Global Travel: Empire of Stars

The standards of the second-generation frigate have almost doubled, but the speed and dodge have to be lowered.

The most outstanding thing is the number of turrets loaded. If a small electromagnetic gun is installed, 6 units can be equipped at one time, and the firepower density is doubled compared to the first-generation warship!

"How much does it cost to modify it?"Lin Zhichen's heart was pounding when he saw it. The firepower was doubled. The combat power of the second-generation frigate can easily defeat twice the enemy ships of the same level, which is equivalent to the combat power of three first-generation warships.

"1200 energy coins! Dr. Will said a price that made his heart beat:"If you want to upgrade to the third generation, then add 2,400 energy coins!""

"This price is even lower than that of a cruiser!"Link took a breath and shuddered at the price of upgrading the hull.

Although the number of turrets on the third-generation frigate has doubled, so that it can be equipped with 12 small turrets at the same time, the high price makes it difficult to There is no advantage when facing cruisers - cruisers are equipped with large turrets!

The attack capability of large turrets against battleships far exceeds that of small and medium-sized turrets. The gap cannot be made up by just the quantity.

"Doctor, is it only possible to upgrade to the 3rd generation?"Lin Zhichen looked at the third holographic image and asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, currently up to 3rd generation. Dr. Will shrugged:"Maybe there are 4th and 5th generations, but what's the point?" After all, it's just a frigate."

There are destroyers on top of frigates, cruisers on top of destroyers, and battleships on top of cruisers. There are so many levels of battleships, why bother focusing on the most basic ships?

"According to your estimate, what is the maximum level that a frigate can be upgraded to?"Lin Zhichen asked

"I estimate that the greatest potential is level 5, which can be equipped with up to 48 small turrets. Your Excellency, this kind of upgrade is not worth the gain. Dr. Will thought for a moment and came to the result:"For it, we have to pay 18,000 energy points, which is enough to build a battleship.""

Hearing this price, several people's hearts jumped. For the price of building a battleship, they could build a"monster" with a large number of small turrets."？

"Doctor, how long will it take to advance the frigate template to this level?"Lin Zhichen asked

"About a month if you stick with it. Dr. Will thought:"Thanks also to NZT-50, our researchers have improved considerably during this period, otherwise the progress would have taken at least 3 months." Hearing this, Lin

Zhichen opened the personal panels of more than a dozen NPC assistants in the laboratory and found that the main skills of these assistants have reached expert level.

Obviously, Dr. Will overestimated the effect of NZT-50. The amount used once a month is not enough to produce qualitative changes in a short period of time. The reason why these NPC assistants can transform in a short period of time is because of their talents, but there is no need to say this.

"Very good doctor, if upgrading the warship requires upgrading one level at a time, then I will take away the blueprints of the first two upgrades now."Lin Zhichen said

"no problem." Dr. Will told the cartographer:"It's up to you."

The battleship pilot who had just joined the job finally returned to his old profession. He took over the holographic computer and quickly entered some information.

The few people were very patient. The value of these strategic NPCs is immeasurable. At this time, there is a chance to learn about them. Naturally, I won’t feel impatient.

Dr. Will has already completed the most demanding design work. The draftsman only needs to output it and use his skills to turn it into a blueprint. The speed is not slow. After only an hour and a half, a drawing A blueprint emitting rich white light appeared in Lin Zhichen's hand

"Petrel-class frigate II (upgrade) blueprint (white) activation effect: After opening, it allows the upgrade and transformation of a selected Petrel-class frigate I.

Cost: 200 universal alloy."

200 universal alloy is about 900 energy coins, plus other accessories, The total is about 1,200 energy coins.

Lin Zhichen took a look and put away the blueprint. He looked at the draftsman who was still busy and asked:"Doctor, is there any modification plan for the pirate plundering ship?"

Dr. Will turned on another holographic projection and projected a brand new ship, which was a pirate plundering ship:

"The design concept of the pirate raider is completely different from that of the frigate. It focuses more on speed and relatively ignores the strength of the hull. Even if it continues to be upgraded, its hull strength is still weaker than frigates of the same level.

Relatively, its speed and dodge ability exceed those of frigates of the same class.

Lin Zhichen nodded:"There should be many pirate ships captured in the future. If you have time, you can optimize and upgrade it. The second generation will be enough. No matter how high it is, it is not necessary.""

"I see."Dr. Will nodded.

After an hour and a half, the group of people walked out of the laboratory.

"Brother, the speed of drawing blueprints is so slow. With such efficiency, if the upgrade and reconstruction of ships involves hundreds of millions of ships, how can we be so busy?"Link asked doubtfully.

"Maybe there are other skills that speed up the generation of blueprints, or maybe the number of draftsmen is inherently limited, so the demand for draftsmen by major forces is endless. Lin Zhichen smiled lightly, obviously in a good mood:

"When the aircraft carrier comes out and we go to the asteroid belt for a sweep, it is estimated that the number of mercenary groups will increase several times!"

"Brother, why don't you upgrade the 'Qinyuan' number first?"Link asked.

Lin Zhichen shook his head:"No, the aircraft carrier is the most critical at this stage."

Farewell to a few people, returned to the penthouse villa, lay down on the couch, turned on the holographic bracelet, and began to practice contact.

It didn't take long, just a few breaths later, the communication device was connected

"It's rare that you will contact me."Liu Manjun's graceful figure appeared in the image, with a blush on her charming face. It was obvious that she was in a good mood at this time.

"Are you busy?"Lin Zhichen asked.

The holographic image showed that she was sitting on the captain's chair in the command cabin at this time. It was obvious that she was on a long voyage.

"Well, I accepted a military mission to clear out the NPC fleet in the Dark Star Territory."Liu Manjun said simply:"These are the tasks that large mercenary groups will go through. If you want to be promoted to the legion, you will most likely have to help the federation expand its territory.

Therefore, mercenary groups who are interested in being promoted to the legion will take on tasks in this area in order to obtain information about the Dark Star Territory as soon as possible."

"I see."Lin Zhichen was thoughtful and asked:"Taikou Light Spear, are you interested?"

"You actually have a tachyon light spear? Liu Manyun was quite surprised, and his slightly opened mouth had a different charm:"Where did you get it?""

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