The mecha engineers had already begun working around the clock in shifts to assemble the mechas.
Shi Zhixin mentioned that with current technology, some parts of the transforming mechas could be mass-produced. However, due to the individual differences between soldiers, manual assembly and calibration were still the most reliable.
What else was there to say? Just get it done!
Thus, whether they were mecha engineers from the military district or ungraduated military academy students, no one stopped to rest.
Every extra mecha they rushed to complete meant an extra layer of protection for the frontlines...
Wang Tianwei, Leola, Wu Fangyu, and a few military engineers were specifically responsible for manufacturing and assembling Super S-class transforming mechas. In actual combat, a single S-class soldier could hold their own against three enemies, so there was absolutely no room for error with their mechas!
Wu Fangyu had memorized all the procedures and data so well she could recite them backward. She was terrified that a single careless mistake could cost the lives of the soldiers on the frontline...
The remaining three were primarily in charge of producing A-class and Super A-class mechas.
The advantage of a transforming mecha was its ability to concentrate firepower in an instant, dealing far more devastating blows to the star beasts or the Zerg!
Upon learning that a star beast horde had erupted in the Ninth Military District and that the Zerg had also joined the fray, everyone's hearts grew heavy.
The Zerg were not like the star beasts. No matter how grotesque the beasts looked, they at least had a fixed physical form!
Some Zerg were massive, attacking much like star beasts, but the truly terrifying ones were tiny and highly venomous!
Some were even imperceptible to the naked eye, making them incredibly hard to detect as they slithered right through the ventilation ducts of the mechas!
What was even more horrifying was that they had now evolved intelligence!
Aside from daily screenings, endless fighting, and continuously upgrading the mechas, no one knew what else could be done.
During the lunch break, after a whole morning of burying their heads in work, everyone was exhausted. Yet, Wang Tianwei was still constantly scrolling through the Mecha Artisan Alliance forum for information.
Seeing her intense focus, Wu Fangyu could not help but voice her doubts.
Are you never tired?
I am used to it.
Wang Tianwei replied without even taking her eyes off the forum.
She felt that the current situation was becoming increasingly familiar...
Something had set its sights on human brains, aiming to turn people into mindless monsters that only knew how to attack!
How was this any different from the zombies that bit everything in sight during the apocalypse!?
Oh! If she had to compare, zombies were much easier to spot than the Zerg! They were not as stubborn either; a single headshot usually did the trick, and most could be killed relatively easily.
Unlike now, where they found it nearly impossible to defend against these Zerg...
Moreover, the Zerg seemed far more advanced than the zombie virus. Of course, the isolation measures and protective equipment of the Federation's citizens were also much more advanced than those on Earth back in the day...
But if things continued like this, would a second apocalypse occur?
Wang Tianwei furrowed her brows; she did not want to see that happen.
Back on Earth, the zombie virus had erupted suddenly, without any warning...
But now, the Federation's military and medical personnel had already spotted the early signs, and she too had sensed the crisis!
If there was any chance to stop it beforehand, she absolutely did not want to live through another apocalypse!
She had family on Planet Tianshu, classmates and teachers on Planet Shuomo, and now she had made so many good friends from other planets...
Even this lifeless black desert beneath her feet, she refused to yield a single inch of it to the Zerg!
Just two days ago, Wang Tianwei had pulled Leola and Wu Fangyu into the Mecha Artisan Alliance.
The two of them had accumulated quite a few works, and they had gained a lot of inspiration especially during this period of crafting super-class transforming mechas.
After uploading two mecha and weapon design blueprints, coupled with the referral of an old member like Wang Tianwei, the forum quickly approved their memberships.
Meanwhile, Lian Sheng from Santorini, Lucas from the First Military Academy, and Tabitha from Yuying were still revising their blueprints.
They had relatively fewer works, but for now, they could also view the contents of the Mecha Artisan Alliance forum through the shared screens of the first three.
Before long, Lucas walked over holding a pouch of nutrient fluid and sat down.
Sister Ma, can you share a screen with me? I want to continue looking at that synthetic hub I did not finish yesterday.
Of course.
Without a second word, Wang Tianwei split her screen for him, while the other two sat beside Leola and Wu Fangyu respectively to start browsing the forum.
The atmosphere of study unconsciously grew dense again. Wang Tianwei continuously searched for airtight materials and technologies that could be used in manufacturing mecha cockpits.
If their opponents were the Zerg, then the mecha cockpit would be the final line of defense!
If this defensive line could be held, the soldiers would have one less thing to worry about.
Wu Fangyu, can I dismantle the mecha you made for Hiranuma Yusho to take a look?
Sure. He is up front doing scans for people right now; he probably will not need his mecha today.
After just a few days together, the students from the six military academies had almost forgotten that they still had a competition coming up.
They were all comrades-in-arms. At a crucial juncture like this, who still cared about keeping technology a secret?
Besides, even if they really wanted to keep secrets, they would never do it against Wang Tianwei. Would that not just be a slap in their own faces?
If you want to see it, I will ask him for it later.
Saying that, she turned her head to glance at Wang's virtual screen.
You want to look into airtightness? His cockpit is definitely flawless in that regard, but using that kind of material... I think it is a bit unrealistic.
Wang Tianwei turned to Wu Fangyu and asked in confusion.
Why?
Wu Fangyu sighed.
The cost of his cockpit alone is over a million Star Coins... That thing is made of Jianli glass!
Hearing this, Wang Tianwei gasped.
Look at you guys... you rich people!
I was wondering what kind of glass could be so arrogant as to not fear attacks. You actually used such a massive piece of Jianli glass for a cockpit!?
No wonder Hiranuma Yusho dared to leave his cockpit exposed...
So it was not just for the convenience of observation, but also a subtle flex of wealth!? She was only just realizing it now!
Damn it, you Valk people got to show off again!
It was Wu Fangyu's first time feeling ashamed because mecha materials were too expensive.
Are you not rich too... The main thing is that he is not short on money... Anyway, if the military were to use such expensive materials for cockpits, I think it is highly unlikely.
Wang Tianwei rested her chin in her hand and pondered for a long time.
Just bring it over first. I will take a look before deciding.
Hiranuma Yusho's cockpit balanced both safety and airtightness. For collision resistance, she could use some other materials as substitutes.
As for airtightness, if the problem could be solved with a small amount of Jianli glass, the price probably would not be ridiculously high...
Alright, then I will go get it right now.
By glancing at her screen, Leola understood Wang Tianwei's idea with almost no need for thought. Her hands danced across the virtual keyboard, and in no time she had looked up which components could be modified.
The properties of Jianli glass currently have no alternative materials to replace them. The fresh air filtration mesh inside the cabin also needs to be taken into consideration...
Wang Tianwei immediately added.
And the pipelines! If the pipes get bitten through, it will be a huge problem.
Hold on, I will note that down.
