Zhu Hansong's words represent the view of the scientists of the British Interstellar Federation on the interstellar planet "Yi", and also indicate the goal of the federal government. 1(6) k Minor Narrative àp.1(6)0m The further exploration of the interstellar planet "Yi", and even the militarization, of the service of the Federation's armies and wars has become a very unavoidable trend. This made Chen Weiyin feel very disappointed, and she even regretted that she had agreed to Bernstein to participate in the scientific expedition. Because the scientific activities of these Imperial Armies have inadvertently aided the Federation's military policy towards the "easy" planet.

After the meeting, she told Bernstein: "I think we should immediately withdraw from this expedition." We have been exploited by the Federation and their military. ”

Bernstein agreed with her, but said with embarrassment: "I also feel like they're taking advantage of us." But since we're here, I'm afraid it's not convenient to quit right away. ”

"I have a very bad premonition." "The attack capabilities of those creatures may be far beyond our expectations. The organisms that are emerging now are very different from what we have encountered before, and if they are evolutionarily related, then we must be dealing with very intelligent creatures. ”

"Any scientific discovery will be of great interest to scientists." Bernstein said, "Zhu Hansong must have been fascinated by the creature and didn't want to miss any opportunities." ”

"My concern right now is our safety. Creatures that can 'shoot' high-energy particle beams! This is a creature that has never been seen before. ”

"Chen, to tell you the truth, I don't want to quit the expedition now." Bernstein said sincerely, "That layer of 'strange matter' is so fascinating that it would be wonderful if, as we assume, it was hollow and contained another world." ”

The mentor's words made Chen Weiyin feel helpless. Of course, she herself was very interested in staying and continuing her research, but she was also terrified of the new creatures that appeared.

Bernstein also saw the anxiety in the student's heart, and proposed: "Why don't I tell Academician Zhu Hansong and let you go back to Andromeda Planet first?" ”

Chen Weiyin looked at his teacher and said, "Since I came with everyone, how can I go back alone?" ”

"Academician Zhu is still planning a new landing and exploration plan, do you want to participate?" Bernstein asked.

Chen Weiyin sank and did not answer.

"You can stay on the 'Double E' and support us. Still, I want you to go down to the ground with us. Maybe we can really find direct evidence of the hollowness of the 'Strange Matter' layer. Bernstein seemed optimistic.

Chen Weiyin smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, I'll land with you." ”

When she finished speaking, she found Robb walking towards her.

Robb came up to her, gave her a warm smile, and then said to the two of them, "Academician Bernstein, Dr. Chen, can I invite you two to have a drink?" ”

"Thanks, we don't drink." Chen Weiyin replied coldly.

"Please don't get me wrong, I can only ask you for a drink." Robb smiled and said, "Please give me a face, Dr. Chen." ”

"The lieutenant colonel warmly invited, and we can't refuse it." Bernstein responded enthusiastically, "Let's go, Chen, it's okay to talk to Lieutenant Colonel Luo anyway." ”

The three arrived at the restaurant's bar, fixed around a table, and Robb ordered three juice drinks.

"Why are you on 'Double E'?" Chen Weiyin asked.

"As a representative of the officers, I came to listen to your academic presentations." After Robb finished speaking, he stuffed the bottle into his mouth and greedily 'sucked' it.

"Lieutenant Colonel Luo, do you have any thoughts on the new creatures?" Bernstein asked with interest.

Robb didn't answer immediately, and thought for a while before saying, "Although I haven't been in direct contact yet, I don't think we're dealing with a group of ordinary creatures, but fighting an army. ”

"Army combat?" Chen Weiyin asked puzzled.

"Yes." Robb nodded, "When I heard that those creatures would 'shoot' beams of high-energy particles, I thought we were dealing with a bunch of war machines. However, the things we came across before with only two feet don't seem to be mentioned this time. ”

"Yes. We didn't see the last time we met again. "I doubt that it's just a rudimentary breed, and now it's all evolved into four-legged monsters that can 'shoot' high-energy particles." ”

"Evolution? Dr. Chen, do you mean that in just a few months, those small two-legged creatures have developed into powerful four-legged beasts? "Robb question.

"I'm just skeptical. But if that's the case, then these new creatures we're facing will be extremely terrifying. Chen Weiyin said worriedly.

In response to her words, Roboliga thought about it, nodded slightly, and said, "I remember the first time we encountered them, they could only turn the knives on both sides and rush at us. Now, however, powerful high-energy particle beams can be ejected at a distance of several thousand meters, and this progress is simply a leap forward. I don't understand, did these monsters develop the ability to 'shoot' high-energy particles to deal with us humans? ”

"That's exactly what we're worried about." Bernstein said.

Chen Weiyin said: "We don't know the environment of this planet, I mean the living environment of those monsters. If the development of hunting tools similar to particle cannons is only out of the need for survival competition, then we may really have an absolute advantage over them, as Academician Zhu said. But from another standpoint, these monsters were born to deal with us humans, then the situation will only get worse, and maybe more terrifying creatures will appear in the future. ”

"Against us humans?" Robb felt a little incredulous, "You think they were born to deal with us?" ”

"I'm just guessing." Chen Weiyin clarified.

"From a military point of view, they should have the ability to fight in space and not be limited to operations on the ground, in order to deal with us. After all, we humans already have the ability to fly across stars. But I don't think they have mastered the ability to go to space. ”

"But Lieutenant Colonel Luo, it's hard for us to resist the attack on the ground alone." Chen Weiyin said solemnly, "If they really have space combat capabilities, do you think we can deal with them?" ”

"Fighting a war requires not only equipment, but also strategy." Robb said confidently, "Did you notice that the way these creatures attack the 'Freedom Beachhead' on the ground is purely inefficient swarm charges, and they don't show any tactical qualities. Even if they develop the capability of space warfare, they may not be able to pose a strong threat to us. ”

"But what if these creatures have mastered our human warfare techniques?" Chen Weiyin asked, "We have already explained that on this interstellar planet, we have found cyanobacteria, and this species is very likely to be brought by us humans." It is possible that the creatures we encounter have already come into contact with us humans. ”

"But that's not enough to say that they have mastered the art of war for us humans." Robb smiled and said, "Even if you master it, what?" Can they still be 'Mr. Disciple Sheng'? But when you talk about the possibility that humans have been there before, I have a hypothesis, what if these creatures were made by humans? For example......"

Robb didn't continue, but both Chen Weiyin and Bernstein understood what he meant.

"In fact, there are already some in the senior command of the Wehrmacht who doubt the origin of this interstellar planet and the strange creatures on it." Robb said, "Although it is only a suspicion, this possibility of 'sex' exists. ”

Bernstein said solemnly: "Lieutenant Colonel Law, with my personal knowledge of the level of scientific development of the Senate and the Roman people, I think it is completely impossible to create such a material as 'strange matter' at present. Of course, those creatures are a lot like the emerging biobots, but I don't think it was possible for New Rome to make such advanced and numerous biobots in such a short period of time. ”

"Even if something as invulnerable as 'exotic substances' is really developed, why not just use it on warships? Besides, wouldn't it be more effective to use the material and financial resources to create so many monsters on warships? Chen Weiyin countered the teacher's view.

"You're right." Luo Bo hurriedly nodded in agreement, and then said: "You also reminded me that if you can master the technology of making that layer of 'strange substance', then military technology will also undergo major changes. ”

His words made Chen Weiyin and Bernstein look at each other. The Federation has indeed discovered the great military value of the interstellar planet "Yi".

Bernstein boldly asked Robb: "Lieutenant Colonel Luo, has your army noticed the military significance of 'strange substances'?" ”

Robb thought for a moment before he nodded and said, "Yes, Professor." As early as after your report was 'handed over' to the federal government, the generals of the Ministry of Defense decided that this substance could be used for warship protection. Now, faced with strange creatures with modern warfare capabilities, many people think of using these creatures to fight war directly. ”

"Oh my God." Chen Weiyin was disappointed, "You really think so. ”

"It's inevitable." Robb explained, "There is not much gap between our army and the new Roman Imperial Army in terms of scientific and technological level, and if we can use this to achieve a breakthrough in the level of weapons, our army will definitely gain absolute superiority." When I learned that the 'Strange Substance' could not be drilled even after being irradiated by high-energy 'excitation' light for a long time, the idea of using the 'Strange Substance' to make warship armor immediately popped up in my mind. As for using those creatures for warfare, I didn't think of it. If we can learn from them more advanced materials and methods for making war tools, this is also what many people are happy to see. I think even the new Roman Empire, in our position, would have the same idea. ”

"You can't do that." Chen Weiyin said indignantly to Robb, "You can't turn this interstellar planet into a military research base. ”

"It's not something I can control." "At least for now. If we take full control of this planet, we will begin research on the 'strange matter' and the creatures on it as soon as possible. ”

Chen Weiyin was 'about to say something', but was stopped by Bernstein. The old professor said, "We can't stop the claws of war from reaching out to this planet. ”

"It can't be done for the time being." "Unless the two countries can conclude an effective permanent peace agreement that avoids the threat of mutual hostility, it may be possible to prevent those in power from seeing anything new and wanting to use it for war." ”

"Do you really think that?" Chen Weiyin asked disdainfully, his tone full of distrust.

"You should look at the military and individual soldiers differently, not every soldier wants to fight every day." Robb said.

"I can feel Lieutenant Colonel Luo's sincerity for peace." Bernstein said to Chen Weiyin.

"Thank you, Professor Bernstein, for your understanding." Robb said with emotion.

Although Chen Weiyin did not have the same understanding as Bernstein, the words of the mentor still had some effect, and she said softly: "I hope." ”

Robb didn't dwell on the topic, but said seriously: "I have a suggestion, you don't get involved in landing on the ground anymore." ”

"What do you mean?" Chen Weiyin asked vigilantly.

Luo Bo looked at Chen Weiyin, with a sincere smile on his face, and said, "Although we have successfully defended the 'Freedom Beachhead', there is a mysterious force on this planet that can block the connection between space and the ground. In past battles, strange ionospheres appeared in the atmosphere, and communication between my battleship and the ground was almost completely cut off. I think those creatures could have taken down the 'Freedom Beachhead' if they had kept their attack intensity. Therefore, if we land on the surface of the 'easy' planet again, it will inevitably be more than lucky. ”

"Then why don't you let your Marines withdraw and block the decision of the other scientists to land again?" Chen Weiyin asked.

"I have handed in the 'handed' report and asked the General Headquarters to withdraw the Marines." Robb replied, "I share your opinion, there are too many uncertainties on this planet, and since there are highly intelligent beings, we should not invade this planet too much. ”

"Lieutenant Colonel Luo, do you think we are 'encroaching' this planet?" Bernstein noticed his choice of words.

Luo Bo smiled and didn't answer, and only said softly after a long time: "Haven't we humans always expanded our world through alien invasions? Since the surface of this planet is uninhabitable, we have no firm reason to continue to occupy it. ”

"Aren't your military departments and generals looking to exploit the war potential of this planet?" Chen Weiyin asked coldly.

"In this case, what I say can only represent my personal opinion." Robb added to his words, "It's like I personally don't like to fight, and I don't like to stay here. We humans already have dozens of planets in the interstellar world of the Immortal Spiral Arm, so why do we still occupy this desolate planet that is not suitable for human life? ”

"Lieutenant Colonel Luo, it's too early to say that this planet is uninhabitable." "If that layer of 'exotic matter' is hollow, there is a good chance that there will be an environment suitable for living things." ”

"Like a giant battleship?" Robb immediately asked, "You have already said at the academic report meeting, if it is really as you imagined, I think this interstellar planet is more like a huge interstellar warship with excellent armor protection system. Those creatures were the Marines stationed on the ship. ”

"That's all you can think about?" Chen Weiyin asked rhetorically.

"It's just out of professional habit." Robb argued, "However, if that were the case, we would be dealing with a regular army. ”

"Is it possible to justifiably wage a war of aggression?" Chen Weiyin took Luo Bo's words and said.

"That's not what I intended, Dr. Chan. I just want to emphasize that our adversaries have a strong capacity for warfare. ”

"Powerful war capabilities? I've said openly that the four-legged creatures only attacked us after we had taken the initiative. In other words, our actions pose a serious threat to them, and they will only be counterattacked. ”

Robb smiled and said, "I'm not going to argue with you about that. But I would still strongly recommend that you stay on the Einstein Edison as much as possible. You're scientists from New Rome and can find plenty of reasons not to take part in the new landing expedition. ”

"Retreating in the face of difficulties is not the 'character' that scientists should have." Bernstein responded immediately.

"I'm concerned about your safety, and I hope you two will consider it seriously." Luo Bo said and turned his gaze to Chen Weiyin, "In the battle a few days ago, I was worried about commanding the battleship to carry out blind 'shooting' to help the ground marines fight off the attack of those four-legged monsters. With new battles, we may not have such good luck again. ”

"Thank you for your suggestion, we'll take it seriously." Chen Weiyin said seriously, but her face showed an obvious paranoid expression of "knowing that there are tigers in the mountains and going to the tiger mountains".

Seeing her resistance, Robb immediately showed a sincere gesture and said, "I am sincere, I hope you don't misunderstand what I mean." ”

"We didn't misunderstand what you meant, Lieutenant Colonel Luo." Chen Weiyin replied, then turned to Bernstein and said, "Teacher, I think it's time for us to say goodbye to the lieutenant colonel, we still have a lot of work to do." ”

"Yes." Bernstein replied, "Thank you for your suggestion, Lieutenant Colonel Law. Goodbye. ”

"Goodbye." Robb said that he was about to shake hands with the other party, but Chen Weiyin walked away, and only Bernstein shook hands with him to say goodbye.

Robb also soon left the research ship "Double E" and returned to the battleship "Hercules".

The information about Yixing Biotech from the academic symposium and the conversation with Chen Weiyin and Bernstein gave Robb a great inspiration.

Through the visual viewing window with the armor shield open, Robb saw the dark planet beneath the battleship. But on the black planet, he found nothing. Now, for the Immortal Interstellar Bundeswehr, there is not only the new Roman Imperial Army, but also a new opponent - the Yixing Monster!