The essence of mechanization and moving artillery shells is maneuverability! Contribute! Then the biggest feature of the exoskeleton is also mobility! Contribute! In other words, speed! strength!
Shen Rusong entered the exoskeleton from behind, then released the rigid constraints of the exoskeleton and relaxed it. The tight parts fall naturally.
Then open the support hoop, and there are nine binding straps on the hands, feet, chest and abdomen. Except for the integrally forged core power pack at the rear center of the exoskeleton, the rest are hydraulic rods similar to the vehicle suspension system. In such a naked state, it looks like the person's body is tied up with chains, and he is carrying a removable iron military backpack.
The power pack was activated, and Shen Rusongyuan stepped forward to move the exoskeleton. He used the operating panel on the left arm of the exoskeleton to start a system self-check to confirm that it was operating well and producing normal power. Take the next step, from "naked outfit" to "lightly dressed".
Shen Rusong put on his tactical gloves and embedded the steel fist guards into the exoskeleton wrists. In this way, he wore another pair of hollow steel gloves, but each finger cot of this pair of "steel gloves" was delicate. The same is true for the transmission device and the binding steel bars. God knows how engineers can design such a simple and efficient device in such a narrow space.
Just like its model number, ZWZ-81. The "Phoenix" exoskeleton was designed in 1981 and is the first generation of the alliance's exoskeleton. Although its electrification level is not high, it is relatively cheap and durable. For the alliance, the development of the metallurgical industry has entered a bottleneck period and resources are tight. He said that there is no exoskeleton version more suitable for large-scale installation than the "Phoenix". As for the second-generation "Tiger Jiao", the third-generation "Qiongqi" and other information-based integrated exoskeletons, they require a large amount of consumption of chromium, molybdenum, titanium, Precious metals such as gold can only be popularized among military region special operations forces such as "Little White Dragon" and "Jiazi".
So the "Phoenix" will continue to be in service for a long time. It uses "E-703/150" micro-turbine. It can reach 2200 watts when running at full load. After non-equivalent conversion, the unit power is about 2hp (horsepower). Although the standard output of the "Kui Niu" engineering exoskeleton is much lower than that of the "Kui Niu" type engineering exoskeleton used by professional engineers, the "Phoenix" has explosive output, that is, the output doubles in the overload state, and can compete with the most powerful giant hyena among mutant beasts. The bears competed and did not lose in the slightest.
Therefore, the "Phoenix" can withstand a higher degree of heavy armament, and is naturally the first choice for combat engineers who need heavy armor.
After the binding steel bars of the exoskeleton are connected, a natural slot is formed, and explosion-proof panels are installed at key points. Shen Rusong did not choose to add further armor plates because in actual combat, as the squad leader, he shouldered command responsibilities and was not as fully armed as a heavily armored assaulter. He must be appropriately clothed and carry more communication equipment, night combat equipment, multi-functional tool kits, etc. without affecting his actions.
The "Phoenix" exoskeleton has a very low threshold for use, and even a strong adult can drive it easily. There is a panel on the wrist of the left arm, and the four data of "toughness", "separation", "energy consumption" and "mobility" can be directly adjusted with the up and down buttons of different colors.
Take "Toughness" as an example. Every time it is adjusted, the rigid restraint of the exoskeleton is enhanced, which is equivalent to the soft armor suddenly straightening into hard armor. It is mostly used in transportation and loading situations. When carrying a log on your back, the rigid constraints are increased and more of the force is transferred to the exoskeleton rather than the person.
As for "separation", it means to release the mounting parts of the exoskeleton one by one until the basic frame is left. Hunters who often need to track mutant beasts over long distances will minimize the weight of their exoskeletons to carry more ammunition supplies.
"Energy consumption", as the name suggests, refers to the consumption of the exoskeleton in its energy state.
Military exoskeletons all use new energy-gathering batteries developed before the war. This battery uses innovative materials and has the same weight and volume as a standard 1-kilogram gold brick. It can supply the "Phoenix" with 1,800 watts under light load. It runs for 7 days at standard power and 4 days at heavy load at the rated power of 2200 watts. The power pack of the "Phoenix" can accommodate three batteries, allowing an exoskeleton infantry, commonly known as armored infantry, to travel 30 to 50 kilometers a day on flat roads without feeling tired.
However, manufacturing concentrated energy batteries requires a large amount of precious metals, especially aluminum. Electrolytic aluminum itself requires a lot of electricity, which did not matter before the war. Nowadays, when resources are so scarce that even the military cannot guarantee sufficient fuel, the electrolytic aluminum industry has greatly shrunk. Countless energy-consuming military exoskeletons are either idle or used in a wasteful manner. "Energy-free state" operation.
The "energyless state" of the exoskeleton is to remove most of the subsystems and weapons, leaving only the most basic framework, which relies on human power to operate and generate electricity for the power pack through the natural movement of the soldiers. It has very little storage. Electric energy, when necessary, obtains an "energy state" time of several hours, and if it becomes an "overload state", it will be shortened to half an hour.
The military knows that using exoskeletons in this way will seriously reduce the life of the machine, but the situation is stronger than people. What is more important, equipment or people? There is never a definite answer to this question.
But fortunately, in the base circle, even a car battery can charge the energy-gathering battery. Shen Rusong just needs to learn how to use it.
The last data, "Mobility", means the different marching postures of soldiers, walking, sprinting, and running. The exoskeleton system needs to adapt to different wheelbases and gyro balance according to the scene.
There is an extremely conspicuous bright red button between the index finger and the thumb of the exoskeleton's right hand. It is the most famous "overdrive" activation button of exoskeleton equipment.
The material of "Phoenix" is steel, not the expensive titanium alloy, so it is generally heavier. Likewise, it is very sturdy and durable, able to withstand very frequent and brief overload vibrations. However, in order to extend the service life and ease of control, most veterans will use a short overload of 5 to 10 seconds to save the total overload time of only 180 seconds.
Overload can increase the overall power output by 20%, which is especially effective during raids. The largest user group of "Phoenix" is the hunters. This group of madmen don't like to use light weapons. They like to use cold weapons to break into the mutant beast's lair and kill. They are used to outnumbering the enemy and pursue killing with one sword in an overloaded state.
That's right, the Jaeger's weapon list includes an alloy sword, which is a smaller version of the broad-bladed sword of the main battle mecha. Just like every Alliance man wants to be a Jaeger, every Jaeger also dreams of becoming a Mecha Pilot.
The second largest user of the "Phoenix" is naturally combat engineers, whose total combat weight when heavily armed generally reaches 130 to 150 kilograms. Full body water-cooled armor and welding helmets, assault shotguns, riot shields, projectiles, combat weapons, and more. If you are not a big and strong man, it will be difficult to drive. However, after assembling an exoskeleton, there are no longer extremely strict requirements on the physical fitness of individual soldiers, and an upper-middle level is enough.
After all personnel are equipped, the armored engineer combat drill will begin.
"Li Hao, Xie Guorong, Xu Shengnan, come out!"
"yes!!!"
Xie Guorong has the strongest physique. He is at the forefront as a heavy-armed assaulter. With the support of his exoskeleton, he effortlessly lifts a bulletproof shield about the height of a person. He holds a drum-type shotgun in his left hand. Only the welding is exposed on his body. A pair of eyes behind the helmet. There is a specially designed circular depression under the shield, allowing him to put the shield on his legs while waiting, thus saving energy.
Li Hao is slightly taller. He likes to talk a lot in his daily life and is unambiguous in training. He worked as a machine gunner, using a heavy-barreled Type 80 squad machine gun. The equipment was the same as Xie Guorong. After the battle started, he would directly accompany the assaulter in action, stand behind him, share some of the pressure on the assaulter, and even Said the machine gun was placed directly on his shoulder and fired! Break in with extremely violent firepower!
As the squad leader, Shen Rusong will not fight at the forefront as an assaulter or machine gunner. His duty is to lead the squad. He usually stands slightly back, coordinating the actions of the soldiers. Therefore, he will naturally be a support rifleman. He can adjust the armor to be lighter to facilitate movement, or he can throw tactical projectiles for machine gunners and riflemen, carry more ammunition, or carry a single weapon on his back. Rocket launchers, rifles with grenades, etc. Under certain conditions, the rifleman will bring a special engineer backpack, which contains multiple high-energy explosives and blasting devices. Why engage in dangerous close combat with the enemy if you have the choice? The building collapsed directly, including people and people!
Standing at the end is Xu Shengnan, who shoulders the medical responsibility of the team. It comes with a full set of battlefield medical equipment. Since she needs sensitivity the most, except for the hard ceramic bulletproof inserts laid on her chest, there is no protection for other parts of her body. As for weapons, she still carries a Type 80 caseless rifle. If she wants, she can also carry a lighter submachine gun.
What distinguishes combat engineers from ordinary infantry is not only the strong armor and powerful close-range violent firepower. The most important thing is that combat engineers will have engineering knowledge and use engineering technology and equipment to complete tasks that are difficult for light infantry. Used as a "breaking hammer", it is good at disrupting the enemy's lines, seizing positions in the melee, and conquering the most stubborn fortress! Sweep the most complex ruins!
As the drill whistle sounded, the four-person team standing outside the simulated building took action immediately!
"Charge!" Xie Guorong shouted, blasting the obstacles in front of him with the shotgun in his hand, and kicked them away with his big feet! At the same time as he broke the door, the flash bomb thrown by Shen Rusong exploded in the room. The strong sonic boom and dazzling flash were irresistible to humans and animals, but the combat engineers wearing welding helmets were immune.
Pushing Xie Guorong's shoulder and back, Li Hao's machine gun fire completely suppressed the Blue Army. The Blue Army who dared to fight back were shot full of white ash as soon as they came forward, and had no choice but to lie on the ground and pretend to be dead. The Blue Army uses low-charge rubber bullets, which are extremely painful when hit, but for combat engineers with the dual protection of exoskeleton and armor, this level is completely scratching the itch. Real small-caliber bullets You can't hurt them either, so you have to talk about feelings? It should feel like a hammer hitting your chest through a thick dictionary.
Seeing the Blue Army hiding in the safe room protected by the steel door, Shen Rusong and the others smiled at each other and assembled the explosives in an orderly manner. With the exoskeleton, they could demolish the building very quickly, and they didn't have to worry about the debris splashed out during cutting. , and even stray bullets. They blasted through the steel door and threw grenades inside.
That's why training is so troublesome. Generally speaking, they will just blow up the load-bearing wall, then pat their butts and leave.
