Otherworld Girl Development Guide

In addition to external resupply, the underwater base also has a small hydroponic farm inside, greatly increasing its self-sufficiency.

In case of an emergency, as long as the base's life support system is functioning normally, it can survive for 3 months by relying on seaweed and electrolyzed seawater.

After the seabed base is anchored, the iron ball quickly approaches the base to reinforce the anchored foot and inspect the surrounding geological layers.

Wang Fugui manipulated the iron ball, which carried the previously buried cable, and moved towards the seabed base. He quickly found the external connector and connected the previously installed torpedo launcher control system to the interface of the seabed base.

The indicator light on the interface changed from red to yellow, flashed twice, and then turned green... Wang Fugui seemed to hear a rustling sound: 1 yuan had been deposited into his account.

After confirming that there were no problems with the interface, Wang Fugui maneuvered the iron ball toward the location of the cable.

Beep beep beep...

In the control room, amidst the AI ​​self-checking sounds, the surrounding torpedo launchers are online. These weapon stations, equipped with their own sonar listening arrays, are the eyes and ears extending from the underwater base.

"Torpedo launch site number one is operating normally..."

"Number two is normal..."

...

After all the base's armed systems were out-of-lined, the next step was to connect it to the surface platform.

After another semi-submersible vessel unloads cargo from the surface platform, the surface portion, resembling a drilling platform, is connected to the seabed base via high-strength steel cables. These cables can then transport cargo elevators to the seabed mining base, continuously delivering the extracted cargo to the surface.

After the seabed base is anchored, it will undergo a 48-hour observation period. Underwater mining operations will only commence once the base is confirmed to be operating normally.

To ensure the safety of the base, the naval patrol range of the Xirang base has been expanded, and the navy is even considering whether to establish a forward development base based on the seabed base to increase strategic depth.

After delivering the goods, the semi-submersible vessel returned to the Xirang base under the escort of two Type 054L frigates.

Continuing to carry them will only slow down the fleet.

Chapter 343 Finding a Treasure! (4/10)

The surface fleet rendezvoused with the forward-deployed Type 039 submarine. The replenishment ship first provided the Type 039 with basic supplies, including fuel and food. After that, the Type 039 submarine continued to advance and act as a scout.

With two semi-submersible ships missing from the fleet, they readjusted their formation and headed into the Abyss Sea.

Pengkun-1 followed 50km behind the fleet at the underwater base, with X-band and S-band radars scanning the sea and sky to provide visibility for the fleet. All weapon systems were ready to launch, providing arsenal-ship-level fire support.

However, underwater remains the area of ​​combat where humans are least proficient. Apart from depth charges and anti-submarine torpedoes, humans currently do not have any other effective anti-submarine weapons.

The fleet continued to venture deeper, sailing on the azure sea. The surrounding scenery remained unchanged, with no marine life in sight. At least the outer edge of the abyss had some marine life to provide some respite, but inside, apart from the unchanging scenery, there was nothing else.

If it weren't for the GPS positioning system showing the fleet's changing location, it would really give the impression of standing still.

On the horizon, the two suns of Mingrui Star slowly set, and darkness descended upon the entire sea.

The warship's lights were turned on, illuminating the surrounding sea.

A towed sonar array monitored the surrounding seas, as human naval forces entered what was known as the "forbidden land" of the continent.

The fleet deploys unmanned underwater vehicles in the surrounding area at regular intervals.

These light-controlled submersibles perform detailed scans of the seabed, transmitting the data back to the research vessel via light. The data is then analyzed by the supercomputer on board the research vessel to create a three-dimensional map of the seabed.

Meanwhile, the underwater vehicle will also mark areas where minerals are suspected to exist. At the end point, the unmanned underwater vehicle will be deployed multiple times to confirm the mineral deposits in the area.

The Abyss Sea is so vast that, for safety reasons, the fleet is exploring it step by step.

"There are currently four known grating stone deposits... There are so many treasures beneath the Abyss Sea."

Inside the research vessel, the researchers on duty marveled, remarking that the seabed was indeed the greatest treasure trove, but the mining conditions were too harsh, and without sufficient technology, they could only watch with envy.

"I really want to go down and take a look..."

Compared to the relaxed atmosphere on the research vessel, the navy personnel on escort duty dare not relax. There are always armed sailors on duty on the warship to prevent any strange things from climbing onto the ship's side.

Inside the research lab on the research vessel, marine biologists are testing seawater samples and comparing them with seawater from the open ocean to see what the differences are.

Simultaneously, analysis was conducted on air and magnetic fields...

"what?"

The researchers observing the machine suddenly exclaimed in surprise, and then began to repeatedly check the data on the machine.

"what happened?"

"The magnetic field over there seems a bit off..."

It's normal for the magnetic field to be abnormal. Even on Earth, the magnetic field around some magnetic minerals can be abnormal. But this is the deep sea, so how could the magnetic field be abnormal here?

Soon, the abnormal magnetic field attracted attention, and the academician came over.

Upon seeing the academician arrive, the researcher immediately made way for him, and the academician sat down in front of the computer to examine the data and began to ponder.

Is this area within the scope of this scientific expedition?

"Teacher, it's gone way off track..."

Are there any anomalies in the satellite remote sensing data?

"Remote sensing data shows everything is normal."

The academician nodded and began to think. After all, satellite remote sensing was not as good as on-site investigation. There might be some ancient civilization's creations in the magnetic field anomaly... He turned to his assistant and said, "Ask the commander if we can go and investigate the area with the magnetic field anomaly."

"I'll go ask right away..."

The assistant picked up the intercom and asked a question.

In the Type 055L flagship's CIC, the maritime search radar is scanning the surrounding sea area, and the commander on combat duty is watching the fleet's position on the electronic sand table. They have ventured into areas they have never set foot in before; in RTS game terms, they are exploring the map.

"Commander, there's a situation..." The adjutant quickly walked into the CIC and whispered to the captain.

"What's wrong?" The commander's expression immediately turned serious.

"The research vessel has sent a notification that it has detected an area with somewhat abnormal magnetic field..."

"What do they mean?"

"The research vessel hopes we can adjust our course and move closer to the area with the most abnormal magnetic field fluctuations..."

"Where is the area with an abnormal magnetic field?"

"Bearing 042, distance 50 nautical miles..."

The commander paused for a moment, then went forward to check the route of this scientific expedition. The area with the most abnormal magnetic field was 50 nautical miles off the route and outside the scope of this scientific expedition.

The flight path had deviated too far, so he picked up the internal communication phone and said in a deep voice, "Academician, I'm sorry, I cannot grant your request. The deviation from the flight path is too great..."

50 nautical miles... almost 100 kilometers.

The research vessel's mission is to explore anomalies, while the escort fleet's mission is to protect these national treasures. If it is within the planned route, even if it is a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire, the commander will do everything in his power to protect the research vessel.

However, he must do everything he can to avoid the additional risks that arise outside the planned route.

If something really happens... he probably won't be able to go back, but his superior, Lao Li, will definitely be stuffed into DF Express and shot out by the enraged higher-ups!

The existence of life-extending potions makes these national treasures even more precious. With the upgrading of these potions, their lifespan may increase by 20%-30%, or even more!

Even if the entire fleet had to turn back, they would still escort the national treasures back.

"How about this, I'll submit an application to my superiors..."

The academician also knew that it was impossible to get the commander to change the course. It was possible to deviate from the course, but if it was 50 nautical miles off course with satellite navigation, the commander would have to write a self-criticism upon returning.

However, I still need to apply. 50 nautical miles is neither close nor far.

After speaking, the academician hung up the call, picked up the satellite phone, and began quantum-encrypted satellite communication, a matter that required the approval of the Shangqiu Comprehensive Command Center.

Quantum communication is highly secure because it changes when you observe it, and the information you receive is completely different from the information you don't observe.

The call connected quickly, and a heavily accented voice came through the phone, seemingly guessing what had happened: "What kind of trouble have you given me this time?"

"Here's the thing, we've detected an area with an abnormal magnetic field, 50 nautical miles off course. So, could you have the fleet adjust its course and send our people down to take a look? I have a feeling we might find some treasure."

Chapter 344 Steamed Buns! Hot! (5/10)

High in the air, the high-precision photoelectric system below Chongming continuously scanned the sea below, and all that could be seen was turquoise water.

"This is Chongming. No anomalies detected in the current sea area... Over."

"Continue monitoring...over."

"Understood... all done."

At the Shangqiu General Command, staff officers were assessing the chain reaction caused by the fleet's change of course.

Aerial reconnaissance yielded no substantial results other than confirming that the magnetic field in the target sea area was indeed abnormal.

Soon, the drone flew to the target sea area and dropped active sonar buoys at intervals to explore the seabed.

Once the cylindrical sonar buoy is deployed into the sea, the active sonar begins to conduct sonar reconnaissance of the target area, while also luring out any marine mammals that may be hiding on the seabed.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

The active sonar buoy played a symphony on the seabed, while also sending back some data from the target area.

"Target area water depth 1000..."

"Ocean current speed..."

......

On the research vessel, the academician frowned slightly as he looked at the data being fed back; the data was not enough to convince his superiors to agree to change course.

The superiors' instruction is that unless there is crucial data, the abnormal area will have to wait for the next scientific expedition.

50 nautical miles may not seem like a long distance, but it would require adjustments to the entire route, and the resulting chain reaction would be extremely troublesome.

“Send the underwater vehicle over there…” the academician said after thinking for a moment.

"clear."

Soon, a rectangular triple launcher bearing the words "Rabbit Expedition" rose from the deck of the research vessel, containing three rocket-assisted underwater vehicles for scientific research.

To increase its range, the booster stage of the rocket-assisted underwater vehicle is much larger than that of other rocket-assisted torpedoes, giving it a greater range, enough to hit the underwater vehicle into anomaly areas 50 nautical miles away.

As a research vessel, it's quite normal for it to be able to launch underwater vehicles autonomously.

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