"Laura is right! Although I put forward a different point of view, I also agree that this unexpected faster-than-light electromagnetic signal is more likely to be the work of some unknown cosmic civilization. "Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info" said Don Quixote with a complicated expression, "When human civilization finally hears the radio signals from aliens in the vast universe, should we be relieved or worried?" ”

"That's not necessarily a good thing!"

"For the expeditionary force, at this stage, no news is the best news."

"Yes, there is nothing more precious than the tranquil starry sky of the universe......"

On the premise of not knowing whether the other party has good intentions, the expeditionary force does not want to rashly make contact with an unknown cosmic civilization.

The blood feud with the Tata civilization is still a wound that human civilization can never erase. Especially for Yuan Haochen, who personally experienced that war, this memory is like a hideous scar embedded in the flesh, and every time it is touched, it will overflow with blood.

"Since everyone thinks that the other party is an unknown cosmic civilization, let's analyze their situation first."

Yuan Haochen once again threw out questions to push the direction of the discussion.

"First of all, a few points can be determined, the other party is also in the four-dimensional space when it transmits the signal. Moreover, they have also mastered faster-than-light communication technology. "In other words, their scientific and technological strength is at least equal to ours, and it cannot be ruled out that they will greatly surpass us." ”

"Because the speed of this electromagnetic wave is slightly lower than ours, it can be inferred from this perspective that their technological strength may be slightly lower than ours. Communication is such a key technology, which must be highly valued by every cosmic civilization, and who does not want their information to be transmitted at the fastest speed, so communication technology is unlikely to be a shortcoming in the field of science and technology. Therefore, it is quite pertinent to use communication technology to evaluate the strength of a certain cosmic civilization. Naturally, the military commander Sergei raised his voice and voiced his opinion.

"Sergey, the situation you described is already the most ideal for us. Only by being evenly matched and fearing each other can a delicate balance be achieved. Yuan Haochen said.

"Leader, can we choose to take a detour? It would be great if the fleet could avoid this potential pitfall. Someone suggested.

"How to get around?" Yuan Haochen asked rhetorically, "We don't know the exact location of the other party, the size of the team, and we don't know the position and state of the other party when they send the signal. Moreover, drastically changing the course of the entire fleet would cause a lot of trouble for future trips. ”

"Then we'll have to prepare and wait for the opportunity to move!" Sergey said.

"Be prepared! But the situation may not be as serious as we think. Yuan continued, "First of all, it is very likely that this piece of signal we captured is just a coincidence. Maybe it's just that a spaceship of an unknown civilization happened to pass ahead when it was on an interstellar mission. At the very least, this message could not have been sent to us specifically. ”

"The leader is right, first of all, the expeditionary force has never sent a faster-than-light signal to the front of the route, so it is basically impossible for the other side to detect our whereabouts in advance from 100 light-years away, and accurately locate and initiate long-range communication with us. Secondly, this message is too simple, and if the other person wants to communicate with us, he will not just send out a riddle for us to guess. Scientific Commander Don Quixote agreed.

"If there is indeed an unknown cosmic civilization ahead, then there may be the following possibilities." Hara speculated based on the available information.

"First, the unknown cosmic civilization exists in a star system near 80~120 light-years in front of the fleet, and according to the speed of the fleet, after 8~12 years, we will approach the base camp of the unknown civilization. Second, the cosmic civilization is moving in the same direction as we are, and based on the speed of both sides, we may meet it in a narrow way within 4~6 years. Third, the cosmic civilization is heading the same as the expeditionary fleet, or does not cross in their respective directions, and we will not meet each other on the rest of the voyage. ”

"Well, then, we must prepare for the worst, an adversary of our strength is flying towards us, and it is very likely that we will encounter the expeditionary force in four years." After Sergei said this, he turned to the communications officer with a serious face, "Are we sure we haven't sent any signals to the front?" ”

"Sure no!" The Communications Officer replied in the affirmative.

"That's good, so let's say, we've discovered the enemy, and the enemy probably doesn't know about our existence. In this way, we have a strategic advantage. "Sergei is a military commander, and anticipating the enemy's opportunities is good news in his eyes.

"I said General Sergei, even if we really meet, we may not meet each other." Don Quixote teased with a smile.

"Hahaha~, actually, I am also a lover of peace, war is just a means to defend peace, I am not a hot-blooded reckless man." Sergei laughed heartily, "However, the necessary preparation is indispensable, and only by holding the initiative firmly in our hands will we not suffer." ”

"Then, we have to rely on you to protect our lives!" Naturally, the commanders present agreed with Sergei's point of view.

"Human civilization has entered the interstellar age, and it is no longer the frog at the bottom of the well. Although the density of civilized worlds in this vast universe is not high, this journey spanning thousands of light years makes contact with other cosmic civilizations almost inevitable. There is a saying in ancient China - it is a blessing not a curse, and it is a disaster that cannot be avoided. It's best if the trip goes smoothly, and if the weather doesn't fulfill people's wishes in the end, we must also wait for the opportunity to move forward bravely! Yuan Haochen finally concluded and made a decision, "In the next voyage, the communications department will make every effort to monitor possible signals and analyze the galaxy conditions of all star systems in front of it." In addition, the speed of the main body of the fleet will be reduced by 10%, and all escort fleets will be on high alert, and a phantom reconnaissance fleet will be sent to the front of the route, and if there really is an unknown cosmic civilization ahead, we must be the first to know their movements......"

"Yes!!"

Sergei's loud voice like a gong resounded throughout the command center.

After receiving the order, the senior commanders of the other units also made preparations with full force and efficiency.