Chapter 119: ASR
The railgun design was intricate, requiring the Goliath to deploy stabilizing legs and anchor itself firmly to the ground before firing. The weapon operated by using electromagnetic coils to accelerate a solid metal projectile to hypersonic speeds. When the railgun was activated, high-capacity capacitors released a burst of energy through a series of conductive rails, generating the electromagnetic force needed to launch the projectile. The result was a kinetic strike capable of piercing through even the toughest armor or structures.
"Now for the endurance problem," Zack muttered as he studied the thermal output from test models. The energy required to fire the railgun generated immense heat, enough to warp lesser materials or compromise the weapon's integrity. The solution came in the form of ceramic heat sinks and an advanced liquid-metal cooling system. The heat sinks would rapidly absorb thermal energy from the firing mechanism, while the cooling system would pump liquid metal through the rails, dissipating heat into dedicated reservoirs to maintain operational stability.
Ego chimed in, "The stabilizers and cooling systems will ensure the railgun operates at optimal efficiency. However, firing the weapon requires substantial energy. The Goliath's fusion core will need to divert power to the railgun during use, limiting its ability to operate other systems simultaneously."
Zack smirked as he added the final touches to the blueprint. The railgun would fold neatly onto the Goliath's back when not in use, reducing its profile and maintaining mobility. "That should do it..." Zack said with a satisfied grin. "Build five Goliaths for now. The cost is astronomical, but we need them."
Even with his satisfaction, Zack couldn't help but shake his head. The sheer expense of his projects was staggering. Between the aerial drones, the Titans, and the regular maintenance of his mechanical army, the resources of NYC were being pushed to their limits. "If I go ahead with the global strike system too..." Zack trailed off, grimacing. "I'll burn through everything this city has to offer."
Ego chimed in, breaking his train of thought. "Sir, I must remind you that according to your current plan, we need more manufacturing bugs. The existing units can't keep up."
"How many do we have now?" Zack asked. He knew the number fluctuated daily as new bugs were produced and old ones were recycled, but he had never paid close attention to the exact figures.
"There are currently 124 manufacturing bugs," Ego reported, listing the types:
Make-1 Micro Mechanical Bugs: 21 units