In response to Fang Xu's words, Lü Yongchang scoffed: "You don't really think that a small galaxy can support the consumption of a level seven civilization, do you?"
"Or are you already satisfied?"
The smile on Lü Yongchang's face vanished quickly, and at this moment, his expression was more stern than ever before!
"From now on, I will no longer pursue the mysteries of the universe, nor will I be curious about the truth of science."
"From then on, human civilization stopped at level six."
"And then enjoy the thrill of being surrounded by countless inferior civilizations in this tiny galaxy?"
"Tell me loudly, is this what you want?!"
"Or are you afraid?"
Lu Yongchang's calm voice continued: "Fear of death, fear of progress, fear of this vast universe?"
"Is a Level 6 civilization really that powerful?"
"This is merely a basic requirement for joining the silicon-based alliance!"
"In other words, humanity at present has only touched the threshold of advanced civilization!"
"One day, an attack from a higher civilization will strike again."
"This time, it may not be a solar helium flash, but an eruption of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way."
Do you want to experience that despair again?!
A wake-up call!
Lü Yongchang's voice was not loud; in fact, it could be described as quite calm.
But to the academicians, it was as loud as rolling thunder.
"I..." Fang Xu lowered his head in shame.
He couldn't help but ask himself the same question.
Indeed, some of his thoughts were hit the mark.
The reason for refusing to embark on long voyages is indeed that I've grown accustomed to the comfortable environment of stable development.
Stepping out of your comfort zone is always the hardest thing to do.
However, Lü Yongchang is wrong about one thing.
As a scientist, his thirst for science and truth has never wavered!
"I agree to the expedition plan."
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.
Fang Xu subconsciously turned his head to look.
Academician He Bilin, a Level I academician, stepped forward first and expressed his attitude in a firm tone.
"I agree."
"I agree!"
Led by He Bilin, one academician after another spoke out to express their opinions.
More and more voices agreed, and Lü Yongchang turned his gaze to Fang Xu again: "What about you?"
"..."
Fang Xu turned his head and glanced at the bright sky outside the window, a hint of regret visibly showing on his face.
But the next moment, he gritted his teeth and said decisively, "I agree too!"
"It's just going back to the starship."
"It's such a pity to miss such a beautiful view..." Fang Xu's eyes showed even more regret. "After leaving, I don't know when I will be able to see such bright sunshine again."
As he listened to Fang Xu's words, Lü Yongchang's expression gradually became strange.
"cough."
He coughed lightly: "There's something I don't know if you know about?"
"Huh?" Fang Xu turned his head and stared blankly at Lü Yongchang. "What's wrong?"
"Design sketches of a Stellar-class homeship," Lü Yongchang said, pulling up a holographic image.
The holographic projection shows a huge, planet-like spherical starship.
"The design concept comes from the fortress left behind by the Tenth Empire."
As he spoke, he reached out and tapped on the screen, bringing up various data about the Stellar-class homeship.
Unlike previous homeships, the full name of the Stellar-class homeship is actually the Stellar-class Home Fortress.
The fortress is 3,500 kilometers in diameter, which is not large; it's about the size of the moon.
At least compared to other massive structures of the Human Alliance, or even to the Imperial Fortress, this is already a miniature version.
This design primarily takes into account the issue of fortress mobility.
Human civilization's goal is the Andromeda Galaxy, 2.54 million light-years away, not the region near our home, a few hundred or a few thousand light-years away.
Therefore, sailing speed becomes a crucial factor to consider.
Driven by the latest planetary warp drive, the [Stellar-class Home Fortress] can reach a speed of 500c.
This is a fairly fast speed for a planetary fortress.
As Lü Yongchang stated, the basic structure of a stellar-class home fortress is extremely similar to that of an imperial fortress—it also employs a layered structure.
The outermost layer is a protective layer, and it also serves various industrial and agricultural production activities.
The outer layer contains a panoramic climate control device for the planet.
The surface of the home fortress is the activity area for those who have awakened from hibernation.
As for the underground area of the Home Fortress...
Apart from the warp drive and energy zone, the rest of the area is basically a hibernation zone.
Preliminary calculations suggest that a stellar-class home fortress could accommodate over ten billion people.
Driven by its planetary-class warp drive, it can reach a top speed of 500 times the speed of light.
The voyage, from its beginning to its end, will take approximately 5,000 years.
With today's hibernation technology, this amount of time is negligible.
However, to ensure the safety of hibernating personnel, regular awakening checks are still an essential procedure.
Therefore, according to Lü Yongchang's plan, this population of 10 billion will awaken one by one.
Each awakening involves ten million people, and the awakening period lasts for one year.
It would take about a thousand years for a population of 10 billion to completely rotate.
In other words, for those living on the homeship, the perceived time to complete this journey is approximately five years.
Fang Xu stared blankly at the various data displayed in the holographic projection, then rubbed his eyes hard.
"this……"
"When did this happen? How come I didn't know?"
If he had known the living conditions on this voyage would be so comfortable, he wouldn't have been so miserable!
Lü Yongchang shrugged: "Two days ago."
Fang Xu: "???"
"The design proposal from the megastructure engineering department?"
“No, it was my design.” Lü Yongchang replied softly with a smile.
Fang Xu: ...
So you did all the preparations before asking for my opinion?
You call this soliciting opinions?
This is clearly a notice!
Ignoring the disgusted look on Fang Xu's face, Lü Yongchang continued, "Starting tomorrow, we will conduct a full vote by the Academy of Sciences and the Parliament."
"Then a public vote will be held by all of humanity."
"What about the affiliated civilizations of the Pan-Human Federation?" Fang Xu suddenly thought of something and asked.
Lu Yongchang hesitated slightly: "Take away a few of the most valuable civilizations."
"The remaining subordinate civilizations..."
"Let's stay in the Milky Way."
"The resources required for transcontinental navigation are too vast; we cannot take the entire Federation with us."
Fang Xu understood and nodded in agreement.
That's how it should be.
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