The moment the words were spoken, a collective gasp filled the Kepler 452-person command center.
"hiss……"
Zhao Zijie, standing to the side, gasped softly: "Can space... also form rifts?"
As he spoke, a deep look of confusion appeared in his eyes.
"sure."
Before Lü Yongchang could respond, Fang Xu, who was not far away, began to explain.
"The basic principle of the warp drive is actually to warp spacetime, or rather, warp space."
"When this distortion reaches its extreme, an abnormal state will occur."
"In previous theories, the extreme state of this spacetime distortion was what is known as a black hole."
"But in the latest research by the Academy of Sciences, we have discovered another possibility."
“In a smooth space, a crack may appear.” Lü Yongchang picked up where Fang Xu left off. “This is a phenomenon we discovered in an experiment… no, more accurately, it should be called an indication.”
As he spoke, he reached out and pulled over the holographic projection next to him, and began to explain it in detail.
"During warp drive, we need to generate two completely opposite gravitational fields in front of and behind the spacecraft to create a positive and negative spacetime distortion effect, thereby causing space to move and thus moving the starship in space."
"This is the principle behind the warp drive."
"To protect the warship's safety, we need to keep the spacecraft in a stable warp bubble."
"But what if...we remove this curvature bubble?"
"By bringing positive and negative distorted spacetime into close contact, we can create a sufficiently powerful spacetime distortion effect."
Zhao Zijie stared blankly at the image in the holographic projection, subconsciously swallowing.
This group of scientists...
What kind of experiments do you do every day?!
Even though he knew nothing about the technology, he could still sense the hidden dangers in the experiment.
"Isn't this... dangerous?" he asked.
"Danger?" Lu Yongchang looked at Zhao Zijie in surprise, then shook his head after a moment of contemplation. "Actually, it's alright."
"The experimental site is located outside the star system, so at most a few experimental ships will be destroyed."
Zhao Zijie raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"That's all...?"
A visible regret appeared on Lü Yongchang's face: "Actually, we tried this experiment a long time ago."
"But nothing unusual has been found."
"Until recently, driven by the unified field technology, the warp drive technology has once again achieved a breakthrough."
"The collision of more powerful positive and negative spacetime distortions than ever before has led us to discover a phenomenon that is different from the norm."
"After some research, we believe this is a sign of a fracture in space."
"This attack launched by the Enroget civilization should be based on this principle."
“If nothing unexpected happens, this should be a technology that only a level six civilization can master.” Lu Yongchang’s expression became much more serious. “I wonder how the Enroget civilization obtained this technology.”
"If conditions permit, I hope to capture the enemy's flagship as much as possible."
"Reverse engineering it might allow human civilization to cross the threshold of a Level 6 civilization."
Zhao Zijie remained silent for a moment before asking again.
"Then... do you have a way to block the spatial rift created by the other party?"
Lü Yongchang: "..."
“I need some data to support this.” When it came to unknown technology, Lü Yongchang became cautious. “Have the expeditionary fleet launch as many warp missiles as possible, and I can try to analyze their basic properties.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zijie breathed a sigh of relief.
Judging from the current situation, even if Lü Yongchang didn't make this request, he was prepared to have Bai Yixuan continue to bombard the other side.
His thinking was very simple.
Such a powerful weapon must consume a lot of energy, right?
Once the enemy flagship's energy is depleted, the threat of space weapons will naturally be eliminated.
...
front.
Jagged bursts of light and fire continued to erupt near the Enrogett fleet, illuminating this dim starfield.
In tachyon radar, the number of signal sources identified as warp missiles is increasing dramatically.
"Damn it!"
The Alliance leader slapped the control panel beside him with a grim expression: "Human civilization wants to wear us down here!"
“No.” The old scientist next to him shook his head, his expression grave. “They just want to deplete the flagship’s energy.”
"This can't go on any longer!"
"We need to get the fleet moving!"
The old scientist stood up from his seat and issued the order in a loud voice: "All warships, activate your warp drives! Cruising speed: 50c!"
Upon hearing this, the leader paused for a moment, then quickly voiced his objection: "You..."
"Once we enter warp drive mode, our warships will lose their attack capabilities!"
"Those warp missiles have a cruise speed of 100c!"
"Isn't this... courting death?"
The old scientist gave the alliance leader a meaningful look: "You still don't understand what I meant back then."
"Spatial rifts are inherently part of space."
The alliance leader was stunned and stood there.
He suddenly realized something.
"You mean..."
“That’s right.” A smile appeared in the old scientist’s eyes. “Space weapons can be launched during warp drive.”
"As long as we get close to the human fleet, the attackers and defenders will have to switch positions."
...
Warp drive activated.
With a strong fluctuation in spacetime, the massive fleet vanished directly into the visible universe.
The probe immediately transmitted this information back to the expeditionary fleet and command center.
"Report!"
"The enemy fleet has entered warp drive!"
Current cruising speed: 5c!
"The cruising speed is still increasing rapidly!"
"The flight trajectory and the trajectory of a warp missile have a high degree of overlap!"
The report from the ship's crew reached Bai Yixuan's ears.
He fell into deep thought as he looked at the simulated flight paths of the two ships about to collide in the holographic projection.
this……
Is the Enroget civilization going crazy?
How could a cruise speed of 50c possibly evade a warp missile attack of 100c?
They are not even able to perform interception operations!
A warship in a warp state cannot launch an effective attack on the outside world!
This is common sense...
Just as he was thinking this, the tachyon radar sounded its piercing alarm again!
A spatial rift with a speed of 800c reappeared in this star field.
Bai Yixuan's face immediately froze.
The Enroget civilization... can still launch attacks while in a faster-than-light warp state?
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