Bajin's call for replacing the space fleet's equipment had been ongoing for 2 days, and, finally, after Branny's maneuvers, the space fleet decided to adopt the new electromagnetic whip developed by the Stephen Family as its close-range weapon.

In fact, the Bergheide Fleet also intended to implement this technology ahead of time. Combat in space isn't the same as on the ground. Those two-faced politicians who wouldn't know what a powerful close-quarters fight in space means because they never have to join the battlefield. It can be said that the vast galaxy gives Mecha more freedom and convenience in movement, which in turn restricts the effect of long-range weapons. Aerial battles often result in close combat.

So to some extent, close combat weapons are more important than long-range ones, let alone an electromagnetic whip equipped on a super soldier?

In other words, in the eyes of regular soldiers, the electromagnetic whip is virtually invincible. They lack the reaction speed of advanced mecha pilots and can only cut repeatedly, but when they encounter the attack-free electromagnetic whip, they are helpless, much like the difference between carrying a machine gun or a pistol.

Of course, even if ordinary soldiers are equipped with an electromagnetic whip, they are still helpless against Red Cloak or advanced pilots. But it's always the rank-and-file troops, not the elites, that determine the outcome of a war. The elites only boost morale at specific times and under specific conditions.

Therefore, the space fleet eventually decided to replace the ninth-generation equipment with electromagnetic whips. News of the equipment change quickly boosted the confidence of the officers and soldiers in Bergheide, regardless of what it was. The news was kept under wraps by the top brass, but it doesn't matter. The FCA Alliance is nothing more than a rabble, neither its military quality nor collective execution can compete with the super-empire Bergheide, not to mention the change of the 9th generation equipment.

Early the next day, the Stephen Family received an urgent call from the space fleet with the final plan for the equipment change. His proposal had finally been approved! And, simultaneously, they received a massive sponsorship fund from the government, asking the Stephen Family to complete 2 million finished electromagnetic whips within four days.

To produce 2 million items in four days, even for a large business, seems like a pipe dream. But the government gave such an impossible number, they know that the Stephen Family has the ability to achieve it.

Yes, opportunity always favors the prepared. Don't forget, as a monopoly tycoon, the Stephen Family occupies half of the military manufacturing industry in the Capital Planet. Its ambitions are far greater than what seems on the surface.

On the second day after getting the news, under the pressure of the Stephen Family, the Feiha Arms Factory fully shifted focus towards mass production of the electromagnetic whip. Meanwhile, Li Xiang naturally became the prime candidate for the technical engineering director.

Inside the Tech Department, Li Xiang awed everyone with his expert-level skills. Not just the electromagnetic whip, he was able to solve even the technical problems encountered with the 8th generation Mecha.

The problem was about torque conversion and the enhancement of hydraulic amplification. Due to the increased power of the 9th generation prototype tested, strong resonance could cause metal fatigue in the turbine blades. Experts racked their brains to reduce wear and tear on the blades, with some suggesting upgrading to a dual-drive blade system, while others advocating increased friction to reduce consumption, amongst various opinions.

Just as Bajin and Li Xiang were passing by, they saw Li Xiang halted abruptly and spoke dismissively, "Just reduce the blade thickness and increase the blade number based on the original basis, and the problem can be solved."

One of the young researchers was immediately enraged when he heard this. The professors around him hadn't spoken yet, and he had no clue where this brazen guy had come from.

Bajin was intrigued by this scene. He didn't interrupt, but wanted to hear what Li Xiang would say, even though he had no understanding of these things.

"Humph, a bunch of theorists who only talk big. The theory is just that, theory. When I was involved in scientific research in Maraca, you were probably still wet behind the ears."

That's a bare-faced lie. The young man was fuming at Li Xiang's arrogance, scoffing, "Then tell us, how can increasing the number of blades and reducing the thickness solve the turbine load problem?"

"I can't be bothered to explain it to you."

"What, finished boasting and now you want to leave?" the young man stepped up to obstruct Li Xiang's path, "You'd like to leave? Well, did you ask if anyone here agrees with you?"

It can be said that everyone in the Feiha Tech Department is highly skilled in their respective areas. Although they seemed calm on the surface, they were waiting for this kid's response, and letting him run away after making those big claims was impossible.

Li Xiang looked around at everyone, and sneered arrogantly, "That's why I said you guys are a bunch of useless people, though of course I'm not referring to anyone specifically."

This idiot had a knack for getting into trouble. He didn't just keep his mouth shut, he managed to offend everyone in the room.

An apparently senior white-bearded old man stepped forward, "Young man, you can mess around with anything, but don't fool around with your words. If you can't provide a reasonable explanation, I assure you you'll regret your words."

"Humph, theory is just that, theory. Even if you guys haven't driven a Mecha, you must have ridden in a hovering car. How often do you push the speed to full load? The same goes for Mecha. In reality, reaching 80% of the theoretical peak speed is considered high. Ordinary soldiers can't fully utilize the performance of the 9th generation Mecha, and elite pilots can accelerate, turn and stop in an instant, but their movements are filled with frequency control, not simply increasing speed, that's suicidal. In actual operation, 80% of turbine bearing capacity is enough to support Mecha pilots' short-term bursts. As for the remaining space, it can be used to add blades to perfectly solve the problem of metal fatigue."

"But…"

"I will not accept any rebuttal. You have the right to conduct an experiment right here."

As a result, the Feiha Arms Factory did indeed have an elite test pilot on hand who was asked to perform an array of impressive and incredible stunts right there and then. Whether in explosive maneuvers or technical operations, no problems arose. On the contrary, the engine system's wear and tear even improved significantly on the original basis, an outcome that left everyone flabbergasted!

(Feng Yi was sweating bullets... These theorists who've never been on a battlefield are naturally clueless about real-world techniques. But that's for a later conversation.)

When it was proved that everything Li Xiang said was feasible, everyone present couldn't help but give him a second look. These old hardheads were quite persuasive when it came to people with real skills. Immediately people stepped up to ask questions...

Even for Bajin, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, continuously praising Li Xiang for being a genius and a Jack of all trades.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang was full of pride, his chest puffed up high. If he'd been any more chuffed, he might have flown to the sky.

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