PFC Chapter 772 T7 Ion Disintegration Rifle
Chapter 772 T7 Ion Disintegration Rifle
Chapter 772 T-7 Ion Disintegration Rifle
Karida Military Academy, Political Department Office.
The iron-gray metal door slid open to both sides.
Fu Qinghai followed the instructor into the office.
The two stood with their legs apart, hands behind their backs.
Behind the large desk sat a lean man with neatly combed hair, wearing an Imperial military uniform, intently reviewing some documents. Without looking up, he spoke:
"Thank you, Harold, you can leave now."
The instructor raised his hand in salute and turned to leave.
"Hello, Aoyama."
The director of the political department looked up and said.
"Reporting to you, Director."
Fu Qinghai also raised his hand in salute.
This gaunt man was the new political director who had succeeded Tabor Rossetti. Fu Qinghai saw the metal nameplate on his desk; the name was Sid Evans.
“My time is precious and I don’t like formalities, so I’ll just be direct with you. The reason I’ve called you here is to ask you to transfer from the Imperial Stormtroopers Academy to the Imperial Naval Academy.”
The director of the political department got straight to the point.
"Uh."
Fu Qinghai paused slightly after hearing this, and then said:
"Actually, I was going to make a similar application to the school as well."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, the director of the political department raised his eyebrows and asked:
What application do you want to make?
“I would like to apply to transfer to the Imperial College of Engineering, Director.”
Fu Qinghai expressed his long-held thoughts.
"Imperial Engineering Academy? Why?"
The director of the political department frowned in confusion after hearing this.
"I am more interested in their subjects."
Fu Qinghai gave a seemingly mundane reason.
The director of the political department, of course, didn't believe it. He looked Fu Qinghai up and down with a suspicious gaze and said:
"I'm not saying that what the Imperial Engineering Academy researches is unimportant. Of course, the Imperial Engineering Academy is very important and is our cornerstone. But for a professional soldier, there are more opportunities to make a name for himself only when he is on the front line. The Engineering Academy trains more researchers and engineers who are second-line. Of course, they often serve in front-line troops, but in the end, they are not as promoted as those who are on the battlefield."
"I don't quite understand."
The director stroked his chin and tilted his head:
"You are the most outstanding student in the history of Clifton College and even the entire Caledar Military Academy, yet you want to apply to transfer to the Imperial Engineering School. Is it because you are afraid of dying?"
What are you saying? Who isn't afraid of death?
“This is my passion, sir.”
Fu Qinghai had no choice but to reiterate.
"It seems that the few months you've had since enrolled haven't been enough for you to understand the meaning of the word 'soldier'."
The director suddenly changed his expression, put on a stern face, and asked:
"Although you haven't officially graduated yet, you were already soldiers from the first day you entered the school. Now, answer me, cadets, what is a soldier's duty?"
Fu Qinghai sighed inwardly.
"Obey orders, sir."
Fu Qinghai answered calmly and seriously.
"very good."
The director of the political department nodded in satisfaction:
"My request for you to transfer to the Imperial Naval Academy is an order, and your only task is to obey!"
"You even installed it on me. You probably don't know how your ex died..." Fu Qinghai thought to himself. However, he wasn't particularly insistent on transferring to the Imperial Engineering Academy. He could learn the relevant knowledge through the stolen teaching materials. It was really not worth killing someone over such a small matter.
"Okay, sir."
Fu Qinghai nodded calmly.
Seeing that Fu Qinghai did not raise any further objections.
The director of the political department finally revealed the reason:
"In a while, a delegation of students from the Coruscant Flight Academy and the Privsbelt IV Naval Academy will visit Calida for exchanges. During their visit, they will undoubtedly invite us to have some exchanges, or even formal combat exercises. Both of these military academies are long-established naval schools with a high level of professionalism, while our Calida Naval Academy only resumed enrollment two years ago. We must have enough outstanding students to represent the Naval Academy in battle."
"Do you understand your mission, Aoyama?"
The director of the political department looked intently at Fu Qinghai and asked.
"I understand, Director."
Fu Qinghai nodded to indicate that he understood.
The situation is very simple. Although Calida Military Academy is a large, comprehensive military academy, it was initially designated as the Imperial Stormtrooper Military Academy by the Galactic Empire. Since the Naval Academy had only recently resumed enrollment, its training quality might not be particularly outstanding. Fearing that it would be humiliated by being thoroughly outmatched by other military academies, especially those specialized naval academies, the Naval Academy urgently transferred Fu Qinghai to the Naval Academy to specifically deal with the student delegation that had traveled from afar.
On a deeper level, Calida Military Academy is the premier military academy of the Galactic Empire, renowned as the "Imperial Military Academy" and the "Royal Military Academy." Other military academies are probably all eager to prove that they are no less capable than Calida.
"I will arrange for your academic records to be transferred to the Imperial Naval Academy as soon as possible. After that, you will become a student in the third class of the Space Flight and Air Combat Command Department. You can start attending classes at the Naval Academy as usual tomorrow. Do you have any questions?"
The director of the political department looked at Fu Qinghai and asked.
Can I keep my single room?
Fu Qinghai first raised a question.
He didn't want to move to a cramped double room, and having a same-sex roommate would also prevent other girls from staying overnight in his dorm.
"Of course there's no problem. Not only your dorm room, but also the credits you've already earned and the records you've broken... we'll preserve them all for you. There's absolutely no need to worry."
The director of the political department waved his hand in reply.
"Then I have no further questions, sir."
Fu Qinghai stood at attention with his hands behind his back and slightly puffed out his chest.
"Ok."
The director of the political department nodded with satisfaction. He stood up from behind his desk, walked around it, and came to Fu Qinghai. The director was not tall; facing a student a head taller than him, he patted Fu Qinghai on the shoulder and said:
“Son, you must understand that this is a good thing for both the school and for you personally. I myself come from the Navy. I once served on a Gozanti-class light cruiser. Space naval forces are the absolute protagonists in a war, the decisive force in a war. All other ground forces are actually supporting roles.”
Fu Qinghai agreed with this statement.
The director of the political department continued in a low voice:
“I’ve dealt with high-ranking military officials in Coruscant before. I’ll mention someone you might not know: Orson Krennick, the director of the Imperial Advanced Weapons Research Department. He’s arrogant and powerful, but that’s the highest position an engineer can reach. If you choose to transfer to the Imperial Engineering Academy, his director position will be the pinnacle of your career.”
He's the head of the Death Star project, way higher up than you, the political director of Caledar Military Academy! How dare you criticize him behind his back?
Fu Qinghai thought to himself:
Then let me mention someone you don't know: Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defense Minister, also a civil engineering graduate. Do you still look down on engineering majors?
"I've always had high hopes for you, Aoyama. I'm very confident in your talent. With hard work and a bit of luck, you could become a Fleet Admiral in the future, not just a mere Commander. I hope you can prove me right."
The director earnestly encouraged Fu Qinghai.
“Thank you for your recognition.”
Fu Qinghai nodded respectfully.
As expected of the director of the political department, these guys in political work are really good at speaking. They first give you a stern look to intimidate you, and then immediately follow up with a bunch of encouragement and praise. They are very good at using the carrot and stick approach.
"Then I'll head back, Director."
Fu Qinghai took the initiative to say goodbye.
"Okay, go ahead. No matter what problems you encounter in the future, you can come to my office to find me anytime."
The director waved his hand politely.
……
Fu Qinghai had just stepped out of the office.
Then I saw another instructor standing at the door.
He reached out to stop Fu Qinghai and said:
"Wait, Aoyama, I've come to find you."
Fu Qinghai stopped and looked at him, puzzled.
"You come with me."
The instructor turned and gestured for Fu Qinghai to follow him:
"We have a testing task that requires your participation."
……
Calida, the main planet, is located in the Great Basin Desert.
A TIE "echelon" shuttle streaks across the sky.
At this moment, in the empty cabin sat the instructor from before, along with six trainees, including Fu Qinghai.
"I called you all here today because a new batch of firearms has arrived on Calida, and we need your participation in testing them."
The instructor, with a serious expression, began to introduce:
"This is your first time participating in a test, so I need to emphasize the relevant precautions again. Once we get to the firing range, just complete the test as required and give honest feedback on your experience. Don't ask any other questions. Don't inquire about the weapon's parameters, structure, or principles, understand?"
"Understood, sir."
"After the test is over and you return to school, do not tell anyone that you participated in this test, and do not disclose any details of the test process. When you get to the firing range, the people there may reiterate the confidentiality regulations, but it will be basically the same as what I am saying now."
"Okay, sir."
Several students nodded in unison.
Besides undertaking the daily training of its cadets, the Calida Military Academy also undertakes the testing of new weapons, a fact Fu Qinghai knew before enrolling, although this was his first time being called upon to participate in such a test. The average quality of Calida Military Academy cadets far surpasses that of ordinary soldiers in the Galactic Empire, making the testing at the military academy highly relevant.
Almost every well-known weapons manufacturer in the entire galaxy has a new weapon testing base on Calida Main Planet. Fu Qinghai didn't know which company had developed the new weapon this time. Was it Blast Energy Technology Industry? Sorosub? Melson? Judging from the instructor's words, this test was of a batch of firearms, so it was probably one of the three companies mentioned above.
As for why these six students were chosen...
The instructor didn't say anything.
Fu Qinghai suddenly felt something while sitting in his seat.
The shuttle began its slow descent.
……
A testing base deep in the Gobi Desert.
Six trainees stood in a row in front of the shooting range, looking down at a large firearm placed on the table in front of them.
The gun has a straight and slender body, a thick barrel, and a large muzzle. The entire gun is made of iron-gray metal. In terms of appearance alone, there is nothing special or unusual about this gun.
The metal plaque next to it reads:
Experimental explosive weapon, model X01.
Fu Qinghai narrowed his eyes slightly.
Some memories surfaced in his mind.
None of the other students, including the coach, had ever seen it.
But Fu Qinghai had seen this gun before.
T-7 Ion Disintegration Rifle.
This is its later, real name.
The T-7 Ion Disintegration Rifle, positioned as a single-soldier anti-material sniper rifle, first appeared in the Star Wars canon animated series "Rebels". It is likely the most powerful single-soldier weapon in the Star Wars canon universe, capable of disabling most light vehicle armor with a single shot, and its effect on people is even more terrifying.
Is it the gun he suspected it was?
Just try and you will find out.
Fu Qinghai was the first to pick up the gun in front of him, and following the instructions of the range staff, he placed the wide butt of the gun against his shoulder.
With his eyes fixed on the target 500 meters away, Fu Qinghai steadily pulled the trigger, his shoulders trembling slightly.
A colorless, transparent ball of light flashed before my eyes and disappeared in an instant.
Fu Qinghai put down his gun, frowned, and looked at the far end of the shooting range. He was unsure of how many rings he had hit.
Because the target disappeared.
Only one lonely stake remained standing in the same spot.
At this point, Fu Qinghai was completely certain.
This weapon is the T-7 ion pyrolysis rifle.
The word "explosive energy" in "experimental explosive energy weapon" on the metal nameplate is very likely just a misleading facade. This gun may not have anything to do with explosive energy weapons. Instead, it is more like a special type of macro cannon - a jamming macro cannon. The specific firing principle can only be understood after disassembly.
At the same time, after observing the performance of the other five students, Fu Qinghai roughly understood why these six people were chosen. They were basically selected according to their shooting scores from high to low. The high-level, mediocre, and poor-level students were all brought over to use the weapon, and then some suggestions for improvement were given.
The plot related to this gun in "Rebels" takes place about four or five years from now. The Ghost Squad, an independent resistance organization led by Hera Sindura, hijacks a shipment of Imperial equipment in Lothar. Inside the shipment are a batch of T-7 ion-disintegrating rifles, indicating that this weapon had already completed testing and begun to be deployed to the Imperial army at that time.
The range staff replaced the traditional targets and brought in several old wheeled tanks and decommissioned walking machines to serve as target vehicles. After the targets were replaced, Fu Qinghai raised his gun again, aimed, and pulled the trigger. The muzzle fired an ellipsoidal ion cluster with a distinct ballistic arc. The target vehicle was hit and burst into a violent arc of electricity.
Fu Qinghai put down his gun and observed carefully.
At first, because the official name contained the word "disintegration," Fu Qinghai thought that this weapon was similar to the Gauss weapon of the Necromancer, firing some kind of low-end version of the Gaussian disintegration ray. However, he found that this was not the case. The weapon's working principle was more like a single-soldier version of the interference macro cannon (also translated as "disintegration macro cannon") on the human empire's warships.
This gun, as a man-portable anti-materiel weapon, does not directly penetrate the vehicle's armor shell like a Gaussian ray. Instead, it paralyzes the vehicle's electronic facilities through a high-energy ionized plasma cluster, making it a far more powerful electromagnetic pulse weapon.
The battleship Sussin was once equipped with a jamming macrogun, which fired a highly ionized deuterium atom cluster projectile that caused less direct damage to the target. Its main purpose was to overload and shut down the target ship's power transmission system. This macrogun was particularly useful when it was necessary to capture the enemy target ship completely, but at the cost of sacrificing some orbital bombardment capabilities.
Because the entire battle group was severely lacking in warships at the time, they used these large cannons to seize the traitors' ships for a long time. Fu Qinghai was therefore deeply impressed by the interference of these large cannons.
Furthermore, while these high-energy charged plasma clusters are primarily used for anti-vehicle operations, they are equally powerful when used to attack human targets. The test base then brought in a Bansa as a target; one shot blasted the entire Bansa into a cloud of flying fur and blood mist, as if it had vanished into thin air as atoms—a particularly terrifying visual effect.
Despite its immense power, the T-7 ion cleavage rifle also has some drawbacks. It requires a cooling and recharging period between shots, resulting in a long firing interval. Therefore, it cannot be used as a fire suppression weapon for continuous fire and can only be used as a designated marksman rifle or sniper rifle by adding a sight.
Furthermore, this weapon has a hidden but deadly flaw—it can explode. If a grenade is strapped to a T-7 ion-disintegrating rifle, it can detonate high-energy ammunition inside the bolt carrier, resulting in a massive explosion. This wasn't tested at a firing range, but rather depicted in the film *Rebels*.
"If we consider using it as a marksman rifle or sniper rifle, then the ergonomics need to be further optimized. For example, the stock could be like this... the grip could be like this... this design might be better."
Fu Qinghai said to the engineers on site.
The surrounding engineers nodded in agreement.
Fu Qinghai was the top-performing student in shooting at the Calida Military Academy, and his opinions were highly valued by the engineers.
However, Fu Qinghai only mentioned some trivial points about the design of the gun, and he didn't mention a word about the most crucial point: the T-7 ion pyrolysis rifle would explode.
Before leaving the test base after the test, Fu Qinghai put his finger in his mouth, gently bit it, and flicked it, causing a drop of blood to fall onto the gun in the box.
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The T-7 ion disruptor, also known as the T-7 ion disruptor, can be translated as a disruptor, breaker, destroyer, or disintegrator. It does share the same etymology as the Disruption Macrocannon, so I believe their principles should be consistent.