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
]
Vincent decided to purchase 10 Black Hawk helicopters.
[Total Cost for Black Hawks: 250,000 gold coins]
And then he went for the attack helicopters. With 1,289,525 gold coins remaining, Vincent began browsing for attack helicopters that would complement his existing forces and provide the necessary firepower for both defense and offensive operations.
[AH-64 Apache: Cost 35,000 gold coins each]
[Specifications:
Engine: Two General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines
Power: 1,890 horsepower each
Cruising Speed: 265 km/h (165 mph)
Range: 480 kilometers (300 miles)
Armament: M230 30mm chain gun, Hydra 70 rocket pods, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, AIM-92
Stinger missiles
Crew: 2 (pilot and co-pilot/gunner)
Advanced Systems: Target acquisition and designation system, night vision systems,
integrated helmet and display sight system (IHADSS)
]
Vincent decided to purchase 10 AH-64 Apache helicopters to enhance his air combat
capabilities.
[Total Cost for AH-64 Apaches: 350,000 gold coins]
With his remaining budget, Vincent turned his attention to additional defensive measures. He
wanted to ensure that Akarios Island was well-protected from any potential threats, both
terrestrial and aerial.
[Patriot Missile System: Cost 30,000 gold coins each]
[Specifications:
Range: 160 kilometers (100 miles)
Missile Type: PAC-3 MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement)
Radar Range: 170 kilometers (105 miles)
Features: Advanced radar for target detection and tracking, multiple launch capability, highly
effective against both aircraft and ballistic missiles
]
Vincent decided to purchase 5 Patriot Missile Systems for comprehensive air defense.
[Total Cost for Patriot Missile Systems: 150,000 gold coins]
With 789,525 gold coins left, Vincent decided to invest more in air transportation, specifically
for a large number of troops and supplies.
With 789,525 gold coins left, Vincent turned his attention to acquiring larger aircraft capable
of transporting significant numbers of troops and supplies. The C-130 Hercules caught his
eye.
[C-130 Hercules: Cost 45,000 gold coins each]
[Specifications:
Engine: Four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines
Power: 4,591 horsepower each
Cruising Speed: 540 km/h (336 mph)
Range: 3,800 kilometers (2,361 miles) with a full payload
Payload Capacity: 20 tons (40,000 pounds)
Seating Capacity: Up to 92 troops, or 64 paratroopers, or 74 litters for medical evacuation
Features:
Short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities
Advanced avionics and communication systems
Aerial refueling capability
Versatile cargo hold for a wide range of equipment and supplies
]
Vincent decided to purchase 2 C-130 Hercules aircraft.
[Total Cost for C-130 Hercules: 90,000 gold coins]
With the remaining 699,525 gold coins, Vincent decided to further strengthen his aerial
capabilities with advanced drone technology. He focused on acquiring MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-
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.