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"General Hammer, look at this. ~," After General Hammer and his party were brought to the conference room, Cohen had the lights turned off and turned on the projector.

The projector showed a set of photographs showing some of Iron Eagle's combat photos in Alvincent.

"We have quite a few of them." Admiral Hammer said, "It's just that I don't understand what it has to do with you inviting us over. ”

"Listen to me, General." Cohen said, "Everyone knows that our company's products, in the Kingdom of Alvinson and the Iron Eagle mercenary force, suffered a great loss, the specific situation, I believe you don't need me to say that it is very clear that the Iron Eagle has advanced technology that we can't reach, although I don't know where these technologies come from, but that's not something we can't catch up." But that brings us to the problem, and that's why I've invited you here today. ”

Another picture appeared on the projector, a schematic diagram of a set of weapons.

"My technical team and I recently have a new research on energy weapons, which includes space-based space-directed energy weapons and ground-based ground-based guidance systems."

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of all the military personnel suddenly widened, and everyone looked at Cohen.

Admiral Hammer simply put down the glass of water in his hand and asked, "You mean space-based weapon systems?" ”

"That's exactly what we call the Athena System." Cohen smiled and showed a set of three-dimensional simulation drawings on the projector, "This system, we currently have two schemes, one is to use a set of ground mobile guidance system to guide the target, and then the space-based weapon platform located in space will shoot to destroy the target. Another set of options. It is a particle beam with sufficient power from the ground base station, and then reflected by a reflecting satellite in space to reflect the particle beam to the target. Both of these solutions require considerable technical development to be realized. ”

"Good idea." "But there are key issues. In fact, the program you have in mind. We've thought about it before, but the most critical of these is ......"

"Energy issues, right?" Cohen interrupted the admiral's words, "Our first plan, a pure space-based system, requires the weapon platform itself to provide or obtain enough energy to ensure that the weapon platform can accurately attack the ground, but at present, the only one that can provide a large amount of energy is the nuclear power system." But our current technology is not yet as small as a nuclear power system to the size of a space station. In this way, we have another energy preparation, which is solar energy, and we can directly let the space-based weapon platform itself directly absorb solar energy or free ion energy in space, and when it collects enough energy, it can be launched. But in this way, the frequency of fire of the weapon system depends on the rate at which the weapon platform's own energy is absorbed. ”

"And like our second option. The problem with this scheme is that the energy guidance and midway attenuation of energy cannot be solved if it cannot solve the problem that the energy beam launched from the ground does not decay after passing through the distance between the ground and the reflecting satellite. It can also ensure that the energy beam can still retain lethality after being reflected by the reflecting satellite to the ground, so the second option is easier, after all, what we need to precisely control is only the reflecting satellite in space, but our current problem. It's how to ensure that the energy doesn't decay too much in the process, and that the emitted energy beam doesn't cause damage to the reflective satellite. After all, the energy beams we launch into space are also destructive. ”

"Personally, I think your first plan has a chance of success." Admiral Hammer said, "In terms of energy, we mainly use the collection of free energy in space, so that the individual cost can be reduced a lot." ”

Cohen looked at the general: "But how to solve the problem of low firing frequency?" ”

"If one doesn't work, let's deploy a few more of these space-based weapon systems." Admiral Hammer said lightly, "As long as you have money, none of this is a problem. ”

"Well," Cohen shrugged, "it's nice to be rich." But for us, it's a good thing. ”

Speaking of this, Cohen turned off the projector, then changed his serious expression and said to General Hammer: "We have almost developed these technologies, but we can't provide them to the military. ”

"Funding problems?" Admiral Hammer said strangely, and then denied himself, "No, it's unlikely, if it's just a lack of funding, then you only need to provide some information to the Pentagon, and you can get enough money to continue the development." So, that's what you said earlier, the problem within the company? ”

"Exactly, General." Cohen nodded, then said solemnly, "Admiral Hammer, you should know something about our company. ”

"I heard a little." The admiral nodded, "You are not ordinary defense contractors, and there seem to be some other forces behind your company, and even have considerable influence on Congress. ”

"Then I want to tell you that the board of directors of this company does not intend to continue to develop space weapons systems. We can develop other weapons, tanks, artillery, airplanes, even military ships, ordinary civilian satellites are fine, but as long as it comes to space weapons, the Council will block us from continuing to research, and they seem to be very resistant to our development of space. ”

Hearing this, the military people were very surprised, and many people looked at each other, and everyone did not understand why.

Admiral Hammer finally said, "That is, the reason why you came to us and wanted the military to provide military support was to deal with your council?" ”

"Yes." Cohen said very simply, "General, although you know some of the background of this company, and know that companies like this have their own armed forces, although the number cannot be too large, what you don't know is that the armed forces of our company are in the hands of the council. ”

"Couldn't you use economic means, such as controlling the company's equity, to seize power in this kind of thing? Is it necessary to control the company by force? ”

"General Hammer, or should I call you Uncle Hammer?" Cohen sighed, "You've known my father for decades, so do you think dozens of people like my father will give us young people a chance?" They're old stubborns! And I don't have any shares in this company that I can control! They all distribute power based on their own strength! But I don't have that time, I don't have that time to change! Unless you're not going to get the technology this company has in store as soon as possible, then, Uncle Hammer, you'll have to help me! ”

When Major General Edward, who accompanied him, heard this, he understood why Cohen? Hardeman would be so familiar with Admiral Hammer, and he has known each other since he was a child.

I heard the admiral say, "We really want to get those advanced technologies, and you have proved to us that these technologies are real." But you have to be clear about one thing, the army is not your private army, you can't just go out for a personal reason, and your father, although he is more stubborn, is not a stubborn man, I think, I go and talk to him, maybe I can get a reason why the company's board of directors is not willing to develop space weapons. ”

"It's useless, Uncle Hammer." Cohen sneered and said, "Even my father, in the council, is only at the bottom of the list, and he doesn't play a role. ”

"So what do you want to do?" Hammer frowned at Cohen's objection, but he asked calmly.

"When the Guardian main battle tank is finalized, your military will need congressional appropriations to purchase enough tanks to replace the M1, and at that time, the key members of the council will have a gathering to lobby Congress to approve this budget. At that time, they will meet with members of Congress in Washington, and then be remotely commanded by New York until the end of voting. After all, it was a transaction of tens of billions of dollars, and it was also a contract of the M** party, even those old men would not easily ignore it. I need to put them all under house arrest at that time. But I don't have many people on my hands, and it's still difficult to deal with their guards, so I need the support of the military. Cohen paused and continued, "And when I take control of the company, not only can I continue to provide you with those advanced technologies, but I can also increase the company's manufacturing line and provide you with more products faster." ”

Admiral Hammer was silent for a moment, then replied, "I think I need to think about it, kid. (To be continued......)