【Quarterly Tasks】

Mission objectives: Kill the Third Prince Qin Hu (completed); Annihilate ten T4 interstellar warships of the Prince's faction (completed); Annihilate the entire Third Prince's expeditionary fleet (completed); Kill three Imperial nobles of earl rank or above (completed).

Note: Completing the above four task conditions will complete this quarterly task.

Mission Reward: Tier 4 Starship Technical Blueprints

Task completed, reward available.

Taking a break, Zhao Chen retrieved the quarterly tasks that he had already completed.

【Claim your quarterly mission reward! Congratulations on obtaining the 'T4 Paladin-class Heavy Interstellar Missile Frigate'】

It's actually a T4-class interstellar frigate.

However, judging from the somewhat unusual name 'Interstellar Missile Frigate', this was an interstellar frigate that Zhao Chen had never seen before.

Zhao Chen began to examine the detailed data.

Paladin-class Heavy Starship

Ship type: Star Frigate

Technology Level: T4

Ship armor strength: 80,000-87,000 units

Star Shield Energy: 6 million units

Cruise speed: 380 knots

Warp Drive: Level 8 Warp Drive

Length: 2900 meters

Mass: 1.2 million tons

Number of positions: 500

Starship weapons:

300 T4-class octet 800mm caliber heavy close-in weapon systems (one shot per launch, no interval).

3,000 Paladin-class short-range interceptor-defense interstellar missiles (50 missile launchers)

Special features:

【Comprehensive Star Shield System, Short-Range Assault Mode, Paladin Star Shield Matrix Module (requires at least thirty T4 Paladins to coordinate)】

"This!" Zhao Chen was speechless when he saw the series of data.

This T4 Paladin-class heavy interplanetary missile frigate differs conceptually from previous interplanetary frigates.

The previous T2 Black Rhino-class interstellar heavy assault frigate and T3 Triceratops-class interstellar heavy assault frigate were mainly characterized by high-strength hull armor, combined with strong close-combat capabilities and a large number of close-in weapon systems.

However, this T4 Paladin adds two concepts.

The first is the'short-range defensive interstellar missile,' which, as the name suggests, is designed for defense.

Despite being labeled as short-range, its actual range is much longer than that of a close-in weapon system.

Its purpose is to defend against high-intensity energy weapons, such as naval guns, when a laser beam of that intensity is emitted.

First, quickly calculate its trajectory, then launch the appropriate number of short-range defensive interplanetary missiles.

This defensive interstellar missile will detonate in advance along the enemy ship's attack path, releasing an energy field that can resist or reduce the intensity of the enemy ship's attack.

This achieves a defensive purpose.

Another noteworthy feature is that this T4 Paladin-class heavy interstellar missile frigate employs a formidable Star Shield defense system, with its Star Shield ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) energy being more than ten times that of the T4 Vermilion Bird-class medium interstellar cruiser of the same class!

In addition to using T4-level technology for comprehensive Star Shield defense,

The T4 Paladin is also equipped with a special set of defensive technology weapons.

【Paladin Star Shield Matrix Module】

The principle is that when more than thirty T4 Paladin-class heavy interplanetary missile frigates appear in an area, they can connect with each other.

Ultimately, this forms a larger Star Shield Matrix!

It can cover a certain range of interstellar fleets, and because it is a star shield matrix composed of thirty T4 paladins, the energy consumption is almost evenly distributed among the star shield energy reserves of thirty T4 paladins.

This can greatly increase defensive capabilities.

Imagine a massive star shield enveloping a cluster of interstellar missile ships and aircraft carriers, and the coordination between the two.

This is absolutely amazing!

The addition of the two technical features mentioned above does not mean that this T4 Paladin-class heavy interstellar missile frigate has lost its close combat capability; its hull armor strength remains undeniably powerful.

Additionally, there was a ram at the bow of the ship, known as the 'Paladin's Lance'.

The ram is white gold in color, thicker, longer and sharper, and is also equipped with several modes, such as the high-intensity vibration mode that the T3 Triceratops-class interstellar heavy assault frigate has.

There is also an electromagnetic mode, which is filled with an extremely strong current. When it rams an enemy ship, the current will affect the enemy ship's hull.

In high-speed rotation mode, the entire 'Paladin's Lance' will rotate at high speed, increasing its penetrating power.

Furthermore, this 'Paladin's Lance' can be discarded.

While the T2 Black Rhino and T3 Triceratops performed well in melee combat, they both had a problem.

That means once the big black horn is inserted, it can't be pulled out.

However, due to insufficient power, it was unable to inflict destructive damage on enemy ships and also affected its own navigation, thus becoming a target for surrounding enemy ships and subjecting them to attacks.

One-third of the T2 Black Rhinoceros and T3 Triceratops that had fallen before were destroyed for this reason.

However, the T4 Paladin-class heavy interplanetary missile frigate is different. It is equipped with ten 'Paladin's Lances' on its bow. When necessary, it can replace the existing 'Paladin's Lances' with new ones.

The entire process will take no more than three minutes.

"This T4-class interstellar frigate is quite impressive," Zhao Chen thought to himself, rubbing his chin with satisfaction.

"Commander, Commander?"

At this moment, the calls from the side brought Zhao Chen back to his senses.

Following Zhao Chen's instructions, Lilith brought Annie and Nana.

Now, both Annie and Nana are top-level engineers in the JF-17 Legion.

Zhao Chen looked at the two men, whose expressions and attitudes were completely opposite.

Annie stood slouching, her eyes were unfocused, and she looked utterly hopeless.

Nana, on the other hand, was full of energy, her eyes bright and even expectant as she looked at Zhao Chen. If she had a tail, Zhao Chen would definitely wag it very fast.

"Newcomers are easier to manage," Zhao Chen thought to himself, glancing at Annie.

Annie felt Zhao Chen's gaze and deliberately avoided looking at the commander.

She was unaware of Zhao Chen's ulterior motives in calling her here; every time she came here, he had packed her with gifts.

After returning from his place, Annie couldn't get a proper rest for months.

Thinking about all this, Annie looked at Zhao Chen with resentment, like a wronged woman.

“Annie, you did very well in the past six months.”

"I've seen it all. As per my original promise, the right to use that T2 Bronze Eden-class starship now belongs to you, and the subsequent modification costs will be paid by the Xiaolong Legion," Zhao Chen said.

The next second, Annie stood up straight, her eyes blazing, and said solemnly, "For the Commander, for the Dragon Legion, Annie's sacrifices are nothing!"

She said that, but Anne only saw one line.

Anne! Anne! Anne!