Darkstone Code

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1329: Doing Business

When buying something, especially such a large deal, it’s not the type where you just pay without asking any questions, with nothing else to consider.

The officer’s requirements were simple: if Darkstone Airlines wants to secure this order, they must showcase their most advanced research achievements.

Moreover, they must be results that are ready for mass production, not those that still require some parts to be handcrafted.

To these demands, Lynch naturally agreed to all of them.

Now, some of Darkstone Airlines’ rough processing locations for parts are in Nagariel, where labor is very cheap. For things like special screws, the cost of production in the Federation is ten to tens of times higher than in Nagariel!

However, some non-intensive factories that require a certain level of industrial technology were set up in York State.

This year, the re-election of York State’s Governor was thanks to Lynch; if not for the drive to set up factories that solved numerous employment roles in York State.

And if Lynch hadn’t initiated education reform in York State by establishing the first university affordable to everyone.

The people of York State might not have voted for the old Governor; he has been re-elected for too long, and people were eager to try out a new Governor.

Sometimes, voters’ mentality is like newlyweds.

From only holding hands to walking into the hall of marriage, during the first term, everyone is enthusiastic; no matter what is done, they feel the other side is right, all feels fresh, exciting, satisfying, and gratifying.

Everybody even thinks, "This is the other half I’ve been looking for. We can continue this forever."

But by the second term, the initial freshness has faded, and the Governor sheds his shiny exterior, revealing something else in front of the state people.

The Governor and voters have passed the honeymoon period and started reaching a stage where they don’t perceive each other very favorably.

The Governor issues a new decree, and the voters feel he must be out of his mind to do such a thing.

The voters do not support the state government’s policies, and the Governor also feels this is the worst batch of voters he has ever had.

If he can survive the third term, it’s not because of how strong the relationship is; it’s mainly because there’s really no one left to fight.

For someone like the Governor of York State, if Lynch hadn’t given him a push, the voters would’ve abandoned him long ago.

They’d rather have someone younger, who can understand what we’re saying, over an old politician!

Fortunately, this time he won again.

The industry spans across different states and even countries; naturally, industry upgrades are a certainty.

Darkstone Airlines acquired large tracts of land approximately one hundred twenty kilometers south of Bupen and used its status as a supplier to the Ministry of Defense to obtain a military restricted area plan.

Initially, there was a minor issue as Congress believed Darkstone Airlines was not qualified to hang a military district sign; don’t other military enterprises not have such signs?

Why do you specifically need one? Are you different from the others?

To address this issue, Lynch donated some money to the military; of course, the reason was donating to an anonymous foundation, then taking out some money to co-develop some advanced military application science projects with the military.

These projects didn’t actually have any substantial content, and no one even studied them within the military, mostly throwing in some people on standby.

But as long as it’s military application science, as long as it looks impressive, it can be labeled as top-secret.

When the research project is a national secret, what’s the issue with having a military restricted area sign?

A special allotment was given by the Ministry of Defense, and Congress decided not to interfere, saying it was the military’s own affair.

It was not just one person visiting Darkstone Airlines to inspect the latest models of various planes; the military dispatched an entire inspection team, and there were even technical personnel from Kemoko Industries and Lanying Industries included.

After all, with orders involving two to three billion, whether it be the Ministry of Defense or the military, money doesn’t grow on trees; they need to keep an eye on it.

When the third-generation bombers and fighters were showcased, everyone was impressed by their performance!

While Lanying was still busy installing more machine gun towers on their bombers, Lynch’s Chi-III bombers were already divided into long-range bombers and strategic bombers.

"They have no close-quarters combat capabilities at all...," Lanying’s engineer found a flaw. "We have information that all countries are researching fighters. Once they’re caught by fighters, they’ll have no chance to resist."

During the straits war, the fighter jets first used by Lynch’s Darkstone Security demonstrated their dominance in air combat, leading various countries to shift their research from ground-based air defense to comprehensive air defense.

This means producing airborne attack assets—fighters—to cooperate with ground air defense units in striking enemy targets.

Every country is interested in the design of the Lin-II type fighter, but unfortunately, Lynch has no intention of disclosing it.

Furthermore, some technical issues cannot be resolved, so the current aircraft design could be said to break the boundaries of human thought.

Some have even called for the creation of a hybrid of airplanes and airships, to remake aerial fortresses of war...

However, whatever the case, fighters are no longer a scarce wartime force; what Lanying Industries’ engineer mentioned is naturally also considered by the military personnel.

Your bombers can’t defend against air attacks, you have no turrets; doesn’t that make it just an aerial target?

Darkstone Airlines’ Chief Engineer was about to say something, but Lynch raised a hand to stop him.

Lynch smiled and countered, "If I add two machine gun turrets to the bomber, or three, can it defeat a fighter jet?"

That single sentence left everyone in silence.

Just use your brain and you know, it definitely can’t win.

The speed of fighter jets is too fast, and the machine gun turrets wouldn’t have a high hit rate. Everyone’s on the move, shooting a faster, more angular, and more flexible fighter jet from a high-speed flying bomber in the air?

Not likely, right?!

The engineers from Lanying pursed their lips, arguing, "It’s tough to hit, but having machine gun turrets is still a deterrent to enemy fighters, at least they have some power to retaliate."

Lynch shook his head again, "Our current technological level is limited. Every increase in weight on airborne payloads requires an industrial tech advancement on our part."

"We shouldn’t allocate limited weight to machine guns, their ammo, and the people responsible for firing them."

"We should leave professional tasks to professional planes!"

"Fighter jets escort and cover bombers to break through. Even if only one or two make it over our bomb targets, it’s still a victory for us!"

After a few seconds, the officer from the Ministry of Defense nodded, "I agree with Mr. Lynch’s opinion. If fighter jets provide cover and break through first, tearing through the opponent’s aerial blockade, whether the bomber has air combat capability doesn’t matter much!"

This is the trend of development; sometimes people don’t understand, but when someone points it out, they immediately grasp it.

It’s like when a young guy looks for half a day without finding the right place, having no experience.

But with even a little experience, even just once, he suddenly gets it, understanding that it’s actually so simple!

From knowing to becoming proficient, there’s no real transition period!

This is a state, a process of realization; it just clicks in an instant!

In subsequent detailed evaluations, Darkstone Airlines consistently outperformed Lanying Industries in every parameter, which embarrassed the engineers from Lanying Industries.

All they could do was continually question and deny Darkstone Airlines’ technology, alleging that Darkstone Airlines had falsified its parameters.

Initially, the people from the Ministry of Defense might consider what he said.

But if you think every parameter is unreasonable... then who is really unreasonable? Does it even need to be said?

By the end, Lynch signed a five-year contract with the Ministry of Defense, ensuring the ability to deliver orders at any time in two years, with a deposit of two hundred million deposited into the public account the next day.

Doing business with the military is straightforward; they have money and don’t care if the counterpart is a fraud —

To the military, as long as you’re willing to take their money, they’ll dare to give it to you.

There are many roads to destruction, but to meet your doom gloriously, just provoke the military!

After the deposit of two hundred million, the subsequent payments will follow as the entire order is completed in phases, even if they have more money, they won’t deposit it all at once.

This money made Future Light’s shareholders optimistic about the future; few have the privilege of doing business with the military on such a scale.

Anyone who achieves this has an unstoppable future!

The arms industry has always been the most profitable sector!

The shadow of war not only brought Lynch a windfall before the war but also influenced the entire society.

In the second week after signing contracts with the Ministry of Defense and the military, the Federation Government and Congress held two hearings in Bupen, initiated by the Federation Congress, as the proposal to increase national taxes officially entered the review stage.

From the start, some people spontaneously protested, gathering outside Congress to harshly criticize those Legislators.

And Lynch received another "order."

"What’s this?" he asked, looking at the document in his hand, a bit confused.

Momo removed her high heels; she liked to walk barefoot, possessing an excellent figure and exuding a unique mature charm.

She knew how to showcase the most beautiful part of herself.

"A small production company sent us a program. They plan to temporarily add a political program after our ’Millionaire.’"

"Three times a week, to be broadcast for a month, which means twelve episodes."

Lynch glanced at the project proposal again, "I remember we have a similar program?"

Momo sat on the couch, pulling her legs up as well, "Yes, but it hasn’t been broadcast yet."

"So what’s special about this program?" Lynch shook the materials in his hand.

Momo gave an unexpected yet reasonable answer.

"This is at the behest of the Federation Government..."