novelraw Chapter 290: [Mechanical Titan Base Unit Blueprints], Intercontinental Route Map
Chapter 290: [Mechanical Titan Base Unit Blueprints], Intercontinental Route Map
[Mechanical Titan Base Unit Blueprints]
Introduction: This is the latest research achievement from the Mechanical Vanguard Society's Experimental Department, and it will be a milestone invention.
Quality: Epic
Operation Mode: Devour and Disassemble → Smelt and Rest → Construct and Build
Movement Speed: 10 km/h
Protection Rating: Medium
Functions:
① The Mechanical Titan Base Unit has a retract/expand function (when retracted, it can move; when expanded, it cannot move) and supports multiple energy sources.
② When the Mechanical Titan Base Unit is in the expanded state, it can deploy the Titan Demolisher mechanical unit to tear down and shatter targets, transporting the salvaged materials to the Base Furnace mechanical unit for smelting.
③ When the Mechanical Titan Base Unit is in the expanded state, the Base Furnace mechanical unit can sort and refine the devoured materials, compressing them into standardized Foundation Blocks.④ When the Mechanical Titan Base Unit is in the expanded state, it can deploy the Titan Constructor mechanical unit, which can use prepared Foundation Blocks to 3D print or assemble brand-new buildings and facilities.
(Requires preloaded blueprints for the corresponding buildings/facilities)
⑤ The Mechanical Titan Base Unit comes standard with one Titan Demolisher and one Titan Constructor. Additional Titan Demolishers and Titan Constructors can be constructed by consuming energy or energy-type resources.
Manufacturing Requirements: Must possess at least one method of energy acquisition.
Production Materials: Heavy treads ×3, starter wheels ×8, suspension system... hydraulic shears/crushing pincers ×1, impact hammer/breaker head ×1... drum crusher ×1, ... eddy current separator... near-infrared spectro-sensor/AI visual recognition system ×1... high-precision multi-axis robotic arms ×3... welding and connection unit ×1... mechanical powder 50G
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Ssss...
Yu Yuan stared at the blueprint details appearing on the virtual light screen.
"Base vehicle!"
That was the first thought that popped into his head.
It looks like one!
It really looks like one!
But the amount of materials required to build this thing was absurdly huge.
The most critical parts were the central processing unit of the core control system, various sensors, servo drivers, motors, and so on.
Luckily, those key components were already shown as in his possession.
Yu Yuan immediately thought of the mechanical parts and components from the Mechanical Vanguard Society's supply transport convoy, and everything clicked into place in his mind.
"So this is what that convoy was actually transporting. No wonder they sent Executors-level mechanical cyborgs."
He realized the Mechanical Vanguard Society had planned to expand in Green Forest City long ago, so they had arranged for Bloodbone to transport this batch of materials to Green Forest City.
Yu Yuan even guessed that this convoy might have set out back when the Thug Prison allied with the Burning Fortress and Iron Anchor Shipping Company to attack the Black Shield Police Department.
Back then, Blackfire and the others didn't know the true strength of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association, so they figured taking the eastern district of Green Forest City was a sure thing.
Transporting these materials naturally made sense.
After all, once they seized the eastern district, with the help of this Mechanical Titan Base Unit, the rest of Green Forest City would fall quickly, allowing the Mechanical Vanguard Society to establish a major foothold on the Naxi Continent.
That would be crucial for their later campaign across the Naxi Continent.
But they had not expected the Aurora Animal Assistance Association to be far more powerful than they imagined, and the fighting dragged on until now.
Later, perhaps because of Shiva's death and the sudden detection of an incoming Extreme Cold disaster, the Mechanical Vanguard Society decided to withdraw their headquarters.
Yu Yuan thought this was probably the truth of what happened.
However...
Yu Yuan looked at the blueprint in front of him.
Even though the most critical core control system was already in hand, actually manufacturing the whole unit would still be difficult!
And just looking at the materials listed in the production requirements made it clear that this thing would not be small at all; it was not something the shelter could accommodate.
Yu Yuan's gaze shifted to the small vial of silver-gray powder and the laptop beside it.
Those two items and the Mechanical Titan Base Unit blueprint were all things Yu Yuan had found in that black briefcase.
The small vial of silver-gray powder was the mechanical powder, an item on the same tier as Spirituality Concentrate.
As for the laptop, Yu Yuan tried to open it but was prompted that identity verification was required, and the verification method was mechanical iris authentication.
Yu Yuan guessed the laptop's owner must have been Bloodbone.
But now Bloodbone was in the hands of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association, and Bloodbone would be under unprecedented attention for the next few days. Unlocking the laptop would have to wait for another opportunity.
Although he was curious about the secrets inside, Yu Yuan could only wait.
He did, however, send Mona a message asking her to keep an eye on Bloodbone's eyes.
The blueprints Yu Yuan had found inside the armored command vehicle were the convoy's route maps from the Terra Continent to Green Forest City.
After Yu Yuan scanned all those plans into his Positioning Watch, an intercontinental map appeared before him.
A winding route traced across the map.
Green Forest City was shown faintly at the lower-left of the map.
The Mechanical Vanguard Society was at the upper-right, a very long distance away.
Though the full contours of the two continents could not be seen on the map, Yu Yuan now knew the location of the Mechanical Vanguard Society headquarters.
That was already a considerable find.
This travel route was extremely valuable.
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That same night, Yu Yuan went to the Black Rock Caravan, and this time he arrived directly on Zhou Yuan's room balcony via Shadow Stride.
Half an hour later, Zhou Yuan returned to his room and spotted Yu Yuan sitting on the sofa at once.
Joy flooded his face, impossible to hide.
"My lord, you're here!"
On the virtual light screen, Zhou Yuan's trust index had already reached 75, rising very quickly.
All of this happened after Humpback Whale returned from the Feed Factory.
Obviously Zhou Yuan already knew everything that had occurred at the Feed Factory, and his awe of Yu Yuan had deepened.
He was also extremely glad Yu Yuan had been able to reach out to him earlier.
Leaving aside the disappearing Ascetics, the fact Yu Yuan had managed to beat Humpback Whale to the Feed Factory, clear out those dozens of supply vehicles, and leave no trace at all was practically a miracle.
"My lord, those Ascetics vanishing—was that your doing?"
Yu Yuan watched Zhou Yuan and gave a light smile.
"You handled this matter very well. Humpback Whale should stay quiet for a while. I came here for two things..."
Hearing Yu Yuan not deny responsibility for the Ascetics, Zhou Yuan already suspected the truth, and while inwardly delighted, his expression turned serious.
"My lord... give the orders."