hsntnovel Chapter 112 Taking delivery of the ship and modifying it
Chapter 112 Taking delivery of the ship and modifying it
After the tests were completed, it gradually got dark. When Lorraine returned to the factory area by boat, the workers had just finished the maintenance work on the Vanguard-class high-speed transport ship.
After a night's rest, the next morning, upon learning that the maintenance work on the Vanguard-class transport ship had been completed, Lorraine instructed Cleveland to launch a reconnaissance drone to the outskirts of the factory to locate the two special transport vehicles.
Meanwhile, Lorraine himself, holding the newly produced remote control terminal, prepared to take Bai Jin and Ouyang Nian to the shipyard to receive the transport ship.
"Ouyang Nian, let's go see the boats!"
As soon as Luo Lin finished speaking, he heard Lin Shu's command from the other end of the communication channel, followed by Ouyang Nian's reply.
"My sister asked me to help her with the hydroponic farm. Later I might have to go to the dock again to fetch some nutrient solution."
"Then you go ahead and do your work. Ask Lin Shu how much nutrient solution the hydroponic farm needs at this stage, and I'll arrange for the people at the camp to go to the dock."
"You and Platinum go check on the ship first, I'll contact you later."
Before Ouyang Nian hung up the call, Luo Lin heard Lin Shu urging him on.
"Let's go, Ouyang Nian has been dragged away by his sister to do hard labor."
Lorraine shrugged and pulled Platinum toward the dock.
After arriving at the shipyard, the two followed Chen Zhigang into the bridge of the Vanguard-class high-speed transport ship.
The two walked along while listening to Chen Zhigang's introduction.
"Now, the Vanguard-class high-speed transport ship has completed maintenance. This is an improved model, and two multi-functional robotic arms have been added to the helipad on top of the ship. These robotic arms can perform simple maintenance, refueling and other tasks for temporarily parked helicopters."
"However, the passenger space at the top has been reduced, and a small fuel tank has been added. In case of dangerous situations or entering combat zones, it can be jettisoned with one click via a sliding rail system, reducing safety hazards."
As they spoke, the group went to the driver's seat.
Standing in front of the bridge, Lorraine installed the remote control terminal on the bridge and then started the transport ship.
"drop"
The lights on the bridge came on, the system began its self-check, and Cleveland was connecting to the ship's control system via the control terminal.
While waiting for the self-inspection to complete, Chen Zhigang introduced the ship composition of the vanguard combat system to Luo Lin.
"The smallest squadron of the vanguard combat system typically consists of three Blade-class littoral combat ships, two Vanguard-class high-speed transport ships, and one multi-purpose offshore support ship."
"A near-shore support ship? What are its main missions?"
This was the first time Lorraine had heard of this type of ship. The ships commonly used in amphibious operations are destroyers, frigates, landing ships, and amphibious assault ships.
"The main tasks of the near-shore support ship are battlefield cover, area air defense, electronic warfare, and opening up landing channels."
Listening to Chen Zhigang's introduction, Luo Lin was full of questions.
"Wait, how much displacement would a support ship need to accomplish so many missions?"
"The offshore support ship has a full-load displacement of 2500 tons, a very high level of automation, and a small crew."
After hearing Chen Zhigang's explanation, Luo Lin first looked back at the progress of the self-test system, and then asked a question.
"How does this ship cope with complex electromagnetic environments?"
In Lorraine's memory, military weapons often employed mechanical controls with higher reliability and resistance to interference, or used purely unmanned vessels.
"This type of ship has strong anti-electromagnetic interference and air defense capabilities. In the face of enemy saturation attacks, its multiple high-energy laser weapons can ensure that the entire fleet will not be attacked by enemy air strikes for one hour."
"In addition, its battlefield concealment equipment can cover the entire battlefield within 15 minutes, preventing enemy observation."
After hearing Chen Zhigang's answer, Lorraine shrugged and ended the conversation.
"The level of technology and military development here has truly broadened my horizons."
"Beep, system self-check complete."
[The Vanguard-class high-speed transport ship's control system has been taken over; it is ready to set sail. Requesting permission to open the floodgates and begin filling.]
After hearing Cleveland's report, Lorraine patted Chen Zhigang on the shoulder and said.
"Alright, let's go down. The ship has now been taken over by the intelligent system and is ready to set sail."
The three disembarked and headed towards the factory area. At that moment, Luo Lin received a message from Ouyang Nian.
"Lorraine, the amount of nutrient solution needed for the hydroponic farm has been calculated and sent to you. My sister said that the camp also needs a lot of nutrient solution when growing crops, so you can have them bring back more."
At this moment, the two were following Chen Zhigang to the small door they used when they went out.
After replying to Ouyang Nian's message, Luo Lin called out to Chen Zhigang.
"I'm assigning you a task: go to the docks and bring back enough nutrient solution."
"Um, is there a specific quantity requirement? I need to arrange personnel, and I also need a storage location for the nutrient solution."
Lorraine answered while operating the data panel to retrieve data.
"There is no specific quantity requirement, because it's not just us who will use it; you will also use a lot of nutrient solution when you cultivate your crops."
Chen Zhigang nodded and replied.
"Understood. I'll arrange for workers when I get back, but we don't have any workers who can operate the boat right now."
After learning about Chen Zhigang's difficulties, Lorraine contacted Cleveland, hoping she could provide a solution.
"Cleveland, is it possible to equip the existing cargo ships with unmanned operation capabilities?"
[It can be made to have unmanned driving capabilities by following a subroutine, but it lacks observation equipment and needs to be used in conjunction with a drone.]
"This method works. We can use resources that the flagship doesn't currently need to modify the cargo ship."
Upon receiving Lorraine's instructions, Cleveland, after analyzing the existing resource reserves, sent Lorraine the most suitable plan.
By adding five small drones and corresponding charging equipment, along with a subroutine, it can be equipped with autonomous driving capabilities.
After reviewing Cleveland's proposal, Lorraine instructed Chen Zhigang to arrange for workers to modify the cargo ship, enabling it to operate autonomously.
After obtaining Lorraine's permission, Cleveland brought the cargo ship to the vicinity of the flagship, extended its robotic arm, and made some simple modifications to the cargo ship.
Following the information transmitted back by the drone, Lorraine and Platinum located two special transport vehicles parked outside the factory area.
The two men drove a truck through the gate into the factory area, drove around the factory for a while, and then drove the two vehicles into the cargo hold of the Vanguard-class high-speed transport ship.
After Lorraine and Platinum left the cargo hold, the transport ship, under Cleveland's control and with the assistance of the dock equipment, smoothly slid into the water.
The two then returned to the flagship to await the completion of the cargo ship's modifications.