"Commander, have the technical conditions of the biomechanical base been met? Can we leave the main base?" General Hiller looked at Zhou Yu and asked excitedly.
For the expansion of the outer star field, a complete intelligent base will greatly increase the difficulty of colonization. It can be said that the Ark Mothership is a development base. However, after arriving at Aquamarine Star and encountering the harsh environment of Aquamarine Star, Ark's limited The carrying space cannot fully meet the development needs of the base during the colonization process.
Fortunately, they have embarked on the development direction of biochemical machinery, and their development base has also changed accordingly. If the biochemical base can adapt to the development of outer galaxies, then they will officially start the era of interstellar colonization.
There is a big difference between a biomechanical base and a pure mechanical base. It contains biological and metal elements, and its growth will be simpler than a pure mechanical base. However, without the technical support of the home planet, it is difficult to combine the artificial intelligence brain with the biological base. , the core of controlling the development of the biochemical base - the base intelligence brain, has always been a thorny problem that has plagued this project.
Hearing this, Zhou Yu looked at Professor Yang Yi and ordered: "Professor, please tell us about the progress of the biochemical base."
"Okay, Commander." Professor Yang Yi nodded and tapped the holographic screen a few times to call up the information about the biochemical base.
I saw a turtle-shaped spacecraft appearing on the holographic screen. Under the operation of Professor Yang Yi, it suddenly landed on a planet. The body began to disintegrate. The limbs contracted to hold the "turtle shell". The interior continued to freely combine and transformed into Tiny small factories, energy wars for energy supply, biochemical element chemical factories, biomachinery heavy factories, collection arsenals, etc., are densely packed, and even though a sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs.
"Commander, generals, the biomechanical base has completed the overall design and has an independent self-development cycle system. The biochemical machinery center fusion factory has a fusion efficiency of 79%. It can adapt to known biological elements and metal elements with a fusion rate of 35 %..." Professor Yang Yi looked at everyone and solemnly introduced the parameters of the biomechanical base.
After a pause, Professor Yang Yi looked at General Hiller and said: "However, as General Hiller is worried, because we cannot replicate the birth environment of 'Artificial Intelligence-Zhou Xiaozhi', we cannot equip the colonial base with an auxiliary intelligence brain. , so we designed another biological intelligence brain that can cope with the development of the base's self-circulation."
"You design a 'biological intelligent brain'? Will there be any problems?"
"Professor Yang, is this biological intelligence much different from Xiaozhi? Is there a possibility of rebellion?"
"Professor, is there no other way? Isn't this method too dangerous?"
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After listening to Professor Yang Yi's introduction, everyone was startled and asked him nervous questions.
Seeing this, Professor Yang Yi's face darkened slightly. He understood everyone's concerns and couldn't help but feel a little angry. He said loudly: "Isn't 'Zhou Xiaozhi' running very well? We have done a lot of tests and the biological intelligence brain can fully meet the needs of the living base. development without any problems.”
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
"Zhou Xiaozhi" is Zhou Xiaozhi. It has been running without any problems so far. That's because it is a product designed by Zhou Xing, so it can be the same!
Because it is Zhou Xing, naturally no one has too many doubts, but...
Everyone looked at Professor Yang Yi and felt very worried.
"Professor Yang, is your biological brain designed based on Mr. Zhou's two criteria and variables? Can you ensure that it is the same as 'Zhou Xiaozhi'?"
"There are no problems in the test, but that doesn't mean there will be no problems in the future. It's better to be on the safe side!"
"Professor, we already have Zhou Xiaozhi, we should not risk using other artificial intelligence brains. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be very serious!"
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As soon as Professor Yang Yi finished speaking, everyone refuted Professor Yang Yi's idea one after another.
Unexpectedly, his hard work would be wasted like this. Professor Yang Yi was so angry that he was shaking all over. He turned to look at Zhou Yu and asked for instructions: "Commander, the biological intelligence brain can perfectly assist the development of the biological base. If it is not suitable, I would never push it out.”
Zhou Yu frowned. After hearing so many people's objections, he couldn't help but feel very embarrassed and couldn't make a decision.
Seeing Zhou Yu's hesitant look, Professor Yang Yi couldn't help but feel angry.
"Professor, can't you use Xiaozhi's clone? This would be safer." Zhou Yu looked at Professor Yang Yi and asked.
Hearing this, Professor Yang Yi was very depressed. Why didn't he want to do this? Copying a copy of "Zhou Xiaozhi's" core architecture is much simpler than redesigning an intelligent system. However, the problem is to load the hardware used by Zhou Xiaozhi's core processing, and its technology The difficulty far exceeds the manufacturing technology they master.
Even though they have been researching this equipment for no less than a hundred years, due to the insufficient technological foundation of the colonial base and the transformation of the current technology tree into biomachines, they are simply unable to replicate this cutting-edge equipment.
"No, Zhou Xiaozhi's core equipment is a top-notch mechanical creation. We don't have that kind of production technology now." Professor Yang Yi said angrily.
Zhou Yu frowned and felt his head grow bigger. He once again felt the power of his father. Until now, interstellar colonization has faced mostly problems that need to be overcome in the field of scientific research, especially in the unfamiliar field of biomechanics. If the old man is allowed to Dad is in charge, it must be a different scene now.
"Professor, if you use the biological intelligence brain to host the colonial base, is there a chance of losing control?" Zhou Yu stared at Professor Yang Yi and asked seriously.
"The biological brain we designed has passed Zhou Xiaozhi's deduction and acceptance. The chance of losing control is very small, less than one in a billion." Professor Yang Yi looked at Zhou Xing and said solemnly.
"Well!" Zhou Xing's eyes lit up, he looked at the holographic screen and asked Zhou Xiaozhi: "Xiaozhi, is this true?"
"Yes, Commander, the biological brain studied by Professor Yang Yi cannot be considered an intelligent life in the true sense, and the chance of giving birth to autonomous consciousness is very slim." Zhou Xiaozhi revealed his face from the holographic screen and confirmed.
"Huh? Can the biological brain assist the base in completing the colonization plan?" Zhou Xing nodded and asked in confusion.
"Commander, the biological intelligence brain designed by Professor Yang Yi has biological habits. It can develop and strengthen itself based on 'instinct'. It can develop using the most reasonable and optimized model without having independent consciousness. With this, At the same time, fully accept the orders from the main base!" Zhou Xiaozhi replied.
"That's right!" Professor Yang Yi nodded happily and looked at Zhou Yu's introduction in detail: "Commander, this 'biomass brain' is different from electronic computers and photonic computers. It uses biomechanical materials to make neurons-like brains. CPU, simulates biological brain structure..."
"This biological brain completely simulates the biological brain, has a specific organizational structure, can self-regulate material exchange with the outside world, has certain environmental adaptability, and senses and regulates through biological neurons... ultimately forming an organic system."
"For example, the human brain has 8.6 billion neurons. If the brain is compared to a computer, each neuron is equivalent to a CPU. These CPUs are responsible for receiving information, making responses, and then transmitting the results to complete various human behaviors. …The difference between this biological intelligent brain and the human brain lies in the information processing mechanism, stress environment, environmental data collection feedback, etc. The subsystems are all simulation structures and do not have an environmental system to produce higher consciousness or self-learning. The ability of self-evolution is at most as smart as a 'dog', so there is no need to worry about it getting out of control." Professor Yang Yi looked at the crowd and finally concluded.
"Did everyone hear it? Do you have any questions?" Zhou Yu looked at everyone and asked with a smile.
"No, since it has been reviewed by Xiaozhi, let's arrange it like this!"
"Yes! Yes! Professor Yang, you should have explained it earlier!"
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Professor Yang Yi's introduction was very professional, and there were some parts that they couldn't understand. However, they could trust the data deduced by Zhou Xiaozhi! Everyone couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and agreed.
Professor Yang Yi was speechless and extremely melancholy when he saw everyone's reaction.
"The biological base is confirmed to be fine, so next, we will determine the first colonial star." Zhou Yu said while looking at the crowd.
After a pause, Zhou Yu looked at Professor Smith and asked, "Professor Smith, could you please introduce the wormholes that can be used to identify life stars suitable for interstellar colonization."
Professor Smith nodded, briefly tapped the holographic screen, and brought up a huge star map of the universe.
Professor Smith "circled" each galaxy, and then clicked on one of the galaxies to enlarge the image.
Soon, a rotating galaxy appeared above the conference table. The huge star was dragging its mouth, carrying more than a dozen planets orbiting it, rapidly heading towards the established orbit.
"This is the Titanium 452-B galaxy. This galaxy is 217 light-years away from us. This star is dimmer than the sun. Its fifth planet is located in the habitable zone. This planet is brighter than our water blue star. It is about 21% smaller, has a rock structure, liquid water exists on its surface, has an atmosphere, and its revolution period is a bit short, only 171.2 days. Disadvantages: its temperature is a bit low, between minus 90-20 degrees..." Professor Smith looked at Zhou Xing introduced.
After a pause, Professor Smith clicked on another galaxy and introduced: "This is the Geya 667C-Galaxy. This galaxy is 1,407 light-years away from us. Its ninth planet is in the habitable zone. This planet is more watery than ours. Blue Star is about 65% larger and has a revolution period of 175.1 days. Compared with Titanium 452-B, which is 90-30 degrees below zero, this planet is like spring all year round. The only drawback is that it is almost a Mercury with only a little land. ."
Not long after, Professor Smith changed another planet on the holographic screen, looked at everyone and continued to introduce: "This is the Meiya 186f galaxy. This galaxy is 3189 light years away from us. Its sixth planet is located in the habitable zone. Its surface With a temperature of about 5°C, this planet is 85% similar to our parent star, the Earth, and has a near-Earth satellite... "
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Professor Smith introduced a dozen life stars suitable for immigration at the meeting.
Everyone was stunned. Each of these planets has its own characteristics and flaws. It was difficult to find a suitable colony star among so many planets.
"Let's go to Tarle Planet! It has the richest mineral resources and a not harsh climate environment, so it is most suitable for the development of a life base." General Hiller suggested.
"We should choose a beautiful Asian star. It is highly similar to our home planet. It also has alien life and is more suitable for immigration." Professor Yang Yi interjected.
"No, no, Meiya is too far away. We should choose Molka. This planet also has water resources, the temperature is suitable, and the distance is suitable..." Before Professor Yang Yi could speak, he was interrupted by another professor. road.
"The conditions on Molka are too bad..."
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With a bang, the conference room seemed to have turned into a vegetable market. Everyone rushed to express their opinions, put forward various opinions, and choose the planet they liked.
The heated controversy lasted for a while and showed no signs of stopping.
"Okay! Stop arguing, everyone! After the meeting on this issue, you make a report to me, and we will select the best!" Zhou Yu interrupted everyone's controversy.
Zhou Yu looked at everyone and added: "After the success of the first colonial star, we have not continued to colonize other planets, and your report will not be wasted."
"As you command, Commander."
Everyone was startled and agreed happily.
Soon, this important meeting came to an end, and everyone was in an inexplicable mood, all thinking about the colonial star.
At this moment, everyone's hearts are burning. Once the interstellar colonization plan is successfully launched, human civilization will usher in a more glorious era, and those who participated in this plan will be recorded in history textbooks and their names will be immortalized throughout the ages.
After the meeting, Zhou Yu returned to the command room and started the next work.
On the holographic screen on the command desk, there were various documents waiting for approval. Although Zhou Xiaozhi assisted him in handling the affairs, he still needed to go through them.
The Ark Project has been implemented for more than a hundred years. Now they have completely settled on Aquamarine. The human population has also expanded to 500 million. As time goes by, it shows a rapid increasing trend, and the things under the government's jurisdiction are becoming more and more heavy. .
"Commander, do you want me to make you a cup of tea to relieve your fatigue?" Zhou Xiaozhi asked with concern, looking at Zhou Yu who was working hard at his desk.
Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Forget the tea, it's not refreshing enough. Make me a cup of strong coffee!"
"Okay, Commander. However, you have been working for 7 hours continuously. Please take a rest early. The work is endless!" Zhou Xiaozhi nodded and looked at Zhou Yu and suggested.
"Yeah, a long battle."
Zhou Yu sighed heavily. Originally, his dream was to become an interstellar commander. However, looking at his current life, there are endless government affairs, development plans, and the adventures and battlefields he originally longed for. Life is completely different.
Soon, there was a crisp sound of footsteps, accompanied by a strong aroma of coffee, and a small robot came towards him carrying a steaming cup of freshly ground coffee.
Zhou Yu drank the coffee Zhou Xiaozhi made for him and continued to work energetically.