Chapter 100: The Red Storm Form 2
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"Good morning, Captain Simpson." Sweet female voice.
"Here is the D97 Edinburgh to report to you, the weather is fine, everything is normal on the west coast, over."
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This is the British Navy's Coast Defense Command, but there is no electronic sound, no rustle of walkie-talkies, no noisy staff officers...... After all, it has been 50 years since World War II, and the development of science and technology is changing with each passing day.
As the "Edinburgh" Type 79 destroyer, which was officially commissioned in 42 years, it is the main air defense destroyer of the British Royal Navy. As a semi-new ship that has been in service for just over a decade, the Edinburgh is already slightly behind the times. It is said that the "Next Generation Common Frigate" (GF) in cooperation with France and Italy has already started, and the follow-up model of the 42 has begun paper work...... In fact, the Type 42 is also being improved all the time.
The D97's "phalanx" moved forward, and the "Sea Mosquito" decoy launcher and data link will be installed in the future......
"Whew~" dispelled the confusion and withdrew his gaze from the Sea Javelin missile launcher on the foredeck, and Simpson turned off the video call with the Coast Defense Command. Perhaps because he was getting older and more sensitive, Simpson felt that he had been a little upset lately. Of course, this may be because he was a little unhappy to hear the latest news about the new generation of destroyers. He also hopes to continue to sail the Edinburgh for another 20 years.
Coffee, Navy uniforms...... What was I thinking?
"Give me the latest satellite images and photos!" He began to get into working condition, "and the report of the radar group, telling An, that he was already late!" β
βsorryοΌsirγβ The communications officer, whose name was abbreviated, said awkwardly, he was standing there with a stack of reports, apparently just outside the door. "We found some cases," he explained. An knew that when Captain Simpson looked agitated, that was when he was most impatient. At this time, it's better not to talk nonsense and get straight to the point! So he put the report in front of Simpson a little overstep, then opened it and took out a radar photo from it, signaling the captain's attention.
"There's a shadow on radar detection, but I swear it wasn't there the last time we cruised." He went on to show other data, "It's approaching the island at 30 knots. β
"Boats? Intercept them right away and let them show their identity! What are we waiting for?! As soon as Captain Simpson saw the narrow shadow, he subconsciously thought it was a ship. Occasionally, a lost ship would intrude into British territorial waters and intercept these illegal vessels, which is exactly what the Coast Guard is all about. "Point the satellite at that area and give me the latest satellite photos! Right away! He shouted, and the orderlies were cast like spinning tops.
Finally, he turned to An, "Tell me your judgment." β
"Yes, Captain." An swallowed, he felt that what he was going to say next would probably make the guy in front of him furious. "My judgment is...... Either the Soviets invented the latest anti-radar technology, or we are actually intercepting a floating island...... Radar detection shows that there is no steel, no reaction from electronic equipment, that's a rock! Captain. β
"Ying Blowing Siting", who knew that after hearing his words, Captain Simpson not only did not get angry, but touched his chin and pondered. It looks like the mood has improved in an instant. "Go, give me the latest broadside photo, the biggest."
An went in confusion, he knew. The captain suddenly remembered that when he was in school, he had the fun of identifying ships by looking at the broadside photos - this was a super cool skill in World War II! Those star commanders, no matter how disguised the enemy ship is, they can identify the enemy ship at a glance by looking at the side photo! Of course, this course has now been cancelled...... Computers are far more powerful than the human eye and store more databases of ship types......
Technology is advancing so fast, and that's why veteran captains like Simpson feel frustrated, and they increasingly can't find their worth.
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"Captain, photo!" The communications corps and an took the latest photos one after the other.
Simpson touched his beard with satisfaction, and although he was a little reluctant, he still asked first, "What do those computers say?" β
"I'm sorry", the asked An looked embarrassed, "The computer comparison didn't find any results...... If that's really a ship, then it shouldn't be in the database. An reluctantly said that he was a technical man on the ship! But although he didn't want to admit it, the intelligence fed back from several directions showed that it was a ship, and it looked like an oversized sailing ship! But the computer didn't recognize it...... This is obviously enough for the captain to brag for several years, and it is estimated that which rich man is doing it!
"And, useless machines." Simpson's voice was not loud or small, and he picked up the magnified broadside photo and held it up to his eyes. Boats, sailboats, over 400 feet in length, high waterlines, three-masted four-tier sails, multi-deck ...... It's really a fascination design, and his expression is getting more and more interesting. In the end, under the probing gaze of An and the others, he coughed lightly twice, and said a little strangely, "If it's April Fool's Day today, I can confirm that the ship is...... HMS Beronna 3rd Rank Battleship!
Don't look at me with that hellish expression, I'm talking about the one that was decommissioned in 1814 and is now in the museum! β
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"Remove the guard." Looking at the black line that appeared on the horizon, Charlie ordered.
The wizard standing at the four corners of the ship lowered his wand and made the Azkaban official before the world. Anti-radar detection is very simple in magic, anti-satellite shooting is even simpler, these are not very difficult things in principle, and the magic side has already had a mature plan - otherwise why can the magic side hide for so many years and not be discovered?
What's more, Charlie still wears a wide-brimmed hat with a Ravenclaw crown hidden in it, which is said to store all the knowledge of the magic side! Charlie didn't say that this rumor was unconfirmed; However, Lu Yuan did store a lot of scientific knowledge in it, which allowed Charlie to be at ease when facing the weapons of Muggle society.
"We're not thieves, our purpose isn't to slip up to that big island and steal the riches of the palace!" Charlie explained and explained, "What we want to do is a revolution that breaks the shackles!" This is a dignified battle, from the beginning we have no turning back, to the end we still look back! β
Look at the steel battleship that appeared on the horizon, intercepting the route of the "Azkaban".
"It looks like they've spotted us, but they don't know who we are yet...... Raise the flag! Charlie said loudly.
"Woo~" The ancient horn sounded in this sea area again! When Captain Simpson heard the horn in the distance again, it was as if he had gone back decades in an instant, and he even felt like he had tears in his eyes! He blocked the request to prepare an attack, and decided to give the other party another chance and try to contact the other party......
But a moment later, a crimson sickle and hammer flag fluttered high on the sail battleship opposite!
"I'm Tfalk!" He scolded angrily, "Launch the missile!" β
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ps: My daughter-in-law is at home on the weekend, and I don't seem to have time to code words. Because time flies, watch a movie and have a meal and disappear...... (To be continued.) )