"This is……"

"A probe from the Proxima Centauri civilization?"

Looking at the model displayed on the holographic projection, Zhao Zijie was slightly taken aback and immediately asked a question.

Lü Yongchang nodded in affirmation of Zhao Zijie's question: "That's right."

"Unlike starships, with our current technology, small probes can be made into spheres."

"This can greatly increase the strength of the detector, allowing it to withstand higher accelerations and have greater maneuverability."

"Of course, they look similar on the outside, but are completely different on the inside."

"Unlike the fancy probes from the Proxima Centauri civilization, the probe I designed has real detection capabilities."

As he spoke, Lü Yongchang reached out and dragged the holographic projection in front of him.

A star map of the Proxima Centauri system appeared before Zhao Zijie.

Due to the dust, Proxima Centauri b, which has turned entirely orange-yellow, appears prominently in the center of the image.

In the image, countless probes radiate outwards from the vicinity of Proxima Centauri b.

"With Proxima Centauri b as the center, we can achieve comprehensive monitoring of the area within 1 AU within ten days."

As he spoke, Lü Yongchang shrugged: "Of course, we can also explore more distant areas, but this will consume a great deal of Zero's computing power."

A hint of amazement appeared in Zhao Zijie's eyes.

If we possessed this technology during a war with the Proxima Centauri civilization...

This should reduce a lot of unnecessary sacrifices!

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in life.

Are there any other questions?

Looking at Zhao Zijie, who was staring blankly at the holographic projection, Lü Yongchang asked softly.

Zhao Zijie snapped out of his daze and quickly withdrew his astonished gaze.

“Of course.” He nodded and continued, “It’s a matter of the type of warship.”

Seeing Lü Yongchang frown, he quickly explained.

"Our current fleet has too few types of warships, which is the biggest drawback."

"The Golden Crow battleship's combat capabilities are indeed quite good."

"But in the Battle of Proxima Centauri, it exposed its greatest flaw."

"Insufficient flexibility."

"Faced with an attack by a large number of small warships, the [Golden Crow] battleship is likely to face a situation where 'too many ants can kill an elephant'."

Lü Yongchang nodded thoughtfully.

"I see."

"You mean we should learn from the Proxima Centauri civilization and build a large number of small warships?"

"But we don't have that many starship pilots."

"Moreover, it is not difficult to see from the Proxima Centauri campaign that smaller warships have a higher loss rate than large warships."

Zhao Zijie shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, Professor, you've misunderstood."

"What I mean is, to deploy a large number of small suicide drones on the [Golden Crow] battleship."

"It is not necessary to use it under normal circumstances."

"They will only be released when facing an attack from smaller warships."

"Under Zero's control, these drones can be used as expendable supplies to hinder the enemy's attack."

Now, Lü Yongchang understood completely.

He nodded with a wry smile: "That's a good idea."

"However... this has increased resource consumption by a significant amount."

Small swarm detectors, suicide drones...

He could even imagine how many resources these two things would consume once war broke out!

Zhao Zijie helplessly shrugged.

This is not a problem he is responsible for.

While taking notes on Zhao Zijie's proposal, Lü Yongchang asked, "Anything else?"

Upon hearing the question, Zhao Zijie frowned and hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"There is one more problem..."

"However, this is probably not a very easy problem to solve."

"Tell me about it," Lü Yongchang said without looking up.

"The issue of the strength of the warship's hull."

Zhao Zijie shook his head with a wry smile: "Professor, as you know, we don't have any good means of defense against the attacks of the Proxima Centauri."

"Of course, based on my observations, the Proxima Centauri civilization also faces this problem."

Lu Yongchang was slightly taken aback, then revealed a relieved smile.

"I thought it was something else, but it's just this..."

"...Professor?" Zhao Zijie looked at Lü Yongchang beside him with a puzzled expression.

"Don't worry, I already have a solution to this problem."

Zhao Zijie: "???"

...

A few minutes later.

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

Then, the doors to the command center suddenly opened.

"Professor, you wanted to see me?"

A young voice came from the doorway.

Lu Yongchang reached out and activated the electromagnetic adsorption device on his seat, then stood up with a smile and waved to the person who had come in.

Upon seeing this, the young man quickly jogged a few steps to Lü Yongchang's side.

"Professor, who is this...?"

A hint of doubt appeared in Zhao Zijie's eyes.

This young man looks a bit unfamiliar.

"Come on, let me introduce myself first."

As he spoke, Lü Yongchang pointed to the young man and said, "Tao Yuda."

"Academician Cao Liangcai's prized student."

Zhao Zijie suddenly realized.

"This is Zhao Zijie..."

Before Lü Yongchang could finish speaking, Tao Yuda excitedly exclaimed, "I know!"

"Commander of the First Fleet, Zhao Zijie."

Lü Yongchang smiled and shook his head.

"That's not the case now."

Tao Yuda looked completely bewildered: "???"

In a fleeting moment, a deeply apologetic smile spread across his face: "I'm sorry, I..."

"What are you thinking about?" Lü Yongchang chuckled. "He is now the overall commander of the human fleet's tactics."

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