Appendix Archives:
① Mammoth Siege Tank.
(Schematic Diagram)
Unit: Meters.
Length: 68.
Width: 33.
Height: 27.
The Mammoth is a six-wheeled giant siege tank, requiring four people to drive and operate, and is topped with a 220mm caliber Gauss cannon.
The Mammoth can also accommodate 30 to 80 fully armed combat personnel, who can operate.50 caliber heavy machine guns or 18mm caliber rotary cannons from within the tank.
Its built-in lower garage can store four sealed special off-road vehicles, or carry 50 combat personnel equipped with mechanical exoskeletons.
The Mammoth is a giant siege tank specifically produced to cope with the low-pressure, low-oxygen, and low-gravity environments outside of Earth.
Its production line is located at the arsenal in the suburbs of Hafa City, with the first batch of 4 vehicles delivered to Mars to enhance the firepower output of the 'Fortress' base.
Note: The cost of a Gauss cannon is one-fourth that of a ship-borne electromagnetic railgun, and one-fifth that of the 'God-Body' exclusive sniper cannon.
The successful development of the Gauss cannon also provided valuable experience for the standard weapons exclusive to the 'God-Body'.
It is expected that before January 2010, fourteen 'God-Bodies' will be equipped with 140mm rapid-fire Gauss cannons to enhance the 'God-Body's' firepower output.
② Vulture Air Support Craft.
(Schematic Diagram)
Unit: Meters.
Length: 35.
Width: 12.
Height: 7.
The Vulture Air Support Craft is operated by two pilots and four gunners.
The Vulture was also developed as an air support craft to cope with environments outside of Earth, its status similar to the AC-130 still in service.
However, with four hydrogen engines, the Vulture's flight capability is only slightly lower than that of the Pelican, and it possesses the ability to hover in the air.
Furthermore, its firepower far exceeds that of the AC-130.
The Vulture has eight vertical missile launch systems, carrying at least 48 air-to-ground missiles.
Four GAU-23 chainless 20mm autocannons.
As well as 8 tactical missiles codenamed 'Phoenix', used to eliminate 'deeply entrenched' targets.
The first batch of 6 units was also delivered to Mars to ensure the security of Umbrella's largest colony.
...
William, walking at the forefront with Victor, looked at the neatly parked Mammoths and Vultures, and his sense of satisfaction greatly increased.
This is more like it.
We've entered the interstellar age, why are we still using M1A1 'Abrams'?
The Mammoth's 220mm Gauss cannon can even counter spaceships; if it hit an M1A1...
There wouldn't even be a speck of dust left.
Big!
That's the hard truth.
After admiring the dazzling array of weapons in the warehouse, William, led by Victor, entered the internal passage of the fortress.
Spartan and a group of junior officers followed the two, heading together to the fortress's command center.
"Oh, right."
William, as if remembering something, praised Victor beside him:
"Your brother, Michel, performed excellently in the containment operation in Utah; he's a very good paratrooper."
"Hah, that brat is just a rookie! He only participated in one containment operation with no challenging difficulty, and his tail is already wagging to the sky."
Although Victor's tone carried disdain and denial, the proud smile on his face betrayed what the colonel was thinking.
"Heh heh."
William also smiled and said:
"Michel is on the Phantom, serving as the commander of my direct Helljumpers. How about you two brothers meet?"
"After I finish introducing the situation on Mars to you, Boss, I'll go see that brat."
Victor shook his head.
"Alright."
William nodded:
"I haven't been here to see it since the fortress was built. So, Colonel, please continue to show me around."
"No problem, Boss."
...
The interior facilities of the fortress were spacious and bright, with reflective floors bearing red and white umbrella logos, typical of the Umbrella style.
In the central command center of the fortress, hundreds of technical personnel worked, responsible for liaising with and commanding all colonies in the asteroid belt.
This indicates that Mars is definitely a 'heavyweight' in the colonization plan.
Moreover, Umbrella's First Fleet has already been formed, its objective being to protect humanity's home planet, Earth.
Consequently, the Ares and Hades, remaining on Mars, became somewhat awkward, as these two heavy frigates belonged to the First Fleet.
Fortunately, the Delphi Shipyard's speed was not slow.
The Second Fleet is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2010 and will remain near Mars.
By then, Earth will have double protection.
The construction of the Third Fleet has also entered the schedule, expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2012 and deployed near Jupiter's moon cluster, serving as the third line of defense.
However, that would be two years later.
Led by Victor and a group of junior officers, William roughly completed his tour of the fortress's interior in just over half an hour.
Immediately after.
Victor led everyone to the'station' located at the southernmost part of the fortress.
It had ten tracks and corresponding platforms, with the ceiling and walls made of thickened, reinforced, and radiation-proof glass.
Through the glass walls.
In addition to admiring the dry Martian landscape, one could vaguely see Mars City not far to the south, as well as the tunnels connected to the tracks.
As for the personnel on the platforms, they varied, but the vast majority were soldiers in military uniforms, carrying travel bags, preparing for vacation.
Among the 1.3 million colonial population, many were relatives and friends of Umbrella soldiers, who followed the soldiers to immigrate here.
Their purpose was simple and clear: to alleviate the psychological and physiological needs of the soldiers.
"Boss."
Victor led William to Platform One and said:
"The fortress's command center still needs me to be there. As for the relevant information about Mars City, I've already had my subordinates upload it to the company network, so Serena should be able to act as a Mars guide now, right?"
"I believe she can, and thank you for your hard work, Colonel."
William said.
"Hey."
Victor waved his hand indifferently and said:
"What's so hard about this? The train to Mars City will arrive soon.
Then, we'll be leaving first, Boss."
As soon as the group of junior officers and Victor left the platform, a shuttle-shaped high-speed train also arrived at the platform.
The side doors of the carriage opened, and after all the technical personnel and soldiers returning from leave disembarked, William led the three Spartans to board the train.
As soon as he sat down, William heard Serena's voice in his ear, in the tone of a tour guide:
"Please, Mr. Russell, sit tight and hold on. The next attraction we're going to visit is the most modern colonial city, with an estimated arrival time of three minutes."
While Serena was being playful, the shuttle train had already left the fortress platform and was rapidly moving through the tubular transparent tunnel.
The three minutes passed in a flash.
William and John, among others, finally arrived at the city with a large population, built with Umbrella's latest technology.
Mars City.
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