Department of development of naval weaponry on Anrillia
The director was reading the holo-document making sure the descriptions of the craft would the states and military commanders criteria, double-checking that the demands were met. 14 new craft had been drawn out and they were about to be commissioned to the new weapons manufacturers. BAe systems’ monopoly was over. New military corporations were still under heavy restrictions though. The directory was afraid of any type of military company manipulating their nation or government so they still expected BAe to deliver almost all of the requested designs. She signs the document. She put down the holo-tablet, clicked a button on her desk and said: ”The document has been approved. We will make the first inspections next week.”
A total of 6 companies started creating concepts and ideas based on the descriptions given to them by the department. Other than the two leading companies, they realize they will only manage to build one or two of the craft at the quality and technology which was demanded.
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Research installation nw-7 naval research instillation
”Director Hatarish, THIS is the new variant of the vimy nuclear warhead.”
A hologram of an intricate design of a vimy appeared. Nine GBE standard thermonuclear plasma warheads around a casing of fusionable material.
”When the nine fusion warheads detonate the resulting plasma is redirected into the center fusionable material via the casing and additional electromagnetic fields in place. The fusionable material is compressed to such an extent that the resulting detonation completely shatters the case and creates an explosion multiple times more powerful than a standard fusion warhead of the same yield, size or weight. Allow us to demonstrate our prototype.”
They both turned around. To the screen that was emulating a window.
”This is a GBE fusion missile.” the red test ship launched a missile that appeared as a small white line in front of them. The resulting detonation was quite impressive.
”This is a vimy based on the UEG’s initial blueprints with the same size.”
The next explosion was a lot larger and more violent. Hatarish shielded her eyes.
”And now for our prototype with fusion warheads and plasma redirection. You’re about to witness neutron star-level compression.”
The director watched in anticipation as another missile was deployed. As it detonated the fireball grew larger than the UEG vimy. The screen practically turned white, showering the room with light. The computers were processing the data they were receiving which was rapidly being translated into text onto the screens of the room. Eventually, the explosion ended. After a few minutes of taking notes the director said: ”I am most impressed with your work. Can we expect you to design a complete missile for our standard launchers?”
”I’m afraid that’s not possible until generation VII. It might take another decade. With the technology we have available, missiles of that size do not have the space or structural stability in order to contain the initial detonation with the cost requirements. Standard UEG-base warheads will need to be used. However, we are working on a variant for the larger launchers BAe shipyards have designed for sixth-generation ships soon. Our current variant uses a fusion reactor and torch drives which can serve as additional plasma, though this increases the cost and makes stealth impossible. They generate too much heat.”
”Standard missiles need to be able to have decoys, especially with such costs as stated in our requirements. I recommend you replace such systems with additional decoys or shields for higher survivability for all variants but torpedoes and cruise missiles. You should be capable of installing sufficient cooling on such missiles. How about shells?” said the director.
”We have been able to develop warheads for main battery shells, but I’m afraid smaller railguns will require that we also use the initial UEG design with the same issue of space and structure. Secondary turrets won’t be able to field shells with vimy warheads at all.”
”And the casaba weapon?”
”There are too many issues currently. It’s hard to focus the nozzle, the velocity isn’t high enough and it dissipates too fast. But I am certain that we will find the solution soon.”
”Very well.”