Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don't Call Me a Demon!

This shadow extends from the warship, resembling the tentacles of an octopus, looking quite bizarre.

The warship quietly docks here, and there are several such docks in this underground base.

"Commander Su, this is our currently completed and commissioned Devourer-class battleship of the First Fleet, totaling 6 ships! The Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser, with a length of 246.46 meters, a width of 37.6 meters, and a full load displacement of 41,500 tons, uses Spirit Liquid Heavy Oil as fuel, equipped with four T6G heavy water reactors, with a maximum speed of 38 knots underwater and 45 knots on the surface, and a maximum diving depth of 1,200 meters. It has a crew of 158 people and 15 genetic warriors operating the combat and navigation systems."

The Devourer cruiser is primarily made of biological composite armor, with an average armor belt of 280 millimeters, possessing a total of 108 cells of the General vertical launch system at the front and rear, capable of loading air defense missiles, anti-submarine missiles, cruise missiles, and high-speed torpedoes, with a maximum carrying capacity of 648 various types of missiles and torpedoes.

Additionally, the eight living tentacles can spray a unique acid liquid gun array and biological spider web.

Furthermore, the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser is equipped with two 203mm main guns, four 11-barrel 30mm close-in defense guns, high-power biological radar, and underwater acoustic wave jammers, providing it with amazing defensive capabilities in the ocean.

As Peng Hongtai explained, Liu Yingying's small mouth slightly opened.

Although she had seen the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser before, at that time it was not yet completed and didn't look as spectacular as it does now. This was the first time she saw the full view of the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser and its parameters.

Just listening to the paper data, Liu Yingying could sense the unparalleled power of the warship in front of her.

Su Jie admired the colossal object in front of him, which is also one of Puppet Hall's masterpieces.

Under Su Jie's command, Puppet Hall, apart from developing and constructing the Lanhai No.1 battleship, was also simultaneously developing supporting warships. The Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser was developed by Jieke Group to complement the Lanhai No.1.

However, unlike the Lanhai No.1, most of the main structure of the Lanhai No.1 was built at Puppet Hall, while most construction work of the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser took place at Blue Star, taking several years to form the scale of the First Fleet.

"Is this an arsenal ship?"

Liu Yingying asked curiously when she saw the Devourer-class cruiser.

From Liu Yingying's understanding, the Beautiful Country proposed the concept of arsenal ships early on to build a large surface vessel, a super maritime ammunition depot prioritizing firepower strikes.

However, the Beautiful Country did not start constructing such arsenal ships due to their obvious weaknesses.

Since the ship is predominantly used to store missiles, boasting powerful firepower strike capabilities but severely lacking in reconnaissance, air defense, anti-sinking, and stealth capabilities, even small ships weighing a few hundred tons now have multiple subsystem integrations.

Arsenal ships are easily targeted and destroyed in maritime battles, carrying so many missiles often means thin defense, fewer air defense weapons, and vulnerable armor. A single anti-ship missile could disable it or cause an ammunition explosion, turning the entire ship into a huge firework on the sea.

The current shipbuilding philosophy is to avoid putting all eggs in one basket, using multi-ship construction to reduce the cost of individual warships to avoid significant loss from the destruction of one ship.

Additionally, the high cost of constructing arsenal ships and maintaining hundreds of missiles, each costing at least several million US Dollars, is a considerable financial burden.

"Our construction concept does follow the arsenal ship idea, but we have improved many of its flaws. The biological composite armor offers strong protection, we have biological radar for reconnaissance, the Devourer-class cruiser can dive into the ocean to avoid satellite and radar scans, and we possess powerful air defense capabilities to eliminate incoming missiles."

Peng Hongtai introduced to Liu Yingying that, apart from the high cost, the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser lacked significant flaws. In the current naval warfare system, the superior performance of the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser makes it the incomparable combat core, making it very challenging for other warships to confront the Devourer-class cruiser.

"What do you think about India's situation?"

Su Jie withdrew his gaze from the Devourer cruiser and asked in a scrutinizing tone.

"Commander Su, I believe we must teach India a lesson. If they dare to provoke us so arbitrarily, retreating would only embolden them and further infringe on our interests, allowing the Thousand Island Strategic Alliance to take advantage and oppress us more."

Peng Hongtai gave his opinion without hesitation.

Su Jie nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Is the First Fleet ready?"

Peng Hongtai's heart skipped a beat, a look of joy appeared on his face. He saluted Su Jie and loudly said, "The First Fleet is always ready to eliminate all adversaries for Commander Su and defend our group's deep ocean."

"Very spirited, this time the task of confronting the Indian Navy will be entrusted to your First Fleet."

Su Jie assigned the task to the First Fleet.

"Yes, rest assured Commander Su, we will certainly complete it."

Peng Hongtai's joy almost erupted, as a soldier, he also longed to make achievements.

In the past, he could only watch his army and air force brothers shine, while his navy had no chance to prove itself, anxious yet helpless with the warships unfinished, limiting their combat capability.

But now it's different; the Devourer-class deep-diving cruiser is completed, allowing their navy to take the stage and venture into the ocean.

Especially now, Jieke Group has two fleets. The First Fleet is deployed in the Bay of Bengal, mainly facing enemies in the Indian Ocean. With the Beautiful Country not involved, the primary hypothetical enemy is the Indian Navy since it's the only notable navy in the nearby sea area.

Jieke Group has a second fleet, with the main base in the Siam Bay area, primarily responding to Southeast Asian Island Countries.

Being able to initiate combat before the second fleet, Peng Hongtai felt enveloped in luck.

At this moment, Peng Hongtai even wanted to thank India for stirring trouble. If not for India's proactive actions, it would likely be the second fleet initiating from the Southeast Asian Island Countries, causing him to miss the chance to achieve the first victory in naval warfare.

"Commander Su, to what extent should we fight?"

Peng Hongtai asked, as their navy had prepared many combat plans against the hypothetical enemy.

"Did India not boast about being a strong naval power, seeking protection fees from us? Then break the Indian Navy's backbone, seize the Andaman Islands, and show them the consequences of provoking us."

Su Jie sneered, determining the fate of the Indian Navy.

"Understood, the First Fleet will fulfill this task and demand an explanation from India for Jieke Group."

Peng Hongtai knew that only the Indian Navy's wails and their blood would satisfy Commander Su.

.......

Several days later.

After completing full resupply, the water valve to the outside ocean of the First Fleet's underground secret base opened.

At the underground dark port docks, six Devourer-class deep-diving cruisers consecutively left the docks, their thick tentacles swaying the water waves, slowly sinking underwater, passing through the kilometers-long underwater channel, emerging in the external deepwater bay.

Gurgle!

Whirlpools appeared on the water surface, with the Devourer-class deep-diving cruisers' eight tentacles expanding rapidly, ejecting huge water streams propelling them forward, instantly accelerating. Each tentacle movement navigated the warship flexibly, resembling a giant octopus.

As the Devourer-class cruisers continued diving deeper, they completely disappeared, like a pack of wolves lurking in the ocean, swimming towards their respective targets.