"Second, there are unknown creatures in the snowstorm, referred to by some survivors as Snow Demons. It’s unclear what they are, what threat they pose, but we need to pay special attention."
"Third, snow water that has been tainted by darkness is polluted. Even though we have water purifiers, based on the information from the survivor radio this time, it seems much more serious than the previous snow disaster at Dazhu Plateau. I suggest we store more bottled purified water from before to prepare for the possibility of running out of drinking water on the train."
Ding Junyi’s analysis made everyone’s expressions become more complex. Chen Sixuan nodded upon hearing and looked at Lin Xian: "Director Ding makes a valid point. I also have this premonition that this snowstorm might be much more severe than we imagined."
Lin Xian pondered slightly: "Just as well, let’s store more drinking water and fill up the water tanks. Furthermore, based on our actual situation, adjust the daily water distribution to avoid shortages."
At over minus forty degrees, heating is also a major problem. If the nuclear-powered locomotive fails now, relying solely on Lin Xian’s Mechanical Heart for heating 14 carriages wouldn’t last even an hour. Additionally, heating the entire train would inevitably cause faster loss of moisture, necessitating a considerable demand for drinking water, sanitation water, and more, which all need to be considered.
"Let’s arrange it that way."
Lin Xian glanced at his watch: "Let’s make the most of our time. There might be a fierce battle tonight. Teacher Chen, you and Shu Qin will handle preparations. KIKI, you select a few people and start the mecha for coefficient testing, rehearse beforehand. I need to sort the electromagnetic railgun and prepare more ammunition now."
After assigning tasks, everyone felt a sense of impending storm and urgency, and began to act according to Lin Xian’s arrangement.
At the temporary camp on the freight platform, although the sun was overhead, there was not much warmth. The desolate cold wind began to sweep through Hengshan Pass, and overnight, the temperature dropped several degrees more, and the personnel of Infinity all donned thick clothes.
Lin Xian planned to manufacture the Extreme Energy Capacitor for the G-3 electromagnetic railgun, and also upgrade the sealing at each connection of the train to ensure warmth inside the carriages. Additionally, bullets are a major concern; the 1130 close-in weapon system, Fire God mecha, and several Roarer K23 electric revolving guns inside the car are major consumers of bullets.
Just thinking about it, Lin Xian feels a heavy responsibility.
Task allocation complete, Lin Xian wasted not a single moment, directly starting the manufacturing of the electromagnetic gun’s subsequent system in carriage 2. His physical strength had only 40% recovery, but there was no time left for rest.
Who knows what emergency situations we might face tonight; knowing that the dark mark is on board makes everyone feel somewhat uneasy.
Materials from the Preparation Factory and Decomposition Center continually flew out, with various precise circuits swiftly manufactured and printed in Lin Xian’s presence according to the blueprint of the Mechanical Heart, as a large Extreme Energy Capacitor device gradually took shape.
This thing covers a large area and has quite a few high-voltage cable tubes, demanding substantial materials. To configure this, Lin Xian even had to set up an isolation device in carriage 2 to block ionizing radiation, given that KIKI and Sha Sha still reside there.
Although the electromagnetic railgun is a major electricity consumer, for the Infinity with a Twin Star Nuclear Powered Locomotive, it is still within the range of endurance, yet Lin Xian, while manufacturing, also considered backup plans for this matter.
Since leaving Underground City No. 9, Lin Xian felt that Infinity had practically solved the issue of continuous energy supply, but now he also began to worry.
Should the nuclear-powered locomotive malfunction or be damaged, relying solely on Lin Xian’s Mechanical Heart couldn’t sustain such a large train for extended operations. Traction, electric knife, power supply, heating, weapon stations, and the internal water circulation system are becoming increasingly complex, no longer as simple as when he just left Jiang City, needing only to drive the train onward and light a lamp.
"Energy needs a backup subsystem." Lin Xian thought while manufacturing the Extreme Energy Capacitor.
"And there’s the problem with the driving system. Modifying the Polar all-terrain tracks is a massive project. It can avoid the pitfalls of rails but consumes much more energy than rail operation..."
"Perhaps the Phoenix Society or Dawn City could solve these issues."
Lin Xian steadied himself, and devoted one hand to start manufacturing bullet ammunition, attempting to multitask to increase efficiency.
A glow appeared in his left palm as well, as bullets began to fall along with the rotation of the Mechanical Heart.
Lin Xian clenched his teeth, trying to adapt to this operation, but due to divided attention, the speed of bullet manufacturing was hardly fast, and even the speed of manufacturing the Extreme Energy Capacitor was slightly impacted.
He forcibly suppressed the chaos in his mind, striving to maintain stability, sweat starting to bead on his forehead.
Gradually, the manufacturing speed of both hands also slightly increased, recovering to 90% of normal speed, and although so, he was now manufacturing with both hands, overall efficiency had improved significantly.
With a rush, a large number of bullets began to be manufactured, while the Extreme Energy Capacitor reached its final stage.