章節 79: Chapter 79: The Miniature Mech
Su Wu silently calculated the figures. From a manufacturing cost perspective alone, this endeavor carried a profit margin of at least five to six times.
"Maybe I can try—"
The enticing profit made Su Wu entertain some ideas. Since the authorities hadn't explicitly forbidden it, secretly producing a batch of equipment to compete with them might not be an issue. However, this was only a passing thought. The idea of competing lingered in Su Wu's mind for just a few seconds before he dismissed it.
Not only was the production schedule at his refuge already packed, but even the ongoing manufacturing of radiation detectors offered profits that were in no way inferior to selling equipment. There was no need to divert precious production capacity for something that offered no additional advantages while spreading his resources thin.
After closing the document containing the formula for anti-radiation coating, Su Wu switched to monitoring the manufacturing center.
There, the CNC machines and 3D printers were steadily producing radiation detectors as usual. Meanwhile, a small portion of the production capacity, handled by two engineering robots, was no longer focused on ammunition but was instead creating various specialized metal components.
"Just another hour or two," Su Wu estimated the number of metal components and patiently continued waiting.
Over the past 20+ hours, he had neither started mass-producing solid-state batteries and delivery-grade drones, nor expanded the production line to create new work equipment for his perpetually understaffed refuge. His focus had been entirely on reallocating resources to produce these vital components as quickly as possible.
More than an hour later, the pre-set components were finally complete. The two engineering robots immediately began assembling and welding them together.
Before long, a miniature mech, standing approximately 2.6 meters tall, with humanoid limbs and a semi-spherical cockpit at its core, appeared on the manufacturing platform in the center.
From its appearance, it bore a resemblance to the exosuit amplifiers seen in Avatar, albeit significantly smaller in size. Furthermore, the cockpit's front half was no longer transparent glass but instead covered with heavy metal, exuding a reassuring sense of impenetrable solidity.
Filled with a mixture of excitement and anticipation, Su Wu stepped into the manufacturing center.
From this closer perspective, the steel behemoth appeared even more compact, barely taller than Su Wu himself.
Its size was not limited by the engineering robots' manufacturing capabilities but was instead a deliberate design choice by Su Wu.
On the surface, the incoming radiation storm would bring Su Wu unimaginable gains, but the following radiation disaster posed a persistent threat, like a sword of Damocles hanging over his refuge. If the worst-case scenario unfolded and his refuge suffered severe damage, Su Wu knew he had to be ready to abandon everything and flee at a moment's notice.
In such dire circumstances, relying solely on his own untrained physical abilities would be impossible. He needed a wearable mechanical device capable of significantly enhancing his mobility and survival capabilities to aid in his escape.
Initially, he had considered exoskeletons and powered armor. However, while exoskeletons were lightweight, their defense capabilities, weapon-carrying capacity, and life-support features were all severely limited, making them suitable only for brief emergencies, not prolonged wilderness survival.
Powered armor was somewhat better, but it still fell short in many aspects. Additionally, the process of equipping powered armor was cumbersome and challenging to accomplish quickly in emergencies. It became even more troublesome in the wilderness without auxiliary equipment for wearing the armor.
Dissatisfied with these options, Su Wu eventually turned his attention to mechs.
In general, mechs were often dismissed due to their unwieldy size, which did not meet Su Wu's requirements. However, once the size of a mech was drastically reduced, Su Wu realized that a miniature version might actually be the best solution.
It had an independent cockpit, allowing Su Wu to enter and take control within seconds by simply opening the hatch.
The cockpit and seating also provided greater comfort than powered armor. Even prolonged expeditions in the wilderness would be bearable, and eating or drinking could be done within the cockpit without the need to step outside the mech.
Additionally, due to its higher weight capacity, the mech could easily carry more weapons, ammunition, and a more comprehensive life-support system, potentially achieving self-sustaining operation. Whether for combat or enduring harsh environments, it was vastly superior to both exoskeletons and powered armor.
It was, in essence, like carrying a miniature refuge on his back.
The only downside was that it would inevitably be incredibly expensive to produce. The cost of building one mech could easily exceed the combined cost of multiple powered armor suits and exoskeletons.
Reflecting on his motivations for creating the mech, Su Wu's gaze lingered on the steel creation before him, his eyes sweeping over it from top to bottom.
Thanks to the meticulous work of the engineering robots, CNC machines, and 3D printers, this mech was flawlessly constructed. Its sleek design and intricate details exuded an industrial and technological aesthetic that was awe-inspiring.
Anyone who laid eyes on it would instinctively believe it to be the flagship product of some cutting-edge factory in a future era.
However, despite its impressive exterior, it was, in essence, still just a model. It lacked functionality, like a prop in a role-playing game or a toy for children.
It was missing the most crucial step—using the system's survival points to perform miraculous modifications and upgrades.
Without further hesitation, Su Wu placed his hand on the near-mirror-like smooth metallic surface of the mech and silently activated the upgrade function.
Before his eyes, his once three-digit survival points began rapidly dwindling until they finally stopped at 27 points.
This massive expenditure caused Su Wu's hand, resting on the mech, to tremble slightly.
The total cost of 135 survival points for this upgrade was by far the most substantial single expense Su Wu had ever encountered. It exceeded what he had previously spent to build his entire refuge from scratch.
But such was the price of bypassing blueprints and circumventing material shortages to forcibly upgrade and create a marvel of technology far beyond its time.
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