Let you do a copy, you do Wuchang: Great Wall Watch

"Energy conversion?" Sterkar looked at the blueprint, his eyes slightly brightened: "Energy reserve improvement. Does that mean this shield can alleviate or even rebound the enemy's attack to a certain extent?"

"Yes, Master Pioneer!" Elena nodded: "Its key technology is that it can quickly convert the energy of the ship itself to form a self-enhancing energy shield.

This technology was not used well in the pirate fleet, but if we can improve it, it should greatly improve the survivability of the ship!"

"Okay!" Sterkar thought for a moment, then said, "Start researching immediately.

Improve this technology as soon as possible and strive for mass production as soon as possible! "

Elena took a deep breath, and seemed to understand Stekar's urgency. She nodded and said, "I will assign the most elite team to advance as soon as possible!"

Sterkar stood up and said solemnly, "What other technologies can improve our fleet?"

Elena took out a new file and handed it to Sterkar: "This is some data we extracted from the main battleship of the pirate fleet. Among them is a technology called 'ion cannon'. It is not very powerful, but it can destroy the enemy's shield in a short time.

We have analyzed that it is more efficient than traditional battleship shells!"

Sterkar raised his eyebrows. "Ion cannon? Energy attack?"

“Yes, the ion cannon is essentially a highly efficient energy weapon that can strike the enemy’s shield with high-frequency ionized particles, causing the shield to weaken rapidly.

However, its effective range and damage output are lower than traditional shells, but it can greatly improve the ability to penetrate enemy shields at short distances! "

"Then speed up its development!" Sterkar's eyes became firm again: "No matter how small these technologies are, they are worth our investment.

Improve the overall capabilities of our fleet as much as possible!"

"Understood, sir!" Elena nodded in response.

Sterkar continued to ponder for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Elena: "What about the Imperial Fleet? Do you have any new discoveries?"

"Not yet, Master Pioneer!" Elena hesitated a little: "We still cannot accurately locate the specific location of the Imperial Fleet, but according to the signals we monitored, the ships of the Imperial Fleet should be conducting covert reconnaissance in the periphery and have not yet entered our core area.

We need more time!"

"Time." Sterkar repeated the word in a low voice.

"Time is too precious for us!" He paused and continued, "Continue to send out reconnaissance fleets, expand the search range, and try to obtain more intelligence before the Imperial Fleet approaches!"

"Yes, sir!" Elena agreed.

Sterkar stayed in the laboratory for a while and then turned and left.

The corridor was still quiet, with the occasional soldier hurrying by, moving between various areas of this huge palace.

He walked towards the military command room in the center of the palace, and when he entered, he was greeted by Leo.

"Master Pioneer!" Leo stood up immediately when he saw him walk in: "The fleet's drills have been carried out according to your requirements, and the crew's tactical coordination is good. It is expected to reach the expected standard in a few days.

However, considering the threat from the Imperial Fleet, I suggest that we deploy a vanguard fleet in advance to be prepared for emergencies!"

"Vanguard Fleet?" Sterkar was a little surprised: "Do you think the Imperial Fleet will attack in the short term?"

“From the intelligence we have obtained, the movements of the Imperial Fleet are becoming increasingly clear.

Although they have not yet launched a direct attack on us, we cannot wait until they arrive before reacting.

Deploying the vanguard fleet in advance will not only increase our vigilance, but also buy us time to understand the enemy's movements!" Leo explained.

Sterkar frowned, thought for a moment and nodded: "You are right, deploy a fleet in advance.

It doesn’t have to be too large, but it has to be flexible enough to be ready to deploy at any time! ”

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!" Leo immediately began to prepare for the relevant matters.

"In addition, there are some tactical exercises!" Sterkar suddenly remembered something else: "I suggest that the fleet conduct multiple simulated battles and imitate the tactics of the Imperial Fleet as much as possible.

The better we understand our enemies, the better we can find their weaknesses!"

"I understand!" Leo nodded: "I will assign the fleet to conduct exercises in different scenarios, and try to make the crew as familiar as possible with the enemy's tactical mode!"

Stekar stood in the command room, silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on the virtual map. The screen displayed the tactical deployment of the surrounding area and the enemy's movements.

Although these preparations could temporarily make him feel somewhat at ease, he knew that the real enemy was far from appearing.

The strength of the Imperial Fleet is beyond imagination, and Sterkar does not dare to take it lightly.

"The Empire's fleet is finally here!" Stekar said to himself, "Whether we can survive depends on how we respond!"

At this time, the communicator on one side of the command room suddenly lit up, and a message from Savile appeared on the screen: "Master Pioneer, the enemy seems to be speeding up. We have received intelligence from some imperial warships and estimate that they have begun to deploy the vanguard fleet.

Time is running out! "

Sterkar looked at the information, his heart moved, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Start the action and be prepared to meet the enemy!"

"Yes, sir!" Leo's voice echoed in the command room, and he was ready to start deploying everything.

In the next few minutes, Leo quickly contacted the commanders of each fleet and conveyed Sterkar's orders one by one.

The fleet deployment, simulated battles, and resource allocation were all carried out urgently and orderly.

"Master Pioneer!" Elena walked into the command room, holding a copy of the latest information in her hand: "Regarding that ion cannon technology, we have successfully made preliminary improvements and equipped two cruisers with prototype versions.

Although the power is far from ideal, it can at least deal with lighter enemy warships!"

"Good!" Sterkar nodded: "This will provide our fleet with more means to deal with enemy warships.

Continue to accelerate research and strive to achieve full ship deployment as soon as possible! "

"Yes, sir!" Elena replied. She looked down at the information in her hand and seemed to want to say something else, but was interrupted by Stekar's gaze.

"Since you are here, Elena, can we test the research on those shield devices first?" Sterkar's tone was neither hurried nor slow, but every word was oppressive: "We need to test its effectiveness in actual combat, don't let this technology stop at the theoretical stage!"

Elena was stunned for a moment, then nodded: “I understand, Master Pioneer.

Our engineers can start preparation immediately and testing will be underway within a few hours.

If everything goes well, we will be able to see the actual effect of the shield system for the first time!"

"Well done!" Stekar nodded with satisfaction and felt a little uneasy as he watched Elena leave.

The threat of the Imperial Fleet became more and more apparent, and the time pressure was increasing. He knew that the real challenge of this copy was not only a competition of combat power, but also a test of wisdom and patience. A few hours later, the laboratory test began.

Sterkar personally directed the test, and Elena and her team monitored the changes in the data throughout the process.

Two modified cruisers, equipped with the latest ion cannons and experimental shields, entered the training area separately.

"Start the shield!" Elena gave an order, and all the equipment in the command room began to operate rapidly, and energy flowed into the ship's shield system.

A flash of light appeared on the monitor screen, and a shield quickly took shape on the surface of the ship.

The subtle electric vibration made everyone hold their breath.

"Enemy artillery fire!" Leo ordered loudly: "Aim at the target and fire!"

As the order was issued, enemy ship fire in the simulated battlefield came crashing in, and fierce energy beams hit the cruiser's shield. The screen kept flashing the value of the shield's tolerance.

The originally tough shield began to fluctuate, and some areas even temporarily failed.

"The shield fluctuation is greater than expected!" Elena looked at the data nervously: "We need to adjust the energy inflow to prevent the system from collapsing!"

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"Don't worry!" Stekar said in a deep voice: "Continue testing.

We need to know its limits!"

"Yes, sir!" Elena suppressed her anxiety and continued to adjust the system parameters.

As the enemy's artillery continued to bombard it, the shield gradually approached its limit, but it also had amazing recovery capabilities.

Although small holes will appear in the shield after each impact, these holes are not fatal and can be repaired in a very short time.

In the end, the shield system held out for quite some time under enemy bombardment until the simulated battlefield ended.

"The shield system's performance exceeded expectations!" Elena breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Sterkar: "Although it cannot withstand high-intensity continuous attacks, it can effectively reduce most of the damage in a short period of time.

We can rely on it to withstand enemy fire!"

"Then continue to develop!" Sterkar said calmly: "Next, we have to find a way to make the shield last longer and recover faster!"

"Yes, sir!" Elena responded, finally feeling relieved, and continued to work on optimizing the technology.

With the shield test completed, Sterkar felt a little more at ease.

However, he knew that this was only a temporary victory.

The real challenge lies ahead, and an attack by the Imperial Fleet could happen at any moment.

Not long after, Leo came in again, his face a little serious: "Master Pioneer, the enemy's movements have changed. We have just received intelligence that the vanguard fleet of the Imperial Fleet has begun to move towards our border. It is estimated that they will arrive as early as tomorrow!"

Sterkar was not overly surprised, as he had known that the Imperial fleet would not delay for too long.

"Okay, get ready to attack immediately.

We can't wait for the enemy to approach too soon, the fleet and resources must be fully mobilized!"

"Understood!" Leo immediately went to make arrangements.

At the same time, the audience in the live broadcast room were also shocked by this sudden news.

As Sterkar's decision gradually unfolded, the barrage of comments once again filled the screen.

[Oh my god, the Imperial fleet is coming so quickly! Can Sterkar handle it? ! ]

[No way, it feels like the Imperial Fleet didn't give him any chance to breathe, it's too cruel! ]

[This speed is too fast, will the pioneer still have time to deploy? ! ]

[If it were me, I would probably be scared to death. Haha, Sterkar is still quite capable. We, the high-tech guys, are just waiting to see if he can hold up! ]

[I feel that the Imperial Fleet is so powerful that Sterkar might be in real danger. What can we do if we can't defeat it?]

[Hey, don't be impatient. If you can stop it, then stop it. If you can't stop it, then you'll die. Anyway, we're just watching the fun! ]

When Stekar saw the content of the barrage, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. Although these were all discussions from the outside world, he had no intention of backing down.

He was ready for this challenge. Even the might of the Imperial Fleet could not stop him from moving forward.

"Leo!" He turned around, his eyes determined: "Let's see how powerful the Imperial Fleet is!"

The atmosphere in the command room became more tense. Leo quickened his pace and turned to the communicators, issuing orders: "All fleets, fully initiate combat readiness procedures and be prepared to meet the enemy.

The special reconnaissance team immediately entered the border to investigate the movements of the Imperial fleet in advance.

All ships launch tactical exercises to enhance tactical coordination!"

His voice echoed in the command room. Not only Leo, but other commanders and technicians were also taking action in full swing.

The fleet's combat readiness, supply, weapons inspection and other tasks were all carried out quickly in just a few minutes.

Sterkar stood in the center of the command room, his eyes calm as he watched the real-time images of the fleet's movements and the surrounding virtual star fields constantly refreshed on the large screen in front of him.

His gaze passed through the screen, as if crossing the distance, and pointed directly at the approaching Imperial fleet.

"The vanguard fleet of the Imperial Fleet is expected to arrive at our border at noon tomorrow!" Leo turned back and reported: "By then, our reconnaissance fleet will also bring back more intelligence, and we can adopt corresponding tactics in advance!"

Sterkar nodded: "Be prepared for both situations.

If the Imperial Fleet's fleet strength far exceeds our estimated size, we must have a plan for rapid retreat and counterattack!" He paused: "Retreat is not cowardice, but to find a more advantageous combat position!"

"Yes, sir!" Leo agreed, and then quickly communicated with the relevant commanders.

Sterkar knew that Leo fully understood what he meant. After all, his ability in war command was already very mature.

Retreating does not mean giving up, but adjusting yourself to fight the next battle.

This does not mean that we should be afraid of the enemy, but only after adjusting our strategy can we better defeat the enemy.

At the same time, Elena also entered the command room and brought the latest scientific research progress report. (End of this chapter)