The mass of this satellite is about 7.5 tons, which is not too different from Xiao Yu's estimate.
Xiao Yu first analyzed its material system.
The results show that its construction materials are all common elements in the universe, and there are no materials that Xiao Yu cannot understand. Moreover, its material performance is no better than Xiao Yu's materials that have been strengthened by wood spirits and black insects.
powerful.
According to Xiao Yu's speculation, it is impossible for an alien super civilization that can build a fleet with such a huge mass to still use such "low-level" materials. Xiao Yu's heart became more and more doubtful.
The next thing to analyze is its power system. From the power system, we can see the degree of scientific and technological development of a civilization.
After taking it apart, Xiao Yu looked at the familiar nuclear fusion engine and felt a little speechless.
"I didn't expect that you really used nuclear fusion energy? And it also used electric energy? Hmm? Photon computing control board? God, it's so similar."
Although the nuclear fusion engine in this satellite is slightly different from Xiao Yu's, the overall principle is the same.
Looking at everything familiar in front of him, Xiao Yu felt like he couldn't laugh or cry, but at the same time, he felt greatly relaxed. No matter how many contradictions there are that cannot be explained, after all, it uses nuclear fusion power and relies on electric power transmission.
Energy relies on photon computing control panels to construct computing modules, which means that the technological level of this civilization will never exceed Xiao Yu by much.
At the same time, Xiao Yu once again confirmed his speculation about the similarity of the progress of civilizations. It is very simple. Since most civilizations develop from low to high levels, it is very likely that they will also go through a process similar to that of earth civilization.
.Although there will be differences in details due to differences in civilizations, the general direction is the same, such as chemical energy and nuclear energy.
"Well? What is this?" Xiao Yu bypassed the power module and began to look at the rest of the components. At this time, a strange thing attracted his attention.
It was something similar to a camera on Earth, with a protruding lens and a smooth glass lens in the lens.
Xiao Yu disassembled it and began to analyze the various subtle photon circuits inside.
Gradually, Xiao Yu was attracted by this photon circuit. Xiao Yu stopped all other irrelevant calculations and mobilized at least 20% of his computing power to analyze this circuit board.
After analyzing it for a full fifty minutes, Xiao Yu took a breath and came back to his senses.
"From this circuit board, we can see that they have at least surpassed my five-year technological level. Otherwise, they would not have been able to design such efficient circuits."
This five-year period is calculated based on the level of scientific and technological progress on the earth. Now Xiao Yu, due to the lack of sufficient materials to carry out research on basic physical theories and various other experiments, science and technology has long been stagnant.
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Xiao Yu learned a lot from this circuit board, and at the same time, he also analyzed the function of this instrument.
This is a thermal imaging detector, and its working principle is similar to something like a night vision device on the earth.
After analyzing this instrument, Xiao Yu began to analyze the next instrument. After a full twenty hours of analysis, Xiao Yu completed the analysis of the entire instrument.
This is indeed a satellite. Its main function is to find heat sources on a large mass object. This function makes Xiao Yu unable to figure it out. Heat source? Do I need to find it?
At the same time, Xiao Yu also has a general understanding of the technology of this civilization. Generally speaking, this is a civilization that surpasses Xiao Yu's current technology by about ten years. In other words, the utilization efficiency of nuclear fusion is higher than that of Xiao Yu.
The computing power is faster than Xiao Yu, the spaceship built is faster than Xiao Yu, the weapons are more powerful... that's all.
All in all, the difference is not very big.
Xiao Yu already had a comprehensive understanding of the technology of this civilization, and at the same time he felt settled.
Xiao Yu thought, "One thing is strange. This satellite is obviously built for a large object that is at least twice the size of the earth. They only have technology that is ten years ahead of mine. It is impossible to build such a large fleet."
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"Let's leave this question aside for now. At present, what needs to be determined is, what attitude should I have towards this civilization?" Xiao Yu thought and slowly began to analyze.
"According to model calculations, in the universe, if two civilizations with similar levels of technological development meet, it is most likely... that after initial testing or even conflict, they will engage in peaceful contact, exchange information with each other, or engage in material trade, and then peacefully
Separate. This is the first alien civilization I have encountered. Perhaps, I should express my kindness to them."
"But I can't speculate on their social structure and moral system. That is, I can't know whether they are kind or malicious towards me. Or...should I show my kindness while also expressing my force?"
Xiao Yu thought of a theory that was once very popular on earth, the dark jungle theory. In this theoretical system, there is no possibility for two different interstellar civilizations to coexist peacefully. Xiao Yu felt that at this moment, he seemed to have fallen into the so-called
In the "chain of suspicion".
Xiao Yu didn't know whether the dark jungle theory was correct, and Xiao Yu didn't risk his own life to verify his interest in the dark jungle theory. Xiao Yu only knew that his contact with the other party was inevitable.
Then, Xiao Yu must come up with a contact plan as soon as possible.
"Whether the dark jungle theory is correct or not, I will not consider it for the time being. Anyway, from my standpoint, if the benefits that can be obtained are less than the price that I will pay, then I will not choose to pay. The same is true in the universe. If you are with a
If civilizations coexist peacefully, there will be greater benefits. Naturally, I will not choose to attack it. I believe that this unknown civilization will also have such logic. Then, what I need to do is very simple. Show peace with me.
While we will gain benefits from coexistence, I will demonstrate my force system to deter them."
Two civilizations with similar technological levels. If a conflict breaks out, they may both perish. If they coexist peacefully, it may be beneficial to both parties. As long as they are civilizations with normal wisdom, they must know which one to choose.
"In the final analysis, interests, everything is interests, and interests are the highest guiding principle." Xiao Yu thought silently, "So, how to show benefits and deterrence at the same time?"
"Putting this problem aside for now, the top priority is to find them. They are definitely not far away from me. An existence hidden in the dark, with no idea whether it is good or malicious, is very dangerous. Although, I
I don’t know if they have found me. But if I find them first, I will have the initiative to contact them.”
Xiao Yu slowly adjusted the fleet formation, adjusting the entire fleet into a huge circle with a diameter of 8,000 kilometers. In this way, Xiao Yu used these more than 800 spacecraft to form a huge circle.
The radio telescope array came out. At the same time, Xiao Yu installed a condenser on each spacecraft. In this way, Xiao Yu can collect signals in various bands, whether it is infrared, ultraviolet, visible light, X-rays, gamma rays, etc.
, could not escape Xiao Yu's detection. Even if it were not for technological limitations, Xiao Yu would have wanted to build a neutrino and gravitational wave detector.
Xiao Yu searched for a full month, but did not find any material suspected of being created by civilization.
"It shouldn't be." Xiao Yu thought, "There are various signs that this alien civilization must be near me. Could it be that... they also discovered me? So they chose radio silence?"
Xiao Yu began to think about a question. That is, in the dark universe, when there is no visible light, how to find an object that does not emit any radiation itself, or that only emits a trace amount of radiation, which is close to nothing?
In turn, Xiao Yu also began to think about how this civilization that has surpassed him for nearly ten years will discover himself when he maintains radio silence, turns off all nuclear fusion engines, and blocks all radiation in the visible and invisible light bands.
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Xiao Yu calculated and couldn't find any technology that could detect him in this situation.
But one thing is certain, Xiao Yu is sure that if he doesn't hide it deliberately, there are still many ways to discover him.
Then...does it also mean that the other party is also deliberately hiding it?
Xiao Yu was horrified and shocked.
It seems that there is only one explanation, otherwise, why can't I find the other party?
"Take the initiative to show your body, show your goodwill and your own force to the other party, and take the initiative to contact the other party?" Xiao Yu thought nervously, but this is very risky. After showing his body, what greets Xiao Yu may be
A hydrogen bomb with a large yield. Xiao Yu thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't make up his mind to take this risk.
The current situation is very subtle. Two civilizations with similar levels of technological development are deliberately hiding themselves. Xiao Yu can be sure that the other party is also desperately looking for him. In this case, no one dares to take risks.
So, how to break the deadlock?
Contact between two civilizations is bound to happen, because the two sides are not far apart. Taking the initiative to leave means starting the nuclear fusion engine, which means that one's body will be exposed.
At the same time, Xiao Yu thought of a question.
Have you been exposed?
After all, he had previously controlled the spacecraft, captured the satellite, and also controlled the spacecraft to form a radio telescope array. During this process, Xiao Yu had used the lowest power, but Xiao Yu could not confirm that the other party
Is there any more advanced technology to detect the trace amounts of radiation emitted by oneself?
"I'm sure that the other party already knows about my existence, otherwise they wouldn't be able to hide it deliberately. I just don't know if my specific coordinates have been exposed."
Xiao Yu was thinking about this problem. Suddenly, Xiao Yu detected a weak signal.
This signal is very weak. If Xiao Yu had not arranged a radio telescope array, Xiao Yu would not be able to detect this signal at all.
Xiao Yu's heart tightened and he immediately began to analyze the signal.
As a result, Xiao Yu was shocked.
"Damn it, this is the signal for a triggered hydrogen bomb detonator!"