Chapter 27

In Zhou Yi's imagination, this weapon should be sharp enough, heavy enough, and easy to carry.

Currently, the Edman alloy gun head is sharp enough, but in terms of weight, even if the entire gun shaft is made of Edman alloy, it is still difficult to meet Zhou Yi's requirements.

Given his strength, the best weapon, especially a long spear, should weigh around 200,000 to 300,000 pounds, which is equivalent to about 100,000 to 150,000 catties in ancient units.

With such weight, without mentioning anything else, as long as Zhou Yi accelerates and smashes it anywhere, it would be on par with a bomber. However, with the materials currently known, achieving this weight is simply a daydream.

Think about the monkey in mythology, whose staff only weighs 13,500 catties. But such a divine weapon was used by Yu the Great to measure the flood and pacify the East Sea, and there are very few comparable ones in mythology.

It is easy to imagine how impossible it is to achieve the weight Zhou Yi has in mind.

On the contrary, the portability requirement is not a problem for Zhou Yi.

Alpha Nano Metal 6, the predecessor of the material used in the Dawn Armor, can basically meet Zhou Yi's needs.

Compared to Alpha Nano Metal 7, except for the heavy weight and the inability to cancel magnetic interference, it is almost identical to Alpha 7 in terms of energy conductivity, self-compression ability, high-temperature pressure resistance, metal memory repair, and secondary deformation functions. In fact, the only issue is the weight, with each cubic centimeter weighing 144 grams, which is about six times heavier than osmium. If it were to be made into a 12-foot spear shaft, it would weigh nearly a ton.

Even so, such weight is unacceptable for most normal people, and any manufacturer would also find it unbearable if their warships and aircraft couldn't move or fly due to excessive weight.

This greatly frustrated Zhou Yi, who aimed to develop aerospace metal materials, so he decided to treat this technology as his toy. A weight of over a ton is not very handy for Zhou Yi, but it is勉强能用.

Although the weight has to be slightly reduced due to the need for nano-compression, the difference is not significant. The production of Alpha Nano Metal can be entirely mechanically manufactured by Medusa. Zhou Yi just needs to state his requirements and wait for Medusa to complete the work.

A qualified long spear is not just a spear head and a shaft; it also needs a spear butt, which is a spear-like object at the bottom of the spear. Strictly speaking, what Zhou Yi is making is no longer a long spear but more like a spear or halberd.

The long spear appeared around the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming Dynasty. It was a product of its time.

After the Song and Ming Dynasties, the Han people often lost to the nomadic tribes in the north, which made them inferior to the Han and Tang Dynasties in terms of horses and food. During the Han and Tang Dynasties, they used large spears and long halberds, which were 12 feet long. They emphasized a sword-like spear head that could penetrate heavy armor, a large and heavy body, and a length of about 12 feet. Only with these characteristics could they display great bravery in cavalry battles.

Because of the sufficient weight, a single strike could cause injury, and a single hit could be fatal. The sufficient length allowed them to reach enemies from a distance on horseback. At that time, such spears and halberds were invaluable weapons, not only because of their complex craftsmanship but also because of their rarity.

Those who could use such weapons were usually legendary heroes like Luo Shixin and Yuwen Chengdu, who had trained their bodies from a young age. For ordinary people, it was not only a matter of whether they could buy them but also whether they could use them.

By the Song and Ming Dynasties, the Han people had become weak, and the secular preference for literature over martial arts, combined with the scarcity of warhorses, led to the emergence of the long spear. Compared to the halberd, the long spear was shorter and lighter, with a high spine and thin blade, and a shaft that was thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top, making it very flexible. It was more suitable for infantry battles and, most importantly, much cheaper to produce.

Thus, the long spear gradually replaced the halberd and long halberd.

For Zhou Yi, whether it was a spear or a halberd, the difference was not significant, but he preferred the halberd. The halberd is the true aristocrat among long weapons, though it has strict requirements, it suits him perfectly. The craftsmanship is not a problem; he has the most advanced machinery and metal materials. His strength is not an issue either; with his strength and skills, using a long halberd is not a problem.

In terms of length, the halberd is a divine weapon for cavalry, so many are 18 feet long. However, Zhou Yi doesn't need to ride a horse since he can fly. But in the end, what he made is still a spear, at most a 12-foot-long spear imitating a halberd. The skills to make a halberd have almost been lost, so he can only imitate it based on ancient texts. Whether it counts or not, he can't be sure.

However, arguing about this is meaningless; it's just a matter of naming rights.

In his hands, such a weapon is already a world-class weapon. The fierce and majestic spear head looks like an ancient and sharp short sword. The 12-foot-long spear shaft (using Han units, which is about 2 meters), with a thickness like an egg, is intricately carved with scales that shimmer in the light.

The spear butt at the bottom is shaped like a triangular pyramid, about a foot long, with blood grooves inside, making it another lethal weapon. From a distance, the entire spear looks dignified and fierce, not like an ordinary weapon but more like a divine weapon from mythology. Of course, this weapon is still far from being a divine weapon. With the completion of the work, Zhou Yi immediately picked it up. It was a bit light, but it was durable enough.

He then twisted his waist, and with a whoosh, the large spear head shot out like a dragon's head. The spear body moved like a dragon, and the spear head struck like lightning, creating a whirlwind of silver light that made people dizzy. To block such an attack, there was no place to start. It came quickly and ended quickly. In an instant, the clouds and rain cleared, and Zhou Yi held the long spear steadily, leaving no trace of the unearthly spear technique.

This was a highly advanced technique, combining strength and skill. Looking at the spear in his hands, Zhou Yi felt a strong attachment to it. With such a weapon, he would have more confidence in dealing with troublesome opponents, and his combat ability would be greatly enhanced. He slightly twisted the hidden mechanism in the spear, and the middle of the spear shaft immediately contracted like flowing mercury, shortening rapidly. In a moment, it was reduced to the size of a hand, transforming the spear into a double-edged short sword, offering another method of use.

Thinking about this, Zhou Yi pondered whether he could develop a long-range striking method, but he needed to think more about how to do it.

"Medusa, I need to develop a long-range striking weapon based on this weapon. Do you have any suggestions?"

When in doubt, ask Baidu. For Zhou Yi, he naturally asked the more advanced AI, Medusa.

Medusa did not disappoint him and even surprised him. He thought Medusa would suggest making a longbow and specify the type and curvature. However, Medusa directly transcended the limitations of cold weapons and gave him a big surprise.

"Sir, are you familiar with the latest developments in electromagnetic railguns?"

"I only know that General Atomics seems to have just completed a test firing." Zhou Yi scratched his face. As a proponent of taking what is useful, he didn't pay much attention to these things. He only focused on them when needed.

"Currently, the electromagnetic railgun within the U.S. military has basically taken shape, equipped on the main warships, powered by nuclear energy. A test firing of a 20-pound projectile can reach five times the speed of sound, with a range of about 300 kilometers. Your Mercury Research has made significant breakthroughs in electromagnetic launch systems, capable of accelerating large and heavy objects, but it is limited by the strength of the pulse energy. Theoretically, if there is sufficient energy, the electromagnetic launch system of Mercury Research can be equipped with your weapon."

"How much energy is needed?" Zhou Yi asked rationally. He had been let down by Medusa more than once. Medusa, lacking human thinking patterns, often proposed ideas that seemed feasible but had significant issues.

Of course, when these issues were resolved, the solution would be perfect.

"Two nuclear reactors of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier operating at full capacity."

"I should have known."

The full energy of a 10,000-ton aircraft carrier is an insane idea for a normal person. Using all the energy to fire one shot is absurd. However, for Zhou Yi, energy is not a problem. Like Tony's ongoing research on the Arc Reactor, Zhou Yi himself can be considered a large-scale reactor, and even a nuclear fusion one. Providing energy is not an issue for him.

This is like the sun providing light and heat for billions of years without any cost. He has the resources and doesn't care about the consumption, even if it represents the light and temperature of most planets in the solar system.

"Contact Mercury Research, provide them with the data of my requirements, and I want to see a prototype as soon as possible. Tell them that the faster they solve this problem, the less of an issue the next quarter's research funding will be. Otherwise, they can wait for a new owner."

For the research institutions under his control, Zhou Yi generally provides the greatest financial support while also exerting the greatest mental pressure. Although he has removed the scheming individuals during the acquisition of these institutions to minimize internal competition, you cannot deny that researchers often have various quirks and can spend years on a single theory.

Therefore, Zhou Yi never gives these people too much good face, as it would only make things difficult for himself. Ultimately, he is a businessman, not a philanthropist promoting scientific development. He needs things that can create value for him, not piles of useless data. Medusa clearly conveyed Zhou Yi's message.

After everything was completed, Zhou Yi picked up his new weapon, opened the laboratory door, and walked out. He still had a guest to entertain.

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