While Leila and Cornelia were conducting a war simulation, Shangguan Wen brought Karen to the mecha she had been dreaming about the most, and signaled the logistics staff to show her the new mecha that had been manufactured.
"Karen, this is your new mecha, the Flame Phoenix. Compared to that rubbish KMF, I think Gundam or Zaku is more handsome. It’s a pity that the current technological strength is not enough, otherwise I would like to come to VF fighter."
When the curtain was opened, the Flame Phoenix, which was slightly more feminine and modeled after the Destiny Gundam in Gundam SEED-D, was born after absorbing the radiation wave device of this world and the new technology of [Human Union].
"Is this my new mecha? It’s almost times higher than the Guren II."
Karen looked at the Flame Phoenix with shining eyes. Compared with the Guren II she had driven before, this was the real mecha.
(Guren Nishiki: Woohoo, the pilot is fickle and doesn’t want me anymore~)
Karen involuntarily took a few steps forward, her fingers gently tracing the glittering paint on the surface of the machine’s feet, every inch of which revealed the perfect fusion of technology and aesthetics.
Shangguan Wen smiled and nodded, his eyes full of pride and expectation:
"Yes, this is the Flame Phoenix customized for you. Not only does it borrow (plagiarize) the classic in appearance, but it has also been fully upgraded in performance, with three silhouettes (power, blade, and explosion) components prepared for impact integrated into one machine. In addition to standard weapons such as beam rifles and anti-beam shields, the armed body is also equipped with equipment modified/developed from the weapons equipped by the three silhouettes. Except for the CIWS on the head, all the others have the attack power to destroy enemy aircraft. Due to the use of armor segmentation and PS armor technology, the mobility of the machine has been greatly improved, thus obtaining the ability to smoothly use the colorful weapons equipped in various parts of the machine, which can make you more powerful on the battlefield, even facing powerful enemies. "
Karen turned around, with an unprecedented light flashing in her eyes, which was a desire for power and a desire to show her style on the battlefield.
"Master, thank you. This is not just a machine, it is my new starting point and the wings for me to realize my dream."
Shangguan Wen patted her shoulder and encouraged:
"Go, Karen, go and get along well with your new partner. I believe you can create your own legend. Remember, true power comes not only from the strength of the machine, but also from the resonance between the driver’s heart and the machine. In addition, this is the driving manual, which contains the positions of various weapons of the Flame Phoenix and related parameters. The machine has AI assistance. Even if you have driven a simulated Flame Phoenix, you should be cautious for the first flight."
With Shangguan Wen’s signal, the logistics staff began to start the initialization program for the Flame Phoenix. Various parts of the machine gradually lit up, making a low and powerful buzzing sound, as if responding to Karen’s expectations. Karen took a deep breath, put on a special helmet, and established a direct connection with the Flame Phoenix through the neural connection system.
At that moment, she seemed to be able to feel the heartbeat of the machine., every command was transmitted very smoothly and naturally.
"Flame Phoenix, let’s go!"
The AI of the machine responded
"Okay, pilot"
Karen said silently in her heart, and then the machine slowly rose, suspended in the air, emitting a dazzling light. Leila and Cornelia, who were watching the battle, also temporarily stopped their simulated battle, attracted by this sudden spectacular scene, with envy and admiration in their eyes.
"It seems that we have another strong opponent."
Leila smiled, with both challenge and expectation in her tone. Cornelia nodded slightly, her eyes deep:
"Yes, but Karen is very biased. She is good at commanding small troops, but not for more than a squadron or a battalion. And she is good at close combat, but it is also our honor. It is our pride to fight side by side with such a warrior."
"Just…"
Cornelia changed her tone, her eyes revealing envy:
"I also want such a machine. Compared with the fifth-generation KMF Gloster that I used to drive, the Flame Phoenix crushes at least 4"
With the success of the first test flight of the Flame Phoenix, the atmosphere of the entire base was ignited, and everyone was excited for the upcoming new challenges.
Kallen was in the cockpit, feeling unprecedented power and freedom.
"Karen, Flame Phoenix should test the high-energy beam rifle at the waist first."
In the training ground built by the machine factory, balloons and drones flew in the sky, their speeds were uneven, this was to test Karen’s shooting skills.
"Okay"
Karen operated the Flame Phoenix, took out the high-energy beam rifle, and fired at the balloons. As the trigger was pulled, the moment the balloons were blown up, the drones in the sky also began to actively crash into the Flame Phoenix in a suicide-style collision. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
Karen looked at the flying drones and said with a little excitement:
"Actual combat test? Good, this is enough"
Actively distanced, the beam rifle fired at the drones at a longer distance, and the machine gun on the head destroyed the drones that were close.
Under Kallen’s precise control, the Flame Phoenix danced in the air like a real phoenix. Each weapon ejection was accompanied by brilliant light, turning the drones that tried to approach into ashes one by one. Kallen’s eyes were focused and calm, and her every move revealed her deep understanding of this machine and extraordinary driving skills. "Attention, the next wave of attacks is coming!"
Shangguan Wen’s reminder came from the communicator.
Hearing this, Kallen immediately adjusted the posture of the Flame Phoenix and prepared to meet the new challenge.
Suddenly, a dense group of drones appeared in the sky. They flew in a complex formation, like a huge black net, trying to surround the Flame Phoenix.
"It’s time to show real skills!"
Karen’s lips curled up with a confident smile, and she quickly switched to the special weapon system of the body – the high-energy long-range particle cannon. This is a weapon with extremely high energy density that can instantly evaporate the target, used to replace the original high-energy long-range beam cannon.
With Karen’s order, the particle cannon fired a dazzling light, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, directly penetrating the center of the 867 drone group, triggering a series of explosions, and the drones fell like dominoes.
However, the battle did not end there. A small team suddenly separated from the drone group. They were equipped with electromagnetic interference devices and quickly approached the Flame Phoenix with the intention of interfering with its system.
Karen had expected it. She quickly activated the anti-interference system of the body, and at the same time controlled the high-energy beam rifle to fire at an astonishing speed, shooting down these special drones one by one.
"Well done, Karen!"
Shangguan Wen’s voice was full of praise.
"Now, let’s conduct the final test – simulating high-speed maneuvers and precision strikes in actual combat."[]
As the order was issued, a high-speed moving target suddenly appeared in the center of the training ground. It simulated the fast-moving enemy units on the battlefield, and its flying speed was at the same level as the Flame Phoenix.
The Flame Phoenix seemed to feel Karen’s determination. One side of the fuselage accelerated instantly, almost parallel to the target, and the high-energy beam rifle fired continuously in a very short time, and each shot accurately hit the target’s vital point.
"Perfect!"
Karen put away the gun, with a satisfied smile on her face. The Flame Phoenix slowly landed back on the ground, surrounded by scattered drone wreckage and exploded balloon fragments. In this simulated combat test, Karen passed with a nearly perfect performance.
Karen, who walked out of the body, was surrounded by logistics and weapons research and development personnel, and everyone congratulated her. .
