Chapter 13: Communication Technology
Hades reviewed the research progress of some projects within the Royal Academy of Sciences.
The communication technology led by Dr. Tesla had been further improved, and they had even created a telephone prototype.
It was somewhat similar to a tablet computer from his previous life, the same size as an iPad. It not only had a call function but could also perform video chat, though it still needed further refinement.
Both photography and live streaming were possible; they just needed to replicate some of the Den Den Mushi's functions.
Furthermore, it could be folded and carried around.
What was currently missing were base stations capable of amplifying the signal, and only the final few steps remained.
Once completed, a communication network covering the entire Kingdom would be built first, and mobile phones would be distributed to the Kingdom's citizens, replacing the Den Den Mushi.
Of course, external communication and obtaining intelligence would still rely on Den Den Mushi. The Kingdom would establish specialized areas that could prevent Den Den Mushi signals from being isolated.
In such a situation, even if citizens wanted to use Den Den Mushi to transmit messages, it could only be done under the Kingdom's surveillance.
At the same time, they had also created tablets that could be used in the Four Seas. It was limited to the Four Seas because the magnetic field there was relatively more stable, only requiring the creation of dedicated base stations.
Once functions like music, games, forums, and live streaming were added, they could quickly become popular throughout the Four Seas.
These functions were countless times more advanced than the Den Den Mushi.
If Hades was willing to popularize the tablet, it could, to a certain extent, replace the Den Den Mushi. The tablet's advantage lay in its more diverse functions.
However, the Kronos Kingdom could not establish base stations in all Kingdoms and Islands.
Moreover, the range of base station signals was not that large, requiring a period of technology accumulation.
Due to the existence of the Grand Line, the Calm Belt, and of course, the Red Line and special localized magnetic field areas in the Four Seas, only Den Den Mushi could communicate.
Den Den Mushi had its unique characteristics, unlike telephones which used the same signal network.
Each Den Den Mushi had its own unique signal.
Furthermore, aside from certain special Den Den Mushi, ordinary Den Den Mushi were not expensive.
And Den Den Mushi had strong survival capabilities, making them essential for Pirates in some extreme situations.
Avoiding competition was also convenient; they just needed to remove the call function from tablets outside the Kronos Kingdom.
The appearance of the tablet would have a significant impact on the World, especially regarding the lower strata and information dissemination.
And it would inevitably cause a huge shock to the Grand Line. If the Four Seas had it but the Grand Line didn't, people would definitely turn their attention to the Kronos Kingdom.
Regarding this, they already had a solution: building independent base stations that connect the Four Seas network, capable of linking with the communication networks of the Four Seas.
However, to connect, one must be within a certain range around the base station.
Exceeding the range would prevent connection.
Based on the range size, they could be divided into large, medium, small, and even super-large base stations.
But as for the price? That was hard to say.
If every Pirate ship were to have a base station in the future, becoming a necessity like the Eternal Pose, it would be interesting to imagine.
However, this was merely a concept, or rather, still in the plan, because the base stations had not yet been built.
But regardless, the Kronos Kingdom would possess an independent information network.
In this era, it was better for the Kronos Kingdom not to be too ostentatious.
For now, Hades had no such intention, as the technology was not yet complete.
Furthermore, the Kingdom's future development required a large amount of funds.
Although the funds were sufficient.
The enormous trade profit each year, the customs duty on goods passing through the Kronos Kingdom, the shipping fees circulating in the Four Seas and the New World, the internal tax revenue, and the profits from the arms trade.
The Kronos Kingdom's economic strength was definitely among the top in the entire World.
However, there were simply too many things the Kingdom needed to do next.
For the Kronos Kingdom, having enough was sufficient; there was no need to rush to spread it.
They had to take it one step at a time and not move too fast.
The intermediate nutrient solution had already been researched.
The primary nutrient solution could supplement nutrition, quickly replenish energy, restore physical fitness and injuries. Its effect was significant for ordinary warriors but less so for stronger individuals.
The Intermediate Nutrient Solution had a more powerful effect. When used with a Medical Pod, it allowed the body to absorb it quickly, possessing a certain degree of ability to replenish vitality, nourish the body, and had some effect on treating Hidden Injuries.
At the Advanced level, the concept was that it could replenish vitality, delay aging, optimize the body, and treat Hidden Injuries.
Even the Top-Grade Nutrient Solution, an enhanced version of all the functions of the Advanced Nutrient Solution, could allow a person to undergo a complete transformation and have the effect of extending lifespan.
In terms of weapons, the confidential submarine had long been completed. Some countries on The Great Sea already possessed technology related to submarines.
However, the Kronos Kingdom's submarine was not an ordinary submarine; it was more like a nuclear submarine from his previous life. The power system was completely replaced by powerful local energy power, which was not a concern.
Now, only missiles remained.
Missile technology was very complex. How to achieve precision guidance and pinpoint accuracy over a vast range was a difficult problem Hades posed to the many scientists.
Otherwise, simply launching them like rockets would be too easy.
Ultra-long-range guidance was what Hades desired.
The most crucial Guidance System, and even the Automatic Tracking System, required full utilization of intelligent technology.
Once completed, the Kronos Kingdom and the Coastal Area would be very safe. Otherwise, anyone who dared to come would be shown what missile bombardment meant.
A series of weaponry and equipment research projects perfectly demonstrated Hades's Fear of Insufficient Firepower.
If the guidance range were further expanded.
Even some Islands in the Sea Area around the Kingdom could be brought under the Kronos Kingdom's rule. In the New World, there were quite a few Islands with rich resources.
Hades looked at the intelligence within the Kingdom, pen in hand, and began to write.
This was a plan. He was going to leave the Kingdom, and before that, he had to make a plan for how to develop step by step.
Especially agricultural reform, which could also begin now.
Agriculture was very important for a country, especially for the Kronos Kingdom, which possessed vast Plains and was also an Agricultural Power.
It was just that the focus hadn't been on agriculture before, and the Kronos Kingdom had no need for grain, so it was put off.
In Hades's view, the Kronos Kingdom's agricultural production efficiency was not high, although the physical fitness of ordinary people on this Great Sea was also good.
In the concept, the Kronos Kingdom would next adopt high-precision mechanized production adapted to local conditions, utilizing the Land as much as possible.
Grain, animal husbandry, irrigation agriculture, and fruit production would be carried out in the Plains, Coastal Area, Mountainous Area, and around Lakes, based on the environment.
Having vast Plains was an advantage for the Kronos Kingdom.
In addition, the Royal Family also specifically established the Kronos Crown Company, adopting an operating model similar to the agricultural production model of a country from his previous life.
It integrated the agricultural industry and industry and commerce into an industrial chain, effectively combining primary production like planting and breeding with deep processing, and then sales and after-sales service, forming a one-stop operating model.
This was equivalent to combining the advantages of the agricultural production of the Beautiful Country and the Fairy Tale Country.
(end of chapter)