Chapter 81: Sky Battleship

Sky Battleships have actually existed in the Old World for a long time. Moreover, there are many different types, completely different design philosophies, and various ways of conducting combat.

For instance, the Human Empire once intended to build a Mobile Fortress powered by a Griffin, but it was rejected for being too abstract. However, the Dwarfs truly did build Aerial Gunships. Those steel flying machines soar through the sky, and there even exist specialized helicopter landing pads and airports.

There are flying warships and Sky Boats that don't make much use of Magic, and Hot Air Balloon Battleships that use fuel and heat to float on the battlefield, utilizing mechanisms for steering and acceleration. They can even hover over the battlefield for extended periods, serving as aerial reconnaissance units and fortress platforms.

As for the Ark technology mastered by the Elves, and even Ulthuan itself, they are actually a type of Sky Battleship technology; otherwise, it would be impossible for them to float above the ocean.

Besides the Old World, regional powers in other areas have also mastered Sky Island technology or even more advanced strategic technologies.

There are even rumors that places like Erathia have mastered the comprehensive construction theory for Cloud Cities. They can build brand-new Cloud Cities anytime and anywhere. By comparison, the Old World has been reduced to a state of technological regression, making flying warships a relatively rare and even highly precious strategic military branch.

For the Star-Bearer, flying warships are likewise such strategic weapons. They are a military force forged after thousands of craftsmen absorbed Li Ang's knowledge, stepped into their posts, and expended thousands or even tens of thousands of resources.

And how long does it take to manufacture such a terrifying flying warship?

One week.

Concurrent with the construction of the Psionic Beacon, the construction of a prototype Sky Battleship can be completed in just one week.

Because of the mastery of floating construction technology and spatial solidification technology obtained from the Subspace, many problems that need to be considered when building ships are no longer problems. For example, the weight distribution of timber and steel plates, the angle of the keel placement, and the transfer and assembly of materials for scaffolding and cranes—these tasks that would require a long time can now be omitted.

All that remains is to move forward and place those materials in the positions already marked in one's consciousness. Psionic power and the Brand will automatically brand the two pieces of material together, successfully condensing them into a whole.

As for the delicate work like Anti-Gravity Runes and Psionic Furnaces, the Star-Bearer does not have specialized mages, so for now, Li Ang still has to hand-craft them himself.

Because of insufficient Magic reserves, if he were to force the construction, he fears he would be interfered with by the God of Wisdom, resulting in inferior products.

This is also one of the reasons why Li Ang has such strong opinions about the construction of Tartarus.

Because of the omnipotent nature of Magic, it can achieve acceleration effects in all technologies and tasks across all trades and professions. Basically, if one unit of Magic is paired with one unit of productivity, it can often achieve four times the progress or more. The same speed applies to crop cultivation and mineral excavation.

Otherwise, the Star-Bearer could not have produced so many precious metals and resource units to exchange with the Underground Kingdom and players for various supplies and production materials. To ensure the Sea Elves are sent to hell, Li Ang has already staked everything.

If the four Sky Battleships in the dock were to be wiped out in a campaign, Li Ang would not be able to pull out a second wave of Sky Battleship offensives for at least a month.

This is a result that can only be accumulated after a month of biting one's tongue and relying on past savings.

"Length 240 meters, width 20 meters, height 15 meters, carrying 140 cannons, including 24 Magic cannons, plus two main cannons at the bow and stern. If calculated by the human body, the damage radius of a main cannon shot is 40 meters, and about 10 meters in diameter for armored units."

"A Sky Battleship manufactured purely for the purpose of killing enemies, with a maximum flight altitude of 3,200 meters, possessing a bomb bay in the belly of the hull, capable of carrying 10 tons of explosives."

"Truly a perfect killing weapon; it is hard to imagine any flesh and blood being foolish enough to oppose such armaments."

Watching the warship in the dock gradually fuse into one, presenting a gilded gold color and shining with a golden luster like the dawn descending from heaven, Li Ang reached out his avatar's palm to stroke the warship, inscribing runes of resistance and fury onto it inch by inch.

During construction, he had to personally attach inscriptions and Brands to these warships every day, on every inch of deck and bulkhead, every layer of armor and cabin. Because Li Ang knows deeply that if he does not lead by example, the ones who will end up in misfortune are those who trust him and himself.

Among the knowledge obtained after dismantling and dissecting the Fairies and demons from the Subspace, a portion records symbols and imprints on how to deflect long-range attacks using supernatural power. Some of the knowledge of these runes is difficult for Humans to understand, and some consume too much power, so Li Ang prepares what he can himself.

Just as the monsters of the God of War are difficult to be harmed by long-range attacks and Magic attacks, the warships personally blessed by Li Ang are also difficult to be harmed by sharp arrows and Magic projectiles fired at them. The vast majority of attacks will slide off from both sides as if hitting an invisible oil film, adding a considerable degree of shielding to the main hull. To wipe out the Sea Elves in one go, Li Ang really has gone to great lengths.

For instance, the cannonballs currently inside the warehouse were personally blessed by Li Ang himself. The wooden decks and armor of the fleet are made of compressed and spliced timber dismantled from inside the Era Oak.

Everything, absolutely everything, is specifically planned to thoroughly kill the giant beasts of the Sea Elves.

【Sky Battleship Prototype (Unnamed)】

【Super-Large Ship Unit】

【Armor: 120 (Era Oak Hull) + 50 (Rune Protection) + 30 (Will Protection). When calculating armor-piercing damage, due to Runes and blessings, special damage reduction 50%, Magic damage reduction 75%, long-range damage reduction 75%, physical damage reduction 50%. Reference armor: Standard carbon steel armor is 10 points per centimeter】

【Structural HP: 15,000 (base structure) + 25,000 (Magic blessing). Reference HP: Player warship Hammer of the Emperor is 1,000 points】

【Speed: 35】

【Standard Flight Altitude: 3,500】

【Firepower: 140~280】

【Armor Piercing: Ordinary cannons ignore armor below 15 points, Magic cannons 45 points, main cannons 200 points】

【Ammunition Reserve: 120 rounds】

In reality, in terms of armor piercing and pure lethality, the Sky Battleship's damage is not high. However, Li Ang formulated the combat characteristics of the Sky Battleship by referencing the war patterns of the Sea Elves.

Those gloomy marine creatures rely on massive giant beasts and their Aether Sea. As long as they are removed from the range of the Aether Sea, utilizing the bombardment of cannons and Psionic cannons can easily kill those unarmored giant beasts. Continuous cannon fire can even make it impossible for them to ever get close.

In plain language, the opponent has no heavy armored units, no melee, and no air force; what are they going to fight with? One hundred and twenty rounds of ammunition—I could bury you, you loser, just by piling it on.

What's more, when the Psionic Torch state is active, all ordinary ammunition will be imbued with psionic flames within the range; if the Sea Elves manage to run away, it's their good luck.

"You shall be called... Elf Slayer!"

Looking at the already structured gilded gold warship, Li Ang patted its exterior and offered his most sincere wishes.

Is this VIP now? Then I'll delay it a bit; all the automatic updates have been disrupted, so I'll rearrange them. It's really sorry that I have to rearrange them after the automatic updates on Qidian got messed up! If it is VIP, then let those two chapters be a benefit for everyone! Automatic updates will continue at seven o'clock! (End of chapter)