Chapter 158 Duel with the New Machine

In the research institute in May City, Directors He Kui and Erin stood together and put tremendous pressure on the people below.

"The frame of the new machine has been completed. I will have to trouble you colleagues with the external armor and armaments."

Erin's voice was a little more authoritative than when she was deputy director.

"Yes!"

Many directors responded loudly in a disjointed manner.

"Then dismiss."

Following Erin's words, everyone returned to their respective posts.

He Kui followed Erin back to her office, which was also the highest point in the entire Heilan Design Bureau.

"What about the aircraft from other design bureaus?"

He Kui asked as soon as he entered the room.

“It doesn’t have much impact on us.”

"But this is also within our expectations. After all, we are the only one among these design bureaus with complete MS experience."

The Baku for ground warfare and the Ghen for underwater warfare, which were in charge of other design bureaus, were too biased.

"The only threat is Actaeon. I know VV's abilities."

As a former colleague of VV, Erin's expression was obviously more serious when she talked about Actaeon than when she talked about the other design bureaus.

"Our current aircraft already has a high output that is sufficient to match the Joint G Plan."

He Kui comforted.

"Um"

"But are the EEQ7R extension brakes on the waist really necessary?"

These two things are almost equivalent to a grappling hook that can be launched out with a launch distance of tens of meters. There is also a small-caliber beam claw inside the grappling hook. Although the power is not too great, the destructive effect caused at close range is still very strong.

But the problem is that this weapon is already similar to the Dragoon system.

In other words, this weapon is a beam-shaped product made by absorbing the opponent's Zero-type wire-guided cannon.

"I don't think there are many people in ZAFT who can wield this weapon proficiently."

Although it has been simplified a lot, it is still difficult for one person to operate a whip properly, let alone a retractable hook like this.

Anyway, I don’t want to use He Kui without AI assistance.

“It can be eliminated on a cheaper airframe.”

Erin responded.

"But for now, in order to defeat Actaeon, we can only pile up materials."

"In that case, I think we can make two machines separately. It will be easier for the National Defense Committee to see more options than just one."

"What about the other one's configuration?"

"Cancel the grappling claws, cancel the beam claw composite shield, and use the light shield technology and lightsaber technology. Although the energy consumption will increase, the weight will also be reduced."

After hearing He Kui's opinion, Erin hesitated for a moment and quickly nodded.

Although the light shield technology can only be equipped with elite machines with greater cost-effectiveness, they themselves also plan to use this machine as an elite machine.

So it's not a big problem.

"Then the development of the other one will be left to you."

Standing up, Erin patted He Kui's shoulder earnestly.

"Commissioner Juel is very optimistic about us, don't let her down."

"If you win the bid this time, this test machine can be given to you for use."

"no problem!"

The right to use the body is a huge temptation.

In the next few days, He Kui mastered quantum communication while developing a new machine.

However, due to the new machine, he didn't even have time to submit his results.

And in this vigorous and enthusiastic working state, soon the skeleton of the machine was finally equipped with heavy armor.

The total weight of the machine is 80 tons for Erin's Unit 75, while He Kui's Unit , which uses beam technology, is tons.

Even two tons lighter than King.

"The next step is actual machine testing."

Looking at the two military green one-eyed machines in front of him, in front of many directors of the Hailan Design Bureau, He Kui sighed.

Although he seems to have no affinity with Gundam, he has a strong affinity with Cyclops.

And I've seen too many one-eyed ones.
I always feel that my aesthetic taste has also been distorted.

Or maybe just get a one-eyed one in the future, wouldn’t it be cooler than those Gundams?

"Are we looking for a test pilot?"

As soon as Shihe finished speaking, many directors at the scene looked at He Kui.

"It looks like it's no longer necessary."

Finally the machine was completed, Erin said with a pair of panda eyes in a good mood.

He Kui participated in the entire research and development process. No one knows the performance of the machine better than him, and he is also at the level of Hong Yi.
is the most suitable candidate.

"No problem, but give it a name first."

"Gates, how's it going?"

Erin, who was primarily responsible for development, had spoken, and no one else had any objection.

The name is just a code name, and they will only get the official number of the aircraft after they win the bid.

That night, Shihe, who returned home with He Kui, stretched lazily. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, her graceful curves were revealed in front of He Kui. "Finally succeeded~"

"You can rest tonight~"

Shi He met He Kui's gaze, stood on tiptoe and hugged him, their bodies fitting together seamlessly.

"Can"

As soon as he finished speaking, He Kui's cell phone rang.

Seeing that Shihe had no intention of letting him go, He Kui smiled helplessly.

"Don't make any noise."

"Um"

Shihe buried her head in He Kui's shoulder and responded.

"Erin, what's wrong?"

After the call was connected, He Kui asked.

".I just submitted the aircraft design and test data."

"and then?"

It can't be wrong, even though he doesn't remember it clearly, he can still vaguely remember that the MS in the later part of the plot looked like this, and even the name matches.

"And they thought we should have a fight with Actaeon's MS."

"What? What are their bodies?"

This was completely beyond He Kui's expectations.

Shihe, who was in his arms, gently stroked He Kui's back as if to comfort him.

"We don't have specific data, but according to Commissioner Juul, the codename is Jail Finit, and it uses phantom particles as a medium for the transmission of quantum viruses to seize control of other people's bodies."

"If you really don't want to go."

He Kui is the director, and even Erin cannot directly order He Kui to drive his machine to fight others.

"Is it an actual combat exercise?"

"Yes."

Hearing that He Kui seemed to want to agree, Shihe raised her head, her frowned brows bent, and her watery eyes were full of worry.

"If you can simulate the environment when the neutron jammer occurs, I have no problem with that."

After hanging up the phone with Erin, Shihe stared at He Kui with big eyes.

"Why did you agree to this?"

"It's just an exercise, it's okay."

"And no one who is more powerful than me knows Gates better than I do."

Unless he could get Aslan or Kira to come and test drive it for him, it would be better for him to do it himself.

"That's a quantum virus! And with phantom particles, this machine should be able to become invisible!"

"But the spread of neutron jammers will also hinder the spread. As long as we don't get caught in close combat, there will be no problem."

He Kui had also studied phantom particles, so he was certainly aware of the opponent's weaknesses.

He Kui is not sure whether there are other people involved in this matter.

But he himself has also done research on phantom particles, so he still has some means to counter them.

"So today."

"Feel sorry."

He Kui picked up the Gates drawing on the tablet.

Since we are going to fight, we must first become more familiar with Gates.

The internal test was quickly passed under He Kui's smooth operation, and the day of the test arrived.

The simulation location for the test was placed in the universe, not far from May City.

Both machines are currently equipped with weapons that will not cause actual damage, so there is no need to go to Boyaz or Yakinduwi for testing.

"I didn't expect to see your wonderful performance right after I came back."

At the preparation area of ​​the port, the Desert Tiger was patting He Kui's shoulder enthusiastically, while on the other side, Aisha was still looking at the two of them with a gentle face.

“Why did Captain Andrew come back in May City?”

"I just returned to December City and heard from Ed that you were driving your new machine and preparing to fight someone in a one-on-one duel."

Obviously, whether it is the new machine or the director's intention to use the new machine to fight against others, each factor is very interesting to Tiger.

"Is it okay? The driver on the other side is a professional test driver."

Tiger asked heroically.

".is that OK."

He Kui turned around and looked at his own machine being transported onto the Lorasia-class.

Based on Unit 2, an anti-aircraft shotgun of Dean was added. The machine holding two guns and the heavy armor on its body look quite majestic and domineering.

Although it is stated that only the National Defense Committee will refer to the result of this duel, everyone knows that winning will add a lot of points.

Some people want to see whether the Hailan Design Bureau's machines can counter the machines with bug-like phantom particles.

Some people think that a body made of phantom particles that can take control of another person's body can play a greater role.

Some people just watch the show.

He Kui didn’t know how many people were watching, he just simply wanted Gates to pass.

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(End of this chapter)