Chapter 59: Design
Under the Moon Creek Mine, in the exclusive powder room of the research institute. Li Mo handed over the "rear-loading rifled gun" that he had carefully drawn, that is, the famous "Mauser gun" in modern history, the design drawings and design principles, to Muradin.
In the category of modern firearms that Li Mo is familiar with, combined with the current situation of the world, as well as the production ability, the "rear-loading rifled Mauser" is the best solution he can think of.
This kind of firearm adopts an independent rifled barrel, and the hoop is fixed on the gun body with a steel ring, which is a simple and clear solution to the gun body.
Rotary bolt and fixed cartridges are used. The structure of the bullet consists of a projectile, an initiating charge and a black powder all packed in a cylindrical paper cartridge case.
After pulling the trigger, the spring-loaded firing needle pierces the paper shell of the bullet, pierces the initiating charge and detonates it, igniting the black powder inside the paper shell to shoot.
Ammunition reloading, which is also more convenient than older flintlock guns, simply rotates the bolt to open it, reloads the next bullet from the rear chamber hole, and then rotates the bolt back into place. The tubular magazine is fed by a long spring and can hold 8 rounds of ammunition.
The advantage is that the production process is not complicated, and if the rifled barrel problem is solved, there will be no major problems. The disadvantage is that it requires independent bullets, and the current mechanical capabilities cannot meet the requirements, so they can only be hand-made.
But Li Mo believed in Muradin's ability to solve the gun first, and then the bullet.
Mu Ladin took the detailed drawings handed by Li Mo, looked at them seriously, and then his eyes began to widen.
Li Mo looked at Muradin's face proudly, waiting for praise.
"Isn't this the Primal Musket? Huh? Rear loader? That's an interesting idea. Muradin said, touching his beard.
Li Mo couldn't help but widen his eyes: "Have you ever seen this kind of gun?"
"Yes. Muradin nodded, but then shook his head, "But it's not this design style, our Black Iron Stone Spirit uses front-loading bullets. ”
Through Muradin's explanation, Li Mo suddenly realized.
It turned out that in the Black Iron Stone Spirit race, the musket was invented very early, and it was called the "Origin Musket". But the design idea is similar to Li Mo's familiar flintlock pistol.
Primal Musket with front-loading ammunition. When fired, it must be at least quasi-transcendent, possess the Force, and use the Force to activate the burning point in the chamber. Then, the bullet engraved with the Force array is shot out.
It is precisely because of the possession of the original musket that the black iron stone spirit race can stubbornly fight against the powerful evil orcs. It's just that the shooter who uses the original energy musket must be quasi-extraordinary, so with the decline of the Black Iron Stone Spirit race, this kind of firearm will also be buried.
"The disadvantages of the Primal Musket are huge. Muradin explained, "The first must be a quasi-transcendent marksman, the second must be a bullet made by the Force's crystals, and the third must not be accurate and easy to miss." ”
"Moreover, in the face of the evil orcs with bodies as if they were cast in iron, the Origin Musket's low hit rate cannot effectively damage them. Muradin said with regret, spreading his hands, "Therefore, our Black Iron Stone Spirit Race will no longer use this kind of firearm. ”
When Li Mo heard these words, he couldn't help but open his mind.
If the "rear-loading rifled Mauser" scheme is still used, but the bullet is made by the original energy crystal, it will perfectly solve the problem of mass production of this firearm.
The advantage is that it can be used by civilians, and the gunpowder is activated without the need for the Force. And bullets are easy to make, no gunpowder bullets are needed, only atomic energy bullets. The hit rate is increased exponentially due to the presence of rifling.
The disadvantage is that you need to consume Origin Crystals to make a special Origin Bomb. But it is certainly much lower than the consumption of the Bone Siege Cannon, and it is not too expensive to bear.
Li Mo immediately made a decision: "Just design according to this plan, but you change the magazine to a way suitable for the atomic energy bomb." And, switch to a cylindrical pointed bullet to improve the hit rate. ”
After a little pondering, Mu Latin understood what Li Mo meant. He looked at the drawings carefully, slapped them excitedly, and said, "Understood, your plan plus the atomic bomb is a perfect match." Even in the face of evil orcs, it can achieve greater lethality!"
After solving the problem of guns and bullets, Li Mo instructed Muradin, to make a sample as soon as possible, and then leave the research institute and go to the "Icecrown's Nest" in Kairigan.
Step onto the city of spikes in front of the "Icecrown's Nest", ascend through the suspension bridge, and then ascend to the second floor. The second floor is a long passage paved with cold ironwood, and the sides are still frightening and huge spikes, casting shadows that make people feel frightened and tremble.
At the end, through the gate of the ice nest, there is a large frost hall.
The reason why it is called "Frost Hall" is because this hall on the second floor is empty and cold. The floor is all paved with ironwood, and the surrounding walls are covered with dense spider nests.
There was nothing in the frost hall except for the spider's nest, and it was extremely lonely and lonely.
At the end of the front, a spiral staircase leads up to the third floor.
The third floor is the place where Kairigan practiced, called the "Skeleton Hall".
It was still a huge hall with no furnishings, cold and desolate. Only as far as the eye can see, on the steps, towers a throne made of bronze and black iron.
Kerrigan was sitting on his throne at the moment, staring at the floor of the room.
On the ground, a half-human tall, giant mouth of iron pincers, and a mutant iron spider covered in spikes was attacking and fighting a soldier of ordinary stature, but composed of skeletal white bones.
Li Mo looked at it with interest.
The skeleton and bone soldier in front of him is the undead soldier summoned by the Force Death Department "Necromantic Fighter". They have a fearless, painless, and death-defying fighting style.
In the hands of the Bone Warrior was a war halberd nearly two meters long. It's like a real human warrior, attacking the Iron Spider.
Although the moves are a bit clumsy and the movements are not particularly flexible, they are full of strength and are not afraid of death. So when it comes to attacking, there is another terrifying power.
Kai Ruigan had already left the throne and came to Li Mo's side, saying, "What does Your Highness think, what do you think of this bone warrior I summoned?"
The Death Department is a "Necromantic Fighter" transcendent, and the summoned bone creatures also need to constantly hone their skills such as training, fighting, and arraying in order to exert more and more power.
"That's good!" This kind of training is very good!" Li Mo praised.
Being able to face the attack of this large iron spider, and still be able to maintain the attack without being easily knocked down, the strength of this bone soldier is stronger than that of an excellent soldier below the transcendent.
And this is just a dead bone soldier, if it is hundreds of thousands, forming an army of dead bones, what a terrifying scene it will be.
Kerrigan smiled and reached out.
The Dead Warriors and the Iron Spider all disappeared like smoke.
"How are you preparing for the pre-war arrangement?" asked Li Mo.
"Your Highness, rest assured, if Hussein does step into the Icecrown's Lair, then he will face an incredible attack. Kerrigan said lightly.
Li Mo smiled, walked towards the end of the "Skeleton Hall" first, stepped on the stairs, and said as he walked: "You still have to keep an eye on William, we can't be sure what kind of mentality he has, maybe it's a reverse trap." ”
Kai Ruigan followed Li Mo to the fourth floor, which belonged to the Spider Empress's dormitory.
Medusa and the pheasant sat at the palatial round table, reading the classical books they had collected. These are all historical records of transcendent beings, and for every bit of knowledge comes a little more insight and experience.
"Maybe we can play a new game and relax. Li Mo sat on the high-backed chair and looked at the three female deputy gods with a smile.
"Your Highness, what's the new game?" asked Medusa as she put down her book and asked curiously.
Kai Ruigan and Qing Pheasant also looked at Li Mo.
"A card game from my hometown called 'Fighting Landlords'. Li Mo smiled.