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Sen couldn't help but secretly sigh, the Federation, the Alliance, and the Empire are all not fuel-efficient states that have the upper hand in the development of stealth fighters, new subspace communication technology, high-speed computers, ion engines and other research and development, and the Alliance's lightning starfighter is the best comprehensive "sex" among the new generation of starfighters in service by several parties (although the technology is stolen from the Empire), in addition, the energy pulse torpedo is also the first of the Alliance, and the Empire, the super banshee made out of the emergency has basically the ability to compete with lightning and Tomcats, The development of unmanned monitors also shows the progress of the Empire's research on new materials, and the introduction of the hive solution system for dealing with energy-pulse torpedoes shows that the Empire is by no means weaker than the Federation in the development of high-speed computers, and now it has quietly made breakthroughs in large-scale destruction of "sex" weapons and epoch-making interstellar navigation technology.

"In my opinion, we must inform the Alliance Headquarters and the Federation of this conclusion as soon as possible, and concentrate the forces of both sides to carry out a comprehensive study, the Empire has taken the lead, we have to catch up, fortunately, there is already a ready-made research direction for reference, well, by the way, Doctor, now that we know the direction, we can narrow down the search, the Empire's authoritative expert in the field of subspace navigation, which one do you think is the most likely..... Ph.D., Ph.D. ......"

"Oh, sorry, I'm distracted again." The old doctor came back to his senses and said apologetically, "Every time I mention this in the past few days, I can't help but wonder what method the Empire's technicians use to overcome the technical difficulties of space folding. What did you just ask, young man? ”

It's a common problem for technicians. Reason reluctantly repeated his question.

"This, I can't give you an accurate answer, on the list that we summarized and provided to Major Ralph for investigation, the leading experts in the field of imperial subspace navigation, I think they are all possible, these people have similar research on space folding theory, very deep and clear, no matter who made the breakthrough first. I'm not surprised. ”

"But. The people on this list. We have all secretly investigated, and there is no abnormality in their behavior and activities compared to normal times, and they still publish their research results in open journals, and they do not see any special protection, let alone frequent contact with the imperial authorities, especially the military. Of course, the occasional contact is a place, but it's no secret, and if we want to, we can easily find out what they're talking about," Major Ralph shook his head, "Anyway, there's no clue to their mission relationship with Project Omega." Even if there is. That's also very far-fetched, and it can't stand any further scrutiny. ”

"Then it can't be helped." Dr. Lippmann spread his hands out, "These are the most authoritative and top experts recognized by the Empire. I don't think it would have been possible to make such an epoch-making technological breakthrough without the participation of these leading experts who have a deep understanding and knowledge of the field. Major, I don't doubt the systematic competence and efficiency of your intelligence, but the stakes are high, and to be on the safe side, should you re-verify these people so as not to make any mistakes? Now that we know that the Empire's new subspace navigation technology is likely to be based on the theory of space folding, I think that I can barely mark a few people on the list that need to be investigated, but that does not mean that the possibility of others can be ruled out. ”

Major Ralph looked at Ryson, who himself felt unnecessary, but seeing that Resson was silent, he didn't seem to object, so he said, "Okay, I'll ask them to re-investigate and verify it again, but, doctor, I still think that there is not much chance that our people will be overlooked in such an important matter." ”

"Doctor," Risen began, "Ralph is pretty sure if he says that, but you're right, it's incredible that such cutting-edge research would not be done without someone knowledgeable, and if you think about it, is there anyone missing from that list?" ”

"Impossible." Dr. Lippmann did not hesitate for a moment, "This list is not my opinion alone, but the result of everyone's discussion and brainstorming. Even if I'm old and confused, and I may miss someone, are other people just as confused as I am, and they all selectively forget the same person? ”

"What about the unknown? What about the non-authoritative? Sonia, who had been silent, suddenly broke the silence, 'interjected' in, and asked.

Sonia. Lieutenant Colonel Yang has always listened a lot and said little in meetings, but there are speeches, all of which are tangential to the key, this, a simple two sentences, is like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, not only Dr. Lippmann, but even Major Ralph, are stunned, they know that Sonia this

What exactly does it mean to ask.

There are many outstanding scientific and technological personnel, and how many people can know their names before their achievements or achievements are known to the world? But can they be denied because of this? Before Einstein published his theory of relativity, how many people knew his name? But that didn't stop him from becoming a great scientist.

"Wait," Dr. Lippmann pondered, "it reminds me that there is a man in the study of the theory of subspace navigation, whose paper published in the journal 'Science' was once intrigued, and his topic seems to be about space folding, because his idea of the joint folding of line 'sexuality' fluctuations is novel and original, so it makes a certain impression on me, but his theory is not mature, and it caused some controversy at the time, and was quickly refuted by others, He was never heard of again, his name ...... Damn, I can't remember, time is the best amnesia, maybe in a few years, I'm afraid I won't remember such a person. ”

"It's not a problem, we just need to pull up the scientific journal and easily find the name of the paper and the author, it just takes time." Risen said lightly, "After that, it's Ralph's business, but everyone else has to make a verification according to the previous decision." ”

"Understood, I'll let them do it."

"Alright, that's it." Risen finally said, "Doctor, I'll bother you, report our results back to Alliance HQ first, and then find the one who was missed, I don't think it will take long. ”

"However, it's easy to find out the name, I'm afraid it's not that simple to investigate this person, the doctor just mentioned, it's been a long time since I heard from him, especially if he is really related to Project Omega, then the Imperial Security Service will definitely 'intervene' in it, and it will be even more difficult to find out about him." Major Ralph frowned.

"Try your best to investigate, if the Imperial Security Service really 'intervenes' in it, it can confirm his involvement in this plan, and we have a goal."

"So, during this time, we will stay here to avoid the encirclement and suppression of the Empire?" Schneier scratched his head and cried bitterly, "The Windy City space station is too small, it's not a good place to take a vacation, and the interstellar cloud outside makes it impossible to even enjoy the beauty of the starry sky, let's change places, I don't like to stay here." ”

"I don't like it either." Risen laughed. "So you can rest assured that the fleet will set sail soon, and we're leaving here."

"Where are you going?" Schneier hurriedly asked.

"XY-156 Field,:L:-232 Traces of the Losing Fleet." Yao said slowly. "Major Ralph has previously reported that after the OB-232 transport fleet passed, there were still twenty-five transport ships left in the fleet, passing through the JP4 jump point and reaching the XY-156 star field, and after our verification, the transport ship carrying the target container was the Virgo, which was also one of them, and currently, the whereabouts of the OB-232 transport ship [::.4 task force, it is still unknown, whether it remained in the XY-156 domain or went to other star field galaxies through the space jump point, Our intelligence network knows nothing about this. ”

"Originally, we were supposed to go to investigate the Imperial OB-232 losing fleet as soon as possible, but the operation of the planet Heidelberg was delayed, now that Mr. Dralanov has been rescued, we have also got a better result than we expected, so this side can be temporarily over, and our next move is to return to the original investigation orbit, starting from the XY-156 star field."

"Commander, although I don't like to be in this interstellar cloud and stay on the Windy City space station," Lieutenant Commander Wilson of the cruiser Hundred-Eyes said worriedly, "but there is undoubtedly considerable risk in doing so, the Imperial fleet is now searching for us with all its might, and our previous actions against the OB. fleet will undoubtedly attract their attention, and we can expect that they may use the OB-232 transport fleet to wait for me."

"Lieutenant Colonel, I understand your concerns, but as the investigation deepens, I feel more and more that we are running out of time, and besides, is it really safe to hide here? I don't think so. ”

She smiled slightly, "Don't worry, the Alliance Headquarters is already aware of the difficult situation we are facing, and they will take appropriate action to cooperate with us and contain the Imperial Army, besides, do you think I am the kind of person who will lead everyone headlong into the Imperial trap?" ”

Her self-confidence infected all the people in the room, and the vague worry in the hearts of many people also disappeared temporarily with her smile.