Battlefield of Civilization: From the Bottom to the First Citizen

Chapter 46 Tank Modification

"You want to use crossbows?" Yan Chi was stunned when he heard Wu Ou's answer.

"No, why use melee weapons when we have firearms?"

"The cost of manufacturing gunpowder, especially high-powered gunpowder, is too high now."

"In the context of firearms, or modern warfare, it's more about using raw power to injure the enemy and seeing who can't hold out the longest," Wu Ou continued to explain.

In fact, even though energy conversion technology was brought out from various ruins, the means of attack that humanity has not abandoned is still cold weapons.

Even during the space war phase, kinetic weapons can still be seen.

"I think Wu Ou is right. Combat is essentially a comparison between offensive and defensive stats, and firearms are more focused on explosive damage to some extent."

If the damage from simple kinetic energy conversion is stronger than that from an explosion, then using melee weapons would be more suitable.

The reason why thermal weapons have become dominant in modern warfare is because the combatants are either carbon-based life forms or highly sophisticated weapons.

When facing a heavily defended target, the effectiveness of firearms needs to be more than doubled to ensure that the target is destroyed.

It's like facing an ironclad defense line; the amount of firepower required to destroy it head-on would be far greater than the cost of building that defense line.

Moreover, they are not yet capable of producing large quantities of powerful firearms.

"I understand, but I still think we can do something with the arrow." Seeing that the two had the same attitude, Yan Chi chose to believe them.

Next, the three began to discuss how to balance the combat effectiveness and flexibility of the drones.

In addition to their strong physical defense, the Source Beasts also boast impressive speed and reaction speed thanks to their enhanced physical attributes.

Therefore, given limited resources, they must ensure that every drone attack is effective as much as possible.

"The drone's reaction speed, I mean, its acceleration after receiving instructions must be fast!" Wu Ou emphasized this key point again.

"But with the materials we have, it's impossible to reduce the overall weight of the configuration any further, unless..." Bai Zhou looked at Wu Ou, "you let me try using source crystals as an energy source."

Wu Ou pursed his lips. "Let's not think about that for now. I'll provide you with a new material."

As he spoke, he picked up some scrap metal next to the machine tool, then took a few other materials and threw them directly into his mouth.

"Holy crap!" Yan Chi exclaimed, but Bai Zhou only had a strange look in his eyes as he stared intently at Wu Ou's body, trying to see his next reaction.

But in less than a minute, Wu Ou spat out a palm-sized cube of metal.

"This is it; you can experience its effects."

Yan Chi immediately came over, took the metal away, and went to test the data.

Bai Zhou stared at Wu Ou, remained silent for a while, and then said, "You're different from us, aren't you? We can't swallow metal and then break it down and recombine it at the molecular level."

Wu Ou smiled and shrugged. "Who knows! But my abilities are very helpful to you guys right now, aren't they?"

Oh, right, you promised me you'd help me out.

Bai Zhou said, "Now I'm even more curious about what your ability is." He looked at Wu Ou as if he were looking at a mysterious blind box, hoping to open it as soon as possible and see what was inside.

"Haha, if you can do it, then feel free to guess."

I need your help to design a small bomb, the core of which is…”

Wu Ou shared his idea for a gas bomb.

"That's it. I need you to design a structure to ensure that this bomb can explode as I envision."

"Gas bomb? Why did you think of this? Even if you were to prepare the corresponding gas, it would require additional equipment and effort..." Bai Zhou subconsciously began to analyze the technical requirements of such a thing.

But seeing Wu Ou's look, he gave an awkward laugh. "Sorry, it's a habit. If it's just the structure, it's relatively simple. How big do you want?"

Northern Base, Underground Command Center.

Having already completed an equipment upgrade, Director Li ultimately decided to combine his office and research institute into one, which would allow him to better understand the current technological progress and make timely adjustments to development details.

Commander Tian arrived and, looking at Instructor Li at the desk, couldn't help but chuckle, "I've only been gone a few days! Old Li, your office has changed so much!"

Coach Li rolled his eyes at him. "If you can't speak properly, then don't speak! I don't believe you can't see that this is for better planning of the technical implementation."

After glancing at the blueprints on the table, Commander Tian showed a surprised expression. "The power plant is built?!"

"Yes! Although it's still a small power plant for now, it's enough to keep the basic factory running."

Basic building capabilities have been restored; everything will be alright soon!

Coach Li had a smile on his face, clearly indicating that he genuinely thought so.

"Um, Lao Li, I don't mean to discourage you, but actually, we can reduce the number of ordinary rifles we produce, so it's better to build cannons!"

Even small arms like mortars are more practical than rifles.” Based on what he had seen, Commander Tian highlighted some key points.

When Coach Li heard his words, he frowned deeply. "You mean, the overall physical fitness of the mutated beasts will become stronger and stronger, and in the future they will all be at least at the leader level!"

And that Beast King, is he really that powerful?

"No, Lao Li! How long have we known each other? You know my personality, would I talk nonsense?"

Ah!

"If we didn't lack a computer here, I would have copied the video down for you to see!" Commander Tian turned his head away, looking as if he were angry.

"Alright, alright! I believe you! But if it's really as you say, how are we going to protect the hundreds of thousands of people in the base during the beast tide?" Instructor Li looked at Commander Tian, ​​hoping to get a reply from him.

"You're asking me? I actually have a great idea!" Commander Tian said with a smile. "By the way, you have no idea how capable Wu Ou is; he gave me some ideas..."

"Is that so? That's strange. Qin Feiyun and the others don't seem to have his fighting ability!" Instructor Li thought for a moment and confirmed that Leng Yue seemed to be the strongest fighter on his side.

But it didn't say that anyone could achieve the level of Wu Ou, who could single-handedly defeat an army!

"In short, this is definitely the direction!" Commander Tian tapped the table, expressing his attitude.

"Since you've put it that way, I'll fully cooperate!"

The two smiled at each other, as if they had returned to the time when they worked together in their youth.

At the northern base, preparations began to be made to receive the people from Linjiang Shopping Mall.

Meanwhile, at the Linjiang base, Xu Rui had prepared several vehicles and the necessary materials.

Looking at Wu Ou, Xu Rui asked with a slightly ingratiating expression, "Dr. Wu, are these alright with you?"

After glancing around, Wu Ou asked, "Are there any trucks?"