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Chapter 279 Silence is the theme of tonight
Across the ocean, West Grand, the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

The boss sitting at the oval desk was obviously not happy about not being able to sleep at three in the morning.

But there is no way.

The people in the office at this time are the most powerful and key figures in this country.

This is not the most important thing, after all, he is the biggest one. But if many people behind the scenes are paying attention to this incident, it will be different.

As many people have said, Xida often behaves not like a country, but like a super company.

Therefore, whether it is the chairman or the CEO, they need to be responsible to the major shareholders who support them behind the scenes.

When the major shareholders all think this matter is very important, he must also take it seriously.

At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue officer's uniform and a badge on his chest was explaining to the bosses in front of the screen.

"...As you can see, a total of seven aircraft were launched from the above locations and were shot down by lasers one after another after entering this area of ​​Asia..."

Hearing this, the boss sitting at the desk finally became interested and interrupted the man's report, asking, "Wait, Steven, are you saying that the seven aircraft launched by the Huaxia exercise were all shot down? Who did it?"

The middle-aged man who was reporting found that the boss didn't seem to understand the situation yet. He was silent for a moment to calm down before answering: "Did they do it themselves?"

"What? China shot it down by itself?! Are you saying that their exercise was to launch their own aircraft and then shoot them all down by themselves?" the boss asked in surprise.

This sounds a bit redundant.

He already knew about this when he received the note.

However, in his opinion, this was not the first time that China had conducted similar exercises. It was nothing more than launching a flying vehicle and then ensuring that it landed in a designated area.

Commonly known as being able to hit wherever you point.

The only difference is that this time seven missiles are launched at once, which may make control more complicated.

Well, that's what his scientific advisor answered him.

Of course, the scientific advisor answered this way because the question he asked at the time was: "Why did China launch seven spacecraft at once from different locations around the world?"

So there is actually nothing wrong with this answer.

But the result seemed to be different from what he imagined.

"Yes, they were shot down by themselves!" the middle-aged man in uniform repeated again.

Then, perhaps considering that it would be difficult for the old man to understand this with his few brain cells, he immediately explained loudly: "Four years ago, China announced in a high-profile manner that it would build a planetary-level space-based active defense system."

The boss nodded suddenly.

Although he had not yet taken his current position when Hua Xia announced this matter.

However, this matter caused a big stir at the time and sparked widespread internal debate, so it has always been in his memo and ranks very important.

Then the boss quickly reacted and said in surprise: "Wait, you mean that their so-called planetary defense system is really made? These aircraft were shot down by this system?

I remember the memo said this system was probably intended to pull us into the space race. And according to their propaganda at the time, this defense system was intended to break up asteroids that might hit the Earth?"

Steven nodded and replied, "That's what they advertised at the time. But you probably only read the combined opinions of most experts in the memo.

If you read the memo in full, you will see that someone has also proposed that if this active defense system can be built, it can not only defend against threats from outer space, but also threaten all aircraft within the atmosphere!"

"Wait, you mean that any aircraft that takes off can be threatened by this so-called air-based defense system? Including all our aircraft that are within the range of deterrence as long as they take off?"

Hearing this, the boss sitting in the main seat instantly became alert. All sleepiness was dispelled, and he asked loudly.

Apparently he hadn't noticed this part of the memo.

But this cannot be blamed on him, only the people around him can be blamed for their negligence.

After all, he is too busy to have time to look at so many things. If no one reminds him, he won't pay attention at all.

Moreover, China’s so-called planetary active defense system has been silent since its last promotion.

Who the hell could have thought that it would come out so suddenly?

But what made him feel most innocent was why it was at this time? Why did China conduct the exercise at this time?
Couldn't it be two years earlier?

In this case, the blame was put on his predecessor. Now that it has dragged on, he has to bear the blame.

MDZZ!

What can he say? He can only blame his predecessor for being too irresponsible. He knew that this large-scale project was launched during his tenure, but he did not take any countermeasures.

It was so easy for China to complete this so-called planetary defense plan!

No, this is too big a responsibility! He can't take it.

Yes, after asking this question, the boss's few brain cells have begun to consume rapidly. After all, shirking responsibility is a serious matter!
However, the issues he raised were also of concern to everyone in the office.

Are you kidding me? !

If all aircraft are within the deterrence range of this space-based defense system, then every one of those in the office will not even dare to take a plane in the future.

Fortunately, Steven did not give the worst answer.

"Based on the comprehensive analysis of this exercise and past intelligence, things haven't gotten that bad yet. For now, China's planetary-level space-based defense system is not yet complete.

According to calculations by relevant experts on the coverage of China's defense satellite network, it currently only covers most of Asia.

But according to the results of this exercise, the defense system designed by China operates very smoothly and is extremely successful. This also means that China has sufficient motivation to continue networking this space defense system in the future.

When the global network is completed, the scenario you just predicted will become a reality. Any aircraft in the sky will be within the deterrence range of this system. Even our satellites themselves. In addition, I hope everyone can consider the speed of China. It took them only four years from the establishment of this project to the completion of the first phase of large-scale coverage of the Asian region. This is the speed of the immature stage of technology. As for when the technology matures..."

Steven didn't finish his words because he didn't need to explain in detail.

At this time, the boss frowned silently. The other bigwigs in the spacious office didn't want to say anything, and they all fell into deep thought.

The speed of China was almost an unsolvable problem for them. It was because of the speed of China that everyone made a strategic misjudgment.

In history, there has never been any agricultural country that has been able to develop into a super industrial and technological power in just half a century. This itself is outrageous.

Even they contributed to this.

But they contribute to many other places, such as India, which is next to China.

India's population is not less than that of China. It is also a multi-ethnic country. Its geographical location is not much worse than that of China. It also has the vision of becoming an industrial country.

They have helped a lot over the years, but it is obvious that decades later, India is still the same India, without any change. This is the normal development speed of other countries in the world under their leadership.

Just do what is stipulated, and don't always think about replacing others. If everyone can develop at this speed, why would they have so many worries?

But China is an outlier, or a thorn in the side. Its development speed is insane.

Fifty years ago, the Chinese people drooled at the sight of their equipment.

Fifty years later, it was their turn to look helplessly at China's equipment.

How to do?
Even as recently as the year before last, when this so-called planetary-level space-based defense plan had not yet been completed, even if it meant proactively initiating a conflict, this plan had to be strangled in the cradle.

But now the first phase of regional defense layout has been completed. It seems a little late to do this at this time no matter from which level.

After all, according to the results of this exercise, as long as one's own aircraft takes off within Asia, there will be danger, which means the complete loss of air superiority. What the hell is the point of this exercise?

Although many of the boss's brain cells have died, he still has this common sense.

After thinking for a long time, he suddenly realized that this situation had never happened before and he had no idea how to solve it. The boss finally asked, "So do our experts have any feasible suggestions?"

Steven was silent for a while before he answered, "Immediately protest at the United Nations. Request the Space Security Council under the International Atomic Energy Agency to launch an investigation into the incident.

At the same time, they put pressure on China through major international organizations, requiring them to submit a complete version of the relevant data to the Space Security Council for filing.

At the same time, according to the Outer Space Treaty and the Oppenheimer-2.0 Ethical Framework Agreement, China is required to share the interface of the first planetary space defense system of mankind and hand it over to the United Nations Security Council for joint management. "

After saying this, the big boss couldn't hold it in anymore and even couldn't help but swear in anger.

"Are you fucking kidding me? Is this the advice of those experts? Why do they think China will listen to those insects? If the United Nations is so useful, why do we still spend nearly a trillion dollars on defense every year?!"

Steven suddenly felt that the big guy sitting in that position might not be as stupid as he thought. At least he could tell that this was not a good and reliable idea.

"Because they can't think of any other solution for now. Sorry, sir, but you need to note that this is the world's first planetary defense system. And based on the results of the exercise, they seem to have this capability.

Without more intelligence support, experts are unlikely to make more constructive suggestions. Of course, this defense system is not without flaws. For example, it may not be able to intercept close-range ultra-fast aircraft, or ultra-low-altitude aircraft, but..."

Some of them can't be said anymore.

In theory, these defects do exist. However, China's ground-based defense has already reached this level, and he is a little hesitant to imagine how fast the ground-based and sea-based defense systems can react.

Not to mention that low altitude means that the speed cannot be that fast. After all, the air resistance at low altitude is greater, and there are also various obstacles to consider.

Of course, experts also have other suggestions.

For example, immediately abandoning all bases in Asia, withdrawing all soldiers, turning to strategic contraction, and directly reaching a comprehensive reconciliation with the other side, but he would definitely not make this suggestion.

Although these suggestions will certainly reach the ears of this big boss, they must not pass through his mouth. He is just a small technical official with a little future, and he cannot bear such a heavy burden.

"I mean, why can't we consider just shooting this thing down! Shooting down all those damn attack satellites, you know?"

Steven looked at the boss in surprise. This sentence was indeed very powerful, but...

"First, if we want to shoot them down, our aircraft must first take off and approach these defense satellites. This not only requires testing the saturation of the opponent's defense, but also guarding against China's other defense systems. The premise of all this is that we can accurately determine which satellites belong to the space-based defense system.

In fact, our experts are more worried about China taking the initiative to clean up space satellites! According to simulation calculations, if the other party really starts to do this, in about half a month at most, only China's satellites will be left in the sky.

But the most terrifying thing is that even if it develops to this point, China still retains the ability to continue to quickly launch satellites into space, but we..."

"Okay, Steven, you can go out first!" The boss raised his hand weakly and waved it. There were some words he didn't want to hear anymore.

Steven saluted everyone in the office without hesitation, and walked out of this office that made him feel bored without hesitation.

After all, everyone in this office seemed not very smart, and staying there just made him feel distressed.

……

At this time, the same small meeting was not only taking place in Office 1600. Even relatively speaking, the White House Office was relatively quiet.

Many offices have even started quarreling.

After all, for many players on Earth, this is like the sky falling.

Although it is only a one-time aircraft that was shot down, and the official has not yet issued any statement, the deterrent effect is there.

Especially those players who are very close to China and are also in Asia, it is said that fights broke out in more than one high-level office!
Although China has not yet made a comment on today's exercise, it seems that the entire surrounding environment has changed.

Even if someone wants to go down a path to the end, it is impossible for them to do so alone, mainly because of fear.

Although China has not yet made an announcement, a disposable aircraft this fast can be taken down at any time. Wouldn't the safety of a slower aircraft be even less guaranteed?
We can't all stop flying from now on, right?!
Just like that, the whole world fell into a strange silence...

(End of this chapter)