Chapter 26: 1st Automatic Rifle
Chapter 26 The First Automatic Rifle
After returning from the Heavy Knight's shelter, the engineering robot has almost completed the geothermal generator model.
Su Wu thought about it for a moment and didn't rush to contact Ye Luoshuanghua.
He commanded the construction robot to remove the battery pack of the heavy knight for charging, and by the way, he transported the 20 kilograms of packaged smokeless gunpowder to the mechanical manufacturing center.
"New manufacturing task: 1 assault rifle, 7.62 rounds of 500mm bullets."
After replenishing the most critical gunpowder raw materials.
With engineering robots and a mechanical manufacturing center with sufficient metal, it is now capable of producing real military firearms and ammunition.
Considering the need to escort supplies in the future, Su Wu finally chose to manufacture a fully automatic assault rifle.
"The total value of this transaction with the authorities is as high as seven million."
“For any individual, or even a small or medium-sized shelter, this is a huge asset that cannot be ignored.”
"It's hard to say that there won't be people who take risks and rob people on the way."
"Assault rifles are the last resort."
"Just, I hope it won't be used."
The manufacturing process of firearms is not complicated.
More than half an hour later.
Su Wu got a brand new assault rifle and two boxes of 100 rounds of ammunition.
There was no waiting for the remaining ammunition to come off the line.
Su Wu controlled a construction robot, took a rifle and two boxes of bullets to the ground for a simple test. After confirming that there was no problem with the performance, he put them in the cab of the truck.
Then he drove the truck in reverse and came to the door of the underground floor of the shelter to prepare to load the upgraded geothermal generator.
At this time, another difficult problem was placed before him.
After installing one geothermal generator in the cabin of a medium-sized truck, there is not enough space left for another one.
"Upgrade the van."
After some consideration, Su Wu chose the simplest and most direct method.
Smash survival points.
Upgrade a medium truck to a large truck, and add an additional insulation attribute to it.
"The temperature will become even more extreme in the future."
"Trade between shelters will not be easily interrupted."
"If we can complete the transformation of transportation tools at once as soon as possible, we can also benefit from it earlier."
The upgraded large truck has a load capacity of 20 tons. It is a whole circle bigger and the carriage is longer. It is parked at the gate outside the elevator platform on the first floor of the shelter, blocking the exit passage that faces upward. It is almost impossible to pass through the passage.
After several construction robots loaded the two geothermal generators into the carriage.
The large truck let out a low hum to signal its start, and without anyone controlling it, it slowly and automatically drove from the passage to the ground.
"Set off."
"Destination: North District of Jianghe City, Shelter No. 9."
The second underground floor of the shelter.
Su Wu returned to the control center, opened the electronic map, located the address given by Ye Luoshuanghua, and sent a dispatch order to the large truck that was ready to go.
Under the dim sky.
The quiet suburban rocky beach area was once again illuminated by the glaring high beams.
The huge steel truck, towing an equally large drilling rig, crushed the ashes and dust piled up like snow on the road, and moved silently towards the distant city.
After half an hour.
The truck passed through a ruin burned by a fire and stopped in front of a subway station.
Several young men and women in military uniforms who had been waiting there for a long time came forward to greet them. "Ye Luoshuanghua?"
Su Wu controlled the construction robot sitting in the driver's seat to jump out of the car and greeted the young woman who was in the lead and looked quite heroic.
"it's me."
"My name in real life is Ye Xi."
Ye Xi nodded with a smile. She took a look at the tough appearance of the construction robot and looked a little regretful.
"I thought I would see the real person, but it turned out to be a robot."
"Just be able to work."
Su Wu didn't care. His eyes swept across the waists of Ye Xi and the others, and he noticed that they all carried a portable cooling device similar to a waist bag. It couldn't be said that this thing was useless, but judging from the fine sweat still dripping down their foreheads, the effect was obviously not as satisfactory as expected.
"You guys go in and wait for a while, I'll move the goods down."
"Don't you need help?"
"No need."
Su Wu's tone was nonchalant.
This time, two construction robots were brought along, and the geothermal generator and drilling machine were all equipped with movable universal wheels. Without the help of others, it was easy to bring all these devices into the shelter.
The only thing to worry about is whether there is enough space inside the official shelter to accommodate a huge machine like a drilling rig.
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
Ye Xi did not insist. To be honest, she did not want to stay outside. In such a hot environment on the surface, it was already very uncomfortable just to stand, and being able to use less energy was something she would have liked.
But before leaving, she seemed to remember something and gave Su Wu a string of codes.
"Oh, by the way, this is the wireless code for our shelter."
"Watch out for the switch."
"Otherwise, when you get underground, you might not be able to contact your robot."
Su Wu raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, a little surprised.
"Don't you have direct internet access in your shelter?"
This is actually very important to him.
Even though the large trucks modified by the survival point can receive and send signals at a much higher distance than drones and robots, they still cannot get rid of the radio range in terms of communication. It is not so obvious on the surface, but once you go deep into the ground, there are thick rock layers blocking the communication, so it is not so easy to use.
At this time, Su Wu needs the help of the Internet to control his construction robot.
"There are too many people. Generally, only management and a few external liaison specialists will be given access."
"But there is also a dedicated intranet inside the shelter."
“It is still possible to call each other in the shelter, check the bulletin, and download some public information.”
Ye Xi explained. A streak of sweat happened to fall into her eyes at this moment. She wiped it away with some disgust, then turned around and walked into the depths of the subway station with a little anxiety.
"Let's talk about this first. We'll wait for you downstairs."
"Row."
Su Wu responded. He looked at Ye Xi's leaving figure thoughtfully, labeling her a spoiled rich girl. It would be fine if she was like that at ordinary times, but she could still have such a casual attitude while serving in the army of Doomsday. It can only be said that her family background is very unusual.
But this had nothing to do with him. He just thought about it for a moment and then put it out of his mind.
Let artificial intelligence take charge of the unloading process.
Su Wu took advantage of the free time to get up and pour himself a glass of iced cola.
The bubbly, cold drink filled his mouth, lifting his spirits.
After seeing enough of the desolate and hot environment outside, even if you stay in a control room with central air conditioning and the temperature always maintained at the same level as after a light spring rain, you will inevitably feel a little depressed and uncomfortable.
Su Wu needed to divert his attention to relieve his emotions.
(End of this chapter)