The Walking Dead: I Sell Arms as a Sixth-Rate Seller in the Apocalypse

11:39pm.

The Gulf of Mexico, central waters.

Rick is strolling around aboard the USS Pennsylvania, a strategic nuclear submarine in Ohio that has undergone a system upgrade.

When he arrived at the location of the vertical launch missile silo in the middle of the submarine, he found that the silo that originally housed 24 UGM-133 Trident D5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles had disappeared, replaced by a very large and huge hangar.

It is no exaggeration to say that this hangar can accommodate eight An-225 large transport aircraft and dozens of F-35 stealth fighter jets.

Looking at the vast, empty space, Rick was completely dumbfounded. He knew, of course, that this was the work of the system, but when he looked at the Pennsylvania strategic nuclear submarine from the outside, he found that its size was exactly the same as the previous Pennsylvania. Apart from its spotless exterior and smoother overall shape, everything else was the same. This huge hangar could accommodate four Pennsylvanias.

Rick immediately began asking the system questions.

"System, system, even if you give me such a large hangar, it's useless. This submarine simply cannot take off or land aircraft."

[Ding! Host, don't worry. This nuclear submarine has undergone a comprehensive upgrade by this system, and its carrier-based fighter jets can be launched. Simply surface the submarine, place one carrier-based aircraft on the electromagnetic catapult's lifting platform, and once the platform rises above, it can be launched.]

"The takeoff problem is solved, but what about the landing problem?"

[Ding! Host, don't worry. Any carrier-based aircraft can land on the stern of this submarine using the same method as landing on an aircraft carrier. This submarine has been modified by this system and has two high-tech magnetic generators that can significantly reduce the gliding speed of landing carrier-based aircraft the moment they touch the submarine's runway, ultimately stopping them at the elevator.]

"Holy crap, that's awesome! This is practically like having a submarine-carrier! What am I afraid of? I'll just take this submarine carrier and crush the whole world to become the king of this world!"

[Ding! Host, you haven't unlocked any jet-powered carrier-based fighters yet, so you can't destroy the entire world.]

"I know, I know, I can just find a few naval bases now, right? Whether it's an A-10 or an An-225 large transport plane, they can all stop there, right? Or even if I actually fly an An-225 large transport plane?"

[Ding! The An-225 requires another upgrade from the host before it can be launched. Currently, this submarine is not capable of launching or landing large transport aircraft like the An-225.]

"System, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me quickly, how many more points do I need to spend to upgrade this submarine?"

[Ding! You have 50 points.]

"Holy crap! 50 points? The points for one upgrade are enough for me to redeem a Type 076 amphibious assault ship."

[Ding! Please make your own arrangements, host. This system is going to play mahjong with the Omnipotent Recycling System. Do not disturb unless necessary.]

"Wait! System, don't go yet! Where did you put Jason Riley and Alyssa Clark?"

[Ding! They have been placed into the time-stop area within the host's personal space. The host can then materialize them.]

"Okay, I got it. You can go ahead and get busy."

Immediately, the system fell silent again, and Rick directly rescued the two from the time-stopped area.

When the two of them came out, they were still in a daze when they saw the huge, incredibly spacious hangar.

Jason rubbed his throbbing temples and looked around, muttering to himself.

"Wasn't I in the torpedo room of the USS Pennsylvania? Why does this place look so..."

“That’s right, Lieutenant Jason, the USS Pennsylvania strategic nuclear submarine has been reborn. I’m now renaming it the USS Hunter strategic nuclear-powered aircraft submarine!”

"The Hunter-class strategic nuclear-powered aircraft submarine? Captain, I'm ignorant. What is a nuclear-powered aircraft submarine?"

Rickton was speechless, but he didn't blame Jason; the name "aircraft submarine" was just something he came up with on a whim.

"An aviation submarine is a submarine that can launch carrier-based aircraft, understand?"

Jason nodded blankly. Although he didn't know what was going on, seeing his captain's extraordinary abilities, his duty as a soldier made him choose to remain silent.

Elisa, on the other hand, was like a frolicking rabbit, running and jumping around in the incredibly spacious hangar.

"This place is so big! It's so spacious! It's even bigger than the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which I've been to before!"

Seeing Alyssa's behavior, Rick gently let her run wild, while Jason, standing to the side, seemed a little uncomfortable. Just as he was about to find an excuse to leave, Rick shouted into the spacious hangar.

"Xiao Ai, are you there?"

A moment later, Ai's signature female voice came through the hangar's loudspeaker.

[Captain Rick, I'm here. What are your orders?]

"Xiao Ai, set the destination to Galveston Harbor, full speed ahead!"

[Navigation has started. Your destination has been set. The entire journey is 275 kilometers and will take approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.]

"A map of Germany, huh? Good, good, that's the feel of it."

Jason listened to Rick's instructions and the female AI's reply with a blank expression, leaving him completely bewildered.

He could feel the submarine moving, but he didn't feel any shaking; it was as if he were standing on land.

"It's amazing. I've been a submariner for so many years, and this is the first time I've felt like I'm standing on land while I'm inside a submarine."

Rick explained dismissively.

"This Hunter-class submarine is not comparable to ordinary submarines; even Russia's Borei-class or Typhoon-class submarines cannot compare to it."

Jason sighed upon hearing Rick's words.

"I never imagined I would be able to serve on such an excellent warship."

Rick patted him on the shoulder and teased him.

"You are the first Navy officer in the entire United States to join my Shadow Legion. You will be glad for the honor you have today in the future. When I save your wife, she will also be proud of you."

Jason hugged Rick tightly, sobbing.

"Waaah, Captain Rick, I promise I won't let you down! I'll do anything to save Lucy!"

Looking at Jason in front of him, Rick found it hard to reconcile him with Jason Riley, the cold-blooded and ruthless second-in-command of the post-apocalyptic cult in Fear the Walking Dead. He patted Jason on the shoulder and scolded him.

"Alright, stop acting like a woman, crying and sobbing like this. What kind of behavior is this?"

Upon hearing Rick's reprimand, Jason immediately released Rick, wiped away his tears, and stood up straight to respond.

"I'm sorry, Captain Rick, I lost my composure!"

Rick didn't make things difficult for him any further and directly gave him orders.

"Jason Riley, I appoint you as acting vice president, currently in charge of all operational matters for the USS Hunter nuclear-powered aircraft submarine. You will temporarily take command while I am away!"

“Jason Riley will definitely not let you down, Captain Rick!”

“Very well, Jason, you can go back to your officers’ quarters.”

"Yes, Sir!"

Jason walked toward the bow of the ship, and a moment later, only Alyssa and Rick remained in the hangar.

Rick immediately conjured a CH-53K Super Stallion King transport helicopter, which he unlocked after completing the dungeon mission. In his personal space vehicle storage area, there was also an MH-60S Seahawk Rider helicopter, an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, and a UH-1Y Venom attack helicopter. However, he did not receive any ship-type vehicles such as the Type 022 missile boat, the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, or the Mark-6 armed patrol boat. Although Rick did not know why, he did not intend to investigate these things. In any case, he had exchanged for a Mark-6 armed patrol boat before running out of points, which was just enough for his needs.

Upon seeing the huge creature that suddenly appeared in front of her, Elisa was first startled, then said excitedly.

"You can turn into a helicopter? Do you know how to fly one?"

Rick proudly put his hands on his hips.

"Your man is an ace pilot, I can fly helicopters, I can even fly spaceships."

At this moment, Elisa excitedly touched the external fuel tank of the CH-53K Super Stallion King transport helicopter in front of her and asked.

What is the range of this helicopter?

As soon as he finished speaking, Rick began to look up the detailed specifications of the helicopter.

Vehicle Name: CH-53K Super Stallion Transport Helicopter

[Flight length: 28.94 meters]

[Flight width: 5.33 meters]

[Flight height: 8.659 meters]

[Cabin length: 9.1 meters]

Cabin width: 2.6 meters

[Cockpit height: 2 meters]

[Empty weight: kilograms]

【动力装置：3台通用电气 T408 (GE38-1B)涡轮轴发动机，每台 7,500 shp】

Maximum cruising speed: 310 km/h

Maximum range: 850 kilometers

[Combat radius: 200 kilometers]

Maximum service ceiling: 4900 meters

Maximum takeoff weight: 39,916 kg, with external load.

Maximum internal load: 33,566 kg

[Center external load hook rating: 16,329 kg]

[Rated external load hooks (front and rear): 11,431 kg]

[Fuel capacity A: (8,650 L), internally located in each side unit of the fuselage (7,051 kg)]

[Fuel Capacity B: (9,100 L) Auxiliary internal three-compartment fuel tanks (7,403 kg)]

Crew: 4 people

[Capacity: 30 passengers or soldiers / 24 stretchers (15,876 kg)]

[Optional weapon configuration: M134 Gatling gun or M2HB heavy machine gun, MK-19 grenade launcher]

Rick's eyes were dazzled by the detailed parameters. He glanced at them briefly and then answered Elisa's question.

"850 kilometers, and the cabin can carry up to 30 people or 24 wounded people lying on stretchers."

"So what are your plans for the future?"

"Yes, I'm going to Dallas to bring my people back, as well as my men in the North District of Galveston. This submarine will be quite lively then, and I'll introduce them to you."

Hearing Rick's words, Elisa perked up.

"Can I come along?"

“Of course, Elisa, but I hope you won’t fly into a rage when you see your other three sisters.”

Hearing Rick's words, Alyssa's face was full of question marks.

"Three older sisters? What does that mean?"

Rick turned his head away guiltily, looking at the cockpit of the CH-53K Super Stallion transport helicopter next to him, and changed the subject.

"Elisa, would you like to see the inside of this helicopter?"

"miss you!"

Rick successfully changed the subject and led Alyssa to the helicopter, explaining its specifications to her.

after an hour.

Under Rick's guidance, Alyssa finally understood the function of each button on the helicopter. Just as she was getting ready to take it for a spin, the voice of Xiao Ai, the housekeeper, came through the hangar's loudspeaker.