Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Chapter 597 Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor

Lü Yongchang raised his eyebrows slightly.

This news was not unexpected.

Upon hearing the news of Zhu Ziwen's visit, he had this guess in his mind.

Now that his guess has been confirmed, Lü Yongchang's smile has grown even wider.

"oh?"

He chuckled and said to Zhu Ziwen, "Tell me what functions you've added to the exoskeleton armor?"

As he spoke, he picked up a bag of drinking water next to him and took a sip.

"Compared to the first-generation exoskeleton armor, the second-generation exoskeleton armor mainly enhances the individual combat capability."

Zhu Ziwen's first words left Lü Yongchang stunned.

"First of all, the second-generation exoskeleton armor adopts a fully enclosed structure, and we chose carbide as the outer shell material."

"The production of Xingjin-carbon ytylene composite material is insufficient," Zhu Ziwen explained softly.

"The armored shell adopts a completely new architecture, which can minimize the impact from the outside world."

Regarding energy...

"We originally wanted to use a miniature antimatter engine, but its size was still too large and would significantly affect the flexibility of the exoskeleton armor."

Zhu Ziwen raised his hand shyly and scratched the back of his head, revealing an embarrassed smile: "There's no other way, we can only use the latest type of micro fusion reactor as the energy core for now."

Lü Yongchang: "..."

Is this how an antimatter engine is used?

Installing the latest miniature fusion reactor on a mechanical exoskeleton armor, is that too much to ask of you?!

"cough……"

Lu Yongchang coughed lightly and said in a low voice, "Ziwen, don't you think this is a bit of a waste for a mechanical exoskeleton?"

"waste?"

Zhu Ziwen frowned slightly and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "We've calculated it; the power is just right, there's no waste at all."

Lü Yongchang: "...???"

Suddenly, an inconceivable thought arose in his mind.

"Wait, tell me first, how do you enhance individual combat capabilities?"

Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's words, Zhu Ziwen's spirits lifted immediately: "Professor, this is the most important part!"

"User feedback data shows that the military version of the exoskeleton armor has too little firepower."

"We specifically installed a Type III laser cannon and a small plasma cannon on it."

"At the same time, each second-generation exoskeleton armor is equipped with three micro drones and three micro man-portable hydrogen bombs."

"Drones have limited functions; they are mainly used for reconnaissance and the delivery of miniature man-portable hydrogen bombs."

Lu Yongchang stared blankly at Zhu Ziwen in front of him.

User feedback data?

Who exactly reported this?!

And there's even a man-portable hydrogen bomb. What are these people thinking?

Is this even worthy of being called an exoskeleton armor?!

It's practically turning into a mecha now!

Lu Yongchang was internally ranting and raving.

"Hehe..." Zhu Ziwen's lips curled into a slight, nervous smile. "Professor, I know these weapons aren't very effective at killing people."

"To increase its instantaneous explosive power, we specially equipped it with one hundred antimatter gauss rifle bullets."

Lu Yongchang's lips twitched twice.

This Zhu Ziwen...

How come you've grown up so badly after all these years?

They've even got antimatter rifle bullets...

It's no exaggeration to say that if this were in Earth's time, one exoskeleton suit would probably be enough to wipe out Earth's civilization.

"Ziwen, tell me, who suggested these improvements to you?"

Despite his twitching eyebrows, Lü Yongchang asked in a gentle voice.

"what?"

Zhu Ziwen was taken aback for a moment, then a shy smile appeared on his face again: "You found out."

Lü Yongchang: "..."

pass.

Everything makes sense now.

Seeing the complicated expression on Lü Yongchang's face, Zhu Ziwen asked with some doubt, "Professor, aren't these changes good?"

"Compared to the first-generation exoskeleton armor, the second-generation exoskeleton armor has significantly improved firepower, making it ideal for use in such dangerous amphibious operations."

Lu Yongchang sighed softly, swallowed the words of opposition he was about to say, and squeezed out a few words through his teeth.

"Okay, that's a great revision."

He took a deep breath and asked again, "What about defense? Besides the armor's own carbide armor, are there any other defensive features?"

With Lü Yongchang's approval, Zhu Ziwen's smile deepened.

"certainly!"

"In addition to the conventional magnetic field shield, we also referenced the shield functions of starships and added a plasma shield function for emergency evasion."

Lu Yongchang looked at the somewhat "shy" Zhu Ziwen in front of him with a complicated expression and nodded.

"it is good."

"The changes are very good."

"Then tell me again, why would a scientist like you apply for a spot to land on the Lost Planet?"

The shy smile on Zhu Ziwen's face gradually disappeared.

He looked at Lü Yongchang with utmost seriousness and said solemnly, "Professor, this is the first time the second-generation exoskeleton armor has been used in combat against alien creatures."

"In order to obtain accurate and effective combat data, I request to join the planetary exploration team to land on the Forgotten Star!"

"Nonsense!"

Lu Yongchang's face darkened, and he shouted sternly, "You're making a fool of yourself!"

"Do you know how many resources it takes for the All-China Federation of People's Liberation Army to train an academician?!"

"If you were to die on the Forgotten Star, do you know what a huge loss that would be for the Human Alliance!"

Zhu Ziwen's eyes dimmed slightly, and he subconsciously avoided looking at Lü Yongchang.

But the next moment, he took a deep breath, and his previously evasive gaze suddenly became firm.

He looked directly into Lü Yongchang's somewhat angry gaze and said loudly, "Professor, you said that practice is the fundamental guarantee of scientific research."

"When I was developing the second-generation exoskeleton armor, I found that the feedback information was extremely inaccurate, which brought great difficulties to the research and development work."

"To confirm the functionality of the second-generation exoskeleton armor, and more importantly, to prepare for the development of the third-generation exoskeleton armor, I must participate in this landing operation!"

"Remote observation from a starship cannot yield the information necessary for research and development!"

As he spoke, Zhu Ziwen's voice softened slightly.

"This is also what my predecessor Yevgeny told me..."

Lü Yongchang took another deep breath.

Yevgeny...

That old guy is really something...

He silently made a mental note of it.

"Go away, go back, don't get in my way."

Lu Yongchang waved his hand impatiently: "Oh, right, remember to send me the drawings, I'll check them for you."

"Also, go measure the dimensions and report it to Zero."

"professor……"

Zhu Ziwen's tone softened again: "You mean...?"