Otherworld Girl Development Guide

"They've lost control..."

One of the elders sighed. According to the think tank's calculations, the US missed the best opportunity by not taking decisive and forceful measures in the early stages, and the price it would pay next was unimaginable.

"Look at today's CNN headline: 'We are ready to meet the challenge of Ebola...'"

The rabbit elders sighed deeply. This was a complete waste of resources. The entire Earth was a giant zoo, and if one animal got sick, it was not good for the others.

"No matter what, our grand plan cannot be interrupted, and our 'Stars' project must also be launched. We cannot put everything on Mingrui Star."

"The first phase of the plan is ready. With the electromagnetic orbit acceleration from Tiangong, costs can be greatly reduced..."

"Um..."

Originally, China did not plan to launch the "Stars Project," one of the components of the "Grand Plan," so soon. However, the actions of the United States made China suddenly feel insecure, forcing it to make preparations ahead of schedule.

Lagrange point, Tiangong space station.

Countless iron spheres are busy around the Tiangong space station, adding subsequent modules to this kilometer-scale space station. In particular, the fully automated "unmanned interstellar logistics port" at the rear of the space station is used to cooperate with the vast cold of the moon to transport helium-3 and other rare resources back from the moon.

In the space station's space "dock," under the illumination of dozens of searchlights, a spacecraft about the size of a white bird is being assembled.

The thermonuclear fusion thruster's outer shell emitted a silvery-white light. The iron ball carefully installed the various modules onto the main frame structure, placing the wiring inside a material resistant to cosmic radiation interference to protect the internal circuitry.

At the very front of the spacecraft is a 150cm focal length reflecting telescope, which is the spacecraft's eye and can distinguish stars that are less than one-tenth of a second apart.

The spacecraft's thick cables connect to the space station's supercomputer, constantly exchanging data with the space station via superconducting data lines. Inside the space station's control room, the AI ​​from "Bluebird" is undergoing upgrades.

All the data fall under the field of ballistics, such as hyperbolic approach trajectories, elliptical transfer trajectories, and so on.

The AI, now with a new body, is still somewhat unaccustomed to its new environment. It continuously uses high-precision telescopes and spectrometers to measure relevant data, determine the orbits of Saturn and Jupiter, and calculate the minimum energy required to pass through these two planets using its internal photonic computer, as well as how to avoid oncoming asteroids and other celestial bodies.

Although the spacecraft has not yet left the Tiangong space station, the AI ​​on board is already working continuously, calculating the answers to various questions and sending them to Tiangong's database for evaluation.

"Um..."

Experts on the Tiangong space station are evaluating the answers sent back by the bluebird.

"The AI's multispectral analysis and atmospheric analysis data contain no errors..."

"Next, we will continue testing the AI, paying attention to the changes in the rules..."

"clear."

One question after another was sent to the AI, which then analyzed them. Almost all of them were flight-related questions, testing the AI's reaction speed. Sometimes, the AI ​​even experienced "lag". However, as the data in the database continued to improve, the AI ​​answered questions faster and more accurately, which made the experts feel gratified.

Solutions to emergencies are input into the AI's database. These solutions are like "secret formulas." When an emergency occurs, the AI ​​will automatically open the "secret formulas" and solve the problem according to the measures in the formulas.

For example, how does a spacecraft self-repair after being struck by a meteorite? And how does it continue to operate after a power outage?

AI's optical sensors and spectral analyzers are like a child's most curious eyes, constantly observing the direction of the Earth and the universe, while the main structure of the spacecraft is becoming more and more perfect.

Soon, space station experts connected the AI ​​to the spacecraft's systems, giving the AI ​​a new "body" and allowing it to quickly adapt to this new system.

The new body's "skeleton" consists of a frame structure, with high-strength materials sufficient to withstand steering under high G-forces. Its "heart" is the "Shenguang Series" laser confinement fusion device, while its propulsion system comprises six thermonuclear fusion engines, equipped with 100-ton propellant tanks...

The entire body is equipped with high-precision optical sensors and four 150cm reflecting telescopes.

The AI ​​suddenly discovered... that she could seemingly easily put some of the "secret tips" in the database into action.

Half a month later, after continuous hard work, the 123-meter-long aircraft was assembled and passed the acceptance test.

"Commander, Project Stars is ready. The Zhang Heng spacecraft is ready to launch..."

"Disconnect..." the commander said in a deep voice after taking a deep breath.

"Yes! Disconnect!"

During the conversation, the various lines connecting Zhang Heng to the ship were disconnected, and several iron spheres approached to begin checking the external condition of Zhang Heng.

"Commander, no abnormalities detected on the exterior of the Zhang Heng..."

"Move Zhang Heng to the accelerator!"

"understand!"

The iron ball began assisting Zhang Heng in transferring it to the large-mass accelerator at Tiangong Space Station.

Inside the command center, instructions were continuously sent to the Zhang Heng satellite via microwave masers. Everyone in the room was focused on the database in front of them, ensuring that everything was in perfect order.

Like the moon landing, the Stars program is a monumental project worthy of being recorded in history, a milestone in the history of human spaceflight.

The Zhang Heng spacecraft will depart in 16 hours, relying on the gravitational pull of Jupiter and Saturn to accelerate, and finally reach its destination—Alpha Centauri—during its long journey.

Chapter 50 Setting Sail

Alpha Centauri, also known as Alpha Centauri, is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is a triple star system and the closest star system to the Sun.

Alpha Centauri has a total apparent magnitude of approximately -0.27. Alpha Centauri A, the brightest of the three stars, has an apparent magnitude of -0.01 and a total absolute magnitude of 4.4. It is conventionally considered the third brightest star in the sky.

The South Gate II is also known as the outermost guide of the Southern Cross constellation.

The system has three stars: Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri. Proxima Centauri is generally considered to be a member of this star system. It is only 4.24 light-years away from the Sun and is the closest star to the Sun.

The A and B systems of this galaxy are also the first stars whose parallax has been measured. Now, China's unmanned spacecraft will set off for Alpha Centauri, traversing a long distance of 4.2 light-years to explore the closest star to Earth.

Since ancient times, Nanmen Er has been inextricably linked with rabbits. In the Twenty-Eight Mansions system associated with rabbits, Nanmen Er is part of the Horn Mansion. The name "Nanmen" first appeared in the Records of the Grand Historian and was considered to be the Southern Heavenly Gate. Legend has it that Zheng He used it to guide his voyages to the Western Ocean.

Incidentally, the Zhang Heng unmanned exploration spacecraft also has a "beep" mission: during its flight, to locate the Explorer spacecraft launched by the United States... The Explorer spacecraft contains some information about humanity, which poses a potential threat to humankind.

After all, it's completely different for others to need to study you to obtain information compared to directly presenting human DNA to them...

During the 16-hour preparation period, engineers at Tiangong Space Station repeatedly checked the status of Zhang Heng, even meticulously checking the tightness of a single screw.

In such a long space voyage, even the first time in human history that a distance of light-years has been traversed, every tiny error can have a butterfly effect, or even lead to failure.

After inspecting the interior of the Zhang Heng, they immediately began to examine its exterior, almost as if they wanted to use an electron microscope to examine the microstructure of the materials.

After each subsystem has been checked, Zhang Heng is about to set off. Zhang Heng's AI will represent humanity and become the first visitor to Proxima Centauri in human history. And this AI belongs to a rabbit, which means that the rabbit represents all of humanity!

"Reporting to Commander-in-Chief... The Zhang Heng is undergoing final checks... Everything is normal, we are ready to depart!"

"Everyone, take your positions!"

At that moment, everyone in the control room held their breath, their expressions focused intently on the data from the Zhang Heng, striving for absolute certainty.

"Commander-in-Chief, system is functioning normally, launch is complete..."

"Accelerate onto track, Level One readiness! Evacuate all unauthorized personnel!"

All personnel near the orbit began to evacuate to avoid any unexpected situations. Being near such a high-energy source could essentially mean certain death if a problem occurred.

"Level 2 preparation! Power on the tracks!"

Without any personnel pushing the control switch, electrical energy from the space station's energy system flowed into the electromagnetic acceleration orbit via the superconducting circuit.

With a command from the chief commander, the electromagnetic acceleration orbit of the Tiangong space station was energized, and the indicator lights along the orbit lit up one by one, emitting a bright blue fluorescence that was highly visible in space...

Inside the control room, the magnetic field effect of the acceleration orbit is constantly increasing. The huge acceleration orbit of Tiangong will be launched at the right time, allowing Zhang Heng to accelerate with the help of the gravity of Jupiter and Saturn. At the same time, it can also conduct close-up observations of Jupiter and Saturn and send their data to Tiangong.

However, first, the acceleration orbit of Tiangong needs to give "Zhang Heng" an initial speed of 26 kilometers per second... to give it a high starting point. Then, it will use the gravitational moon's own propulsion system to continuously increase its speed and eventually break out of the solar system.

"Level 3 preparation!"

Level 3 preparation, the final check before launch, everyone is nervously watching the data, just like the saying goes, the final touch is crucial in weaving a basket!

No space debris was detected along the launch path...

To ensure a successful launch, all space debris along the launch path was cleared away by high-energy lasers.

"Trajectory data is normal..."

A supercomputer simulated the trajectory of the Zhang Heng spacecraft during its flight, using gravity to accelerate.

"Voltage is normal..."

"Final pre-launch check... All systems are normal, launch is complete!"

After all the data was confirmed to be correct, the next step was to wait for that crucial moment before launch.

Jupiter and Saturn are orbiting the sun at speeds imperceptible to the naked eye... Everyone is waiting for the perfect launch opportunity, an orbit that can perfectly utilize their gravitational acceleration.

The commander-in-chief picked up the communicator beside him, looked up at the optimal launch time given by the computer, and said in a deep voice, "Launch countdown... 2 minutes!"

"1 minutes..."

As time ticks away, the Zhang Heng spacecraft, in its accelerated orbit, is ready to launch. It will carry humanity's courage and perseverance, traversing a vast distance of 4.2 light-years to visit the nearest star to Earth.

"10...9..."

"3...2...1...0...Launch!"

A massive amount of electricity surged from the superconducting battery into the acceleration orbit, and the Ampere force generated by the acceleration orbit was immediately applied to Zhang Heng, causing Zhang Heng to begin accelerating.

Initially, its speed was not fast, and launching a spacecraft also required giving it an adaptation period, rather than starting at maximum speed right away.

As it glided along the orbit, Zhang Heng's speed increased from 1 km/s to 5 km/s and then to 15 km/s. Finally, at the end of the orbit, during the final acceleration phase of 80 meters, Zhang Heng was launched at a speed of 25 km/s, rapidly moving away from the optical sensors and heading towards the unknown universe.

In the following process, Zhang Heng will continuously accelerate and accelerate until it reaches its maximum speed, at which point it will enter the inertial gliding phase.

Over the next thousand years, the solitary god will embark on an uncertain journey through the universe, illuminating the rabbit's dream of reaching for the stars. As the creator, the rabbit can only watch it from the human home planet for the time being, but one day it will go to South Gate II and bring this lonely "traveler" home.

The instant Zhang Heng left its acceleration orbit, a message was sent from Zhang Heng's AI to Tiangong:

"I" have set sail, please bless "me"...

The AI ​​of the Zhang Heng spacecraft does not have the concept of "I". This "I" is just a pre-programmed program, but it is also the romance of the rabbit.

The Tiangong space station quickly responded:

【Bon Voyage!】

Chapter 51 The Collapse of the US

The Zhang Heng spacecraft has set off, carrying the Chinese dream of "reaching for the stars and the sea." As the first interstellar spacecraft to travel between star systems, it is certain to be recorded in history. Moreover, what will be recorded in history is that the creator of the first interstellar spacecraft, the Zhang Heng spacecraft, is the Chinese.

The once-representative of humanity in the aerospace field, the United States, has lost its former glory. After the fall of Russia, without any "opponents," the United States is like a young man without rivals. Pride and complacency have led it astray, and it has become lost in its past "glory."

While the West proclaims its "superiority," it forgets that by the end of the 18th century, the lives of the people of the Great Britain were far more difficult than before. The Industrial Revolution not only shortened people's lifespans but also made humanity more ferocious and brutal.

It is hard to imagine that textile workers at that time died young in the "devil's factory," constantly toiling in the factory until they were exhausted and died.

Under the Third Industrial Revolution, the United States, believing itself to be superior in every aspect due to its technological backwardness, has become arrogant and domineering. However, the superiority and self-confidence of Western nations is now a thing of the past.

At 3 a.m., chanting "Allajuanbak," a pickup truck that spontaneously combusted crashed into the U.S. border wall.