Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 197 The Chainsaw Sword's Frenzied Fury (Ten Updates)
The front lines were locked in a stalemate after several days of intense fighting. The two sides fought repeatedly amidst the ruins, every inch of ground soaked in blood and engine oil.

At this critical moment, concise assembly guidelines and basic operating procedures were distributed to the operating interfaces of each power armor pilot through the tactical network.

The first batch of "Tearer" chainsaw swords that completed trial production were urgently rolled off the production line at the rear factory and immediately loaded onto transport vehicles equipped with protective armor.

Braving the intermittent artillery fire, these transport vehicles struggled to traverse the damaged roads, delivering new weapons to the most intense battle zones.

One of the "Ripper" weapons was specially marked and prioritized for distribution to the commander of the Lhasa Road squad, codenamed "Butcher," who was known for his bravery and excellent close-combat skills.

At this moment, he was leading his squad in a fierce battle at the weakest point of the defense line, repeatedly repelling the fierce attacks of the Arasaka troops.

At this moment, he had just destroyed an observation unit of an "Onimusha" with his shoulder cannon and was being forced into a predicament by two other Arasaka power armors that were trying to attack him from both sides.

He barely dodged a heavy blow from a fighting hammer, his shield system flickering incessantly under intense energy interference.

Just then, an urgent call came through the communications channel from the logistics officer: "'Butcher'! New equipment delivered! Black weapon crate at three o'clock!"

"Butcher" maneuvered his power armor with a swift sidestep, his mechanical hand precisely grabbing the specially designed weapon case and violently tearing open the outer shell.

Inside the box lay a weapon gleaming with a cold light—a thick hilt, a simple handguard, and most strikingly, a nearly two-meter-long blade covered with sharp serrations.

Without the slightest hesitation, "Butcher" abandoned the depleted revolver gun and gripped the handle of "Ripper" firmly with his massive metal fingers.

He decisively pressed the start button with his thumb.

"Buzz!!!!"

A deep, violent hum suddenly erupted, instantly drowning out all other sounds on the battlefield.

The serrated edges on the "Ripper" sword spun wildly at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, emitting a sharp hissing sound that tore through the air.

The high-speed rotating saw teeth rubbed violently against the air, and the surface quickly turned a scorching dark red light.

The two pilots of the Arasaka power armor who were attempting to attack from both sides were stunned by this sudden and terrifying weapon, and their movements became fatally hesitant.

Beneath the "Butcher's" mask, a sinister smile twisted at the corner of his mouth.

He slammed forward in his power armor, no longer dodging, and swept out the "Ripper" with destructive force, aiming straight for the "Oni Warrior" on the left that had just raised its fighting spike hammer!
Pilot Arasaka hastily attempted to block with his spiked hammer, hoping that the opponent's shield would still be ineffective in close combat.

But the Ripper completely ignores any defense—this weapon was born to unleash its ultimate destructive power within the range where shields fail!

"Clang—Boom!!"

The high-speed rotating saw teeth instantly tore apart the blocking spikes, and scorching metal shards sprayed out like a torrential rain.

The chainsaw sword continued its relentless advance, viciously biting into the "Onimusha's" waist armor.

This is not cutting, but utter and devastating destruction!
High-strength alloy armor is utterly vulnerable to the ferocious serrations, easily torn apart, shredded, and scattered.

The internal wiring, hydraulic lines, and structural supports snapped with a piercing metallic groan. Lubricating fluid and coolant gushed from the wounds like blood.

The Onimusha's torso was almost completely severed, barely held together by a few twisted metal skeletons.

It stood frozen in place, its power core emitting a few final, spasmodic hums, before crashing to the ground and exploding into a fireball amidst the billowing dust. The entire battle unfolded in the blink of an eye.

The pilot of another Arasaka power armor witnessed the horrific scene of his companion being instantly "dismembered," and the communication channel was filled with terrified screams.

Without pausing, "Butcher" maneuvered his power armor around, carrying the still-humping, dripping metal shavings and lubricant-laden "Ripper," like a demon returned from hell, step by step toward his final target.

Fear completely overwhelmed the Arasaka pilot's fighting will; he staggered backward in his power armor, even forgetting to fire.

"Butcher" gave him no chance. He took a step forward and "Ripper" slashed upwards with a death shriek, cleaving the opponent's groin directly into his chest!

Another Arasaka power armor was reduced to sparking wreckage amidst a sickening metallic tearing sound.

This scene was clearly witnessed by high-ranking officials of both sides through drones and battlefield recorders.

Inside the Arasaka Command Center, the slight smile on Shintaro Takayama's face instantly froze.

He stared intently at the raging chainsaw sword on the screen and the dramatically different melee killing efficiency it brought.

“Another new weapon…” His voice was low, tinged with disbelief and a hint of annoyance. The speed at which the enemy was iterating their technology and adapting to the battlefield was beyond imagination.

As the first batch of "Ripper" chainsaw swords were distributed to frontline troops, the battlefield situation began to change significantly.

The defending troops, who had been retreating due to their disadvantage in close combat, regained their footing, and the morale of the soldiers clearly rebounded.

In particular, the power armor pilots of the Ghost Hounds finally had an effective means of counterattack when faced with the forced close-range attacks of the Arasaka "Onimusha" after obtaining this simple, direct and powerful melee weapon.

Although their operational skills and combat experience are still inferior to those of the veteran mercenaries of Lhasa Road, the "Ripper's" astonishing destructive power largely makes up for these gaps.

Many Ghosthound pilots have discovered that, if the target is hit accurately, the high-speed serrations of the chainsword can easily tear through the armor of enemy power armor.

The battlefield situation was thus reversed once again.

The Arasaka unit's tactic of breaking through defenses through close combat became much less effective after the defenders acquired highly targeted countermeasures.

The offensive line has once again fallen into a brutal war of attrition, with Arasaka paying a considerable price for every step he takes forward.

Inside the workshop in the abandoned town center, Chen Yu calmly received combat data on the "Ripper" chainsaw sword transmitted from the front lines.

The scarlet optical lens flickered rhythmically as the information stream rolled on.

"Record: Initial combat data for the 'Ripper' chainsaw sword meets expectations. It effectively fills the gap in close-combat defense and has a significant suppressive effect on enemy morale." He paused briefly and pulled up the weapon wear and tear report. "It is recommended that subsequent production batches focus on optimizing the material formula for the serrated parts to improve their durability in continuous combat environments."

The course of the war was once again altered by the introduction of this new technology.

However, for Chen Yu, these battlefield changes are merely valuable research data, serving as an important reference for optimizing weapons and equipment and understanding the world's war patterns.

He continued to calmly observe the development of the battle, analyze various parameters, and prepare to launch the next project that could change the course of the battle if necessary.

(End of this chapter)