Boom, boom, boom, the dull sound of gunfire and the crisp sound of metal collision came from this unprepossessing machine, which looked like just a few thick, rough, connected black steel pipes. The flame from the muzzle sprayed out very far,
The tapered cartridge made a clanging sound as it fell to the ground.
The rock wall in the distance was suddenly enveloped in a piece of debris that burst out from the rock wall. The rock wall and the ground suddenly boiled like garlic sprinkled into a calm hot oil pan. The pure and powerful kinetic energy pushed
The lead-cast bullets were squeezed into the gray-blue limestone, turning them into powder.
"This noise is a bit loud!" Leonardo picked his ears.
"There is no need to wind or pull the bolt in the middle?" Leah was a little surprised by the firing rate of this black pipe.
"How much ammunition did he just shoot out? How much does each round cost?" This is the worried little Irene.
"Looking at your expressions, why don't you seem to care very much?" Polu stopped shooting strangely.
Isn't this different from what you imagined? Shouldn't this thing be a knight's nemesis that charges physically? Shouldn't you be a little more worried? A little more fearful? I don't want to lose face with my copycat Oerlikon cannon!?
"When the Knights launched a frontal charge in the past, the enemy mages were bombarded indiscriminately like this. We have seen the overwhelming magic missiles and grudge spears. We also have methods of confrontation, charging in arrow formation. I and a few
The captain can withstand most of the attacks from the front. It would be better if there is a shield to support him. He can send people into the enemy's line if the distance is not too far, but there are fewer opportunities to use it."
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Polu looked confused.
"So I've done this for nothing? Can you guys stop me?"
Can you fight this kind of thing physically? Are you human tanks? Isn't it too physical? A mixture of disappointment and shame filled Bolu's heart.
"That's not true. Frankly speaking, the suppressive power is still very strong. Although I haven't tried it, I feel that without a high-level leader, ordinary three or five knights can't rush up. One or two is fine, or a dozen together.
If our charge formation is cut, it will be difficult to fight. Even if it can protect the people, it is unlikely to protect the horses. Ordinary infantry have no chance. By the way, didn't you just say it was used to suppress the cuirassiers?"
"Yes, your calm reaction scared me. It was indeed developed to suppress cuirassiers. Of course, it can also hit other things."
"The previous two combat experiences made me feel that the suppression power is not enough, the bed crossbow is not efficient, the current artillery with solid bullets is not enough, and the enemies I encounter charge too fast. If the bed crossbow on the city wall was replaced by this
, there is no way anyone can stand on the slope of the storm without extraordinary blessing!"
"Well, it does mean something like that."
The dust in front has basically dispersed, revealing a rock surface full of potholes like a sieve. Leah, who had been staring at the rock wall in the distance, turned back: "It seems that the landing points are scattered? It is unlikely that there will be several shots in a row.
Chiseled at the same point?"
"It's difficult to hit all the points at one point. It can only be guaranteed to fall within a circular range." This kind of recoil coupled with the roller semi-free bolt action, the processing accuracy is not very good, and it is too difficult to chisel points.
Fortunately, the size is large and it is relatively easy to operate together.
"Can it be mass produced?"
"Of course." The recoil method of a free bolt with a large tapered barrel was chosen because it is easier to process and requires less processing. Although the Gatling's rate of fire is more powerful, the structure of the Gatling's bolt is actually quite complex.
Yes, Polu is very worried that the machining business that has just started will not be able to afford it. This small seedling has just been planted, so don’t let it be pulled out.
"Where's the armor-piercing bullet from before?"
Polu looked back at little Irene.
"That one has to be made of copper, and I'm a bit reluctant to use it. I rub it all myself, and the factory can't do it yet." He sighed. He was still too poor. He couldn't afford copper, so he used lead bullets and
Steel barrel! Otherwise, I would just make a copper-cased steel bullet, which is much better than such a round-headed lead pillar.
Leah said something at this time, which caught Bolu's attention: "Isn't there a copper mine next to the crystal mine? I heard it's quite big."
"Isn't the Southwest particularly lacking in existence? Why are they so rich?" Polu was a little confused.
"Rich? No, there are mountains and mountains in that place, and there are not many decent towns. I usually feel that the Sixth Regiment seems to be quite poor, and they don't even have enough armor. Every time I see them, they are wearing furs.
"
"You have a mine at home and you are so poor?"
After thinking about it again, it seems that it is not incomprehensible. If it is really as big a mountain as imagined, transportation will definitely be inconvenient. Even Polu can't do anything for a while.
"It seems it's time to investigate the origin of raw materials."
Business opportunity! Copper! Crystal! I am ready to take action!
It’s time for free trade!
Leonardo seemed to be thinking about how to use this new weapon, then he raised his head: "Let me try it!"
Under Polu's guidance, he reloaded the magazine instead of the magazine. He shouldered the ring stock and pulled the bolt.
When he first started shooting, he trembled twice due to the recoil. Soon his superhuman physique and combat intuition allowed him to find the rhythm. He held the butt of the gun, and there was no visible jump at the muzzle. It seemed that there was no movement at all.
The recoil is average. If it weren't for the huge impact sound of the gun and the reminder of the muzzle flash, I would have thought it was a water gun with no recoil.
He first shot out a cloud of gray mist from the riddled rock wall, then he turned the muzzle of the gun and started shooting rhythmically at a big tree not far away.
"Dong dong dong dong!"
The terrifying sound of short bursts echoed in the valley. For a while, sawdust and leaves mixed with soil were flying in the air, and soon nothing could be seen. However, relying on his memory, he only hit a few rounds, and the big tree appeared.
Unable to bear it, he fell down with a crunch.
"Isn't this guy's sense of smell too sensitive? A natural war machine? He found out that he can shoot short bursts so quickly?" Polu was really surprised.
Leonardo put down his shoulder pad: "It's very good. It's as powerful as a magic missile. It's impossible for mages to follow us around every day and be a magic missile tool man. Isn't this equivalent to a substitute mage?"
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Polu came over and turned off the safety.
"How fast is it to build? Equip it now!"
"I can't afford the equipment!" At this time, it was Bolu's turn to frown.
"In just a short period of time, more than 100 rounds of artillery shells were fired. How much does it cost? Each round costs about the same as a solid bullet."
When the worried little Irene heard the bad news, her worries were confirmed. Her vision went dark and she almost fainted. She shouted: "You are burning money at such a fast rate! I can't stand it.
!”
Polu showed a kind smile like a business elite: "But now we can sell armor and cold weapons at will, how about it? Can we also make money? But we must get a lot, more, a lot of crystals
Mineral sand!”
"But the crystal ore can't be transported at all! What to do! There aren't that many ships at all!"
Polu was heartbroken: "I'll build the ship! Isn't it okay if I build the ship!"
"You know how to build a ship? We don't have a shipbuilder here!"
"Won't."
"Then how do you make it? We don't have sailors or trackers!"
"It's no use."
"?Then what are you going to build? Is it going to rely on paddling!? Or is it going to rely entirely on waves?"
"I'll give it a try, it's too early to say now."
"After talking for a long time, what if they are not willing to sell it to us?"
Polu stroked the dark-skinned Oerlikon. Of course he was convincing people with reason! Although the voice of this reason is not particularly thick, it speaks very fast!
Of course, if a deal can be reached peacefully, which is good for you and me, then it is naturally the best.
"Not willing to sell? It doesn't matter, we will knock on the door first, and then shout our slogan: free trade!"