Hope's finger, which was swiping the holographic projection, suddenly stopped.
"What did you say?!"
He couldn't tell whether it was excitement or astonishment; incredibly complex emotions surged wildly within him.
"The preliminary planetary terraforming plan started six months ago! So fast?!"
"The terrain modification is complete?"
"What is the Academy of Sciences planning to do next?!"
Hope asked her teammates, somewhat incoherently.
Hansent didn't speak, but instead raised his wrist and activated the holographic projection function of his watch.
After entering a few keywords, he made a gesture.
The holographic image flips.
The Human Union Academy of Sciences announced today the official launch of its planetary terraforming program.
Comet Nero has been successfully captured and will arrive at Dawn in six months.
The Dawn Star surface terrain modification project is complete; let's await Nero's arrival.
《……》
Hope stared blankly at the news on the holographic screen.
He was only silent for a few hours, but it feels like he traveled through time.
He didn't have time to ask any questions; he quickly reached out and opened the news, examining it carefully.
...
Six months ago, the Dawn Star VI city was officially completed.
But to everyone's surprise, the construction plan for City 7 was delayed.
Amidst everyone's questions, the Human Union Academy of Sciences calmly released a proposal.
Preliminary Plans for Planetary Transformation
Thanks to the long-term promotion of holographic cinemas, even the new generation born from Proxima Centauri is full of anticipation and fantasy about the "legendary" Earth era.
Not to mention the older generation from Earth.
The moment we learned that Dawn Star might become a second Earth, and that humanity might once again live under blue skies and white clouds...
The six surface cities are in complete chaos!
All eligible young people voluntarily went to the city management bureau to apply to participate in this renovation program.
Hope and Hansent were no exception.
They naturally continued in their old profession—mineral exploration.
When they have free time, they also drive mineral exploration vessels to help transport supplies.
Although they cannot match the efficiency of robots, the sheer number of people makes all the difference. The labor of hundreds of millions of people significantly accelerated the completion of preliminary plans.
In just six months, canals and lakes of various sizes appeared on Dawn Star...
Of course, they are all dry at the moment.
Furthermore, high dikes and various drainage facilities were built near the six surface cities.
At the time, the Academy of Sciences did not clearly explain the purpose of these facilities, which aroused many people's doubts.
After all, water resources on Dawn Star are not abundant.
The waters not far from City One are only the size of the Mediterranean Sea, and although there are several other bodies of water further away, they are all of similar size.
The so-called dikes and drainage facilities were, at the time, merely for show.
Therefore, many people speculate that the Academy of Sciences is preparing to transport water resources from the eighth planet of Gliese 555.
Even Hope and Hansent thought so.
But now it seems...
They are still too young.
No one expected that the Academy of Sciences would quietly travel a long distance to capture an ice comet with a radius of 300 kilometers!
Hope watched the holographic projection with excitement.
With the cooperation of countless robots, a huge black curtain was placed over the surface of the comet.
A black curtain made of carbon nanotubes blocked out a large amount of radiation from Gliese 555.
The comet's tail, which originally stretched for hundreds of millions of kilometers, disappeared completely at this moment!
Subsequently, pulled by a full hundred [Taotie] supply ships, the comet began to slowly decelerate and change course—it no longer flew towards Gliese 555, but flew straight towards Dawn Star!
To minimize the damage to the comet, it's best to be as far away from Gliese 555 as possible.
According to data provided by the Academy of Sciences, in six months, comet Nero will intersect with Dawn and be captured by Dawn's gravity!
Such a massive ice comet merged into Dawn Star...
Conservative estimates suggest that it was a massive rainfall event affecting the entire Dawn Star region!
...
"Holy crap..."
After reading the news, Hope had a thousand thoughts condensed into a single word.
"No wonder, no wonder they need to build dikes and drainage facilities!"
"Professor Lü is awesome!"
His body trembled slightly, and his face flushed as he whispered a call.
Hansent, who was standing in front of him, shrugged and then turned off the holographic display.
Although he had the same reaction when he saw these messages.
But now...
"Hey buddy, can't you be a little calmer and more composed like me?"
Hope: "..."
He paid no attention to Hansent's words.
He quickly turned on his wristwatch, ready to continue searching for relevant information.
"Alright, no need to search anymore. That's about all the useful information we have." Hansent reached out and interrupted Hope's actions.
"Huh?" Hope was taken aback. "What happened after the comet arrived? Didn't the Academy of Sciences say anything?"
"He didn't say." Hansent rolled his eyes in annoyance. "You know the Academy of Sciences' temper."
"These plans are unlikely to be revealed until the very last moment."
Hope's lips twitched, and he turned to look towards the water.
This time, his gaze did not linger on the "small pond" in front of him, but instead went straight to the blue-purple sky.
Six months.
In just six months, Dawn Star will be reborn!
...
July 29, 2384 in Earth's calendar.
There are three days left until Nero reaches its designated orbit.
As the alarm sounded, all humans on the surface of Dawn Star returned to the six surface cities.
...
Shuguang Star No. 1 City, Headquarters of the Human Union Academy of Sciences.
"Zero, proceed with the final confirmation."
Lü Yongchang's voice rang out in the command hall.
"Confirming..."
The sound of "zero" rang out, and a rapidly jumping progress bar appeared in the giant holographic projection directly in front of them.
A few seconds later.
"It has been confirmed that there are no longer any personnel remaining on Dawn Star."
Lu Yongchang nodded solemnly and gave the order.
"Lose the city!"
The port gates connecting the six surface cities to the outside world rumbled as they were propelled by hydraulic systems.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the port gates slowly closed.
"The Noah's Ark Project has been officially launched."
The first step in the Dawn Star surface environment transformation plan: Noah's Ark.
Similar to Noah's Ark in the Bible, humanity at this time also sought refuge in six surface cities to avoid the impending global downpour.
When the rains stop and the floodwaters recede, the people who have left the surface cities will have a brand new home!
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