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Chapter 135 Automation Retrofit and a New Crisis
"Tsk"
Lorraine clicked his tongue, then tried to solve this manpower shortage through technological means.
However, since the aerial smoke screen deployment system is mounted on the 6x6 Warrior high-mobility chassis, if they want to modify the vehicle, they now need at least a medium-sized intelligent factory.
"Tsk"
Upon seeing this message, Lorraine became even more agitated. Due to the tight schedule, they had not yet inspected the factories in the high-tech industrial base.
He unconsciously tapped on the control panel, flipping through the production plan provided by Cleveland while pondering how to make the most efficient use of the industrial base's factories.
"Yes, I've got it."
After reviewing the production plan, Lorraine placed the aerial smoke screen deployment system at the very end of the production schedule.
Then he called Bai Jin and Ouyang Nian over.
"Is there something you need?"
Luo Lin waved to Ouyang Nian, who was the first to arrive, asking her to wait a moment.
After Platinum returned to the cockpit, Lorraine explained his current predicament and his plans.
"The air strike against the enemy squad has been completed, but the kill efficiency was not ideal."
As he spoke, he handed Bai Jin and Ouyang Nian all the battle reports, analysis reports, and optimization plans for the unmanned combat group from this air strike.
After the two had gained a better understanding of the relevant information, Lorraine continued speaking.
"According to Cleveland's plan, in order to ensure the efficiency of air strikes, the unmanned combat group needs to add an aerial smoke screen deployment system, but these aerial smoke screen deployment systems are mounted on the 6x6 Warrior chassis."
"In order to reduce the manpower shortage, I need to convert these 6x6 warriors into driverless vehicles."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Nian pointed out the problem.
"But we don't currently have the equipment to perform mass modifications on vehicles."
Lorraine opened the map and pointed to the high-tech industrial base more than 60 nautical miles away.
"To solve this problem, I need the two of you to go here first with unmanned combat units capable of mobile warfare to inspect the factory."
"Once you have confirmed the condition of the factory, I will take the fully prepared Sea Knight, the vehicle drivers, and the remaining unmanned combat units to the naval base."
"If all goes well, I will join you with some 6x6 warriors."
"After completing the airdrop mission of the unmanned combat swarm, some unmanned units were left behind to perform logistical tasks, and then returned to the naval base with some cormorant drones to await the final battle."
After explaining their plan, Bai Jin and Ouyang Nian considered its feasibility.
The two then exchanged a glance and nodded to Lorraine.
Seeing that the two had no objections, Lorraine began to send more personnel to complete the maintenance work on the Sea Knight and asked Liu Yufeng to select a suitable driver from the camp.
Once the order was given, the entire camp sprang into action, like a clockwork mechanism being wound up.
While producing unmanned combat units in Cleveland, Lorraine and others began moving the weapons and ammunition needed for the unmanned combat groups from transport ships to the flagship, and also drove armed vehicles that were not currently in use into the camp.
Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of the camp, Lorraine asked Liu Yufeng for the remaining special forces members and taught them how to operate these anti-tank loitering munition launchers.
Forty-eight hours later, all unmanned combat units for mobile warfare had been produced, and preparations for the Sea Knight would be completed in 24 hours.
Before the Vanguard transport ship departed, Lorraine handed over the reconnaissance-modified Cormorant drone to Platinum and her companions, and added a few things.
"Ouyang Nian, after you finish inspecting the factory, remember to check the status of that experimental aircraft and see if it can be used as an airborne command node for the unmanned combat group."
"Also, if you have enough time, remember to check the energy sources of this industrial base."
Platinum nodded, then saluted Lorraine, turned and boarded the transport ship, leading a portion of the unmanned combat group towards the high-tech industrial base.
After the transport ship left the dock, Lorraine returned to the camp and began inspecting the backup pilots selected by Liu Yufeng and his team.
After completing the inspection, Lorraine repeatedly emphasized the dangers of the mission to these people.
Seeing that no one was backing down, Lorraine divided them into groups and assigned them to transport teams composed of security personnel.
During their group training, Lorraine accessed the intelligence system, hoping to obtain information about enemy units.
[1. There is a small island 155 nautical miles to the south. The island has several intelligent production lines and complete production conditions, capable of converting raw materials into qualified weapons and ammunition.]
[2. There is a small mine located 508.7 kilometers north-northeast. Its warehouse contains a batch of intelligent mining equipment, but an unknown danger lurks within.]
[3. At 217 degrees southwest, 224 nautical miles away, there is an amphibious task force adrift at sea. The ships themselves are actually fraught with danger.]
[4. At coordinates 144.95361, -39.09596, a massive Level 5 Overlord has occupied this Level 3 Dangerous Sea and is preparing to separate a child. After the separation, both will be weakened. During the preparation period, the Overlord will not actively attack unknown objects at a distance. Countdown to child separation: 10 days, 18 hours, and 45 minutes]
[Appendix: Map of Level 5 Overlord Territory.jpg, Warning Range of Level 5 Overlord.jpg]
Lorraine opened the two map images in the appendix with a mixture of joy and worry, and found one piece of good news and one piece of bad news.
The bad news is that this guy's territory is over 70,000 square kilometers, and it also includes the small island mentioned in the first intelligence report.
The good news is that the island with the first intelligence is on the edge of his territory, and this guy's vigilance range is a circle with a radius of 7 kilometers, the center of which is in the central area of the entire territory.
Lorraine sighed, shut down the intelligence system, and refocused his attention on the transport team that was being organized and trained.
Two hours later, the transport team completed its initial training, and he also received the information transmitted back by the drone.
"The factories here are all automated production lines, and they are well-preserved with ample energy and ready to be put into use at any time."
"I plan to deploy some unmanned combat units here, and then Ouyang Nian and I will return to the naval base to bring out the 6x6 Warriors that need to be modified."
"The exploration of energy sources will begin after the 6x6 warriors complete their automation modifications."
After receiving the message, Lorraine thought for a moment and found that there was nothing to add. He then gave the drone the command to return to base.