The "Zhurong" spacecraft that implements the "Amazon Butterfly" project is lying quietly in the No. 1 Factory Building of the X Base. More than a dozen engineers are methodically conducting final debugging on it.
Eisen stood outside the marking line 50 meters away from the "Zhurong", silently staring at its huge cylindrical hull. It was the first time for him to appreciate this spacecraft, which represents the highest level of human technology, at such a close distance.
Compared with the previous "Fuxi" and "Kunlun", the "Zhurong" has been iterated a lot. But in Eisen's eyes, it is just a carrier, a carrier that can send him to Saturn.
"'Zhurong Hao' integrates more than 50,000 sets of sensors and a powerful AI recognition system. It has sharper vision, hearing and tactile sensing than humans, and has the ability to self-deep learn and continuously optimize algorithms." Accompanying Eisen Ding Yushi beside him proudly introduced to him. "It is also equipped with my country's latest generation of quantum computer technology, which can reach a peak operation of 20 trillion times per second. It is currently far ahead in the world! So, 'Zhuronghao' itself is like a giant robot!"
"Actually, I just need a spacecraft that can allow me to reach Saturn quickly..." Eisen was noncommittal about Ding Yushi's introduction.
They boarded the workbench and came to the spacecraft. Ding Yushi signaled an engineer to turn on the spacecraft identification system. The AI voice immediately sounded from the loudspeaker above: "Visitor Ding Yushi, authorization number 360402-1125; Visitor Aisen,
Authorization number 360402-1126. Welcome to the slipway!"
When Eisen heard their names being announced through the loudspeaker, a trace of curiosity appeared in his eyes. He asked the engineer: "Can it see us?"
"Not only can it see you, but it can also know your identity. If it is an unauthorized visitor, it will issue an early warning in advance," the engineer said.
"There will be many unpredictable factors in this long-distance voyage to Saturn, and there are also 'cloud bodies' waiting there. We need to ensure the safety of you and the crew!" Ding Yushi said. "Although the 'Zhurong' has integrated human beings
All top technologies, but it does not have the ability to confront the 'Cloud Body'. However, our original intention is not to engage in a space war with it, but to advocate non-confrontational methods to resolve the crisis. Therefore, these high-tech weapons used on the spacecraft
Technology is mainly considered to provide guarantee for the safety of the ferry.”
"We may be running out of time! I have a strong feeling...maybe it's the idea of the 'clouds' - they are watching us to see what actions we will take. Like humans watching a group of chickens in a cage
, see which one is picked out and slaughtered."
"Aisen, do you think it will be effective if you interact with the 'Cloud Body Brain'?"
"Now to the 'cloud body', the sun is like a big cake, and the large and small planets in the solar system are like nuts in their plates. As for whether to eat the big ones first or the small ones first, it may be
Let this 'cloud brain' think. If at this time, a nut accidentally makes a sound that they can understand, then it will at least understand what is going on."
"It feels very sad..."
"But human civilization is based on one's own understanding of the world. Therefore, although human civilization is diverse, it is always limited by time and space. Our thinking, our culture, our spirit, our technology... all of this
, all stem from the changes in human history. However, can our current civilization be called human civilization? At best, it is just a civilization that reappeared after the last era of human civilization. There is no inheritance from eternity in our consciousness.
Some of the cosmological views that came from the present are only things that later generations have discovered through observation and deduction and calculation; we have not found any signs of previous human civilizations in the strata, and some are just thought experiments and hypotheses about the existence of prehistoric civilization. Are there any?
Maybe, before humans appeared, there were other advanced species or civilizations on the earth? But now we can't find any traces of them, is it because they experienced mass extinction or have already flown out of the earth?"
Ding Yushi leaned on the guardrail of the platform, staring deeply at the red sunset outside the factory gate, as if reciting a motto in a low voice:
"It's our home, it's everything to us. Everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you've ever heard of, everyone who's ever lived...has been there.
A life spent on its surface. All hunters and robbers, heroes and cowards, builders and destroyers of civilizations, kings and peasants, young lovers... all live here - this speck of dust suspended in the sun
.”
Eisen looked at Ding Yushi. He seemed to have heard this sentence before, but forgot who said it. He said: "Although human beings are small, in the universe, time and space, all our existences and all civilizations are nothing more than
It is a grain of sand, not even as good as fine sand. However, we have thoughts and independent consciousness. This is our only advantage when facing the 'cloud body'! Maybe hundreds of thousands or millions of years later
, human beings no longer exist, and all traces of human civilization have disappeared throughout the solar system. But if we can let it remember when facing an advanced intelligent civilization today, we once existed, yearned for, and worked hard. This
To humans, it may be more meaningful than existence itself.”
"Aisen!" Ding Yushi held Aisen's hand tightly, pulled it toward her chest, and whispered: "My superiors have approved my application! I will accompany you to Saturn!"
Aisen didn't say anything. He knew that Ding Yushi was doing it for him, but he didn't expect that Li Zhanxiong would really agree to her request. The journey to Saturn was unlucky, the future was uncertain, and he faced the giant "cloud body" in the solar system.
”, almost a “one-way ticket”!
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! According to the latest plan formulated after repeated consultations between "N-601" and various countries' space organizations, a total of 4 spacecrafts participated in the implementation of the "Amazon Butterfly" program. They are from China's CNSA
The "Zhurong", the "Gagarin" from Russia's RKA, the "New Enterprise" from NASA in the United States and the "Planet Guardian" from the European ESA. They will form a "joint space fleet" and rush to Saturn together.
In order to jointly fight against the invasion of extraterrestrial life, as early as the establishment of the pan-regional cooperation organization, China's CNSA has disclosed controllable nuclear fusion engine technology and "magnetic bubble" technology to major space agencies such as the United States, Russia and Europe; as a shared
, NASA also made public its leading new material application technology for spacecraft; while Russia and France presented the high-energy electromagnetic gun technology jointly developed by the two countries to the "N-601" member countries for use as spacecraft defense weapons.
CNSA once questioned Russia and France about high-energy electromagnetic gun weapons, believing that it is unwise to carry such weapons on spacecraft, because when humans cannot interact with the "cloud body", not only any weapon is useless, but also
It will further stimulate the "cloud body"'s malicious intent towards humans.
Russia and France argue that because "clouds" have disrupted the gravitational balance of the solar system, the spacecraft will inevitably encounter unexpected intrusions of interstellar material on its route to Saturn, and high-energy magnetic cannons are an effective weapon to clear these obstacles.
Even if communication with the "Cloud Body" is ultimately hopeless, it cannot be ruled out that it can serve as a short-term deterrent to the "Cloud Body" to cover the evacuation of the "Space Joint Fleet".
"N-601" was unable to weigh the pros and cons, and had to acquiesce that it was up to each party to decide whether to carry high-energy magnetic cannon weapons. However, all parties were required to sign a public statement, that is, regardless of aviation, aerospace vehicles, etc., the high-energy magnetic cannon weapons carried
It is limited to defensive operations in the outer solar system space, and is prohibited from use in the Earth-Moon orbit and within.
CNSA first signed the statement, but it also publicly informed the world: "Zhurong" will not carry any weapons!
At the Base
The launch site and the French Guiana launch center in Europe are participating online at the same time.
The press conference officially announced the crew list of the "United Space Fleet" to the world. Except for Eisen, all astronauts made their debut in the press center of their respective launch sites——
The captain of the "Zhurong" is Colonel Yan Shaojun. She is the main contributor in commanding and driving the "Kunlun" spacecraft to the orbit of Mercury to detect "cloud bodies" at close range and ensure the safe return of the spacecraft. She has rich space flight experience;
He will serve as the chief commander of this "Space Joint Fleet". The "N-601" press officer also specifically introduced to the media: Ms. Yan Shaojun's husband drove the "Express 1" to Saturn a year ago to rescue "Fuxi"
Deng Kai, who was trapped and lost contact with the "Summer Solstice" during the mission. She also has one wish during this trip, which is to personally bring her husband back!
Eisen is naturally an important passenger on the "Zhurong", but due to his personal requirements and the high confidentiality of the mission, he did not appear at the press conference. The astronaut Zhang Nan was impersonated by Katz on the "Express 1" mission.
, was selected again this time, mainly responsible for flight control and communications. Gao Tianjun and Ding Yushi also joined the mission team as Aisen's special assistants. What was unexpected was that there was another team member with a special identity on the "Zhurong"
, that is Lawrence, the immortal man who applied for special approval from his superiors through Base
The captain of the "Gagarin" is Vera. She performed well in the "Kunlun" mission and was unanimously recognized and highly trusted by RKA and CNSA. Moreover, the "Gagarin" is almost the owner of the "Kunlun"
Counterfeiting, this is obviously something Vera is very familiar with. In addition to Vera, there are three crew members on the spacecraft, all of whom are outstanding Russian astronauts or scientists.
The captain of the "New Enterprise" is NASA's prestigious astronaut Colonel Walker. He successfully completed the first human exploration mission around Mars. The information he brought back during that voyage also helped the United States formulate the "Mars Immigration Plan"
Provided more powerful help. The "New Enterprise" has a total crew of five people, two of whom have participated in the mission around Mars with Walker.
The captain of the European "Planet Guardian" spacecraft is Dr. Nielsen from Denmark. He has participated in ESA's space programs many times, boarded NASA spacecraft twice in space, and has the experience of working continuously on the International Space Station for 380 days.
A brilliant experience. The other three astronauts on board the spacecraft are from France, Belgium and Poland.
The "New Enterprise" and the "Planet Guardian" are both equipped with high-energy electromagnetic guns jointly developed by Russia and France. Both NASA and ESA believe that this is a necessary weapon to ensure the safety of astronauts. And the "Gagarin"
Because it adopted the design plan and technical path of the "Kunlun" and out of respect for the opinions of its partner CNSA, RKA finally gave up on carrying a high-energy electromagnetic gun device on the "Gagarin".
Eisen stayed alone in the small reception room of the press center, quietly watching the TV broadcast. While listening to the press officer's introduction, he carefully observed every astronaut participating in the operation. Especially when he was on the "Zhurong"
"Teammate. He had seen Zhang Nan on TV and knew that Katz was the one who replaced this person on the "Express No. 1". Seeing Zhang Nan's alert and sunny appearance, Eisen couldn't help but feel that he was there.
The embarrassing encounter in the last mission felt a little sad - no matter how good he was, he was just like a doll in front of the immortal people. Moreover, now humans are facing intelligent species with several levels of civilization!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Eisen did not agree with the action plan of "N-601" at all. He dispatched 4 spacecraft at a time to meet the "Cloud Body". It looked vigorous, but in fact
We still treat our opponents as tangible creatures like humans. This is a stubborn consciousness that humans have not yet eradicated.
He knows very well that the "cloud" life is invisible and completely unaffected and controlled by the natural laws known to mankind, so the high-tech methods commonly used by humans will not have any effect in front of it.
A fragment of the "cloud body" that entered the Death Valley of Kunlun Mountains was cleared by a small "magnetic star". Eisen believed that it could only be a super weapon released by the observer of the universe. However, when the "cloud body"
Why was the "observer" indifferent when there was a large-scale invasion of the earth? Is it because it is powerless? Or does it know that the "cloud body" has mastered the ability to deal with "magnetars"? Even... this "observer" has no choice but to
Are you planning to give up on humanity?
Just as the appearance of the "magnetic star" is a mystery, its non-appearance is even more incredible to Eisen...
However, Eisen is no longer obsessed with how to find the help of the "Observer" at this moment. He believes that he has found the shortcomings of the "Cloud Body"——
Although the "cloud body" is extremely large, their individual molecules do not think independently. They only transmit the perceived information to the consciousness center for analysis, and then the individual molecules converge into an overall behavior based on the ideas issued by this "brain".
Moreover, the biggest difference between them and humans is that their thoughts are completely real, while humans are good at concealing and deceiving!
The "cloud body" molecules have integrated into the human group. Perhaps they are learning and imitating human habits at this moment, quickly understanding and mastering the connotation of human civilization. However, they are unable to learn the various deception instincts in the subconscious of human individuals. In other words, they have to
Learning these should take a relatively long process. This is the time window that Eisen wants to seize.
Therefore, before contacting their "brains", he must try to hide himself. Only by making the "cloud body" molecules unable to find him can he be surprised when facing their "brains".
Ai Bin and the "marginal space" haven't interacted with him for a long time. He doesn't know what happened there. Maybe they were messages from the "parallel space" in order to awaken and inspire him as the "messenger"
potential. When the passage between the "parallel space" and the real world is closed, in this world, only he, Jacob and the Eternal Man are left to shoulder the sacred mission...
Eisen just faced the TV broadcast, thinking and waiting, his heart still...