Chapter 751: Chapter 593 Explanation (Second Update)
“How could there not be any, didn’t Qian Chengxue also pilot a cha for scouting?”
Su Mo replied, not understanding.
“Lord Su Mo, hear out, Qian Chengxue uses an endurance model, her cha’s main body is an insect, and it has wings at the back, primarily relying on Biological Wings for flight, which consus extrely low energy. The one you have is different, a pure combat type, and moreover, it’s a heavy-class one, totally dependent on the propulsion device on the back for flight, which consus a lot of energy. Let put it plainly, Qian Chengxue’s could fly for a year without much of a problem, and most importantly, she’s on a mission assigned by the GT departnt. Right now, you don’t have any special mission to execute.”
Obic explained to Su Mo, biting the bullet.
“Then the endurance of mine is too short, I just used it for one escort and one battle, after that, I scouted for nearly a month, and then it ran out of energy, it’s definitely the internal power that’s not up to scratch!”
Su Mo replied with a slight frown.
“Lord Su Mo, you can’t think like that, how big is your cha, how many tons does it weigh? How much energy does it consu with each movent? That it allowed you to operate for over a month is already quite impressive. Take a close look at Shiris and the others, who else uses a Generation IV cha to just run around everywhere? Normally, unless absolutely necessary, you’d never use a Generation IV cha, let alone for scouting purposes.”
Obic patiently continued to explain to Su Mo.
“Alright, I got it, but now that there’s no energy left, it still needs to be replaced.”
Su Mo replied, resigned.
Obic, with a pained expression, said to Su Mo, “Lord Su Mo, let put it this way, the GT departnt allocates only one set of spare nuclear fuel rods for each Generation IV cha. Once they’re used up, that’s it. And even when replacing the spare rods, you’d normally need to submit a written application. You must have a formal reason to be able to get them replaced, it’s not just sothing you can do whenever you want.”
“Really? You need to apply to change an energy source? Isn’t that making a mountain out of a molehill?”
“You’re wrong to say that, Lord Su Mo. Changing the nuclear fuel rods in a Generation IV Biological cha is no small matter. It’s just that you’re an exception because the cha is your own, and Lord Spade has specifically instructed us to turn a blind eye regarding your matters; all the approvals that could be granted have been, just to spare you from writing those tedious application forms. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, even people like Rose would need to file reports to use a Generation IV cha even once, let alone use it as freely as you do. For changing to a spare set of fuel rods, if it were soone else, without a business reason and without a written application explaining it, they wouldn’t even think about it.”
Obic explained the seriousness of the matter, bit by bit.
“Alright, I understand. Then please help change to the spare set, but can you get a better set of fuel rods that last a bit longer?”
Su Mo said, feeling a headache coming on.
“Lord Su Mo, don’t doubt , I definitely haven’t given you any substandard ones. The nuclear fuel rods everyone’s using are in sets of ten; all produced by the Jikaluo Company from Country O, model HGS-01, and their quality ets standards. But there are indeed better nuclear fuel rods.”
Obic’s eyes suddenly lit up as he spoke.
“Oh? What other types of nuclear fuel rods are there?”
Su Mo asked curiously.
“There are two other models. One is obtained from Batak Planet and the Imprisoned Planet Fortress, containing nuclear fuel of quite high quality, with twice the endurance capacity of the Jikaluo Company’s HGS-01 rods. Another kind is the Generation IV nuclear fuel rods purchased from Star Ring City, with three tis the endurance of the basic models. In addition, using the latter two types of nuclear fuel rods has another benefit: the Generation IV cha receives a power boost, enhancing its performance.”
Obic, no longer wearing a bitter face, introduced them to Su Mo with anticipation.
“Then just replace it with the best ones.”
Su Mo’s eyes sparkled as he spoke.
“Lord Su Mo, you do realize this cos out of your own pocket? Are you paying by card or with Star Coin exchange tickets?”
Obic asked excitedly.
“Ah, isn’t this supposed to be covered by the GT departnt?”
Su Mo was a little dazed by what Obic said.
“Lord Su Mo, didn’t the GT departnt issue you a rulebook? Let explain then. If your cha suffered wear and tear during official duties, not to ntion replacing spare energy sources, even if your cha is severely damaged, we’ll cover all the costs for free; that’s the Federation Governnt’s responsibility. However, this is private use, and the nature is different. Let put it this way, any unnecessary cha projects, modifications, or parts replacents must be paid for by you, and that’s the sa for everyone,” Obic said.
“How much does it cost?”
Su Mo asked with a headache.
“A set of nuclear fuel rods produced by the Jikaluo Company costs 1 million Star Coins, those scavenged from relics cost 3 million, and those purchased by Star Ring City cost 5 million,” Obic explained with a smile on his face.
Upon hearing the prices, Su Mo was stunned as if struck by a bolt of lightning; only then did he realize the severity of the situation.
“That’s so expensive! You’re not ripping off, are you?”
“I wouldn’t dare to rip you off. These are the standard prices. Look if you don’t believe .”
Obic tapped on his tablet a few tis, called up the inventory and the price list, and handed it to Su Mo to see.
Looking at the series of zeroes displayed, Su Mo was speechless.
He suddenly felt a pain in his heart. Operating a fourth-generation cha wasn’t much different from burning money. All the money he made from working hard up until now probably didn’t even cover the cost of the fuel he used.
“Isn’t this too expensive? Who can afford this? The earnings aren’t even enough to cover the expenses.”
“Lord Su Mo, as I’ve told you, no one uses fourth-generation chas for casual scouting. The maintenance costs of a fourth-generation cha are extrely high,” Obic said earnestly.
Taking a deep breath, Su Mo finally understood why the Federation only maintained a few fourth-generation chas.
With such exorbitant costs, who could afford to maintain them?
Really, when it’s not your money, it doesn’t hurt, but when it cos to spending your own, that’s when you realize how painful it is.
“Obic, let ask you sothing. If I run out of this set of spare energy, does that an I’ll have to pay for the next one myself?” Su Mo asked.
“Yes, and Lord Su Mo, you’d better not be reckless. If an ergency mission requires you and your cha doesn’t have energy, we will install a fuel rod as an ergency asure. But afterwards, you’ll face a heavy fine as well as disciplinary action, which would be even more costly,” Obic quickly made it clear to Su Mo, lest he act on an impulse and cause a problem.
“So expensive, who can afford that?”
Su Mo couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions.
“Lord Su Mo, you’re wrong to say that. People like Lord Shiris have frequently used paid services. But they’re not paying out of their own pockets, it’s the tycoons and capitals supporting them who foot the bill. Of course, this isn’t for nothing. This is also why people like Lord Shiris have to do so things in return for them,” Obic said with a smile. Of course, his words also carried a hint of a reminder.
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