"This can be considered a homecoming!"
"No, this is the bandit returning to the village!"
After leaving all African affairs to Hannibal, Shepard boarded the Black Fish and officially returned to the United States. When he stood on the deck and waved to his men below.
Hannibal had the above conversation with Plomri on the side.
"When you put it that way, it sounds like it!"
"I hope so. After all, we have a big gap now. As the person in charge, he'd better solve all these problems when he goes back!"
"Then I don't have high hopes. Mr. Smith's abilities are limited. Old Man Morgan's focus is on America and Asia, so he may not be able to help us!"
“Gotta try it!”
"Besides, that's the one I'm looking forward to!"
"I'm looking forward to it too. I've had enough of those idiots in the equipment department!"
"Yeah, who isn't!"
The two were referring to the anti-materiel rifle that Shepard and they proposed while chatting at the dinner table. The so-called anti-materiel was not limited to killing personnel, but also included destroying military equipment, such as transportation and communication support. equipment, and lightly armored vehicles, just like anti-tank rifles during World War II.
It's just that what Shepard wants is a dedicated, carefully designed weapon that maintains a good balance in carrying and operating performance, otherwise he can completely replace it with the old anti-tank gun of the past.
The first thing Shepard did after returning was to throw a thick stack of reports to Knight's technical staff.
Among them, many reports, including the guide rail installation is not firm, the scope is not clean, etc., which can help the company's production department improve the series of products. The six-fold optical sight improved by Knight Ordnance based on the PMC report is currently very popular in the hunting market. The welcome is naturally due to this reason.
After submitting the report and explaining his requirements, Shepard found Red Knight who was studying machinery in the factory, and then proposed the idea of an anti-material rifle to him.
"It can be used not only to hit people, but also to attack light vehicles. It's a good idea, but will the military be interested?"
"Just make it, I'll take care of it over there!"
Shepard then put forward a request for a rotating back-pull manual sniper rifle using the 338 Lapp Magnum. Although the Winchester M70 rifle is quite good, it is a civilian sports hunting rifle after all. , Shepard didn't want to develop any more m24 sniper systems, he wanted to start a new one.
Developing two firearms is actually not difficult. What is difficult is the subtle adjustments to the firearms in the subsequent process. And Shepard does not have any good experience, so he can only move out the relevant attributes in his mind first, which can be regarded as a formula. A small goal to see if it can be achieved.
In addition, he also settled the previous purchase money he owed. In fact, it was transferred from Shadow Company on his left hand to Knight Ordnance on his right hand, but in the end, it was his wallet that flowed into it.
Of course, taxes still have to be paid on this money, after all, Knight Ordnance also has to be mixed in the market.
"Oh, by the way, Red, I have an inside tip!"
"what news?"
"The military is still dissatisfied with the M16 rifle. They prefer a carbine-type rifle that is slightly shorter in size. And most importantly, they don't want to have a fully automatic, and only need three bursts!"
"You're kidding, how could anyone like three-shot bursts!"
"Yes, but I can't stand the fact that someone up there likes me!"
"so?"
"So, you can consider improving the m16 now. It is best to come up with two options, one with three bursts and one without three bursts!"
"Then when will this plan be planned?"
"Probably around 1990!"
"You mean, the army will have to replace its guns in twenty years, so we need to start preparing now?"
"No?"
"That's not possible. How about you wait until 1985 before informing me of the good news?"
"Well, I have another idea!"
Shepard also wanted to bring out his immature idea about the MP7 submachine gun, but Red Knight and a group of engineers who had already been stuffed with a lot of work did not give him this opportunity at all, and then swarmed up and took Shepard away. He was forcefully carried out of the factory.
"This is all for freedom, you guys, alas! I still have an immature idea. Do you know about grenades? Why don't we try using grenades like snipers, and shotguns..."
Shepard, who was locked out, could only hold his forehead and leave helplessly. These guys were too lazy. He had only arranged four different jobs. They were bored and had no fighting spirit at all. They didn't work hard. How to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills by yourself?
After leaving Knight Company, Shepard first went back to San Diego, gave his parents some African specialties, and then left again, heading to Washington without stopping to find Smith.
The latter was full of regret when he saw Shepard. He had left everything to Shepard when he wanted to retire, but now he ran back to use his remaining energy because of the call from his old friend. As a result, he was extremely busy for more than half a year and returned to the beginning. working status, then why did he return it in the first place?
"Is the work difficult?"
"It's more than difficult!"
Smith rarely poured half a glass of low-alcohol brandy for Shepard, and then he slumped down on the sofa, picked up half a glass of whiskey and drank it down in one gulp.
"If Africa is a muddy pond, then what we are living in now is a muddy sea!"
"Is it that bad?"
"Very bad!"
"Then it goes without saying!"
Shepard can guess that Smith and his team's work arrangements are nothing more than laying mines and mixing sand, and these tasks are indeed difficult to do. After all, not everyone works with money, and not everyone works with money. If they don’t do anything, they are more likely to just take money!
"In this case, I generally recommend that you refer to the experience of your African friends. They really like to reason with people physically, so don't hesitate to send special forces to use napalm against them!"
"John!"
"Um?"
"Get out!"
Obviously, Smith and the others couldn't hit hard on an opponent who looked like a friendly force, but was actually a friendly force, but must be the enemy.
"Then you haven't tried the advanced experience from Africa?"
"What experience?"
"Throwing dirty water to blame, for example, saying that the other party poisoned innocent people or something like that!"
"You're worse than napalm!"
"Then it's up to you, it has nothing to do with me! I came to you just for what you promised me last time!"
"A secretary with big breasts?"
"This can be put back, but this can't be put. It must be the first priority. I'm talking about the Cadillac Commando!"
