How the Zergs were Made

Chapter 559: Nuclear Battleship

The confirmation of nuclear fusion theory broadened the thinking of the scientific research team headed by Dops. Although it is only uncontrollable nuclear fusion, it can still be used. After many discussions, the reaction formula of nuclear fusion was finalized. The method is to use hydrogen nuclei to react with boron 11. Although the reaction is difficult and the energy produced is small, it does not produce gamma rays and neutrons, but only alpha particles. It is safe and clean, and is very suitable for use as a power source for warships.

"In this way, the problem of the thruster will be solved. Considering the protective armor, ammunition load, personnel quality, etc. of the space battleship, the maximum speed can be maintained at least one-tenth of the speed of light. Our next work item is It can be handed over to the actual test team, and they will make this nuclear pulse engine practical as soon as possible."

After the results were finalized, most academic members fell asleep without saying hello. They were really tired.

A sleepy academic member walked up to Dopps and asked.

"...Does the amoeba also use this propulsion technology?"

"We're just going to do our best and do our best."

Dops can't answer this question, he can only wait for time to verify, he can only hope that the amoeba uses this kind of propulsion technology, so that they have shortened the distance a lot.

Time is passing by every minute, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Carters on the space construction project side are also very anxious. They have designed the keel according to Myron's instructions. For the developed nuclear pulse engine, they have produced no less than tens of thousands of design blueprints. Because no one knows how powerful the nuclear pulse is, so many blueprints have been designed.

However, even if the design is good, the nuclear pulse engine has not yet come out.

Until a certain radio operator received a radio message from Soli.

"Received a telex signal from Soli! It is the structural blueprint of the nuclear pulse engine! In addition, there are two new weapons, the laser and the electromagnetic gun!"

"Engineering designers are at their positions, and it's time to show our talents!"

Engineers and designers from all over the asteroid belt picked up their pens and papers one after another. The current electronic technology of the Carter civilization is just in its infancy. Let alone the touch-screen numerical control, even the computer memory of the spacecraft is not necessarily smarter than humans on Earth. The mobile phone has a lot of memory.

Relying on radio communication and telex, they built a simple radio network among each other.

It was in such a crude design environment that engineering designers began to design the first space battleship in history for their civilization.

The battleship was quickly finalized, because there were design records, and engineering designers could find a design that fit the problem from a large number of design materials.

In order to be more efficient, designers have optimized the structure of the nuclear pulse engine in the design.

"The large fission reactor can be removed and replaced with a small fission reactor to maintain the electric field at the initial stage of the nuclear fusion reaction. The plasma of the nuclear pulse engine itself is a natural energy source. We can use the waste heat of the inner wall of the nuclear reactor and the cooling agent to reduce the temperature difference. Generate electricity."

"But this is not very efficient. I propose to change it to a ring structure to make the plasma move and cut the electromotive force generated by the magnetic field lines in the magnetic field to generate electricity."

Then the plasma was originally gathered into a spherical structure and transformed into a ring shape, so that nuclear fusion plasma can be used to generate electricity, and at the same time it can be propulsed, killing two birds with one stone, reducing the mass of large fission reactors, and the spare mass It can carry more weapons, cooling agents, shells, etc., or it can be used for other things.

Later, the Carters thought about the safety of warships sailing at high speed.

"A ship sailing at high speed is very dangerous, especially if it is sailing at one tenth of the speed of light, even a small stone is very dangerous. We need a shield."

"The energy shield in sci-fi movies and TV shows is simply impossible to realize. We are discussing reality, not fantasy."

"I don't want to talk about that kind of thing. It's impossible to think about it with your thighs. Energy is not a robot. How can it be possible to run wherever you want?" Concept, "The shield I want to say is a volatile substance, which exists on the bow of the warship. During the voyage, it collides with free atoms in the universe, causing the internal energy to increase and volatilize, so that it can form The gas flow prevents the spaceship traveling at one-tenth the speed of light from being corroded by cosmic atoms."

According to the author's description, the engineering designers quickly embodied the design on the drawings.

"With this design, the bow of the battleship will be very large, and its shape will be similar to that of a nuclear bomb cloud."

This kind of shield is only to block the free atoms in the universe. If it encounters a meteorite the size of a stone, this kind of volatile shield does not have much protective effect. The only thing that can be relied on is the armor of the battleship itself.

"In addition, prepare for defense against high-energy rays in front of the spacecraft. Such a fast speed will inevitably lead to an increase in the frequency of light. Even low-frequency visible light is equivalent to high-frequency rays for a spacecraft traveling at high speed."

"That's right, this is the place to pay special attention to."

...

When this sample design drawing was sketched out, the subordinate immediately delivered it to Myron.

"You don't think about life support?" Myron asked.

"That's not necessary, that would be a waste of the effective load of the battleship."

"Add it." Myron said.

"Uh...why?"

Myron said, "You didn't consider the physical and psychological health of the crew of the battleship. Keeping them in the battleship for a long time is a kind of suffering for them."

"A room was specially set up on the battleship to grow some plants, which not only used to circulate the air, but also allowed the crew to get a certain degree of psychological relief."

The subordinate thought for a while and agreed with Myron's words.

"Understood."

"By the way, how far has the signal plan been implemented?" Myron continued to ask.

"Halfway has been broadcast, these low-frequency radio satellites are stably revolving around the stars, and they will become our eyes on the space battlefield, precisely locking the enemy's position." The subordinate reported truthfully.

"Can you guarantee that they will have the effect expected by the plan?"

"It is already being tested. The latest test results can accurately locate a meteorite with a diameter of one light brake and a diameter of three kali."

Myron thought for a moment and asked.

"Can it be improved?"

"Yes, but there is an upper limit to the speed of light. As the distance increases, there may be a significant delay in the information transmitted by the satellite."

Myron can accept this question. It is better to have information than to have no information.

"Delay doesn't matter. I'm afraid I don't know the enemy's movements at all. Not having intelligence is the most taboo thing in war."

"The order continues. All the engineering ships in the Space Corps will go all out to produce space warships. We are still far from the planned number of 200,000 warships in service. We must speed up."

"yes!"