The communication equipment was completely silent.
Clearly, this news was a huge blow to Levi.
After a long silence, Levi's voice rang out again.
"Your Excellency Augustus, I have a suggestion."
A crease appeared at the top of Augustus's mind organ as he looked disdainfully at the communication device in front of him: "Speak."
He didn't believe that an ordinary Proxima Centauri could offer any useful advice on this matter!
“I believe we can manufacture a large number of miniature detection devices to conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area,” Levi said in a low voice. “We only need the most basic detection and communication functions.”
Augustus was slightly taken aback.
That's a good idea.
But then he shook his head and quietly rejected his suggestion.
"It's a bit difficult."
“Our factory is already operating at full capacity, and it’s difficult to free up space to manufacture so many disposable detection devices.”
"Moreover, even with the help of a central computer, it would be difficult for our personnel to process all the complex information transmitted back by so many detectors."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a rapid, high-pitched alarm sounded.
"Enemy attack! Second enemy attack!!"
The observer's shrill shout rang out again.
Unlike last time, this time they were well prepared.
The moment the alarm sounded, the observer reached out and pressed the white button next to him.
...
A few minutes later.
Alert lifted.
Augustus, his face grim, looked at the observer beside him: "How is the interception going?"
The observer quickly tapped the buttons on the control panel in front of him.
After seeing the data, he responded somewhat helplessly: "The damage is more severe than last time."
"The damage to the impact area reached 15%."
"To make matters worse, one of the projectiles landed near our giant land-based laser cannon."
"The laser cannon sustained minor damage, but it will require some time to repair."
Augustus's expression grew increasingly grim.
"how so?"
Logically speaking, they had ample time to react and intercept, so the damage should have been significantly reduced!
The observer pressed the keyboard-like keys again and brought up a set of data: "Unlike the last one, this attack lasted longer and the projectile density decreased significantly, which increased our interception pressure."
"The other side must have adjusted their attack strategy."
“Our original program was not well able to deal with this attack pattern.”
Augustus's heart sank: "Is there any way to remedy this?"
One of the Lyles shook his head: "It's difficult. Changing all the programs will take at least a month, during which time the defense equipment will be basically useless."
“Lord Augustus, why don’t you reconsider my proposal?” Levi’s voice came from the communication device beside him.
"At present, this is the most suitable solution for us."
"We can't keep wasting our time like this."
"This will consume a large amount of our strategic material reserves. In comparison, the other side has only used a few shells."
Augustus's expression changed several times before he exhaled a long breath.
“Liwai, explain your thoughts in detail.”
...
Over the next month, Proxima Centauri b was attacked by electromagnetic cannons from different directions.
Most of the planetary defense facilities in the orbit of Proxima Centauri b were destroyed.
Fortunately, the Proxima Centauri civilization had enough resources to replace the destroyed turrets in time; otherwise…
It's estimated that before the probe can be completed, Proxima Centauri b will have already been saturated and destroyed by a massive bombardment!
Of course, this approach also places a significant burden on the human fleet.
Since the start of the war, they have emptied the entire supply ship of the [Taotie]!
With only 99.6% of the war reserves remaining, Lü Yongchang tearfully issued the order to continue the attack.
He wanted to see just how long this Proxima Centauri civilization could hold out!
Leaving aside the resources consumed by the constantly evolving turrets in Proxima Centauri b's orbit, the increasingly harsh environment alone is enough to give the Proxima Centauri instigators a run for their money.
Although genetic data from the Proxima Centauri civilization shows that they have extremely high resistance to radiation, as the saying goes, quantitative change leads to qualitative change!
...
After enduring more than a month of intermittent shelling, the miniature "detector" that Levay mentioned was finally completed.
On this day, dozens of starships took off from the Earth's surface, piercing the dim sky and flying straight into the orbit around Proxima Centauri b!
The disc-shaped starship, with a diameter of over one hundred meters, "scattered" hundreds of millions of miniature probes around Proxima Centauri b.
Powered by miniature Hall thrusters, these probes will cover a region of 10 AU around Proxima Centauri b within a week.
...
the next day.
Lu Yongchang was preparing to order the fleet to conduct long-range bombardment of Proxima Centauri b, as usual.
Suddenly, a sharp alarm interrupted his actions!
[Unidentified signal source detected approaching!]
When Lü Yongchang saw the warning in the holographic projection, his expression changed drastically!
"zero?!"
Zero's holographic image appeared instantly, and at the same time, a giant holographic projection flashing red light unfolded!
"Professor, a large number of signal sources have appeared in the direction of Proxima Centauri b, initially identified as detectors, number... currently 3672 have been detected, update, update,..."
The warning lights flashed rapidly, and the number of signal sources in the holographic projection also increased rapidly.
At this moment, everyone in the command center's expression changed!
Holy crap!
"Where did they get so many detectors?!"
Lu Yongchang pressed the fleet communication button in front of him: "Attention everyone, immediately enter deep-sea mode!"
"Disarm!"
"We've been discovered!!"
"Activate all active detection modules, start Hall thrusters, unlock all weapon modules, and prepare to respond to an attack!"
...
A few minutes later.
In the deep darkness of the universe, 501 incredibly bright points of light suddenly appeared!
Those are Hall thrusters operating at full power for the human fleet!
At the same time, all the starships activated their active detection systems!
At this moment, in the eyes of the Proxima Centauri civilization, the human fleet was like a beacon, suddenly appearing against the dim backdrop of the universe!
Inside the deep-sea cabin.
The text in the holographic image became increasingly bright red.
[Signal source distance: 10,000 kilometers!]
[Signal source distance: 5000 kilometers!]
[Signal source contact alarm!]
A series of bright red alarms flashed before everyone's eyes!
Lü Yongchang held his breath.
[Signal source detected!]
As the last message was scrolled past, a 3D modeled image appeared before everyone.
Looking at the extremely rudimentary 3D model of the miniature detector in front of him, Lü Yongchang's face instantly turned ugly!
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