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97 – Reinhardt’s technology is the best in the world (3)

‘Artillery is the god of modern warfare.’

Iosif Stalin, Marshal of Steel.

‘God is on the side of the army with the strongest artillery.’

Napoleon Bonaparte, ruler of Europe.

The outstanding commanders who shook the world once in a while cried out for artillery. As such, artillery is a branch that plays a very important role in warfare.

Of course, there is a strange feeling of being pushed back by the magician, but if the range of the artillery is increased in the future and the development of weapons such as high-explosive and magic explosives accelerates.

A class with insane potential that at some point far exceeds the firepower support of magicians.

In reality, it took only 40 years to develop from field artillery of the Napoleonic era to high-explosive self-propelled guns capable of destroying concrete buildings.

How much more so in a world where magic exists.

Every time the year changes, unimaginable new weapons come out. From an airship to a biplane, from a biplane to a twin, from a twin to a jet fighter.

It is not only the Air Force that is undergoing the most dramatic development.

The cavalry, wielding sabers on horseback and plotting assault tactics, transforms into armor covered in steel and emitting a terrifying engine sound.

Infantrymen, too, will have bloody battle rifles in their hands that can pulverize dozens of rounds in a matter of seconds.

In reality, the development of technology would have been suppressed for various reasons, but unfortunately, this is a world where the Deus Ex Machina called magic exists.

It was not unreasonable for an armored vehicle that was obviously a light tank to suddenly pop out with over-technology such as reactive armor or composite armor.

Because this is the part where Hearts of General is different from other strategy simulation games.

Depending on how the user behaves, bizarre weapons may appear beyond one turn without taking the normal development route.

But the problem is.

Until now, if everything had been handled within the established standards of the game system.

Now I had to move ‘directly’ based on the knowledge in the game and the knowledge I had accumulated during my time in the military.

Absolutely perfect hyper realism.

Fortunately, I had a pretty good understanding of the Reinhardt Empire’s artillery operation tactics and artillery weapons.

It reached the point where even against Johannes, the incumbent imperial cavalry captain, the horse could work to some extent.

“So you’re saying you’ve developed a weapon that can completely replace the 12-pound flat-firing gun currently used by the Ukrnians?”

“This item boasts a longer range than that. The operation concept itself is different from the 12-pound gun, which is specialized for direct and short-range support.”

Johannes’ eyes narrowed. He seemed to question the authenticity of my words.

“It is a gun that can be used without having to re-aim after firing by applying recoil only to the barrel rather than the entire gun.”

“I am not underestimating Ukraine, but…… Considering the industrial power of your country, which I know, I doubt whether it can achieve that level of achievement.”

“It is the captain’s heart to believe.”

As I smirked, Johannes’ face grew even more complex.

To be honest, yes, we only had blueprints for now. Even though the prototype had not been produced, the concept of the ‘juto-reclining seat machine’, which corresponds to the base technology, was established.

Commonly known as the ‘Grizzly’ 57mm Howitzer.

As soon as I conveyed this idea to the Ukrnian Artillery Corps, which had almost no mana, they were hungry for new weapons and immediately took a place in the Technical Research Department.

By applying magic tools of wind and water attributes right under the gun barrel, he succeeded in effectively suppressing the recoil when fired.

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Anyway, it was still a form close to a fixed cannon, based on the results of the experiment using mock bullets.

If we continue to research and experiment, we may be able to produce a self-made weapon comparable to Haojie’s main field artillery in the early days.

In fact, the development of Reinhardt’s recumbent field artillery based on AI took an extra year from the start of the game, so it is also correct that we have a technological edge now.

So it’s not 100% funky.

“Reinhardt’s technology will be overwhelmingly superior to that of Ukraine as well as any other country in the world. But there must be some deficiencies in some areas.”

“Hmm…… It certainly makes sense.”

Once we got over half way. From now on, it’s all about how you brush your teeth.

“As much as I was very impressed with the Moldoke armored train, I hope we can talk about how we can help each other.”

I handed Johannes the carefully folded note from my pocket. It was the address prepared in advance before the party started.

“I will be staying here in Reinhardt for about a month with Brigadier Sonny Zeppelin.”

“I see. If it’s Deoronto 8th Avenue, it’s not far from where I’m staying.”

“Because I am not familiar with the geography of Reinhalt. Let’s have a meal together sometime.”

“Good.”

As Johannes said, he put the note I gave him into his front pocket.

“Let me contact you that way.”

“I’ll be waiting for you. Then we have to look elsewhere.”

I flinched and turned around to look at the next exhibit with Lumia.

Anyway, it felt like I had already made my first personal connection.

***

Aside from Count Petrinand’s airship and armored train, there were quite a few things to see. Like Reinhardt’s technological prowess, the level of personal firearms was very high.

We are using rear-loading muskets made by Breton, but bolt action rifles close to Mauser rifles were already in circulation.

In fact, if it weren’t for me, who already knows the relevant information in detail, Reinhardt would have developed it first, not in Ukraine.

As much as it took several months to establish a simple concept.

Compared to Reinhalt, Ukraine’s technical capabilities, which were disastrous, were being revealed.

In addition to that, from ultra early trucks to communication equipment. Although it will take a little more time to mass-produce it in earnest, it can be said that it is the most advanced and technologically advanced country among all the countries on the continent.

‘If I could make it an ally, it would be perfect.’

After the invasion of the Soviet Empire, the Reinhalt Empire invades Ukraine from the south as a ‘mediation’ dimension at the same time as the ‘protection’ army of the Free Democratic Republic of Fru crosses the border.

It is better than an empire that causes actual war, but it is a clear enemy country.

But that’s just a story under normal circumstances.

In the end, the reason the Reinhardt Empire participated in the Ukrnian Front was to prevent the expansion of the Free Democratic Republic of Fru.

Anyway, a weak country. If that’s not enough, if it’s torn into three pieces, it won’t be a big threat from that point on.

After destroying the useless country, it was to use it as a kind of buffer zone.

Then, on the other hand, what if he became a valuable friend to Reinhardt? No, what if it’s a waste of giving to other people even if they’re not friends, but what if it’s a country like ‘Gyereuk’ that’s ambiguous even if I take it?

In the end, the relationship between countries is a logic based on pure gain.

In the world we lived in before, the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan on the grounds that it was not ‘profitable’.

The Afghan government forces, which boasted of superb equipment, captured the capital in less than a week from the Taliban, who operated only armed trucks.

However, what about the case of Ukraine—a country whose motive was the Ukraine of this world?

Wasn’t Ukraine’s determination to be strong despite its poor performance against Russia, the world’s second-largest military power? All sorts of weapons were supplied to Ukraine, and Russia was forced to pull out with much more serious damage than expected.

‘That is the value we should aim for.’

The ravages of war in Ukraine are probably unstoppable. However, it will be enough to prevent the entire country from being swallowed up and all the people suffering from being torn apart.

Assuming the Soviet Empire as the first enemy country, maximize diplomatic relations with the countries around it. The more complicated the diplomacy is, the more hesitant to attack Ukraine, and if the Ukrnian army skillfully responds to it, the war can surely be entrenched.

What the Imperial Alliance, including the Soviet Empire, wants is westward expansion.

If Ukraine successfully blocks the first step of its expansion, Reinhardt and other powers will see this tiny nation again.

Perhaps the checks of other countries, who were not happy with the empire in terms of consumption, might also come in. There are no eternal alliances, and the ‘imperialistic’ ideology, the ruling spirit of the Empire, is to bite and hunt those weaker than oneself, regardless of friend or foe.

And that’s how the first day of the fair ended.

“Captain Enoch Levandel, are you there?”

A rare ‘build-up’ opportunity to realize that idea has arrived.

“This is Cavalry Captain Johannes Weissenberg. I’m here with Dr. Mercedes, the main researcher of our Moldoke armored train. The doctor is very interested in the captain’s theory—”

“I’m leaving right now!!”

That’s with the giant of the Reinhardt Empire’s technological innovation world.