Star Empire

"This, no matter how you look at it, it seems strange to rely on your own ideas to come up with such strange things, but...?!" In Cavinriel's mind, a vague line seemed to connect some What——"It seems...the final result of this matter may not be such a bad thing..."

"What?"

"Because you are obsessed with seeing the information structure clearly, but there happens to be something wrong with your eyes?" Cavinrel frowned, "This doesn't look like a coincidence."

"It is currently impossible to determine. Zhai Cahir used his own authority to activate part of the AI ​​underlying protocol before he fell into coma. Now it is only possible that he will no longer have an abnormal state and then come out. It is impossible for us to go in. This is not the same as the first time. , it is subjectively locked from the inside by high-authority beings. Unless you explode it with a space annihilation bomb just like you did when you exploded the spaceship before, but I guess Zhai Cahir can't withstand such an energy impact." Kalost replied road.

"In short...perhaps we may witness something this time." Cavernrel checked the time subconsciously, "Within the allowed distortion, the time is almost up, and we can report the results again...By the way, also There is a new soul interaction device, and there should be some progress."

"Then, I won't go this time." When the results report was mentioned, Caloust immediately took a dozen steps back.

"...There is no need for you. Moreover, why are you jumping one after another now? It's inexplicably strange. This is too childish and childish." Cavernrel glanced at Calost with a little strangeness, and then looked up. For a moment, above the direction of gravity, on the dome of the main hall of the frontline base, the calculation tasks of the two main scientific officers have now been stopped, and the holographic interface flying along the data axis of the information interaction area is obviously much sparser.

The gradually extinguishing holographic projection frame shows the structure of the dome more clearly. From the surrounding side walls upwards, silver arcs gradually replace the stiff edges and corners, and radial cantilevered limbs are connected with a golden circle in the center of the dome. The rings join together.

Cavinelle has seen the shape of this entity many times. Billions of light years away, there is a similar landscape in the originally dark deep sky, but it is much larger and more shocking.

"what's on your mind?"

"No, it's nothing." Cavernrel shook his head and deleted all the thoughts that happened by chance, "I'm going to hand over the results. You, Torres, and Eskett will direct the operations of the frontline base and material testing ground. Monitor Zhai Cahir’s vital signs.”

"Don't worry, I... know the priorities..."

A few minutes later, a shuttle silently slid out of the ejection track of the first connection area of ​​the frontline base, and was coerced by the Warp World Bubble to cross a distance of hundreds of millions of light years in just a few hours. The only reserved entrance and exit in this huge enclosed space.

Cavenriel once again saw the blockade laid by those weapons with destructive light floating around. However, from the intelligence brought by Kalost last time, we can know that the absolute blockade plan for the authority lock area added last time was too radical. Some of the requirements have now been revoked, so with the notification of the driver's authority identification system of the shuttle driven by Cavinriel, he directly crossed the blockade without encountering any obstacles.

After crossing the warped space blockade, even though the landscape did not change much, Cavernel felt a huge difference in atmosphere from the backgrounds on both sides.

If we look at it from the information level, what is the difference between the information structures on the two sides?

After connecting to the main network of the data collection network and greeting the two consuls, Cavinriel piloted the shuttle to quickly adjust its flight attitude and accelerate towards the local super galaxy group in the distance. Then, accompanied by a slight distortion of starlight, The humble little craft disappeared into space.

When Cavinriel arrived at the planet fortress in the center of the Grand Triangular Constellation, Vesrifan and Victorville were already waiting here. However, what surprised Cavinriel this time was that they were supposed to be lurking in the entire data collection network. The "arbiter" computer master and Isendel, who coordinate the operations of the entire federation, will also participate in this conversation at close range.

In the office space of Visrifan in the mantle of the planet, these two waves of federal senior officials who are usually separated by dozens or even tens of billions of light years gathered together again. In the hall illuminated by bright light, a group of people gathered together. A temporary conference table and four chairs were temporarily constructed, while the arbiter's main consciousness was suspended directly above the conference table in the form of an ever-changing illusory polyhedron.

"First of all, I would like to report that in the period since the last meeting, we have made some very significant breakthroughs in the blockade area, but there is also a... historic situation... but it is also cause for concern."

Cavinrel said while pointing to a sealed box behind him, "This is a crystal energy-accommodating alloy. It is the most perfect material that can coexist with crystal energy that we can currently create."

"Crystals can hold alloys?" Vidoville instantly became very interested in the contents of the box. "Cavenriel, you are saying that this material is like molecular accumulation charging armor, which can charge crystal energy." Join it to enhance some of your own attributes?"

"That's right, Archon." Cavernrel sent a report to everyone present. "Before reporting, we conducted a destructive test on a charged alloy block. The results currently available are Yes, after being charged with crystal energy, it has become immune to conventional physical and chemical erosion, and it can resist the regular attacks of virtual space caused by space annihilation bombs."

"It seems that this result is really amazing." Everyone present, including the arbiter, highly affirmed Cavinrel's research.

"However, the situation that I will talk about next can be said to be... something to worry about: the federal information collection network chief control technician, Cape Town Zhai Cahill, has shown symptoms similar to the information first stable state infection. Currently, he He self-locked himself in an emergency medical experiment module at the frontline base, and there has been no problem with life activities, but considering the survival probability of the advance troops and emergency teams, I cannot guarantee that Zhai Cahir will survive."

"What? What's going on? During the research process, you allowed him to violate safety regulations and have close contact with crystal energy?" Before Cavinriel finished speaking, Weisrifan immediately asked.

Although the information collection network has a high degree of automation, information computers have some unique features, that is, the more single the user and controller are, the higher the controller's control ability and will fusion ability are, and the stronger the computer's interaction ability is.

Zhai Cahill has been responsible for this part of the task for a long time. His ability to interact with the information computer host is better than anyone else. Therefore, Zhai Cahill plays a very important role in the federal information interaction work. At the same time, he is also an expert in this field. Information computers The automatic mode has a time limit. Once Zhai Cahir is away for too long, the entire network will be slowed down because the interaction speed of the master node is reduced.

The existing civilization network is not just a data network. It actually plays the role of a material communication network to a considerable extent. Therefore, although a considerable part of its performance is inherited from the original data network of civilization, the network path The allowable range of the communication protocol and the content that can be transmitted has been greatly relaxed - otherwise, any quantifiable error may block a very important transmission task.

"Your Majesty the Consul, please calm down first." Faced with Weisrifan's questioning, Cavinriel still maintained his previous attitude of neither being humble nor overbearing. "The current situation is not worth your energy and worry."

"...I hope." Weisrifan's response was a little cold, but her previously clenched hand relaxed again after a few hesitations.

"Before, I and your chief technical advisor Eisendel did some verification of the grand unified theory of information. We determined that the information fluctuations in the first stable state transcend all matter and physical laws. In recent observations, we can determine , most of the crystal energy we need to face in our work have very low activity. Even the crystal energy vortex body that caused the initial abnormality has a considerable part composed of "inerted" crystal energy, and their decay Very peaceful.”

"...In this way, our frontline base can be anchored so close to the crystal energy vortex for such a long time. If it is fully active crystal energy, a trace of overflow is enough to penetrate any of our bases without any influence. Defense, even though the current crystal energy is no longer so active in theory, its properties that surpass all things in the universe have not been weakened. In other words, in fact, our defense is not absolutely effective. As long as we are in the blockade area, You are affected by crystal energy radiation all the time."

Calvin paused, and seeing that Wei Ruifan's expression softened a little, he continued: "I tell you this because I hope you don't have to worry too much... We can be sure that Zhai Cahir is here He was not exposed to life-threatening crystal energy during this period. He did come into close contact with a crystal energy-charged alloy, but Eskett had determined that the crystal energy of that alloy only existed within it and was not exposed to the outside world. It releases radiation, and Zhai Cahir’s behavior does not seem to be caused by crystal energy contamination.”

"Isn't it caused by crystal energy?" Vidoville asked.

"Yes, Military Consul, we currently have too little research on the first stable state of information. We can only judge from the phenomenon first. The main manifestation of crystal energy contamination is the appearance of light golden crystal parts in the body. If you want to have this symptom It requires close contact with enough crystal energy, and Zhai Kaxi has not had this level of contact. Eskett's crystal energy perception ability and Torres' crystal energy damage immunity are also harmful to Zhai Kaxi. It has no effect, so it seems that the influence of crystal energy can be basically ruled out."

"Cavenriel, your final conclusion?" The "arbiter" who had been silent suddenly spoke.

"The cause of his abnormality should be another first stable state of information, which has always existed in the information computer and disturbed the surrounding materials."

Cavinrel directly threw out this argument. After waiting for a while and seeing that no one around him said anything, he continued his speech: "I have repeatedly confirmed with General Caluster that Zhai Cahill is in Crystal Energy Alloy He returned to the frontline base before the experimental sample was successfully produced. However, although he left at that time, projects that were closely related to him would have special nodes for constant contact, and he also knew the successful results immediately. ."

"Calust once mentioned that before he developed symptoms, he had a very strong obsession, that is, he hoped to use his own eyes to see clearly the interaction of information flow in the unified world of information, hoping to crack the technical black box in front of him. Then, he had problems with his eyes. The symptoms were that his eyes were burned by lavender illusory flames, the stability of his consciousness was reduced, and he suffered soul-level pain. The symptoms were similar, but the symptoms were different, so our first guess was that it was Zhai Cahir The inside of my body has been affected by the information computer for such a long time, and the existence of another first stable state of information accumulated has happened to be activated."

After a slight hesitation, Cavinrel finally did not reveal all the possibilities of the information disturbing the material.

"Your Excellency Weisrifan, I think Cavinriel's argument is very credible." Eisendel also expressed his opinion.

"I understand. Regarding what you said, there is another first stable state of information that is different from crystal energy. I temporarily agree and will find a way to further prove it later. However, Cavinriel, I want you to guarantee that, The frontline base must make every effort to ensure the stability and safety of Zhai Kahir!"

"This is my mission and obligation, Your Excellency." Cavernelle nodded seriously, "I have copied all the potentially useful knowledge and ideas within my authority to Caloust, and now the entire frontline base Almost all personnel were on standby for Zhai Cahir, and Calost and I were connected to a low-bandwidth line due to the permission lock requirement, but it was enough to spread the most basic information. I was aware of Zhai Cahir's situation at any time. If there is any distortion, I will rush back immediately."

"Well, Cavinriel, overall, you have made considerable progress over there. Here, for our first exchange of results and task commission, we already have the new soul research equipment you need. Considerable progress has been made. The current results of this project are a test machine and a No. 1 machine. They have undergone enough tests to confirm that the design specifications have been met." Weisruifan said, his eyes couldn't help but reveal Show some pride.

"That's great, Your Excellency!" After hearing the news, Cavinrel suddenly became excited. "I have used experimental clones to study the functional relationship between time and space and stability of the soul under the irradiation of crystal energy, but due to the inability to Quantification cannot give accurate results. If the new equipment can work according to the design specifications, then the life form of the entire Federation may be sublimated as a result!"

"With a pure logic module, I would like to express my affirmation to this meeting." The arbiter computer made the final assessment of the meeting in its ever-quiet voice.

"Cavenriel, please wait a moment." After the meeting, Isendel called out to Cavinriel who was eager to rush back to work at the test site.

"What happened?" Looking at Isendel's expression, Cavinriel couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"How do you explain the changes in the information body after the fusion of crystal energy and alloy?" Eisendel asked, "According to the tests you did and your inference, it is that the basic information elements are stacked like atoms. Did the combination produce different forms of expression to form everything in the world, or was the information entangled in a more bizarre way, and the final decisive information expression finally determined the attributes of everything?”

"...I can't answer this question accurately for the time being, but judging from my inference, I am inclined to the latter." After a long period of careful consideration, Cavinriel finally answered,

"The concept of basic information element is defined from our own perspective. It may indeed have scope of application, but this concept is a constraint for the unified theory of information. Outside the universe, the theory The endless sea that can accommodate all known and unknowable existences and non-existences can generate any possibility we can think of. There is no concept of "foundation" in that ocean..."

"When it changes to the direction of order, the concepts formed may also be different. Even if we can really analyze the universe from an information perspective and find this kind of information element that we think cannot be divided again, it is difficult to guarantee theoretically Other universes that exist also follow these findings. In my personal opinion, the basic information element concept may be applicable to the macroscopic universe, which is conducive to allowing most citizens to have a relatively relaxed acceptance space, but it is not conducive to the progress of subsequent research. I suggest you The latter method of explanation is adopted as the final theory.”

"I understand, but... maybe for a long time in the future, we will have to focus on consequentialism first... After a new system appears on a large scale, the research and understanding we have carried out for a long time may not be able to take everything into consideration. Gui...We can only judge whether it is applicable, but it may be difficult to directly define whether it is correct..."

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In the isolated area of ​​the third hexagram, the huge Star Crown-class battle leader was quietly connected to the new site connection area created by Zhai Cahir for testing materials, and inside the spacecraft, Kavin Riel's proving grounds.

So far, judging from the reports of Calust and Eskett, Zhai Cahir's vital signs are quite stable, and Eskett used his special sense to feel a slight decrease in Zhai Cahir's pain. . After hearing such news, Cavinriel was able to breathe a sigh of relief and focus on his research.

With the help of new equipment, namely the quantifiable soul manifestation device, Cavinriel finally extracted for the first time from his previous experimental subjects a physical soul that could be observed and quantified, instead of a physical soul like The same as the data in a memory that cannot be parsed. You know that it is in it and it actually exists, but you cannot perform any additional operations on it. You can only input and output the results according to the black box rules.

It was also under this kind of equipment that Cavinriel observed for the first time the interaction, influence, promotion and annihilation of crystal energy and soul. What are the clear parameters and containers such as the degree of soul mutation and the degree of soul stability? The actual changes in the light blue phantom spirit body in the device allowed Cavinriel's mathematical model to quickly take shape. At the same time, Cavinriel also had a conjecture about the successful development of this device: the soul is data and information. , is an entity that is difficult to describe physically but does exist. Its properties have been used to demonstrate crystalline properties, and in turn can be demonstrated by crystalline properties.

The quantifiable operation of the soul shows that the Federation's soul technology has reached the edge of the information level, but no one has thought of using this idea to expand the results before.

So, among the existing technology systems of the entire federation, how many of them are already on the edge of information unification but are not known about it? Or, in other words, it is a black box theory that can be explained by it being no longer absolutely attached to matter... How many existences will there be that the Federation has never cared about before?