Chapter 56: Tank Factory

Ye Fan stood in awe at the sight of the unit before him.

"Artillery!"

The familiarity struck him as he recognized the mortar. A frequent guest in the annals of modern warfare, this weapon boasted characteristics such as being lightweight, easy to operate, and flexible in striking.

In the grand scheme, the potential lethality of such weaponry on a larger scale was undeniable.

Although limited to only one per company, Ye Fan found this restriction reasonable and effective.

Observing a handful of individuals near the police station engrossed in some study under a tree, Ye Fan speculated on their activities.

Undoubtedly, they were strategizing, contemplating ways to assault the police station.

Ye Fan swiftly issued orders through Nana, directing the guards to increase patrols, expecting this to impede the progress of the scheming group.

Utilizing this window of time, Ye Fan embarked on the production of mortars. Accompanied by a dozen soldiers and the sniper Chen Chuan, who had recently cleared the battlefield, he returned to the police station.

Despite the kilometers to cover, Ye Fan remained confident. Given the station's ability to delay, he believed they could eliminate the approaching threat.

The commencement of mortar production was set to take eighteen minutes. On the journey back, Ye Fan seized the opportunity to check the status of his tank factory through the red alert page.

Recognizing the significance of the tank factory, Ye Fan harbored concerns about the high cost of tanks. His memory recalled three types: mining trucks, terror robots, and grizzly tanks. However, uncertainties lingered about potential changes.

His excitement peaked as he opened the chariot page.

"So much!"

The first vehicle that caught his eye was the sidecar motorcycle, reminiscent of his time as a squad leader.

The Jialing military sidecar motorcycle, priced at 500 gold, presented a viable option in locations with dense zombie populations, offering maneuverability and low fuel consumption for effective patrolling.

Moving on to the second vehicle, Ye Fan recognized the Dongfeng Warrior, costing 1,300 gold. Though pricier than his mining truck, Ye Fan justified the expense, deeming it fitting for platoon leaders.

The third revelation was a military bulletproof ambulance, costing 2,500 gold and limited to one per company. Ye Fan immediately grasped its utility for the medical team, envisioning it as a mobile operating room equipped with life-saving equipment.

Further exploration revealed a military bulletproof dining car, priced at 2,000 gold, suitable for the cooking squad. Recognizing the need for additional personnel in the squad, Ye Fan made a mental note to expand the team.

The fifth vehicle was a domestic military transport truck, costing 1,400 gold and limited to one per platoon. Ye Fan acknowledged its importance for troop transportation, envisioning it as a solution to their logistical challenges.

The sixth addition was a domestically produced military assault armored vehicle, priced at 3,500 gold and limited to one per company. This sturdy combat vehicle, equipped with heavy machine guns and rocket launchers, promised increased assault power and heavy firepower.

While the specifics of these vehicles awaited construction, Ye Fan felt content with the diverse options at his disposal.

Notably absent were mining vehicles, deemed irrelevant in his current setting devoid of mines. The absence of tanks prompted Ye Fan to inquire with Nana.

"Nana, why don't I see the tank?"

"Sir, the tank will only be unlocked after you unlock the battalion commander's authority and produce a physical tank factory. Now you only have the company commander's authority and only have virtual buildings, and tanks cannot be produced yet," replied Nana.

Ye Fan acknowledged the limitations, realizing the necessity to expedite resource collection. Once Chengguan Town was cleared, the groundwork for these vehicles would be nearly complete.

As Ye Fan approached the police station, a timely update from Nana arrived.

"Sir, the production of mortar warriors has been completed and has appeared at the police station."

Ye Fan glanced at the radar, confirming the appearance of two white light spots at the station. The blue light spots representing survivors had stealthily positioned themselves about 200 meters away, signaling the approaching climax of the battlefield.