In the Milky Way, Oryun Galaxy, a small fleet is sailing rapidly in the silent space.
In the flagship command room, there was a large command screen. High-speed asteroids flew by from time to time, and the star system in front became clearer bit by bit.
"Successfully arrived at the origin of the request for help signal, slowed down the ship, and woke up the crew." The synthesized voice of the flagship intelligence brain echoed in the flagship command room.
Soon, the "chichi" sounds of the fleet's dormant cabin doors being opened were heard. The hatches of the dormant cabins were opened one by one, and the entire fleet came to life. With the assistance of auxiliary machinery, the crew Awakening from sleep.
"Are you here? What time is it now? Report the location!" Fleet Commander-in-Chief Liu Zhenhui asked the flagship brain immediately after coming out of the dormant cabin.
"Commander, it is June 22, 257 in the Federation calendar. We are currently located at T432, B333, U221, Z448, 570 million kilometers away from the main star of the Oryun system, and the 8th planet in the Oryun system, where the advisory signal originates. 250 million kilometers." Flagship Intelligence Network reported.
Liu Zhenhui nodded, and while putting on his command uniform, he ordered: "Have all the detectors been launched? Has any valuable information been found?"
"Commander, the detector network has been fully deployed and is detecting the entire galaxy. No discoveries have been made yet." Flagship Intelligent Brain responded.
Hearing this, Liu Zhenhui frowned. After putting on his military uniform, he quickly rushed to the flagship command room.
After the first fleet of the Galaxy Alliance entered the hinterland of the Dark Zerg-dominated star field and lost contact, the Galaxy Alliance, the Human Federation, and other civilizations lost contact with six fleets one after another. Seeing that the war with the Darhk Zerg was victorious, this At that time, the fleet ahead continued to lose contact, and this situation attracted great attention from the Galaxy Alliance.
How could the fleet disappear silently? Is it the return of the Dark Zerg, or the invasion of an unknown civilization.
Now all the main fleets of the Galaxy Alliance have shrunk, and various reconnaissance fleets are out in all directions, searching for the missing fleets and exploring the reasons why the fleets have lost contact.
The Orr Cloud Galaxy is a large galaxy about five times larger than the solar system. The mass of the star Orr is 3.8 times that of the sun. The effective gravitational influence of the entire star system is up to 3.7 light-years in diameter. It is located in the spiral arm belt of the Milky Way Galaxy. , encapsulated in a star cluster.
90% of the matter in the Milky Way is stars, and there are many types of stars. Stars can be divided into five star populations based on their physical properties, chemical composition, spatial distribution and motion characteristics.
The youngest Extreme Population I stars are mainly distributed in the spiral arms of the galactic disk; the oldest Extreme Population II stars are mainly distributed in the Galactic halo. Stars often gather into clusters. In addition to a large number of binary stars, more than a thousand star clusters have been discovered in the Milky Way. There is also gas and dust in the Milky Way, accounting for about 10% of the total mass of the Milky Way. The distribution of gas and dust is uneven, some are gathered into nebulae, and some are scattered in interstellar space.
The reconnaissance fleet shuttles through the vast galaxies of the Milky Way, just like shrimps in the ocean. It becomes inconspicuous in comparison. However, to the vast and boundless universe, the Milky Way is just one of its countless galaxies. Just a very small galaxy.
In such a huge universe, there are countless possibilities.
Liu Zhenhui silently stared at the large command screen and watched the monitoring dynamics on the monitoring screen.
Time passed bit by bit, and before you knew it, a month had passed.
The reconnaissance fleet gradually sailed into the core of the Oryun galaxy, and even appeared at the location closest to the signal transmission signal. However, it still found nothing. Except for the rotating planetary system, everything in the vast galaxy seemed so desolate and silent.
Space navigation is a very arduous task, especially long-term missions such as long-distance reconnaissance missions, which require long periods of time away from the home star, a silent space environment, unchanging astronomical landscapes, boring voyages, and facing the empty universe. A sense of powerlessness... The long-term accumulation of various negative factors will cause various negative effects in the hearts of intelligent creatures.
"Commander, you have been on duty observation for 10 consecutive days. It is recommended that you go to sleep immediately and adjust your mood." Flagship Intelligent Brain suggested to Liu Zhenhui.
"Well, I'll go there later. Hasn't the detector given back effective feedback yet? Is it in the wrong position?" Liu Zhenhui nodded and asked irritably.
The universe is full of various force fields, special environments, signal sources are interfered with, and errors in position judgment can easily occur.
"Commander, this is the last confirmed location of the signal source. The signal has disappeared and identification cannot continue." Flagship Intelligent Brain replied to Liu Zhenhui.
"Damn, it's like this again. This is the first time. What's going on with that signal? It's intermittent. It can't stay in one place." Hearing this, Liu Zhenhui's face darkened and he cursed angrily.
"Commander, this signal source may be evading pursuit or being interfered with." An adjutant at the console guessed.
"There is another possibility. This signal may be a bait. It keeps tempting us to follow and lead us deep into the trap." As soon as he finished speaking, another adjutant guessed.
"Think too much! This signal uses the Federation's military code and should be the Federation's missing Second Fleet."
"The information carried by the signal is too vague and can't explain anything at all!"
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At the command console, technicians made various possible guesses about the abnormal phenomenon of the distress signal. They were all confused by the distress signal.
Looking at his subordinates who were discussing, Liu Zhenhui felt agitated for no reason.
This reconnaissance mission has not been smooth. They finally reached the source of the request for help signal, but the request for help signal jumped a long distance... Under constant pursuit, without knowing it, they had penetrated deep into the star cluster where the Oryun Galaxy was located.
Liu Zhenhui felt extremely depressed as he felt like he was being teased, and even wanted to give up the pursuit.
Suddenly at this time, the flagship intelligence brain said: "Commander, the distress signal was found again. It appeared in this small strip, 70 million kilometers away from us."
As soon as he finished speaking, the large holographic screen showed a flashing red dot, located in a small belt attracted by a giant gaseous planet. The gaseous planet is like Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, and exists in many star systems. One of the planet types.
However, unlike Jupiter, the gaseous planet in the solar system, this gaseous planet is very close to the star, only about 50 million kilometers away. Like this gaseous planet, they are a type of "hot" star.
When a giant planet forms to a certain size, its gravity can open a gas-free gap in its orbit. The gas on its inner side is faster than it. The gravity of the giant planet causes it to lose its orbital speed and move closer to the main star. However, the gas on its outer side is The speed is slower than it, and the gravity of the giant planet causes it to increase its orbital speed and move away from the main star, so a gap is formed and no longer grows, and the star itself has a tendency to migrate towards the main star...
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Due to the violent internal activities of the gaseous planets and the fierce planetary winds, various materials will be ejected. Their huge masses have strong gravitational pull, which ultimately leads to many small belts orbiting around them. The location of the advisory signal is exactly here The asteroid belt formed by gas planets.
"Start the tunnel monitor immediately and lock its position!" Liu Zhenhui refreshed and ordered excitedly.
"Commander, the tunnel monitor has been activated and no special circumstances have been found!" Flagship Intelligent Brain replied.
As soon as he finished speaking, the screen on the command screen changed, showing a dynamic image of a close-up view of the asteroid belt. Except for asteroids of different shapes and ravaged by planetary winds... there were no special objects at all, let alone launches. Please tell me about the model of the spaceship.
"Why is it like this again? What's going on!" Liu Zhenhui asked frantically with his eyes widened.
"Commander, the current phenomenon is an unknown special phenomenon. It is recommended to return to the base first, report the situation and wait for instructions from the base." Flagship Intelligent Brain provided Liu Zhenhui with a solution.
Hearing this, Liu Zhenhui frowned and was unwilling to accept the auxiliary execution suggestions of the flagship intelligence brain.
In the vast universe, interstellar marches will encounter all kinds of unexpected phenomena, such as encountering strange civilizations, accidentally discovering biological stars, or discovering special astronomical phenomena... There are all kinds of things. In order to help the commander deal with these difficult-to-decision problems, the Federation "caring" "carefully" The flagship brain is equipped with various auxiliary execution regulations to provide execution suggestions in the most conservative and appropriate way.
At the moment, this unknown distress signal is included in the scope of this special execution regulation. When the commander cannot handle it correctly, the flagship intelligence brain provides suggestions. Of course, the commander-in-chief has the greatest power in the entire fleet, and Liu Zhenhui can refuse. Execute and change other action plans. However, if a major accident occurs, he will have to bear a huge price for it.
After weighing for a while, Liu Zhenhui looked solemn, looked at the large command screen, and ordered to the flagship brain: "Report this phenomenon to the base. There is no need to return. Keep moving forward. I want to see what is going on!"
"Understood, Commander!" The flagship intelligence responded and wrote Liu Zhenhui's order into the navigation "log". Finally, he compiled the message, activated the tunnel communicator and prepared to launch back. At the same time, the huge fleet continued to accelerate towards the source of the signal. galloping away from its birthplace.
After a few seconds, the flagship intelligence brain suddenly reported: "Commander, an unknown phenomenon has occurred. The tunnel communicator cannot perform ultra-long-distance link and cannot activate the communication function!"
"What! What did you say?" Liu Zhenhui's expression changed drastically and he asked in horror.
After hearing the report from the flagship intelligence brain, the staff on the operating table collectively panicked, and they quickly launched an investigation.
"Commander, the outer edge of the star cluster is interfered by unknown space energy, and the ultra-long-range tunnel instrument cannot work properly."
"Commander, the wormhole shuttle is subject to unknown interference and cannot be activated!"
"Commander, the space-time energy inside the star cluster is normal, but the outer layer of the star cluster is interfered by unknown space-time energy and cannot stabilize the frequency of space-time energy activity!"
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The investigation soon had its results. The operators turned pale and looked at Liu Zhenhui in confusion as they reported.
Upon discovering this situation, Liu Zhenhui panicked for a moment. Once the ultra-long-distance tunnel communication was lost and the wormhole tunnel shuttle was lost, it meant that they lost contact with the base and the possibility of returning to their home star.
Ultra-long-distance tunnel communication and wormhole tunnel shuttle, these two technologies are the most basic standard for interstellar navigation. The reason why human civilization can enter the interstellar era so quickly, develop efficiently, and stand out among the intelligent civilizations of the Galaxy Alliance are these two technologies. The mature development of this technology plays a vital role.
"What is the cause? Is it man-made, or is it the natural formation of galaxies?" Liu Zhenhui nervously asked the flagship brain.
"Commander, the think tank is analyzing and the results are temporarily unavailable!" the flagship brain replied.
Hearing this, Liu Zhenhui's breath shortened, and a bad premonition came to his mind.
There would be such a coincidence there, an abnormal distress signal that could block tunnel communication signals and isolate the space-time energy of the wormhole... Could it be that this galaxy has always been hiding enemies that they have never been aware of
Thinking of this, Liu Zhenhui's heart trembled, and he loudly ordered: "Enter wartime status immediately, turn the ship's bow, and break out of the first star cluster."
"Yes, Commander!" The flagship Intelligent Brain responded to the order. Immediately, the reconnaissance fleet turned around and drove the engines to spray particle streams wildly. The fleet accelerated violently and fled with their lives.
The operators on the console opened their eyes wide and stared at the large holographic screen, searching for the enemy that had not yet appeared.
"Where are our enemies?"
"No! Life detectors, metal detectors, and unmanned reconnaissance aircraft are all used to detect the presence of enemies."
"All the main guns on the ship have been stored, and the secondary guns are ready to be continued..."
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After a moment of panic, the technical officers on the console restored order. They carried out wartime preparations in an orderly manner, looking at Liu Zhenhui one by one, waiting for his orders.
No enemies appear? Could it be that I made a mistake in my judgment
Facing the strange looks of his subordinates, Liu Zhenhui couldn't help but blush slightly. However, he quickly recovered, looked at everyone with a serious face, and ordered: "Continue to be alert, there is an abnormality in the space-time energy of this star cluster, and there is an abnormality in the signal for advice. , be sure to pay attention to relevant trends.”
"Follow your orders, Commander!" Everyone jumped up and accepted the order in unison, and began to monitor the large command screen with all their concentration, looking for any clues about the "enemy".
Time is passing, and two days have passed since the transfer. The enemy has not yet appeared, and the reconnaissance fleet has sailed away from the core of the Oryun system.
Just when everyone on the ship was looking forward to safely leaving the Oryun Galaxy, a large number of asteroid groups were discovered in the outer layer of the Oryun Galaxy, speeding towards them according to the established orbit.
Soon, under Liu Zhenhui's timely order, the fleet passed by the oncoming asteroid group.
"No, those, those asteroids can move!" At this moment, a frightened voice sounded like thunder on dry land, shocking everyone.