Encrypted radio waves crossed the Pacific Ocean, like a deadly virus, precisely injected into the heart of the US intelligence system: the CIA headquarters in Langley.
The document from the Far East's "Night Owl," marked "Breakthrough Top Secret: Ghost Tremor Solution," instantly triggered the highest level of tremors.
In a top-secret meeting room with high soundproofing and full of anti-eavesdropping devices, the atmosphere was as heavy as the deathly silence before a storm.
Around the oval conference table sat top minds from the intelligence, military, and aviation fields, as well as several high-ranking military officers with the rank of general.
On the projection screen, the core content of the "technical solution" that the "mole" had sent back was clearly displayed: the revised structural drawings and the detailed description of the synthesis process of the "new high-efficiency damping material".
The intelligence analysis was led by a senior analyst, a professor, whose hair was meticulously combed and whose eyes were as sharp as a scalpel.
His voice carried a complex tone, a mixture of amazement and worry:
"Gentlemen, the value of this intelligence is immeasurable. It confirms the existence of Project 'Ghost' and reveals that the Chinese have overcome their most fatal weakness—the Tremor!"
He pointed to the structural modification diagram: "This 0.5-degree adjustment to the support angle is extremely bold! Our structural dynamics experts have repeatedly calculated and confirmed that it theoretically perfectly avoids the resonant frequency range shown by the original data previously stolen by the 'mole'! The design concept... is simply ingenious!"
A suppressed gasp and whispers rose from around the conference table.
Several aviation experts nodded in agreement, clearly agreeing with the professor's assessment.
The professor moved his laser pointer toward the materials processing specification, his tone becoming even more excited: "And this formula for the 'Silence-II' type damping material... is revolutionary! Although the synthesis conditions are demanding, requiring specific catalysts and precise temperature control windows, the test data it provides..."
The screen switched to the fabricated graph showing "perfect vibration damping," which was clearly fabricated. "...Shocking! The vibration damping efficiency surpasses any existing material! If the Chinese really master it, combined with that eerie, stealthy shape... Gentlemen, 'Ghost' will no longer be a ghost, but a sword hanging over our heads, ready to fall at any moment!"
The meeting room was filled with solemn silence.
A shadow of fear spread through everyone's hearts. The sophistication of this "solution" exceeded their worst expectations.
However, not everyone was overwhelmed by the shock.
A materials science authority with gray hair and gold-rimmed glasses raised his hand, frowning, and said, "Professor, please wait a moment. This materials formula... has several puzzling points."
He pointed to several details in the formula, "The order in which this catalyst is added logically conflicts with the conventional polymer polymerization reaction pathway. Also, this reaction temperature range... falls right at the edge of the known 'embrittlement-sensitive zone' for this type of material. Based on our experience, if the reaction is carried out at this temperature for a long time, the material is very likely to undergo irreversible degradation, and its strength and damping properties will be greatly reduced, or even disintegrate."
Another structural expert also raised concerns: "Yes. There's also this 0.5-degree change. The static calculations are indeed flawless. But... we lack a complete full-scale dynamic model for verification. Under the complex dynamic coupling of extreme maneuvers and high G-loads, could this tiny angle adjustment trigger new and more dangerous stress concentrations at some unexpected point? After all, we don't fully understand the root cause of the original vibration."
These professional and calm questions were like cold water poured into boiling oil.
A brief debate broke out in the meeting room. Supporters argued that this was a unique technological approach taken by the Chinese and could not be judged by common sense; the "perfect" test data was irrefutable proof.
Skeptics, however, insist that the changes to the formula and design pose a clear risk that could lead to disastrous consequences.
The debate ultimately centered on the "perfect" test data.
The professor took a deep breath and tapped the table: "Gentlemen! This test data! It comes from records stolen by the 'mole' from a core Chinese laboratory! It shows that this material perfectly eliminated vibrations in the simulated environment! Isn't that enough to explain everything? Would the Chinese really risk their only 'ghost,' the one on which the entire nation's hopes are pinned, by using a solution that they know has major hidden dangers?"
This rhetorical question carries significant weight.
Yes, how could the Chinese leave behind a time bomb that could destroy a fighter jet after solving such a major technical problem?
Logically, it doesn't make sense! That "perfect" data became the key factor in overwhelming the skeptics.
Ultimately, a comprehensive assessment report was submitted to the highest decision-making level.
The report's conclusions are rife with American imperialist arrogance and prejudice:
1. Confirmation of technological advancement: China's "Ghost" project has indeed made breakthrough progress. Its solution to the vibration problem, which combines structural fine-tuning with new material concepts, is advanced and effective, based on its internal test data.
2. Potential Hazard Assessment: There are theoretical uncertainties or risks in the synthesis process of some detailed materials and the dynamic effects of structural modifications in the plan. However, given China's backward industrial base and crude manufacturing process, they are very likely to fail to achieve the expected design effect during the engineering implementation process due to the inability to accurately control the synthesis conditions or assembly tolerances, and may even amplify these hidden dangers.
3. Core of the strategic misjudgment: The Chinese approach was essentially a technological gamble based on a lack of understanding of the underlying principles. They might be able to temporarily suppress the vibrations and build a few prototypes, but the materials would inevitably face serious risks of aging and embrittlement, and structural modifications could potentially trigger new and more fatal failure modes under extreme conditions. This approach lacked the foundation for large-scale deployment and long-term reliable service.
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