novelsite Chapter 30: Heated Discussion
Chapter 30: Heated Discussion
"The mecha has been officially announced!"
Through various means such as SMS messages, pop-ups, and emergency broadcasts on television, the authenticity and practicality of AS spread throughout the entire planet in the shortest possible time, instantly sparking intense discussions among people from all walks of life, both domestically and internationally.
"Our country has always maintained a friendly relationship with the University of Tokyo..."
"Please, University of Tokyo, restrain yourselves..."
Congratulations to the University of Tokyo...
It's understandable that many official bodies immediately tried to curry favor with the University of Tokyo, hoping to get a share of the pie or at least reduce their presence in the university's eyes.
Of course, there are also sarcastic and cynical official comments.
Similarly, among the general public, there are those who offer congratulations, and those who express envy and resentment, focusing on the diversity of a species while engaging in inhumane, immoral, and morally bankrupt online discussions.
However, these are all folk customs from outside the village; what about our own folk customs...?
They either went out on the street or were glued to their live streams; nobody paid any attention to outsiders.
Because in various places, there are mech transport convoys that openly transport mechs from various warehouses to local mech management agencies and corresponding law enforcement agencies.
"Damn, I pass by this warehouse every day, how come I didn't know it actually stores mechs?"
"Okay, are you going in to steal the mech? (doge emoji for protection)"
Has anyone figured out how many mechs we have?
"I strongly demand that private individuals be allowed to buy mechs! I want to commute in a mech!"
"They can afford mechs, why do they still need to go to work?"
"Going to work isn't about making money, it's about showing off!"
"Hey everyone, gather around! Let's urge the official developers to release a model kit! I'm buying them all!"
"The idiots are still asking this; the smart ones are all lining up at the local mecha management office!"
"What do you mean?"
"The mecha management organization has a dedicated area for selling mecha models!"
"Holy crap, why did you leak this news? Aren't there enough people queuing up already?"
"It doesn't matter, I've already bought the whole set of mecha models."
If you want to know how many mechs we have and what they're used for, please follow me. I'll start organizing the announcement now!
"..."
As this kind of information spread, some people started using numbers at an astonishing speed.
At the same time, the public finally knows how many types of mechs they have and some of the parameters of each type of mech.
Police mech: Zhenyue, with a head height of 4.8 meters and a weight of 5.2 tons, is powered by a superconducting quantum battery pack (capacity 1200kWh), has a maximum speed of 65 kilometers per hour, can perform 72 hours of silent duty or 24 hours of high-intensity operation, and can be charged to 50% in 15 minutes using a special fast charging station.
In terms of weaponry, Zhenyue's arms are equipped with riot shield modules that are 2.2 meters wide when unfolded, as well as two retractable triangular spikes that are 1.2 meters long when folded and 3.2 meters long when unfolded, and a pistol with only ten bullets.
Firefighting Mech: Flame Shield, 5.6 meters tall, weighing 9.8 tons, powered by a high-temperature superconducting quantum battery pack (capacity 1800kWh, can work stably in an environment of 800℃, with a built-in cooling system), maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour, and endurance of 4 hours of extreme fire operation or 12 hours of regular rescue, with the same charging method as the Guardian.
In terms of equipment, the Flame Shield has a telescopic ladder arm with a maximum extension of 18 meters, a high-pressure multi-functional fire extinguishing cannon with a range of 40 meters, hydraulic shears and spreaders for demolition, a life detection radar that can penetrate 15 meters, four high-intensity cold light source searchlights, and carries a 1200L water tank. It can enter narrow alleys that ordinary fire trucks cannot enter, or dig through collapsed floors to rescue people, etc.
Engineering general-purpose mech: Giant Construction, with a head height of 4.6 meters, a weight of 8.5 tons, powered by a superconducting quantum battery pack (capacity 1500kWh), a maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour, and an endurance of 18 hours of high-intensity operation.
In terms of equipment, the Juzhu's arm is a modular arm that can be quickly switched to specialized engineering equipment such as bucket arms, hydraulic hammers, and drilling machines according to operational needs. The single arm load can reach 10 tons.
Forest patrol mech, a specialized engineering mech for dense forests, stands 4.2 meters tall and weighs 7.2 tons. It is powered by a lightweight superconducting battery pack (1000kWh capacity), has a maximum speed of 28 kilometers per hour, and can operate for 12 hours. It is suitable for working on steep slopes, valleys, swamps, and other terrains.
Tunnel/Underground Engineering Mech: Rock Piercing, with a head height of only 3.2 meters and a weight of 10.6 tons, powered by an explosion-proof superconducting battery pack (capacity 1600kWh), with a maximum speed of 22 kilometers per hour and a working range of 15 hours, capable of operating in confined spaces with a height of less than 4 meters.
Rescue Engineering Type: Qing'an, with a total height of 4.5 meters and a weight of 9.0 tons, is powered by a superconducting battery pack (capacity 1300kWh), has a maximum speed of 26 kilometers per hour, and a range of 10 hours for extreme rescue operations. It is equipped with dual hydraulic shear arms and emergency oxygen supply pipelines, and is specifically designed for operations in scenarios such as earthquakes, landslides, and debris flows.
"Good heavens, those mechs, including Zhenyue's, are clearly downgraded versions!"
After the public learned about the various mecha, many people discovered a blind spot: the military mecha is almost twice as tall as the police and civilian mecha.
"Civilian and police personnel sit at children's tables, while military personnel sit at adult tables, right?"
"In terms of speed performance, there is still a big difference between police and civilian vehicles (doge.jpg)."
"By the way, does anyone know the requirements for becoming a pilot? I can't wait to sign up!"
"@Civilian Pilot Training and Assessment Institutions: Everyone next door is already open and making money, what are you still dawdling about?"
"@Mech & Pilot Inspection Agency: Come out and do something about the neighbors next door. Why are you taking so long? Is there something wrong? (doge emoji for protection)"
"..."
As public sentiment grew increasingly heated, the official accounts of other mecha organizations were also "harassed" by the public, who urged them to work on their projects.
However, before the official accounts could respond, a topic suddenly emerged from the crowd, drawing most people's attention: "I suddenly have a question: is it our practice to showcase our excessive backwardness?"
"Shocked.jpg, producing one generation, stockpiling one generation, researching one generation, and envisioning one generation... so, our third-generation mechs are already undergoing secret testing!?"
"Could it be that the first mecha revealed is the third-generation mecha?"
"It's hard to say, but there is a rule that is not a rule: the more advanced the weaponry, the better its appearance."
"Those two mechs look much better than Zhenyue's, so those two mechs really are test machines for the third-generation mechs?"
"Where's the Strategic Deception Bureau? Where are the military enthusiasts?"
"Stop shouting! The military enthusiasts have all been wiped out and are now diligently studying to become literate as soon as possible!"
"Give up. We don't even know which generation of mechs they are. What's the point of learning?"
"The Strategic Deception Bureau says it can't cover this up and that all its members have defected to the Anti-Terrorism Bureau."
"Don't give up, Strategic Deception Bureau! There's still hope for you!"
"I think discussing this issue is pointless; the important thing is to keep pushing for the door to open!"
"@Civilian Pilot Training and Assessment Institution: I'm from the same hometown, open the door, I know some of you are online, open the door."
"..."
Not long after the public pushed that topic to the top, they gradually turned their attention to the official accounts of the mecha organizations that had been silent, urging them to open up again.
At the same time, Guo Yi also encountered trouble.