Fury Battlecruiser
According to the classification of warships in the universe, they ranged from the most basic frigates to destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and finally the largest capital ships.
Battlecruisers were equipped with ferocious firepower and the ability to travel extremely long distances. For someone like Xia Fei, who was traveling thousands of lightyears from Endaro Star Region to Black Abyss, a battlecruiser would of course have an advantage over a frigate.
If he encountered a sudden meteor shower during his voyage, a battlecruiser could easily pass through it with its large energy shield, but it would be a disaster for a smaller frigate.
A frigate's advantage was its speed and agility, making it difficult to be discovered, while a battlecruiser did not have any fancy moves. It only had one way of fighting when it encountered an enemy, and that was to use its cannons to attack.
Use its powerful firepower to attack. Use its thick armor to defend. This was the creed of a large warship.
Frigates and battlecruisers were completely different in terms of positioning, which led to the two types of warships having completely different combat styles. Of course, Xia Fei understood that a large warship was more advantageous in the dangerous Death Trio Star Region, but the key was that Xia Fei was only a trainee Adjudicator, so he was not qualified to own his own destroyer. As for a larger battlecruiser, he could not even imagine it. Of course, a battlecruiser's price tag of several billion was also a huge obstacle.
Shuttling through the endless space, a good battleship was like a good pair of shoes, it could take you anywhere you wanted to go. Every universe adventurer would do their best to get a bigger and better battleship, because it was what they relied on to survive.
Xia Fei thought for a moment and said, Even if I had a battlecruiser, I wouldnt be able to get a license because Im just a trainee Adjudicator, and the price of a battlecruiser isnt something I can afford.
Thuram laughed heartily. You dont have to worry about that; Ill naturally have a solution. You just need to pick a warship that you like. Of course, it has to be one that the Union has eliminated.
With that, Thuram turned on the projected screen, and rows of neatly numbered warships appeared.
The Adjudicator Union was a large organization with thousands of fleets under its command, and the number of warships that were eliminated every year was uncountable. Most of these warships were not because they were damaged or unusable, but because they had reached the end of their useful life.
Battleships were made of alloy machinery. Once they reached the end of their service life, the frequency of them breaking would be much higher than before. However, this did not mean that they could not be used anymore. As long as they were properly maintained, they could still travel in space for a long time. It was just that their performance would be slightly worse than new ones.
Xia Fei was already very lucky to be able to get a second-hand cruiser, so there was no reason for him to be picky. As the saying went, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse, and a cruiser that had exceeded its lifespan was still much better than a small warship in terms of combat and defense.
"This won't do, and this won't do either. This one is passable." Thuram was indeed worthy of being the head of weapons and equipment. He was very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of these warships. With a wave of his hand, most of the retired cruisers that filled the screen were deleted, leaving only about twenty or so ships.
"The performance index of these warships is not bad. It should be enough for you to use on this long trip. Pick one from here." Thuram pointed at the screen as he spoke.
Xia Fei nodded. His eyes quickly scanned the screen, not missing a single ship's detailed inspection report.
A few moments later, Xia Fei pointed at a Gaian Vexor-class cruiser and said, "If possible, I'd like to have this one."
Thuram followed Xia Fei's gaze and smiled knowingly. "Sixty-five percent new. Not bad. This ship has been well maintained."
The Vexor-class cruiser was one of the most unique ones among all the cruisers. The reason why Xia Fei had chosen this one was not only because it had been well maintained, but also because of its unique attack style.
Unlike other cruisers that used cannons and missiles, the main weapon of the Vexor-class cruiser was the dozens of drones in the drone bay.
It could release twenty heavy-duty drones at the same time and launch an intense attack on the enemy while the warship itself could watch the battle from afar, waiting for the enemy to be overwhelmed by those fearless drones.
This method of attack was not the most efficient, but it was one of the most vicious. What could be safer than eating ice cream while watching the enemy being destroyed?
Xia Fei had always liked unique warships. Be it Lunar Eclipse or Vampire, they were both unique warships. Now that he had the chance to get a cruiser, Xia Fei of course wanted the most unique one.
Moreover, the Vexor-class's method of using drones to torture the enemy was not its limit. With appropriate modifications, the ship still had a lot of potential, which was one of the reasons why Xia Fei had his eyes on it.
Thuram tapped on the screen a few times and increased the ship's price from 1.520 million star coins to 520 million star coins.
You should be able to accept this price, right? asked Thuram.
Xia Fei was dumbfounded. These warships were just like Thuram's own; he could set the price however he wanted. Xia Fei had already gotten a great deal by getting a cruiser, and now that he was able to buy this Vexor-class cruiser for five hundred million star coins, it was even more of a bargain.
How can I accept this? Won't people gossip about you doing this? "Xia Fei asked with a smile.
Who would dare? Im already pissed enough that I was demoted to this godforsaken weapons and equipment department. I will strangle whoever dares to cause me trouble! Thuram said fiercely.
Xia Fei was speechless. It turned out that Thuram had been demoted to become a department head, so what position did he hold before?
While Xia Fei was wondering, Thuram suddenly said sinisterly to Xia Fei, As long as you agree to one of my conditions, this Vexor-class cruiser will immediately belong to you, and Ill even help you register it with the Alliance.
Xia Fei suddenly had a bad feeling when he saw the strange expression on Thuram's face. So, hes waiting for me here.
About three hours later, in a training room in the weapons and equipment department of the headquarters.
Thuram wiped the sweat off his face in satisfaction and reached out to pull Xia Fei, who was lying on the ground, up. It turned out that Thuram's condition was none other than to have a spar with Xia Fei.
Xia Fei tried to move his body, only to feel soreness all over. He and Thuram were simply not on the same level. Xia Fei had used his Crafty Approach and his speed ability to dodge left and right for the past three hours, yet he still managed to take a dozen or so punches from Thuram. He felt like all the bones in his body were about to fall apart.
It's been a long time since Ive moved around like this. Im about to suffocate myself sitting in the office every day. Where did you learn to dodge my attacks? It's rare to find an opponent that can dodge my attacks for three hours, Thuram said with a smile.
Xia Fei lit a cigarette and sat down. Crafty Approach was the secret art of Phantoms sect, so of course he could not reveal it casually, so he changed the topic. Your ability should be of the transformation type, right? I have a feeling that you didnt use your full strength just now, as if you were trying to find a way to break my technique.
Why? You want me to use my full strength? Thuram asked with a smirk.
Xia Fei was speechless. A diamond Adjudicator using his full strength was no joke. He had only said it casually, not expecting Thuram to actually take it seriously.
Im just messing with you. Thuram laughed. Thats right. My ability is indeed of the transformation type. Every bone in my body can be moved at will, thus changing the shape of my body. I was only fighting a regular battle with you just now, so I didnt use my ability.
You were sent here by that old pervert, Qin Mangs. If I had really injured you, that old thing will definitely come after me, Thuram said with lingering fear. It seemed that he was still very afraid of Qin Mangs strength.
Xia Fei pursed his lips and thought to himself, A diamond Adjudicator sure is overpowered. He is already so powerful without using his ability. If he were to use his full strength, I wouldnt be able to kill him.
After resting for a while, the two of them walked out of the training room side by side. The curly-haired secretary had been waiting outside, and the moment she saw the two of them, she quickly handed Thuram a new uniform and poured them two drinks.
Xia Fei took the cup and drank it in one gulp. The sweet and sour drink seemed to have a miraculous effect on reducing the pain on his body. After drinking the drink, he actually felt a lot less pain.
"Can you come here one more time before you leave? We can spar with weapons again," Thuram suggested.
Xia Fei waved his hand. Im really willing to accompany you, but time is limited. Im afraid that Ill not get the chance this time.
Thuram patted Xia Fei on the shoulder. Alright then, Ill wait till youre back from Black Abyss, if you can make it back. From what I know, the situation there is getting worse. The local warlords have been on bad terms for a long time, and it is very likely that a large-scale war will break out within this year. Dont think that Qin Mangs asking you to look for me is a random act. Ive known that guy for decades. Hes got a bad temper, but hes very smart.
Xia Fei was stunned. You said that the Death Trio Star Region is already on the brink of war? Why didnt I see this when I was collecting the information?
It would be terrible if the Death Trio Star Region really did descend into a chaotic war at this time. Xia Fei was planning to head there just in time.
Thuram chuckled. The truth will always be in the hands of a few, so its normal for you not to know. Qin Mangs disciple has some power in Black Abyss. Didnt he also write you a letter asking you to look for him?
Xia Fei nodded, not saying a word.
If I were you, I would immediately look for Qin Mangs disciple when I get to Black Abyss. Get a firm foothold there first before taking care of your own matters. Qin Mangs never been a simple person, so doing as he says will be good for you, Thuram said meaningfully.
Xia Fei never would have thought that Qin Mangs plan to go to Black Abyss in just a few hours after learning that he was going to Black Abyss, and every step was just right on point.
He did not stop Xia Fei and instead used his own strength to make the best arrangements for Xia Fei. Such a strategist was truly godly.
Xia Fei had always felt that Qin Mangs was not a simple person, but it turned out that he had still underestimated him. The fat old man was simply unimaginable.
Had it not been for Thuram's big mouth, Xia Fei would not have known that Qin Mang had done so much for him. With that in mind, Xia Fei muttered to himself, Old man, I really have to thank you this time.
Before he even set off, Xia Feis trip to Black Abyss had already cast a shadow over him.
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