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

Chapter 362 Martian City
"Tang Aerospace's manned landing on Mars was successful!"

"Humanity has finally entered the interstellar age!"

"【Golden Chariot】climbs onto the fire, still so smooth!"

"The Earth-Mars Highway is a broad road for mankind to the future!"

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The news video of manned landing on Mars that was suddenly released on the [Mengying] platform topped the list of hottest news in just half an hour.

In just half an hour, countless news media around the world competed to reprint the report.

In just half an hour, the number of comments in the comment section of that number one news quickly exceeded 10 billion+.

A wave of enthusiasm to welcome the new era quickly swept across the entire human race on Blue Planet.

Everyone is talking about what the impact of landing humans on Mars will be.

Everyone is discussing the impact this milestone event in human history will have on ordinary people.

At this time, the news that the empire was in the final sprint of the election was overshadowed.

At this time, no one was interested in the news of the establishment of the new government in Lusong.

At this time, the news that the Pagan army defeated the White Elephant's 500,000-strong army and counterattacked into the six eastern states of the White Elephant did not cause any waves.

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All focus is on Mars, a planet that is 2.25 million kilometers away from the Blue Planet and is attracting worldwide attention.

Although the atmosphere of Mars is too thin for humans to breathe normally.

Although the surface temperature of Mars varies greatly, it would be dangerous for humans to move around even if they were wearing space suits.

Although at this time only Datang Aerospace has the ability to fly to Mars.

But if humans land on Mars, it means that a planet almost similar to the Blue Planet will become part of human territory.

Even though the environment there is harsh, there are still countless mineral resources.

The shadow of the failure of Starship VI was completely blown away by the good news of Datang Aerospace's successful manned landing on Mars.

Some people in the Empire have also begun to focus on Space Exploration Corporation's new Starship VII. They hope that Starship VII can be successfully launched and fly to Mars.

Although Starship 7 was carrying out Starship 6's unmanned Mars landing mission.

But if they succeed, these people will immediately carry out manned landing on Mars.

In the country of maple leaves, there is a valley villa near the Arctic Circle.

The middle-aged man was talking on the phone.

"Don't worry, although Li Tang and his team landed on Mars first, Mars is so big that they may not be able to find the alien probe first.

The most important thing now is that an accident like the one that happened to Starship VI must never happen again. We must ensure that Starship VII successfully lands on Mars by the end of this year.

In this way, Starship 8 will be able to send people to Mars by the middle of next year.

Once Starship VIII gets people to Mars, the nuclear-powered version of Starship IX can take the second group of people there.

In this way, we will be able to achieve our immigration plan of 50 people within five years.

Therefore, in addition to giving priority to the development of starships, you must also ensure the relevant technologies for establishing a Mars base colony city.

Even if our technology is a little behind Li Tang's, even if we don't have alien technology, as long as we can successfully migrate to Mars, it will be our victory!"

The middle-aged man spoke into the phone and ended the call.

A woman's voice came from behind.

"Is it Firwin?"

The middle-aged man nodded, "Yes, he is afraid that if we lose the opportunity to land on Mars, the alien probe will be found by Li Tang first, and there will be no point in us landing on Mars.

In fact, he didn't understand that for us, the Symbiosis Society, the victory is to go to Mars and build a colonial city."

The woman asked, "We are already enemies with Li Tang. If our technology is inferior to theirs, will we be attacked by Li Tang and his men when we build a colony on Mars?"

The middle-aged man chuckled and said, “So, we have to publicize it all over the world and attract immigrants from all over the world.

We must let everyone know that our colonial city on Mars belongs to all mankind.

If anyone wants to deal with it, he will be the enemy of mankind.

Do you think Li Tang can still attack?
Even though Blue Star had an explosion in Season 3 at that time, even though the Western Alliance and the Star Alliance fought a bloody battle.

That city on Mars will be a safe haven for all mankind.

We can then use public opinion to declare that it is a neutral zone and will not participate in the S3 season. Do you think Li Tang will still dare to take action?"

The woman suddenly realized: "No wonder you don't invest more resources in the empire now, but want me to control some wealthy people and officials in other countries."

The middle-aged man sighed and said, "Now most of the world's wealth is in Li Tang's hands. It would be fine if high technology can't beat Li Tang.

I really don't understand how the minerals, grains, etc. under his control can be sold at such low prices and still maintain such a large supply.

By the way, the biopharmaceutical industry, which we originally controlled and had a leading position in, has recently begun to lose most of its market share to Li Tang’s Daqin Pharmaceutical.

Without money, it will be difficult for us to support the plan of colonizing Mars.

Therefore, controlling the wealthy people of various countries is not only for the future neutralization of the Martian city, but also for these wealthy people to support us in completing the plan. "Don't worry, I will definitely control those wealthy people tightly to ensure the smooth completion of the plan."

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Fortunately, the Empire has made a desperate effort to advance the plan to colonize Mars, so the funding gap is not too big.

Now it depends on whether the nuclear-powered version of the starship can really transport personnel and supplies to Mars in batches."

"Certainly possible."

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Washington, White House.

A meeting of elites was held here once again.

"...Everyone, don't be so pessimistic. Our Starship No. 7 will be launched on time. This time, we have conducted six rounds of inspections, and there will definitely not be any mistakes.

In addition, preparations for Starship 8's manned flight are also proceeding intensively, and will proceed as scheduled after Starship 7 arrives on Mars.

I believe that within five years, the Empire will be able to build a colonial city on Mars.

Our top priority is to never let Li Tang and his Star Alliance monopolize Mars.

We need to publicize that Mars belongs to all mankind, and any country or organization can build its own colony on Mars."

Philvin's impassioned speech livened up the originally dull atmosphere in the meeting room.

The leader of the meeting had said that even if they couldn't get alien technology, they had to find a way to build a colonial city on Mars.

Although Firwin didn't know why the Symbiote Society had to spend a huge price to build a city on Mars.

But he knew that his future lay in the Symbiosis Society.

The election campaign within the empire has reached its final stage, but the Donkey Party on his side has already shown signs of defeat.

Ms. Harley's current approval rating is only 34.6%, while Ms. Kale of the Elephant Party has an approval rating of 59.2%!

Except for two large states that are in a de facto state of division, the number of states supporting Ms. Kalai of the Elephant Party has reached 49 of the remaining 32 states.

Firwin knew that after this group of elites in the room stepped down, it would be the turn of Ms. Kale and her group to take over.

Although he is young, he is unwilling to lose power.

If the Empire can still control the major project of colonizing Mars through the Symbiosis Society, there will be no need to worry about whether the Democratic Party loses the election.

"Within five years, we will land on Mars and build a colonial city that can accommodate at least 500,000 people. If I had used the money to improve people's livelihood, my approval rating would not be as low as it is now."

Ms. Haley was the first to express her dissatisfaction. After joining the election campaign, the economists among her staff did the math for her.

Therefore, her strategy in the later stage of the election campaign was to desperately claim that she would focus on people's livelihood, and promised that if she was elected, she would cut military spending and cancel the plan to colonize Mars.

Use these funds for people's livelihood and improve the welfare of the people.

Although this strategy gained support from some voters, it inexplicably offended a group of wealthy people, resulting in a cut in campaign funding.

Without sufficient advertising investment, the support rate ultimately dropped instead of increased.

In this regard, Ms. Harley has a lot of complaints about Firwin.

Because Firth had criticized her on several occasions for her promise in a speech to cancel the Mars colonization plan.

Isn't this a blatant sabotage?

Therefore, after listening to what Philven said, he couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.

Firwin snorted coldly and said, "Ms. Harley, don't you know that the Mars colonization plan was passed by consensus of the elites of the two parties?

Didn't you see that Ms. Calle has been describing to the public how the advancement of new technology will allow the public to even settle down on Mars?

Why do you want to go against us?

Just believe the words of the so-called experts among your staff and completely abandon the interests of many people?"

Ms. Harley said angrily: "Look at how bad the empire's economy has become. You are a PhD in economics, but the plan to colonize Mars is simply a waste of money.

If the people's livelihood is not supported and the people's hearts are lost, can the empire survive?

Is it just to maintain the city of 50 people on Mars?
Could it be that the wealthy people wanted to escape from the empire and came up with this plan?"

Ms. Hallie's words were unintentional, but the listeners took them seriously, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in the eyes of several people present.

As a financial steward, Ms. Loren deals with many wealthy people.

I couldn't help but ask, "Now that Li Tang and his team have landed on Mars, even the personnel have landed successfully.

With the transportation capacity of the [Golden Chariot], a base on Mars will soon be established like on the moon.

Their drone technology is very advanced, and they may find alien creatures soon.

Since we can’t get alien technology, we can indeed reduce the investment in colonizing Mars and use the funds where the empire needs it most.”

When Philwen heard what Ms. Loren said, he immediately became anxious.

This person is the empire's chief financial officer. If she really comes out to withdraw the Mars colonization plan, it will still affect a large number of wealthy people.

"Ms. Loren, you can't say that."

(End of this chapter)