This means, as long as the core of the ranger units isn’t damaged.
During combat, Su Yu’s ranger units, with Nuonuo for maintenance, are essentially invulnerable.
And this, without considering the effect of the "Battlefield Vanguard" trait.
If you factor in "Battlefield Vanguard," repair efficiency in combat increases by an extra 100%.
Which means Nuonuo, a single battlefield repair robot, can handle the maintenance of up to twenty-four ranger units.
Currently, there are only ten rangers, not yet showcasing Nuonuo’s full importance.
But as the number of ranger units increases.
The advantage Nuonuo can utilize in combat will also grow accordingly.
At that time, Su Yu will supply the spiritual energy to maintain the combat swarm of ranger units, while Nuonuo will manage the repairs.
The Ninth Squad will follow behind, responsible for rear defenses and transporting parts.
As long as parts are not depleted.
They essentially possess an immortal mechanical army!
Moreover, this mechanical army can double in scale when Nuonuo activates backup energy and enters overload mode!
"No wonder battlefield mechanics are hailed as the cornerstone of the Empire’s legion..."
Initially, Su Yu thought.
The Steel Meditation Technique equipped by battlefield mechanics seemed a bit underwhelming.
Not quite matching the prestigious title of being the Empire’s cornerstone.
It’s not that battlefield mechanics can’t fight.
It’s that he hadn’t yet discovered the true combat strategy of battlefield mechanics!
"However, even though the plan is great, it still needs to be validated through actual combat!"
Su Yu muttered softly, withdrawing his gaze to look at Yang Lie: "Uncle Yang, I’m planning to set off tonight, taking the Ninth Squad into the wild to test the results of these past days!"
"Set off tonight? Using nocturnal hunting to test the results?"
Yang Lie was a bit taken aback, slightly worried if Su Yu might be rushing things.
After all, although Nuonuo looks impressive.
Its original form was merely a repair assistant.
Even after modification, Yang Lie was unsure of its actual combat capabilities.
Yang Lie wasn’t worried about Su Yu’s safety, but was concerned that Nuonuo might get damaged in combat, which would be a pity!
Seeing Yang Lie’s worried expression, Su Yu smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said: "Uncle Yang, no need to worry, when I say testing results, I don’t mean testing Nuonuo, but testing these little guys!"
Saying this, Su Yu focused his thoughts.
The spiritual energy of the Steel Meditation Technique radiated out.
Suddenly, accompanied by mechanical startup sounds and gear operation clicks.
Under Yang Lie’s surprised gaze, a series of ranger units, which had been lying dormant in the repair area, slowly raised their heads, their displays lit up, forming a spearhead formation, gathering in front of Su Yu, one by one chainsaw blades flashing with cold light, the nine ranger units equipped with heavy machine guns were enough to make Yang Lie involuntarily swallow his saliva!
Although these ten ranger units had not yet fought.
Yang Lie, whose strength had evolved to a three-star level, instinctively sensed.
The strength of these ten ranger units might not be weaker than that of ordinary Transcendent life forms.
Even if they charged together.
Even he might not have an easy time against them!
"These... were made by young brother Su over the past few days?"
Yang Lie’s tone was full of disbelief.
Seeing Su Yu nod with a smile, Yang Lie couldn’t help but take a deep breath, feeling assured, and directly nodded: "Then I have nothing to worry about, I’ll make the arrangements, and we can be ready to set off in an hour!"
An hour later, outside Shelter No. 73.
The night descended, and the moonlight was covered by thick radioactive clouds, barely spilling any light, which provided little illumination for the wilderness, making the barren land appear even more desolate and eerie.
In the silent night, only the creaking of the Ninth Squad’s trailer moving could be heard.
Several logistics team members gathered around one spot, looking somewhat tense.
Although it wasn’t their first nocturnal hunt, hunting at night always posed a risk for logistical personnel with little combat ability.
Fortunately, this tension didn’t last long, being eased by Yang Lie and other combat team members who were constantly on alert around the trailer.
Compared to the tense logistics personnel.
Yang Lie and the combat team members were far more excited.
After all, for hunting team combatants used to fighting.
The battles in the wild were dangerous but also served as a kind of refinement for them.
Many extraordinary beings of the Physical Body type had sensed spiritual energy during fierce battles, thereby achieving transcendence.
Moreover, in the past few weeks, being directly under Su Yu.
The quality of equipment for the Ninth Squad outstripped that of other hunting teams working with Su Yu.
Su Yu wanted to use actual combat to test the strength of the ranger units.
They too wanted to use actual combat to test their current combat abilities.
Among these combat team members, Zhang Wu and Li Mao were the most eager.
Both had been targeted and severely injured by the Night Slayer Team earlier.
Especially Zhang Wu, who was almost rendered incapable of fighting and became practically useless.
However, with Su Yu’s rise, not only was the ant poison in Yang Lie’s body cured.
After completing an order assigned by the management office and earning a substantial amount of contribution points.
Su Yu specifically exchanged for special-effect medicines to heal their injuries.
But, by the time Zhang Wu and Li Mao recovered, Su Yu had already successfully changed his profession to a battlefield mechanic.
Consequently, the Ninth Squad no longer had to frequently risk their lives hunting outside.
Although Zhang Wu and Li Mao were eager to repay Su Yu’s kindness, they couldn’t find a good opportunity right away.
Until today, when Su Yu led the Ninth Squad into the wild, starting the riskiest night hunt.
Zhang Wu and Li Mao naturally geared up, ready to demonstrate their skills.
Even though Su Yu stated that the goal was to test the actual combat capability of the ranger units.
Both of them were still fully motivated, ready to showcase their strengths.
Moreover, they didn’t think there would be no chance for them to exert their skills, after all...
Zhang Wu and Li Mao thought as they looked at the spearhead formation, acting as the vanguard, the ten ranger units in the forefront of the team.
These small robots, not much different in size from Radiation Hyenas, how much combat power could they possibly have?
Though they were equipped with many weapons, Zhang Wu and Li Mao had doubts about their effectiveness in critical moments.
In their, and even the minds of other Ninth Squad members.
Aside from Yang Lie, whose strength had reached a three-star level, everyone felt that the combined combat power of these ten ranger units might not even be as useful as Nuonuo, who was always ready to start repairs next to Su Yu!
Just when some were nervous, others expectant or skeptical.
Su Yu at the front of the team suddenly raised his eyebrows, quickly signaling the team to halt their advance.
"Everyone be on guard——!"
"About 1,300 meters ahead, a herd of Radiation Beasts has appeared!"