chapter 51
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As we started to build the first ship, the training center instructors and I updated the missing parts in real time, increasing the efficiency of the skeleton.
One of them is how to distinguish objects by color.
“The way to color-code the nuts and where to put them was great.”
Unlike electronic products, ships are so large that they contain countless types of parts.
Of course, nuts are all different sizes and lengths.
At that time, an instructor came up with an idea, how about marking the location with a color.
How to mark the nut of the 5th standard and the position where the 5th standard should be entered in the same color, and mark the other standard in a different color.
Thanks to this, if you just bring and spray the lacquer that matches the color, the skeleton tightens the nut on its own, making the work much easier.
So, I asked the parts manufacturer to paint it in the production stage and deliver it.
The instructor scratched the back of his head and said.
“thank you.”
“Apply to all other subsidiaries of the Seron Group.”
“All right.”
“And since I liked the idea, the prize money of 10 million won is confirmed.”
Then the instructor jumped up from his seat and bowed his head.
“thank you!”
Then the other instructors said with an expression of envy.
“Isn’t it the third already?”
“That guy has a very brilliant idea.”
I looked at those instructors and said.
“If you’re envious, don’t hesitate to come up with an idea, because they don’t say anything about failure.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
I looked at Baek Sang-ho and said.
“How is the defect?”
“To be honest, there is no place where there is no flaw.”
Of course.
“However, when a defect occurs, the process of disassembling and rebuilding everything is repeated infinitely, so the defect is gradually decreasing.”
“That’s what’s important. first ship? It doesn’t matter if you sell it as scrap metal as soon as you make it. The important thing now is to create a plausible algorithm to print the ship. You don’t even have to be perfect. Just enough to roll without a problem.”
Mass production with moderate quality is the basic policy of Seron.
This is no different.
It’s not like I have the best technology in the world and can make a ship of the heavenly class, right?
So cheap and a lot.
In any case, if we want to increase seabed mining in the future, we will need a lot of ships.
So in the first place, when I requested a blueprint from Sidae Heavy Industries, I asked for it to be the right size.
It is neither too big nor too small, just right for mass production, and at the same time it can be used for any number of other purposes.
“That’s a lot of money. I saved money to take over the shipyard, but the money is overflowing thanks to the rent. So it doesn’t matter if you blow it up with a single boat, so just pay attention to the algorithm.”
I said looking at Baek Sang-ho and the instructors.
“As you know, this project is the first large-scale project you have been assigned to as a center. And so far it’s been very successful.”
In the meantime, the instructors who have been trained in the way that I visit the center once a week to implement the algorithm they created.
Sometimes, they came up with ridiculous algorithms and implemented them even though they knew they would break, and sighed inwardly, telling them when to grow and use them.
To put it simply, should I say that I finally got off my probationary ticket and was ready to become a quasi-necromancer?
“If this project is successfully completed… I will recognize your skills and think of your contributions, and I will give you a significant salary increase.”
Anyway, thanks to that, it greatly relieved me of my work, so I should reward you.
What is their actual salary?
It’s okay if you don’t upload it.
After all, the algorithms they have learned and studied can only be used in the theory.
However, if we treat them properly, won’t more people want to become instructors at the center and work harder in the future?
Then, in the future, more quasi-necromancers will be mass-produced and work for me.
“It will probably go higher than you can imagine. You can look forward to it.”
At my words, the instructors said with their eyes shining.
“Oh oh! Salary increase!”
“I will definitely finish it perfectly!”
Then an instructor said.
“I will bury my bones in Seron for the rest of my life!”
“uh? So, are you saying that you will work as a skeleton even after you die?”
“That’s just what they say!”
While the instructors were cheering and bickering, one instructor raised his hand and said.
“Chairman, how about something like this? Isn’t this now divided into each one and only saving the contents of their own part work? It integrates and operates. Divide the area, and if the work process of the human staff goes all the way to the floor, integrate the floor plumbing work or something like this.”
It is true that no matter how much a skeleton is used, a certain part of it requires human hands.
So, if 10% of the work that a person has to do is completed, the work that can be done up to 10% is selected, integrated, and stored.
“It’s fine. great idea. It’s up to you to put your brain together. When everything is sorted out, contact me. Of course, if you succeed, the prize money will be paid.”
“nice!”
After such an encouraging money feast, I went out and said.
“Please finish quickly.”
Once activated, it will start producing infinitely from then on.
Currently, 6 docks are borrowed by Seron Shipbuilding from Sidae Heavy Industries.
Right now, only one dock is running because of the algorithm work, but when this algorithm is roughly completed, from then on, all six docks will be turned on full 24 hours a day to print the ship.
I said with a smirk.
“Isn’t quantity the virtue of a necromancer?”
*
It’s been about 3 and a half months since I’ve been running the dock like crazy 24/7.
Finally, the first boat revealed its majestic appearance.
Since the existing shipyard took 6 months as the production period, it is normal that Seron shipbuilding, which rolls arithmetically 24 hours, should be completed in 2 months, but due to the infinite repetition of dismantling and recreating the work that was done to complete the algorithm, it took 3 and a half months The first boat I took.
“Now, only the interior is left.”
Jang Cheol-woong, who joined the company as a new employee, suddenly moved to the career manager when Seron Chosun was established.
I said looking at the ship.
“How about this?”
“Can I be honest with you?”
“tell.”
“I have been repairing endless defects, but it is a mess. There are already overflowing with flaws in places that can’t be touched, and above all, I think there will be many hidden flaws that we don’t know about. There is no way to know this unless you operate it yourself.”
“Did you report to the center?”
“I did.”
“That’s all right. By the way, does this float in the sea?”
“That’s no problem. However, as I just said, it is assumed that there will be many hidden flaws, so what kind of problems will arise in the process… I’m sorry. It’s the first project I’ve entrusted to you, and I’m ashamed.”
Jang Cheol-woong apologizes.
But I didn’t care at all.
“Still, it means that it is hot. Your skills are good.”
“yes? It is only natural that the boat floats.”
“Because I ordered to proceed with the assumption that I would not be able to float. As for the defect, it’s not like the ship just suddenly sank, right?”
“That is absolutely not the case. They are not so incompetent as to be unable to catch such a fatal flaw. It’s because of the long hiatus, aren’t they all people who have worked on this floor for a long time?”
“Good, good. Then, fully operate all 6 docks.”
“yes?!”
Jang Cheol-woong said in amazement.
“Hoo, Chairman, that is never a good choice!”
“why.”
“Because ships are so expensive, it is absolutely necessary to test-drive and catch defects. In most cases, even with such a test drive, not all defects can be caught, but if you enter the dock and start production, there will always be some parts that cannot be corrected even if defects are found later! So, once you’ve found all the flaws…”
“Then you can finish making what you were making and then make it better.”
“Oh, no… what is that…”
“Manager Jang, you are misunderstanding right now, and it is true that general shipbuilders do that. Because the ship itself is a commodity. Does the manufacturer get in trouble when a product is defective? I fully understand. But these guys are not commodities.”
I’m not going to sell it anyway, I’m going to use it.
So, as long as the ship doesn’t sink, it’s okay to just accept it and use it to some extent.
“Because ship number 1 is still a bit unstable, let them fix the defects while test-driving it in the near sea, and build six docks while reinforcing the defects you found previously.”
“Then, if there is another flaw that cannot be corrected…”
“Then we can fix the ships. We have to make dozens of ships anyway, but I can tolerate defects in the first 10 or so.”
You learn by failing, right?
If you keep revising and modifying like this, one day you will come out with a proper boat, well.
I came all this way while making the skeleton algorithm like that.
Is there anyone more convinced than me that failure is the mother of success?
“Hire a bunch of people and make them work 24-hour shifts. Overnight allowance and the best treatment in the industry.”
I told the mayor that the job creation effect would not be good, but when I think about turning it into a 24-hour pool, I need more human hands than I thought.
Unlike construction, full-time workers are tied to the 52-hour work system, so you can’t make them work for a long time.
“Then, if the company’s finances go unreasonable…”
I said with a smile.
“It seems that the manager hasn’t come in for a while, so he doesn’t know. Don’t worry about money, I have a lot of money.”
After all, once the ship is open, you will make a lot of money with underwater resources, so what do you need to save here?
Besides, three used ships already refurbished are added to the mining operation, and the money they make is more than enough to cover the cost here.
“now! Stop nagging, 6 docks are fully operational! I will take responsibility, so just work hard!”
*
As soon as the first ship was completed and commissioned, six docks began to operate at full speed.
Naturally, boat number 1 had problems in all directions at the same time as the trial run.
From minor problems such as loose nuts to abnormal engine room structure and vibration beyond the normal level, the No. 1 boat was a total mess.
However, thanks to the sacrifice of the first ship, the new ships at the dock were made by correcting all such defects.
“They said there was another defect on boat number 1!”
“also? Where are you this time?”
“Aft side and lower deck.”
In other shipyards, reprimands come down from above due to defects, and in case of serious defects, they are subject to disciplinary action, but Seron Shipbuilding had a completely different atmosphere.
“The lower deck is already late, and the stern is still unworked, so we can fix it.”
Workers who are now fully adapted and accept so calmly.
“I still caught a lot. I think this is twice as good as the first time?”
“Even if it’s twice as good, it’s still a yawn to be honest.”
“Instead, next time I’ll come out with a medium-sized item.”
Then a welder lifted the radio and said.
“Please send me a skeleton.”
At first, they were just awkward in collaborating with Skeleton, but after spending a few months together, they have now completely adapted.
“All work in A13 is complete.”
All the work for the human staff in Area A13 is done, so start working on the skeleton.
After a while, the skeletons appeared in Area A13 and started working according to the pre-stored algorithm.
In the meantime, the welder who finished area A13 naturally takes the tribute skeleton and moves to another area that requires human work.
It was a perfect collaboration between a skeleton and a human that was accomplished in just a few months.
“…Anyway, if it’s like this, it’ll be finished in two months this time?”
Skeletons who will never repeat the mistakes they made on the first ship.
Thanks to this, the ships were being built at a normal pace.
“I know. This is real.”
“But if this happens, only the Seron Shipyard can make 36 ships a year, right?”
“… is that so? and. 36 is crazy.”
“Didn’t we make roughly 15 ships a year here when we were in heavy industry? Even with 10 docks. But now, Seron Chosun draws more than twice as many with six. ah. Besides, since you’re making these with the same design over and over again, once you’ve mastered it… it’ll get faster, right?”
The staff laughed and said.
“Isn’t it like this that we pick six a month?”
“no way. no way.”
“yes? Could it be that six of them will be chosen every month?”
“hahahaha.”
The employees who burst into laughter like that for a while, but soon the laughter subsides.
“…they keep increasing their staff, right?”
“uh.”
“The skeleton also said that it would put in several times more than it is now once the job is saved.”
“···uh.”
Seron has been growing at an abnormal speed by pushing the amount of skeletons.
The idea that six ships a month would not be impossible for some reason passes through the minds of the employees.
Finally, the silent staff spoke.
“Stop thinking and let’s just get to work.”
“okay.”
*
Exactly two months and ten days.
Six truly first-generation subsea mining vessels have been completed.
“How about this boat?”
“There are still many flaws, but compared to the first, it has improved a lot.”
“Is it worth using in practice?”
“The quality is still poor.”
“To the extent that I can’t use it?”
Then Jang Cheol-woong, who was silent for a moment, spoke.
“…Honestly, it’s not like I can’t use it at all.”
“okay!”
That’s enough, what!
Unlike the 1st ship, which was at a level that could not be used at all, the Seron Joseon made a ship that was below the level but still usable.
“Go into production from No. 8 to No. 13 right away. This time, aim for an average hit.”
Jang Cheol-woong, who understood me quite well now, said.
“All right.”
“Have the sailing pilots arrived?”
“That’s right.”
Despite many flaws, the operating structure of the first and the rest of the boats was almost identical.
So, in the meantime, I put it on the boat No. 1 in advance and taught the navigators how to operate it, and the workers also completed underwater manipulation training.
“Then what are you waiting for! Let’s go and dig for minerals!”
Now that the only ship is equipped, what is the need to hesitate?
Undersea resources await me.
“Are you really going to send it off without a test drive?”
“You can do it on the way to an undersea mine.”
“Then, if there is an accident…”
“This time I will follow you! If there is a problem, I will solve everything.”
What’s the problem with only 6 SS-class Awakeners in South Korea who come and escort you?
Since they are first class ships, I will escort them specially.
At my words, Jang Cheol-woong nodded and said.
“Then I understand.”
“Good! Tell the navigators and pilots to get on board right away.”
“yes.”
After giving orders to Cheol-Woong Jang, I immediately flew into the sky and entered the storage space of ship #2 and summoned the large mining skeleton that I had prepared in advance.
So, after summoning skeletons to all ships from number 2 to number 7, I floated up into the sky and smiled at the navigators and pilots running toward the ship.
“good. This is the real beginning.”
Undersea resources are all undersea resources.