Liao Changtian modified the game settings, and now Zhang Fan can independently collect some information about Earth through the game, so that he doesn't become too disconnected from society.
Zhang Fan truly felt what it meant to change rapidly. The things that happen on Blue Star every day are a profound manifestation of this rapid change.
The planet Blue Star is no longer the same as it was when he left.
The root of all these changes lies in the fact that humanity has no longer limited its focus to the small blue planet.
As humanity follows in the footsteps of its ancestors and turns its gaze to the vast starry sky, it increasingly realizes how foolish and naive its past actions were.
Looking at the universe, Earth is just a speck of dust, and humans are like bacteria living in that dust.
Isn't it ridiculous that there are more than 200 countries scattered across such a small planet as Earth?
The concept of the nation-state is gradually fading, and a global coalition government is playing an increasingly important role.
Thanks to its outstanding performance since the beginning of the new era, the prestige and authority it has established in the world, as well as its good reputation and deep accumulation, China has secured half of the seats in the World United Government. Under the leadership of the United Government, Earth is gradually moving towards global unification.
This is an inevitable trend in global development.
People can now move freely across national borders, and the concept of nationality is gradually fading. When the various invisible barriers formed by the state are eliminated, and resources and population can be freely allocated worldwide, the human world will unleash a terrifying force that will leave people speechless.
How much water a wooden bucket can hold depends on its shortest stave.
Now every plank is the same length as the longest plank.
Advanced science and technology flowed from China, North America, and the European Union to less developed regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, rapidly raising the overall technological level of the planet. Science, education, culture, and health developed in all aspects, and the demographic dividend exploded once again.
Under China's leadership, magnificent infrastructure projects have sprung up all over the world.
Maglev cars that utilize Earth's own magnetic field have already entered every household.
A high-speed maglev train that traverses every continent and reaches speeds exceeding 1,000 kilometers per hour has officially commenced operation, enabling "one-day travel" anywhere in the world.
While fulfilling the needs of daily space missions, the "space elevator" has also begun accepting applications from the general public for tourism and sightseeing.
After the new era, the world was nearly destroyed by humanity itself again, and people had grown weary of war.
During the period when the United Nations government took over the administration of U.S. affairs, military forces of various countries were repeatedly reduced, except for the necessary police force.
With more than half of their personnel reduced, cruisers, destroyers and other ships have been dearmed and incorporated into the Blue Star Coast Guard Joint Force. The air force no longer exists and there is no need to rebuild it.
When the surrounding military forces are decreasing, you don't actually need to maintain an excessively large military presence to ensure your safety. This is a win-win situation where everyone benefits.
The diminishing military strength within Earth does not mean that Earth is weaker than before. The military forces and personnel being cut are simply being transferred to another area.
Space.
"You're forming a space force?" Zhang Fan was so surprised when he heard this news that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Yes." Liao Changtian nodded. "The corresponding weapons and equipment are still in the preliminary research stage. At present, the main focus is on updating military theory. All military personnel must go back to school for further training and receive at least three years of study on military theory in the space field."
The China National Space Administration, the European Union Space Agency, the United States Space Agency, the Russian Federal Space Agency, and the Wano Country Space Agency have completed their merger. The newly formed agency will be responsible for the establishment of the Space Force and the training of related personnel.
“This…” Zhang Fan was stunned. “Not everyone can keep up with the learning pace, right? After all, space knowledge is too specialized.”
“We only want elites.” Liao Changtian said seriously. “Every military personnel who voluntarily applies to join the Space Force has been clearly informed of this.”
"If you can't keep up with the learning progress, or fail the assessment at the end of the three-year term, you will be transferred to civilian work or assigned to local work."
"Um... I'm a little curious, how far have the fundamental theories of Earth developed to?"
"We have completed the grand unified model of general relativity and special relativity, quantum mechanics and classical mechanics..." Liao Changtian scratched his head. "This may sound complicated. You can imagine that space has now become a basic subject like Chinese and mathematics, and is a compulsory course in primary school general education."
"As an aside, our history textbooks have been significantly revised, pushing back human history by at least 100,000 years."
"..." Zhang Fan was speechless.
"When all of humanity shares the same goal, we are unaware of the immense power we possess," Liao Changtian said with deep feeling. "The new era has given humanity a chance to be reborn, and our ancestors are guiding us in the right direction."
"In the past, human exploration of space was merely a aimless endeavor, but now our goal is very clear..."
"What is it?" Zhang Fan asked.
"Star Core." Liao Changtian clenched his fist. "Right now, all of humanity is holding back a rage, and it is this rage that is driving the leapfrog development of human society."
"We demand justice for our ancestors!"
"I see." Zhang Fan was a little stunned, then sighed. "I really want to do something for them, but unfortunately I can't do anything on Mars."
“You have already done so much for us,” Liao Changtian comforted him. “You are now a hero of all mankind, and this is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people on Earth, without a doubt.”
"Sigh... I feel like I'm a useless person right now." Zhang Fan said, his mood somewhat downcast.
"You..." Liao Changtian was silent for a while, then closed his eyes and thought seriously for a moment before walking closer to Zhang Fan. "Do you want to go back to Blue Star now?"
Um? ? ?
ah? ? ?
"No! Don't joke with me!" Zhang Fan was startled, then came to his senses and said somewhat angrily, "Stop teasing me."
"I'm not joking, I never joke."
"You're not kidding?" Zhang Fan said, somewhat annoyed. "Then tell me, even if you can continue launching 'Firebird,' a round trip from Earth to Mars will take at least 10 months. How am I supposed to get back?"
“Gravity engine.” Liao Changtian looked into Zhang Fan’s eyes. “My plan has entered the second phase.”
“This…” Zhang Fan was stunned.
"Actually..." Liao Changtian hesitated for a moment, "Do you want to go back to Earth? Have you considered other options?"
"Huh?" Zhang Fan looked at Liao Changtian with suspicion. "Spit it out."
"We only have one prototype gravity engine right now. It's too wasteful to use it to return to Earth. Have you considered other options?" Liao Changtian licked his lips, revealing that wolfish look in his eyes, and urged, "For example, in the opposite direction from Earth..."
"The direction the insects left in."
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