"A biological laboratory?"
Hope asked Hansent in a low voice, somewhat surprised, "Why a biology lab?"
"Weren't we supposed to be exploring an icy giant planet? How did we get involved with a biological laboratory?"
"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?" Hansent replied irritably. "Since Zero says so, we'll just do as he says."
With that, Hansent took a step forward, following the holographic directional arrow in the air.
After a moment's hesitation, Hope followed Hansent's footsteps.
...
As junior staff members under the Academy of Sciences, Hope and Hansent had access to some important areas of the Resource Management Bureau.
Therefore, unlike ordinary citizens, they have also seen some "high-tech products".
Even so, they were deeply shocked by the scene inside the Academy of Sciences!
Robots of various shapes and sizes moved in an orderly fashion through the minimalist-style corridor.
While the robots were in the lab, they could see the busy researchers in each lab.
Unknown experimental equipment, a serious and tense experimental atmosphere...
All of this made Hope and Hansent anxious.
Just as the two were feeling extremely uneasy, the holographic directional arrow transformed into countless tiny particles and slowly dissipated in the air.
At the same time, the electronic synthesized voice of Zero also sounded.
"Mr. Hope, Mr. Hansent, we've arrived at the biological laboratory."
The moment the words were spoken, the laboratory door on the side swung open with a bang!
The scene inside the laboratory was laid bare before their eyes.
...
"Professor," a synthesized voice interrupted Lü Yongchang's data checking, "the applicants have arrived."
Lü Yongchang raised his head and turned to look at the laboratory door.
really.
Two tall, burly men stood nervously at the door.
With a gentle smile on his face, Lü Yongchang waved lightly to the two of them.
"What are you standing there for? Come here."
"Relax, I don't eat people."
Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's words, the man's restraint lessened considerably.
But the other man, just like before, had a fanatical look in his eyes.
"Professor Lü!" Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's voice, the man with the fanatical gaze took a sudden step forward. "I..."
Before he could finish speaking, the robot standing by the door suddenly took a step forward.
The emotionless, cold electronic eyes stared intently at the fanatical man.
Clearly, the scene startled the two of them.
The two volunteers instinctively took a step back, their eyes filled with intense fear.
“Zero, relax.” Lu Yongchang’s gentle voice came from ahead. “I don’t think he means any harm.”
The moment the words were spoken, the robot blocking their path took a step back.
“You are…” Lu Yongchang glanced at the holographic image that appeared beside him, “Hope, right?”
Why are you so excited?
Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's question, Hope glanced at the robot that had taken a step back, took a deep breath, suppressed her excitement, and cautiously said, "Yes, I am Hope."
"Professor Lü, I... I'm your fan!" Hope's face flushed slightly as he managed to squeeze out the words.
Lu Yongchang was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and waved his hand.
The robot standing by the door took another step back, and the red light flashing in its electronic eyes slowly went out.
"Come here." Lü Yongchang beckoned to the two of them again. "Let me give you a brief introduction to this operation first, and then you can decide whether you want to participate."
...
"The target of this operation is the ninth planet in the Gliese 555 star system."
"It is an icy giant planet, similar to Neptune in our solar system."
As Lü Yongchang's voice rang out, a holographic image appeared before everyone.
The projection shows a planet that is mostly blue.
Unlike Neptune, which is entirely blue, this blue icy giant planet also has some reddish-brown areas on its surface.
"The gravity is about 1.5g, which is not great, and even less than that of Dawn Star."
"However, we must not let our guard down because of this."
"The real threat is not gravity, but its atmosphere."
"The latest data transmitted back by the probe shows that the atmosphere of this icy giant planet is mainly composed of hydrogen and nitrogen."
"In addition to these basic gases, there are also large amounts of ammonia and nitrogen oxides."
“Look, those reddish-brown bands are caused by nitrogen oxides.” Lü Yongchang pointed at the holographic projection in front of him.
Seeing the two nod in understanding, Lü Yongchang changed his gesture and zoomed in on the image of the icy giant planet.
"Now, I'll give you a simple simulation of the login process."
"First, the specially designed exploration vessel will come into contact with its upper atmosphere."
"This icy giant planet experiences frequent and significant storms on its surface."
"Although the wind speed is not comparable to Neptune, it still reaches a high speed of 600 km/h."
"This is the first test you have faced."
"However, there's no need to worry too much."
"These storms usually occur in the upper atmosphere, where the air is thin and the wind speed is high, but the damage is not great."
Hope and Hansent exchanged a glance upon hearing this.
They both saw a hint of worry in each other's eyes.
Without pausing, Lü Yongchang continued, "Next, you will pass through ice clouds formed by solid ammonia."
"As the altitude continues to decrease, the air pressure will gradually increase, and the surrounding temperature will also gradually rise."
"According to the data transmitted back by the probe, when you descend to a certain altitude, you will encounter an ocean."
"ocean?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Hope's eyes, and she subconsciously asked a question in return.
“That’s right, the ocean, the ocean made of liquid ammonia,” Lü Yongchang said with certainty. “At 60 atmospheres of pressure, the boiling point of ammonia can reach 98 degrees Celsius.”
"This laid the foundation for the formation of the ocean."
"And what you need to do is enter this ocean of liquid ammonia to conduct mineral exploration."
“In an environment vastly different from that of terrestrial planets, there may be some unique minerals.”
"This is exactly what the Academy of Sciences needs."
P.S.: I'm experiencing some writer's block. Let me summarize the plot. One update today.
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