When Ye Fan laid eyes on the drawing, a sense of familiarity washed over him. Nevertheless, he prioritized picking up his car keys first.
"Commander's vehicle (company commander level): Domestic military Xiaolong bulletproof off-road vehicle, independently designed and manufactured in my country, is known as the king of off-road vehicles. It is 6212mm long, 2344mm wide, 2160mm high, and weighs 8 tons. The entire vehicle is bulletproof and can withstand bullets with calibers below 10 mm. It is equipped with a collision angle and has explosion-proof tires. It is equipped with a vehicle-mounted QJC-88 machine gun. It uses 12.7mm bullets. The gun has an ammunition capacity of 3,000 rounds. It can cause damage to low-altitude targets at 2,000 meters and ground targets at 1,500 meters."
"The maximum number of persons in the vehicle is 15, the number of bullets is restored 24 hours a day, and the gun itself will not suffer mechanical failure."
Note: Vehicles will not be upgraded.
Ye Fan was momentarily stunned. While he had heard about this car, witnessing the real thing was an entirely different experience.
In terms of reputation, it might not match the Warrior, but its practicality surpassed that of the Warrior. Be it volume, weight, crew capacity, or off-road capabilities, the Xiaolong outshone the Warrior.
Moreover, the bulletproof feature added an extra layer of security, making it impervious to threats from firearms like the 56 punch and Bayi bar.
Especially with the inclusion of the QJC-88 machine gun, the Xiaolong's firepower rivaled that of a mining vehicle. Compared to the Xiaolong, the Warrior seemed like a younger sibling rather than a competitor.
"Sir, your new car has appeared, but the Dongfeng Warrior is currently outside the radar range, and the recovery function cannot be used for the time being."
Ye Fan acknowledged this fact, but a twinge of regret lingered. If the Warriors could be recovered, a group of infantry could be deployed.
"Then where is my car?"
"There are a large number of survivors nearby, so it is inconvenient for Xiaolong to suddenly appear. When you complete the production of soldiers and are promoted to a company commander, the vehicles will slowly come here driven by the soldiers."
"Oh, that's great, it will be here soon."
Ye Fan gazed out of the window expectantly, catching a glimpse of a massive off-road vehicle speeding towards him. Suppressing the urge to rush out, he exercised caution, mindful of his role as the commander.
Finally, he turned his attention to the drawing.
"Why is there a drawing? It's like a design drawing...? Hmm!"
Ye Fan's eyes widened suddenly.
This car, why does it look a little familiar?
But it doesn't feel like it, what's going on?
Nana provided the answer.
"Sir, your feeling is correct. This one is the construction drawing of the base vehicle!"
"Base vehicle? Is this really a base vehicle?"
Ye Fan felt a surge of excitement. Since obtaining the Red Alert system, his foremost dream was to secure a base vehicle. Only with it could he qualify to build a base, produce mines, and erect various physical structures.
At that point, he wouldn't be adrift like a rootless duckweed but could assert a firm foothold in this post-apocalyptic world.
Without a base vehicle or physical buildings, everything remained uncertain and unstable.
However, this base vehicle seemed somewhat different from the one in Red Alert. If he were not the commander and lacked the Red Alert system, recognizing it as such would be impossible.
"Sir, the Red Alert system has been improved. The base vehicle is different from before, both in car form and in an unfolded form. Even if someone sees it, they will not recognize it as a Red Alert base vehicle."
"So that's how it is."
Ye Fan took the drawing, attempting to make sense of it. However, the complex symbols, formulas, rare metals, and intricate technologies left him, a college student, feeling somewhat illiterate.
"Can anyone understand this?"
"Engineers can understand it, and only Red Alert engineers can decipher it."
"Okay, Huang Jie, come here."
Nana promptly summoned Engineer Huang Jie to the room.
"Study this drawing thoroughly, propose what is needed, and strive to build this car as soon as possible. This is our top priority at the moment."
"Sir, I will research it immediately, but the progress may be slow if I work alone. Adding more engineers will undoubtedly accelerate the research."
"How long does it take for you to come up with a plan by yourself?"
"It takes me about two months alone. Adding another engineer will cut the time in half. Engineers will also be needed for future construction. It's best if the commander can provide a few more people."
Ye Fan nodded, acknowledging Huang Jie's reasoning. However, he found himself financially constrained at the moment, with urgent matters concerning his sister's situation. Once that was resolved, he pledged to ramp up the research and development of the base vehicle.
"You go ahead, and I will provide you with an assistant as soon as possible."
Huang Jie left with the drawings. Currently, among the several single rooms on the second floor, only Ye Fan and Huang Jie occupied individual rooms.
Originally, he wanted his parents to stay here, but they declined, citing a desire not to stand out. Understanding his father's temperament, Ye Fan refrained from insisting.
After perusing the commander's gift package, Ye Fan revisited the red alert page.
In reality, unlocking troops and upgrading buildings diverged from the game's mechanics, presenting two distinct paths: construction and military rank promotion.
The firepower configuration of a platoon undoubtedly surpassed that of a squad, boasting additional engineers, snipers, and scouts. In the transition to a company, the firepower configuration needed to exceed that of a platoon.
Surveying the building page, Ye Fan noticed minimal changes. Currently, the only virtual building he could construct was the chariot factory, as informed by Nana.
On the defense page, the authority for defense construction remained elusive for the company commander.
Originally, Ye Fan placed little hope in buildings, placing more emphasis on soldiers.
Turning to the soldier page, he discovered several additions in the company configuration.
The quotas for scouts and snipers had increased from one to three each. Three new arms had also joined the ranks:
Cooking Squad Warrior, costing 100 gold.
Flamethrower Warrior, costing 500 gold.
Bazooka Warrior, costing 1200 gold.
Ye Fan had long anticipated the need for a cooking squad. At the platoon level, such a unit wasn't necessary, but with a larger company-level combat group, the culinary team became crucial.
Even though survivors now populated the world, trust was tenuous, and one couldn't be certain that a survivor harbored no ill intentions. In Ye Fan's eyes, aside from his parents and sisters, his red police soldiers held unparalleled importance.
Recognizing the significance of nutrition in combat, the members of the cooking squad became equally vital. Their culinary skills might not match those of renowned chefs, but they undoubtedly surpassed the taste of canned compressed biscuits and meat.
Flamethrower warriors held even greater potential, their firepower unstoppable against humans. In battles
, the flamethrower repeatedly proved its efficacy, turning charging opponents into charcoal with a single burst.
While the primary enemy remained zombies, these undead creatures, despite their mutations, couldn't withstand the onslaught of flamethrowers for long.
The rocket launcher, or Bazooka Warrior, stood out for Ye Fan. Its pipe, akin to a gun's muzzle, hinted at a power beyond comparison with any firearm. Facing armored zombies, heavy vehicles, light tanks, or even walls, the rocket launcher promised to play a pivotal role.
Ye Fan believed that the shape of the rocket launcher warrior resembled the anti-aircraft infantry in Red Alert, albeit with significant adjustments.
The cost, however, posed a challenge. With only 700 gold remaining after incorporating more troops, the Bazooka Warrior lay beyond his current financial reach.
Gazing at the dwindling gold, Ye Fan decided to spend it rather than hoard it.
"Nana, provide me with two more cooking class warriors and one flamethrower warrior. They are all to be born in the Xiaolong Car. Bring them to me together!"