Although the electromagnetic cannon is a standardized weapon of a Level 2 Civilization, there is a high probability of it being discovered in the technology tree of a Level 1 Civilization.
Its technological prerequisites are not high.
Additionally, because the electromagnetic cannonball is solid, its Attack Range is limited, and its power isnât particularly outstanding. It is generally used as anti-aircraft equipment and anti-armor weaponry.
It belongs to a standard niche weapon category.
Many weapons of a Level 1 Civilization are abandoned when they reach a Level 2 Civilization.
However, the electromagnetic cannon only began to shine after the civilization advanced.
The reason is simple: in Level 2 Civilization, various Energy Defense Systems start to become widespread.
The biggest advantage of the electromagnetic cannon is its ability to pierce through Energy Defense Systems.
The biggest difference between a Level 2 Civilization electromagnetic cannon and that of a Level 1 Civilization is that not only does the cannon barrel have electromagnetic acceleration devices, but the cannonball itself also has electromagnetic effects.
Therefore, it generally has two transformations. One is secondary acceleration, which can instantly soar from 10 times the speed of sound to 30 times, tearing through the enemyâs defense network with sheer speed. The other is like what is happening now.
The electromagnetic cannonball is deeply embedded in the fuselage, and in the next moment, a large amount of electromagnetic force is ejected from the cannonball.
[Your Level 8 Flying Device has taken 3200 damage, resulting in âElectromagnetic Chaosâ]
In front of Gao Gong, at least a quarter of the virtual screens suddenly disappeared.
The second ability of the electromagnetic cannon is to cause a mass failure of electronic components.
It is due to this feature that it evolved from a niche interest in Level 2 Civilization to standard military equipment.
âThe Flying Device is under attack, do you want to retaliate?â
"Open the hatch."
As the door opened, Gao Gong lightly leapt out, three pairs of wings pierced from the sides of his spine, the Reproductive Soldier Body automatically covering the wings, transforming these biological wings completely into steel wings. Some flying blueprints in Gao Gongâs mind, such as [Arthropod Sports System], [Winged Dragon Claws], [Heat Dissipation Patterns], etc., automatically transformed, finally elevating his speed from âglidingâ to âflyingâ, surpassing most helicopters of a Level 1 Civilization.
With a gentle flash, the wings disappeared into the sky.
"Hurry, hurry, fire another cannon!"
Two elderly men with old model mechanical arms were busy loading an electromagnetic cannonball into the âcannon barrelâ. The Level 2 electromagnetic cannon barrel was semi-open, with visible electromagnetic rifling inside, resembling a lightweight fighter jet with its middle hollowed out, showing evident signs of damage.
If undamaged, such a Level 2 electromagnetic cannon could actually chain fire.
"Huh, why is there no power? Is there a short circuit? Huang Wen, whatâs going on?"
"Boss, youâre back."
Huang Wenâs electronic voice emanated from the speakers of the drone.
The two old men turned to see a birdman with six mechanical wings standing atop the cannon barrel, tilting his head as he gazed at them.
Soon, the alarm was lifted, and all managers of Base No. 1 understood that their superior had returned.
Among the new managers, Gao Gong recognized only a few familiar faces like Sunx Hong and Huang Wen. The rest were mainly experts and management talents poached by Director Du from the âEquipment Research Instituteâ.
At this moment, these new managers looked slightly uneasy at Gao Gong because it was their first meeting and they did not know what kind of personality he had or whether he was easy to get along with.
Not far away, a group of Imperial synthetic workers were whispering, casting curious glances at Gao Gong.
Seated at the head, Gao Gong flipped through the documents in silence.
This demeanor made the middle management even more nervous, causing the atmosphere to nearly become stagnant.
In fact, Gao Gong was merely checking the Alliance Panel.
[Level 1 Large Building - Radiation Power Plant construction complete, Alliance Experience +200,000]
[Level 1 Large Building - Vehicle Repair Plant construction complete, Alliance Experience +200,000]
[Level 1 Large Building - Light Weapon Factory construction complete, Alliance Experience +200,000]
[Level 1 Large Building - Primary Prosthetic Factory construction complete, Alliance Experience +300,000]
[Level 1 Large Building - Drone Production Plant construction complete, Alliance Experience +200,000]
[Level 1 Large Building - Nutrition Paste Production Plant construction complete, Alliance Experience +200,000]
...
[Large Oil Pipeline under construction, Alliance Experience +1000/hour]
[Large Power Grid under construction, Alliance Experience +1000/hour]
[Large Pure Water Channel under construction, Alliance Experience +1000/hour]
...
Just the mechanical system production at Base No. 1 alone brought nearly three million Alliance Experience to Gao Gong, and this experience is rapidly increasing.
Director Duâs efficiency is truly incredible. If this pace continues, itâs possible I could max out the secondary role of âFactory Workerâ before leaving the desert.
Gao Gong glanced at the âAlliance Charactersâ option and spoke: "C-53145, D 31134, E 12453, Vice Director Zhao, Sunx Hong, and Huang Wen stay. Everyone else can leave."
These six people were all âAlliance Charactersâ in the Alliance Panel.
Soon enough, the temporary meeting room became empty.
âAlliance Charactersâ are different from High-level Characters; âAlliance Charactersâ possess a certain degree of irreplaceability.
Right now, these six people have all reached the threshold of âAlliance Charactersâ.
C-53145: Representative of Synthetic Worker in the Imperial Era, a Master in the Domain of Control Systems, capable of slightly improving the efficiency of Machine Systems.
D 31134: Representative of Synthetic Worker in the Imperial Era, a Master in the Domain of Engine Systems, capable of slightly improving the performance of Mass-Produced Exoskeletons.
E 12453: Representative of Synthetic Worker in the Imperial Era, a Master in the Domain of Weapon Systems, capable of improving the performance of âLarge Weaponsâ.
These three old workers appear somewhat different, but give the feeling of being carved from the same mold, sitting in their chairs with straight backs, like three pieces of old granite.
The one who just fired the cannon was Old E among the three.
Gao Gong then looked at Vice Director Zhao, who appeared much more slick, and upon seeing Gao Gongâs gaze, quickly put on a flattering smile.
In fact, this Vice Director Zhao is actually the superior of Director Du. When Director Du went to dig people from his original unit, this person recommended himself and came over.
Incidentally, the one Director Du truly wanted to dig was the Dean of the Equipment Research Institute, who is a true technical expert.
Unfortunately, he couldnât be recruited.
âAnother Zhao with the same surname, Little Zhao died, and an old one came.â
Gao Gong murmured to himself, but he also understood that if this Vice Director Zhao didnât meet the standards, with Director Duâs style of not recognizing familial ties, thereâs no way he would have been accepted.
The System Panel proved everything.
Zhao Tong: Vice Director of the Equipment Research Institute, proficient in the production processes of most weaponry and equipment, slightly improving production efficiency.
Simply put, this person is a logistics talent.
His arrival gave Gao Gong an additional 150,000 points of Alliance Experience.
Gao Gong proactively asked: "Dean Zhao, I heard you previously worked at the Equipment Research Institute, responsible for weapons research?"
Zhao Tong quickly flattered: "Boss, just call me Old Zhao, I am old friends with Director Du."
"Does the Factory System still handle weapons research, how come Iâve never heard of it?"
Zhao Tong sighed and said: "Actually, what we call research should truly be called archaeology."
After the otherâs explanation, Gao Gong understood that the âresearchâ of the Equipment Research Institute is not actually the development and research of new weapons, but the âEquipment Archeology Researchâ of the Civilization Era.
The entire Equipment Research Institute is actually a Level 1 outsourcing project of the Mother City.
The Mother Cityâs outsourcing projects are divided into five levels, Level 5 is the highest, also known as Planet-level tasks, where future global corporate wars will compete for a project called the âElectronic Brain Planâ.
As for Level 1, it is the lowest, a task that big companies generally donât bother to do, and gets passed around until it falls to the factory.
According to Zhao Tongâs original words.
Their department has no benefits, no future, and no authority, being a standard three-no department. If it werenât so, he wouldnât have abandoned his dignity to work for a former subordinate.
Gao Gong felt a stir in his heart and looked at Huang Wen, or rather, the robot controlled by Huang Wen.
"How about you, werenât you a Mechanic at the Factory too? Do any of your colleagues have thoughts of jumping ship, you could totally introduce them over."
"No, Mechanics are hot property in the eyes of large enterprises and Military Contractors; they certainly wouldnât come here." Huang Wen flatly refused.
Gao Gong pursed his lips.
Donât underestimate a young manâs poverty, beware of him seeking a Rich Lady.
"Then whatâs the purpose of this âEquipment Archeology Researchâ?"
Vice Director Zhao pondered for a while, uncertainly saying: "According to the Dean, some large-scale scientific projects from the Civilization Era, if unearthed, might enhance the technological level of the Mechanical Era."
But from his tone, it sounds like even he doesnât believe this.
Considering the Mechanical Eraâs rapid technological advancement compared to the Civilization Era, it has progressed hundreds of yearsâ worth in merely decades.
Gao Gong thought for a while, then looked at Sunx Hong, "I heard you were attacked by Ancient Robots?"
Sunx Hong nodded, "While passing through the Ancient Battlefield, we were surrounded by a group of low-level robots, we defeated them and discovered their hideout. That old-style Electromagnetic Cannon is one of the spoils."
"Are there other spoils?"
"Only this one is usable, the rest are standard garbage," E 12453 suddenly interjected.
"Is that so? Then prepare, Sunx Hong," Gao Gong thought and said: "In one hour, weâll go inspect the Ancient Battlefield."
"Weâre going too," C and D said simultaneously.
Gao Gong gave the two of them a meaningful look and nodded: "Alright, letâs go together then."
Among the six people present, Vice Director Zhao, Sunx Hong, and Huang Wen are in the âJoinedâ status.
Only the names of these three old guys still have âPendingâ at the end.
To put it simply, these three have the standard working mentality - they muddle along if they can, if they canât, theyâll leave.
Once these three leave, the hundreds of Imperial Workers who were painstakingly dug up will undoubtedly scatter like birds.
This wonât do.
The previous emperorâs entrepreneurship was half-done before being imitated by others.
The empireâs great enterprise still needs us to carry on.