Chapter 64: Shopping Time

Chapter 64: Shopping Time



When Vincent uttered the words 'Shopping Time' what he really meant was that it's time for him to fulfill his obligations, and start fortifying Akarios Island as in the next two days, he would have to go back to the continent and travel along with Eamon and his associates.

He browsed in the land units, and the first thing he went on was in transportation. Vincent realized that he had only a few units of logistical vehicles, making transportation of troops to a different location difficult. It was the first issue he noticed during the wave, and he wouldn't want it again.

The M-ATV Oshkosh was his preferred choice, but they were expensive so he opted for the suggestion General Harper made on the note. The M939 Trucks.

[M939 Truck: Cost 8,000 gold coins]

[Specifications:

Engine: Cummins NHC-250 diesel engine

Power: 240 horsepower

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Drive: 6x6

Fuel Capacity: 200 liters

Range: Approximately 480 kilometers (300 miles) on a full tank

Speed: Maximum speed of 88 km/h (55 mph)

Payload Capacity: 5 tons (10,000 pounds)

Seating Capacity: Driver plus 2 passengers in the cab, with additional seating for up to 20 troops in the cargo area

Features:

Central tire inflation system for improved traction

Winch with a 20,000-pound capacity

Versatile cargo area that can be adapted for various purposes, including troop transport, equipment hauling, and as a platform for weapon systems.

]

Vincent looked at his budget in his system.

[2,209,525 gold coins.]

Since Vincent planned on keeping 400 units of his soldiers and replacing those that perished in the wave, he estimated that a total of 40 M939 Trucks would be required to effectively transport his troops and equipment.

[Total Cost for M939 Trucks: 320,000 gold coins]

Next, Vincent browsed through tanks. Now, at this point, Vincent was at a loss regarding the performance of the Challenger Tank during the wave. Although it was effective, he believed that a highly-advanced tank would have made the job more efficient. Luckily for him, he had just unlocked one of the second iteration of Abrams tanks.

[Abrams M1A2 SEP v3: Cost 35,000 gold coins]

[Specifications:

Engine: AGT1500 gas turbine engine

Power: 1,500 horsepower

Transmission: 6-speed (4 forward, 2 reverse) automatic

Armor: Composite armor with depleted uranium layers

Armament: 120mm smoothbore cannon, .50 caliber M2 machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine

gun

Speed: Maximum speed of 68 km/h (42 mph) on-road

Range: Approximately 426 kilometers (265 miles) on a full tank

Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)

Advanced Systems: Improved forward-looking infrared (IFLIR), advanced fire control system, enhanced target acquisition capabilities

]

The Abrams tank was ten thousand more expensive than the Challenger Tank, but that's an investment Vincent was willing to make for superior performance.

He estimated that 10 Abrams tanks would provide a formidable defense force for the island.

[Total Cost for Abrams Tanks: 350,000 gold coins]

With 1,539,525 gold coins remaining, Vincent turned his attention to air support. He knew that having versatile aircraft capable of both transport and combat would be crucial for rapid response and mobility.

[Black Hawk UH-60: Cost 25,000 gold coins each]

[Specifications:

Engine: Two General Electric T700-GE-701D turboshaft engines

Power: 1,940 horsepower each

Cruising Speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)

Range: 592 kilometers (368 miles)

Payload: 2.6 tons internally or up to 9,000 pounds (4,082 kilograms) of external cargo

Armament: M134 Miniguns or GAU-19 .50 caliber machine guns mounted on windows

Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, two crew chiefs/gunners)

Capacity: Up to 11 troops or 6 stretchers in medical evacuation configuration

]

1 Predator drones for reconnaissance and offensive operations.

[MQ-1 Predator: Cost 25,000 gold coins each]

[Specifications:

Engine: Rotax 914F turbocharged engine

Power: 115 horsepower

Cruising Speed: 135 km/h (84 mph)

Range: 1,100 kilometers (684 miles) Endurance: 24 hours

Payload: 204 kilograms (450 pounds)

Armament: AGM-114 Hellfire missiles

Features: Real-time video surveillance, infrared camera, laser designator, satellite

communication

]

Vincent decided to purchase 3 MQ-1 Predator drones.

[Total Cost for MQ-1 Predators: 75,000 gold coins]

[MQ-9 Reaper: Cost 30,000 gold coins each] [Specifications:

Engine: Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop engine Power: 950 horsepower

Cruising Speed: 313 km/h (194 mph)

Range: 1,850 kilometers (1,150 miles) Endurance: 14 hours when fully loaded Payload: 1,700 kilograms (3,750 pounds)

Armament: AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, GBU-12 Paveway II bombs, GBU-38 JDAMS

Features: Multispectral targeting system, real-time video surveillance, advanced radar,

satellite communication

]

Vincent decided to purchase 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones.

[Total Cost for MQ-9 Reapers: 60,000 gold coins]

Next, Vincent decided to add a heavily armed aircraft for ground support and assault

operations.

[AC-130 Gunship: Cost 60,000 gold coins each]

[Specifications:

Engine: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines Power: 4,590 horsepower each Cruising Speed: 480 km/h (300 mph)

Range: 4,070 kilometers (2,530 miles)

Armament: 40mm Bofors cannon, 105mm M102 howitzer, 25mm GAU-12 Equalizer

autocannon

Features: Advanced targeting and navigation systems, night vision capabilities, infrared

sensors, real-time communication

]

Vincent decided to purchase 1 AC-130 Gunship.

[Total Cost for AC-130 Gunship: 60,000 gold coins]

Realizing the importance of aerial refueling for extended missions, Vincent looked into

acquiring a tanker aircraft.

[Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: Cost 80,000 gold coins each]

[Specifications:

Engine: Four CFM International CFM56-2B1 turbofan engines

Power: 21,634 pounds-force each

Cruising Speed: 850 km/h (530 mph)

Range: 2,419 kilometers (1,503 miles) with 90,719 kilograms (200,000 pounds) of fuel

Refueling Capacity: 90,719 kilograms (200,000 pounds)

Features: Boom and drogue refueling systems, advanced avionics, communication systems

]

Vincent decided to purchase 1 Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.

[Total Cost for KC-135 Stratotanker: 80,000 gold coins]

With all these purchases, Vincent's remaining budget stood at:

[Total Expenditure: 640,000 gold coins] [Remaining Budget: 59,525 gold coins]

"This will do," Vincent said, closing his system shop and heaving a sigh of relief. It took him

about thirty minutes to browse all those military hardwares and now they are all in his inventory. He'd summon all of them in the next 24 hours.