Next up was the solar array.
Shawn didn't need to install it himself; he just had to embed the solar array into the top flat surface of 'odin' like a module.
The solar panels were tightly pieced together to occupy the smallest space and yield the greatest benefit.
If one were to observe closely, they would surely find a not-too-large, not-too-small gap left between the solar panels.
Below this gap was an alloy layer panel, just like the other parts, and beneath that panel, it connected to the interior of the second floor.
"This is 'odin's' observation system."
Shawn understood and tried to open the panoramic observation system.
On the roof, the alloy panel slowly opened, and a metal columnar body, extending up to 1.2 meters, slowly rose, its very top rounded.
The second floor had a visible panel, directly connected to the 'Vision System' in the first-floor cockpit, meaning both sides could simultaneously receive the same visual information.
The moment the panoramic observation system was activated, it could directly capture all directions around the Prison where Shawn was located.
"No wonder it's called panoramic."
Shawn tried starting the vehicle, deliberately driving over a stone brick placed on the ground.
The vehicle body was stable, with only a slight bump, but the panoramic view in the 'Vision System' did not 晃動, likely possessing a gimbal-like function that could automatically correct the angle.
On the lower side of the 'Vision System' screen, Shawn saw a movable joystick.
He tried to open it, and the color tone of the screen instantly changed.
The screen showed large green areas, a few swaying figures in the distance turned red, and even further away, some blue distributions could be seen.
After trying for a while, Shawn finally determined the effective range of this 'Panoramic Observation System'.
During the day, the normal observation distance would not exceed 2 kilometers at most.
The infrared/thermal imaging detection distance was around 300 meters.
It wasn't night yet, so he couldn't test the night vision distance, but Shawn guessed it should be a bit further than infrared/thermal imaging, though not by much.
But even though the overall distance wasn't far, the technology of this 'Panoramic Observation System' was unique in the new era.
Aside from the advantages of 'odin''s vehicle design and power battery, the 'Panoramic Observation System' was its greatest feature.
It integrated defense, tactics, and multi-functionality.
This was almost an essential divine vehicle for travel in the apocalypse, transformed from the red overlord.
Given that the red overlord's front windshield was mercilessly shattered last time, Shawn, learning from the lesson, wanted to see if all the surrounding glass could be replaced with harder tempered glass.
But to his surprise, when Shawn raised his hand and tapped, a dull thud came from the window.
Looking up again, he saw that the thickness of all the windows on 'odin' was not low.
Clearly, from the moment it was manufactured, 'odin' was already equipped with high-strength window glass.
"No wonder it's a vehicle from the vehicle expansion mod."
Shawn came outside the vehicle, raising his hand to gently caress 'odin''s rugged edges; he was truly satisfied with this vehicle.
The previous fire truck, the red overlord, was already quite good, but compared to this vehicle, it could only pale in comparison.
'odin' didn't even require Shawn to continue adding modifications; its integrated alloy plates alone were enough to withstand over 90% of sudden situations.
He found some long-lasting food and hid it in the vehicle for emergencies.
Shawn clapped his hands, just about to take it for a couple more test drives.
However, a few arguing voices came from the open space outside the Administrative Building not far away.
Shawn originally didn't want to bother; Rick, Diana, and the others could handle such matters.
But seeing more and more onlookers gathering there, Shawn thought about it and still walked over.
...
A crisp slap echoed.
Jessie clutched her still stinging face, hiding behind Carol, tightly hugging Sam in her arms.
Across from her, Pete also clutched his face in disbelief.
He truly couldn't believe that Carol, who usually seemed so gentle, like a friendly raccoon, now stood in front of Jessie without hesitation, giving him a heavy slap.
As for Carol.
Even though she was the one who took the initiative and gave Pete a heavy slap.
But her eyes were pitiful, tears in her eyes seemed almost unable to be held back, about to fall.
If someone familiar with Carol were here, they would surely notice her gradually chilling eyes.
Even warm tears could not warm them.
Cowardice is an instinct, for self-protection.
But Carol, from the moment she personally eliminated her first Walker and her first survivor, she had already learned to turn this instinct into a disguise to conceal her gradually intensifying killing intent.
Many people heard the commotion and came to watch; some, noticing the atmosphere was a bit off, quietly turned and ran to find the authorities.
Daryl wasn't out on Search today; he turned and exchanged glances with Michonne, who was leaning against the corner wall of the Administrative Building.
The two were like shadows, unhesitatingly joining the crowd.
Daryl moved to about two or three steps behind Carol and stopped silently.
Michonne, on the other hand, mingled in the crowd, quietly observing the unfolding situation.
Seeing Carol unhesitatingly stepping forward to shield her, Jessie, with one hand caressing her still burning face, couldn't help but sob softly.
Sam was still young and didn't seem to fully understand what was happening at the moment.
But hearing his mother cry, he instinctively glared at Pete.
Clearly, this kind of thing had not happened for the first time.
As if seeing more and more people gathering around, Pete's expression changed, and he couldn't help but speak in a low voice to Jessie, who was behind Carol, with a blustering but timid tone.
"Come with me, we'll talk about our business privately when we get back!"
Pete's tone was not like a discussion, but more like a command, as if an authority figure was looking down on a subordinate.
Jessie's expression showed a hint of fear; she took Sam's hand and wanted to leave, but in the next second, Carol raised her hand to stop her.
Seeing Jessie at that moment, especially with her child who was only waist-high, Carol inexplicably thought of her past self.
Seeing Jessie was like seeing the past Carol.
Before Ned died at the hands of a Walker, Carol was also unable to escape under his violent shadow.
Always bruised and tear-stained.
If it weren't for Ned's death, Carol might never have become who she was at this moment throughout her life.
The one who helped Carol and brought her out from Ned's shadow was Shawn.
Now seeing Jessie, a sense of responsibility suddenly surged in Carol's heart.
Perhaps... it was she, the one who was saved back then, who should stand up now.
Carol gave Jessie a look, and only when she stopped struggling to leave did she suddenly turn her head.
Carol turned back with a hint of tears, as if a crimson stream of light had suddenly flowed through her eyes.
Meeting Carol's gaze, Pete even couldn't help but take a step back.
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