Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1252 - 483: The Crimson Arrival

With less than eight hours remaining until dawn, Lin Xian has reached the Arsenal Ship. He is now accessing the blueprint for the Static Electric Field, a design provided by Mochizuki Masashi, with the initial objective being to enhance the defensive capabilities of the Sky Dome Train.

The primary function of the Static Electric Field is to effectively neutralize energy-based assaults, such as the lightning storm previously unleashed by the Atmospheric Mica. In the event of a direct physical attack from a monster, the field's defense primarily relies on a protective lattice composed of high-energy particle beams and a strategic firepower array. Alternatively, its secondary purpose is to bolster the existing armor of the Sky Dome Train.

However, the Sky Dome Train currently operates as a starship, unlike Lin Xian's Infinity, which is capable of easily attaching external armor plates. Furthermore, the armor material utilized by the Sky Dome Train is already among the highest tier of protection available to the interstellar army. Consequently, Lin Xian's efforts are restricted to fortifying the protective facilities, as enhancing the materials themselves appears to be an unfeasible option.

Positioned atop the Arsenal Ship, Lin Xian has initiated the construction process for the Force Field Generator. This substantial apparatus necessitates manual construction unless the train is repositioned within the Black Star Forge. Fortunately, with Lin Xian's Level 7 manufacturing proficiency, he can erect these devices with remarkable speed. He can now assemble a G-3 Electromagnetic Railgun in approximately 40 minutes. This implies that if he manages seven simultaneous construction sequences, he could produce seven electromagnetic railguns within the same timeframe, achieving an efficiency akin to a large-scale energy weapons manufacturing facility.

[Starship Static Electric Field - Generator Manufacturing Progress 23%]

While the manufacturing is underway, Lin Xian also directs his attention to the 'Heavenly God Level' blueprint stored within his Black Star Forge. This time, the Research and Development Center did not require an extended period to finalize the research; it appeared as though the Star Dome Channel of the Black Star Forge had received the blueprint from a specific cosmic vector, enabling the direct commencement of construction.

This peculiar occurrence sparks immense curiosity within Lin Xian regarding the fundamental essence of the Black Star Forge skill.

"Construction can commence at any moment, but how am I to address these requirements?"

Lin Xian meticulously analyzes the data presented by the Mechanical Heart, utilizing his supercomputing capabilities. Among this data, four core components demand his attention.

The first involves an astronomical quantity of materials. All required are Level 5 Materials, the super-alloys typically equipped by interstellar army starships or Emperor Plan mecha. Moreover, these materials seem to necessitate pre-processing by a dedicated materials center, transforming them into exotic substances previously unknown to Lin Xian. What poses an even greater challenge is the sheer volume required: at least one billion tons.

While the scale sounds daunting, Lin Xian perceives a clear path forward. By continually absorbing resources, he can gather the necessary materials and progressively upgrade the Mechanical Heart. An enhancement to Mechanical Devouring would expedite this process, making it a matter of time and effort, at least offering a semblance of hope. However, for the remaining three requirements, he remains almost entirely in the dark.

Lin Xian categorizes these three requirements as follows:

1. Establishing an anchor point on a massive stellar body's orbit to construct a Strong Interactions Force Confinement Field.

2. Capturing a nickel-iron asteroid to fabricate a Star Dust Furnace.

3. Assembling a Casimir Cavity Vacuum Fluctuation Engine and harnessing Constant Star Energy to forge an 'ignition stone' for the Star Dust Furnace.

"Attaching to celestial bodies, capturing asteroids, utilizing constant stars..."

"Blast it, they've set their expectations too high for me. I can barely depart Blue Star; how am I supposed to manage these tasks?"

Lin Xian gazes at the holographic display, a sense of overwhelming frustration washing over him as he finds himself completely baffled. He muses that dealing with S-Class Abnormal Bodies, corpse chasers, or acquiring high-level Blood Essence for collaborative efforts with the Phoenix Society would be within his capabilities. However, these new challenges do not even seem like tasks that current human civilization could comprehend. How is he expected to locate asteroids?

"Forget it, I'll take things one step at a time. First, I'll focus on gathering materials to accomplish the initial objective."

Lin Xian draws a deep breath, acknowledging that these undertakings are unlikely to be simple. He considers that perhaps after contacting the Phoenix Society, he might be able to seek assistance from Ye Lan.

[Ding, the blueprint design for the Steel Bone-X, Reaper-X fusion is complete; do you wish to proceed with calibration?]

At this precise moment, Viola's voice echoes, immediately capturing Lin Xian's attention.

"Has the system simulation already concluded?"

Yes, I have performed 32,518 simulated battles with the blueprint. The adaptability rate stands at 99.578%, with a failure rate of 0.0158%. The comprehensive combat power shows that Steel Bone-X (Iron Man) is 75.2% superior to the original, and Reaper-X (Dragon Girl) surpasses Dancer No.1 by a whopping 217%. The drawback is the necessity of an interstellar-level power armor, the [Micro Star] power module, and T3 intelligent processing equipment, making it extremely expensive. The total cost approaches 85% of your single unit interstellar-level nano-power armor. Are you certain you wish to utilize such a high-cost blueprint for your mecha army's combat units?

"Absolutely," Lin Xian stated with composure. "The evolution of Abnormal Bodies is rapid, their Biological Force Fields rendering standard military-grade weaponry ineffective. The initial drone array was not conceived to counter Abnormal Bodies; it is already obsolete. In this context, sheer numbers are futile – a thousand or ten thousand are merely expendable. Only novel equipment offers a solution, and for me, cost is a secondary concern. The primary factor is the manufacturing time, which necessitates a greater investment."

Despite each mecha soldier's cost nearly matching the most advanced power armor in Lin Xian's possession, he felt no apprehension. Unlike Kehua Heavy Industry, he was unburdened by concerns over production lines and material procurement, allowing for complete, massive investment. Most critically, to fully realize the potential of his Mechanical Lord, beyond the super-large mechas of the Emperor Plan, his mecha army required elite combat power to be truly effective.