Extraordinary Sailing

"Fight me back, load each turret with scorching bombs! Prepare the mortars! Let them go!"

Gunpowder smoke filled the air, and the middle-aged army commander of the Cyrus Empire, whose forehead was stained with blood, swung his command saber hoarsely.

boom! boom! boom!

Orange-red cannon flames flickered.

The air trembled, and solid shells like locusts splashed huge water around the steel battleship in the distance.

But even if the terrifying shells win by quantity, a few sporadic shells can hit the opponent's ship, but it's just like a mosquito bite.

By the time the opponent's battleship retreated a little, it was completely out of range of the fort.

Only a limited number of breech-loading rifled guns "imported" from Tulip can still threaten the opponent.

I want to send sailing warships to drive away, but there is no wind now!

The disgraced garrison on the shore responsible for coastal defense seemed to be able to hear the laughter on the battleship at this moment, and their faces turned dark.

Indeed, Sirius, who was the world's number one sea power ten years ago, is still equipped with a large number of outdated front-mounted smoothbore guns, which is really embarrassing.

Of course it wasn't that Sirius didn't want to change clothes.

It is because they have rejected industrialization for too long in the past tens of hundreds of years, so that they have seriously lagged behind in metallurgy, warship design, weapon manufacturing, etc.

Even the locking structure of the rear-loading rifled gun cannot guarantee the pass rate, let alone the [Full Heavy Artillery Battleship] whose dominance has been recognized by all countries.

In the era of sailing warships, the power of technology was not so obvious, and it could still be made up for by elite personnel, but now, ten years later, they can no longer even see the taillights of other people's cars.

Even now, the Cyrus Empire still has three legendary warships [Royal Alfonso], [Glory God], and [Porseflower], as well as the two titled knights "Supreme Knight" and "Steel Furnace" .

However, the dominance of the imperial navy is much lower than when the world pattern was initially formed after the battle for supremacy ended.

It even reached the point where the up-and-coming star Palme d'Or Federation blocked the door in this pioneering area.

On the bridge of the steel battleship, a group of naval officers of the Palme d'Or are all happy:

"Hahaha, the Sirius Empire also has today. It circles around the island, and our Falcon will block this pioneering island of Sirius today.

I'd like to see how long the empire's largest airship supply point in the 'Broken Star Sea' can last? Will the exploration process of the 'Broken Star Sea' come to a standstill? "

The "Full Heavy Artillery Battleship" first sent to the sea by the "Tulip Alliance".

It is one of the largest and most complex war weapon systems ever created by mankind, and it is also the only strategic weapon platform equipped with ocean-going strike means, so it has long been valued by all naval powers.

[International League of Democracy] is of course no exception.

In the [International League of Democracy], which dreams of letting the "Light of Democracy" shine on the world, the new generation of naval elites who have gradually grown up have also put forward their own naval strategic thinking.

The value of the navy lies in controlling the sea, seizing and guaranteeing a firm command of the sea. A strong navy will help the [International League of Democracy] effectively control the sea, and under this premise, make full use of the huge benefits it brings.

This is especially true for the "broken sea of ​​stars" where gold is everywhere. Whoever can control this incomparably rich sea will win the future of the material world.

Under the guidance of this ideology, seizing control of the sea is the fundamental purpose of naval strategy!

Therefore, the sea lines of communication all over the world are the lifelines of all sea power countries, including the Tulip Alliance.

Not only the military and naval power, but even the lifeblood of the economy and the survival of the entire country are closely related to the safety and consolidation of the sea line of communication.

Democratic countries dare not attack the mainland of the [Monarch Shield] monarchy located in the source continent.

However, it is possible to destroy the lines of communication, sink, injure or paralyze the merchant ships of the [Monarch's Shield] country, and harass the naval bases and resource development bases scattered across the sea.

Of course, these are hypothetical attack strategies that are still on paper, but they believe that with the advancement of the democratic process, this plan will be put into practice sooner or later.

However, it is limited by the significant gap in the industrial base between the two.

The military and engineers of the [International Democratic League] also made corresponding adjustments to their own battleship building plan.

Just like cruisers like the fifth-tier ships and sixth-tier ships in the Age of Sails, in order to achieve the main strategic goal of "breaking diplomatic relations", they launched the [High-speed Cruiser] on the basis of the [Full Heavy Artillery Battleship]!

It absorbs the characteristics of the original [Gariott-type heavy cruiser], adopts relatively high speed and strong firepower, and matches with thinner armor.

To achieve the effect of "those who can catch up to it can't beat it, and those who can beat it can't catch up to it", trying to replicate Tulip's feat of overthrowing Sirius.

Just like the current [High Speed ​​Cruiser City Defense Class Falcon].

[Full Heavy Artillery Battleship Dreadnought Class] has a speed of 24 knots, but [High Speed ​​Cruiser City Defense Class] has reached a speed of 26 knots.

[Warship data]: 138.1 meters x 14.7 meters x 4.7 meters; displacement: 4,800 tons; crew: 480.

[Armment]: 2 single-tube 152mm/50 times the diameter main naval gun (range 12,800 meters); 10 single-tube 102mm/50 times the diameter secondary gun; 4 single-tube 47mm rapid-fire guns; 2 450mm torpedo tubes.

Today's action is just a small test of [Falcon].

The root cause is that the "God of Sleep" Ketuart and the "Angel of Justice" Erhut, who couldn't swallow the breath of dying and surviving, instructed the "Federation of the Palme d'Or" to provoke trouble.

I dare not go directly to Tulip, so it makes sense to pick a soft persimmon.

"Hehe, the two demon gods, 'God of Trick' and 'God of Wilderness', are more research-spirited than many demigods in the material world, and this [fast cruiser] also adapts to local conditions."

Avoiding the topic of Liwena, Aiwen, a technical expert, commented on [Falcon], and there was no surprise in his tone.

As human beings continue to explore the interior of the "Broken Star Sea".

After laying down the seal plug of the earth veins, the chaotic celestial phenomena in the "Broken Star Sea" has been improved, and the "fog of war" has gradually dissipated before the eyes of human beings.

Using the mind link and electromagnetic wave communication, without relying on the magic element's [mind network], it is natural to be able to have a panoramic view of this area.

Moreover, the [Faceless Men] all over the Palme d'Or Federation and the Lowland Republic have already passed back the enemy's intelligence in a steady stream.

Although the demon gods who were captured by the evil gods never appeared again.

However, the "God of the Wilderness" Cassie Moral should have been absorbed by the evil god because she possessed the field of [science], and her value was not comparable to that of other demon gods.

And the devil technology [power core · steam ball] naturally fell into the hands of the evil god, and was also applied to this new type of warship.

It's just that the [ship-borne analysis machine] is the exclusive skill of the "Cult of Steam and Mechanics", and it is also one of the peak technology representatives of the steam age, but it is not equipped on the battleships of the Federation of Palme d'Or.

Although the design idea is novel, it still does not threaten Tulip's dominance over the sea, especially when the [Super Fearless Class] that uses an oil-fired boiler is launched, well, everything is very attractive!

At this moment.

[Mind Network] suddenly connected to a remote communication.

A noble lady wearing a crown of jewels and a court dress was projected in front of Ivan.

Her long black hair was coiled on top of her head, her appearance was excellent, her figure was as thin as paper, and with her pitiful eyes, her temperament was like a piece of fragile and precious porcelain, which was very in line with the aesthetics of nobles.

Her real identity is the mother of Emperor Cyrus Aldrich, Empress Dowager Teresa.

At this time, the young empress dowager was full of anxiety:

"Dear Your Majesty Garriott, I just received a message. Please be sure to lend a helping hand"

'coming! '

A group of women around Ai Wen glanced at each other and hid aside gossipingly.

Ignored them, and after a little greeting, Aiwen was straightforward:

"Don't worry, it is Billy Foll's [Fearless Iron Throne], which is also the principality's main battleship, taking over from [Black Sea Pearl] in the 'Broken Star Sea'.

I'll send them and some armed airships to the rescue.

In addition, you can talk about the expanded arms sales plan you mentioned last time. "

"Really?! We have absolutely no problems with the "Reign Reformation Plan" and the "International Gold Pound System"!"

Teresa didn't expect to get such a surprise when she asked for help, her beautiful eyes were full of stars.

"Of course, but the price."

The industrial foundation is there, and strategic platforms like battleships are not something anyone can build if they want to. Even if they are built, they are far from the speed of shipbuilding like Phalitis and Garriott.

What's more, the Cyrus Empire barely had any industrial foundation ten years ago, no matter how hard the Empress Dowager tried to govern, she would not be able to catch up in a short time.

This is not a problem that can be overcome by relying on a few geniuses.

After confirming again and again that this sudden happiness was not a dream, the young empress dowager across the street folded her hands on her chest and made a solemn promise to him:

"Your Majesty Garriott, thank you for your generosity. I know that there were some small misunderstandings between our two countries, but I will show my sincerity in the future.

Next time you come to the Dome Palace, I will definitely make you feel at home.

By the way, don't worry, this is a secret between us, and I will not let His Majesty the 'Rose Crown' know. "

"Huh! Huh? No, no, no, what a secret, don't talk about it casually."

Ai Wen glanced around and quickly waved his hands to argue.

"understand"

The Empress Dowager Teresa had already hung up the communication with a smile on her face, and the majesty on her face had replaced the weakness and helplessness just now.

I thought to myself:

Who doesn't know that the two of you haven't been clear all these years, the unmarried Her Majesty the Queen moved directly to White Swan Castle to live there for a long time.

Dare to say that you are as innocent as water, and treat everyone else as blind?

If there is really no problem at all, I will send you the head of my dead husband as a wine glass!

Philip II Underground: I.

Feeling Olivia and Rivina's half-smile eyes, Ivan coughed lightly and connected to the command post of the 'Broken Star Sea'.

"Order."

To be honest, Aiwen and Liwena really don't mind fighting a proxy war now.

Relying on Tulip's naval strength, which is now number one in the world, the two of them are full of confidence.

For the feudal dynasties of [Monarch's Shield], redesigning the top-level design of the country like the tulip countries is difficult, but it is not impossible.

Moreover, no matter how similar this "royalty innovation system" is to other countries, it is almost impossible to surpass tulips.

For the Tulip Alliance, which has already sat on the throne of the number one power.

National endowment, national credit and institutional environment are the three most important intangible wealth. Without these foundations, even if Aiwen rises suddenly, they will definitely not be able to support the wall with mud.

And these things are difficult to replicate by other countries. Of course, Ivan doesn't want them to copy it either.

The only expectation for them is to be able to serve as Tulip's helper in the confrontation between [Royal Power] and [Capital], and form a confrontation with [International Democratic League] from politics, culture to military.

Of course, the base camp of the Cyrus Empire, a monarchy country, cannot be let go, not only because they border the Lowlands and the Palme d'Or in the Source Continent and the New World respectively, and Empress Theresa, who was born in the Lowlands, is also far older than Philip II. Much more enlightened.

If this card is used well, it is definitely enough for Low Land and Palme d'Or to have a hard drink.

It's just that no one would have imagined that the Tulip Alliance, Cyrus Empire, and Lowland Republic, which were still fighting to death ten years ago, would reappear in this role ten years later.