The Hungry Fortress Wants to Build a Battleship in Another World – World of Sandbox

"We are initiating a test fire of the railgun."

"Okay. You don’t need to wait for my signal; just proceed as you see fit."

"Yes, Commander Ma’am."

The microwave power transmission system was functioning as expected. While there were issues with convergence weakening over longer distances, they were anticipated to be resolved through transmitter improvements. This was expected to become irrelevant if they transitioned to a spatial coherence-based system.

"Alpha-Class Destroyer No. 18, Romeo, capacitor circuit is open. Charging initiated. Increasing transmission power. Internal load remains within expected parameters."

The railgun, an electromagnetic acceleration cannon, required immense power to fire. To manage this, power was first charged into capacitors, which then discharged it all at once to supply the necessary energy.

Technically, the system could directly supply enough energy to fire the railgun without the capacitors. However, doing so would result in excessive energy output when the railgun wasn't in use. Therefore, using capacitors for power management was essential.

"Capacitor voltage has reached the specified level. Firing the railgun."

In an instant, a flash erupted from the barrel of the railgun mounted on the bow of the ship. Simultaneously, steam generated from the heat burst out of the muzzle, resembling smoke from a conventional cannon.

"The first shot was successfully fired."

"Oh."

"Initial velocity of the projectile: approximately 4,500 m/s. The results match expectations."