Zhao Chen replied, "The interstellar missiles equipped on the T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel-class heavy interstellar strategic missile ship also employ certain special properties, such as artificial black holes."

However, in terms of explosive power alone, these interstellar missiles are far superior to those equipped on the T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel-class heavy interstellar strategic missile ships of the same size.

As for its actual power, that can only be determined in actual combat.

The Flame Elf King's lips curled up slightly as he looked at Zhao Chen with a mocking expression: "You actually took us to see such an important strategic location inside the ship?"

It's important to understand that such ammunition depots are crucial for an interstellar warship and would become a primary target for the enemy during combat.

"You just stand there in front of us like this, aren't you worried..."

The Azure Water Elf King felt another jolt in his heart. Is your conversation always this direct and provocative?

Zhao Chen shrugged and said in his usual nonchalant manner, "The problem you mentioned does exist on lower-level interstellar warships."

However, this is no longer important on high-level interstellar warships.

When the star shields and hull armor of a high-level interstellar warship are breached, it's only a matter of time before the warship is destroyed; it doesn't change much.

This near-T6 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought possesses an extremely strong star shield field and extremely strong hull armor.

Furthermore, it's important to know that we've also added a layer of protective armor around these ammunition depots.

It's fair to say that the defensive strength here is comparable to that of the bridge of this interstellar warship.

Upon hearing Zhao Chen's frank words, the Flame Elf King nodded in understanding.

The Azure Water Elf King, standing to the side, was surprised. This Dragon Emperor really didn't treat them like outsiders.

After passing through this section containing interstellar missiles, there is an even larger section.

Inside this compartment, you can see gems with a bluish glow hanging in the compartment's storage area.

"Are these your fleet of interstellar drones?" The Flame Elf King recognized the bronze-gem-like objects at a glance.

Zhao Chen nodded.

"Don't tell me, these are also near-T7 level?" the Flame Elf King asked again. "How do they compare to the interstellar drone swarm on your T6 Demon Emperor carrier?"

"Evenly matched." Zhao Chen used a simple and easy-to-understand phrase this time.

The Flame Elf King revealed a knowing expression.

"One thousand squads, each squad has three thousand aircraft, which is three hundred near-T7 level interstellar drones."

With combat capabilities at near-T7 level, and disregarding ammunition capacity and endurance, the combat power of a single unit is almost comparable to that of a T6-level star destroyer.

Three million T6-class star destroyers with the firepower of star drones.

Its power on the battlefield is quite terrifying.

Interstellar air superiority can be easily seized.

Although it's not an aircraft carrier, its mere presence on the battlefield is equivalent to a squadron of thirty T6-class aircraft carriers.

Zhao Chen listened quietly to the Flame Elf King's analysis.

Next, walking forward, you'll reach the largest section of this interstellar warship.

Because what's stored here are interstellar warships.

Originally, there was only dim lighting.

The compartments have a honeycomb-like structure, and within each of those dark honeycombs, something seems to be hidden, giving it a sense of mystery.

The Azure Water Elf King looked out the floor-to-ceiling window, and at that moment all the lights in the room turned on.

Interstellar interceptors hovered in their respective positions, arrayed densely.

It gives people a sense of awe, as if they were facing a large army.

“Three thousand unmanned interstellar medium-sized interceptors of near-T7 level.” The Flame Elf King, instead of being overly shocked, calmly analyzed the situation.

"Including the previous interstellar missiles and interstellar drones."

This near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought boasts impressive overall combat capabilities.

That would be comparable to the combat power of a standard 100,000-ship interstellar legion fleet of our Holy Elf Empire.

When the Azure Water Elf King heard this evaluation, he looked at the Flame Elf King in great surprise.

Is one interstellar warship comparable to their fleet of 100,000 ships?

Isn't that a bit too much?

The Azure Elf King did not deny that this near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought was very strong, but it was being compared to the legion fleet of their Holy Elf Empire.

This one ship is equivalent to 100,000 ships, isn't that terrifying?

"That's too kind of you."

What you're saying is just a theoretical value.

If a near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought were to fight against a fleet of 100,000 Holy Elf Empire ships, it would be impossible for them to fight to the end.

We also have to consider the consumption of strategic materials, the war of attrition, the battlefield, and so on. Zhao Chen smiled and shook his head.

What Zhao Chen didn't say was that even a near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought wasn't confident of defeating the 100,000-strong Holy Elf Empire fleet.

However, if the near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought wants to leave, the Holy Elf Empire's fleet will have to pay a certain price and prepare more legion fleet interstellar warships.

That couldn't stop this interstellar overlord at all!

This is a super interstellar warship, with a special role on the battlefield.

The Azure Water Elf King was somewhat comforted by Zhao Chen's words.

But the Flame Elf King glanced at Zhao Chen and chuckled a few times, as if to say: Keep pretending.

We're both professionals, don't try to be modest in front of me.

Now that we've finished our visit, we've basically seen everything that's worth visiting.

"How was it? Did I treat you to all the delicious food you brought?"

You two can be considered the first distinguished guests to visit these items.

Even some high-ranking officers within our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire haven't had the chance to see this." Zhao Chen said, looking at the Flame Elf King and the Azure Water Elf King, as if to say, "I've really done you a huge favor this time."

Remember my kindness.

The Flame Elf King moved closer to Zhao Chen, nudged him in the chest with his elbow, and said with a grin, "Hey, since we're on our own now..."

Then please give me a hint.

What is the annual production rate of your interstellar warship, and what is the cost per ship?

I promise I won't tell anyone!

............

Zhao Chen saw off the Flame Elf King, whose expression was somewhat resentful, and the Azure Water Elf King, who remained as fresh and elegant as ever.

He naturally couldn't reveal the full cost of a single ship or the current annual production volume of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

Information about this near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought is being revealed in a way that is both explicit and implicit, giving it a sense of mystery, like a bride wearing a veil.

After seeing those two off.

Zhao Chen, Charlotte, Lilith, and the two chief engineers sat down again.

Annie patted her tummy, looking like she'd had a satisfying meal, and even let out a burp.

Nana, standing to the side, frowned as she watched her younger sister's demeanor.

"There are some things that are not easy to say in front of outsiders, but now it's just the two of us."

I'll get straight to the point.

"Can your production department guarantee the production volume of this near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought for the next year?" Zhao Chen asked directly.

Regarding this production capacity, Zhao Chen had only ever received vague information.

Chief Engineer Nana stepped forward and said, "Based on our latest compiled information, and after repeated calculations..."

If there are no problems with the supply of raw materials later.

This year, we can expect three batches of T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnoughts to roll off the production line and enter service.

Each batch is spaced four months apart.

These are three construction plans.

The first batch of construction plans in 2004 consisted of ten ships.

The second batch of construction plans in 2004 consisted of thirty ships.

The third batch of construction plans in 2004 consisted of one hundred ships.

Therefore, we expect to produce 140 near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnoughts by the end of this year.

One hundred and forty near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnoughts—that production capacity doesn't seem very high.

But you should know that this is a near-T7 level interstellar warship!

"A production capacity of 140 ships a year is quite good."

However, according to your previous report, the cost per ship is 20 quadrillion Star Dollars. So, 140 ships would cost 200 trillion Star Dollars.

"Can we afford the construction costs now?" Zhao Chen asked, glancing at Secretary Lilith beside him.

After all, Secretary Lilith is the steward of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire, and she holds the reins when it comes to financial matters.

Secretary Lilith stepped forward and said, "According to our latest draft of the Imperial financial budget for the coming year, our current annual revenue and planned expenditure budget are approximately 1 to 1.11."

It appears that we have already exceeded the budget by 11%, which is a considerable amount.

However, we still have considerable room for profit in this area.

For example, the interstellar powers we've won over now—selling interstellar warships and establishing military procurement orders—can bring us a significant amount of funding.

Military procurement orders have always been a way for the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to replenish its resources in a timely manner.

"Of course, the former's imperial annual income includes the share of income from the next few interstellar powers. If they cannot develop according to our plan and generate this income, it will create a significant shortfall for us."

However, we have also developed a worst-case scenario plan.

The Holy Elf Empire must be very interested in our near-T7 level interstellar warships.

When the time comes, we might as well sell them a stripped-down version of one.

That's enough to make up for the pressure we're under.