Chapter 142 This Night is Endless

This night. The first fortress port.

There are still three and a half weeks until a special 'Racial Alliance Meeting'.

It was not the peak time for ship take-offs and landings, but at this moment it was a busy scene. The orderly convoys of support vehicles came and went with a hint of tension.

In addition to the 108 representative ships of alien species that are arriving one after another, this military port tonight is also expecting the return of a particularly important scientific research ship.

The U.S. Whale, which had brought bad news not long ago, was now speeding back home under the protection of fifteen frigates led by Holdman.

Two days ago, after half of his frigate was destroyed, Hodman finally found the giant whale, which had run out of kinetic energy and was parked at the edge of the Tomb of the Universe. When he landed on the giant whale, he found that in addition to Kolot and Andy, there were actually more than a dozen survivors on the giant whale.

However, when asked about the accident and how they escaped from the dimensional chaos of the solid wormhole, almost everyone looked confused.

Except for Kolot's calm expression, as if he knew something.

Holdman asked a few questions casually, but could not get any information out of him, so he gave up on pestering this stubborn old man. He rakes his short silver hair with his hands and says nonchalantly, "My mission is to bring you back to the First Fortress safely. I am not interested in anything else."

"Keep your little secret and tell that Fitz family."

After saying that, he lay down in the rest cabin with a carefree attitude. It was not until they reached the edge of the Tomb of the Universe that the Giant Whale encountered a small group of insects attacking and harassing them. He then reluctantly took action to deal with the leading king insect.

After leaving the Tomb of the Universe, it will take two more interstellar jumps and three thousand light years of warp travel to reach the First Fortress.

This hasty return trip was beyond everyone's expectations. The original plan was to continue exploring the other side of the universe under Holderman's protection.

But because of a special gain in the Tomb of the Universe, Kolot resolutely applied to turn back midway.

He said: "I have made special progress in the hedging model of collapse energy. I just need a little more time. I can build a simpler and more accurate prediction model."

What Korot calls a 'special gain' is an accurate prediction model of the collapse precursor wave.

The First Fortress. The core area command tower.

Meeting room. Fitzgerald sat at the head of the table, waiting for the holographic image of the HMS Beluga to be connected.

As soon as quantum communication resumed normal communication after escaping the capture influence of the magnetic field of the antimatter belt in the extreme universe, Collot, who was at the other end of the holographic image, excitedly demonstrated his latest research results to Fitzgerald.

"Originally, such a high-precision model must be built on a larger amount of sample data, but a clever key value completely solved this problem!"

Kolot explained the details of the improvements to this "upgraded" model with both excitement and trembling.

Everyone in the secret meeting at the First Fortress focused their attention on the more sophisticated and fuller cubic matrix model displayed on the screen. Everyone present was an absolute elite, and although some, such as Albert, did not fully understand the principles of the model explained by Kolot, they had a very thorough understanding of its basic logic.

The so-called "prediction" model, whether it is the weather forecast for an artificial planet or the galactic pulse waves of a vast star field like the Far Side of the Universe... is all based on the collection of a large amount of "past" data, finding the corresponding laws from the facts formed in the "past" and making predictions about the "future" based on the laws.

However, in this interstellar age, humans have mastered the technology of long-distance observation of "time and space" to a certain extent, and have a preliminary understanding of the "cosmic timeline". Therefore, the application of various "prediction" models will only be more accurate and reliable than before the "big drift" era of humans.

"In short, the most basic starting point of 'prediction' must be based on a large amount of 'data'..." Kolot said incessantly, "Secondly, when constructing a large amount of data sources, a set of 'Key values' is generally used as the core of the prediction, and more auxiliary values ​​are used as evidence."

The poor student Albert sat in the first seat on the left side of the conference room with a serious face, but secretly turned on the brain wave docking mode in the communicator, and humbly asked Chris, "I understand these basic theories, but can you explain the difference between the two models in a simpler way?"

"Can you be worse?" Chris rolled his eyes inwardly, impatiently pulled out a bunch of data for him, and said ruthlessly: "Look for yourself, such a data model is not the more complex the better. The modeling structure of our first version of the prediction model was complicated and complicated, and this version is obviously-"

'It's simple and ingenious.'

"To be honest," Chris said solemnly, "if you add historical data such as the egg laying and population increase and decrease of the Zerg as an auxiliary data set, I have no objection. After all, fifty years ago, Kolot's academic proposition in the "Zerg Military Defense" project was based on the cosmological hypothesis that the Zerg are high-dimensional degraded products..."

'And the core part of our First Fortress's 'Zerg Defense' is also built on this assumption.'

'A cutting-edge theory that cannot be proven but is...in applied engineering disciplines.'

Looking at the notes Chris had prepared in advance in the computer, Albert finally understood what Klotz had said. He frowned and asked, "The new version of the 'collapse energy hedging model' is indeed ingenious, but the core KEY value group is based on a human's 'mental wave' as the core variable?"

This is a counterintuitive way to construct a predictive model.

After Albert raised the question, the meeting fell into an almost frozen silence.

In the center of the circular conference room, the improved version of the 'Universe Collapse Energy Counterattack' model displayed in a three-dimensional hologram is both exquisite and magnificent as well as majestic.

Outlined by the faint afterglow, Fitzgerald's profile is cold and hard, except for a few scales that remain in an inconspicuous part of his face after three reverse repairs, faintly flashing with a cold blue light.

"Are you sure about the sampling source of this key value?"

Across tens of thousands of light years, Kolot looked at this powerful alpha who never showed his emotions, and stated a fact in an extremely cold tone:

"This is a matter of life and death for the entire universe."

The pressure from the superior, even across a distance of tens of thousands of light years and the communication light screen, was still transmitted with great oppression.

"I've tested it. I swear on the honor of the Bourne family!" Collot said solemnly. He put his two fingers together and made a gesture that symbolized honor and dignity. "When the Giant Whale returned from the solid wormhole, it encountered no less than hundreds of 'wormhole collapse' accidents. The accuracy rate is almost 100%."

"Otherwise, I and the other crew members would not be alive today."

"I have survived until now and returned safely. I have survived until now and am still two leaps away from the First Fortress, on an interstellar route of 5,000 light years."

Ignoring Andy's desperate glances, Kolot solemnly and formally put forward his request: "After returning to the First Fortress, I request that Miss Su Xi be allowed to formally join my research team. The calculation of the Key value is closely related to her."

"After all, this K value is an absolutely random variable. I need her absolute cooperation to find the rules and ensure the highest possible accuracy."

Collot did not mention being guided by the mysterious 'navigator' in the 'Tomb of the Universe', because apart from him, the memories of Andy and other survivors were erased by the laws of time and space paradox, and they remembered nothing.

"Okay. I agree." After a moment's hesitation, Fitzgerald agreed, "Whether it's a coincidence or something else, we don't have much time."

Time was running out, so he did not ask for details on the spot, but only asked about the various countermeasures for this unexpected change.

After a brief discussion, he made a quick decision and gave the order:

"Albert, this matter must be kept confidential as a 3S-level military archive."

"At tonight's 'Alliance Meeting', the public disclosure and release of the forecast model will remain the same, but the detailed analysis will be removed and the corresponding links will be adjusted."

"Yes," Albert assured. "I will adjust the process immediately and ensure that the representatives of all parties who are arriving are notified."

"very good."

At this moment, a low-frequency alarm sounded. It was the special alarm of the "Zerg Defense Fortifications" unique to the First Fortress.

Chris suddenly raised his head and looked towards the port: "It seems that a 'bug' has lurked in."

"As expected..." She looked up at Fitzgerald, who was making the final decision, still calm and decisive.

"Chris and Albert stay, the rest of the department can go their separate ways."

"yes."

The irrelevant people in the conference room quickly retreated. Chris, who stayed behind, called up the defense diagram. Dozens of red dots appeared at the port of the First Fortress and then quickly disappeared.

"At least a general-level 'king worm' has come in person," Albert frowned, "Your Highness, do we need to immediately enforce strict discipline and search for him?"

"Keep a low profile and capture him alive." Fitzgerald walked to the large French window and looked down at the brightly lit harbor in the distance. The light from the side outlined a little cold and fine scale behind his ear:

"Tonight is about the survival of all races. Their purpose is not simply to 'destroy'."

Hearing this, Albert pondered for a moment.

"Haha, you're right, brat! In addition to 'destruction', there is a more specific purpose!" The communication screen lit up, and Holdman appeared on the screen with a lazy look, saying: "It's for you and your most important thing."

"Would you like to know what interesting information I found in the crystal core when the Giant Whale encountered the small worm tribe three interstellar hours ago?"

Holdman on the screen looked weak after a battle, but his eyes looked particularly energetic because of the gossip. He smiled and teased, "Hey, are you worried?"

"If you're worried, just beg me! I'll tell you!"

"Don't worry." As if he remembered something, Fitzgerald smiled and replied to Holderman's teasing: "She is not weak. I believe her."

The interdimensional "thinking web" of the Zerg can certainly mobilize troops and generals several stars away. But for humans, through a suitable "worm core", they can also cut in and eavesdrop on the information of the entire "worm web".

However, the depth of information mining depends heavily on the ability of the 'eavesdropper' himself.

Apparently, the 'golden insect eggs' that Chris and his team brought back from the Great Wilderness Star Region have made very gratifying progress in their research during this period.

Fitzgerald was therefore well aware of the irony in Holdeman's words.

He doesn't care.

Holderman was so angry that he wanted to explode. Albert saw that something was wrong and quickly took over the conversation to ask about the rescue situation on the Giant Whale, and tactfully diverted the topic.

"Chris," Fitzgerald said, suppressing his tiny smile, "Be extra careful with security tonight. Watch it yourself. If there is any malicious provocation, you must wait until it's over before you retaliate."

"Yes." Chris saluted and walked out.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, all of this was for the upcoming establishment of the 'Pan-Lifeform Race Alliance'.

Representatives of various ethnic groups and interest groups came to the scene, some sincerely submitted, while others pretended to submit. The battlefield tonight was not entirely based on the level of military strength.

*

This night. Floating island.

Everyone on the island is on alert, and a "search" operation specifically targeting the Zerg is underway.

Su Xi, who had just received Gary's message, was now rushing to the construction site of the third phase of the "Species Ark", where there was a specially planned "rare species preservation area".

The three light screens on her personal communicator stretched out in the air, showing a miniature panoramic view of the search progress on the entire island, as well as the status of the investigation of each key area. A small red dot flashed and disappeared on the periphery of the "Rare Species Conservation Area".

"I am about to enter the Species Ark. The artificial signals there will be shielded by the defense waves of the fertile Tyranids. Once I enter, the communication with the outside world will be cut off."

"According to what we just discussed, while I'm here, you will be fully responsible for the security of the floating island."

"But..." Gary in the video was patrolling at the other end of the floating island.

"Don't worry, it will take at least ten minutes, at most forty minutes, I will definitely be able to come out."

"They are now in the egg-laying period, which is rare once in ten thousand years. They have a strong sense of protecting their nest!" Gary paused for a moment. "Although I know you can simulate their frequency band, but... please be careful."

Su Xi smiled and was about to say something, but suddenly stopped all movements.

From the direction of the First Fortress, the 'Zerg Defense Core', there was a strange wave, and then the entire defense system sounded a unique low-frequency alarm.

She listened for a while, then said to Gary who was on the video link: "The situation at the First Fortress is special tonight. The Floating Island does not need to participate in any external activities. We just need to protect ourselves."

"Three layers of defense shields, all open."

"yes."

"Although the 'bug' we want to catch looks tamed, it is still a bug after all," Su Xi sighed.

The target of Su Xi's search this time is the insect queen 'Dou Dou' brought back from the Great Wilderness Star Region.

Kolot had not made any progress with this deformed worm queen. So before the giant whale set out, he simply handed over the dormant Doudou to the floating island for custody.

But after the collapse message came, Doudou suddenly woke up from the cocoon and started playing hide-and-seek on the floating island several times.

Su Xi was happy to play with it before because it could be regarded as a living "trainer".

"But not tonight."

At this moment, there are still three hours left until the start of the 'Racial Alliance Meeting'.