Him and their stars

At this time, on the bridge of the Dawn Angel, the large and well-categorized staff and command teams also automatically switched to the state of the scientific expedition team and began to collect various intelligences sent back by the reconnaissance fleet and unmanned detectors ahead. for a more detailed analysis.

They have naturally seen the earth and ocean hanging in the huge silver ring. Of course, maybe it was because the Imperial Army officers had been shocked just now, or maybe it was because there was an unyielding lord like King Suliuka sitting on the ship. They were shocked, but in the end it did not affect them. work efficiency

Soon, the preliminary analysis was reported to Brunhilt.

"Your Highness, we can confirm that the... ring we are seeing so far is not a completely regular ring, but an elliptical circle. The shortest distance from the star surface of this galaxy is 1.28 astronomical units. 178 million kilometers. The longest point is 1.35 AU, which is 188 million kilometers."

In this era, an astronomical unit usually referred to the distance of a star from the sun of its host galaxy. For a long time, the broad positioning rights of the "astronomical unit" have been one of the reasons why the Empire and the Alliance have been fooled. Later, after the Galactic Civilization Council was established, the distance from Huaxu Star to the star was determined.

Brünnhilt quickly realized that this was not just a naturally habitable planet within the standard sunlight range from the star?

"What about the quality?" Ostana asked.

"It is still being analyzed, but the general length can be determined, which is between 10.5 billion and 10.7 billion kilometers."

"How on earth is such a wonder created..." Many people gasped, trying to create new burdens on the Dawn Angel's ecological balancer.

If it is just a spectacle seen with the eyes, the shock felt is emotional after all. However, once data is involved, when these shocks are transformed from sensibility to rationality, only then can we more fully appreciate the greatness of this solar ring. Of course, we can also better appreciate the greatness of the previous civilized generation.

"This is really an unimaginable power, a power like a myth." Brunhild sighed and said to himself: "One day, will our civilization also grow to such an extent? Really? Can we use such great power to transform the entire universe?"

Both the Alliance and the Empire, at least in terms of propaganda, will always deepen the unclear relationship between humans and the Enlightened Ones, and they will always confidently tell the people and all civilized races that as long as they follow the footsteps of humans, this Sooner or later the civilization of every generation will ascend to a higher realm.

Brunhildt certainly knew that this was a claim tactic. Merely relying on ancient statues in some ruins does not constitute absolute evidence of the inheritance relationship between humans and enlightened beings.

However, seeing the scene in front of her, even as tough and arrogant as she was, she couldn't help but start thinking about it.

The silver halo is like a platinum necklace hanging around the sun. And those greens and blues, those continents and oceans suspended in space, are like gems on a necklace.

This is such a fascinating wonder of the universe. However, it would be even more fascinating if this wonder was built by one’s own hands, right? ·

Miss Chief of Staff glanced at the lord who was deep in thought, continued to smile, and said in an unbiased pronunciation of the stick: "According to that person and that book, the universe has stopped."

King Suliuka's mood suddenly fell from the clouds of his dreams. He couldn't help but glance at the other party and said angrily: "Isn't "The Original Theory" already banned?"

"But haven't you seen it too?" Ostana said: "How else could you react so quickly?"

"Actually, there are a lot of pamphlets circulating on the black market. We have read them all." Miss Nelhana, who is responsible for the common sense of the team, quickly opened her mouth to make amends.

"A wise person should widely absorb all the latest trends of thought. I suggest that everyone read it. Even if they cannot accept it, they must learn how to live in it. I can understand the reason why the Ministry of Truth bans it, but I cannot accept it." Gia Firdau serves as the conscience of the team.

"So Gilly, do you suggest that I clean up the Ministry of Truth through the Privy Council?" Brynhilt said angrily.

Giafel said: "I always thought that it could at least be used as an internal publication and would not be banned entirely."

"I think this will be a good opportunity." Ostana said.

Seeing everyone looking at her, she shrugged and smiled, with a sly look in her red eyes: "Your Highness has just entered the Privy Council. Isn't this a good opportunity to establish his authority? Anyway, among the institutions under the direct control of the Privy Council, the Ministry of Truth It’s the most annoying thing. Even if it’s dealt with, not many people will object.”

"...Okay, girls, I know everyone is a little shaken by the shock of that giant structure in front of you, but can you go off topic without restraint in front of me!"

After all, Brunhildt himself felt that this proposal seemed quite good, but now was not the time to consider such a thing. In short, this little episode passed like this and did not evolve into an all-round attack by King Sulyuka and her best friend Knights on the Empire’s Ministry of Truth and the censorship model.

At this time, another officer came over to report that the most advanced unmanned deep space detector had circled the entire ring at sub-light speed, and could already ensure the number of "gems" on the "platinum necklace". .

"All, well..."

"Let's name it the natural module for the time being." Ostana said.

"Understood! There are a total of 254,000 natural modules. Each module presents a very standard cube, with a total area of ​​24 million square kilometers."

"It's equivalent to one-third of the Tire continent." Giafel said.

She was talking about the largest continent in Ruixing, the empire's hometown. Of course, it was also the birthplace of the empire's civilization. All the ancient civilizations in the history of the empire were born on that continent. After thousands of years of reproduction, development, collision and integration, the current Sacred Galaxy Empire was born.

But now, in this galaxy, on this huge ring-shaped building that surrounds the entire sun, are there nearly 100,000 cradles of the Tirello civilization?

Brünnhilt once again felt the unprecedented shock of being an enlightened being. She wanted to rub her temples, but she held back with her strong will and asked expressionlessly: "Can you confirm whether there are any living things?"

A few seconds later, someone reported again: "When approaching 10,000 meters above those natural modules, I felt obvious obstacles and electromagnetic interference, and I was unable to continue moving forward."

"Maybe there is a shield? And it is a shield that our detection equipment cannot capture?" Nelhana said.

"So, it cannot be ruled out that those continents and oceans are real. Maybe they are just projection images." Ostana said seriously.

Nelhana glanced at the other party helplessly.

Now we really can't rule out this possibility, it's just that normal people wouldn't, or wouldn't, think in that direction. In space, there are more than 200,000 land masses of 24 million square kilometers hanging, which is a miracle. If there were more than 200,000 big screens hanging...well, this would actually be a miracle, but it always feels like the style has dropped a lot.

"However, if the land on those natural modules is real. This ring alone can provide more than enough living space for one trillion people. Perhaps this is the biggest treasure in this star field, more than what we have discovered so far. Those few Gaias and a dozen naturally habitable planets add up to precious treasures. Is this the biggest trump card of the predators?" Giafel pondered.

"Hahaha, indeed, if our attack on the Devil's Labyrinth fails. Here alone, the plunderers can increase the population a thousand times in two hundred years. It's hard for me to imagine that by that time, our great What kind of nightmare will human civilization face? Such a great ancient creation should indeed be in the hands of the empire, which is the responsible behavior for the entire universe." Ostana said: "Your Highness, congratulations! This is indeed A discovery that can make the crown of the elected emperor shine even brighter!"

At this time, the dark red eyes of Ms. Chief of Staff also shone brightly. If her eyes were like sleeping "lava" under normal conditions, they were about to become "active volcanoes" now.

Brynhild shuddered, feeling that this guy was about to ask himself "when will he ascend the throne?"

All in all, if we follow the rules that have been passed down since the Age of Discovery, whoever discovers a galaxy will have priority in developing and colonizing it. Of course, after the establishment of the Galactic Civilization Council, there was finally written international public law. It is clearly stipulated that the country or company represented by the discoverer has ten years of priority development rights. If it can complete the construction of the specified colonization or permanent facilities during this period, it will automatically become its territory.

If it is a galaxy that has no development or immigration value at all, or if the development rights keep changing hands due to various political and commercial changes and have never been developed, it becomes the so-called "high seas".

Of course, for the empire, there is no problem of development rights changing hands. The big guys in the Privy Council and the Prime Minister's Office will definitely try their best to develop it as long as not all of them are bewitched.

"Your Highness, the predators should regard this place as the core of their rule. If the Great Khan Tomitelli is still alive, he should be hiding here. Let the Blizzard prepare to organize the landing." Ostana said.

"Tell them that backup will arrive soon. No matter what the situation is above, as long as they can observe it closely, they will know it." Giafel added, and then said to Brunhild: "If there are unrecognizable shields on those natural modules, you can try to use a force landing method. Of course, the safest way is to dock the ship at the edge of the silver ring and then move forward on foot. Your Highness, I apply to allow the subordinates to I will take command of the 14th Grenadier Regiment and the 121st Scientific Reconnaissance Unit as the second batch to land."

Under such circumstances, most of the generals who were born into imperial nobles were very keen to let cannon fodder troops composed of slaves and criminals go up to explore the way. They firmly believe that no matter how advanced the reconnaissance robot is, it is not as reliable as physical reconnaissance.

However, Brünnhilt and her sisters were never willing to do this. If anything happens, he always takes the first step. There are not even slave cannon fodders in the fleet.

"Understood. Let the hangars of each battleship begin preparations." Brynhilt looked at his chief friend, but said: "I will land in person!"

Before the generals and sisters were about to object, she said again: "Okay, it's settled. Such a sacred creation will be a creation of the empire from now on. You will not be prepared and dignified to choose the emperor. Let’s seize the honor of being the first to land, right?”

Now that Brünnhilt has reached this point, everyone can only accept the order except sighing in their hearts.

But at this time, before the main force of the fleet could advance, the forward reconnaissance fleet that had already approached the "ring" sent an emergency communication, saying that another spacecraft was approaching them. Now, the reconnaissance fleet has changed from a reconnaissance formation to a defense formation and is ready for battle.

"Other spacecraft? Is it the Predator?" the communications officer on the Dawn Angel asked.

"...It would be great if it was." Commodore Soback on the Buran had a complicated face.

"ah?"

"They are friendly warships. There are four destroyers in total, and they are the 16th Patrol Squadron affiliated with the Blue Star Community Expeditionary Command. The temporary commander is Lieutenant Colonel Horatio Wayne." Soback forcefully turned the "friendly" The pronunciation of the two words is emphasized: "The other side told us that they had arrived in this galaxy twenty-four hours ago. They are currently conducting a preliminary inspection of the ring. I hope we will not disturb you for the time being."

The communications officer didn't know what to say. In fact, when a giant dragon sees a mouse grinning at it to show that the road is blocked, it probably doesn't know what expression to show.

"They asked to speak directly to our commander." Soback said with a strange expression.

Hehe, a mere lieutenant colonel actually talks directly with the elected emperor? Do people on earth think their faces are big? The communications officer sneered. Just as he was about to say something sarcastic, Brunhildt's voice sounded behind him.

"Sir Soback, please connect the communication," she said.

Well, a lieutenant colonel is a lieutenant colonel. Speaking of which, when His Highness had an affair with the "God's Chosen Champion" across from him, he was only a lieutenant colonel. The communication officer's mind was spinning with these gossips that he would never dare to discuss on the Dawn Angel, and he was operating the terminal with quick hands and feet. Immediately afterwards, a light screen popped up, revealing a young officer with a tall, muscular body, a handsome and heroic appearance, and red hair.

"It is indeed Lieutenant Colonel Horatio Venn. In this expedition to the New World, he is the destroyer captain who has made the most merits on the Earth. He is probably promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the line of fire." Ostana Barr lowered her voice and said: " In addition, he is that person’s classmate and friend.”

This "Lava Sword" is indeed a walking encyclopedia of characters.

Brunhild glanced at the chief of staff out of the corner of his eye. However, your last sentence is so redundant.

At this time, Horatio Venn on the opposite side had already made a meticulous ninety-degree bow: "Greetings to you, Your Highness. I never thought that we would meet by chance in this galaxy that no one has ever discovered. It is really an honor for me. "

Brünnhilt smiled and saluted back: "Lieutenant Colonel Venn, I know you are a straightforward person, so let's open the skylight and speak frankly."

"As you wish, Your Highness." Wayne said loudly: "Our fleet has arrived in this system at 05:12 standard time on January 17th. There is a logbook to prove it. According to the "Galactic Exploration Convention" , the government of the Blue Star Community represented by the following has all the priority rights of exploration of all stars, planets, asteroids, satellites and unknown creations in this galaxy. Can you please keep all your warships and unmanned probes with the 'Ring' A safe distance of at least one astronomical unit?”