Chapter 966: A show of force, the energy fusion tower!
To be fair, an Oriental face is not popular in Qinggang City, which is located in the Western Hemisphere.
Perhaps during the great cultural integration in the pre-war era, the native races living here did not mind the presence of outsiders.
But in the long and long post-war era.
Prejudice began to accumulate, arrogance began to revive, and Blue Star humans once again returned to a state of mutual hostility.
However, this is only compared to ordinary people.
No matter how unpleasant the face is, as long as there is a premise.
Foundation status.
The smile on Lewis's face became more humble, and his straight back was bent at 45 degrees, without even a trace of the arrogance he had when facing Bernie.
"Honorable Captain Pengqiu, your arrival is so timely. Recently, the drastic changes around Qinggang City... no, the drastic changes in the entire world have made people in the shelter panic, but your visit today really made us feel abnormal
Surprisingly, I sincerely hope that the foundation’s gospel can be spread to this strange land again!”
"Our Qinggang Shelter is also an officially signed F-class partner of the foundation. You can rest assured that no one in our territory has the right to make you take off your power armor."
"I hope so."
Peng Qiu didn't want to say more, nodded and closed his helmet.
To be honest, he would rather go to the battlefield than deal with such a slippery old gopher.
Even though Lewis's attitude is extremely good now, behind his back, he has scolded him countless times in his heart.
"We did not receive an invitation today, so it would be a bit abrupt to attend your meeting."
"But the person next to me is Mr. Sumo, the manager from Tianyuan Refuge."
"His gathering place has been evaluated by our branch as an F-level partner potential. A signing ceremony will be held after the foundation resumes normal operations."
Putting his hands on the shoulders of the Sun Chaser, he said continuously:
"Mr. Sumo invited me to come to this grand meeting. Mr. Lewis, is there no problem?"
Peng Qiu's decisive voice caused an unexpected surprise to appear on Lewis's face.
Is this... a guarantee?
When will the foundation guarantee a small, unknown gathering place...
Aren't they always known for their neutrality? Even if some gathering places are willing to spend huge sums of money, the foundation will never agree to it for the sake of supplies unless they are willing.
Furthermore, isn’t this Tianyuan Sanctuary an aborigine of this world? How could it be so easy to board the giant ship of the Foundation?
Lewis glanced back and forth a few times in confusion, but in the end he couldn't say anything.
His level is high, and he has basically reached the ceiling where normal shelter residents can go. He is in charge of the investment promotion and cooperation negotiations of the entire industrial zone.
But in some respects, to say the least, he didn't even have the right to participate in the closed-door meetings in the shelter.
Although I recently heard rumors coming from the shelter, Blue Star's original structure may change, and the established forces are very likely to reshuffle the structure.
But for Sunny Harbor Sanctuary, the Foundation is still the unshakable mountain.
"Please come in. Our meeting location is on a small harbor island. There will be someone specially assigned to bring a few distinguished guests in."
Lewis coughed lightly and quickly stepped aside, revealing the doorway under the low wall.
Peng Qiu walked in front, and the four of them quickly walked in from the passage below and continued towards the hinterland of Qinggang Shelter.
It may be limited by the layout of the original industrial zone.
After passing through the doorway to the other side, the buildings built on the ground did not undergo any major changes.
Except for being a little bit older, it looks very period.
There are still countless stacked factories here with lights on, and the roar of overtime work coming from the windows.
"Dear guests, the area we are going to next is the location of today's meeting, the harbor island."
"Please get in the car, we will arrive at the port in thirty-five minutes."
Four pick-up cars drove over from a distance.
The drivers who were driving were very understanding and obediently removed the roof of the shed.
But when Peng Qiu and the others sat down, it was visible to the naked eye that the height of the car instantly dropped by more than ten centimeters, and the chassis completely touched the ground.
"Forehead...."
"The armor is a bit heavy, is that okay?"
Glancing at the unmistakable Sun-Chasing Armor on the left, Peng Qiu couldn't help but have a flash of envy in his eyes.
In fact, it is very easy to make the power armor bigger. As long as the materials are piled up enough and the battery is enlarged, it is not a problem to make a monster more than ten meters tall.
But if you want to make it small and light, it is much more difficult.
At least in his past life, he had only seen powerful caravan bosses from the Foundation or masters in war zones wearing similar personal power armor.
"No... no problem."
Several drivers looked at each other and hurriedly tried to start the car and start moving slowly.
But it was a pity that it was on fire, and the bulldozer-like chassis only made a creaking sound, and could not move forward even half a minute.
"Forget it, just lead the way and we can follow behind."
I couldn't get it out after several attempts.
Sumo had no choice but to speak out in time to resolve the situation. The driver thanked the driver and followed him on foot.
Snapped.
Snapped.
Heavy steps echoed through the neighborhood.
After advancing for about eight kilometers, the industrial zone finally reached the end and entered the residential area.
However, after entering here, I lost the sense of technology that I imagined.
Maybe this place turned out to be a residential area in an industrial area. The old building walls peeled off, leaving clear traces of water stains.
People living inside hang colorful clothes outside the window and float with the breeze.
At first glance, the area behind the industrial zone looks as dilapidated as a slum, completely losing its former sophistication.
"It seems that they have not fully mastered all the technologies of the civilized era?" Sumo looked at the crowd peeking over from a distance. He always felt that compared to other places, the residents living here were not much happier.
Even though they don't have to live in the dark underground, they have a place to live on the ground.
But the shabby clothes on his body and his slightly sallow face can completely explain the quality of life.
Peng Qiu also looked around curiously. The scanner built into the power armor was fully activated, and the scanned data was collected and processed on the mobile computer hanging on his left arm for processing and analysis.
Although he is nominally the captain of the foundation's branch in Qinggang City.
But in the past, when it was relatively peaceful and stable, he was not in the city more than 95% of the time. Instead, he was active in some areas where conflicts broke out, looking for benefits for the foundation's expansion.
After all, the entire Qinggang City is too safe.
In other words... the people here are simply too stubborn.
They never covet so-called benefits, and they will never step outside the safe area of the city. Even the most powerful Qinggang Shelter constantly restricts its residents not to step outside the designated area.
Compared to the surrounding cities where the plunderers were so powerful, it was true that he had not been here for a long time.
But what Peng Qiu is more interested in is not the quality of life of the people here.
Those thick pipelines built between residential buildings were the first targets of his attention.
The energy response level scanned by this thing is abnormally high, and the power output per second is measured in hundreds of thousands of watts.
"Nuclear fusion brings us nearly unlimited energy, but it also has inevitable shortcomings. Not every place has a complete set of technologies and materials. For example, the raw materials of the Clear Harbor Shelter are very dependent on their arrival on time every year.
Foundation Merchant Vessel."
Peng Qiu glanced at the data and was a little surprised.
"These aerial pipelines are actually liquid-cooled transport pipes, which can transmit the energy from below the shelter up almost losslessly and supply the industrial area to operate at full capacity."
"What are they producing?"
"I don't know. It might be a weapon, or it might be something else. After all, I don't have more detailed information."
Peng Qiu's words were ambiguous.
No evidence is given for such an inference, nor is it said what the other things might be.
Unable to see his expression, Sumo didn't know whether the other person was unwilling to tell him or just didn't know, so he simply didn't ask.
"No. 0, scan the nearby terrain data, model it into a visual 3D model and store it."
"Okay, Master."
The small cube in the pocket trembled slightly, and a silent high-frequency information wave spread to the surrounding area.
Building after building, underground and aboveground line and pipe networks quickly took shape in Zero's database.
About ten seconds later, looking at the miniature light and shadow projected in front of me, a huge thing suddenly appeared under the ground.
Sumo nodded imperceptibly, and couldn't help but have a better understanding of the strength of Qinggang Sanctuary.
Sure enough, only the tip of the glacier was exposed on the ground.
A large number of pre-war inheritances have completely turned the underground here into a solid military fortress.
According to the detection within Zero's capabilities, the thickness of concrete underground in residential areas has exceeded ten meters.
What is this concept?
Not to mention a directional explosive bomb.
Even if a medium-yield tactical nuclear bomb is blasted straight down, it will not affect the slightest point below.
And behind the concrete, there are even more powerful materials that can isolate even the No. 0 detection wave.
"No wonder they were able to assemble an entire flying fleet. With such an industrial background, it would be difficult to develop slowly..."
He looked up at the three helicopters whizzing past overhead.
Somo moved his neck and couldn't help but feel grateful for his decision to wear the foundation's tiger skin.
Before revealing special means, it is simply nonsense to use hard power to compete with Qinggang Sanctuary.
Let’s not talk about the gap in weapons. In terms of productivity alone, there is a huge gap between the two sides.
Take the industrial area outside, which covers an area of more than tens of thousands of acres, as an example. Even if it is opened for explosion, it will take half a day.
As for breaking through the ten-meter-thick concrete layer underfoot and going deep into the opponent's hinterland.
"Before using the power of authority, we must keep a low profile in the short term!"
Somo thought secretly in his heart and came to a conclusion.
Regardless of what plan Qinggang Shelter will come up with today, or how much supplies it needs to squeeze out.
Having shot the first bird, Tianyuan Shelter decided not to be the first to stand up.
As for what others think...
Looking at the small island faintly appearing in the field of vision in the distance, Zero immediately gave the general information.
"Master, this is not an ordinary island, but a heavy fortress made entirely of alloy!"
It was originally built as a small harbor island on the sea.
As the seawater disappeared, the metal was completely exposed on the river bed.
From bottom to top, this alloy island with a height of more than 300 meters has a ferocious silver light shining on every inch of its foundation, conveying an indestructible meaning.
Countless black and gray small windows are scattered horizontally and vertically along the waistline, leaving no one in doubt about the horrific damage that will be caused when the firepower breaks out.
A water fortress made of pure alloy?
Su Mo secretly cursed the prodigal son, but Peng Qiu next to him said in surprise:
"Interesting, Sunny Harbor Sanctuary was able to quietly create an energy fusion tower?"
"Although it is only the first generation of elementary towers..."
"Interesting...it seems they have been ready for a long time."
Energy fusion tower?
Suddenly catching an important piece of information, Sumo's still somewhat distracted energy immediately gathered together: "Sunny Harbor Sanctuary? Have they mastered nuclear fusion technology?"
"I don't know the specific situation, but this is indeed what a first-generation fusion tower looks like."
Peng Qiu shook his head and said: "If you don't understand this thing at all, then I want to explain this issue to you completely. I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it in a whole day."
"But you can understand this. After we broke through nuclear fusion technology, at the beginning, only the top forces were able to create matching devices to achieve the effect. Even if other forces obtained the technical information, they did not have complete technical reserves to achieve it.
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"So in order to promote nuclear fusion, several major forces could only continue to attack it, gradually reducing the demand for complex devices and creating portable nuclear power generators."
"This kind of generator can continuously output energy as long as the produced fuel rods are put into it. The only disadvantage is that once the energy rods are used up, you can only continue to look for them to buy."
Sumo looked at the small island in the distance with great interest and said: "So some forces started to develop their own fusion technology in order to get rid of control?"
"That's for sure, the energy fusion tower is one of these roads."
Without continuing to get entangled in specific technical details, Peng Qiu neatly avoided the topic: "However, the first generation of high towers required a large amount of seawater to reduce the operating temperature. The reason why alloys were used was to conduct heat quickly and avoid the risk of furnace explosion.
It’s a pity that the sea water has disappeared now, and this tower is equivalent to a waste.”
"No wonder they are eager to start an alliance and implement the expedition plan..."
Energy means everything in the wasteland.
Having an industrial core and endless energy means infinitely high evolutionary potential.
In this case, you only need to make a fortune in a low-key manner and develop in a low-key manner, and you will soon be able to accumulate a terrifying foundation.
However, the release of the game caused the seawater in Qinggang City to suddenly disappear and the energy fusion tower to completely fail. This method can be said to be a waste of money.
Realizing that the road to continued low-key development had been cut off, Qinggang Shelter decided not to wait any longer and began to actively expand externally.
If you think about it this way, it makes sense.
"It seems that the Foundation still doesn't know enough about Clear Harbor Sanctuary, Brenda Hades..."
"He wants to invite everyone here to show off his power."
