The technological competition starts with the integration of space-time memory

Chapter 252: Confluence Suspicion
Looking at the surprised expressions of everyone present, Firwin's thin cheeks flushed with excitement, and he motioned for the man to sit down.

He turned to look at Michelle Brick and asked, "General Brick, there is a new piece of news on the Dream Shadow platform today. At the headquarters airport of the Future Technology Research Institute, a spacecraft that is said to be an orbiter successfully landed autonomously there. Is this true?"

Firwin's question seemed to make Michelle think of something bad, and the brown skin on his face, which was a mixture of black and white, actually became a little darker.

He sighed deeply and said, “Yes, I called Bordeaux at NASA and confirmed it.

Not only that, on the night before local time in Shangdu, the Space Force detection network also monitored that an unidentified flying vehicle took off from the Future Technology Headquarters Airport.

According to NASA's speculation, the spacecraft may have entered space directly.

This is speculation because our monitoring network lost the target for an hour after it crossed the Kármán Line.

In other words, this aircraft has radar stealth capabilities.

In short, we are in trouble.”

Firwin looked at the man whom he had just called "Hope of the Empire" and said, "Mr. Mark, you are an expert in this field. Can you explain this aircraft to us?

In addition, does Li Tang really have the ability to develop such a flying machine? "

This "hope of the empire" is Mark from Space Exploration Corporation.

At this moment, although he was surrounded by the elite leaders of the empire, he was not at all nervous.

On the one hand, it was because he was the richest man in the empire and had been to many places.

On the other hand, he has something to rely on.

I felt excited at the thought that I had entered the core decision-making circle of this empire.

Mark stood up, looked at everyone present, and said, “This type of aircraft is the type that can fly directly into space after taking off from the ground.

Everyone understands that if we want to send things into space now, there is only one way, which is to use rockets to send payloads such as satellites, space shuttles, and spacecraft into space.

Human beings have been working hard to develop a flying vehicle that can fly directly from the ground into space like an airplane.

But unfortunately, this has not been achieved so far.

Our previous space shuttles also needed rocket launches, but they were able to land autonomously when they returned, which put the Empire ahead of the world for many years. "

William Heigl couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Mark, you've been talking for a long time. Did Li Tang successfully develop this aircraft?"

Mark frowned, feeling a little unhappy, and couldn’t help but said, “You are Mr. Heiger, the director of Lanli, right?
Logically speaking, you should have the most say on this issue, and it is your responsibility to obtain intelligence from the other side."

Mark's words made William Heigl's face turn black. This kid is so stupid and keeps talking about things.

After Mark retorted to William, he continued: "Gentlemen, since we have no relevant intelligence as a basis.

Let me make some inferences based on my personal experience in the space field over the years.

First of all, if Li Tang’s aircraft can really take off directly from the ground and rise into space.

At least an extremely powerful engine is needed, which is impossible with the current properties of fuel.

Based on my understanding of the lithium crystal battery products invented by Li Tang, I can infer that his technical level in the application of electricity should be very high, and perhaps this aircraft is powered by electricity.

The Hall electric thrust engines that are currently used most frequently in space are electrically driven, but unfortunately the thrust is too small.

Next, we continue with the derivation.

If he wanted to achieve a high specific impulse equal to or exceeding that of a rocket, he should have used an electrically driven particle jet engine that was beyond existing technology.

But I have a question now. If we want to accelerate the particles to a large impulse and eject them, their speed should be extremely high.

This would require an extremely powerful power supply, and currently the only power source that can provide this power demand is nuclear power.

So, assuming that Li Tang really developed a flying machine that could take off from the ground and enter space, I can basically conclude that it is a nuclear-powered, particle jet engine-driven flying machine!"

Mark's reasoning made everyone present's eyes light up, and they felt that what he said made a lot of sense.

Michelle Brick immediately asked: "Mr. Mark, if according to your speculation, Li Tang has now built such a flying machine, do we have a chance to surpass him?"

Mark showed a charming smile and said, "Of course! If I wasn't sure I could surpass Li Tang, I wouldn't be here today."

Firven tapped the table again and said, "Everyone, the issue we need to discuss now is that Mr. Mark will ensure that he surpasses Li Tang in terms of technology, but we need to provide him with strong financial support!"

From the moment Firwin suddenly introduced Mark into the conference room, Bristol stopped talking and just watched everything.

Bristol didn't understand why he just went on a visit abroad, but after coming back, there seemed to be some subtle changes in the White House.

As assistant for security affairs, Philvin showed a different desire for control than before.

Who allowed him to bring someone like Mark into such a high-end confidential meeting?

Bristol watched quietly. Firwin wanted to provide strong financial support to Mark, but at today's meeting, not only was Big Boss absent, but even Loren did not show up.

As far as he knew, Loren was still lobbying the European allies to persuade them to support the Empire and impose some kind of international tax on Li Tang's [Dream Shadow], or conduct an antitrust investigation and impose a fine. At least six allies had to be persuaded, which was a lot of work.

However, for the old nobles who are increasingly short of money, Loren's proposal should be able to reach a consensus, but how to divide the cake is the focus of the dispute.

Just as Bristol's thoughts drifted away, Firwin was already saying, "If everyone has no objection to this, I will report it to Big Boss.

Then ask Winter and his fellow congressmen to initiate a new funding bill to provide continued financial support for Mark’s various scientific and technological research and development programs.”

There was a hint of surprise in Bristol's eyes. Before, when he asked Firwin to contact Winter's group, he thought they were a group of lunatics.

How come they are now working together so well?

Director Duke glanced at Bristol and asked, "Fierwin, I remember that Dabos had previously arranged a chief scientific advisor to promote the science and technology research and development plan.

Ms. Loren has even allocated a huge amount of money. Isn't it redundant for you to initiate a bill now? "

Fei Erwen smiled calmly and said, "No, the two are not contradictory.

I would like to draw your attention to one point. When they are carrying out technological catch-up plans, they usually carry out two or more plans in parallel.

This ensures that if one solution fails, there is a backup solution to ultimately achieve the goal.

If they were able to do this despite the difficult economic situation at the time, the Empire should be able to do it even better.

I think General Brick would not object to having weapons and equipment that can rival the enemy as soon as possible, right?"

Michelle Brick nodded and said, “Yes, our suppliers are in urgent need of technological advancement in this area. For example, our electronic warfare capabilities are already lagging behind.

Mr. Mark, it would be great if we could get results in this regard as soon as possible.”

Mark kept smiling and said, "As you wish, you'd better give me a list and mark the priorities. I will advance the research and development work as soon as possible according to your requirements."

Firven clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's it. I will report today's meeting to Daboshi."

Bristol waited until Firwin took Mark away, then he called Director Duke.

"Duke, has Firwin been close to Winter and the others recently?"

A trace of surprise flashed across Duke's fat face, and he said, "Didn't you arrange for him to contact Winter in the hope of gaining support from Winter and his team in some areas of technology?"

Bristol tapped his forehead lightly and remembered that it was indeed he who asked Fervin to find Winter.

"Why did Mark get together with Winter and the others? Hasn't he always been concerned about his own Mars plan?"

Duke's fat body suddenly squeezed next to Bristow and whispered, "I heard that Winter and his team are promoting a bill for the colonization of Mars."

Bristol understood a little, but was also a little confused.

As far as he knew, Winter and his team had always scoffed at Mark's plan to land on Mars.

What's going on now?

When did the two sides reach an agreement?

……

……

Three days after the USS Theodore was sunk.

Headquarters of Future Science and Technology Research Institute, 188th floor, Huarui Building No. .

Li Tang is listening to Zero's report.

"…Dai Wenming initiated a meeting without hesitation and formed a mutual aid alliance with several branches of the Communist Party of Science. They agreed to hold a regular meeting in the Red Star World every month to discuss matters of jointly fighting against the Empire."

Li Tang nodded slightly and said, "His dragon language name is well chosen. Although it is not easy for human civilization to move towards unity, there must always be a beginning.

Just as the Eastern civilization merged with rounds of northern nomadic civilizations, it eventually came into being this unified civilization that has stood for thousands of years.

The unification of civilizations must start with language. "

Zero waited until Li Tang stopped talking before continuing his report.

"...According to the information sent back by the [Hidden Shadow] we deployed around White House Security Assistant Firwin, Winter, with whom Firwin is currently working, is most likely the public host of the Symbiosis Society, the behind-the-scenes financier of the Black Rain Project.

To this end, I have deployed [Shadow] around Winter through the dark forces in the empire, and I believe that the corresponding information will be transmitted back soon.

In addition, Mark actually established a cooperative relationship with Winter and others. Winter was instructing congressmen supported by the Symbiosis Society to initiate the Mars Colonization Bill and the Technology Development Funding Bill.

At present, it seems to be to build momentum and raise funds for Mark's Mars plan."

(End of this chapter)