To build a Wura-class destroyer, the shell armor requires approximately 3,500 pairs of warbug front legs.
After hundreds of years of accumulation, coupled with the previous invasion of the Worm Mound, the resistance army had obtained a lot, but after processing, it was only enough to build four ships.
That is the current destroyer Wu Luo, and three ships of the same class that have just begun construction.
Originally, according to Su He's idea, he planned to take advantage of this opportunity to get back enough resources to build more than ten or twenty ships at a time, but unfortunately, because of the unexpected appearance, he only got ten percent of the plan.
A quantity.
Then build two more destroyers?
If it weren't for the crisis analyzed by Jiang Xingchen, there is a high probability that he would have made this choice.
But now, Su He has some different ideas.
Use some of the remaining materials from Canglan Star, plus what the Wuluo brought back this time, to build a cruiser directly.
After all, the firepower of the destroyer alone is not a threat to the insect mound, but it can only rely on other methods for internal destruction.
But if there are more than ten or even dozens of insect graves on the battlefield...
So obviously, this method is extremely difficult to work.
Even Jiang Xingchen didn't dare to pat his chest and guarantee that he could fight his way through the sea of tens or even millions of insects, so as to get close and send the cold fusion bomb into its interior.
Besides, it has now been confirmed that the female insect has extremely high intelligence, and it is likely that the next time it will be defended against this point, and it will not be so easy for humans to succeed.
Therefore, the resistance army urgently needs a powerful battleship that can directly threaten the insect mound. Otherwise, once the starry sky races really swarm in, it is very likely that they will not be able to defend the Canglan system.
On this basis, Ling Ruoxuan almost mobilized a large number of relevant experts to start the demonstration and design work for this first cruiser.
With the information in the Tinder database and the scientific research assistance function, the entire demonstration and design work is very fast.
Three months later, when Wuluo returned to the orbit of Canglan Star, the design work had been completed and had even entered the construction stage.
Although it was just a skeleton, the body, which was twice as big as the destroyer, was so conspicuous that even Jiang Xingchen was attracted.
"This is..."
"This is a cruiser. It was built to deal with the threat of the Zerg in the Starry Sky. The design work was just completed about ten days ago and construction officially started. It is expected to be completed in a year at the earliest."
"One year?"
After hearing Luo Hao's words, Jiang Xingchen was a little confused.
After all, the three ships of the same class as the Takera require two years of construction, so how can this cruiser only take one year?
"Well, I just learned about this. Because the Starry Sky Zerg may attack at any time, the leader Su has issued an emergency declaration. Now, in addition to the necessary life support, all other resources and manpower of the Canglan Department will be sent to this time.
The shipbuilding plan is tilted."
"Look at the three destroyers over there. It is said that they will be delivered in half a year!"
Through the porthole, Luo Hao pointed to the three warship production lines in the distance and said.
Just as he said, the three ships of the same class as the Wuluo now seem to be in a semi-finished state.
Even further away, the production lines of those frigates are almost completed. I am afraid that they will be ready for use after the outfitting is completed in 1 or 2 months at most.
This progress...
However, the progress is fast, how to solve other problems?
You know, only more than eight months have passed since this shipbuilding plan was first started.
"Captain, how to solve the personnel problem?"
"The manufacturing speed of warships can be accelerated, but the training speed of professionals cannot be accelerated, right?"
Looking at the crazy shipbuilding scene in front of him, Jiang Xingchen couldn't help but ask.
"Well, this is a problem, but it can't be easier. When the star races come, we don't have battleships to defend us, right?"
"So...we are planning to let half-baked crew members board the ship first, and then conduct unfinished training while serving on the ship?"
"Yes, there is nothing we can do about this."
Luo Hao nodded and said.
In fact, Jiang Xingchen was not unable to understand.
Just like Luo Hao said, if the crew is not good enough, it is better than when the Starry Sky Zerg comes, our warship has not been built yet, right?
"By the way, Xingchen, you should prepare well during this time!"
"what to prepare?"
"Have you seen the frigate over there? It will take up to two months to complete the outfitting and officially deliver it, and you will become the captain of one of the frigates. This matter has been determined by the top management."
"Frigate..."
"What, you're not satisfied?"
Luo Hao asked with a smile.
Speaking of which, Jiang Xingchen was indeed a little disappointed. After all, he originally expected to board the destroyer directly.
Although becoming the captain of a frigate is already a miracle for his age, there is still a gap between what he expected.
"You kid, let me tell you straight. According to the leader's original plan, he was going to let you board the destroyer, but now the situation has changed, so the leader wants you to take on more important responsibilities. You can understand what I'm saying.
?"
"Captain, you mean..."
"Well, just as you thought, your position should be there in one year's time!"
Pointing at the cruiser that had just started construction, Luo Hao said with profound meaning.
And Jiang Xingchen's eyes suddenly lit up at this moment.
"However, you have never served as a captain. No matter how capable you are, there will definitely be a lot of resistance if I want to push you up."
"After all, the resistance forces of the Canglan faction are not the words of leader Su He!"
"For this reason, the leader plans to let you leave the Wuluo early and go to the position of captain of a guard ship to practice."
"As for what happens after that, it's up to you. There's only so much other people can do to help!"
After patting Jiang Xingchen's shoulder, Luo Hao turned and left.
Jiang Xingchen's eyes became brighter and brighter as he looked at the skeleton of the cruiser.
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Time flies, and it has been a month since Jiang Xingchen returned to Canglan Star.
Originally, the crew of the Wuluo still had a month of rest, but Jiang Xingchen did not.
The formal order has now been issued.
In view of Jiang Xingchen's outstanding performance in several battles, after review by the military department and the signature of the leader, he was officially promoted to lieutenant colonel and served as captain of the Qingluan frigate that is about to be completed.
Although the battleship is still being outfitted and has not been officially delivered, as the captain, Jiang Xingchen has a lot to do.
Especially the crew members who had just graduated from the military academy and were assigned to the Qingluan must be assembled and trained first.
You can't wait for the battleship to be delivered. Everyone still doesn't know how to operate it, right?
Therefore, after learning that all the crew members would arrive today, Jiang Xingchen arrived at the airport in the orbit of Canglan Star early in the morning.
Speaking of which, these newly graduated students...
It was said that I graduated, but in fact I ended my studies a year early.
After all, the rebels are now short of personnel, so this can only be the case.
But compared with previous graduates, they are not far behind. After all...
Nowadays, the resistance army has a training dormant warehouse, which can greatly speed up the learning and training of various military projects.
"My transfer order says Qingluan. Does any of you know which battleship Qingluan is?"
"I don't know, but it should be one of the ships in this shipbuilding plan."
"Is that a real battleship, not a patrol ship like the Hope and Fuxing?"
"This should be it!"
"Great, but I don't know who our captain is. Colonel Luo Hao has already gone to Wuluo. Could it be Colonel Lu Feng? After all, among the oldest captains, Colonel Lu Feng is still there.
The Fuxing is in service."
"It's very likely, but I can't say for sure. You'll know in a while!"
"Too!"
Looking at the hundreds of good people who were scattered and noisy at the moment, Jiang Xingchen's face flashed with surprise.
Many of the people here were his former classmates.
Who arranged this...
"Huh? Xingchen, are you here too?"
"Xingchen, didn't you drop out of school long ago?"
"Xingchen, everyone has been asking where you have been, but the instructors are very tight-lipped and refuse to tell you."
"Yes, we are worried..."
At this moment, several people noticed Jiang Xingchen, recognized him immediately, and immediately ran over.
After all, he used to have a good relationship with everyone in school.
"Wait a minute, look at the stars on his shoulders!"
Suddenly, one of them noticed something and said in disbelief.
After others heard this, they quickly looked over.
It's okay if you don't look at it. You'll be shocked when you look at it...
Isn't that the rank of lieutenant colonel?
"Xingchen, what are you doing? Take off this shoulder strap quickly. If you are found to have forged a shoulder strap, it won't be solved by being locked up in a dark room for a few days!"
"That's right, Xingchen, take it down quickly while no one notices it, it won't be good if you are discovered!"
...
You know, Jiang Xingchen is only 20 years old now.
20-year-old lieutenant colonel, are you kidding me?
After all, as students of the Military Academy, they have always been managed in a closed manner.
Although Jiang Xingchen had appeared at the welcome party before, they, who were still in the academy at the time, were not qualified to watch the live broadcast and participate in the carnival like others.
That's why this moment is so unexpected.
However, Jiang Xingchen's behavior at the next moment confused everyone.
He slowly walked to the scattered queue, and after glancing at everyone...
"My name is Jiang Xingchen!"
"Some of you know me, some of you don't, but that doesn't matter. What matters is..."