Wasteland Development Diary

Emerald City had two landing pads, each corresponding to a Dead Sea canal.

On Pad One, armed gliders were surrounded by people.

Technicians from Sandport and Twin Rivers were engaged in intense discussions about them.

Zhou Yi asked the nearby Extinction Duke, "Is the reason we're not modifying single-person gliders because single-person operation in aerial combat is too difficult?"

"It's very difficult."

The young puppet's eyes looked at the armed gliders: "Most Light-Imprint cannons can't auto-aim. Relying solely on the naked eye to calibrate the enemy's position requires an experienced pilot. Whether it's a high-speed cannon or a powerful main cannon, both need a specialized auxiliary aiming device."

"Air combat isn't a solo affair."

"The pilot is responsible for flight control. The scout constantly observes the surroundings, and when encountering enemies, they need to lock onto the target and provide coordinates to the gunner."

"The gunner needs to load and fire the cannon, and during the firing cooldown, make correct tactical decisions."

"So, in air combat, taking humans as a combat unit, a glider must be equipped with three collaborators, each with their own responsibilities, otherwise it's difficult to achieve good results."

After listening, Zhou Yi said, "Extinction Duke's understanding of air combat is indeed profound, unlike us amateurs."

"This is a lesson learned from many deaths."

The puppet's painted eyeballs rotated, looking at a large glider slowly approaching in the air: "I heard before that Sandsea Duke was working on a luxury glider, looks like this is it. Want to take a look?"

Zhou Yi followed its gaze.

The glider landed on another field next to them. It was about twelve or thirteen meters long, with four wide wings, looking like a super-sized dragonfly.

On the left and right sides of the fuselage, the words [Sandport] were painted in red, using the common language of the East and West Continents, to represent its identity.

The number [002] at the rear symbolized the aircraft's serial number.

Sandsea Duke was coming out of the luxury glider, beaming.

Seeing Zhou Yi and the puppet, he proactively invited: "Mr. Zhou, Extinction Duke, would you like to take a look at my business jet?"

Zhou Yi smiled: "That's exactly why we came."

"Please, both of you."

Ascending into the glider via a wooden ladder, Zhou Yi's first impression was that it was exquisite.

Inside, the cabin was laid with polished wooden floors and beautifully carved diamond-shaped lamps. The cabin inside the door looked like a living room, with seats, coffee tables, desks, and soft leather sofas, and even fresh flowers were placed.

It wasn't cold at all inside.

"Customized Flame Cups were installed to keep the place in a greenhouse state."

Sandsea Duke waved his hand, introducing: "It will be cooled in the summer, making it very suitable for entertaining guests and discussing business here."

Zhou Yi looked around: "Looks like you've come up with quite a few new ideas since I entrusted you with making the Flame Cups."

"In Sandport, how can we not come up with something new?"

Sandsea Duke, who resembled a large seal, grinned and said, "But I can't come up with anything big here, and I don't have specialized talent. We're just doing some small improvements, can't fall behind the company's pace at all."

Extinction Duke had already walked into another section of the cabin, seemingly examining something.

Zhou Yi went over and found two single beds side by side.

"Why this design?"

Extinction Duke asked in confusion, "Two people sleeping so close together without any barriers? It's very strange."

Zhou Yi tried hard to hold back his laughter.

He didn't expect the decisive Extinction Duke to seem completely ignorant when it came to enjoyment.

He immediately said, "This looks like it should be a place for massage and foot baths. The corresponding equipment has just been put away, and there's still a smell of medicine and herbs in the room."

"Mr. Zhou is knowledgeable."

Sandsea Duke gave a thumbs up: "I just discussed a collaboration with Glazed Duke from Glass Fortress here, flew a circle over their Glass Fortress. I specially hired two rehabilitation therapists."

"Two therapists."

He clapped his hands, and two fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls walked out from the inner room. They had delicate features and exuded a faint white light.

"Enhancers?" Zhou Yi asked in surprise.

"They're Changelings."

Extinction Duke glanced at Zhou Yi: "Mr. Zhou needs to strengthen his understanding of Light-Nations."

Clearly dissatisfied with Zhou Yi not being able to hold back his laughter.

Zhou Yi asked if he didn't understand: "Please enlighten me."

"Changelings are a type of Light-Nation. They have no gender, and their ability is to change their form, they can transform into various appearances as needed. They are favored concubines and lovers of many important figures, because changing oneself requires one thing: insight into people's hearts. Knowing how to cater to the target's preferences, and what will make the other party happy."

Extinction Duke looked at the two girls who looked like young women: "Being able to find two Changelings and train them to become rehabilitation therapists, Sandsea Duke has invested a lot of capital."

Sandsea Duke just smiled and said, "If hard power isn't enough, then only soft power can make up for it."

Zhou Yi was very interested in the two young Changeling girls.

"What are your names?"

"Mr. Zhou, my name is Xin Mu."

"My name is Xin Yuan."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but think: "Dusk and distant journey? Did you choose your own names?"

The two Changelings showed surprised expressions.

Xin Mu said, "You have a deep understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The names were given by the person who adopted us. At the time, it was to train us to assassinate a Sea Lord. When we were still very young, that Sea Lord was killed due to internal rebellion."

"The avenger who adopted us originally had a serious illness, and gave us this name before he died. He said it was too bad, he and the enemy were about to die, but not in the form of revenge. In the end, he hoped that we would become doctors and that saving people was more valuable than killing people."

"Later, we were favored by Lord Sandsea Duke, and then came to Sandport."

Zhou Yi nodded.

For safety, he also used the Kestrel's mind-reading ability to check.

Indeed, they were sincere.

Sandsea Duke said, "Mr. Zhou, I am currently working on a [Sandport] luxury glider series, specially designed to entertain various Sea Lords, mayors, and representatives of various organizations."

"With this packaging, the price of a luxury aircraft can reach 50-100 Light Seeds per unit. Sea Lords from various regions and those big merchants are very interested."

"Everyone has official business and deals to discuss, and having such a mobile residence makes things much more convenient. The quality of life is significantly improved, and the cost is much lower than leasing flying mechanical lifeforms."

He talked non-stop: "I have already received 24 orders, and everyone wants to buy the top-spec 100 Light Seed model. The number of orders is still increasing, and I have to visit more regions in a luxury aircraft, which is a natural advertisement."

"There are also later accessories, upgrades, and maintenance, which also cost money, which adds up to a lot, with annual income."

"I allow Sandport merchants to invest in this project, and they all have dividend shares. In order to increase sales, they will use all their connections to promote and publicize it. Merchants are very useful in this regard. As long as they see a profit, they will mobilize all their resources to do it."

Sandsea Duke was all smiles.

Zhou Yi listened and nodded.

This is the same as old-world human tycoons liking luxury yachts and private jets. The utilization rate is not important, the cost-effectiveness is not important, what is important is that you can't not have one – let me see who doesn't have one?

Just like the classic line in the movie.

The newest novel is first released on Liu Jiu Shu Ba!

You drive a Mazda, so you're stuck in traffic, you're not qualified to attend this meeting!

After the tour, Extinction Duke also gave a "Extinction-style" compliment: "Sandsea Duke's strength is mediocre, but he has been able to stay here for many years, there is indeed a reason for it."

After the glider was rolled out, two tracks have now been developed.

The first is the armed aircraft type developed by Extinction Duke. The Twin Rivers region has strong infrastructure and production capabilities, and is experienced in aerial combat. This path is a perfect match for them.

Zhou Yi predicted that this military direction would have a great future.

In terms of cost, gliders are much lower than the Light-Nation and mechanical lifeforms of the traditional air force, and they also have the potential for sustainable evolution and modification.

The second is the luxury model made by Sandsea Duke, which focuses on business activities and high-end needs.

This aspect is actually Zhou Yi's blind spot, but Sandsea Duke has already entered the right track and is doing well.

But the value of the glider is far more than that.

There is still a distance to go before it is popularized to the civilian level.

From Zhou Yi's personal experience, it is when things like computers and mobile phones are used by most people that they usher in a real qualitative change, and then become inseparable from everyone's lives.

……

Over the next few days.

There were many debates and disagreements between the company and Twin Rivers regarding the armed glider modification.

One of the most core issues was.

What is the most critical characteristic of an armed glider?

Does it exist as a flying turret, or does it take advantage of its aerial superiority with speed and maneuverability as the main focus.

The former is supported by the Twin Rivers region, and the latter is supported by the company's employees.

In fact, the essence of the problem is, is the glider more important or the weapon, and who is the primary and who is the secondary.

This is related to which standard is the main one, whether it is the glider's own flying silk system or the imprint light technique behind the light imprint weapon.

Zhou Yi and Extinction Duke also participated in this discussion.

Even with two decision-makers present, the technicians initially restrained themselves, but soon they were arguing red-faced, unable to convince each other.

In the end, Extinction Duke made the decision.

"Speed and maneuverability are the first priority."

"No matter how good the Light-Imprint cannon is, if the speed is not good, it is a sitting duck."

"We must first ensure that the speed is sufficient to catch up with the target, and be able to effectively pursue, investigate, and even attack the target. Without speed, you are just a worm to be eaten in the air."

He looked at everyone: "I know that your existing experience relies on Imprint-Light Technique."

"Imprint-Light Technique is the foundation and core of past aerial technology. If it is used as an auxiliary, then many basic thinking and concepts must be overturned and rebuilt. This is difficult."

"But don't be afraid."

"The Twin Rivers region has come to today through difficulties and changes again and again."

"Why don't we change our thinking."

"No matter how we catch up with the Imprint-Light Technique system, it is impossible to reach the level of mechanical and electrical cities. But the glider's flying silk system and the floating heart are what we are ahead of. Why not choose a route that is more favorable to us, has a higher ceiling, and has a better chance of breaking through the blockade?"

"This has always been the differentiated approach of the Twin Rivers region. Other regions develop the army, and we focus on training air forces, so we can stand out."

"The combination of glider and floating heart is the most important."

"Light-Imprint weapons need to serve the glider. If it is not suitable, then it is better not to install it, and replace it with other available weapon devices!"

In this discussion meeting, Zhou Yi also deepened his understanding of Extinction Duke.

Although this puppet governor does not manage specific matters very much, he has a unique vision in terms of grand strategy, dares to break the routine, and is ruthless and fast when making decisions.

The addition of the Twin Rivers region has not only provided the Development Alliance with a northern barrier, but also greatly strengthened it in multiple fields such as military, labor, and basic production.

When Zhou Yi was sending off Extinction Duke, the Kestrel suddenly flew over and said in consciousness synchronization.

"Zhou, the Electric Cat has appeared."

Zhou Yi was overjoyed.

"Let's go."

But when he saw the puppet who was boarding the plane, his heart moved: With Extinction Duke's knowledge and thinking, maybe he can give some references from different perspectives?

"Extinction Duke, do you want to see something that our company has recently researched?"

The puppet's head turned 180 degrees: "If you don't object, I'm naturally very interested."

"Then let's go."

Zhou Yi waved his hand to signal.