal interstellar transportation network will extend in all directions.Some of the remaining predator warships launched a pig rush to the main human force to die, some gathered in the last galaxy to prepare for a final decisive battle towards death, and some broke into pieces and played hide-and-seek everywhere.

Therefore, while the main fleet of the coalition forces is marching in a big way, it will also reserve a considerable part of the squadron to be responsible for the sweeping work in the rear.

The No.13 fleet, all of which are high-speed warships, is currently in charge of this job.

By the way, the 4th Sweeping Squadron is actually a light cruiser and four destroyers, and Horatio Wayne is also one of the captains.They have been operating with the No.13 fleet during this time, so the temporary command authority has already belonged to the Aurora.

Yang Xiyi said faintly: "Strictly speaking, the ownership of No.13 Fleet is somewhat controversial... Although it is also the Central Navy Fleet under the jurisdiction of the Military Order Headquarters, it also has an organizational relationship with the New World Star Area! At least the military expenditure at the beginning was the New World Garrison. Self-raised."

The two young officers exchanged another glance.

However, the three people present were all smart people, so they didn't continue talking, they just raised their cups at the same time and touched them lightly.

"Happy New Year?" Hachiman asked.

"Respect the past year." Kent said.

"Let's respect the upcoming final victory and the beginning after the end." Yang Xiyi said: "The higher-ups have made up their minds to launch a general offensive on January 1."

"You are the second chief of the general staff. During the general attack, you are not sitting on the general flagship, but are you going to stand by here?" Kent laughed.

"Commander Connerys and Chief of Staff Tivington are sitting on the Independence. I am here to stand by, and everyone will be more relaxed. Anyway, I took this fort down, and the limelight is enough. You see, simply Didn't King Renn and King Weilunt also hand over the unified command of the front line to King Suliuka? How noble and honorable." Yang Xiyi stood up: "Then, let's disband. Today is New Year's Eve, and the two highnesses invite me Drinking. The emperor invited me to drink, how many years ago would you believe it?"

The deputy chief of staff of the Community Expeditionary Force, who was also the highest military officer on the side of the earth who stayed behind in this fortress, just walked away with a leisurely pace that did not look like a soldier at all.

As for the remaining two, they drank the remaining half bottle of wine with peanuts, as if they were celebrating New Year's Eve, and then went back to full-hearted work.

"Now, in this fortress, how many people do we have left?" Akinayama Hachiman asked bluntly.

"Three Marine Corps divisions, two Torun brigades, and one Minglan brigade." Kent said: "Only two-thirds of the empire."

(End of this chapter)