Chapter 1363: First experiment!
Soon, Zhao Chen arrived at the dedicated laboratory for this project.
Upon entering, all the researchers and scientists inside looked at Zhao Chen with excitement.
After all, most of the scholars and researchers here are engaged in disciplines related to outer space, space theory, and the outer universe.
Previously, research on space was limited to space warp, stargate use, subspace research, and so on.
Other aspects of space research can be considered quite niche.
There was practically no funding for actual experiments.
And now, they've actually made real progress.
Right before their eyes, they discovered the existence of other universes.
"Keep working." Zhao Chen looked at the eager eyes of these people and silently left them with these words.
Then walk inside.
The genius girl Camille hurried over, her face beaming with an uncontrollable smile.
She took three steps at a time and led Xiang to an experimental chamber that had been sealed off.
"The inside has been checked and there are no dangerous elements."
"You can go in directly." The genius girl Camille said, pushing open the gate and walking in.
This is a laboratory of about 100 square meters, with the lights on.
Apart from a single instrument placed in the center of the room, there were no other devices inside.
This instrument looks a bit like a pot.
However, at this moment, the surface of the pot is charred black, and some areas are uneven.
Zhao Chen sniffed.
There was still a lingering smell of smoke in the air.
A fire or something similar has occurred in this room.
The genius girl Camille also noticed Zhao Chen's expression, and she immediately explained: "This instrument and equipment had overloaded and overheated before, and then black smoke was emitted."
But since there was no fire, the smell is probably because the ventilation system hasn't completely removed it yet.
However, tests have shown that there are no harmful substances in the air here.
Please rest assured, Your Majesty!
Zhao Chen didn't pay much attention and began to carefully examine the device in front of him.
Ninety percent of this equipment was designed by Zhao Chen himself.
Some of the technologies were from Zhao Chen's mind, while others were learned from the Star Alliance universe.
It's important to know that this was during that period in the Covenant universe.
Zhao Chen's career is not simply that of a spaceplane pilot.
He used almost all his spare time to learn about the technology of the Star Alliance universe, and later, through Zhao Chengcheng's connection, he directly learned about some of the Star Alliance universe's top technologies.
This includes space technology!
Because they have been harassed by alien species (i.e., the creatures of the Dark Legion) for many years.
The Covenant universe began its academic research on outer space, especially extradimensional space, long ago regarding these beings from another dimension.
Far beyond Zhao Chen's universe.
With the help of these technologies, combined with Zhao Chen's intelligence.
The first machine was designed in a short period of time.
Zhao Chen raised his hand and directly brought up the relevant information about the machine, as well as some information about its use.
"There is a problem with the lines; several lines need to be modified."
The materials used in these locations also need to be modified. In terms of the structural frame, the best is not necessarily the most suitable.
There's also the energy supply in this area, which needs to be weakened to increase stability.
"And..." Zhao Chen analyzed point by point, while the genius girl Camille next to him began to take notes carefully, looking at His Majesty the Emperor with admiration.
She had heard before that these interstellar warships of the Xiaolong series were all personally developed by His Majesty the Emperor.
She had some doubts before.
But now, she has no doubt whatsoever.
If she were to research and explore these issues, she might be able to find them, but it would take her at least several weeks or even months.
However, His Majesty the Emperor only glanced at the physical object a few times and then at the operating data, and pointed it all out accurately.
That requires incredible technical skills and experience!
After explaining all of this...
Zhao Chen took a deep breath and then pulled up the last and most important set of data.
That was the data from the only and last time this instrument was used.
Wave
A voice rang out.
That sound is somewhat similar to the sound of water droplets falling on the surface of water.
Then, a 3D map resembling a star map appeared above the instrument.
It spreads outward from the center.
Among them, there are countless tiny dots, scattered like stars.
Some are very large, while others are so small that they cannot even be detected.
“Based on our subsequent comparisons, these small dots should be stars, as well as high-energy matter such as black holes,” the genius girl Camille whispered beside her.
Zhao Chen nodded.
This instrument has this function; it's similar to a radar, detecting the universe.
In this respect, it shares similar characteristics with the T6 Cosmic Dynamics Monitor, which is currently in operation.
Soon, the entire cosmic territory of the Dragon Empire appeared on this'star map'.
But the ripple continued to expand, only outwards was nothingness; those scattered points never reappeared.
Zhao Chen waited.
Although he knew it would only last a few seconds.
But this moment, these few seconds, felt like years.
finally!
At the outermost point, a point of light appeared, but it vanished in an instant!
It appeared in less than a millisecond.
If it weren't for Zhao Chen's exceptional eyesight, he might not have been able to spot it with the naked eye alone.
"In which direction in our universe is this?" Zhao Chen immediately asked.
The genius girl Camille was well-prepared, and presented the existing map of the Dragon Empire, which was practically the map of the entire universe.
"Based on the results of the comparison."
This should be on the side of the angel race.
As for the distance, it cannot be defined.
According to cosmological theories, two universes could be very close to each other, or they could be very far apart.
"So...it can't be measured," said the genius girl Camille.
"We cannot be certain about this one point alone."
Black holes are also a form of energy; what if this point is actually a special black hole?
We must conduct a second measurement.
"Make sure this place is a universe," Zhao Chen said solemnly.
There is no room for error in this kind of thing.
"This shouldn't be too difficult."
"As long as we upgrade the technology of Unit 1, we will definitely have more clues." The genius girl Camille paused, then said, "But the important question after that is how to travel across the universe."
It's important to know that we had never traveled across the universe before.
The related technology...
“I’ll take responsibility for this.”
"I will set up a separate project team specifically to handle this," Zhao Chen said frankly.
Actually, this isn't that difficult.
Because Zhao Chen had researched similar things before.
That was the Gaia Gate of the Machine Race at that time.
The Gaia Gate is actually a kind of inter-universe stargate, but it connects the outer space between universes.
Since it can connect to outer space, it must be able to connect to other universes.
Combined with the techniques Zhao Chen learned from the Star Alliance universe.
It's important to know that back then, the Covenant's interstellar warships could travel directly across universes and launch surprise attacks on strategic locations in enemy universes.
Zhao Chen has extensive experience in this area.
“I...” Camille’s expression immediately became excited upon hearing this.
I know what you're thinking.
I don't have anyone else under me right now.
You will also be in charge of this project planning team.
Furthermore, the content of the two project planning groups complements each other.
Offices and laboratories will be located in the nearest available location, and you can choose your own researchers within the Empire.
If there's really no one else available, we'll have to draw people from your current project team.
"I have only one requirement: all the tasks I assigned must be completed on schedule," Zhao Chen said solemnly.
After hearing this, Camille immediately stood up straight and even saluted Zhao Chen like a JF-17 officer, but the posture was somewhat comical.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
I guarantee to complete the tasks assigned to me.
Zhao Chen nodded.
He looked at the now-defunct Unit 1.
Now he has finally found hope.
If we can find other universes, then we must be able to find the original universe that possesses that resource!
That would allow us to obtain new materials, enabling the current project teams to overcome their current difficulties!
Another month has passed in the blink of an eye.
With everyone working overtime to catch up on the work, and with the unconditional support of manpower, material resources, and financial resources, the project was completed.
Camille's unit number two was finally completed.
Zhao Chen was present during this use.
He was standing inside a safe observation cabin.
"Your Majesty, all experimental procedures are ready."
"We can conduct experiments anytime!" Camille suppressed her excitement and looked at Zhao Chen.
Just as Zhao Chen was about to speak.
The door was being pounded on violently.
The sound of arguing could be heard outside.
"What's going on?" Zhao Chen frowned.
"I'll go check it out." Camille was also a little angry and immediately went to inquire about the situation.
The door opened.
Zhao Chen saw an old scholar being pinned against the wall by soldiers outside.
The old scholar kept shouting, "Don't turn it on! You absolutely mustn't turn it on!"
"Dr. Xu?"
"What are you doing?" Camille looked at Dr. Xu in surprise.
Dr. Xu also saw Zhao Chen inside the room and immediately shouted, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Don't start that machine!"
That is Pandora's box.
If used, it will bring disaster to our empire.
"Don't open it!"
Pandora's box?
Disaster?
Zhao Chen frowned, but he was still interested in what the old man was saying.
"Let him in," Zhao Chen said.
The leopard woman in charge of guarding nodded to the female soldiers outside, and those female soldiers escorted the old doctor in.
"Let go," Zhao Chen said.
The leopard woman nodded.
But she stood beside Zhao Chen, staring at the doctor, ready to deal with any danger at any moment.
Dr. Xu was released.
He wanted to approach Zhao Chen, but noticing the warning look from the leopard woman beside him, he withdrew his foot.
She looked at Zhao Chen nervously and said, "Your Majesty, this instrument cannot be turned on!"
"Explain your reasons clearly," Zhao Chen said calmly.
Dr. Xu immediately took out a data disk, on which a data model was holographically projected.
"I was also a member of this project team before, and my expertise is in radar."
Whether it's starship radar, reaction radar, or reconnaissance radar, I'm proficient in all of them.
I found that this device is actually very similar to radar.
By sending a wave of energy, and then re-emitting the same wave after detecting a designated target, the presence of the target can be confirmed.
Zhao Chen remained silent; the old doctor's explanation of the principles was basically correct.
Then I remembered an ancient book I had read before.
A theory has been proposed above.
That is, when you cannot determine whether a civilization is good or evil, never reveal your existence, otherwise you will invite annihilation.
At that time, I was wondering if others could also receive the ripples we were sending.
Then, I started conducting simulations using all the existing radar monitoring equipment.
I discovered that this wave pattern could not be detected by radar equipment of level T4 and below.
The T5's radar equipment is exhibiting some abnormal behavior.
Several lines appeared in the data model, and the fluctuations in the lines were very slight.
"But if it's a T6-level radar device, then that's how it is!"
Dr. Xu then pulled up another data model.
The fluctuations within this process are quite evident.
"This is only T6. What if it's a T7 technological civilization?"
Isn't our method no less than using the best sound system in someone else's room, turning the volume up to the maximum, and singing the most exciting songs?
Even with their eyes closed, they can spot it!
At the same time, the distance of this ripple transmission cannot be calculated using our current technology.
However, in my experience, as long as the technology is in place, this distance measurement is not a problem at all.
so.
If we use and activate this device, it's tantamount to exposing our location to advanced civilizations!
"It will bring us utter destruction!" Dr. Xu looked at Zhao Chen anxiously.
Camille didn't immediately refute these words; she was also a researcher and knew how to think about a problem.
It must be said that Dr. Xu's idea is reasonable, and he also has those data models.
Camille looked at Zhao Chen with some hesitation. To be honest, she wanted the experiment to proceed because it was the culmination of her hard work day and night.
Isn't this the moment we've been waiting for?
Zhao Chen, on the other hand, remained expressionless as he sized up Dr. Xu.
He nodded appreciatively and said, "Dr. Xu, you are a capable person."
What you're describing does indeed exist.
However, for us now...
In truth, we had no other choice.
This is actually a dark forest theory that has been around for a long time.
Zhao Chen had known this for a long time, and it made sense.
But Zhao Chen is someone who understands more.
He knew of the existence of order, and he also knew of its suppression of other technological civilizations.
From this, we can infer that, at least in the vicinity of Zhao Chen's universe, there is probably no T7 technological civilization.
At its peak, it's a T6 technological civilization.
If it were a T6 technological civilization, Zhao Chen would be confident of victory.
More importantly, the goal of finding new materials must be achieved!