It's a Hero
There were four major warship manufacturing companies in the universe: Gaia, Amarr, Caldari, and Mittal. The total warship production of these four companies accounted for more than sixty percent of the entire Pan-human Alliance.
Most countries did not build their own warships and would instead purchase the warships of the four giants for small-scale modifications. After all, the design and cost control of the four giants were the best in the Alliance, so buying the finished products was far cheaper than building them individually.
However, there were also some countries that would purchase special models of warships from the four giants for safety reasons or for special missions.
This naval-issue Eagle-class frigate was one of those special models. It used a fully molded outer shell regardless of the cost, and the structure, armor, shields, and electronic systems of the warship were all greatly improved.
Compared to the regular Eagle-class frigate, this naval-issue Eagle-class frigate was at least thirty percent better in terms of appearance, defense, attack, and maneuverability.
It could be said that the naval-issue Eagle-class frigate represented the pinnacle of frigate manufacturing technology in this era, and it was undoubtedly the king of frigates.
Xia Fei could not help but walk up to the ship and touch its cold outer shell.
This ship was slightly smaller than the regular model, and its appearance was more rugged, giving it a more powerful feel.
That was when he heard a commotion behind him. Xia Fei looked toward the factory and saw Porter arguing with a short old man. This short old man looked to be in his sixties, wearing a short-sleeved green shirt and a pair of sunglasses. He had sparse white hair on his head.
Xia Fei was quite a distance away, so he could not hear what they were saying. After a while, the short old man left with his men, and Porter went straight to where Xia Fei and Sonny were.
Xia Fei, this naval-issue Eagle-class frigate is a rare and good ship. You must buy it if possible, Phantom excitedly said.
Xia Fei nodded. "I understand."
Porter let out a hearty laugh when he was still some distance away. Though he looked very happy on the surface, Xia Fei could tell that there was a hint of unease and worry in that smile.
Sonny, is your mother well? Porter asked loudly.
My mother is doing very well. She specifically asked me to bring some sausages and ale to see you, but Boateng and the others have probably finished them all by now. Sonny smiled as he greeted him.
Potter turned his face in the direction of the factory and shouted, "Don't eat all the sausages, leave a few for me!"
Sonny and Porter arrived in front of Xia Feis, and Porter had a smile on his face as he pointed at the normal Eagle-class frigate. How is it? Do you like this Eagle-class ship? "
Xia Fei nodded, walking over to the Eagle-class and saying, This isnt a ship.
Porter immediately furrowed his eyebrows, his expression not looking too good. Sonny frantically winked at Xia Fei, afraid that Xia Fei would say something unpleasant.
Xia Fei ignored Sonny, smiling as he continued. "The hydraulic system has been improved, and it's even more durable than the original. The rubber strips on the sealed door have been replaced with a more durable and compact soft metal, and the reinforced glass has been changed from the original four layers to the advanced six-layer model."
Xia Fei observed Porter's expression as he spoke, and sure enough, Xia Fei pointed out the parts of the ship that had been improved one by one, and Porter began to smile.
As for the internal mechanical and electrical systems of the warship, I don't even need to look to know that it has been specially modified based on the weaknesses of the Kitty Eagle-class. A ship like this is far more outstanding than a brand new Kitty Eagle-class. This is not a ship at all but a work of art created by a master craftsman. Xia Fei said in a determined tone, flattering Porters ass in between his words.
Potter's eyes lit up as he smiled and said, "What master? It's not exactly a work of art, but I did make some improvements to this ship. The firepower of the Eagle-class is great, but the defense system is a bit fragile. Even the important parts like the sealed door were made with cheap goods. So, I made some improvements according to my own ideas."
"The four major warship companies only know how to reduce costs, but a warship isn't just about firepower. You must know that warships will encounter many unimaginable difficulties in outer space, so we mustn't lower the safety of a ship just because of costs."
Xia Fei pretended to be surprised. "So this ship is the work of the master craftsman? I won't hide it from you; I fell in love with it the moment I laid eyes on it. You must have put in a lot of effort to repair this ship, right? "
Old Porter scratched his head a little embarrassedly. "Of course, it took quite a bit of effort, but it was worth it. A true maintenance technician will never neglect a single detail of a warship."
Sonny pursed his lips. He did not expect that Xia Fei would turn into a bootlicker in the blink of an eye, so much so that even Sonny felt a little embarrassed.
Actually, Xia Fei's real intention was not with this Eagle-class warship. All of this was just a prelude. What Xia Fei really wanted was the custom-made Eagle-class warship.
Xia Fei's expression suddenly turned very serious. "Master Porter, aside from this Eagle-class warship, Ive also discovered a hero in your factory."
"A hero?" Sonny and Porter asked at the same time, confused.
Xia Fei walked over to the custom-made Eagle-class warship with a serious look on his face, gently stroking its outer shell.
"This is it. A true hero!" Xia Fei said in a very emotional tone.
"A rare custom-made Eagle-class warship with an integrated high-density outer shell, enhanced shields, armor and structure, and an ultra-precise electronic system." Xia Fei touched the warship as he continued to describe its benefits.
Porter nodded repeatedly. "I truly did not expect that a seventeen or eighteen-year-old like you would actually be a true expert."
"That's right. This is indeed a custom-made Eagle-class warship. Back then, the Sutton Empire specially ordered eighteen of these frigates for the Imperial Navy's elite guards, designed specifically for the elite guards to carry out special missions. They are smaller, more agile, and faster, but no matter how good this ship is, it's just a warship. How can you call it a hero?" Porter asked in confusion.
Xia Fei took a few steps forward and pointed at the row of five-star markings on the body of the warship. "Every star represents an enemy fighter it has shot down, and this warship has shot down a total of thirty-nine enemy fighters, earning a lot of merits. If this ship isn't a hero, then who is?"
Porter froze, clearly a little excited, but he did not say a word.
Xia Fei shook his head with a look of regret on his face, sighing. "What a pity that this ship should be in the endless sea of stars, a smoke-filled battlefield, and not in your factory."
Porter walked to the side of the warship and touched the stars on it with his finger, muttering to himself, "It should be in the battlefield?"
After looking at the warship from left to right, Porter sighed. "This is indeed a rare top-notch frigate, but it's too bad that its interior has long been damaged and can no longer fly."
Xia Fei nodded. "Indeed, it's a pity. Why dont you repair it? I believe that with your skills, you can definitely restore this naval-issued Eagle-class warship to its former glory. "
Porter's eyes sparkled for a moment, but they soon dimmed. "It's not that easy. This is a top-notch custom-made warship, and almost all its components are custom-made. It's very difficult to find them."
Xia Fei smiled. "Master Porter, how would you know if you've never tried it?"
Porter patted the sturdy body of the warship twice. "Let's go to my office and have a drink or two."
The three of them walked in the direction of the factory. Xia Fei could not help but turn back to look at the naval-issued Eagle-class frigate a few more times. "Is it really impossible to repair it?"
"Do you really want this ship?" Porter suddenly asked.
"Of course. Only a fool would not like a top-notch frigate like this," Xia Fei said bluntly, not hiding his love for the ship at all.
Porter cut the sausages that Sonny had brought over into a plate and poured three glasses of malt wine. The three of them sat around a small round table and ate the sausages.
The alcohol content of the malt wine was very high, and Xia Fei felt his stomach burning after drinking it. He was not used to this kind of strong alcohol, so he took small sips.
Porter picked up an old-fashioned tablet computer from the table and pulled up the footage of Xia Fei and Chen Dongs match before handing it to Xia Fei.
"Youre that Xia Fei, right?" Porter asked after drinking a large glass of malt wine.
Xia Fei chuckled and returned the tablet computer to Porter. "How did you find out?"
Porter threw the tablet computer on the table and said, "When you were talking about that naval-issued Eagle-class frigate, your eyes lit up. Only then did I realize that youre actually that young man who battled with Chen Dongs for twenty-one days in the Crisis grade assessment. You have the same resolute gaze as him."
Sonny shuddered all over, nearly dropping the glass of wine in his hand. "Youre Xia Fei?"
Xia Fei smiled and nodded, not denying it.
"Do you know? My mother loves you to death. She says that youre the most cunning and resolute young man she has ever met. If she finds out that Ive been earning money from you, she will surely beat me to death," Sonny said very seriously.
Cunning? This did not seem to be a positive comment, so Xia Fei helplessly laughed. "Dont worry. As long as you and I don't say a word, your mother wont find out."
Porter poured himself another glass of wine and downed it in one gulp.
"If you want it, you can have that naval-issued Eagle-class frigate, but I cant guarantee that I will be able to repair it," Porter slowly said, his voice seemingly tinged with sadness.
Xia Fei was overjoyed, asking, "Uncle Porter, are you really willing to sell this ship to me?"
Potter sighed. "This spaceship was left to me by one of my best friends. I didn't want to part with it at first, but I've carefully considered what you said. This spaceship really shouldn't be left in my small factory. It should continue to sail through the stars."
"Don't be fooled by how old this ship is, but its armor and structure are as good as new, maybe even sturdier than new. As long as we can repair this ship, it'll still be one of the top frigates in the galaxy!" Porter said proudly.
Xia Fei nodded repeatedly. "I absolutely believe that. What parts is missing from this ship?"
Porter looked at Xia Feis determined face and grinned. He took the old tablet computer from the table and handed it to Xia Feis. "Take a look for yourself."
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