Chapter 46: The God Descending from the Sky
At Russia's Broken Dome, the Cherno Alpha mecha stood as the country's pride and ultimate weapon. It had already slain six Kaiju, making it one of the PPDC's most successful combat mechas.
Cherno Alpha's massive head, which resembled a huge protective shield, was more than just armor. Its primary function wasn't defense but power generation. The colossal head housed:
Batteries
Gas turbines
Oil depots
Atop the mecha's head was a large cooling fan, resembling a massive lid. During combat, fuel flowed through pipelines into the engine, generating electricity. The power was then divided:
Part of the energy was stored in the battery.
The rest powered the mecha's systems.
Cherno Alpha also had shoulder-mounted flamethrowers that could spray a mix of oil and fire, creating a blazing inferno. Watching the live broadcast of Cherno Alpha in action, Su Xiuyu was reminded of Jiraiya's Toad Oil Flame Bomb—both techniques enhanced firepower by mixing oil with flame, drastically increasing burning temperature and lethality.
Unlike other nuclear-powered mechas, Cherno Alpha's oil-electric hybrid system reduced radiation exposure, which kept its pilots healthier.
Additionally, the massive battery pack granted Cherno Alpha an extended range even after running out of fuel. Originally designed to patrol the Siberian border wall, Cherno Alpha had impressive endurance, making it ideal for long-range missions.