Extraordinary Voyage Chapter 904: Fast Cruiser·City Defense Class
"Give me a counterattack, and load the turrets with searing bombs! The mortars are ready! Let go!"
The gunpowder was full of smoke, and the blood-stained middle-aged army commander of the Hilius Empire swung down his command knife hoarsely.
Boom! boom! boom! ...
The orange-red cannon flame flickered.
The air trembled, and the solid shells like migratory locusts splashed huge water around the steel battleship in the distance.
But even if the shocking shells depend on the quantity to win, a few can hit the opponent's ship, but it is just like a mosquito sting.
When the opposing warship withdrew a little later, it was completely out of range of the turret.
Only a limited number of rear-mounted rifled guns "imported" from tulips can threaten the opponent.
I want to send a sailing warship to drive away, but...now there is no wind!
On the shore, the garrison responsible for coastal defense, as if they could hear the roar of laughter from the battleship, and their faces were darkened.
Indeed, Hilius, who was still the world's most powerful sea power nation ten years ago, was even equipped with a large number of backward front-loaded smoothbore guns at this time. It really has to be embarrassing.
Of course it's not that Hilius didn't want to change clothes.
It’s because of the rejection of industrialization for too long in the past dozens or hundreds of years, which caused them to seriously lag behind in metallurgy, battleship design, weapon manufacturing, and so on.
Even the locking structure of the rear-mounted rifled gun cannot guarantee the pass rate, not to mention that the dominant position has been recognized by all countries in the [full-heavy artillery battleship].
In the era of sailing warships, the power of science and technology is not so obvious, and it can still be compensated by elite personnel, but now, ten years later, they can no longer even see the taillights of other people's cars.
Even now, there are still three legendary battleships [Royal Alfonso], [Glorious Grace], and [Gorse] in the hands of the Hilius Empire, as well as the "High Knight" and "Steel Forge". A titled knight.
But the imperial navy’s dominance is much lower than when the world pattern was initially formed when the battle for supremacy ended.
Even in this pioneering area is blocked by the up-and-coming Palme d’Or Federation.
In the bridge of the steel battleship, a group of Palme d’Or naval officers are beaming with joy:
"Hahaha, the Hilius Empire is also today. Round the island, our Falcon blocked the pioneering island of Hilius today.
I want to see, how long can the Empire’s largest airship supply point in the "Broken Star Sea" last? Will the exploration process of "Broken Xinghai" stop there? "
The "All-Heavy Artillery Battleship" was the first to be sent to the sea by the "Tulip Alliance".
It is one of the largest and most complex weapons of war systems ever created by mankind. It is also the only strategic weapon platform with ocean-going strike means. Therefore, it has long been valued by various naval powers.
[International League for Democracy] is certainly no exception.
In the [International League for Democracy] who dream of letting the "light of democracy" shine on the world, the new generation of naval elites who have gradually grown up have also put forward their own naval strategic ideas.
The value of the navy lies in controlling the oceans, seizing and guaranteeing firm dominance of the sea. A strong naval power helps [International Democratic League] to effectively control the oceans and make full use of the huge benefits it brings under this premise.
This is especially true for the "broken sea of stars" with gold everywhere. Whoever can control this extremely rich sea will win the future of the material world.
Under the guidance of this thought, seizing control of the sea is the fundamental purpose of naval strategy!
Therefore, the sea lines of communication all over the world are the lifeline of all sea power nations, including the Tulip Alliance.
Not only military and naval power, but also the economic lifeline and the survival of the entire country are closely related to the security and consolidation of maritime communication lines.
Democratic countries dare not attack the [Monarch’s Shield] monarchy in the source continent.
However, it is possible to destroy communication lines, sink, damage or paralyze [Monarch’s Shield] national merchant ships, and harass naval bases and resource development bases distributed on the sea.
Of course, these are hypothetical attack strategies that are still on paper, but they believe that as the democratic process advances, this plan will be implemented sooner or later.
However, it is limited by the significant gap in the industrial base between the two.
The military and engineers of the [International Democratic League] have also made corresponding adjustments to their battleship shipbuilding plans.
Just like cruise ships like Tier 5 and Tier 6 ships of the Sailing Age, in order to achieve the main strategic goal of "breaking the relationship", they launched the [High Speed Cruiser] on the basis of the [Full Heavy Artillery Battleship]!
Incorporating the characteristics of the original [Galliott Heavy Cruiser], using relatively high speed and strong firepower, combined with thinner armor.
To achieve the effect of "the one who can catch up with it can't beat it, and the one who can't beat it can't catch up with it", in an attempt to replicate Tulip's feat of overthrowing Hilius.
Just like this one now [High-Speed Cruiser·City Defense Class·Falcon].
The speed of the [Full Heavy Artillery Battleship·Dreadnought Class] is 24 knots, but the speed of the [High Speed Cruiser·City Defense Class] has reached 26 knots.
[Warship data] Meter displacement: 4800 tons; crew: 480 people.
[Armour]: 2 single-barreled 152mm/50 double-diameter main naval guns (range 12800 meters); 10 single-barreled 102mm/50 double-diameter secondary guns; 4 single-tube 47mm rapid-fire guns; 2 450mm torpedoes Tube.
Today's action is just a small test of [Falcon].
The root cause is that the "sleeping god" Ktuart and the "just angel" Ehhot, who couldn't swallow the breath of death, and the "justice angel" Ehhot, instructed the "palm palm federation" to provoke troubles.
Don't dare to go directly to the tulip, picking a soft persimmon is also reasonable.
"Hehe, the two demon gods, the'God of Trick' and the'God of Wilderness', are more research spirits than many demigods in the material world. This [Fast Cruiser] also adapts to local conditions."
Avoiding the topic of Livina, Irvine, a technical bull, commented on [Falcon], and there was no surprise in his tone.
As human beings continue to explore the interior of the "Broken Star Sea".
After the ground vein seal was laid, the chaotic celestial phenomenon in the "Broken Star Sea" has been improved, and the "fog of war" has begun to dissipate in front of humans a little bit.
Using mind link and electromagnetic wave transmission, the [Mind Network], which does not rely on magic elements, can naturally also have a panoramic view of this area.
Moreover, the [faceless men] who are scattered up and down in the Palme d’Or Federation and Lowland Republics have long since passed back the enemy’s intelligence.
Although the demon gods captured by the evil gods have never appeared again.
But "the **** of the wilderness" Cathy Moral should be because of the domain of [science], the value is not comparable to other demon gods, and was absorbed by the evil god.
The Demon Technology [Power Core·Steam Ball] naturally fell into the hands of Cthulhu, and was also applied to this new type of warship.
It's just that the [Carrier Analytical Engine] is the exclusive ability of "Steam and Mechanical Cult" and one of the peak technology representatives of the steam age. The Palme d’Or Federation’s warships are not equipped.
Although the design idea is novel, it still does not threaten the dominance of tulips over the sea, especially when waiting for the [Super Intrepid] to use oil-fired boilers to launch, um, all are beautiful!
At this moment.
Suddenly connected to a remote communication in [Mind Network].
A noble lady wearing a jeweled crown and a palace dress was projected in front of Irvine.
The long black hair is on the top of the head, the appearance is excellent, the body is thin as paper, and with the pitiful eyes, the temperament is like a fragile precious porcelain, which is very in line with the aesthetics of the nobles.
Her real identity is Empress Dowager Teresa, the mother of Emperor Hilius Aldrich.
At this time, the young empress dowager is full of anxiety:
"His Majesty Galliot, I just received a message... Please be sure to lend a hand..."
‘coming! ’
The group of women next to Ivan looked at each other and hid away gossiping.
Ignoring them, after a little greeting, Ivan is straightforward:
"Relax, the current mission in the'Broken Sea of Stars' succeeding the [Black Sea Pearl] is the [Dreadnought Iron Throne] of Bilever, and it is also the main battleship of the Principality.
I will let them and some armed airships go to rescue.
In addition, you can talk about the expanded arms sales plan you mentioned last time. "
"Really?! "The Crown Power Reform Project" and the "International Golden Pound System" we have no problem at all!"
Teresa didn't expect to get such a surprise once she asked for help, her beautiful eyes were full of stars.
"Natural, but the price..."
The industrial base is there, and the strategic platform of battleships cannot be built by anyone who wants to build it. Even if it is built, it is far from the speed of building ships like Falettis and Galliot.
What's more, the Hilius Empire had almost no industrial foundation ten years ago. Even if the empress dowager tried her best, she couldn't catch up in a short time.
This is not a problem that can be overcome with just a few talented people.
After repeatedly confirming that this sudden happiness is not a dream, the young empress dowager on the opposite side held her arms in front of her chest and solemnly said to him:
"Your Majesty Galliot, thank you for your generous offer. I know there was a small misunderstanding between our two countries, but I will show my sincerity in the future.
Next time you come to the Dome Palace, I...will make you feel at home.
By the way, don't worry, this is the secret between us, and I won't let His Majesty the "Rose Crown" know it. "
"Huh! Huh? No, no, what a secret, don't talk nonsense about misunderstandings."
Ivan glanced at his side and waved his hand quickly.
"Understand, understand..."
Theresa had already hung up the communication with a smile, and she thought to herself:
Who doesn't know that you two have not been clear all these years. Her majesty the unmarried Queen moved directly to White Swan Castle.
Dare to say innocent as water, when everyone else is blind?
If there is no problem at all, I will send you the skull of the dead husband as a wine glass.
Philip II underground:...
Feeling the smiles of Olivia and Livina, Ivan gave a light cough and connected to the headquarters of ‘Broken Xinghai’.
"Command..."
To be honest, now Ivan and Livina really don't mind fighting a proxy war.
Relying on the tulip's naval strength, which is the number one under today, the two of them are full of confidence.
For those feudal dynasties of [Monarch’s Shield], it is not impossible to redo the top-level design of the country like the tulip countries. Although there are difficulties, it is not impossible.
Moreover, this kind of "revolutionary system of royal power" is almost impossible to surpass the tulip even if it is learned by other countries.
For the Tulip Alliance, which is already on the throne of the strongest nation, ~IndoMTL.com~National endowment, national credit and institutional environment are the three most important intangible wealth. Without these foundations, even if Aiwen re No matter how a sudden emergence, they definitely can't support the wall with mud.
These things are difficult to replicate by other countries.
Of course Ivan doesn’t want them to copy.
The only expectation for them is that they can be used as a tulip helper in the opposition between [king power] and [capital], forming a confrontation with the [International Democratic League] from politics, culture to military.
Of course, the stronghold of the monarchy of the Hilius Empire cannot be let go, not only because they border the Lowlands and Palme d’Or on the Source Continent and the New World, respectively, but the Queen Mother Teresa from the lowlands is also far better than Philip. The second is much more enlightened.
This card is used well, it is definitely low enough to drink a pot with Palme d’Or.
It’s just that no one can think that the Tulip League, the Hilius Empire, and the Lowland Republic, which were still fighting and fighting ten years ago, will reappear in this role ten years later.