Black technology: a super empire spanning two worlds

Chapter 362 [A Huge Improvement, Old Lu Overjoyed]

Chen Zaiqing had already submitted a written explanation as requested by Xiao Yu, and news came just two days later that the military had once again sent people to Linzhou City.

Actually, the idea of ​​having the exoskeleton powered armor make its first public appearance at the military parade was not mandatory. The military only mentioned it. It would be best if it could be displayed, but it wouldn't be a problem if it couldn't, because the University of Tokyo has many new equipment waiting to be showcased.

The military didn't have high expectations either, given that the power armor project hadn't been established for very long.

But to their surprise, the submitted materials and reports clearly stated that it was acceptable and there were no problems. This undoubtedly delighted the military leaders, especially Lu.

Upon receiving the news, they immediately sent people over to further investigate the latest situation.

Because it's a military parade, a major event that attracts worldwide attention and concerns the nation's image, there can be absolutely no mishaps. We must ensure that everything goes perfectly before we can go on stage.

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Two days later, Xiao Yu learned that as soon as the military personnel arrived, he led them into the humanoid robot research department of Lingjing Technology.

Around 16 p.m., several military personnel accompanied Xiao Yu into the research and development center. Upon arriving at the power armor laboratory, the military personnel were immediately attracted by the several sets of exoskeleton power armor in the laboratory.

There are finished products, semi-finished products, prototypes, and modular components.

"Wow, I didn't expect you to be so efficient." One of the military personnel from the army was pleasantly surprised. He took a few steps forward and stared intently at the complete power armor set. The others also stepped forward to examine the equipment up close.

This power armor is not yet painted. The matte silver-gray body of the suit exudes a mysterious metallic luster. The lines of the entire power armor are sharp and smooth, with rounded transitions at the edges. The combination of strength and softness, every inch of the metal body seems to be telling the story of the perfect fusion of technology and power.

The power armor's head design is extremely futuristic and imposing, with a streamlined wedge-shaped mask covered with a layer of nanocrystalline film.

Beneath the mask, two clusters of dark blue mechanical arrays form its "eyes." As the system is activated, lasers intertwine to scan the surroundings, and a light curtain flows across the retina-like lenses.

In addition, the air intakes below the mask are arranged in a honeycomb pattern, and a faint blue airflow can be seen flowing between breaths, as if giving this steel body a vibrant life.

Two towering alloy armor plates stand on the broad shoulders, their sharp hexagonal structures stacked layer upon layer, their surfaces etched with intricate circuit patterns, exuding majesty and power.

The shoulders and elbows are covered with honeycomb-shaped armor, each hexagonal structure containing a hidden mechanism that can both disperse the impact of bullets and reduce the overall weight.

The armor on the chest is thick yet aesthetically pleasing, with a fist-sized rhomboid energy core embedded in the center. Some fine seams on the surface resemble circuit lines, with a faint blue halo flowing within them. The surface of the core also ripples with energy fluctuations from time to time, like a beating mechanical heart.

The core of this energy system is actually an aesthetic design; Xiao Yu wanted the equipment to be not only functional but also visually appealing. But it's not just about looks; it also possesses a deceptive quality, easily leading enemies to believe it's the power armor's energy source.

Symmetrical heat channels are distributed on both sides of the chest armor to channel away the heat generated during combat. Fine electrical circuits can be faintly seen inside the channels, like steel blood vessels.

The power armor's arms are works of art. The forearm armor features a layered design, with an outer layer of hard, dense alloy and an inner layer of flexible carbon fiber, which can withstand attacks without affecting joint flexibility.

On the back of the left arm is a raised, prismatic device that can attach a retractable and detachable composite shield. Its unique design features a row of gleaming micro-cutting blades along its edges, serving as both a defensive shield and a melee attack capability.

Because Xiao Yu abandoned the energy shield, a cutting-edge technology from Blue Star, and replaced it with an alloy true shield.

Whether attacking or retreating, the real shield can be used effectively. Holding the real shield in the left hand and placing it in front can serve as the first layer of defense, while using the real shield to support a gun in the right hand can also be used to launch an attack or counterattack.

The lower body of the power armor is equally powerful, with sharp, triangular pyramid-shaped armor at the knees, featuring serrated edges that not only provide extra protection but also serve as a deadly weapon in close combat.

"Comrade Xiao Yu, is this the first-generation product you've developed?" One of the military personnel looked it over, then turned to Xiao Yu and smiled, "Tell us about it." Hearing this, Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "Let's start with the core energy system."

He picked up a tablet and tapped the screen a few times. The power compartment shell on the right side of the power armor slowly flipped open, revealing neatly arranged battery packs inside.

"The powered armor uses graphene batteries of the same specifications as the J-36, which can provide a range of 20 hours. On its own, its sustained combat capability is only average. However, the use of human-machine hybrid formations can make up for this problem and bring longer endurance. Each purely mechanical powered armor can be regarded as a mobile supply pack."

Pure mechanical power armor is several times cheaper to manufacture. Power armor can carry supplies instead of people, such as soldiers' rations, ammunition, and batteries. When the battery of wearable power armor runs out of energy, it can be replaced immediately and fully charged for another 20 hours.

A pure mechanical power armor can carry a battery supply pack that allows a wearable power armor warrior to replace it five times. Meanwhile, the pure mechanical power armor itself has a battery life of up to 120 hours. The wearable power armor of a human warrior has a battery life of 20 hours, plus five replacements, also totaling 120 hours.

Besides serving as a supply pack within the purely mechanical powered armor, it can also carry an external weight-bearing backpack, and its endurance can be doubled to 240 hours when necessary.

In other words, even without logistical support, it can maintain operation for ten days and ten nights, which is more than enough in the context of modern advanced warfare.

And frankly speaking, on Earth, there is no opponent that can keep the University of Tokyo's powered armor forces fighting for ten days and ten nights in a single battle.

If Dongda were to intervene, they would never play as poorly as the current match between Da'e and Ermao. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a scene from World War II.

At that moment, Xiao Yu walked up and pointed to the small piping system next to the battery pack, adding, "This is a crucial liquid cooling circulation system. The coolant circulates in the alloy pipes, which can keep the battery pack temperature below 65°C at all times."

“In previous tests, we found that debris would clog the circulation pump. Now, we have switched to a nano-ceramic coating, which has solved the clogging problem and also enhanced the corrosion resistance.”

Several military personnel listening in nodded, while Xiao Yu continued, "Now let's look at the power transmission module. Each joint of the power armor is equipped with a custom-made servo motor, which, together with a high-precision gyroscope and pressure sensor, achieves a 0.02-second delay response."

Xiao Yu then turned to the military personnel and added, "This system is connected to the wearer through a neural interface suit. 128 pressure sensors are attached to the spine and joints, converting the wearer's intentions into electrical signals that drive the power armor to move synchronously, increasing strength by more than 1500%."

One of the military personnel, who was around 47 years old, couldn't help but say, "A power increase of over 1500%? What do you mean?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Simply put, a warrior armed with this power armor can increase their carrying capacity by more than fifteen times while running."

The military personnel from Lao Lu immediately exclaimed with delight, "Excellent! This is a huge improvement!"

Xiao Yu then continued, “The nano-coating on the surface of the power armor has an adaptive adjustment function, which can automatically adjust the breathability according to the ambient humidity and maintain structural stability within the range of -30 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius.”

"When attacked, the built-in micro 3D printing nozzles will inject liquid metal inside, enabling rapid wartime repair of armor cracks within 10 seconds. Although the repair is fragile, it ensures that the combat capability can be maintained for a period of time."

Xiao Yu introduced the power armor's defense system, followed by the weapon system. The power armor also has a reserved modular interface, which can be used to replace different types of weapons according to mission requirements in the future. It even has a reserved module interface for electromagnetic weapons.

Inside the laboratory, the military personnel who came to visit occasionally exclaimed in surprise, their eyes gleaming as they looked at the power armor set in front of them.

The wearable armed power armor costs more than 2200 million yuan per unit, which is a bargain compared to the J-36 fighter jet. However, as a set of individual combat equipment, it can be said to be extremely expensive, even more expensive than a Type 99 main battle tank.

However, after Xiao Yu's introduction and further understanding of the equipment's performance, the military personnel present all felt that it was well worth the price, and that its high price was normal.

Moreover, for the military, the presence or absence of problems is the most important thing.

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(End of this chapter)