Counterfeit Hero

The mechanics on the side were having a heated discussion. Those who could enter the Technical Department were the top figures of the Holy Knight Company, with a deep understanding of private mecha, all nurtured and retained at great expense by the Holy Knight Company. Despite the tempting offers and solicitations from the mecha manufacturing enterprises eyeing them, so many people still chose to remain with the Holy Knight Company, proving that the company’s behind-the-scenes boss was not simple.

There was a legend in the Holy Knight Company that the Empire’s largest mecha company, Reilo Mecha Company, once tried to poach the most excellent mechanic, Dell, from Holy Knight Company. But at that time, Dell had already been promoted to Deputy Director of the Technical Department, and he was satisfied with both his working environment and salary, not wanting to go to the high-pressure Reilo Company. As a result, the wealthy Reilo HR manager tirelessly lobbied Dell, even visiting the Holy Knight Company with a very arrogant demeanor. When he stood in the lobby, he happened to meet Christina on her first day of work.

Christina just looked at the manager and said, "Sir, this is not the Reilo Company. Our boss requests you leave." The HR manager who poached employees on others’ turf turned red and white in the face and then left. Originally assigned to the Technical Department, Christina ended up standing at reception. This story spread widely through the company, making everyone think that the Holy Knight Company was extraordinary and its behind-the-scenes boss even more so. Whether it was knowing people well or rewarding ungratefulness with benevolence, Christina seemed to like her job. She stood at the reception for years, and later, when Prince George of the Empire was seen sending her flowers, Christina gradually became not only the dream lover of all unmarried mechanics but also a symbol of the Holy Knight Company.

Dell pulled the lever, and the robotic arm, like a long hand, transported him and Tian Xingjian in front of the [Vajra]. Pointing at the mecha, he said, "This mecha, although military, is designed very close to private mecha except for the fire control system. However, it is said to have obvious flaws in combat. We haven’t determined what this flaw specifically refers to. Your input is needed for brainstorming. Take a look at the structure and share any views you have with the team."

While speaking, Dell handed Fatty an electronic document. It was the structural diagram of [Vajra], which Fatty was very familiar with, as he had completely analyzed the structure of the two [Vajra] he had captured at the Miloke Laboratory.

As Boswell described, this thing was just ahead of the Federation in combat philosophy, but [Vajra]’s level wasn’t high in the integration of military and private mecha. Although the new generation of military mecha development focuses on close combat, their overall structure is distinctly different from private mecha. Long-range firepower energy, fire control, and defensive systems still play a very important role in combat. This [Vajra] mecha not only wastes a lot of space and energy but also has two major flaws: inadequate protection for the drive system and insufficient explosive power from stillness to top speed.

As for the combat flaws mentioned by Dell, Fatty understood them even more deeply, having engaged in combat with this gorilla-type mecha several times. As an opponent, he was more aware of its flaws. This mecha has a tall body with short legs, fast speed but unbalanced proportions, with large exposed areas on the front and back. These key areas rely on thick external armor for compensation, which results in excessive weight and poor balance. Controlling the mecha’s inertia in high-speed close combat is extremely difficult.

While frowning and pretending to study the electronic document seriously, Fatty listened intently to the mechanics’ discussions beside him. Everyone’s views seemed consistent, with many criticisms of the tall body and short legs. Structural issues like these are almost impossible to remedy through modifications. The current topic of discussion didn’t involve modifications at all but was focused entirely on attacking and criticizing this design.

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Christina stood quietly in a concealed observation room, watching the Technical Department footage on the virtual screen and listening to the mechanics’ discussions on [Vajra]’s analysis. She particularly enjoyed standing quietly on the side, hidden behind the scenes, while having a comprehensive grasp of everything.