Mars, Adeptus Mechanicus Spaceport.
Li Feng's expeditionary fleet was currently resupplying here, with large quantities of materials continuously being loaded onto the ships.
This included approximately 2A40K tanks, 1200 PUMA infantry fighting vehicles, 300 PCL-181 vehicle-mounted 155mm howitzer-mortars, 450 valkyrie-LF large multi-purpose armed transport aircraft, 200 Pantsir S40 air defense systems, and 50 HQ-40K medium-long range air defense systems & missiles.
Because Li Feng's Soldiers were not yet fully equipped, Li Feng still needed to go to various Star Sector nodes to pick up the units assigned to him from their respective war zones, one by one, before heading to Gravelax.
If Li Feng didn't have the ability to stabilize reality, this journey would probably take at least 20 years. Not to mention the travel time, without the 'Star Chain' created by Sanguinius, even troop deployment orders would probably take years to reach each Star Sector.
Of course, there were also the blueprints Li Feng gave to the Adeptus Mechanicus a few days ago, for aircraft to be produced and manufactured by them. The 2K advanced design concepts combined with 40K super technology meant these aircraft could now be used as space fighters:
(LF stands for 'Li Feng', indicating that this aircraft has been re-upgraded with 40K materials and technology.)
'F-14 LF Super Chinacat' multi-role heavy fighter, capable of escort, fleet air defense, space superiority, and close air support. Its primary ordnance consists of active radar missiles 'Thought 90Plus' and 'AIM-54 EK Super Phoenix', which Li Feng modified from whirlwind torpedoes.
'F-16r Falcon Super Falcon' light multi-role fighter, primarily responsible for air superiority and close air support. Its main missile is the 'AIM-120S' active radar missile. For close air support, it can carry AGM-65 Mavericks, the powerful JDAM joint direct attack bombs of the GBU Paveway series guided bombs, and the powerful B-61 tactical nuclear bomb.
'J-20r Hidden Dragon Super Hidden Dragon' multi-role heavy fighter. As a product from Li Feng's hometown, it features an excellent central lifting body design and a perfect shape. Also, its electronic warfare design is specifically tailored against the Tau, so the Tau Lord will soon witness what it means to say: 'I'm not afraid if your radar doesn't see me, I'm afraid if your radar sees only me.'
Other aircraft such as the 'JH-7 LF Close Air Support Aircraft', 'Z-19 LF Attack Helicopter', and 'K-52 LF Attack Helicopter' will not be elaborated upon.
Li Feng stood in the hangar, looking at the F-16 placed in his yacht's hangar, a wide smile on his face. He hadn't expected that 40K's engine technology was so incredible that it could be directly modified into an ion thruster for vertical takeoff and landing and space flight.
At this moment, the Fabricator-General stood beside Li Feng like a primary school student waiting for praise from his teacher. Li Feng naturally saw the look of seeking credit on his face, so he handed him an STC and a spray can that had been produced.
"This is my reward for all Adeptus Mechanicus members. I usually see that your bodies are modified with so many mechanical parts, and your walking sounds are all creaky. This WD-40 multi-purpose lubricating and rust-proofing petroleum preparation has six major functions: cleaning, dehumidifying, lubricating, penetrating rust removal, rust prevention, and conductivity."
As Li Feng spoke, the light from the Fabricator-General's electronic eye almost turned into a strong flashlight. He immediately knelt on the ground:
"Thank you, omnissiah, for bestowing upon us your holy water..."
Li Feng frowned. This sentence sounded a bit strange. Li Feng immediately told him to spray it on himself and try it.
The Fabricator-General immediately sprayed some on the tracks of his lower body, which would squeak whenever he moved.
As the liquid directly penetrated the parts, the Fabricator-General moved forward and backward once, and the noise suddenly disappeared. He could even see the rust on it slowly disintegrating.
Seeing such significant results, Li Feng nodded slightly: "It seems this holy water is really useful for you mechanically modified guys."
After speaking, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, not expecting that something as common as WD-40 would be regarded as a treasure in the eyes of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
The brightness of the electronic beam in the Fabricator-General's eyes seemed to increase by another point. He excitedly said: "The omnissiah is indeed omnipotent. Under your guidance, we, the Adeptus Mechanicus, will surely become even stronger!"
As he spoke, he carefully held the spray can with his iron hands, as if it were not a can of lubricant, but a sacred relic.
"Alright, alright, don't exaggerate too much."
Li Feng waved his hand, signaling him to get up: "However, this lubricant is not omnipotent. Also, given your mental state, don't accidentally drink it as a beverage."
The Fabricator-General nodded repeatedly upon hearing this: "Yes, yes! We will cherish it like a sacred relic, using it only when most needed, never wasting a single drop!"
After speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something and pulled out an old, yellowed blueprint from his metal body, "omnissiah, I also want to ask for your guidance. There are some parts of the design on this blueprint that we have never understood..."
Li Feng took the blueprint and found a strange mechanical device drawn on it, with intricate parts and an almost absurd structure, as if an inventor had scribbled it while drunk.
He scrutinized it for a while, a helpless smile appearing on his face: "Which genius invented this thing? It looks like a hybrid of an oil refinery and a coffee machine."
The Fabricator-General respectfully explained: "This is a blueprint our church excavated. It is said to be able to produce the purest 'holy oil'. However, we have never been able to successfully restore it. Every time it runs, it either explodes or sprays strange black liquid. And the inventor of this is said to be a saint from the Dark Age of Technology named 'Shougong Geng'."
Li Feng smiled and handed the blueprint back: "If it didn't explode, that would be strange. I know Shougong Geng; his things are not very reliable. But since you already have WD-40, why not try applying it to your squeaky joints first? It might save you a lot of repair trouble."
The Fabricator-General immediately nodded, his expression devout: "Yes, your wisdom is as precise and accurate as the turning of gears. We will do our best to follow your instructions."
Li Feng smiled without speaking and turned to leave, but felt a little emotional. They could install ion thrusters on planes, but couldn't understand Shougong Geng's invention... "Is this the technological gap after the collapse of the house of cards?"
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