How the Zergs were Made

Chapter 209 Seed Plan

After the conversation with Marvin was over, the head of state turned his attention to the other scientific chiefs.

Several people, the empire wants to consult you with some questions. I hope you can use the knowledge you have to clear up the empire.

These scientific chiefs paused, showing a hint of astonishment, and then turned cautious, just because the head of state's words just now used the word empire instead of himself.

This shows that in the following conversation, the head of state is asking them on behalf of the empire as a whole, and its importance will be directly related to the foundation of the empire.

Under the solemn gaze of several scientific chiefs, the head of state spoke slowly.

The war is about to begin. Just in case, the empire needs to sow some seeds. With the current technology, can we achieve safe and reliable interstellar navigation? I want to know the feasibility of interstellar navigation.

If it's just purely safe and reliable interstellar travel, the empire already has such technology, but...it can't carry people.

The answer was Neil, the chief astrophysicist of the empire. He participated in the design of all the space vehicles and buildings of the empire. Although it cannot be said that every field has reached the top, in terms of comprehensive understanding of the space system, he said that the first No one dares to say second, and no one present has more right to speak than him.

The safety and stability of an interstellar voyage is directly proportional to the time of the voyage. The longer the voyage, the greater the probability of problems in the middle, and the celestial bodies are moving all the time. The slower the speed, the easier it is to lose the destination. Therefore, the speed should be The faster the better, according to my prediction, the safest and most stable interstellar voyage is sub-light speed voyage.”

The empire can already sail at sub-light speed?!

The head of state, who had always remained calm, couldn't help being moved, not only him, but also the other generals. Neil nodded, but shook his head again.

It is only possible to achieve the sub-light speed of three adults' weight objects. Taking into account factors such as life support, deceleration, human body endurance limits, and food, it is still not feasible to carry people.

I'm curious, how do you achieve sub-light speed? With the empire's current propulsion technology, the efficiency should not reach that level.

General Mopusch asked curiously. He couldn't think of any way Neil could sail at sub-light speed.

Neil shook his head slightly, and told the head of state the sub-light speed navigation method he had conceived.

The so-called propulsion, in essence, still converts energy into kinetic energy. In a place as empty as the universe, this essence is very obvious. Whether it is a shell or a missile, it can be easily intercepted by lasers and transformed. The difference between thinking sitting on a missile and sitting on a battleship is that one will explode and the other will not? To achieve sub-light speed travel, you don’t have to be limited to the propulsion engine.”

We can use the parent star's ring as the acceleration orbit, and give the launched object a high initial velocity at the beginning. Then, we can arrange a focusing lens in the star orbit, and use the pulse beam to continue to accelerate the object leaving the ring orbit. After Calculated, the object will eventually leave our galaxy at sub-light speed during this process.

How to accelerate to sub-light speed is never a problem. The problem is how to slow down. It can be done through the long distance between stars, but what about after reaching the destination? How should the projectile stop?

At this time, every general suddenly asked.

Isn't it okay to use antimatter?

No, the mass of the projectile has already determined that it cannot rely on itself to slow down, even if it uses the empire's precious antimatter.

The meeting fell into a brief silence, the head of state did not say anything, his eyes were dim, and he seemed to be thinking about other things.

At this time, someone broke the silence.

Führer, I have an idea, maybe it can solve the problem of slowing down.

A scientific chief spoke to everyone and explained his plan.

It can be slowed down by using the gravity from the star.

You mean, that gravitational slingshot accelerates?

The Führer's eyes fell on the man, and he was a little puzzled about the other party's plan. According to his understanding, the function of the gravitational slingshot was to accelerate the aircraft, but they were discussing how to slow it down.

Yes, but your understanding is wrong, Head of State. The gravitational slingshot can be accelerated or decelerated, and the projectile can be decelerated against the rotation of the celestial body. The kinetic energy consumed comes from the rotation with the celestial body. Projectile deceleration is perfectly fine.

In order to facilitate understanding, a projection against the rotation of the planet appeared in front of the head of state.

Looking at the projection and tapping his fingers on the table, the head of state was thinking about the feasibility of this deceleration plan.

However, such deceleration may continue for thousands or even tens of thousands of years after the projectile reaches its destination. No one can say what will happen during this process.

Regarding this question, the scientific chief already had an idea in his mind, and he answered.

In the process of deceleration, the distance to the star can be gradually shortened. The closer the distance is, the greater the gravitational force will be, and the more obvious the deceleration effect will be.

But in this way, fuel needs to be carried on the projectile, and the mass will undoubtedly increase. Neil reminded.

At this time, another scientific chief proposed.

Prince, in fact, you can also add light sail technology.

Light sail? The product of the light pressure theory you proposed not long ago?

The head of state turned his gaze to the man, who nodded and answered.

Yes, the light pressure comes from the stars rather than the emission. Using the light sail to change the direction, the fuel on the emission can be banned, and only a small capacitor bottle is enough. At the same time, the light sail can also be used to generate electricity. In this way, the projectile will not have the problem of power depletion.

In this way, the sub-light speed voyage between the stars finally has a solution that sounds feasible.

However, the Imperial Seed needs not only sub-light speed navigation, but also some other technologies. At this time, the head of state, who was half-hearted, sent a questioning look to his sister.

Marvin, how is your hibernation technology going?

It's still in the experimental stage, the success rate is 35%, it will take some time...

That is, it can be put into use. Thirty-five percent is enough.

Before Ma Wen finished speaking, the head of state interrupted her speech. The success rate can be made up by people. The most important thing in the empire is people. The longer the time is delayed, the more accidents will happen. It is best to implement the seed plan as soon as possible.

Sublight speed navigation, light sails, hibernation, cloning, AI... The head of state spliced ​​and connected these technologies in his heart, and the empire's seed plan gradually took shape.

The last piece of the seed puzzle has been assembled. If there is anything left, it should be...a suitable candidate.