Perhaps startled by the majestic spaceship, the people who were still cheering excitedly for the successful ignition of controlled nuclear fusion finally remembered the fear of being dominated by "Upper X Fortress", and came back to their original excitement.

There is no other reason.

The gap is too big!

Even the top physicists on Earth can't give a reasonable explanation for the power source and power method used by that spacecraft, and even can only judge from the clues in the "game" that it probably uses some kind of anti-gravity technology.

As for how exactly this was done, no one can give a reasonable explanation.

And this also means that the science and technology of human civilization are more than a little bit behind each other from the bottom of the logic......

The academic community has argued from the four fundamental forces to the conservation of energy, and from the Minkowski theory of space-time to the ten-dimensional strings of superstring theory and the extra strings in M theory.

While no physicist has committed suicide because "physics no longer exists", the debate over the new physics has caused many people to lose their already small hair.

Some physicists have suggested that there may be a special kind of particle in a dimension invisible to humans.

This particle not only obeys the laws of physics in three-dimensional space, but also obeys the laws of other dimensions that humans do not understand, so humans can use it to indirectly interfere with the gravitational field located in higher dimensions.

It has also been suggested that perhaps the gravitational field itself is a higher-dimensional particle.

So much so that all that human beings and even human beings can see are all projections of the particle on a three-dimensional plane.

Although these conjectures are imperfect, and there are many imaginary assumptions that cannot be proved or falsified by the existing technical means of mankind, they can be regarded as progress in a certain sense.

Even this kind of blind elephant-like exploration is still far from the "cosmic membrane" that exists in 11 dimensions......

The controversy did not stop at the academic community, and it also had a huge repercussion in public opinion.

In the face of the overwhelming technological superiority of the higher civilizations and the limited goodwill that has been demonstrated, the "Adventists" have gradually become the mainstream of public opinion.

After all, it is too difficult to expect humanity to be free from the roots of human nature and achieve equality in a broad sense.

If only the advanced productive forces are imported from the higher civilizations, and there is no distribution method that matches the advanced productive forces, then the final result of advanced technology will only be a cage used to build the old order.

Since you want to help, please help thoroughly, it is better for everyone to achieve galactic prosperity together. And being liberated is a kind of salvation compared to liberating others.

There are many Adventist figures who support this argument, mainly radicals in industry and academia.

Of course, there are also a significant number of Darwinists who still paint a vivid picture of the threat lurking within, believing that peace is nothing more than a sugar-coated cannonball of a sword, and that the invasion from the higher civilizations is not long in coming.

They call themselves decisive factions.

Its representative figures are conservative forces in the establishment, mainly Fick, a former CIA agent and now the head of a civilian temporary worker group.

Whatever the voice is, it does not represent absolute correctness, but only an opinion scattered across the spectrum of consciousness.

Two very different voices are balancing each other and pushing each other forward.

In addition to these two mainstream voices, there are also some non-mainstream views.

For example, the theory of "virtual games" is one of them.

In the face of spaceships that are far beyond the imagination of human science and technology, some opinion leaders have suggested that the universe in which "we" live is actually just a virtual playground for higher civilizations, and the fate of all people is set from the moment they are born.

For the advanced civilizations that are GMs, they are able to modify the rules of the game at will, or even ignore the rules...... Therefore, it is pointless and futile to cooperate or confront them.

It's like The Matrix.

There are many people who support this theory, and it has even become a new cyber religion.

In addition, there are also deity factions that regard "higher civilizations" as creators, and believe that "Wasteland Online" is a certain future of human civilization foreseen by the creator.

But no matter what point of view, one thing is undoubted -

That's the nerves of the whole world, all of which are affected by the spacecraft that flew to Mars......

……

A research base in eastern China.

The air conditioning in the empty command room was turned on sufficiently, and it still couldn't blow away the heat that was gathering above people's heads.

Operators in uniforms sit meticulously in front of the terminals, busily summarizing the data sent back from astronomical observation sites deployed across the country.

After analyzing and summarizing the information, all that was presented on the big screen in the command room was a flickering green dot and a few blurry photos listed next to it.

Standing in front of the big screen, an old professor who was about fifty years old frowned and muttered in a low voice.

「…… It's so weird that our radar can't catch it at all, not even radio telescopes. The only thing that can catch its track is an optical telescope...... But it was so fast that we couldn't keep up with the zoom speed, and as soon as it switched tracks, we had to recalculate its position."

Standing next to the old professor, a man with a Chinese face was also frowning.

After all, they did not deploy radar in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and satellites could not lock on to a no-man's land with no strategic value all the time.

However, the spacecraft flew out of the synchronous orbit, and their radar still couldn't lock on...... That's a bit of a bizarre.

Due to the complete failure of radio detection technology, optical telescopes have become the most effective means of observation.

"Is this the technology generational gap......

Hearing the sound of the Chinese character face on the side, the old professor shook his head with a wry smile.

"I'm afraid it's not a problem of generational differences...... That's a technology we don't understand."

"Like a deflection shield?"

Hearing this name, which he had never heard of, the old professor was stunned for a moment, frowned and asked.

「…… What's that?"

The man with the national character face smiled embarrassedly and said.

"Nothing...... It's the premise of the game."

Old Professor: "......"

Although it does seem unserious to mention the game on this occasion, it is very unfortunate that it is already the closest clue they have to the truth.

According to Professor Iwakaze, the anti-stealth technology used in the spacecraft is likely related to some kind of anti-stealth coating that appeared in the game, and should have nothing to do with the bias shield.

Of course.

Considering that the ship is even equipped with anti-gravity devices, it doesn't seem like a big deal to install a deflection shield.

Just as everyone was thinking, an operator sitting in front of the terminal suddenly made a surprised sound.

"There's new news! The ship broadcast a radio message to Earth!"

Hearing this, the person in charge of the investigation agency, who had been holding his arms and not speaking, raised his head suddenly, walked quickly to the terminal, and asked with his face close to the screen.

"What does it say?"

The staff crackled on the keyboard of the terminal for a while, and soon said with a nervous expression.

"That message seems to have only one symbol after it is decoded...... Translates like α?"

The person in charge of the "Alpha ......" investigation agency was stunned for a moment, and his expression changed slightly, "Only this symbol? Isn't there any other information?"

「…… Nope." The operator shook his head with a difficult expression, "It didn't answer our contact either...... There is only one symbol in the three-second message that is continuously broadcast."

This time he used an affirmative tone.

Because just now, other observations

The station has also reported discoveries, and the same information has been observed.

Including their international partners.

The person in charge of the "Alpha ......" rubbed his index finger against his chin, and his face was heavy, chewing on the word repeatedly.

The old professor of Aerospace Kou, who was standing on the side, pondered for a long time, suddenly raised his head, and said in an uncertain tone.

"Could this be their name? Or do they give themselves names in symbols as we understand them?"

"I don't rule it out." The person in charge said in a deep voice, "What I care about more is, why this symbol...... Could there be some other meaning behind this?"

The people standing in the command room looked at each other and exchanged expressions on each other's faces.

They have too little information.

With just one symbol, it's hard to analyze anything useful from it.

But at this moment, the man with the face of the national character, who had been thinking seriously for a long time, suddenly spoke.

"It occurred to me that the early version of Wasteland Online seemed to be numbered Alpha...... It became a beta later."

"Alpha, Beta......"

"I'm wondering if what the other person is trying to convey is ...... They're alphas, and we're betas?"

Although it seemed a bit far-fetched to understand, he still expressed his conjecture.

Whispers were heard all around.

Several officials from Shangjing looked at him.

"What do you mean......

"Can you elaborate on that?"

Facing the gaze that looked at him, the man with the Chinese character face pondered for a moment and continued.

"Just my guess."

"Maybe what they're trying to say is that they're our future, our pioneers. We are their past, but at the same time they are their continuation?"

"It's the past and the continuation......," pondered over and over again, and the person in charge frowned, "How did this happen?"

Does this sound like saying that the civilization that calls itself Alpha is both their past and their future?

"I don't know," Kokuji shook his head frankly, "Maybe it's a parallel universe?" Or is it the multiverse? Or both...... And some universes were born earlier than we do."

"As for how, then I don't know...... Also, I'm not an expert on that after all, and my theory is just for reference."

"That does sound too...... the old professor at the space port said with a wry smile, "We in parallel universes, I want to ask why they contacted us?" Do you want something from us?"

After pondering for a long time, the person in charge of the institution did not agree with the old professor's statement, but only said thoughtfully.

"It does sound like a bit of, but it does explain their unwarranted kindness to us."

The man with the national character face shook his head.

"I don't think it's necessarily for nothing."

The person in charge looked over to him.

"How?"

Seeing a pair of eyes looking at him in unison, Guozi said after thinking for a while.

"Perhaps they contacted us to solve some of their own problems, and they probably have achieved that purpose...... That's why we saw the ship."

The expression of the person in charge gradually became solemn.

"Showdown......

"Yes," the Chinese-faced man nodded slightly, turning his gaze to the screen in front of him, "They don't ask us anymore, so they don't hide their whereabouts anymore...... But I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to open the skylight and say something."

"At least from now on, we don't need to be suspicious of each other, but can communicate with each other more equally."

"Probably."

……

Although his "probably" did not have any confidence, the development of events was unexpected

As expected by the man with a national face, there has been an unprecedented change.

Shortly after the unidentified spacecraft arrived in orbit around Mars, an organization called Vault-Tech suddenly appeared in the center of public view.

This person's name is Principle, and he claims to be the CEO of Vault Tec, the director of Vault 404-β, and the Alliance's ambassador to β universe.

In the pinned video of the official forum of "Wasteland Online", he announced in a clear voice.

"We're not aliens."

"We're another you."

"You may call us pioneers, Alpha Civilization...... Or a compatriot from the Alpha Universe."

In the video, Dr. Principle briefly describes the theory of the 11-dimensional cosmic membrane, as well as the theory of the soap bubble.

These theories were originally the work of the "professor", but now that the professor is no longer there, he can only take the place of the professor to explain the theoretical basis for the establishment of a relationship between the two sides.

Of course.

He did not reveal the technical details about the formation field and more in the video.

From the perspective of those who have come before, they will still give proper guidance and inspiration to their compatriots in the β universe as before, but they will not stuff the knowledge that the latter does not have in their heads.

Seedling is not a good thing for either side.

People who α the universe may only miss the opportunity of "sociology +3", but people in the β universe will be deprived of their potential for growth and the tools and methods that may be born in the exploration of the unknown.

If you are facing the same dilemma, it is okay to α the experience of the universe can help people in the β universe to speed up easily.

However, if β universe encounters a dilemma that α universe has not experienced in the future timeline, this dilemma is very likely to become a hurdle that the former cannot overcome.

After all, according to observers, things can be different between different universes.

Taking the β universe and the α universe as examples, the human civilizations of the two universes may have experienced similar or even the same history, but they may still encounter completely different situations outside the horizon.

For example, the pioneer civilization that the humans of the α universe encountered in Nanmen II will most likely encounter the humans of the β universe.

Including the five of Amakura.

The pioneer civilization that left a trace of remnant soul in the second south gate once declared information about the relics of Tiancang Five, so for the human civilization of the two universes, it also belongs to the "horizon" in the strict sense.

But if it's a universe farther away than Tiancang Five, then it's not necessarily true.

That would be a whole new permutation.

Perhaps α the humans of the universe found nothing in a galaxy 100 light-years away, but the humans of the β universe were lucky enough to find the remnants of another pioneer civilization there, and opened up another path from there...... These are all entirely possible.

"We are very different from each other...... Whether it's our faces, our names, or the map under our feet."

"But we're the same...... Because what has happened to you, we have also encountered. And what we have been through, you are also happening."

"We have met an inseparable destiny, and from now on we will join hands in the void. We thank you for helping us...... I also hope that our history can give you some inspiration to avoid the tragedies that may happen in the future."

"If tragedy is unavoidable, don't be discouraged."

"When the time comes, we will come to your rescue!"

"It's like you saved us."

Regardless of whether or not the people of the β universe could digest this huge amount of information, Doctor Principle confessed the truth that "he and Chu Guang agreed that it was necessary to make it public" step by step.

And that's not all.

In the name of "Vault Tec", Dr. Principle is also open to the global public bidding for the regional agents of the "Wasteland Online" public beta server, as well as the equipment supplier of the True Holographic Helmet.

Although the kind of fully immersive virtual reality technology is also time-breaking β human civilization in the universe

It's not as exaggerated as the "form-forming field" technology, even if it doesn't use carbon nanocircuit boards.

It's just that the cost may be a little bit more expensive.

As a mirror image of the ancient version of the closed beta server, the public beta server will be operated as a fully immersive "MMORPG" in the true sense. All the data of the game is stored in the local data centers of each region of the Earth in the β universe, and the "Wasteland Era 211" is used as the starting point to participate in the magnificent epic of the α universe.

Starting in the winter before the Bone Chewing Revolt, Open Beta players will retrace the path they once traveled and battle more powerful xenomorphs, marauders, and mutants with more pompous attribute panels and skill trees.

At the same time, a number of NPCs in the open beta server, including the administrator, will be played by the AI provided by Ideal City, and some story NPCs will have the same resurrection ability as the player - unless it is a special character who is killed by the story with the change of version.

To put it simply, the public beta server is equivalent to the all-age nostalgic version of the closed beta server.

The exaggerated skills and stats panel will downplay some overly heavy content, such as being caught by a marauder or mutant, and will not be thrown into the oil pot to stew, but will be resurrected directly in front of the eyes.

The strict rules of the closed beta server will no longer exist in the open beta server, such as malicious PK behaviors will not be directly kicked offline, but will be marked with a red name like other MMORPGs, and the punishment will only be triggered after being killed by other players or NPCs in the safe zone...... This becomes part of the gameplay.

Theoretically, beta players can play as Marauders if they want to, and they don't have to stick to the Order camp anymore.

In addition, the resurrection CD of the open beta server will also be canceled.

Not only that, compared to the pain that has been diluted in the closed beta suit, the pain sensation of the public beta suit will be further reduced, and a painless, traceless, and war-damaged explosive clothing harmonious version will be launched to prevent some giant babies who "can't afford to play after playing".

After all, it's already a virtual game, and it's a bit unnecessary to make it so real.

Players on the open beta server can still communicate with NPCs played by AI, give gifts to accumulate friendship, develop into good brothers and sisters, and even rub sparks of love...... However, the realistic part will be deleted by the agent at its own discretion in accordance with local laws and regulations.

While Vault-Tech is not registered in the β Universe, it will comply with local laws.

As for the closed beta server, everything is the same as before.

Players can still continue to play with the mentality of playing games or experiencing dreams, and work with "NPCs" to explore unimagined futures, provide expansion data for the open beta server, or become the boss of the open beta server...... Just follow the rules of the game.

After all α there will be no exchange of matter between the universe and the β universe anyway, and all that can be transmitted is consciousness, so it is logical to regard it as a dream.

And for those players who can no longer think of the game as a game, they will no longer have to carry any psychological burden, confess their origins to their friends in the new era, and even invite them to their own world in the future.

The "Player's Handbook" will remove the confidentiality clause regarding the content of the "game", and add relevant explanations about α, the β universe, and some of the unbanned materials in Project 404.

How you look at everything β universe will depend on the player!

"Wasteland Online" promised that it would not be deleted, and it will continue to operate as always.

Even the Closed Beta qualifications will continue to be issued to players who have already pre-registered, or players who have performed well in the open beta server...... Probably one to two hundred accounts a day.

Even if it's not an online game at all, it's a real universe!

In addition, if there are closed beta players who want to go to the open beta to experience the nostalgic costume, it is easy to buy the paid version of the game helmet sold by the agent in your region.

The data of the open beta account and the closed beta account are not interconnected, and there will be big differences in all aspects of the game.

However, as a reward for closed beta players, closed beta players will receive a system when they register for an open beta character

Special medals and skin rewards.

As for more specific details, players will explore them on their own after the launch of the open beta server.

As soon as Dr. Principle's video was released, the forum of "Wasteland Online" instantly exploded.

Not only that, but the world is in an uproar!

The operator behind "Wasteland Online" turned out to be not aliens, but another group of humans from the future?!

At this moment, both the Advent faction and the decisive battle faction were embarrassed by their previous conclusions.

The higher civilization is actually my own......

Sloppy!

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