Age of Cataclysm: I can light up the technology tree

Looking at the star map in the holographic projection, Lv Yongchang couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

132 light years...

It sounds like this distance is a bit exaggerated.

Since the development of human civilization, the total mileage of interstellar navigation is estimated to have not exceeded this number.

But that is in the past after all.

For today's human civilization, 132 light years is not an unbearable distance.

After the antimatter engine is installed, the maximum cruising speed of the human fleet can be close to 50% of the speed of light.

In other words, even if the acceleration and deceleration time is added, it only takes about 350 years for humans to reach the vicinity of the small black hole.

Of course, this is under the condition of sufficient fuel.

And the problem lies here!

Although the Dyson Cloud Antimatter Preparation Base has been successfully built, the antimatter stored by humans now is far from enough to support humans to sail such a distance.

Of course, there is a corresponding solution.

Or, humans wait for a while on Dawn Star.

Wait until the Dyson Cloud Antimatter Preparation Base produces enough antimatter fuel before starting interstellar navigation.

Or, take the Dyson Cloud with you and run to a nearby star system to complete the replenishment of antimatter fuel there.

Then adjust the route to the black hole.

It took less than a second to think, and Lv Yongchang came up with the answer.

The second option!

"This is it."

Lv Yongchang pointed to the small black hole in the holographic projection with a firm tone: "Whether humans can master the curvature navigation technology depends on whether it is powerful enough!"

"Complete the pre-navigation preparations as quickly as possible."

"As for the antimatter fuel problem..."

Lv Yongchang moved his fingers slightly and slightly changed the route in the star map - he marked a star system along the way.

"Replenish it in this star system."

Zero quickly gave the calculation result.

Including the time for replenishing antimatter fuel, the entire journey will take 402.3 years.

He Bilin checked the star map and nodded in agreement.

It was not too long.

Replenishing antimatter fuel allows Zero to control the entire journey.

All they have to do is close their eyes and open them, and they will reach their destination.

But the next moment, a trace of confusion rose in his eyes.

After going around in a circle, Professor Lu still hasn't explained why he wants to go near the black hole!

"Professor, there is no problem with the route, but..."

"Why do we have to go near the black hole?"

"There... is not a safe place."

He Bilin's words resonated with many people.

As the most powerful celestial body in the universe, even a small black hole is not something that humans can contend with today!

Its huge gravitational force makes the escape velocity within the event horizon exceed the speed of light.

Simply put, within a certain range, even light cannot escape the attraction of a black hole.

Such a dangerous area naturally caused concern among many scientific researchers.

What if... the human fleet had an accident and entered the event horizon of the black hole?

Lu Yongchang sighed slightly: "Remember what I said not long ago?"

"We lack a constant to describe the gravitational field."

Seeing everyone around nod, he continued to explain.

"Only if we find the illusory graviton can we have a chance to get that constant."

"To get the graviton, the energy of the satellite particle accelerator is far from enough."

"Of course, we can build a larger particle accelerator." Lv Yongchang shrugged, "For example, around Aurora, or around Gliese 555, or even around a star system particle accelerator."

"But we don't have the time."

Lv Yongchang's eyes dimmed a little: "We don't know when the Pastoral School will come here."

"So, I thought of a shortcut."

Lv Yongchang turned his head to look at the small black hole marked in the holographic projection, with a bit of longing in his eyes: "Perhaps, we can rely on the powerful gravity of the black hole to find the mysterious graviton."

He Bilin and a group of researchers suddenly realized, and their eyes also showed a similar look to Lv Yongchang.

That's a black hole!

So far, the most powerful celestial body known to mankind.

No researcher can resist the charm of a black hole.

If there is, then change to a larger black hole.

…

“Beep! Beep! Beep!”

The piercing alarm sounded from all around, interrupting the imagination of Lv Yongchang and a group of researchers.

Looking at the blood-red holographic warning signs that kept appearing around him, Lv Yongchang suddenly came back to his senses.

“Zero, what happened?!”

Before the voice fell, the familiar electronic synthesized voice sounded.

“Professor, the antimatter collection device outside the Gliese 555 star system detected a UFO!”

The antimatter collection device was put into use before the Dyson Sphere Phase I project.

The antimatter collection device, which is similar to a huge funnel, “wanders” around the Gliese 555 star system, collecting antimatter that escapes from the universe.

At the same time, these antimatter collection devices are also integrated with high-precision detection units.

It can also be regarded as the first warning line of human civilization.

Therefore, when Lv Yongchang heard this, his expression suddenly changed.

UFOs outside the star system…

Subconsciously, he thought of the pastoral civilization he just mentioned.

"So fast?!" he blurted out, "How is it possible?!"

The researchers around them naturally had the same idea.

Everyone showed a little panic on their faces.

In the originally calm laboratory, a panic atmosphere was spreading.

"Calm down!"

Lv Yongchang looked serious and shouted in a deep voice: "Why are you panicking? The specific situation has not been determined yet. Calm down!"

"According to the information revealed by [Hua], there is only one pastoral civilization in the Milky Way, [Hua]."

"In other words, other pastoral civilizations need to sail across the Milky Way to come to us."

"How much time has passed?!"

After Lu Yongchang's shout, the researchers barely regained their composure.

Looking at the eyes of everyone around him, Lu Yongchang issued one order after another in an orderly manner.

"Zero, notify Zhao Zijie that except for [Earth], the starships belonging to the battle formation will set sail immediately."

"Launch [Light Satellite One Planetary Fortress]."

"Prepare to launch the [Dandelion] plan."

"..."

While issuing orders, Lu Yongchang's eyes showed some worry.

Yes, normal interstellar travel cannot have such a high speed.

But what if the other party has mastered wormhole technology?

According to the superstring gravitational field equation, wormhole technology is possible.

"Yongchang, the real-time image is out."

Fang Xu's voice came from the side, and at the same time, a holographic projection with a deep blue background was dragged to his side.

Lv Yongchang quickly concealed the worry in his eyes and cast his eyes on the holographic screen.

Just one glance, he was stunned.

The UFO is spherical and dark gray.

The diameter is about 100 meters.

Very small.

Its flying speed is not fast, even slower than the antimatter collection device next to it.

"This is not a pastoral civilization!"

Lv Yongchang looked at the picture with some doubts, and murmured in a low voice: "If [the painting] is telling the truth, the pastoral civilization should be all dimensional creatures."

"Just like [the painting], it is either a low-dimensional life, or a high-dimensional life that we cannot see."

"In short, it can never be like this!"