In fact, there are some subtexts that Bangura did not say, but the meaning has been expressed. This tank was designed as a consumable from the beginning. It was completely prepared for large-scale wars. Its essence is that it is cheap and As long as the armor's combat effectiveness is adequate, as long as it can match enemy targets of the same level, its mission will be accomplished——
It can be said that it is a very cold and practical industrial style, without any "admiration" for machinery at all. It is really in line with the temperament of the forging world of Ulan Huda. Wandering in the dark outer land for tens of thousands of years has long made the machinery of this world The members of the order gave up a lot of red tape. In order to survive, they put practicality first. They no longer care about so many stereotypes and customs. They are proficient in change and creation, and they are all based on practicality.
Without restraint, this can create a huge destructive force.
Fortunately, there is still power to restrain them.
"Doesn't it have a name yet?"
Soshiyan asked a somewhat strange question, and Bangura replied:
"The development number of this model of main battle tank is OKB-520, also known as Project 520."
Soshyan turned to look at the others.
"What do you think about this 520 project? You can speak freely."
Forging Master Ben was the first to speak.
"Regiment Commander, Director Bangura, no disrespect, but I must point out a few issues. First of all, as a main armored force that has to gallop on various front lines, with only one main gun and one coaxial cannon, does it have the firepower? Too weak? If it is to be used as a human main battle tank, it will not only have to face enemy armored targets, but also a large number of infantry and small units. It would be too much to expect the coaxial machine gun to deal with such enemies. We are optimistic, and there may be Eldar among the enemies. Opponents like the Tyranids, which can be incredibly fast, do not have all-round coverage of firepower, and can easily fall into a situation where they are unable to use their strength."
"Second point, I also think that this turntable automatic loader is quite effective when used in tanks, but is it really more reliable than a loader? In addition, I look at the structure of this loader. I'm afraid it can't load what you mentioned. 40 rounds of artillery shells, right? According to visual inspection, the maximum is about 25 rounds. So if 40 rounds are actually packed in, some of the shells will have to stay with the crew. Finally, I must emphasize that this tank does not come from any STC. , the second is not based on the functional modification of existing tanks, but a piece of the characteristics of several tanks, plus some unknown new designs, and a lot of tampering and weakening to form a freak. This is naked As a technical sergeant of the Astartes, I cannot judge anyone based on the laws of the Adeptus Mechanicus for transgressing the boundaries, but I have been to Mars for nearly ten years for further study, and I am very clear about Mars' attitude towards this kind of behavior."
As he spoke, he looked at Soshyan.
"Legion Commander, this is not a technical issue or a tactical issue. This is a very serious political issue, enough to set off a punitive expedition against us from Mars."
Bangura immediately defended himself and said:
"Sergeant, first of all, is it a somewhat biased tactical thought to expect one weapon to solve all situations? We all know that the consequences of being greedy for big things and seeking perfection can often only lead to accomplishing nothing, not to mention that since the Empire gave birth to weapons like tanks, Is there any tank that completely ignores whether there are infantry or other equipment covering it? We have so much armor and so many weapons, why do we have to expect one tank to beat all types of enemies to be qualified? 520 The tactical goal of the project is very clear, which is to provide frontline support for the infantry, or to fight against the enemy's armor, or to cluster together to form an armored spearhead to attack the enemy's defense line. It is that simple. All its designs are for these three tasks, armor, The three indicators of maneuverability and firepower are also very balanced. In addition, it does not mean that it can only have current weapons. The roof of Object 520 can also be equipped with weapons controlled by the commander such as heavy explosive bombs. Also, pay attention to the body of the vehicle. side."
Bangura walked to the side of the car and pointed at the metal protrusions.
"We have also reserved a weapon basket hanger. If we really consider strengthening the firepower, we can connect an external unmanned laser turret or an automatic gun turret. We can add a weapon control hand position next to the commander, which can be controlled by remote control. The automatic weapons on both sides of the vehicle body. As for whether the machines are reliable for mortals, I don’t think this is a problem or an issue worth discussing. People will get tired, panic, and even rebel, but machines will not. Since you have studied on Mars, Why do you still think that people are more reliable than machines? I don’t deny the issue of ammunition capacity, but I think this is a small shortcoming that can be accepted, and it is not something that cannot be ruled out. After all, not every battle necessarily requires so many shells, that’s only in the most extreme case.”
At this time, Bangura showed his very human and very radical side. He took two steps back and forth with his partially modified legs, and then pointed at the tank structure diagram on the flexible screen.
"Have you ever thought about how the ancestors of mankind survived the long night into space and stood among all races in the galaxy in the era when there was no STC? Did all STCs appear out of thin air? STC was not created , that’s just a relic. Human beings can survive on stc for ten thousand or twenty thousand years. What about thirty thousand years? What about forty thousand years later? Can stc make human civilization immortal? What makes human beings great is always wisdom and creativity. And the spirit of not being afraid of hardships, rather than relying on the wisdom of our ancestors. No matter how great our ancestors are, it doesn't mean much to us now. Losing technology is not the most terrible thing, but the loss of re-development of technology is the most terrible thing. The courage, "Stop thinking, and don't study any new technologies, because it will bring demons and disasters." The subspace has terrorized humans for ten thousand years. We humans often boast of our courage and fearlessness. This sounds like Is it ridiculous or sad!?"
The foundry master did not give in, but spread his hands.
"But this is not a reason for us to face the wrath of Mars, unless you have a way to deal with the hundreds of Titans and countless Skitarii. Within the empire, all truth ultimately comes to the fist, and Mars...has... It has educated many forge worlds and organizations with its fists, and even the founding group Iron Hands had to succumb."
"alright."
Soshyan raised his hand to interrupt the foundry master.
"We are only talking about the tank itself and nothing else."
This sentence was actually an answer. Bangura looked happy, and Ben could only retreat helplessly.
