Chapter 1095
New Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon Shows Its Power
Su Dingping had arranged everything and was quietly waiting for tomorrow to arrive, but Jiang Tianzheng remained in the laboratory, hesitant and uncertain.
“Deputy Director Jiang, what happened? We are comrades and fellow soldiers. You can speak frankly about anything. There’s no need to hide anything.”
Jiang Tianzheng nodded and expressed his concerns.
"Yes, Director. It's just that we don't have many rare isotope raw materials left because other tribes have raised prices, some even several times higher. So we haven't made any more purchases since our last large-scale purchase."
Based on the first two phases of the experiments, a large amount of rare isotope raw materials are still needed, and there is a significant shortage.
"It's alright, let's go make it first. Someone will come to help us," Su Dingping said with a smile, as if everything was under his control.
Jiang Tianzheng had some doubts, but he still went down to arrange the work. After he left, Guo Xueyun asked softly, "Are you planning to ask Tang Ping for help?"
Su Dingping nodded: "I believe that such a capable businessman as him will definitely find a way. Even if he can't, the money he donated and invested can buy another batch."
Guo Xueyun suddenly felt a little sorry for Tang Ping. Being targeted by Su Dingping was really pitiful.
The military-industrial integrated factory worked overtime and finally delivered the first electromagnetic railgun core launch unit to the laboratory door on the second day.
It was a cube 6 meters long, 1.2 meters wide, and 1.5 meters high. The outer shell was made of ship armor alloy, and the surface was coated with a low-visibility layer so that it was neither reflective nor dazzling.
The outer shell has multiple vertically embedded heat dissipation channels on both sides, with hidden dual-circuit liquid cooling pipes inside the channels, and high-strength anti-vibration bolts can be seen evenly arranged on the surface.
The front top features an embedded status display panel, while the exposed center section houses the dual-rail electromagnetic gun barrel. Su Dingping adjusted the parameters, ensuring perfect compatibility with the electromagnetic pulse weapons currently installed on warships.
The module is surrounded by many military-grade quick-connect interfaces, which can be connected to the ship's power, control and other systems.
The core launch unit looks heavy, compact, and imposing, especially the military-grade serial numbers and patterns on it, which add a touch of mystery to the module.
The researchers in the lab all rushed out to see this huge thing, marveling at it and wondering what it was for.
After observing, Guo Xueyun went to the office: "Is that what you came to the office yesterday morning without eating breakfast to make?"
Su Dingping chuckled: "You know, sometimes a flash of inspiration comes at just the wrong time. I have to write it down quickly, otherwise it will be wasted once the inspiration passes."
Guo Xueyun crossed her arms and nodded reluctantly: "Okay, this explanation works for now, but there can't be a next time. I have to take responsibility for your health."
"Yes!" Su Dingping replied.
Soon, Liu Huaming arrived at the laboratory and immediately saw the large machine at the entrance. He quickly called Su Dingping out.
"Is this the surprise you showed me?" Liu Huaming asked.
Su Dingping smiled and nodded, then began his introduction: "This is the core firing unit of my newly developed electromagnetic railgun, its power..."
After he had been explaining for a while, Liu Huaming interrupted him directly.
"Stop, stop, stop! I don't want to know this data. I just want to know what this thing is for!"
"When installed on an electromagnetic pulse weapon, the electromagnetic pulse coverage radius is 3 kilometers, and there is no limitation on the power of the electromagnetic pulse. Theoretically speaking, a single launch can destroy a large enemy destroyer!"
A brilliant light suddenly flashed in Liu Huaming's eyes, and he wished he could pick Su Dingping up and hug him.
"You mean, electromagnetic pulse weapons can be used as primary weapons?"
"Of course, but time is tight. We can only make the core launch unit. If we make a complete electromagnetic pulse weapon, the power will be even greater."
"Furthermore, electromagnetic force can be used to launch tungsten alloy armature projectiles. As for their power... well, at least the warships and armored vehicles of the Eastern Wilderness tribes can't withstand them at all!"
"Great!" Liu Huaming exclaimed excitedly, immediately waving his hand. "Come quick, get this big guy onto the Type 055 destroyer. I want to give those guys from the Eastern Wilderness tribes a big surprise!"
Su Dingping was also pleased: "Commander, there's another one in the military factory. Let's take it with us, but remember, because it's not a complete set, it won't be able to launch that many times."
"Furthermore, I hope to only cripple the fleet of the Eastern Wilderness Tribes, and not to sink them completely. After crippling the fleet, we must keep a close eye on them, and reward anyone who comes to their rescue with an electromagnetic cannon shot!"
"Why?" Liu Huaming asked, puzzled. "Are we just going to leave them hanging like this?"
Su Dingping smiled slightly: "Because I've prepared a big gift for them, one that will make them bleed a good amount of money!"
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
Liu Huaming came in a hurry and left in a hurry, not forgetting to take the electromagnetic launch unit from the General Factory with him, and delivered it to the naval fleet as quickly as possible.
Because the Eastern Wilderness Tribe launched its invasion operation with two fleets simultaneously, the fleet led by the King Kong destroyer in the South China Sea was also being closely monitored by the Dragon Summer Tribe's fleet.
Therefore, Liu Huaming delivered one core launch unit to the Type 055 destroyer that was about to depart, and dispatched another warship to deliver another core launch unit and training personnel to Zhou Qinglei in the South China Sea.
A day later, Zhou Qinglei received the device. Looking at the launch unit, which resembled futuristic technology, he was filled with doubt.
Fortunately, there were also staff members who had received some basic training who came with him. After explaining to Zhou Qinglei what the electromagnetic launch unit was, they proceeded to the rapid installation phase.
Because the Type 055 destroyers are equipped with electromagnetic pulse weapons, and Su Dingping adjusted the parameters according to the existing electromagnetic pulse weapons, the installation of the launching unit went exceptionally smoothly.
"Captain, the electromagnetic pulse weapon is now ready for use. It has a maximum range of 50 kilometers and a strike coverage radius of 3 kilometers, which can completely paralyze enemy warships."
"Great!" Zhou Qinglei clapped his hands excitedly. "Let me try it now!"
An officer looked troubled: "Captain, the opposing fleet is like it's dead, it's not moving at all. They're not in Longxia's waters, we can't attack!"
Zhou Qinglei's smile faded, and he sneered, "This is really frustrating. I'm itching to use this new weapon."
Another officer stepped forward and said, "Captain, another fleet from the Eastern Wilderness Tribe is heading towards Fish Island. This is already a provocation. Since the other fleet is not moving, we will retreat."
"I think the purpose of this fleet is to contain us. They dare not let us leave, so as long as they enter the waters of my Longxia, we will have a reason to attack them!"
Zhou Qinglei's eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "Okay, let's do it that way!"
"All fleets, change course!" On the destroyer Kongo, all the officers in the control room were terrified. They had received the latest order: to directly invade the waters of the Longxia tribe.
But with the opposing fleet watching them intently, they dared not move an inch. The military department of the Eastern Wilderness Tribe had been urging them for several days already!
Because radar cannot detect Longxia's fleet, they are now using telescopes to monitor it, and the distance to Longxia's fleet is only about 20 kilometers.
Suddenly, a naval soldier reported over the walkie-talkie: "Report! The Longxia tribe's fleet has retreated!"
The officers in the control room breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news. During this period, they dared not close their eyes while sleeping, fearing that if they opened their eyes, Longxia tribe's missiles would fall on their heads.
Upon suddenly hearing that the Longxia tribe's fleet had retreated, they were incredibly excited and rushed to report to Inoue Hiro.
Not long after, Inoue Hibiki arrived at the control room, disheveled. Everyone knew what he was doing, but no one dared to interfere.
Inoue observed through military binoculars for a while, then laughed excitedly, "Haha, they must have gone to see Diaoyu Island. Now is our chance!"
"Let's set off and break through the Ryukyu Islands directly. We must bring the Ryukyu Islands completely into our territory!"
"At the same time, we also need to report to the cabinet that we have been waiting for an opportunity, and now the opportunity has come!"
The officers had to admire Inoue's ability to fabricate lies; he was clearly too scared to move, but he insisted on saying that he was waiting for an opportunity.
By rephrasing it, they suddenly became incredibly powerful.
Although some mid-ranking officers worried that this was a trap set by the Dragon Summer Fleet, Inoue Hiroshi didn't care about that. He only knew that if he didn't make a move, even though he was the leader's brother-in-law, he would be impeached.
So the entire fleet sprang into action, with patrol ships in front. However, because the radar could not detect Longxia's fleet, even the patrol ships dared not stray too far from the Kongo.
The fleet quickly entered the waters of the Longxia tribe. Zhou Qinglei could see all of this clearly on the radar. Their radar could detect targets hundreds of kilometers away, while the military telescopes of the Donghuang tribe fleet could only see up to twenty kilometers away.
Therefore, they maintained a constant distance of fifty kilometers, the maximum range of electromagnetic pulse weapons, from the fleet of the Eastern Wilderness Tribe, like a hunter patiently waiting for its prey to take the bait!
Finally, after the Eastern Wilderness Tribe's fleet had ventured far enough into the sea, Zhou Qinglei decisively ordered them to stop.
"Prepare for electromagnetic pulse attack!"
The order was given, the shielded door in the electromagnetic pulse weapon control room was locked, the electric field detection array was calibrated, and the target was locked on the Kongo, the largest ship in the enemy fleet.
As the operator issues the instructions, the high-voltage pre-supply electronic system, pulse shaping network, superconducting excitation coil, phased array radiating antenna, etc., enter standby mode in sequence.
"Charging complete, capable of reaching the rated launch threshold!"
Zhou Qinglei gave a cold laugh, his eyes fixed on the bright spot on the radar belonging to the King Kong, and ordered, "Launch!"
"Countdown three, two, one... Launch!"
In an instant, a powerful electromagnetic energy was highly focused and radiated outward at near the speed of light. The intensity curve on the monitoring screen rushed to its peak, and the transmission was completed in an extremely short time.
Then, a cold, emotionless electronic voice announced: "Launch complete. Initiating energy release procedure. Capacitor array participates in rapid energy release..."
"The effective radius of the directional attack of this launch is 37 kilometers, the power coverage area radius is three kilometers, and the effective electromagnetic damage zone radiates in a cone shape..."
The entire system completed its reset within 20 seconds and entered the preparation state for the next launch.
Meanwhile, on the Kongo, Inoue Hiroshi was looking ahead with great interest. As long as he ventured deep into the waters of the Longxia tribe, he would have completed his mission.
Suddenly, an anxious voice came through the walkie-talkie.
"Report! The Longxia tribe's fleet has stopped; we've spotted their fleet!"
"Repeat, we have spotted the enemy fleet!"
This indicates that they are already under fire from the enemy fleet.
Inoue was startled and quickly said, "Never mind, open fire! I don't believe they'll dare to retaliate..."
But before he could finish speaking, the entire control room suddenly fell into absolute silence. All the noise from the machines disappeared, and sparks even appeared on some circuits and control panels.
All the screens in the control room went dark at the same time, and the Kongo also stopped. They couldn't even move, let alone send commands.
An officer, sweating profusely, frantically fiddled with various buttons in the control room, but to no avail: "Marshal, we're afraid we've been hit by an electromagnetic pulse attack."
"All electronic equipment on board the ship has been destroyed!"
"what?!"
Inoue was shocked and his face turned pale. Only now did he finally understand why the Dragon Summer Tribe's fleet had retreated. It was to let them in!
"Quickly, use flag signals to contact the other ships and tell them to stop advancing!"
The group quickly left the control room, but they could only watch helplessly as their frigates, patrol ships, and numerous other auxiliary ships came to a complete standstill.
Those auxiliary ships weren't even worth targeting by the Longxia Fleet, because they were within the electromagnetic pulse coverage area and were thus destroyed incidentally.
The entire fleet, consisting of eight main combat ships and nineteen auxiliary ships, was anchored on the water. The electromagnetic pulse not only destroyed their main control chips, but also various circuits and missile guidance heads on the ships.
The current fleet is just a pile of scrap metal. Forget about firing, they have to pray that the Longxia tribe's fleet won't wipe them out!
Soon, the Longxia tribe's fleet arrived face to face with them, visible to the naked eye, and then they could only watch helplessly as the fleet surrounded them.
But they didn't shout anything or send anyone to negotiate; clearly, they wanted to starve them out!
Inoue Hiro slumped to the ground, looking utterly devastated: "It's over, it's completely over!"
In the control room of the Type 055 destroyer, Zhou Qinglei was quite dissatisfied: "What do you mean we can't continue attacking? Is that launch unit disposable?"
"I wasn't even satisfied yet, and it's already over?!" (End of Chapter)