The Liberty Shepherd high-speed cruise ship that Yu Lian and his new group of friends boarded passed through the South Gate of Heaven on October 25, 832 in the common calendar, and officially arrived in the Gibraltar galaxy.
This high-speed traffic boat is directly attached to the First Fleet. In terms of ultimate speed, it is even faster than destroyers and assault ships. Its main job is to act as a messenger when hyperspace communications are interrupted... Of course
, in some unbearable situations, such as the flagship being seriously injured and about to be destroyed, you can take the senior generals and run away.
From Xinyumen to Nantianmen, the Shepherd took less than a week. If it were a large cargo ship or an ordinary passenger ship, this time would be extended to half a month.
Even so, Yu Lian still felt that it was a bit slow. He felt that if the light wing structure could be configured, the sublight speed cruise time in the galaxy could be compressed again - you know, this is the bulk of the cost of shipping in the galaxy.
.In this way, the time it takes to get from Nantianmen to Xinyumen can even be reduced to three to four days.
This thing made by Essen French is definitely an epoch-making product. Unfortunately, it is limited to structural and material problems and cannot be installed on large ships yet. I hope that subsequent improvements will have more amazing changes.
Bar.
But even so, communication with the entire universe will bring huge progress.
After the racing competition is over, I must install one on my Fujie number... Yu Lian suddenly realized that the largest fortune he had "purchased" in his life had been sitting in Xinyumen.
I forgot that later on, Feifei arranged for someone to drive it directly back to Earth and send it to the Red Star Institute.
In other words, this Lightyear Mission-class luxury high-speed cruise ship, which was magically modified by Feifei and herself, has now become the official ship of the Red Star Office.
What a pity, I obviously haven't had enough fun yet.
However, the office has grown to this size and needs a higher-end official ship, probably...
Then, he met his old senior Colonel Silva at the Gibraltar Star Port.
In this equipment delegation to the alliance, if Rozez is the adjutant, then Colonel Silva is the real deputy. He is not even forty years old now, but he has become the leader in such an important arms purchase case.
As a deputy, he definitely has a bright future. But what you need to know is that at this time a year ago, when he participated in the Imperial Glory Mission large-scale military exercise, this old senior was still Yu Lian's equal, and he could still be a little bit better.
He showed a little bit of the appearance of a senior. But now, he has become a direct subordinate.
Normal people would definitely feel awkward.
However, although there was a trace of embarrassment that was not well concealed on Colonel Silva's face, that was all.
Yu Lian thinks this is good. If the other party doesn't show any embarrassment at all, it means that the city is too deep. Such people are actually not easy to get along with, and it is even more difficult to cooperate candidly.
Moreover, during the Glory Mission military exercise, although Yu Lian had not been in contact with this senior for a long time, he also knew that the latter was actually a typical "moon man" with serious elite bureaucracy and no ability to lead troops in combat.
Although he is talented, he still has certain attainments in the research of equipment.
He may not be as good as Luo Zeshi, the equipment and training director of the Volunteer Army in another timeline, at least he is above the average level.
Moreover, precisely because of his serious elitist-bureaucratic style, he has no face towards ordinary soldiers and subordinates, but he appears to be very respectful and dedicated to his superiors.
No, after just a few words of greeting, he got straight to the point: "If the contract progress is followed, the alliance must complete the entire project progress of the ship before June next year, so that there is enough time for testing. However, from
Judging from the news from the embassy, the construction of the main body of the ship has indeed been completed, but the installation progress of the internal facilities is less than 20%."
Yu Lianqi said: "Isn't it because we want more money? As far as I know, the current ambassador to the alliance, Mrs. Weiherbat, has a very good relationship with the alliance. It's not like she had some deal with the alliance and deliberately sacrificed the interests of the army.
Bar?"
"No, I really didn't say that..." Colonel Silva was startled, subconsciously looked around, and then lowered his voice and said: "Maybe it's because this new type of dreadnought uses
It must have adopted a lot of new technologies. This is actually the first time that the Alliance has built such a high-speed warship. Its performance is on par with the Barbarossa, so it is inevitable that there will be some omissions."
"I can't help it. Behind the high quality and low price, maybe I have to be a guinea pig." Yu Lian said with a smile: "However, the embassy did not play its due role."
Luo Zeshi, who was recording on the side, also sighed: "I used to think that the ambassador of our country to the alliance is the wife of the alliance's rich man. This may bring some convenience to the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, but if there is really a need
If you argue with reason, it will be difficult to perform your duties. So why is the ambassador to the alliance the wife of a rich man in the alliance?"
"Do you monsters like you object to a transnational marriage, a romantic love, and a talented man and a beautiful woman?" Yu Lian shrugged: "What's more, this doesn't violate any community law. To say the least, she is just...
He is just an ambassador. In fact, the head of a country can have overseas nationality."
Rozez was immediately shocked, and even Colonel Silva couldn't help but look in disbelief.
"It is actually possible for a large economic, trade and cultural cooperation organization, an organization that is developing towards political integration, to have a chairperson whose whole family is a foreigner and who all live abroad."
Luo Zeshi was hesitant and said: "Why do I think you are telling the truth? Why don't you make it clearer?"
"Hey, if I insist on talking about the possibility of Chairman Nichta and Mrs. Melalie having dual nationalities, wouldn't that make me look very heartless?"
"Indeed, at least in the eyes of most people, if the chairman of the committee is your choice, then you must be his natural ally, or even his follower. This has always been the national condition of our community!" Luo Zeshi
shrug.
On the other hand, Colonel Silva next to him no longer knew what expression to show, saying that one of you is a national hero and the other is a son of the Rozer family. Naturally, you can discuss this kind of issue unscrupulously, but can you pay a little attention to me, an ordinary person?
Mental pressure?
Fortunately, Yu Lian has stopped this topic and said to Colonel Silva: "Then, Colonel, please help me contact Taita Shipyard. I hope to visit Nefi on the same day. Please be sure to
Tell them that I am not here to raise an army to accuse them, but to find a way to solve the problem together with everyone."
Logically speaking, shouldn't you first go to the embassy to report and work with the ambassador? If necessary, should you even attend a press conference and a welcome banquet? Although Colonel Silva felt that this might be so
It broke the official rules a little bit, but since the direct leaders said that they would start formal work without stopping, of course it was impossible to object.
"In addition, please send me the equipment list and equipment plan for this type of dreadnought as soon as possible."
Colonel Silva hurriedly said: "I have sorted it out and can forward it to you immediately."
He thought for a while and then said: "Teta Shipyard gave out a proposal to modify Plan A last week, which is to install the Dragon Breath 3 kinetic energy rail main gun just completed by the Future Laboratory on the ship. The National Defense Committee
They thought it could be considered, but my subordinates felt that this might be a bit too radical, so they temporarily asked them to stop."
Yu Lian nodded: "You are right. In a sense, the first batch of four dreadnoughts under construction can be regarded as the foundation of our country. The politicians on the National Defense Committee only need votes to be responsible, but they do not have to be responsible for it.
We are responsible for the future, but we are soldiers and we can never do this. Senior, I am very lucky to have reliable comrades in arms all the time."
Even if Colonel Silva was not completely moved by this kind of words, there would inevitably be a flash of heat in his eyes, and his enthusiasm for work would naturally increase by several percentage points.
After arranging the above work, Yu Lian, accompanied by Luo Zeshi, went to a private terminal at Gibraltar Airport, which is a transit port belonging to the RN cabin, and found the ship that was undergoing the final "renovation" work.
Lightwing ship.
Of course, Yu Lian also met the long-lost Miss Takaji Ruri. She had not seen her for a while. She was wearing a simple, low-key and easy-to-move silver-gray windbreaker. She was standing by the connecting bridge of the ship, observing the construction work, and saw Yu Lian appear.
, a gentle and bright smile suddenly filled the corners of his mouth.
This girl is indeed getting older and older, but she is also becoming more and more aura of a superior person. Beneath the gentle and elegant surface, she actually has a tough and decisive background.
You know, in the community's business world, she, the CEO of Red Star Firm, already has nicknames such as "Lion-Hearted Queen of the Military Industry" and "Red Tikka".
Tiche is the name of the goddess of wealth in ancient Greek mythology. Well, it seems that the fact that the Red Star Office is a youth club and even a small treasury of the Pioneer Party is not a secret in the political and business circles. In other words, among some big shots
It seems that the youth club is actually a derivative of the Lionheart Club that expanded from the military academy to the young officer group. It is one and the same.
...actually there is no difference.
Yu Lian smiled calmly and hugged Liuli - of course it was the kind of hug that good friends would give. The girl blushed slightly, but soon returned to her seriousness and explained seriously: "We have registered a rowing team.
, it was jointly established by RN Cabin and Office He, and is now called the Red Comet Team."
"We will officially set off on December 15th, and then go to the league to adapt to the venue." Luo Zeshi also added: "The maintenance team is all invited from professional rowing and racing teams."
"Where's the driver?"
"According to your recommendation, I invited Mr. Jean Cook. He is indeed a very good speedboat driver. He just graduated from aviation school and has already obtained the New Atlantis Sector Navigation Certificate for three consecutive years.
The champion. But, he has never had the experience of rowing a rowing boat before? Why not find a better professional rower?" Liuli asked doubtfully.
"Mr. Mach, the runner-up in the Galaxy Speed Boat Racing Competition last year, is from Earth. His contract with the Mercury Team has also expired. He can be hired with some effort," she added.
"What I want is not a professional rower, but someone who can fight... but someone who can work. A non-professional rower or a well-trained interstellar courier boy can shine in front of the entire galaxy.
.This not only promotes Light Wings, but also promotes our philosophy.”
"But if you lose too badly, it will become a joke." Liuli blinked.
"That shows that there is still room for improvement in our light wings. As for Brother Cook, if a postman stands at the center of the galactic race, it is already a victory for labor."
Luo Zeshi said curiously: "You seem to be particularly fond of him."
"Because he has won the mail delivery championship for three years." Yu Lian said with a smile: "Actually, if possible, I would prefer Annie to go, but that little girl from the Baofei tribe is already obsessed with the feeling of driving a battleship to dodge bullets.
, and now I have followed Senior Sister Eleanor to the depths of the Devil’s Labyrinth Star Territory. I can’t quite tell what the outcome will be.”
Of course it's more than that. This interstellar "postman" named Jean Cook will in the future be a heroic captain and a top ship pilot as famous as Anne Romanova, the little girl from the flying tribe.
.
You must also know that on Navy Day, Yu Lian was planning to ask him to partner with Annie and equip the Red Tiger with a luxurious pair of helmsmen. Unfortunately, the latter was probably facing graduation and employment choices, and in the end he decided to
He declined.
Speaking of which, this little Cook is the great-grandson of Mars Cook, one of the founding fathers of the community, but he is willing to be an interstellar courier, so he has some character.
Although Liuli and Luo Zeshi have never seen the heroic figure of Cook driving a battleship in the barrage in the future, as if entering an uninhabited land, the shipping championship for three consecutive years is still very convincing - not to mention,
That was still the Atlantis sector, the border sector where the community faced the chaotic battlefield of the Circassian domain. Refugees and broken troops attacked the border all the year round, so the security situation was naturally imagined. The ability of that Cook guy was also
One can imagine.
But the problem remains, practical driving and racing driving are actually two different things.
"Okay, let's show him how good he is at crossing the line of fire. At least it won't be too miserable." Luo Zeshi could only comfort himself in this way.
"...I still say the same thing, Lian Jun, if you really lose too badly, it will not only be Guangyi who becomes a joke, but also you, Lian Jun." Liuli said: "The relationship between Red Star Office and you is not
Secret, the light wing system is also the top priority for us to withdraw. Everyone knows that this is the technology that you are promoting with all your strength. If it really shows up in the racing competition, it may even affect the military and Falcon Company.
White devil order."
"Even if the White Devil fighter plane has made great achievements in the New World?"
"It is precisely because the White Devil fighter jets have made great achievements in combat." Liuli said, "Unless we take out the light wing technology now and share it with them."
Yu Lian sneered, but didn't bother to ask who "they" were: "Then I'd rather sell an orange cat and a white fox. I'll be able to get a lot of things in exchange for it. Besides, I bought each side once, and it's balanced.
Woolen cloth."
Liuli didn't ask who the "orange cat" and "white fox" were, but just hid a hint of sadness in her smile: "Yes, this is the choice Lian Jun would make."
"Don't worry. So far, I have always wanted to lose miserably, but my opponents and enemies have always refused to give me this chance. I also have a headache myself." Yu Lian laughed: "
Just losing in the game is a good thing, it is better than losing on the battlefield."
Liuli and Luo Zeshi exchanged a look, and they really felt that this guy's way of pretending to be sexy was slipping into an irredeemable direction.