Ye Chong began his arduous work as he stared at the mountain of items. Mu and Shang were also replaced by Mu, who was not enthusiastic about the tedious work.
The three largest independent rooms were converted into a metallurgy lab, an alchemy lab and a modification lab, while the rooms around the three main rooms were converted into warehouses. These warehouses were now filled with all kinds of materials.
The metallurgy lab was not huge, but it was luxuriously equipped. Ye Chong was not familiar with metallurgy, so the equipment was purchased by Mu, and they were all the most advanced equipment available in the market. Of course, advanced also meant expensive, and Ye Chong did not know how much he spent. In fact, even Ye Chong himself did not look at the price when he bought the equipment. Ye Chong would be learning about metallurgy here, and Mu seemed to be quite good in this field.
As for the alchemy lab and modification lab, Ye Chong would design and arrange them himself. Ye Chong had been learning about alchemy, but he never had the chance to put it into practice. With this alchemy lab, Ye Chong could conduct all kinds of experiments. Any alchemist would be envious at the sight of the equipment in Ye Chong's tiny alchemy lab. Automatic incubator, plasma thermostat, double fermentation rotary machine, these were all top-notch equipment that could only be found in the best labs, and yet here they were all in one place.
The modification lab was the largest of the three labs. There were all kinds of equipment for mech modification, and also some equipment for making bone parts. However, there were no equipment for making bone parts in the market, so Ye Chong had to make most of them himself. Fortunately, there were plenty of equipment for mech modification in the market. Ye Chong's modification lab was as advanced as the top mech modification lab in Blue Ocean Academy. Since some of the equipment were too expensive, Ye Chong had to pre-order them, but there was still some time before the delivery.
Ye Chong heaved a sigh of relief when the three laboratories were finally built. However, it was still far from completion. The most advanced equipment in the market was not perfect in Mu's eyes, and he made suggestions on how to modify the equipment. Of course, Ye Chong and Mu discussed it, and Ye Chong learned a lot from the discussion.
Modifying instruments was an extremely meticulous job. These instruments were intricate instruments to begin with, and even the slightest deviation could cause them to be scrapped. Ye Chong was not used to this kind of high precision operation, but he was a quick learner. After scrapping a few instruments, he finally mastered this unusual operation. This made Ye Chong require much more precision in his operations than before. Of course, the cost of forming such a good habit was unimaginable to the average person.
The first step was completed. The three laboratories were completed. As for the mech training room, it was much simpler. Ye Chong picked the largest warehouse, bought some mech training equipment, and set it up. Ye Chong's mech piloting skills were no longer something that could be improved with mere familiarity.
Having completed the first step, Ye Chong quickly moved on to the second step.
Compared to the harmlessness of the first step, the second step was much more ferocious. Ye Chong was looking at a few sets of complicated firepower systems, dazzling him. Mu said that it was the schematics of a few simpler firepower systems in his database. Without the firepower system, Ye Chong would have to pilot the mech if he encountered an enemy, and Coxcomb would become a huge target.
Even though the 5 major galaxies forbade any research and development of warships, it was obvious that this rule did not affect Ye Chong at all. Ye Chong had seen the MPA's Twin Moons corvette with his own eyes, and the Black Coves Sanctuary also had warships. Even the Prometheus Group probably had warships as well.
Ye Chong was in favor of any modification that could increase his safety. His own destiny must always be defended by himself!
However, Ye Chong did not expect this to be the most troublesome part of the entire modification plan.
This was the first time Ye Chong came into contact with the firepower system of a warship, and he could not understand the schematics at all. Ye Chong was very familiar with the firepower system of a mech, but the firepower system of a warship was much larger and more complicated than that of a mech. It was unrealistic for Ye Chong to learn the firepower system of a warship in a short period of time. The seemingly simple firepower system contained a huge amount of knowledge that one could not even reach the end of a lifetime.
However, not knowing it did not mean that Ye Chong could not make it. More importantly, Mu was there.
Mu had divided the whole process into hundreds of specific steps, and each step had detailed instructions. Ye Chong only needed to follow the instructions. Besides, Mu would be supervising by the side. Ye Chong was confident that he could complete the modification.
The most crucial part of the entire firepower system would be the electromagnetic cannon, and the manufacturing of the cannon barrel would be the most important part. The electromagnetic cannon could accumulate an astounding amount of energy in a very short period of time, and then release it. And the cannon barrel had to withstand such a high amount of energy without deforming. Any normal metal would have melted into a puddle of molten iron under such a high amount of energy.
Ye Chong suddenly remembered that Mu seemed to know the formula of many special alloys in the warehouse of the metal lab. As expected, Mu took out a piece of black gold ore with a diameter of about half a meter. Ye Chong had once harvested a large amount of black gold ore from the asteroid belt around Black Cove. Black gold ore was a specialty of Black Cove, with excellent properties. Black gold ore was used in the masks and mechs of Black Cove.
The black gold ore was very heavy, and even with Ye Chong's strength, it took him a lot of effort to move the ore into the magnetic metal separator. Ye Chong looked at Mu, but Mu had no intention of taking out another piece of black gold ore.
"Mu, is this one enough?" Ye Chong asked curiously.
"Yes, it is enough. Using black gold to make the electromagnetic cannon barrel is already a waste of resources. Too bad we don't have flash stones or reactance crystals. Besides, we don't have enough materials to make the nanowire cannon barrel. "Mu was obviously helpless about the less optimal choice.
Ye Chong did not know the rarity of black gold ore. Black Cove mechs like Cosmic Flare were only mixed with a small amount of black gold. And the Black Cove's mask contained even less black gold. If Ye Chong had not been dragged into the depths of the asteroid belt by the asteroid whirlpool, he would not have been able to harvest so much black gold ore.
Through the observation window of the magnetically controlled metal separator, Ye Chong felt a slight vibration, and then a soft "Poof" sound. The half-meter diameter black gold ore in the separator turned into black ash. In an instant, the entire separator was filled with black smoke. Following that, countless tiny streams of black liquid flowed down from the inner wall of the separator and finally gathered into a stream of black liquid. The inner wall of the separator was made of some unknown material. Not a single drop of black liquid landed on it. It was as clean and shiny as ever.
The gathered molten iron finally condensed into a cube of metal ingot. Ye Chong held it in his hand. It was heavy, surprisingly heavy, and shiny.
Next, under Mu's guidance, Ye Chong melted the black gold into other alloys he bought from the market. Since the laboratory was relatively small, the electromagnetic cannon barrel could only be made one by one. Ye Chong went from being clumsy at the beginning to getting used to it. Slowly, Ye Chong began to get used to the equipment in the metal laboratory. While he still did not understand the theory, it was no longer a hindrance.
52 electromagnetic cannon barrels were stacked together. The dark and glossy barrels gave off a sense of chilliness. The smooth barrel felt cool in his hand. Compared to the mass production, this was a real product from the laboratory, with the highest quality. Of course, the cost was also a few times higher than the mass production. However, the cost was never a concern for Mu, Shang and Ye Chong.
The manufacturing of the launcher, the electromagnetic base, the optical circuit connection and so on. Ye Chong was exhausted by the time all the work was done. This was not a job for humans. Even someone as resilient as Ye Chong was on the verge of collapse. Phew!
Ye Chong finally heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, the last step was left: the installation of the electromagnetic cannon. The installation of the electromagnetic cannon was already planned by Mu. According to Mu's calculations, the 52 positions were enough to cover the entire warship without any blind spots. This time, Mu could not help him. Ye Chong piloted the engineering mech alone and got busy. Compared to the electromagnetic cannon, this work was really not that technical.
All fifty-two cannons were equipped with concealed firing chambers. The Coxcomb did not look any different. To those who did not know, it was just an ordinary Zika class starship.
In the entire firepower system of Mu's design, the electromagnetic cannon was only an important part, but only a part. The 180 laser launchers distributed at every corner of the warship had faster reflexes and more agility. They formed a 50-kilometer wide firepower net for the Coxcomb. These laser launchers were mainly used to deal with mechs that got close. Fortunately, these laser launchers could be bought in the market. Many mechs needed them. However, when Ye Chong placed such a huge order, people would think that he was a buyer from some mech manufacturing company.
If Shang's specialty was being unpredictable, then Mu's specialty was being meticulous and meticulous. Once Mu had his eyes on you, it would be a terrible thing. And Mu's specialty was the deployment of the starship's firepower system.
Along with the laser launchers, there were also countless grenade launchers. This was Mu's inspiration from Yu Di's Aquarius Vase. The endless variety of auxiliary grenades could play an important role in the entire battle. Together with the laser launchers, the mechs that got close to the warship would definitely be trapped in the "swamp".
The whole process of installing the starship's firepower system was rather boring, because Ye Chong did not understand most of the things. The only thing that Ye Chong enjoyed doing was making these support rounds of various types. Ye Chong could not help but admire the old man, Fred, for being so cunning and creative at his age.
The firepower system was finally completed! The interior of the Coxcomb had also undergone drastic changes. The Coxcomb was now a real warship, a terrifying warship. Ye Chong had spent a month on it, which was way beyond his estimation. Ye Chong looked at the piles of junk, and felt a headache coming on. These were all failed products, so he simply melted them back into alloy ingots and stored them in the warehouse.
Shang once said that the Coxcomb was a butcher with a handsome face!
As for the third step of the modification plan, he had to give up for now. The Coxcomb was obviously strong in offense, but weak in defense. Its original armor did not meet the specifications of a warship. A few shots would probably turn it into a pile of scrap metal. However, changing the armor of such a huge Zika starship would be a huge project, and it was impossible for Ye Chong to do it alone. More importantly, to reach Mu's standard, he would need an astronomical amount of rare materials. Ye Chong was not the MPA of the Black Coves Sect. While he had some reserves, it would not even be enough to fill the gap between his teeth. Many of these rare materials could not be bought in the market, but in Nine Gates City, they were just some common materials.
In terms of resources, the Five Galaxies were like beggars compared to the MPA of the Black Coves Sect.
However, this was not Ye Chong's concern. He could not care less about the Five Galaxies and the Three Forces.
In any case, the modification of the starship was finally completed. As for the engine of the Coxcomb, it was not like the engine of a mech. While Mu had a lot of modification plans, it was impossible to modify it in the current situation. Mu, being rational, quickly gave up on the idea.
Now that the modification was completed, he planned to leave Windstar and fly straight to Rainbow. The modification cost a lot of time, but Ye Chong thought it was worth it. The more prepared he was, the higher the possibility of success. Besides, Ye Chong believed that the Coxcomb was not just a warship, but a space base. Ye Chong even thought that if he did not want to live on some planet, he could ride the Coxcomb and wander the universe. That would be a good thing.
From the galactic map, Ye Chong realized that Rainbow was very close to Farr No.6 Raja. This made him think that this Gao Shichang of Prometheus Group was his Papa. Everyone was like that, as long as it was related to their family, they would not be able to stay calm. It was human nature.
Then he remembered that his father was also very knowledgeable about mechs, and he could not help but feel more confident that this Gao Shichang was his father.
However, it was all speculation. If he wanted to know the truth, he would have to verify it himself.
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