Doomsday: I Build a Space Fleet

Chapter 92 Begins Modification

Lorraine first recorded the various equipment needed for anti-submarine warfare on the data board and assigned them corresponding numbers.

He then activated the flagship's 3D projection, displaying various types of unmanned underwater vehicles on the flagship.

"These two landing craft are not needed for anti-submarine operations."

Lorraine first removed the two landing craft from the projection and then placed two sets of unmanned underwater vehicles carrying fishing nets in their original positions.

Near the maintenance room on the flagship's aft deck, Lorraine had stacked three ray-shaped unmanned underwater vehicles.

Two biomimetic fish carrying aquatic bait were placed side by side in the middle of the aft deck.

At this point, only a few sonar buoys and acoustic decoys could be scattered on the aft deck.

Lorraine glanced at the weapon list, confirmed the weapons that had not yet been loaded, and then began to check the load-bearing capacity of the connecting bridge.

"Let me see if we can temporarily install two brackets or sliding rails under the connecting bridge."

Subsequently, Lorraine submitted the weights of the air curtain bombs, unmanned underwater vehicles, and aquatic decoys to Cleveland.

[Load-bearing capacity calculation in progress...]

[Load-bearing capacity calculations completed; weapon mounting design completed.]

The weapon delivery rails designed by Cleveland are not directly attached to the connecting bridge, but rather mounted on a large support frame.

This large support structure is fixed to the main hull and side hulls on both sides, and only connects to the connecting bridge in a few places on the top, minimizing the impact of additional weight on the hull structure.

Lorraine dragged the large wall mount onto the flagship's 3D projector.

At this moment, Ouyang Nian, who had entered the driver's seat at some point, suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Where will you put the rest of your weapons and equipment? Will you install a rack on the aft deck?"

If it were Lorraine before she received the professional injection, she would definitely be quite startled by Ouyang Nian's sudden outburst.

However, after the injection, while Lorraine was able to concentrate on her thoughts, she was still able to keep a sliver of attention to her surroundings.

"The remaining equipment will not be stored on the ship."

Lorraine pointed to the numerous unmanned surface vessels and sonar buoys listed in the equipment list that were not mounted on the flagship.

"I will be deploying an early warning system on the sea in the next couple of days. These unmanned boats equipped with sonar buoys are part of the early warning system."

"What about your two unmanned underwater vehicles, designated Fishing Net-1?"

Ouyang Nian asked with some curiosity, after all, the two sets of unmanned underwater vehicles, numbered Fishing Net-2 and Fishing Net-3, were placed on the flagship.

"The unmanned underwater vehicles numbered Fishing Net-1 are traps set up near the estuary, and in the same location are two smart torpedoes."

"In my vision, if the overlord ignores all the decoys in the sea and rushes directly to the estuary, then this unmanned vessel will work in conjunction with intelligent torpedoes to trap it near the estuary, creating a safe output environment for the flagship."

To help Ouyang Nian quickly understand his thinking, Lorraine drew a simple diagram.

The unmanned underwater vehicles numbered "Net-1" on the simplified diagram will travel onto the path of the Overlord. After being damaged by the intelligent torpedo, they will travel towards the Overlord and secure the net to it.

"And the best time for the flagship to deal damage is when the overlord breaks free of the fishing net."

"Yes, after all, most of the flagship's weapons and equipment are located at the bow. If we don't find a way to restrict the hegemon's mobility, the risk of the flagship being attacked will increase significantly."

After understanding the situation, Ouyang Nian left the driver's seat.

"I'll go check on the machining center; I won't bother you here."

Lorraine smiled with his head down, then began to arrange the node locations and patrol areas of the early warning system.

Not long after, Lorraine had arranged the locations of all the nodes in the early warning system, clapped his hands, and exclaimed in amazement.

"Fortunately, these sonar buoys are consumable equipment, and there are quite a few in stock in the warehouse, otherwise they wouldn't be able to withstand my use of them like this."

At this point, the nautical chart was covered with red dots representing sonar buoys.

After checking his work and confirming that there were no oversights, Lorraine inquired with Guo Zhiwei via the corresponding frequency when the fishing nets would be delivered.

"Commander, you can come over now. The fishing nets are still in the original factory, and most of the testing has been completed."

"OK."

After hanging up the communication, Lorraine left the flagship and went to the factory where the network had been built.

Before even entering the factory, Lorraine could faintly hear the sound of metal clanging.

As soon as the factory gate was pushed open, the knocking suddenly became louder.

Upon entering the factory, Lorraine saw several burly workers swinging sledgehammers to hammer steel barbs that were about half a meter long.

Lorraine stood near the door, waiting for the workers to finish their tasks.

As the workers put down their sledgehammers, Lorraine approached Guo Zhiwei and asked him a question.

"Is this the last test?"

The sound of metal clanging still echoed in Guo Zhiwei's ears. After Lorraine asked again, he finally reacted and gave a sluggish reply.

"Yes, it can be delivered to you once this test is completed."

Lorraine nodded in response.

"Just tow it to the gantry crane at the dock, and you don't need to worry about the rest."

"OK."

Lorraine took a step back and watched as Guo Zhiwei directed the workers to hang the steel fishing nets on the trailer, and then opened the gate facing the sea.

Amidst the hum of the motor, the tall iron gate slowly slid to both sides until it was fully open.

The trailer slowly started and towed the wire mesh towards its destination.

Lorraine and Guo Zhiwei prepared to take several workers with them and follow the trailer.

"You guys go first."

Once outside the factory, Guo Zhiwei received a signal from Luo Lin, who gestured for the workers to go first, and he would follow behind.

After the two had distanced themselves from the workers, Lorraine asked Guo Zhiwei a question.

How are the workers' morale these past two days?

"The shipyard workers were relatively calm, but a few middle-aged employees from other factories were puzzled because they thought the injuries were purely due to disobeying orders, so why were they taking their anger out on Chief Engineer Huang?"

"It seems your management skills are quite good. Is there any unrest among the young workers at the other factory?"

Guo Zhiwei shook his head after thinking for a moment.

"At least they weren't in front of me. As for the specifics, you'll have to ask Liu Yufeng and the others."

"I understand."

The two caught up with the group and arrived near the dock where the flagship was moored.

"Just put these three nets under the gantry crane."

Following Lorraine's instructions, the workers unloaded the fishing nets and then drove the trailer back to the factory.

After the workers had gone far away, Lorraine began to call out to Cleveland.