Chapter 3983 Roles Reversed
Ves eventually approved Janassa and Tifi's proposals despite his many doubts on their comrcial viability.
The Design Departnt should not limit itself to developing humanoid chs. Janassa and Tifi were the closest thing to bestial ch designers that the Larkinson Clan had at its disposal, so Ves was keen for them to develop this aspect further.
Most chs utilized by people ca in the form of humanoid chs, but that did not an that bestial chs had no value. They were just a bit harder for ch pilots to master and weren't as versatile in different battle situations.
However, as long as they fought under ideal conditions, they could easily burst more power than humanoid chs!
Ves felt that his clan should have at least one ch legion that fielded bestial chs. How could the clan of the Golden Cat live up to its symbolism if it didn't field a single feline ch model?
He felt it was only right for his clan to deploy thousands of ferocious tiger chs on the battlefield in the future!
"Wait a minute. Why do I feel like I have to make this happen at all costs?"
His eyes narrowed in suspicion. Was he being influenced by Goldie? Had he beco irrationally obsessed about developing tiger chs just so that his clan could overwhelm its enemies by unleashing a sea of cat-like chs?
"Well, it's fine." Ves shrugged.
He felt that it wasn't so bad to raise a troop centered around tiger chs in the future.
After he obtained enough information about Janassa and Tifi's plans, he turned to the final pair of Journeyn in the eting room.
"Sara, Dulo, do you plan to work on this ti?"
"I already have a busy schedule." Sara Voiken spoke up. "My expertise is needed in many different ch design projects, most notably the expert ch design projects. On top of that, I think it is extrely important for to be extensively involved in the aforentioned Mauler Project. Since the heavy tiger ch is ant to withstand a lot of damage, I should make sure its armor system can handle all of the physical stresses of combat. This doesn't leave with ti to pursue any other projects."
Ves frowned a bit. He was a little disappointed. Sara Voiken would definitely be able to design a decent space knight if she wanted to. However, she was in the sa position as him. Her specialty was just too useful to set aside. Every project could benefit from her specialty.
He increased his resolve to hire another defense-oriented Journeyman in the next recruitnt wave. The Design Departnt shouldn't have to be dependent on just a single key ch designer to service all of the defense requirents of its ch design projects!
"I understand." He said. "The current wave of design projects are too important to us. Whether it is an expert ch such as the C-Man Project or a comrcial ch with amazing sales potential such as my Tutor Project, it is extrely important to ensure that their defensive paraters do not fall behind. The more durable they beco, the more we are able to persuade our custors to entrust the lives of their ch pilots to our dependable products."
"Those are my thoughts as well." Sara Voiken nodded.
"I don't want your ability to develop your own chs to grow rusty, though. I hope you will be able to co up with a good ch concept for the next design round."
"It will depend on how busy I beco." Sara Voiken stated. "If there are too many expert ch design projects, I will end up in the sa position as now. Don't get wrong, sir. I enjoy working with expert chs. They are much more powerful than the machines that I am accustod to working with. It is a gift for to be able to make so many contributions to high-end ch designs."
"That is understandable, but don't forget that standard chs are the root of our profession. The majority of our custors and clients are still regular ch pilots. They need the protection that only ch designers can provide to them. In ti, our Design Departnt will welco more defensive specialists, so you won't be as short on ti in the future."
Sara Voiken didn't have any comnts regarding this. The Larkinson Clan was too big for only a single defense-oriented ch designer. She possessed enough confidence in her abilities and did not fear additional competition.
In fact, having a like-minded colleague in the Larkinson Clan would probably be helpful for her progression as she could hold frequent exchanges with her fellow defensive specialists!
"What about you, Dulo? Your schedule is not as busy as none of the ch design projects that we have discussed so far involve spear weapons."
"That is correct, sir. I have been working on several potential ideas. It is not that difficult to co up with decent chs that perform adequately in different scenarios, but that is not enough to develop a product that can generate sufficient revenue. After I attempted to devise a spearman ch that can be of much greater value by combining it with one of your glows, I think I have ended up with a good idea."
The male Voiken sibling uploaded his draft design to the central projection.
It turned out that Dulo Voiken visualized a landbound spearman ch. It was a relatively simple design and did not appear to feature too many bells and whistles.
Its fra was solid but not too heavy. It was capable of wielding a variety of spears, but preferred to carry a longer one that allowed it to strike its target without getting too close.
"This looks like an ordinary spearman ch." Ves comnted. "It doesn't have a flight system so it can't fight in space. What use does it have and what are its selling points?"
To Ves, the spearman ch looked generic. There was nothing that imdiately stood out to him. Its spear looked normal and its fra did not look as if it could deliver a powerful blow outside of performing a charge attack. Its armor layers weren't too thick so the ch wasn't able to endure too much damage either.
Perhaps the only clear positive point of this ch was that its mobility should be higher than normal. Its legs looked as if they could support a faster running speed. The ch was also equipped with compact boosters that could give the spearman ch a short-term speed boost.
Before Dulo could unveil its role, Ketis spoke up first. Freeᴡebnᴏvel.cᴏm.
"This is a hunting ch." She declared with certainty as her eyes shone with appreciation. "Its configuration is similar to my Monster Slayer, except it is even better geared towards operating in hunting zones and untad planets. This spearman ch is mobile enough to trek through rough terrain. It is also maneuverable enough to dance around large exobeasts. By relying on the reach of its main weapon, this ch can poke holes into its target without needing to step too close to a dangerous beast!"
Dulo and everyone else looked surprised at Ketis. Not even Ves had been able to figure out the draft design's purpose!
"Why are you looking at like that?" She frowned. "Don't you know that hunting exobeasts used to be a hobby for Swordmaidens such as myself? We preferred to hunt dangerous beasts by relying on our bodies and our swords alone, but so prey are just too big. We could only hunt them down by relying on our chs."
This was a dangerous pasti and one that the Swordmaidens no longer engaged in due to lack of access to hunting grounds.
"You're right, Ketis. This is indeed a ch designed to hunt beasts." Dulo admitted. "The Huntmaster Project is an idea that I created with the hunting industry in mind. You might not have heard about it, but hunting is a booming business in the Red Ocean. There are many more untad planets in the new frontier that are filled with lots of alien flora and fauna. The most valuable planets with life often contain large and powerful exobeasts that are formidable existences within their habitats."
Ves scratched his head. "I understand the enthusiasm around hunting, but how do you intend to persuade those engaged in this activity to opt for your Huntmaster Project? Isn't it easier to bring a bunch of ranged chs and just shoot them from a safe distance?"
"It's not as thrilling to shoot these majestic beasts with rifles or cannons." Ketis replied with clear disapproval on her face. "Ranged weapons also make a lot of noise and can completely disturb a hunting ground. However, the biggest disadvantage of using them is that they will ultimately inflict heavy and extensive damage to the body of the target. If you return from a hunting trip with a carcass that is beyond recognition, then good luck getting a decent trophy out of it. You can't brag about your hunt if you can't bring back a whole head!"
Dulo's choices made more sense in this context.
"Spearman chs are ideal hunters." He claid. "There are two main reasons for people to hunt exobeasts. The first one is to build up their reputation and prestige. Retrieving a body that is intact as possible is essential. Ideally, enough of it is undamaged to turn it into a whole display piece. The second reason is to harvest them for rare and valuable resources. It is the sa reason why we harvested the organs from the Phaser fish-whales during the Purgatory Campaign. There are many more amazing alien species that can offer new possibilities to humanity. A spearman ch can better control its damage output and can utilize its precision to make sure it does not damage any essential organs or tissue."
All of this made sense. As Ves imagined the Huntmaster Project in the field, he thought of a spearman ch that operated alongside a dozen other identical machines.
Just like the primitive humans of the past, the Huntmaster Project chs could easily combine forces and hunt down their prey by relying on the convenience provided by their spears!
"All of this sounds good." Ves said. "However, I don't think its value proposition is high enough to defeat the competition. I am sure that there are plenty of spearman ch models on the market that perform no differently from this balanced spearman ch."
Dulo grinned. "That's because I haven't explained its killer function yet. You see, one of the most persistent problems that hunting teams face is making their prey stay long enough to get killed."
"What do you an by that?" Ves asked.
"He ans that many exobeast species aren't stupid enough to fight a bunch of strange and odd chs to the death." Ketis explained. "Exobeasts may be powerful, but the planets they live on are usually occupied by other massive species. Each of them needs to be able to pick their battles to so extent in order to survive in a dangerous environnt. When exobeasts are confronted by tal machines that look completely different from the rivals they are accustod to, they will get spooked much faster than usual. It is hard to prevent an exobeast from escaping if it truly wants to leave."
Dulo nodded again. "This is why I want my spearman ch to carry an aggressive and provocative glow. As long as the Huntmaster Project can anger an exobeast, the chances of completing a successful hunt should be much higher! The hunting teams that bring at least one of my chs will also be able to save more ti as their prey is less likely to run repeatedly when confronted with chs."
Ves understood the premise behind this ch now. The Huntmaster Project was supposed to provoke hostile exobeasts by aggravating their bestial emotions with Zeigra's glow!
What a fitting combination. Zeigra used to be a Crown Cat that perished after getting hunted.
Now, the design spirit was about to side with the hunters by empowering their chs!
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