My science and technology museum

"Finally, the ideal effect has been achieved. If nothing else goes wrong, only nine of these space kinetic energy weapons are needed to impact Pluto and force it to change its flight path."

Thursday, May 2, 2030.

Binjiang City.

Longhu High-tech Park.

In a certain room in the headquarters building, Xu Lei looked at the three-dimensional virtual model in front of him with great satisfaction and sighed in a low voice.

Words are full of praise for this model.

During this week, Xu Lei spent most of his time optimizing the model of kinetic energy weapons except for eating and resting.

It can be said that a lot of effort was put into it.

Even the research institute has been temporarily handed over to Li Chengzhe.

As for the company's business needs to connect with the world for complex matters, it relies on Chen Shihe and Xingtong.

All in all everything was very stable and nothing happened that Xu Lei needed to worry about.

Because of this, Xu Lei was able to calm down and optimize space kinetic energy weapons.

After all, he had just proposed a three-step plan to deal with the Pluto disaster at the Human Security Alliance, and now was the important stage of implementation. As a congressman, he should always be in the public eye.

Only in this way can the public always maintain confidence and be willing to make their own efforts to complete these world-class projects.

That is to say, there are enough talents of all kinds in Future Technology, so even if Xu Lei does not come forward, the situation can still be maintained stable.

At least Xu Lei is very relieved about this.

Otherwise, even if he stayed in the room optimizing the kinetic energy weapons, he could still give instructions to Xing Tong at any time.

You must know that with Xingtong around, no matter what happens in the outside world, nothing can escape his eyes.

When you cast your sight on the virtual model, you can see that this is a very simple structure of a space kinetic energy weapon.

Yes.

very simple.

If compared with the Shenzhou star battleship, then this space kinetic energy weapon can be regarded as a children's toy at best.

In addition to a metal body with a very large mass, the most conspicuous thing is the nuclear fusion engine thruster that provides power.

Other than that, there are no core components.

In fact, the idea of ​​space kinetic energy weapons was indeed relatively complicated in the first version. It contained various components and was simply based on the specifications of a star battleship.

Because taking the Shenzhou as an example, if it is used to hit Pluto at full power, it will have the same effect as a kinetic energy weapon.

It's just that the cost is a little higher.

But in the past few days of painstaking research, Xu Lei figured out the key and felt a sudden understanding.

The so-called kinetic energy weapons are like big trucks speeding towards us.

Mainly highlight one conflicting character.

The most important thing is that the main body is strong enough and the power of the device's propeller is strong.

As long as these two points can be met, space kinetic energy weapons will certainly be able to demonstrate powerful power.

With this new concept, Xu Lei simply overturned the previous modeling and finally used a hard metal material as the main body of the weapon, and also ensured that it had a large enough mass.

Coupled with the use of nuclear fusion power engines on star battleships as propellers for kinetic energy weapons, the combination of powerful forces is simply even more powerful.

Of course, the final simulation test results also made him very satisfied.

It is enough to be applied to the impact mission of Pluto.

Besides, Pluto's flight orbit is fixed, and at most it accelerates under the influence of the planet's gravity, which is different from missiles attacking moving targets.

As long as the distance and speed of the two sides are calculated and the space kinetic energy weapons are launched in advance, the two sides will eventually meet near the orbit of Jupiter.

No need for too many messy devices at all.

Pluto may be able to escape the gravity of Jupiter by virtue of its own flight speed and avoid the fate of becoming a satellite of Jupiter. However, as long as its orbit and speed change due to an impact, it will be easily captured by Jupiter.

By then, neither of the latter two options will need to be used, and this crisis of human civilization will be resolved.

Crucially, the simpler the device, the faster it can be made.

This can ensure that sufficient space kinetic energy weapons can be produced within the next limited period of time.

However, this space kinetic energy weapon also has a big shortcoming.

That is, the mass of its metal body is too great, exceeding the load-bearing range of the space elevator car.

Originally, the manufacturing of space kinetic energy weapons should be similar to that of interstellar battleships. After the components are completed on the Earth, they are transported to the near-Earth space port through space elevators for splicing and assembly.

But since the carrying capacity of the space elevator is exceeded and it cannot be transported by traditional methods, there is only one way left to choose.

That is to move the manufacturing plant to space.

In fact, after the success of the Shenzhou, Xu Lei has decided to carry out a new round of expansion and transformation of the near-Earth space port to give it the capabilities of a shipyard.

This will further improve the manufacturing efficiency of warships.

Let human civilization have a battleship fleet as soon as possible and have absolute power in the solar system.

But at the moment, space kinetic energy weapons are obviously more important. This can only temporarily delay the manufacturing of star battleships, and first use the near-Earth space port that is being renovated and expanded to complete the space kinetic energy weapons.

Anyway, the structure of the final version of the space kinetic energy weapon, which has been optimized many times, is relatively simple. If we go all out to manufacture nine of them, it will be relatively easy.

What's more, the world's power is now concentrated together.

At this time, Xu Lei's mind was running rapidly, and he went through the various thoughts that flashed through his brain, and then he was ready to go to the research institute to inform him about the situation of space kinetic energy weapons.

In this way, it can be put into production as soon as possible.

"Xingpu."

"Name this model Taishan Space Kinetic Energy Weapon, save it and upload it to the research institute."

"Open viewing rights for scientific researchers."

"Also, let Cheng Fei prepare the car. I'm going to the research institute."

After finally giving such an order, without waiting for Xingtong to respond, he simply changed his clothes and walked outside.

In the three-step plan to deal with the crisis on Pluto, Xu Lei has too many things to be responsible for.

For projects like manufacturing space kinetic energy weapons, he would definitely not be personally involved in it. Uploading the relevant models to the research institute would be nothing to the researchers if they relied on Xingtong's explanations to master them.

After all, it is a very simple structure.

However, since space kinetic energy weapons need to be built in space, they can only be controlled by scientists and space robots can complete the main processes.

It is worth mentioning that when it comes to naming Mount Tai, Xu Lei hopes that it can exert an overwhelming advantage and strive to defeat Pluto like Mount Tai.

For Xu Lei, the planetary defense orbital gun and underground dormant base are the most important plans.

Because the collision between space kinetic energy weapons and Pluto was completed near the orbit of Jupiter, at that time humans still had at least a year and a half of buffer time.

Even if the final impact is unsuccessful and Jupiter is not able to successfully capture Pluto, humans will still have the opportunity to make new plans, so that everything will not be lost.

But not planetary defense railguns and underground sleep bases.

If the planetary defense heavy rail gun cannot completely destroy or shatter Pluto, then once it collides with the Earth, it will be a devastating blow to mankind.

And there is no way to save the situation.

At that time, if the impact is too violent, the underground dormant base may be affected, and human civilization will lose the last spark.

Although these three-step plans are currently being implemented all over the world, suitable locations have been selected to excavate and build underground bases, but such bases do not yet have the dormant function.

We still need to wait for future technology to produce a sufficient number of dormant capsules and transport them to various bases.

Because of this, based on the current total human population, if we want to ensure that all people can sleep, at least 8 billion biological dormancy chambers need to be created.

Although the influence this will bring will be amazing, Xu Lei knows very well that this is simply impossible to achieve.

All he can do is lead the company to produce as many hibernating capsules as possible in the remaining eight years.

As for the rest, they can only hope that Yu Taishan's space kinetic energy weapons and planetary defense rail guns can play a role.

In this way, the underground dormant base will be dispensable.

Xu Lei's positioning of the underground dormant base is to preserve the last fire of human civilization. Naturally, it is impossible to give everyone hope of survival.

…

With Xingtong's notification arrangement, Cheng Fei acted very quickly.

Almost as soon as Xu Lei came out of the headquarters building, the prepared car stopped in front of him.

"Mr. Xu."

"Go to Ping County." Xu Lei said casually when he heard Cheng Fei's greeting.

As soon as he finished speaking, he got into the back seat of the car.

Perhaps the crisis on Pluto put a lot of pressure on Xu Lei, and he had not been out in the past few days, which made him almost speechless after starting the car.

I remember when Cheng Fei first entered future technology, the two of them would communicate like friends on this occasion, which was very relaxed and comfortable.

But now the sun has changed and the stars have changed.

Although Xu Lei and Cheng Fei have not changed, Pluto is like a big mountain pressing on everyone's heart. No matter how confident they are in future technology, they still cannot be happy.

After all, this influence is subtle.

I always feel like I have something on my mind, and I can't help but think about it.

I'm afraid that only when Pluto is truly solved can smiles appear on everyone's faces again.

Fortunately, Cheng Fei also knew the responsibility on Xu Lei's shoulders, so he would not be dissatisfied with it. He often prayed that Xu Lei would go well and lead mankind to overcome this disaster.

However, when he learned that Xu Lei was going to the Future Technology Fusion Research Institute in Ping County, he still asked in a procedural manner: "Mr. Xu, do you need to inform the research institute first?"

Xu Lei slowly raised his gaze and said a few words: "There is no need for notification, don't affect their work."

After saying that, his upper and lower eyelids trembled and he quickly fell asleep.

After all, the real world does not have the various bonuses in the science and technology museum, and time does not stand still. People will definitely get tired after working and thinking for a long time.

And because of the role of the Science and Technology Museum, Xu Lei's brain development is higher than that of ordinary humans.

That’s why we can integrate so much technical knowledge.

Although this can make his mind sharper and solve various problems in a short period of time, it puts a greater burden on his body every time, causing him to need to sleep longer and eat more.

At first, Xu Lei didn't care, thinking that it would not have much impact on himself. However, as he researched and optimized new technologies, especially this time building a space kinetic energy weapon model, he clearly felt the problems in his body.

To put it simply, his fragile carbon-based body could no longer support the energy his brain needed for thinking.

After understanding this situation, he was more eager for technological exhibits that could improve his physical condition, but at the same time he was hesitant to purchase technical viewing rights for new technological exhibits.

There is a very tangled mentality.

The bottom line is that he is worried that if he accepts new technical knowledge, it will further increase the burden on the body, and even lead to brain death due to exhaustion of brain energy.

This is something Xu Lei definitely doesn't want to see.

For this reason, he could only try his best to find exhibits suitable for his current situation, and then slowly select them.

It is no exaggeration to say that even he, the cheap museum owner, does not know exactly how many booths there are in the upper space of the Science and Technology Museum.

To put it simply, there are simply too many to count.

Facing a large number of various science and technology exhibits, it takes a certain amount of time for Xu Lei to choose the most suitable ones, so when he has free time, he will go into the upper space of the Science and Technology Museum.

This time I have been working on the modeling of space kinetic energy weapons for so long. Now that I have finally finished it, I will inevitably feel tired when I relax.

Cheng Fei saw Xu Lei sleeping through the rearview mirror, but he took the initiative to slow down the car, hoping to let him take advantage of this little time on the road to rest.

You must know that Xu Lei is now the spiritual pillar of all mankind. If something goes wrong now, it will affect the future of the entire human civilization.

Ping County, where the Future Technology Nuclear Fusion Research Institute is located, is only about 30 kilometers away from Binjiang City, but it took nearly twice as long to arrive this time than before.

Originally, Cheng Fei wanted Xu Lei to sleep a little longer after the car was stable, but he thought that when Xu Lei came to the institute at this time, he must have important things to deal with, so he naturally did not dare to delay and affect the entire project process.

So he tentatively shouted softly: "Mr. Xu, we have arrived at the research institute."

"Mr. Xu."

Maybe it was because Xu Lei was a light sleeper in the car, but he woke up when Cheng Fei shouted the second sentence.

"I actually fell asleep." Xu Lei rubbed his hazy eyes. When he came back to his senses, he was surprised: "Have you arrived already?"

"Yes, Mr. Xu." Cheng Fei quickly got out of the car and took the initiative to open the door for Xu Lei.

Because Xu Lei took the initiative not to inform the institute of his itinerary when he arrived, no one knew about his arrival yet, and all researchers were busy with their own affairs.

It seems to give people a very busy feeling.

In this regard, Xu Lei did not let Cheng Fei follow him, and arranged for him to return to Longhu High-tech Park for the time being, and then walked alone to the building where Li Chengzhe was located.

This time, I successfully solved the modeling of space kinetic energy weapons. I will definitely stay at the research institute to preside over the implementation of the three-step plan for the next time. It is possible that I will not return to the company for a few days.

So there was no need to keep Cheng Fei waiting.

You must know that Xu Lei specially built a place to live in the research institute for this purpose.

This is not the first time that Cheng Fei has sent Xu Lei to the research institute. Naturally, he will not have any objections to his instructions. When Xu Lei needs to return to the company, he will come in advance.

Entering the main building of the institute, the researchers who met him greeted Xu Lei one after another, with eyes full of respect and admiration.

But who is Xu Lei?

He had long been accustomed to being paid attention to, and he didn't feel any discomfort about it. On the contrary, he smiled in response.

Then, following the instructions from others in the hospital, I came to Li Chengzhe's laboratory and listened to him muttering excitedly to himself.

"This is the real heavy sword without edge. It is so exquisite."

Hearing this, Xu Lei thought that the other party might have made a new research breakthrough, so he stopped hiding himself and suddenly walked over and asked curiously: "Vice President Li is so happy. Could it be that he has made some new research breakthrough?"

"Dean, why are you here?"

Xu Lei suddenly interrupted his rhythm. Li Chengzhe was stunned for two seconds, and then joy reappeared on his face: "By the way, Dean, the space kinetic energy weapon modeling you recently uploaded is so perfect. With it We can definitely knock Pluto off its original flight path."

After hearing what Li Chengzhe said, Xu Lei couldn't help but feel a little startled. He didn't expect that the other party was watching the space kinetic energy weapon model that he had just asked Xingtong to upload.

It's normal for the other party to have such a big reaction.

But since space kinetic energy weapons were mentioned, Xu Lei couldn't help but mention it a few more times.

"You have looked at the modeling of Taishan's space kinetic energy weapon. You should know how it is manufactured. How is the new round of renovation and expansion of the near-Earth space port going? When can we start manufacturing Taishan's space kinetic energy weapon?"

"Now there is a division of labor from global forces, so the progress is much faster than before." Faced with Xu Lei's question, Li Chengzhe answered while thinking: "According to calculations, it will take up to two months to complete the near-Earth space port. Once the transformation is completed, it will have the ability to produce warships and kinetic energy weapons."

"Two months, it should be enough." Xu Lei whispered as if he was talking to himself.

After two months of delay, the original version of the kinetic energy weapon may not be produced in sufficient quantities on time.

A simplified version is absolutely fine.

Even if they were launched from Earth a year and a half in advance, ten Taishan space kinetic energy weapons could be produced in more than six years.

After settling the matter of space kinetic energy weapons for the time being, Xu Lei shifted the topic to the underground dormant base.

"Has the global construction of underground dormant bases begun?"

"It has started. Take our Binjiang City as an example. We have determined the construction location and will officially start construction in the next two days. However, many overseas areas are not very enthusiastic." Li Chengzhe reported the situation he had to Xu Lei.

"Isn't it too high?" Xu Lei frowned.

Seeing the confused look on Xu Lei's face, Li Chengzhe hurriedly explained: "It's like this. Some areas believe that relying on kinetic energy weapon impacts and planetary defense orbital gun attacks is enough to solve the Pluto crisis. There is no need to spend a lot of money to build underground Sleeping base.”

After listening to Li Chengzhe's explanation, Xu Lei was not surprised. If they wanted to bet, then they should bet.

Anyway, the output of dormant cabins is limited. With fewer underground dormant bases in overseas areas, dormant cabins can be used domestically first.

Thinking of this, Xu Lei immediately said: "Don't worry about them, as long as they contribute to the other two plans."

"I understand, Dean." Li Chengzhe nodded with deep understanding.

In Xu Lei's original plan, he planned to use the technical knowledge in his mind to build the dormant cabin first, and cooperate with Hu Xinren to complete the transformation and installation of the intelligent production line, and first increase the production capacity of the dormant cabin.

As for the planetary defense orbital gun, there is no problem if Sunan and Zhao Jingbin are in charge.

After all, they helped a lot in the research of star battleship weapon systems.

But just when Xu Lei was about to go to Hu Xinren, he saw Li Chengzhe taking out another design drawing, unfolding it and asking for advice: "There is one more thing I want the dean to help with. This is what the research center has drawn together in recent days. I wonder if there’s anything wrong with the construction drawings of the underground dormant base?”

Maybe it's because the older generation still likes to draw drawings in person and rarely uses virtual modeling, so Xu Lei felt a little different when he saw what Li Chengzhe was holding.

It wasn't until I heard that the above content was a design drawing of an underground dormant base that I became very interested.

The underground dormant base mainly includes the centralized storage location of dormant cabins and the area where the nuclear fusion reaction device is located. In addition, to avoid the impact of various severe natural disasters that may occur, the construction of the base does require special attention.

With detailed and complete drawings, all parts of the world only need to build according to the drawings, which will undoubtedly save a lot of trouble in the middle.

You really need to pay special attention to it.

Xu Lei then looked over and observed carefully, and found that the design drawings were very good, and some of the special designs were even more remarkable.

Enough to shoulder the heavy responsibility of ensuring the safety of the dormant cabin.

The only thing that dissatisfied Xu Lei was that this underground dormant base was too petty.

That is, the interior space is slightly smaller.

Although this is convenient to build, it cannot accommodate many sleeping cabins at all.

According to this situation, I am afraid that one urban area will need to build multiple underground dormant bases, which is quite different from his goal.

So after a slight hesitation, Xu Lei simply used virtual modeling to refine and optimize based on this drawing.

During this period, Li Chengzhe and several other related scientists also exchanged opinions.

Finally, when the new design model was completed, it was immediately announced to the public, providing a template for the construction of underground dormant bases in various places.

In the process, Xu Lei also learned from other people that building an underground dormant base would require a lot of manpower. In addition, he had seen proposals to temporarily close the virtual world before. After many considerations, he decided to stop targeting ordinary people first. Open virtual worlds and virtual games.

After this news was announced to the public, it naturally caused a huge reaction.

Although most people expressed support and were willing to work together with future technology to deal with the crisis caused by Pluto, there was no shortage of protests and accusations.