The next few days were rare and peaceful. Chu Jungui took the time to complete the construction of the orbital energy station and the Exploding Wasp Scimitar.
Just when he was preparing to expand production capacity again, he discovered a problem. The Shadow of Doom was fine, but the territory of Base 2 was not big enough.
The area of Doomsday Shadow is actually about the same as that of Base No. 2. The difference is that the former was once captured and severely damaged. The base that Chu Jungui rebuilt on the ruins had almost even the spatial structure re-planned. It was naturally the most extreme in the style of the experimental body.
Utilization. However, Base No. 2 fell into Chu Jungui's hands relatively intact, and all areas were relatively intact, so the heavy equipment would naturally not be destroyed.
This creates the most obvious problem. The residential area of Base 2 is ten times that of Shadow of Doom, accounting for 40% of the entire base area. It is the largest single area. However, if you want to ensure the residence of tens of thousands of people, it is necessary
Such a big space.
In the concept of the experimental body, the easiest way to free up space is to transform the living area. The space freed up in this way can solve the problem of production expansion within at least one month. However, Chu Jungui did not expect that when he was in the case
When this idea was brought up during a meeting at the bank, it was unanimously opposed by Li Ruobai and Li Xinyi.
Li Ruobai did not directly state the reason for his objection, but sent a report he had just received to Chu Jungui. When Chu Jungui took a look at the report, his face suddenly lit up with joy.
At this moment, Chu Jungui had many military engineers and scientists under his command. The girl took them out and formed a separate laboratory to conduct research on weapons. Since Li Xinyi arrived, she reorganized their abilities and characteristics.
, established several new independent laboratories. The original power in Le Mans' hands was greatly weakened and dispersed. However, instead of being resentful, the bald and fat man was extremely happy. Not only was he freed from complicated and trivial management affairs, but the girl also had extra
He was allocated several times the original computing power. This allowed Le Mans to focus on his own research and live a fulfilling and happy life.
After the girl's reorganization, the research efficiency of the entire base has increased dramatically. Research work that originally took several days or even ten days can now be completed in just one or two days, and several projects are progressing simultaneously.
This report comes from its high-energy weapons laboratory. Engineers and scientists in the laboratory dismantled a high-energy beam cannon from the Federation and conducted reverse research and development. They were originally from the Federation, so they naturally knew the Federation's technological system well.
, so the research progressed rapidly. They used the principles of federal technology and combined with the materials and environment of Planet 4 to successfully develop a brand-new crystal that can be used to excite high-energy beams.
This kind of crystal is still in its preliminary stage, and the high-energy beam power it can excite per unit volume is only half that of the Federation standard crystal. However, its service life in the environment of Planet 4 far exceeds that of the Federation crystal, which is more than ten times longer than the latter. Federation
A beam cannon will become useless if fired at full power dozens of times on a planet's surface, but this crystal can be fired thousands of times.
The scientists named this crystal Alpha crystal and planned to divide the research into two parts. One part will continue basic research to improve the energy conversion efficiency and maximum excitation power of Alpha crystal; the other part will turn to weaponization research and develop various
This kind of matching parts can be used to produce the beam cannon of Planet 4 as soon as possible.
This was a very important breakthrough, which meant that Chu Jungui was about to get rid of the armed plan that relied on robbery. He continued to look back, and then saw a somewhat strange request.
Scientists believe that since it has been divided into two research directions, in order to make progress as soon as possible, they hope to build a new laboratory at Base 2.
This requirement seems reasonable, but what is unreasonable is that the new laboratory will accommodate more than 90% of the scientists and engineers, while only 3 people will stay in the original laboratory.
While Chu Jungui was thinking, Li Xinyi said bluntly: "The meaning of this report is that they want to move here."
"Why?"
"Because it's a good place to live here."
Chu Jungui finally understood what the girl meant, thought for a moment and said, "Do you think I should start paying attention to their welfare now?"
The girl shook her head: "No, it's not necessary now. But we can't reduce it any more. Their current living conditions are already very poor. If we reduce the living area further, they will rebel."
"They won't." Chu Jungui was very sure.
"How do you know they won't?"
"Their low-level authority is all in my hands, and I can't resist."
The girl disagreed: "There are always people who will risk life and death."
Chu Jungui was startled, then thought about it and said, "Indeed. But wherever there is resistance, there will be suppression. Don't worry, my suppression is very efficient."
Li Ruobai was listening and felt that the topic had gone astray. He coughed quickly and said, "Jun Gui, people are not machines after all. If you don't make them live more comfortably, they may be able to endure it for a while, but not
It may take a long time to endure it. Even if no one resists, no one will work hard for us. You don't want a research project to take a year to be solved, right?"
Chu Jungui thought for a moment and finally nodded, "That makes sense. Then where does our space come from?"
"Well..." Li Ruobai pondered in silence. The simplest way is to directly expand the base. But in that case, the existing defense system will have to be redesigned and the area will be expanded, which will increase the pressure on defense exponentially. Although
This period of time has been quiet, but no one has forgotten the beast tide.
The overwhelming tide of beasts will never be forgotten by anyone who has seen it once.
After thinking for a long time, Li Ruobai's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Why not develop underground?"
While Chu Jungui was thinking about it, Li Ruobai had already said eloquently: "There are many benefits to underground construction. First of all, we are going to dig, so we can explore the underground minerals by the way. The excavated stones and soil can be directly refined on the spot.
It can be converted into basic metals and building materials. Anyway, we are not short of energy. With the materials, we can dig and build at the same time, and will not be threatened by living missiles on the ground. We can achieve more with one stone. The only disadvantage is that the amount of work is a bit large, but
We can bring all the mine carts back to dig the ground."
Chu Jun returned to look at the girl. Li Xinyi spread her hands and said, "Don't look for me. I'm not an expert in fortress defense."
Chu Jungui felt that there was no problem, so he nodded. Li Ruobai immediately connected to Kaitian, and then connected to the mastermind through Kaitian to start planning the expansion of the underground space.
When Base 2 began to carry out large-scale construction underground, in the distance, an eye rose from the huge black fog, projecting a cold light: "Stupid humans, do you think the underground can stop me?
Humph! If you dare to despise me like this, I will make you pay the price!"