A warship for the Navy!
Early in the morning, Xia Fei got out of bed on time. After tidying up a little, he headed downstairs for breakfast.
Planet ACG21 is twice the size of Earth, and it takes 30 hours to rotate every day. There are thousands of spaceship assembly factories on the planet, scattered all over the planet.
It was not easy to find a spaceship with good performance on such a large planet. It would take a lot of time and energy.
Sonny's mother had made some hot bread and onion egg soup. Seeing Xia Fei coming downstairs, she enthusiastically served him a bowl of soup and a basket of buns.
"Eat more if you can. You and Sonny have a long journey today, so I've prepared a lot of food for you. Eat on the way," Sonny's mother said as she brought out two plates of seasoned snacks that looked like pickled vegetables.
Xia Fei asked as he ate, Is Sonny up yet?
Sonny's mother chuckled. "Sonny already finished his breakfast and went out. You have a lot of places to go today, and his hover car is too old to send you to your destination. So, you'll need to rent a shuttle."
Xia Fei nodded. Last night, he had offered to hire Sonny to bring him around the various spaceship assembly factories, and Sonny had agreed without hesitation.
Sonny's family had good characters and was trustworthy. Besides, having a guide in a foreign place like this was much better than wandering around on his own.
After breakfast, Xia Fei drank two cups of tea that he had brought with him when he heard a loud commotion coming from the backyard.
Xia Fei looked out the window and saw Sonny piloting a small shuttle, which was steadily descending.
The shuttle was very small, about six meters long, and it was shaped like a bullet. However, there were two short wings on both sides, and the cabin could accommodate four people.
Sonny stopped the shuttle and used a rag to wipe the fuselage, looking like he cherished it very much.
Xia Fei walked over with a cup of tea. How much did it cost to rent this shuttle?
Sonny carefully wiped the fuselage as he answered, I'm very familiar with the guy who rented the shuttle. Three thousand star coins a day, a special discount.
Oh. Xia Fei nodded. Then what if I buy it?
"This little guy costs 300,000 Star Credits. Look, what a beautiful little guy." Sonny stopped and stood at the side to admire the red shuttle.
"Come on, let's go," Sonny said as he tossed the rag aside.
Xia Fei nodded. Just as he was about to board the shuttle, Sonny's mother came out of the house with a basket.
Sonny, this is your food. The sausages and ale are for Old Porters. Don't forget to bring Xia Fei to his factory to take a look. He always has some strange ships there. Sonny's mother passed the basket to Sonny as she instructed.
Sonny took the basket and put it on the back seat. "Uncle Potter's boat is great, but his stuff is also the most expensive. Besides, it's not like you don't know his weird rules."
Sonny's mother disagreed. "Porters factory is the best on this planet. Since you've agreed to help Xia Fei, you should bring him to the best factory there is. Remember, don't ever bring him to those shady places."
Sonny waved his hand helplessly. "Alright, mom. I'm not a kid anymore."
The sky above the warship graveyard was shrouded in a black fog. Even though it was daytime, it still appeared gloomy. The shuttle quickly rose from the ground, dragging a long trail of flames behind it as it soared into the clouds.
"What kind of spaceship are you planning to buy?"
"Eagle-class," Xia Fei answered without a second thought. He had already fallen in love with this type of warship the moment he saw it in the Virtual Network.
"Eagle-class frigates are one of the more high-end frigates. There are some in stock in the warship graveyard, but it's not easy to find the best one, and it's also very expensive," Sonny said.
Xia Fei thought about it. "How many assembly factories are there on this planet?"
"That's a lot. Just the ones I know of alone number in the thousands. We won't even be able to visit all of them in a month."
Xia Fei nodded. "Then let's go to the best factories first. What I need is a high-performance spaceship that can fly very far and very fast in the universe. Not only must the quality of the spaceship be good, but most importantly, their assembly skills must be excellent."
Sonny nodded and chuckled. "Understood, boss."
The shuttle could reach a speed of 4000m/s, so Sonny soon brought Xia Fei to the first factory.
Sonny slowed down and hovered above the factory.
All he saw was a large empty space with hundreds of spaceships of all kinds neatly arranged. These spaceships had been polished and waxed by the workers, looking as if they were brand new.
On the ground, dozens of workers in tattered work clothes were sprawled on a medium-sized spaceship, busying themselves with the tools in their hands.
"Look, there's an Eagle-class frigate here."
Xia Fei looked in the direction where Sonny was pointing and saw a ninety percent new Eagle-class spaceship lying quietly on the ground, looking just like a steel baby eagle that was about to spread its wings and take flight.
This was Xia Fei's first time seeing a real Eagle-class spaceship with his own eyes, but he could not help but feel that something was off. This Eagle-class spaceship was a little too new, giving off a feeling that it was not reliable enough.
"This one won't do. It's a refurbished one. Don't be fooled by how new it looks on the outside, but the inside has already corroded to the structure. It won't take long for a ship like this to run into problems," Phantom said in a deep voice.
Xia Fei nodded and told Sonny, "Let's go to the next factory."
Sonny revealed a shocked expression. "Boss, you can't really be an expert, right? You're so sure that it won't do without even going down to take a look? "
"This is a refurbished product. Though it looks beautiful on the outside, it must be terrible inside." Xia Fei repeated Phantom's words.
Sonny was very surprised. He gave Xia Fei a thumbs up and said, "You have a good eye. This factory does refurbish things. Look at that chubby middle-aged man; he's the boss here. His skills are terrible, and he only knows how to do some superficial work. When it comes to the engine, circuitry, and other key parts, he'll do whatever he can."
Xia Fei furrowed his eyebrows. "Why did you bring me to a factory like this?"
Sonny smiled mischievously. "I'm just testing your eye. If I really wanted to bring you to this factory, I would've landed a long time ago instead of bringing you around in the air."
The second factory had three Eagle-class spaceships, and it was a lot bigger than the first one, but the ships in this factory could only be considered average, not meeting Xia Fei's requirements.
From morning till afternoon, there was not a single spaceship that caught Xia Fei's eye.
"The next place we're going to is one of the best factories in the warship graveyard. It's Old Porters factory that my mother mentioned, but he's a little weird, and his things are very expensive." Sonny purposely emphasized the word 'very expensive'.
Xia Fei did not mind. "I don't mind spending a little more money as long as I can get a good spaceship."
Old Porters factory was located in a very remote area, and it took them half an hour to reach it. There were dozens of spaceships placed on an empty plot of land that was not too big, and each one was carefully covered with canvas to avoid being corroded by the rain.
There was only this factory nearby, and aside from it was an endless sea of abandoned spaceships. These canvas-covered spaceships were very conspicuous among them.
Sonny piloted the shuttle and landed on an empty plot of land in the middle of the factory. He picked up the basket from the backseat and walked toward the only workshop in the factory with Xia Fei.
Parked in the workshop was an Incasas-class frigate made by Gaian Industries. The ship's captain looked like a black beetle, holding a spear in his hand. Several black workers were busy repairing it, all of them very serious about their work.
The workshop was very large, and a frigate was not very conspicuous inside. The tools used by the workers were also very advanced, and there were many large repair facilities on both sides, each of which had been wiped clean.
Xia Fei was very satisfied with the factory's equipment and the attitude of the workers, giving it an eight out of ten in his mind.
Where's Uncle Porters? Sonny seemed to be very familiar with the busy workers, enthusiastically greeting them.
A black man wearing work pants with suspenders crawled out from under the ship and pointed to a glass room on the left side of the workshop. Master is discussing some matters with the people Old Ks brought. Why are you here?
Xia Fei looked in the direction he was pointing and saw several burly men standing in the glass room. Despite the hot weather, they were all dressed in neat shirts, all of them buttoned up tight.
Standing across from them was an old black man in blue work clothes. He was over two meters tall and had a very bulky build. His aged face exuded a dignified aura. He had a black cloth covering his left eye, looking very much like a one-eyed pirate from the movies.
Old Ks? Since when did Uncle Porters start doing business with such people? Sonny curiously asked.
The black man furrowed his eyebrows. Im not sure, either. Old Ks has brought some people to look for Master a few times recently, but they always end up parting on bad terms. It seems like they want to buy something from Master, but Master is not willing to sell it to them.
Sonny called Xia Fei over to his side. This is Xia Fei from another planet. He wants to buy an Eagle-class frigate.
Xia Fei, this is Uncle Porters disciple, Boateng. Sonny introduced.
Xia Fei very politely shook Boateng's hand, while Sonny said, Dont look at his young age; hes an expert when it comes to spaceships. I brought him to Fatso Kim's refurbishing factory, and he was able to tell at a glance that there was something fishy about those spaceships.
Boateng laughed honestly. Is that so? So its an expert. There happens to be a recently repaired Eagle-class frigate in the northwest corner. All the parts are original, and it took us two whole months just to repair it.
You guys go take a look first. As for whether Master is willing to sell it or not, Boateng very honestly said.
Sonny patted Boateng on the shoulder and handed him the basket. Im well aware of Uncle Porters stinky rules. Help me put in a good word or two with your master later.
Boateng took the basket and nodded.
Sonny and Xia Fei had just stepped out of the workshop when they heard Boateng exclaim behind them. Its sausages!
Shawn turned around and said with a smile, "This is for your master!"
Boateng winked at Sonny as he used his greasy hands to grab a sausage and stuff it into his mouth. The other black men rubbed their hands and surrounded them when they heard that there were sausages.
What does Boateng mean by that? Does his master have to decide whether to sell it or not? Xia Fei curiously asked as they walked.
"Uncle Potter is a very eccentric person. He only sells things to people he thinks are suitable. Otherwise, with Old Potter's craftsmanship, he would've made a fortune long ago. Why else would he still be guarding such a small factory?"
Is there such a thing? Xia Fei shook his head. He found it a little unbelievable. How could there be such a thing as pushing money away?
Uncle Porters originally had four disciples, but now Boateng is the only one left. The others all feel that they cant make money by following Uncle Porters, so they have all gone to other factories, Sonny said angrily.
The two of them arrived at the northwest corner of the factory. The Eagle-class frigate had the appearance of a baby eagle, so it was easy to distinguish it even if it was covered in canvas.
Xia Fei and Sonny found the Eagle-class frigate and lifted the canvas, revealing the hull of the ship.
From the outside, the ship looked to be about eighty percent new. The thick smell of engine oil had yet to dissipate, and its surface was giving off a dull luster, giving off a very reliable vibe.
Yes, this ship is not bad. It must have taken a lot of effort to repair it. The hydraulic system has already been improved, and even the sealed doors have been modified.
Phantom circled around the ship and observed it, becoming more and more surprised the more he looked. Not only had the ship been completely repaired, but the important parts had also been modified. Though this ship was not new, its performance was even better than new ships.
The person who modified this ship is a master! Amazing! Amazing craftsmanship! Phantom exclaimed in shock, Xia Fei, now I know why this man named Porter isn't willing to sell his ship so casually.
"Why?"
"That's because he spent a lot of effort on each spaceship. They're not just spaceships, but also works of art. To be able to modify spaceships to such an extent, it's impossible without extraordinary craftsmanship. Most importantly, he understands spaceships and knows how to modify them to make them perfect."
Phantom was uncharacteristically full of praise for this ship. Xia Fei also felt that this ship was not bad, so he made up his mind to buy it.
There was another ship in the far corner, and it looked very similar to this Eagle-class frigate.
Xia Fei curiously walked over. What kind of ship do you think it is?
Sonny scratched his head. Strange. This ship looks to be an Eagle-class frigate. Boateng clearly said that there was only one Eagle-class frigate. He wont lie.
Xia Fei chuckled and walked over to lift the canvas of the ship. Lets take a look and find out.
As the canvas was lifted, an indescribable warship appeared in front of Xia Fei. It looked very similar to an Eagle-class frigate, but it had a completely different aura.
If he had to use a word to describe it, he would say that it was powerful!
That's right, at first glance, this ship gave off a feeling of valiance!
The hull of an Eagle-class frigate was made up of several large parts welded together, but this ship was completely carved out of a large piece of tritanium alloy, so it was a complete whole!
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