Cultivator vs. Galaxy: Rebirth in a World of Mechas-Chapter 44: CH- Armageddon-Class

William then snapped his fingers.

The holographic projection shifted subtly. The image of the Armadon-Class Destroyer vanished, leaving only the Panther-Class Frigate in full display. As the figure stabilized, key systems and components began highlighting one after another with precision and elegance.

He began, voice calm and steady, as if narrating something mundane—despite the sheer power being revealed.

"This," he said, gesturing lightly toward the rotating image, "is the Tier-7 Panther-Class Frigate. By Tier-7 standards, it ranks as a low to mid-grade vessel—not the peak of the tier, but still vastly superior. In fact, it’s more than a hundred times more capable than a peak Tier-6 ship."

That claim alone made both Grand Admiral John and Natisha tense with surprise, exchanging a quick glance—but William continued without pause.

"It’s 320 meters long—slightly larger than most conventional frigates—with a width of 80 meters and a height of 72 meters. The hull is constructed from a rare but stable Tier-7 alloy: Magnetite. Not the rarest material in the galaxy, no, but far stronger than anything you’ve used before."

He waved a hand, and the outer shell of the ship was isolated and magnified.

"Even with a relatively thin hull design, it can withstand capital-grade attacks—including those from your ship’s main gun—for a significant duration... and that’s without its shield active."

That statement earned audible surprise from both admirals. Yet William simply continued, unfazed.

"The Panther is equipped with a Tier-7 Quad-Configuration Shielding System—commonly known as an Aura Shield. It works in conjunction with red-particle energy, strengthening itself dynamically against all forms of attack, adapting and intensifying in real time."

Another look of astonishment crossed their faces, but William pressed on with his presentation, voice steady and utterly composed.

"The internal systems are advanced but streamlined. A crew of just 30 to 60 personnel is more than enough to operate it fully. For firepower, it’s equipped with four Red-Rubo Plasma Cannons—two forward-mounted, two rear-mounted."

He made a slight gesture and the weapon systems highlighted in red across the hologram.

"These are not ordinary plasma weapons. The ’Red’ designation means the cannons interface with the red-particle energy stream—boosting their destructive capacity significantly. When synced with the ship’s power core, these cannons can easily overwhelm a peak Tier-6 shielding system... including your ship’s own, Grand Admiral."

John’s expression darkened slightly—not in anger, but in grim acknowledgment of the power being described.

"In addition," William said, "the Panther-Class houses ten missile silos—five on each side—capable of launching a wide range of projectile and energy-based warheads."

He gave a faint smirk.

"Though I would recommend purchasing the Magitech Antimatter Warhead system I developed. Believe me—it will redefine your understanding of destructive ordinance."

The projection zoomed again to show close-range systems.

"For close-quarters defense, it has twenty automated short-range weapon platforms placed around the hull. As for energy supply—this ship is powered by a Tier-7 Compact Antimatter Reactor, perfectly synchronized with a Red Energy Induction Core Module."

He let that sink in before explaining further.

"This dual system doesn’t just power the ship—it converts base energy into what your people call mana, or more specifically, red-particle energy. This opens up new, formidable reserves of power to sustain weapons, shields, and mobility systems at a level you’ve never encountered before."

He paused—only for a moment—and then moved to propulsion.

"For speed, the Panther-Class is equipped with four mid-grade Tier-7 Lightspeed Engines, powered by the antimatter-mana hybrid reactor. These allow the ship to traverse vast distances at speeds unmatched in its class. Additionally, it has two sub-light thrusters for high mobility in short-range combat scenarios."

The propulsion modules pulsed in the hologram, glowing faintly red.

"In practical terms," William concluded, "this frigate can cut travel time by a factor of twenty compared to your best Tier-6 vessels. And in a chase or retreat scenario... nothing in your fleet could catch it."

He let the silence settle for a few seconds as John and Natisha processed everything they had just heard and witnessed. Their expressions said it all—shock, awe, and the cautious realization that what they were being offered wasn’t just advanced...

It was revolutionary.

Grand Admiral John took a deep breath—long and heavy—as if trying to come to terms with what he’d just witnessed. The weight of the revelation finally pushed him to speak. freewёbnoνel.com

"So... this is what Tier-7 technology truly looks like," he muttered. "And these... are the kind of weapons it can create..."

He shook his head in disbelief, his brows furrowing as doubt crept into his voice.

"But isn’t this a bit too exaggerated?" he asked, almost defensively. "A frigate like this—just one tier above—able to breach or even take down a battleship-class vessel like mine? That doesn’t sound realistic. I mean, yes, Tier-7 should naturally be more powerful than Tier-6, just as Tier-6 outpaces Tier-5... but never have I seen a Tier-6 frigate take down a peak Tier-5 battleship—not in one strike. That kind of power gap between classes just shouldn’t be possible."

William didn’t appear offended by the skepticism. Instead, he simply smiled, as if he had expected this exact reaction. Then he slowly shook his head.

"This isn’t exaggeration, Grand Admiral," he replied calmly. "It’s truth. The reason this seems so unbelievable to you is because Tier-6 and Tier-7 ships are not just separated by technology alone... but by something far more fundamental."

He stepped forward slightly, letting his words hang in the air before continuing.

"Let me clarify. From Tier-1 to Tier-3, ships operate using conventional energy systems—things like nuclear fusion or high-efficiency plasma cores. These are primitive by galactic standards, and though refined, they still rely on what I call baseline energy."

John and Natisha both leaned forward, their interest now piqued by William’s calm, professor-like explanation.

"From Tier-4 to Tier-6, ships graduate to using a different energy paradigm—primarily dark matter. It’s abundant, powerful, and accessible throughout most of the galaxy. The energy output of dark matter reactors easily dwarfs fusion cores, and that’s what allowed Tier-6 ships like yours to exist."

William paused, then raised a finger.

"But Tier-7 ships... they step beyond even dark matter. They use an energy form that’s exponentially more potent, volatile, and, frankly, less understood by most advanced civilizations."

He tapped the side of the holographic projection and the words "Mana / Red Particle Energy" appeared beside the Panther-Class Frigate.

"The energy is called Mana, though for your people, it is more accurately referred to as Red Particle Energy. It’s not just another fuel—it’s a catalyst. It doesn’t merely power systems; it elevates them. It allows for energy conversion, adaptive shielding, dynamic weapon modulation, and so much more."

He gestured at the ship’s core section now displayed.

"Tier-7 technology is defined not just by weapons and armor, but by its ability to harness a new class of energy. Mana—Red Particles—represent not just a stronger power source, but a fundamentally higher-tier power structure. When integrated with technology built specifically to manipulate and sustain it, the results are dramatic."

John muttered under his breath, "...so the difference isn’t just one of engineering... but of energy evolution."

William nodded.

"Exactly. The tech isn’t just ’better.’ It’s evolved. At Tier-7, you’re no longer bound by linear advancements. The gap between Tier-6 and Tier-7 is not equal to the gap between Tier-5 and Tier-6. It’s exponential."

He gave one final statement, clear and absolute:

"And that, Grand Admiral, is why a properly designed Tier-7 frigate like the Panther-Class—despite its class size—can outmatch your battleship. Not because of its frame, but because of the universe of energy it draws from. A kingdom fueled by fire will never match one that draws power from the star itself."

"That’s the general distinction I can give you regarding what makes Tier-7 technology vastly superior to Tier-6," William concluded, his voice steady and sure. "As I just explained, it’s not merely an upgrade—it’s a complete evolution of systems, energy principles, and integration methods. Tier-6 and Tier-7 ships may look similar at a glance, but they are worlds apart in practice."

He paused for a moment, allowing the weight of that truth to settle over the room before continuing.

"Now then, gentlemen, if you don’t mind," William said with a light wave of his hand, "let us shift our attention to the second ship—the Armageddon-Class Destroyer."

The hologram shimmered and transformed, the sleeker frame of the Panther-Class Frigate vanishing, replaced by a larger, more imposing vessel brimming with sharp contours and enhanced modules.

"This..." William began, gesturing toward the projected vessel, "is a heavy strike vessel, designed to fulfill a wide range of strategic combat roles.

The Armageddon-Class excels at orbital suppression, capital bombardment, advanced energy warfare, and can even serve as the first line of defense in fleet engagements. It is built to dominate the battlefield with presence, endurance, and sheer firepower."

He let the image rotate slowly as he spoke, displaying its reinforced hull and the sleek, advanced design of the vessel.

"The ship is 680 meters long, 220 meters wide, and stands 180 meters tall.

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