From troll tribes to elf empires

Chapter 251 The final plan (sorry for the delay)

Generally speaking, the ship storage system on the design drawing is divided into several major aspects, namely 'ammunition storage', 'energy storage', 'water storage', etc.

In terms of ‘ammunition storage’.

Above the ship deck, the plan is to stuff forty 420mm main guns and more than a hundred 30·60mm air and sea secondary guns;

Under the waterline, although there were objections to the previous plan from Nesta, even if it does not reach the level of more than 200 doors, it will still retain the minimum means of attacking underwater.

So overall, the projection capability of this ship is surprisingly high.

But if you want to make effective use of this projection capability, the corresponding reserve quantity of large and small projectiles cannot be underestimated.

This is also reflected in the drawings.

Under the reaction chamber of each gun, there is a bomb preparation room that is closely integrated with the fully automatic loading system;

Each heavy bomb or armor-piercing bomb is divided into two adjacent parts, fixed on a vine locking device that looks like an assembly line in a factory and resembles a bullet chain, and is loaded according to the instructions of the center.

In addition to these bomb storage rooms built adjacent to the reaction chamber, there is also a bomb storage room occupying many watertight compartments on the bottom of the ship. While shouldering the task of 'ballasting', the metal projectiles inside are also transported through a conveyor-like conveyor belt.

structure, connected to the ammunition storage room above.

Since the cannons currently used project metal lumps without 'charge', while the killing mode is restricted, it also has the advantage of not having to consider dangers such as self-destruction when reserve;

Therefore, the design in terms of density, space layout, etc. is to make it as convenient as possible and as large as the reserve. Coupled with the huge internal volume of the ship itself, the projectile reserve is quite safe.

Then there's energy storage.

Regarding the series of "semi-magical components" assembled into the ship, Nesta was "satisfied" with one thing, but one was "dissatisfied", which was its high dependence on "nutrients".

"Your Excellency, Speaker, we are still in the stage of data calculation and mental meditation modeling, but now that the matter here has come to an end for me, the progress from now on should not be too slow."

In the calculation, only when the ship's speed reaches the now impossible sailing speed of 140km/light hour, is it really necessary to turn on the 'light frame reinforcement scheme', because the damage control consumption at this time may have equaled that of not turning it on

Nutrients saved in the state.

"That's alright. The three of you will go back with me. I want to hold an impromptu meeting."

But for this world, for these semi-magical equipment that appear one after another, 'nutrients' will indeed affect all functions from the outside to the inside. The same is true for the ship on the drawing. The 'low-energy concentrated liquid' reserve can be called its

lifeline.

Therefore, Nesta saw in the drawing the 'nutrient pool' located above the bottom of the ship, occupying hundreds of cabins from bow to stern, and the fibrous root system densely extending from the bulkhead.

Compared to a seaport that is too far away and may be harassed by ocean monsters, after considering issues such as convenience and safety, the council decided to build this place as an important shipbuilding base in the future.

After that, the researchers began to continue the previous tasks, while Freya and three other witch doctors returned to the headquarters with Nesta in a moose cart.

A temporary meeting was convened about two hours later, and a plan for manufacturing a "disposable gunboat" was made.

If it is changed to cruising speed (32km/dh), then the power system consumption of 0.4 tons/dh can be added to the active consumption of 1.1 tons/dh, and the navigation time can be calculated to be 10,000dh, totaling 320,000 kilometers.

Most of the nutrients consumed during the voyage are used to start and maintain the operation of boilers and steam engines, while some of the nutrients are consumed in power transmission, remote control, etc.;

The 60mm gun's land combat rate of fire when the root system is grounded is 1 shot/2 light seconds, but when powered by 'low energy concentrate', it will remain at 1 shot/light second after consuming 0.7kg of nutrients.

Actual rate of fire.

"I understand, can you subcontract the mechanical teeth, charcoal steam engines and boilers to private factories?"

This may seem like a lot, but if you consider the nutrient consumption of the ship in various states, you may feel that this is only the minimum necessity.

‘Nutrient’ cannot simply be equated with ‘fuel’. In previous lives, no ship had almost 90% of its armor protection capability reduced because of lack of fuel. I have never heard of a ship being unable to fire its guns because of lack of fuel.

Of course, if the ship is anchored in the port, it can be switched to the ground-based mode to avoid the 'unnecessary' consumption of this part of the concentrated liquid.

"It will be completed very quickly, the construction will be even easier, and the arrangement of the space inside the hull will be relatively flexible."

If no other factors are considered, 15,000 tons of nutrient concentrate can be exchanged for 30,000 lamp hours, 625 days, and 1.3 years of semi-dormant state;

"Well, the first ship is probably impossible. There are too many things that need to be verified during the construction process of the first ship, but the follow-up should be much faster."

"What if we switch to a more mature 70L·420mm gun? Can we hit it?"

"Don't worry, we can't delay the capture of the advanced volcanic salamander now. Let's build the single-barrel gunboat first."

When in the most energy-saving semi-sleep state, due to the huge size of the hull itself and the large number of magic plants inside, the ship no longer has the ability to rely solely on its own internal energy like a 30mm assault gun or a wind blade assault gun.

Maintainable ability, and in order to maintain the vitality of the magic plants, the ship needs to consume nutrients at a rate of 0.5 tons/light hour.

The upper level 'Medium Frame Reinforcement Plan' has a nutrient consumption of 3 tons/df, and should be activated in non-intense battle conditions, such as when the main gun salvo requirement is less than 12 guns;

"Okay, while retaining the possibility of expansion, we can change the assembly line plan and deal with the assembly of the single-barreled gunboat first. Is that okay?"

In the plan given on the drawing, the entire ship is expected to be equipped with 40 420 main guns. It is estimated that the salvo consumption is about 0.2 tons/time. It can fire about 4.5 times per light hour. It is expected to consume

Nutrient 0.9 tons.

"Then let's use this plan. Not only is the technology complete, but the rate of fire can be much faster after replacing the energy liquid. So, how long will it take to improve the current basic plan?"

First of all, because the ship is actually a living body, it needs nutrients just to maintain its own activity, so it will consume even when it is stationary.

The highest level that technology can achieve at this stage is the 'heavy frame reinforcement plan' with a nutrient consumption of 21 tons/df. Basically, it only needs to be turned on when 40 main guns are fired. The effect produced is enough to compete with that.

The terrifying tear that occurred in an instant.

"clear!"

On the Nesta side, after seeing, hearing, and performing huge calculations based on brainpower, although I feel that there are still many unsatisfactory things, but compared to the 'ugly fat dumpling' in the middle of the river,

The plan on the drawing is really awesome.

So, after a period of pondering, he responded,

This is because the water in the lower reaches of the Heihe River is deep enough, the river surface is wide enough, and the deep-water port terminal is close enough to the headquarters;

"Tsk, tsk, you guy."

At this time, the ship will naturally not consume nutrients other than active maintenance of armor materials (included in semi-dormant and active state consumption).

Different from the 'one-time' positioning of single-barreled gunboats, these shipyards have considered the issue of later expansion during construction.

In addition, there are 150 30mm underwater rapid-fire guns and at least 30 deck close-in defense guns. They can project 2.16 million projectiles per light and consume about 65 tons of nutrients;

There are also 60 60mm underwater rapid-fire guns and 20 60mm high-level dual-purpose deck guns, which can release 288,000 bombs per light and consume about 20.16 tons of nutrients;

After that, there are 15 203mm armor-piercing guns arranged below the waterline. The amount of bombs dropped per light is 1,350, and the nutrient consumption is about 2.7 tons.

There will be a total of thirty ship-related parts here, which will be produced in existing factories, then transported to the totem engraving factory to add corresponding totems, and finally sent to the deep-water port terminal for assembly.

"What's the specific speed? 12km per light, reversing 3km per hour, right?"

After adding up the energy consumption in the active state, we know that the ship can sail for 6,500 light hours at this time, and the total range is about 261,000 kilometers.

Again, it is the consumption of the ship’s frame strength;

At this point, because of the same 'energy-saving' idea as armor protection, the institute has differentiated into five strength methods: no reinforcement (maintained by material strength alone), light reinforcement, medium reinforcement, full armor reinforcement, and heavy reinforcement, and each has its own strength.

There are different application scenarios and nutrient consumption.

Thirdly, there is also the issue of nutrients that needs to be considered in terms of ‘armor protection’;

In addition to projectiles and energy reserves, there are also life and combat materials such as food, drinking water, and individual weapons for the sergeants that need to be considered. In addition, there is a steam power system based on 'boiling water', which also requires corresponding boiler water to be backed up.

, these materials will occupy many cabins inside the hull.

In addition, an energy supply ship specially loaded with nutrient concentrate will be added next to each gunboat;

Once the armor protection totem is activated, while the effect of the three-dimensional inscription is enhanced, the consumption incurred cannot be underestimated;

It may be inconspicuous when divided into square centimeters, but how many cubic centimeters does the entire ship consist of?

When this consumption figure is accumulated to the armor protection layer of the entire hull, it forms a set of figures that cannot be ignored.

Finally, there is the consumption of attack and fully automatic ammunition supply systems;

During land battles, when the 420mm main gun draws nutrients directly from the earth, its firing speed is 1 round/20 light minutes;

The 30mm cannon has a fire rate of 1 shot/0.5 light seconds when the land combat root system is grounded. When the "low energy concentrate" is used as the energy source, it can increase its fire rate to 1 shot/0.3 light seconds at the cost of consuming 0.3kg of nutrients;

When the 203mm gun is in land combat, the full power firing speed of its reaction chamber is 1 shot/2 light minutes;

"It's really bad, but it's better than nothing. If we still have to wait for the guy on the drawing, then I will transfer all the existing witch doctors. Can it be built in a few months or a year, let alone a few months?

?”

The more advanced 'fully reinforced state' has a nutrient consumption of 9 tons/df, which is suitable for situations where there is a need for high-intensity impact, or when there is a need for salvo fire from 22 main guns.

"Which plan?"

In addition, the rest of the small weapons switch between the 'semi-dormant state' and the 'working state' very smoothly, but when they are enlarged to such a huge size, they need to wait for a long time;

Therefore, an 'activated state' that can turn on other functions at any time has become necessary. When the ship is in this state, even if no regional totem effect is enabled, it will passively consume nutrients at a rate of 1.1 tons/dh.

;

After rough conversion, it can be concluded that 15,000 tons of nutrient concentrate can support the ship's activation state for 0.59 years, but this consumption can also be avoided by rooting the ship when it is in port.

"Already done some."

"Yes, the reaction chamber factory is ready, and the armor totem engraving factory is ready. There is no problem in producing the ship frame. The other required materials should not be complicated, right? Can the production be completed with private processing accuracy?"

However, when the energy is supplied by 'low-energy concentrated liquid', the shooting efficiency of 1 shot/40 light seconds can be obtained at the expense of 2kg of concentrated liquid.

According to Chuanya, the ship's total nutrient reserves can reach up to 15,000 tons;

"It's not as fast as a galley at this speed? It's not as flexible as it is, right?"

In terms of attack, after the 520mm is changed to the 420mm plan, each ship will carry five main guns along the center line;

Although the nearly 30-meter gun barrel is relatively difficult to change the direction of attack, and the 9-meter-diameter reaction chamber will also make the entire hull too compact, in terms of firepower alone, such a plan has been achieved within limited conditions.

Extreme.

When anchored, ships can be unarmored during non-wartime;

Even in low-intensity battles, it can rely on its own material strength to easily withstand damage equivalent to that of a 30mm or 60mm armor-piercing cannon;

"Ah? Do you really want to build that crappy thing?"

"That's no problem."

“Absolutely no problem!”

"Yes."

The root system of the gunboat will directly extend into it to obtain the nutrients needed for the reaction chamber, self-repair of the gun barrel, automatic loading, and the activation of the reinforcement totem of the frame and shell. The remaining space inside the hull will be ballasted with metal projectiles.

"OK"

"Mechanical Tooth. How is the development of the turbine-based power system going?"

"Yes."

This batch of gunboats will not be equipped with a power system and will be dragged forward by the existing galleys. After calculations, the witch doctors even found that this seems to make them go faster.

Therefore, the Power Research Institute will use the data collected previously to immediately start the formal development of the turbine power system and temporarily stop participating in the previous emergency plan.

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Funa's introduction has come to an end. He himself, as well as many researchers from the Ship Research Institute and the Power Research Institute, are looking at the Speaker expectantly, hoping to get positive feedback from him.

"That's it. Can the 55L·520mm gun of the single-barrel gunboat hit the volcanoes from the southern coastline?"

However, when the energy is supplied by 'low-energy concentrated liquid', the full-power emission speed can be compressed to 13 light minutes per shot, but a corresponding nutrient consumption price of 5kg/time will be paid.

"It's very relaxing~"

Secondly, it is the consumption during sailing;

Without considering any conditions other than navigation, the cost of maintaining the maximum speed of the ship (40km/light hour) is expected to be around 1.2 tons/dh;

In the salvo state after all firepower is taken into account, the energy consumption of the ship's reaction warehouse alone will reach about 89 tons, and this energy consumption is not all needed during the attack;

During the attack, central control, enemy tracking, automatic ammunition supply, and barrel maintenance are carried out.

These and other related totems will be involved, either directly or indirectly, and are estimated to produce a nutrient consumption of 35 tons/dh, with the ammunition supply system as the main head. In addition, the main gun salvo needs to be opened when the main gun salvo is fired.

'Heavy-duty skeleton reinforcement scheme'.

Looking at it this way, the expected nutrient reserve of 15,000 tons is not a huge number in the face of all the consumption data from static to dynamic.

"Haha! Got it, I'll go back and prepare the model and materials right away!" Funa responded excitedly.

"Hey, can that ugly guy be dragged forward by a galley?"

For their erection, Parliament gave five months;

When the small totems add up, the accumulated consumption becomes not a small amount.

In order to reduce nutrient consumption, when designing the armor opening structure, the institute specifically separated three opening modes: 'light armor', 'medium armor', and 'full armor' to cope with different combat intensities;

They will correspond to different protection needs according to consumption rates of 1 ton/light minute, 6 tons/light minute (non-destructive 203mm armor-piercing bullets, heavy bombs), and 19 tons/light minute (non-destructive defense 420mm);

Yes, this time the consumption is calculated based on light points, so the armor protection totem will usually not stay on.

"The ship on the drawing"

"Yes, Your Excellency, the working efficiency of the 'pure machine solution' itself is really worrying."

"That's fine. I agree in principle with your plan. It will be submitted to the parliament for discussion. If it is passed, we will start coordinating the witch doctors to work together to build the first verification ship."

"hey-hey."

When the ship is completely stationary or simply sailing, since the strength of the hull material is sufficient to support its structure and self-weight, the non-reinforcement mode can be used to save this part of the consumption;

It is also possible to activate the 'light reinforcement' state at the cost of 0.4 tons/light minute, thereby further reducing the possibility of damage to the hull structure.

The corresponding assembly docks took only half a month to take shape with the joint efforts of the witch doctors, and were then arranged in rows along the river bank within two months.

"Then let's go to Chuanya. Are you ready for the idea of ​​​​assembly line?"

"You can also hit it easily."

Therefore, these shipyards are not just for one-time use. After the subsequent rounds of expansion are completed according to demand, even the giant ship that is still on paper can be built here.

After the new decision was made, Jiuya, Freya, and a group of scholars went to the "Power Research Institute" newly established more than a month ago to start closed-door research;

On the Chuanya side, while looking forward to the construction of large ships in the future, they began to take charge of the construction of this batch of single-barreled gunboats with peace of mind.

While all this is going on in full swing, there are also related or unrelated things happening in other directions.

In the northern plateau, the exercise troops had already boarded the rail car and were about to embark on the journey back to their headquarters;

Further north on the plateau, he led an intelligence suppression force belonging to the military system. Under the leadership of a horn-hoofed guide, he was exploring the mountainous route of the Toulon tribe. He wanted to find a road suitable for large groups to walk in addition to the previous wild roads in the forest.

The road out of the mountain.

I came back too late today.

late, sorry

(End of chapter)