Chapter 156: Smuggled goods

Gina's voice was beautiful.

Through the audio conversion of the headphones, it is still charming and moving.

Meng Lei took a deep breath, and after listening to Gina's explanation, he nodded thoughtfully.

It has to be said that the alliance's research on genetic modification technology has indeed achieved good results.

At the very least, in countless experimental examples, perfect genetically modified humans will inevitably be born.

At present, the biggest problem in this branch of the science tree is that the integrity of the genetic material itself cannot be identified by effective means.

As a result, there is no more data to support the development of this technology.

To put it simply, it is the genetically modified substance itself that determines the injection result of the experimental target.

There is not much fault with the theoretical direction and scientific research technology, and the root cause of the problem is only in the genetic integrity of the genetic material.

For example, if a genetic material with 100% genetic integrity is genetically modified, even if the refining process is unstable, the final refinement of the genetic integrity will be reduced.

But after all, there is a 100% complete gene chain as the foundation, and the success rate of transformation will remain above the safety line.

Conversely, use a genetic material that is less than 10 percent genetically complete.

Because the genetic structure itself is defective, even if the refining process is very stable, the refined gene is still defective.

It's like building a building, cutting corners when laying the foundation, and the building will naturally not be built.

The current problem of the alliance is that it is impossible to judge whether the foundation of this high-rise building is solid, and it has little to do with the building structure and construction plan.

This problem can be regarded as a technical bottleneck for the alliance.

However, Meng Lei did not have any confusion in this regard.

The special existence of the golden finger allows him to directly identify the genetic integrity of the unknown genetic material itself, and improve the quality of the genetic modification material itself.

He doesn't have to bet on probability like a gambler like the League.

Even if there are a hundred unknown genetic materials mixed together, he can find gold in the garbage heap and easily pick the one with the highest genetic integrity.

When you find the perfect gene that is 100% complete, and then try to genetically modify it to minimize the risk of mutation.

Of course, Gina has been away from the First Sea for a long time.

Her understanding of the alliance's genetic modification technology is still in its initial stage.

During this period, it is not known whether the alliance has made new breakthroughs in this field of technology, and whether it has found a way to identify the integrity of genes.

However, the answer to this question does not seem to be difficult to find.

Meng Lei's gaze shifted, moving away from the container containing unknown genetic material, and striding towards the two precision instruments in the depths of the pile.

Gina had been carefully examining the two devices since just now, and kept groping around with them.

Seeing Meng Lei coming, she continued to speak:

"This thing is the genetic research station used to refine the unknown genetic material, it is different from the one I have seen before, it seems to be more advanced, but on the whole it is not much different, and the basic functions are the same."

After a pause, she looked up at Meng Lei and said meaningfully:

"Dear little captain, the research of genetic modification technology is usually not a chance to see, if the transformation is successful, you will incarnate as a superman in the alien abyss, do you want to try it and try your luck?"

Hearing this, Meng Lei waved his hand again and again, shook his head and said:

"The technology of this thing is not mature at all, if you have the courage to try it, I don't want to become a monster who is not a human or a ghost!"

Gina chuckled and shrugged, not retorting or refusing.

At this time, Meng Lei had already come to the front of the two devices, looked around for a long time, and finally said thoughtfully:

"For safety reasons, although we can't use this technology on ourselves recklessly, it's not impossible to try the function of this instrument......

Based on his previous conjecture, Meng Lei tried to verify whether there was a problem with his thinking through practice.

If the alliance still has no substantial breakthrough in the field of genetic modification.

Then the role of the golden finger will undoubtedly be maximized.

Later, in the process of development, he can slowly collect genetic material and select objects with perfect genes.

When the time and technology are ripe, a biochemical army will be created in an instant!

That efficiency is not at all comparable to the nature of the league gamblers.

The alliance used 10,000 people to conduct experiments, and the results may not be as high as the probability of success of his 100 people.

In the future, the larger the fleet will be, and the higher the success rate, the more vital forces will be preserved.

Under the trade-off, the significance can be imagined.

At this time, as Meng Lei's voice fell.

Simon and Hans understood what he meant, so they quickly picked up a wire and energized one of the devices.

At the same time, when Meng Lei's eyes were focused on that device.

Goldfinger also gave a corresponding introduction.

(Genetic Research Station: can be used to identify the properties and classification of unknown genetic material.)

By inserting a special container containing unknown genetic material and adding a special therapeutic solution, the properties of the genetic material can be analyzed and extracted.

Since the technology has not yet been perfected, the instrument itself has certain defects.

As a result, the refining process may be unstable, which can affect the integrity of the genetic material itself, resulting in a deviation from the quality of the substance itself. )

"Sure enough, including refining instruments, the alliance's research in the field of genetic modification has not been able to improve enough."

After briefly reading the introduction of the system, Meng Lei already had a general conclusion in his heart.

But he still plans to witness the refining process and the resulting genetic product to satisfy his curiosity and deepen his understanding of the technology.

It's not hard to imagine that this kind of biotechnology is bound to shine in the future.

The earlier the contact, the more advantages can be occupied and pave the way for future development.

A glimmer of light emerged, and the instrument was activated amid the sound of surging machinery.

Meng Lei picked up the special container on the ground that had been opened, and turned back again.

At that moment, Gina stepped forward and took the container from his hand.

"I'll do it."

Gina smiled and spoke, taking the initiative and saying:

"This kind of equipment is very expensive, even more valuable than our Sea Locust, the key is that there is no place to repair it if it is broken, and the alliance will not allow this cutting-edge technology to flow out, so it is better to be careful."

Meng Lei nodded noncommittally, allowing her to open the translucent glass cover on the surface of the instrument, and then gently inserted the container of genetic material containing the Moluok gene into the groove in it.

"Kacha!"

The sound of mechanically closed metal crashing sounded, and the container filled with unknown liquid and genetic material slowly sank.

Then, the translucent glass cover closed automatically.

The instrument began to emit a slight roar, the internal refining structure began to operate, and the dial on the surface of the device gradually changed, and the values climbed one after another.

"The Point Guard Is Here"

Among them, on a digital display located on the right, a countdown appears.

“359:59”

The red number is measured in seconds, and it keeps decreasing, and the total duration is as high as six hours!

"Is this thing so slow? It takes six hours to refine a piece of genetic material?! ”

Meng Lei looked up at Gina suspiciously, his eyes full of suspicion.

He really didn't expect that the whole process would take so long, it was too delayed.

"It's normal for genetic material to take different amounts of time depending on the structure of the material."

Gina smiled and explained:

"The more powerful the alien creature, the more complex its genetic structure is, and the more difficult it is to refine, and this genetic material is obviously from a large kraken, and the refining time is certainly longer."

Speaking of this, Gina paused and added:

"However, it is much easier to identify the properties and classification of this genetic material than to refine it, and the results should be available soon."

Meng Lei nodded, without saying too much.

Several people stood by the instrument and waited quietly for about five minutes.

Soon, a text introduction appeared on the display screen on the front of the instrument.

[Genetic characteristics: change the structure of bones and muscles, and improve the ability to resist blows.]

Genetic source: Morok or Mire Swift.

Genetic Integrity: Unknown. 】

The three lines of text reflect the three identification attributes, and the analysis results of the first two lines are relatively reliable, which is similar to the tips given by Goldfinger.

Only the last line of information on the integrity of the genes does not show clear data.

Obviously, the alliance has included this attribute in the scope of the identification results, but it is not technically possible to present it concretely, which is similar to the situation introduced by Gina.

"It seems that after so many years, the alliance's research on this technology has not made much progress, and the technical bottleneck is not so easy to break through."

Meng Lei groaned secretly, and suddenly breathed a sigh of relief inexplicably.

This result is undoubtedly good news for him, at least the advantages of Goldfinger can be reflected.

In the field of genetic modification, he can take a lot less detours than the alliance.

While saving resources, it also greatly preserves the loss of vital forces, and the Chongming fleet itself is in the development stage, and the number of members has always been difficult to get a relatively large increase.

If too much manpower is wasted because of genetic modification, it will be a bit more than worth the cost.

The point is that everyone is a fellow Blue Star, and he can't bear to let his subordinates become genetically mutated monsters.

"Captain, what are we going to do with all this equipment and genetic material? Is it to be placed here or transferred to other ships? ”

After learning how precious the equipment was, Simon expressed some concern that it would not be safe enough to put on the cargo ship.

After all, the ship was so badly eroded by the thalamus that many circuits were severely damaged.

Even if it is finally able to start after repairing, it may not be safe to go on the road, and no one can guarantee it.

Meng Lei thought about it, and finally decided that it would be better not to touch this batch of equipment first.

Whether the cargo ship can be on the road normally is another matter, now that the equipment is in operation, he is still looking forward to letting Goldfinger identify the final refining product.

"Rather than the security of the equipment, I think what you should consider more now is where the equipment comes from and where they will eventually arrive!"

At this time, Gina spoke softly, and there was a very rare look of contemplation on her face.

"It's a bit unusual for this batch of equipment to appear here, it stands to reason that if the alliance wants to deliver scientific research equipment of this level, it must be escorted by at least two F-class submarines to ensure safety on the way, but obviously this transport ship does not carry a frigate, which is a bit unreasonable."

Looking around at the mess of goods on the ground, Gina added:

"In addition,

If the alliance had ordered the transportation, it would not have been left in the corner of the ship's cabin at will.

Judging by the placement of these devices, it seems that the captain deliberately wanted to cover up their existence and not want to be discovered by outsiders.

This is another doubt! ”

After a pause, Gina's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said thoughtfully:

"Perhaps, these two devices are smuggled by some organization......

Hearing this, Meng Lei noticed this detail.

His attention was all drawn to the advent of genetic modification technology, and he completely forgot about the strangeness of this shipment.

Hearing Gina say this, he was suddenly quite puzzled, and wondered:

"Smuggled goods? Dr. Gina, you mean that the equipment was obtained from the Coalition Research Institute by the Separation Organization? But what do they want these things for, after all, this technology is not perfect enough, even if they steal it, it is not much use? ”

Gina shook her head through the hood of her wetsuit and whispered:

"It doesn't necessarily have to be the work of the Separatist Organization, and the Painted Skin Sect also has a place where this batch of equipment can be used."

Seeing that Meng Lei's eyes were still full of doubts, Gina explained again:

"The Painted Skin Sect has always been committed to combining humans with painted skin parasites to achieve a perfect evolution that can adapt to the alien ocean environment!

After all, research in this area is also a subject in the field of genes, and it is natural for them to use equipment such as genetic research stations to help them realize their desire for symbiosis.

It's not impossible. ”

Meng Lei nodded, remembering the introduction given by Goldfinger just now, which mentioned that among the special abilities of genetic modification, there is the inclusion of skin parasite immunity.

It can be seen that Gina's judgment is not unreasonable.

In fact, the ownership and purpose of this batch of goods are not important to Meng Lei.

Since the moment the entire ship was infected with thalamic fungus, the ship, including this shipment, has become ownerless.

was bumped into by Meng Lei, that was his trophy, and it was impossible to spit it out again.

But in connection with the current turbulent situation in the alien society, wars are raging everywhere, and forces from all sides are ready to move.

Figuring out the origin of this batch of goods will also help him understand the current situation more comprehensively and judge whether he is ready to make some small moves in private.

Therefore, after a moment of silence, Meng Lei turned to Simon and said:

"Inform the members of the combat team, pay attention during the clean-up process, see if you can find the ship's cargo list, check the source of this batch of goods, and notify me as soon as there is news!"

"Yes!"

Simon nodded heavily, then turned to leave.

Meng Lei did not stop in the warehouse for long, and after telling Hans to take care of this batch of goods and pay attention to safety protection, Meng Lei walked quickly towards the bridge command room in the first floor area.

If it is contraband, then it is likely that the goods will not appear on the list, so as not to leave traces and be found.

So he was going to retrieve the ship's logbook and see if he could find some clues.

At the very least, first of all, it is necessary to confirm where the ship's departure station is......