Traveler Major League

Chapter 304 Meeting
At the high-level working meeting of the Lianhe research vessel, Captain Zhou Weiyang spoke first, "Comrades, today the hull officially began to close. Did you see it? At one thousand meters long, this may be the largest ship on earth. We are so proud to have the honor of driving it."

"But, at the same time, I am also asking myself, can we really take on this great mission that will affect the course of human development? I don't mean to pour cold water on you, but we know almost nothing about the world on the other side. There are only a few of us here today, so there's no need to hide anything. Let's all talk about our ideas."

Zhou Weiyang crossed his arms and glanced at the people present.

Deputy Captain Tang Congxue spoke first, "The first problem we are facing now is still the power problem. The Union now uses three systems: nuclear power, fuel power and solid propellant. This is a helpless move to make up for the low technical level. This also means that our range is extremely limited. Such a huge hull can only travel at a speed of 40 knots in the existing channel. If it encounters dense rock formations, the shield structure in front will open the way and the speed will not exceed 1000 meters per hour. This is a snail's pace even on Earth. This means that our best option is to move forward through the existing channel, and the risk of encountering silicon-based people will increase greatly, which means..."

Zhou Weiyang flipped through the structural diagram of the research vessel in front of him and tapped the paper vigorously, making a light popping sound. "During this period, we have achieved a lot of preliminary research results on the Fourth World, but we have encountered more problems. This alien world is very different from the Earth and is more like a space maze. This makes many of our navy's original technologies lose their application scenarios. And this Union, which has absorbed many design concepts of the 'Earth Walker', is still unknown to what level it can play in our future long-distance exploration. As Comrade Tang Congxue said, in addition to our safe navigation, we also need to face the silicon-based people we may encounter in the future. Friction and even armed conflict may be difficult to avoid."

"Therefore, at present we need to focus on three aspects of work and conduct in-depth discussions."

Minutes of the high-level working meeting of the Lianhe research vessel
1. Ensure the safe navigation of the Union

a. Life support system optimization: Given the size of the ship, it is critical to ensure the stable operation of the crew's life support system. This includes air circulation, water purification and food supply systems. Regular inspection and maintenance are required to ensure that the crew has access to the necessary survival resources in any situation.

b. Sailing speed and range: The Union uses a triple power system of nuclear power, fuel power and solid propellant, aiming to improve adaptability. But this also means that the speed and range are limited. It is necessary to explore power system optimization solutions to improve propulsion efficiency in order to extend the range, increase the sailing speed, reduce the time to pass through narrow channels, and reduce the chance of encountering silicon-based people.

2. Safety issues and weapon systems in emergency situations
a. Weapon system development and experimentation: In the face of possible silicon-based conflicts, the Union needs to be equipped with effective defensive weapons. The focus of weapon system development is to modify existing weapons for the fourth world environment, while conducting experiments on cutting-edge weapons such as electromagnetic guns and electromagnetic pulse weapons, especially weapons testing of existing silicon-based "ground walkers", and conducting actual combat drills to ensure that the crew is familiar with weapon operation.

b. Emergency Evacuation Plan: Develop a detailed emergency evacuation plan, including a plan to quickly transfer the crew to a safe area, and a self-destruct mechanism when necessary to prevent the Union from falling into the hands of the Silicon-based people.

3. Optimization and implementation of scientific research work

a. Scientific research cabins and equipment: Optimize the layout of scientific research cabins to ensure efficient use of equipment. Introduce more advanced scientific research equipment, such as high-precision geological analyzers and biological sample analyzers, to cope with the complex geological and biological environment of the Fourth World.

b. Researcher training and cooperation: Strengthen the skills training of researchers to ensure that they can operate new equipment proficiently. At the same time, promote interdisciplinary cooperation, encourage exchanges between physicists, biologists and geologists, and jointly solve the problems encountered in scientific expeditions.

c. Adjustment of scientific expedition plan: According to the specific situation of the Fourth World, the scientific expedition plan will be adjusted dynamically to ensure the pertinence and effectiveness of the scientific expedition work while reducing unnecessary risks.

"Comrades, these three aspects involve tens of thousands of research institutes and manufacturers. In order to coordinate the work of various departments, with the approval of our superiors, we will set up the Fourth World Exploration Committee to coordinate. As the frontline military representatives on the United, we must also cooperate with the coordination work. Do you have anything else to add?" Zhou Weiyang asked. "Everyone, what we have in front of us is not just a voyage, but a leap of civilization." The words of Political Commissar Yuan Pingxiang solidified in the air, like the tranquility before dawn.

"In addition to discussing technology and strategy, we should also face another core issue - our mentality and our mental preparation." Yuan Pingxiang continued, "Facing the fourth world, the unknown world dominated by silicon-based life, we are not only explorers, but also a group of messengers who shoulder the mission of the future of human civilization."

He took a deep breath, as if to absorb the anxiety and expectations of everyone in the conference room into his chest. "What we face is not only a technical challenge, but also a test of the soul. During this voyage of exploration, we may encounter loneliness, fear, and even conflicts with unknown civilizations. But remember, we are not fighting alone. Behind us are the expectations and support of all mankind."

"Therefore, ideological and political work," Yuan Xiangping said, "is of paramount importance. It will be our beacon, guiding us through the unknown darkness. It will help us maintain team cohesion, enhance the crew's sense of mission, and ensure that everyone can maintain an indomitable fighting spirit in the face of difficulties and challenges."

Yuan Xiangping's eyes swept across the conference room again, and this time, he seemed to see a spark of response in everyone's eyes. "We must strengthen our awareness of the importance of the mission through regular ideological education, and inspire the sense of mission of every crew member, especially those researchers. At the same time, we must establish an effective psychological counseling system to help us cope with possible psychological pressure and ensure the mental health of the team."

"At the same time, we also need to promote mutual understanding and trust among crew members through team-building activities." Yuan Xiangping continued, "In the unknown fourth world, we are each other's most solid support. Only team harmony and cooperation can enable us to remain calm and rational in the face of crises and jointly deal with possible conflicts."

"Finally," he concluded, "ideological and political work is our spiritual defense line. I hope that our superiors can consider putting it on a par with life support systems, weapon systems, and scientific research work. It will ensure that we can overcome the difficulties and obstacles of future journeys not only technically but also spiritually."

"Finally, I once again ask the organization to consider incorporating the "Time Travelers Alliance" and their servers and other equipment into our overall management system." Yuan Xiangping's speech.

"I will report to my superiors, but they are not numerous to begin with, and have no signs of interfering with our work." Captain Zhou Weiyang continued, "Now, whether it is the preliminary planning or future voyages of the research vessel, the joint meeting between us and scientific experts is still the leading factor."

Yuan Xiangping shook his head. "But we all know that Shanjun represents the 'People's Alliance' and the 'Great Alliance of Time Travelers'. The reason they didn't interfere is simply because they don't have the industrial technology foundation. Once they really decide, like last time they asked to load two cabin servers, we would have to compromise and modify the hull design. I'm afraid this kind of thing will happen more often in the future, especially since Shanjun will arrive tomorrow. He brought a large number of scientists with him from Japan this time, and we need to be mentally prepared for this."

"The superiors will negotiate with Liu Ze and others. They have their own considerations. What is certain is that there are no Japanese personnel on their boarding list." Zhou Weiyang affirmed.

There is also the server, the one that exceeds their network technology level, the intelligence from another universe.

Zhou Weiyang and Yuan Xiangping looked at each other, nodded, and said nothing.

(End of this chapter)