In low-Earth orbit about 400 kilometers above the earth's surface, the "Yulong" is operating silently.
As an old-style "Xiangyun" class inner defense circle ship platform, the "Yulong" has been operating in low-Earth orbit for thirty years since it was put into service, and has had many experiences of firing main guns against the earth. The overall structural condition
It is by no means excellent. In the non-braking energy-saving state, even if only the life support system and observation system remain in operation, there will still be a considerable degree of mechanical noise. And once a few more modules are turned on, "leaning against the wall"
The treatment of "massage table" is not an exaggeration.
At this time, when the ship's adjutant Claire held the lever hand on the bulkhead, he had the illusion of holding a vibrator. However, he relied on ten years of practical experience in the Air Force and used the hand grip skillfully, only once
With the help of my strength, I easily crossed the nearly 20-meter-long passage.
Originally, he could have included the opening time of the automatic sensor door, but the portal of the command cabin turned out to be an antique that required a password to be entered by hand, so there was no way...
Even with the step of opening the password door, he entered the so-called "bridge" smoothly. This is the most spacious place on the entire ship, nearly two stories high, with a great hollow structure, and a spiral structure on the inner wall.
The fixed camera positions are arranged, and the hollow structure is properly utilized. It can be called a luxurious all-in-one projection tactical sand table.
In Claire's opinion, this is the most eye-catching design among such antiques. It is no wonder that those officers and soldiers who basically suffer from mild, moderate, and severe claustrophobia are trying their best to gain access to the command module.
Duty quota, avoid staying in capsule-style dormitories, or in fishbowl-like so-called "360-degree starry sky view" gyms.
Of course, you won’t be on duty if you’re on duty. Wouldn’t it be nice to play a few AR battles with luxurious special effects through the tactical sandbox?
But today, when Claire came in, no one was playing the game, and the tactical sandbox was not even opened. About one-third of the aircraft in the command room were occupied by people, and they seemed to be doing something serious, with the indicator lights flashing like a relay.
Claire glanced twice, it seemed that the main engine was heating up.
"Good day, Commander." Claire retracted her gaze, first drifted to the command seat, entered her own seat, and then greeted Major Cao Kai above her.
Cao Kai and Claire are both in their prime of life. In comparison, Claire looks slightly older, largely because of his prematurely thinning hair. However, at the moment, Cao Kai is too casual in the weightless environment.
His sitting posture showed a bit of laziness and sluggishness.
Facing Claire's greetings, Major Cao Kai seemed a little distracted. It took him two seconds to respond: "Is it daytime over there in Putrajaya? It's going to be night in Bancheng soon."
"Bancheng?" Claire was stunned. Although he was greeting in the time of his hometown of Putrajaya, Major Cao Kai should be a native of Lake City.
Fortunately, he looked at the platform operation chart and quickly understood: According to the ship's trajectory, they would arrive over Bancheng in about a few minutes.
The chief was willing to chat, and the adjutant naturally accompanied him: "I haven't been to Bancheng yet. I heard that the ruins at the bottom of the lake there are very spectacular and it is a holy place for diving enthusiasts."
"That's Beishan Lake." Major Cao Kai's words were a little erratic, as if there was some emotion in them. His fingers were fiddled with unconsciously, and floating and rolling on his fingertips was a "crystal ball" slightly larger than a fist.
, is actually a fully sealed "fish tank" with a strange translucent mini octopus sealed inside.
Claire's eyes drifted over there.
As far as he knew, it was shipped in the name of "scientific research", and then fell into the hands of Major Cao Kai through the "borrowing" procedure, and finally became a "pet". Strictly speaking, according to the process, scientific research, logistics can
, dozens of people in the command chain are living together, but who cares?
The most glorious days of old-fashioned naval platforms such as the "Xiangyun" class have passed. Back then, they served as space forts to bombard the "nests" of aberrations from a distance and clean up powerful aberrations in the atmosphere, providing the basis for the human defense system in the "era of aberrations".
They were constructed and made immortal achievements. But now, compared to the "younger generations" who can sail freely in the solar system, they are indeed old and can only exist as training ships and retirement ships.
The "Yulong" is particularly unfortunate. Because it has to take care of dual-use scientific research projects, it has even lost its qualifications for recruit training. Now all the people left here are transferred according to procedures and are ready to be promoted or retired after they have enough seniority.
Mobile personnel.
His commander, Major Cao Kai, was an unlucky man who was about to retire from the army when he was still young. God knows why.
In such an environment, no one will care about small details.
In fact, in the space life where birds have faded away, everything new and novel is very eye-catching. That gadget that somehow survived in the sealed fish tank even made Claire a little excited, and she was already thinking about it:
After a while, Major Cao Kai got tired of playing with it, so he might be able to borrow it for a few days.
Of course not now. In fact, he, the adjutant, had just transferred here a few days ago, and he was still not close enough to Major Cao Kai and his old subordinates.
For example, now, he hesitated for a moment before deciding to make a little joke to close the distance: "As for Ban Cheng... it must be a special memory for the commander to be there, right?"
“Very special.”
Cao Kai twitched the corner of his mouth, and then took the initiative to change to the topic: "It's not your duty time now, is there something wrong?"
Claire shrugged: "It's just that I'm a little sensitive to 'idle vibration'... Do we need to brake?"
"Well, the platform's orbital height is currently 392 kilometers. The institute hopes to increase it to more than 428 kilometers to optimize the observation angle. The ground process has been completed."
The words from the sponsor’s father really worked.
Of course Claire didn't say this. After all, the big sponsor who bears 75% of the platform's operating costs has the right to be respected.
Claire didn't take this seriously. For the aerospace force, it's already the interstellar era. That is, this kind of old platform has been replaced by ships that roam freely in the solar system, and can maneuver hundreds or thousands of kilometers at will.
, what a fart again!
"What do you need from me?"
"It's not like you're on duty, what could happen?"
Major Cao Kai said it casually, which made Claire feel a little embarrassed. She could only explain it in her heart: This was probably a sign that the relationship between the two parties was getting closer.
Fortunately, Major Cao Kai had a follow-up: "Since you said that, it's just right, help me urge them to do a comprehensive thermal engine test. In addition to the engine, other systems must also be temporarily awakened to clarify the status, and the test results will be formed into a report... This
This is probably the last document I signed in the military."
Claire really didn't know how to answer, so she could only respond: "Yes, sir."
Just at this moment, the sergeant on the opposite side of the aircraft reported: "The power test of the main gun is completed. Do you want to continue charging?"