Chapter 1044: The Army Is Approaching, and the Southern Suburbs Alliance Has a Sleepless Night!

Historically, before jets occupied the center of military attention, airships were strategically important weapons.

As the "king of barrier-free military transportation", the biggest advantage of airships in transportation is that they require the least infrastructure and geographical restrictions.

Vehicles need flat land and well-built roads, trains need pre-laid rails, ships need suitable sea routes and ports, and even airplanes with the least obstacles need simple airports for takeoff and landing.

And what about airships?

This thing doesn't even need a flat land.

From the beginning of the 20th century to the eve of World War II, it was the golden age of airships, which swept the world.

The technology left by Zeppelin was inherited by his good friend Dr. Aikenner, who built the first super airship and completed the first record of traveling around the world from the sky in human history.

Later, humans rapidly expanded airships on its basis, and even evolved into an arms race.

However, just when everyone thought that airships were about to develop to another level, with the emergence of airplanes, this momentum came to an abrupt end.

It took less than ten years for it to completely withdraw from human vision.

The reason is that there are three main pain points that cannot be solved.

Too slow speed, fuel consumption, and inflation problems.

Because the airship is lighter than air, it reacts too violently to the wind and basically drifts with the wind.

This makes it basically impossible to control takeoff and arrival and the specific route, and sometimes even the route cannot be determined.

For military requirements, such a tool that cannot control precision is obviously not as good as a more agile aircraft.

Secondly, the helium of the airship is expensive, and if it is replaced with cheap hydrogen, it is easy to cause an explosion.

The tragedy of the Hindenburg was caused by a hydrogen explosion.

In addition to the limitation of airship fuel, in order to promote steering or acceleration, the fuel carried on the boat will continue to decrease as it sails.

Once the weight of this thing is reduced, the height of the airship will easily get out of control.

"But we have solutions to all the problems."

"The speed is too slow, the accuracy is not enough, and we don't need it that fast."

"We can directly use the energy stone engine to replace the fuel problem, and we can even charge it during flight."

"The remaining inflation can be replaced by hydrogen for the time being, which is not a big problem."

We have to find a way to solve the long-distance transportation problem, otherwise we can only stare blankly when encountering similar help-seeking problems.

Su Deben was silent for a while, and he didn't know whether he was immersed in the prospect of the success of the airship or seriously thinking about the feasibility of the airship.

After a while, he nodded slightly and gave his opinion.

"I think this is a bit risky, but it is indeed worth a try."

"Even if the natives have anti-aircraft weapons, the metal may not threaten the airship after aging."

"But if it succeeds, it will provide us with great help!"

Not only can it support places outside the territory.

It can also bring a certain air control threat.

Su Mo nodded slightly.

Just like the development of the real world before, it is impossible for the airship to be made and put into use immediately.

But as long as there is this idea, someone will study it.

One day in the future, we will finally see a giant airship with the word "Tianyuan" engraved on it take off.

Game chat channel.

Notice board.

[January 6, Year 2 of Wasteland Calendar]

[Today's territory announcement: The phantom fog has disappeared, the ban has been lifted, and all residents will no longer be restricted in their activities. ]

[Intelligence announcement: West Suburb Alliance, we have formed an alliance with two indigenous refuges near the west of Qinggang City. Now all residents can go to the other refuge under the condition of ensuring safety, but please note that if your Blue Star language has not reached the passing level, we strongly recommend not to go rashly, otherwise you may have a bad travel experience]

[Intelligence announcement: Pumpkin Kefu Bunker, we have reached a preliminary cooperation consensus with the gathering place 40 kilometers away from the southern suburbs of Qinggang City. They are interested in joining our West Suburb Alliance to become a member of the organization and get protection, but because the territory has not yet investigated the other party's details, we want to recruit a group of experienced scavenger route players to go there. Please go to the Tianyuan military camp to sign up if you meet the requirements. (Limited to two teams; five people per team; registration in the form of a team)]

[Dear residents of Tianyuan Territory, we have passed the most difficult period of the New World and officially entered the stage of external expansion. In order to facilitate currency management and the unification of materials when subsequent personnel join, considering the upcoming metal aging, we will officially start the new monetary policy collection. Residents with ideas can go to the village management office to find "Qiao Yuansheng" to register]

[Shen Ke: Important news, with the permission of the lord, the personal houses in the territory are now officially rented and sold to the public. The location is at the second phase construction office of Hope Village and the first phase construction office of Longteng Village. Those who have ideas can come to me for consultation and purchase. First come first served. Those who are slow will miss it.]

[Li Hu: Especially with the rapid increase in duty tasks, the border patrol of the territory has been seriously short of manpower recently. In order to ensure the safety of all residents, the Guard Department will start a military expansion plan. Residents with ideas can go to the Logistics Department to apply, limited to: scavenger route, training ground soldier route.]

[Chen Kai: We plan to build an outpost at the border of the territory for logistical support when fighting breaks out, and to build a small camp nearby to temporarily collect refugees to deal with the upcoming wave of refugees. However, due to the village’s financial constraints, the refugees The construction of the private camp will start with a crowdfunding model, and residents can use funds to purchase bunks in the camp in advance to support the construction of the camp. Note: Due to the short distance between the camp and the border, in order to facilitate management, stalls will not be allowed in other places except bunks. 】

[Announcement from Tianyuan Dungeon: In view of everyone’s enthusiasm, it is considered that a large number of refugees will soon enter the territory. As a benefit to the first generation of struggling residents, 500 dungeon living places are now available at a special price. The price is: 300 contribution points. Residents who have saved enough, please do not hesitate. This will be the lowest price you will see in the future. 】

[Tips: New positions have been added to the Logistics Department. The current median daily salary is: 18 iron coins (+3 iron coins)]

[Tips: The ban on water use has been lifted, and water prices will be reduced by -75% today]

[Tips: Today’s recommended restaurant: Ma’s Ramen (the fog is over, why don’t you guys come and eat from me?)]

[Tips: Today’s recommended factory: Jifu Factory (We are looking for players who are craft enthusiasts. If you think you are crafty enough, please don’t hesitate, Jifu Factory will be your best choice)]

The information about the Western Suburbs Alliance is not hidden from ordinary residents. After all, after several previous encounters, most people have privately learned the general information about these two "neighbors" and know the final results of the products they sell. Where did it all go?

But this kind of formal announcement can still allow everyone to see the results of the current development of the territory.

Not only has it become stronger, but it has also gained a certain influence in the surrounding areas.

However, even today's territory announcement suddenly became longer than when the fog lasted.

Not only has the new 'Pumpkin Kefu Bunker' information been released, monetary policy reform, residential house sales, crowdfunding for new campsites and other major news, but there are also dense advertising spaces, but the focus of the residents is still not These.

For the first time, I saw the Tianyuan Dungeon announcement mixed with dozens of messages.

The territory chat channel exploded!

No one knows better than me: "Damn it, you only need 300 contribution points to live in a dungeon??!"

Taoist Kongkong: "Epic update, this is definitely an epic update. I won't say any more, I'm going to buy one now!"

Fluttering Moth: "Damn it, old Taoist, when did you secretly accumulate enough points behind my back? Did you go out to steal people?"

Mousse Cake: "Strictly investigate the old ways, Gao Gao demands strict investigation of the old ways!"

Fluttering Moth: "Get lost, this is the reward I got when I almost died in Qinggang City last time, okay?"

It’s a mess, right? “It’s a mess, doesn’t this mean that three places have already been booked?”

Old electrician: "Damn it, why do I need to save up 60 contribution points to get it together?"

Doomsday Madman: "Hey, I didn't expect that I would live in the underground city in advance one day."

Let's go to the pier and order some French fries: "It's bad. Even Brother Madman has saved enough. It seems that I can't get the 500 places."

Qi Jie: "Brothers, what are these contribution points? How can I get them?"

Juicing ramen: "I'm so stupid. Why is it so unlucky to spend a lot of money on advertising? His grandma gave me ramen, and today it's only half price!"

Nuclear energy rifle: "8 said, if you didn't say half price earlier, I would come over and have three bowls now!"

The blood was surging: "I suggest you check first to see if the price has been changed. This ramen guy is not honest at all and only deceives his own people."

Although looking at the territory chat channel, it seems that many people have accumulated enough 300 contribution points, and the 500 quotas released will be taken up immediately, but there are only about 50 people with this number of points in the background statistics.

Among them, Chen Shen and other management personnel must be included. Apart from them, only about 30 people will be qualified to purchase in the end.

Of course, there are many people who are close to this number.

There are at least a thousand people whose points have exceeded two hundred, and they will reach this number soon.

The excited residents rushed to the General Work Office excitedly. Soon, the logistics office, which had been closed for nearly a month, was once again crowded with people.

People everywhere are eager to find jobs to save points, especially those jobs with low daily wages and high points are being snatched up like crazy.

It took less than five minutes for the three hundred places to go to build the outpost camp to be declared full.

There is no shortage of manpower for the remaining campsite construction positions, and the speed of registration is astonishing.

In addition, there are also construction support rewards for pre-purchasing camp berths, giving some additional contribution point rewards.

Because the price was not cheap, it was not sold out immediately.

But less than four hours later, the shops were still sold out by wealthy residents, and every stall had an owner.

He wrote his name on the registration desk at the entrance of the dungeon and watched as the contribution points on the account disappeared by 300.

The old man, the male gunman, and the dreamer couldn't help but giggle as they chose the room.

They are all located on the second floor near the administrator's office.

Although it is said that the lower you go, the safer it is, but if the enemy invades, it is impossible to hit the bottom directly.

But almost everyone who came to buy the property chose the second floor, knowing that only the second floor would be the most expensive in the future.

Even if you can't buy or sell, it's worth it if you can get closer to the lord!

"Tsk tsk, the space is really small. Now I can only put a bed."

Walking into the room marked '2-1-101', looking at the space of only ten square meters, the old man complained.

But looking at the smile that couldn't be concealed on his face, this guy wasn't really complaining, he was clearly showing off.

Many surrounding residents who couldn't afford to come in for sightseeing cursed in their hearts and couldn't help but speed up.

"Come on, this is a private space. It's still underground. I'm satisfied with ten square meters."

The male gunman was pragmatic. He had already moved an iron frame bed and placed it in the corner when he came in. He also stuffed his precious iron box under the bed board and fastened it.

In addition to living quarters, a table and chairs can also be placed at the door.

Even if friends come on weekdays, as long as there are no more than six people, they can basically move around inside.

"Hey, where's Tao Meng? He's not down yet?"

"He went to ask for information about the Pumpkin Bunker. We will set off after he gets the information."

Since the last incident in the sewer, the friendship between the three of them has grown rapidly, and they always compete together no matter what happens.

If there is anything, the Viagra of the four kings of scavengers is excluded.

But Viagra didn't care. He didn't like taking risks, and he chose scavengers just to level up faster.

Recently, a Scavenger Alliance has been established in the village, and he became the leader.

With the lifting of the ban, a group of people have been called on to go to the western suburbs to level up, and they have no intention of going to the remote pumpkin bunker to join in the fun.

"Okay, there are five of us, including the three of us, and we need to find two more people."

The old man tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Do you have anyone on your side?"

"There is one, it can be regarded as a battle direction. Our team lacks a real frontal firepower player."

"That's just right. Let's form a group and we can set off!"

It was not difficult to find an adventurous scavenger. After the two men tidied up the room, they hurriedly locked the door and left.

The last time they went to the southern suburbs, they couldn't even break through the fifth ring, and they didn't even go inside the building to investigate.

But this time, as he tightened the strap on his back and felt a chill coming from his back, the male gunman's eyes were filled with confidence.

Let alone the radioactive beast, even if he encountered the so-called gopher army, he would still have the confidence to give it a try.

In street fighting, the main focus is sneak attacks.

As long as they don't enter the encirclement, is it possible that they can level the obstacles and attack?

However, what the male gunman would never have imagined is that he was in the southern suburbs at this time.

A Qinggang army of more than 50,000 people has entered this area through the high ring with great vigor!