Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Want To Have A Competition In Laser Weaponry With Us, You Aliens?
Chapter 44: Want To Have A Competition In Laser Weaponry With Us, You Aliens?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Has the latest model of the rocket been sent over?”
“It has been delivered to the Meine…”
Inside the Great Xia Space Agency, Chief Engineer Yang was somewhat puzzled and asked, “Can our laser weapons really make a fair match with what the extraterrestrials have?”
“It’s hard to say!”
Colonel Chu shook his head. “The technological level demonstrated by the extraterrestrials is not consistent. Some are only ahead of Earth by 50 years, while others are ahead by 200 years…”
“In terms of technology displayed by the extraterrestrials, the first is spaceships. Although we have never seen their spaceships, their ability to traverse the starry seas and reach the moon already says a lot…”
“Then, what’s the point of sending the rocket over?” Chief Engineer Yang was still quite confused, not understanding why they had to send cutting-edge Earth technology to Area 404.
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“This visit has two purposes. First, to invite the extraterrestrials to see Earth’s high-tech products, and second, to discuss the promises made earlier…”
“During the visit, we can observe the extraterrestrials’ reactions to the rocket and ask them questions related to spaceships…”
“For example, the future development direction of space travel—whether it’s focused on speed, curved navigation, or interstellar travel through wormholes.”
“Understanding these directions would greatly assist us in our spaceship research, allowing us to avoid many detours!”
After finishing his thoughts, Colonel Chu returned to the previous topic and continued, “The second technology revealed by the extraterrestrials is their magnetic levitation technology…”
“How do they make machines levitate without the need for track beams and stator coils?!” The extraordinary levitation method astounded experts in Earth’s magnetic levitation research field.
“In this field, they are at least 150 years ahead of Earth, completely beyond our comprehension.”
“If we can glean even a partial understanding from the extraterrestrials, it would be advantageous for our future research!”
In the field of scientific research, looking for a breakthrough was like blind people feeling an elephant. Unable to see the elephant, they can only imagine its appearance. Feeling a leg, they think it’s like a pillar; feeling the trunk, they think it’s like a python; feeling the tail, they think it’s like a rope.
During this process of “feeling the elephant,” if someone could simply describe even just the physical characteristics of the whole object, it would help the blind understand what the elephant actually looks like.
“The third technology revealed by the extraterrestrials is the projection touch watch…”
“This technology is approximately 50-100 years ahead. At the very least, we can learn that research should focus on ultrasonic sensing, infrared image processing systems, and optical touch. It’s better than the magnetic levitation field, which is completely incomprehensible…”
“The fourth technology is their star destroyer cannon. It conservatively estimates that they are ahead of Earth by at least 200 years. It has only appeared in unscientific science fiction novels on Earth…”
“I have heard reports from experts in related fields, and when it comes to the star destroyer cannon, it’s a complete mystery. There are no research directions, not even a clear concept, and no supporting theories…”
Chief Engineer Yang began to understand and nodded. “So, this visit is actually meant for us to obtain hints of how extraterrestrial technology works?”
“More or less!”
“And what about Thomas’ mention of comparing our laser weapons to the extraterrestrials?”
Colonel Chu smiled, “People from Meine have like to talk big. If they want to test how advanced the aliens’ technology are compared to us, just let them be. Our goal is simple: to ask more questions during the alien’s visit without causing any offense…”
“Of course, Thomas and the others might not necessarily lose. As I mentioned before, alien technology is ahead of Earth by 50 to 200 years.”
“Their research on laser weapons in Meine is also ahead of the average technological level on Earth by 30 to 80 years…”
After the morning meeting, Colonel Chu went to the military specifically to inquire about experts in the field of lasers. He asked how long it would take for Great Xia to make breakthroughs in atmospheric disturbances and weather effects.
The experts’ answer was that relying solely on their own research, it might take 20 to 40 years at the current pace.
“If the aliens haven’t made much progress in laser weapon research and are only ahead of Earth by 50 years, then there’s a real chance for Meine to come out on top with their laser weapons…”
“To be honest, I do hope that Meine can win in the field of lasers…”
“Although winning a single round here won’t gain us much, it can at least give our experts in the research field a strong confidence…”
“That is, we Earthlings are not inferior to the aliens; our technology may not be as advanced as theirs, but that’s only because they were born earlier and have had more time for research…”
During this period, with the frequent emergence of alien technology, many experts on Earth were disheartened.
Some experts even became distracted, shifting their focus from dedicated research to hoping for theories about the aliens.
The mentality of seeking help and the rise of opportunism.
This was not good news for Earth.
Alien technology was like computer chips ten years ago: enjoyable to acquire at first, but when it becomes a bottleneck, that’s when the pain sets in.
In the field of scientific research, only through continuous self-improvement could there be a way out.
“Aren’t you afraid the aliens will turn hostile by doing this? They just launched a Star Annihilator…” Engineer Yang expressed his concern.
“It won’t be a problem!”
Colonel Chu chuckled and said, “During my conversation with Zhao Yu, he expressed his attitude…”
“I had language experts analyze the conversation afterward, and it turns out the other side has no intention of destroying the Earth; they are more inclined towards cooperation…”
Otherwise, they wouldn’t bother with the matter concerning Blue Moon.
This indicates that they are indeed as we thought: their spaceship is damaged, their current technology tree is incomplete, and they need our assistance to fill in the gaps, repair their ship, and eventually leave the solar system…
Therefore, comparing laser technologies is only a strategic move. Moreover, no matter how arrogant and foolish Thomas and the others are, they won’t just taunt the aliens and tell them, ‘Aliens, let’s compare laser weapons!”‘
For five thousand years, Great Xia has excelled in the study of humanities and social sciences. There are many means to achieve goals without leaving a trace. In this regard, Meine may not be on par with Great Xia, but they have some level of expertise.
During the visit, they can easily let certain soldiers or researchers reveal their pride and confidence in the field of lasers.
Judging from the aliens’ reactions, such as their disdain, indifference, or faint smiles, any bodily movements, eye expressions, micro-expressions, or even blink rates can reflect their true thoughts.
“Will the aliens detect what we’re doing?” Engineer Yang still had some concerns.
Colonel Chu looked around and, after confirming that there were no devices that could leak the conversation, smiled faintly and said, “Unless they have X-ray vision or some means of observing us from a godlike perspective…”
“If they have that ability, then 1 give up. 1 wouldn’t mind dying on the spot!”
“Haha, then they wouldn’t be humans, they would be gods!” Engineer Yang laughed along.
“Besides, our purpose in doing this is not to harm them. It’s just to gather information that can help us.”
“One of the three conditions given by the aliens is that Earth must not engage in any plans or actions detrimental to them.”
“That’s their bottom line, and until we have the confidence to stand up to them, we naturally adhere firmly to it.” “Now, let’s wait for tomorrow and see what we can gain from this visit by the aliens!”