Otherworld Girl Development Guide

"Then it's settled... Before leaving, fill the Xirang supply warehouse to the brim, enough to at least cope with a medium-intensity war."

With the current military equipment of the Xirang Base, even if it faces attacks from more fishmen or other unknown abyssal sea creatures, it is enough to hold out until Zhou Mingrui opens the portal and returns.

"We also need to be careful about the situation in the Abyss Sea..." the old man said anxiously, "...this mysterious sea is full of unknown risks."

The area around the Xirang base is relatively safe. When reconnaissance aircraft went deep into the abyss to investigate, they saw a shadow nearly 100 meters long underwater. Marine creatures of this length can already pose a threat to warships!

Chapter 25 Project 666

Xirang Base.

Star Ring Terrorism Bureau Branch, Project 666 Research Institute.

Continuing the rabbit's tradition, research projects are all designated with numerical codes.

Inside the factory, the green safety passages and gray work areas are clearly separated.

Various high-precision machining equipment are performing precision cutting, with metal chips and cutting fluid flying everywhere...

Wearing a safety helmet, Zhou Mingrui excitedly watched the three-meter-tall small bipedal mech that had just been assembled and was having its "driver program" installed.

Despite being called a mecha, it looks more like a tiny armed helicopter with two anti-joint mechanical legs attached to the underside of the fuselage.

"The program self-check shows no problems!"

After repeatedly confirming that the program's self-test was working correctly, the technician wearing glasses nodded to Zhou Mingrui.

"Project 666, XT-01 testing begins!"

hum!

As the program ran, the hydraulic system of the bipedal mech was activated, and the anti-joint mechanism supported the upper body to stand up, turning the XT-01 from three meters in standby mode to four meters in height.

The anti-joint mechanical legs are unusually thick. The new armor has not yet been installed, but the complex mechanical structure and various sensors of the legs can be seen.

"Tsk...tsk..."

Zhou Mingrui examined the drone in front of him, clicking his tongue in amazement. When it comes to drone technology, Dajiang Military Industry truly lives up to its reputation.

The control program for XT-01 was provided by Dajiang Military Industry with technical support.

Project 666, a technology demonstrator drone, model: XT (Xingtian), serial number 01.

As for why it's called Xingtian, it's because this mecha doesn't have a head!

Control method: autonomous/semi-remote control.

The 360-degree rotating photoelectric probe is suspended below the main body, and the active phased array radar is distributed above the photoelectric probe. Two flexible antennas for receiving and exchanging information are erected on the back, which can be easily integrated into the existing combat system.

The XT-01 is simply armed, with a domestically produced six-barreled 7.62mm Gatling gun mounted on its left arm, with 1200 rounds in reserve.

On the right is a 10-tube Type 08 rocket launcher, which can also launch other types of rockets by changing the launcher.

The top hardpoints of the fuselage can be equipped with HY-6 or HJ-12 anti-tank missiles to counter armed helicopters, depending on the situation.

The weapons on both robotic arms are all modular, allowing for weapon replacement as needed on the battlefield.

The coolest part is that it can be directly equipped with fire-fighting rockets and high-pressure water cannons... and thus, the fire-fighting drone was born!

Powered by a novel superconducting graphene battery, it can withstand high-intensity combat for 4 hours...

This is very valuable in actual combat. If such a drone, which is specializing in urban warfare, is deployed to the battlefield and is not destroyed within 4 hours, then it is a win.

Thanks to the application of new materials, the XT-01 weighs less than 400KG and can be quickly deployed to the battlefield by airdrop or helicopter slingshot.

Clang!

Clang!

The bipedal mech moved steadily, its photoelectric sensors constantly scanning the surroundings and identifying the level of threat.

The old man watched as XT-01 slowly walked to the testing station and couldn't help but sigh, "I have to say, these young people are really amazing!"

A wealthy investor, plus a group of creative and technically skilled young people—just as he said: do what you're supposed to do at your age, innovation still depends on young people, young people have very strong creativity, we must trust them.

"Load the ammunition!" Zhou Mingrui shouted. Let's see what they're made of!

"Okay!"

Technicians in red vests quickly pushed the 7.62mm ammunition box next to the XT-01 and inserted it into the pre-installed interface.

beep!

A long beep signaled that loading was complete.

"Insurance cancelled!"

The weapon safety device of the XT-01 is independent of the control system; the weapon cannot be fired without disengaging the safety device.

After the restrictions were lifted, the drone entered combat mode, and its photoelectric probes quickly scanned the unfinished buildings ahead, which were being used to simulate urban warfare.

"Target ready!"

"Ready!"

"Prepare to record data!"

"complete!"

"start!"

Humanoid targets emerged from various corners of the unfinished building, simulating an attack on XT-01.

The computer's reaction speed far surpasses that of humans; almost instantly, the photoelectric sensor locks onto the target and assesses its threat level...

Driven by a stepper motor, 7.62mm bullets were fired at targets of decreasing threat level, tearing them to shreds.

The spent cartridge cases clattered to the ground; after the single-shot burst was exhausted, only the hum of the machine gun remained...

"Well done!"

After watching all the targets being hit, the old man nodded to himself.

Drones are the future trend of warfare, and more and more unmanned weapons will be deployed to the battlefield.

With the emergence of highly unmanned armies, the number of friendly "humans" on the battlefield is decreasing dramatically... The reins on tactical nuclear weapons are slowly being loosened, which makes many experts somewhat worried about the future of humanity.

"Alright, let's proceed with the stability test..." Engineer Liu said loudly after recording the data.

The stability test examines the integration of the various systems in the XT-01. After confirming that there are no problems, the final destructive test will be conducted.

"Mingrui... come here for a moment, I have something to tell you." The old man gestured for Zhou Mingrui to follow.

Zhou Mingrui nodded, glanced at the technicians who were installing rockets on the XT-01, their smiles gradually turning into a barrage of firepower, and then turned to follow the old man.

That's all he has to do. Calling him over is just... a way of showing respect to the sugar daddy.

Zhou Mingrui followed the old man out of the factory, and behind them came a series of explosions.

"Would you like to go out and see the world?"

"Huh?" Zhou Mingrui was stunned for a moment, not understanding what the old man meant.

"What I mean is, I want you to go out on the ship and see the world. Firstly, it will ensure the safety of the people accompanying you, and secondly, you've been here for half a year, so you're bound to get a little bored. Going out to get some fresh air and see the local power on Mingrui Star..."

"Can I go out?"

Can a "technical" person like him go out for some fresh air?

"Of course..." The old man chuckled, "...You're not a tool, and we haven't treated you as one, much less will we!"

Staying cooped up at home all the time isn't good either; people need more than just physical health—mental health is equally important.

Compared to the US, China is much more humane.

At this point, the old man let out a long sigh:

"...This is also because we haven't been effective in our propaganda efforts over the years; we've been smeared, demonized, and there are always people who misunderstand us..."

"Alright, go back and get ready. We'll be departing by ship in four days!"

Chapter 26 Setting Sail

A 5000-ton oceanographic survey vessel is being refueled in the port, and containers of unknown purpose are being hoisted onto the deck. The Z-20 sea-based helicopter is being hoisted into the hangar at the rear of the oceanographic survey vessel.

Crew members dressed in white naval uniforms boarded the ocean monitoring vessel in neat rows, took over the various departments of the oceanographic survey vessel, and conducted pre-voyage inspections.

At the dock, apart from some crew members who had no ties and decided to stay at the Xirang base, the remaining crew members were waiting for boarding arrangements.

"She's so beautiful!"

The white hull was very beautiful. When Captain Fugen saw the ship, he was like a man looking at the most beautiful woman, unable to look away for a long time. Although he didn't know how fast the ship was, he knew from the blade-like bow that it was definitely not slow... He kept muttering that he would build a ship just as beautiful in the future.

Ellie looked around the dock but didn't see that familiar figure. Her gray eyes flickered, and she felt a strange sense of loss... Perhaps he was busy with something else.

As she climbed the escalator to the high side of the ship, Ellie looked at the wide metal deck, with red flags flying high at the top of the mast. The clean and simple mast and the ship's layout had a unique industrial aesthetic.

I still can't believe that such a big ship was built so quickly!

Ellie finally had a clear idea of ​​the speed of the Star Ring that Zhou Mingrui had mentioned... Compared to the Star Ring, the shipyard in Krobel was practically crawling.

Behind her, crew members, with happy smiles on their faces, boarded the ship in an orderly fashion, carrying large and small bags.

Compared to six months ago, the sallow complexion on their faces has disappeared, and their bodies have become much stronger... Of course, the Xirang Base doesn't support idlers; they also need to work to earn the supplies they need for living.

"How's it going? Pretty fast, right?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her. Ellie turned around and saw Zhou Mingrui wearing a white naval uniform, with his military cap tucked under his arm, smiling at her.

"Ok!"

Ellie smiled with surprise and nodded vigorously. No wonder she hadn't seen him at the dock; he had already boarded the ship. Looking at Zhou Mingrui's white military uniform, she seemed to realize something.

"Huh? Zhou Mingrui, you want to come with me?"

"Of course, since I'm going to invest in Krobel, I'll naturally go and investigate Krobel to see if there are any projects I can invest in."

I don't want to make a losing deal... so, when we get to Krobel, please show me around your hometown.

Ellie laughed happily, her gray eyes narrowing into two beautiful crescent moons: "Leave it to me."

After all the crew members had settled into their rooms, the oceanographic survey vessel, hull number 101 and named "Dayu," slowly departed the port under the towing of tugboats amidst the sound of its horn.