Chapter 401 go home
Compared with ordinary radiation diseases, the genetic mutations generated in the bodies of the crew of the Yuyun spacecraft are irrecoverable. All existing gene repair drugs in human civilization are ineffective. This was known when Wang Hao obtained the results of gene sequencing data.
It is precisely because of this that the doctor on the Yuyun spacecraft was helpless against the pain of her companions. This has exceeded her knowledge range, and she does not have enough ability to deal with such lesions. Even Wang Hao, a top expert in civilization, cannot handle it for the time being.
Simply put, even if the crew of the Yuyun spacecraft were located in Blue Star, the temporary political and economic center star selected by the human civilization who fled here, the most advanced hospital in the capital city, and received the combined treatment of the best experts in the entire civilization, there was no way to alleviate or cure their disease.
From the moment this strange lesions begin to occur in their bodies, they are destined to die in pain.
Until now, Wang Hao has obtained a lot of critical information, but this is still not enough. There are several crucial questions that Wang Hao has not investigated clearly. These questions are, first, how does the disease occur? How many people will its mechanism affect? Second, how can this disease be cured?
Although it is now possible to determine that the disease is not contagious, Wang Hao still dares not take it lightly. If its pathogenic mechanism exists on a large scale in human civilization, that is, it will inevitably lead to a large number of human beings suffering from this disease, it is very likely that another turmoil will be triggered within humans. This is unbearable for the current human civilization.
"So...what exactly is the reason that all dozens of crew members in the Yuyun spacecraft have suffered from this disease? Is it a special space environment, or an undiscovered design flaw of the Yuyun spacecraft? Or is it a certain behavior of the crew?"
Wang Hao knew that his mission was far from over.
At this time, a meeting was underway, the largest planet in the Phoenix Galaxy, "New Jupiter", the third-ranked satellite in its mass, which is called the Blue Star.
The meeting was located in the Human Government Building of the Capital City. Participants included the senior government officials including Head of State Shen Qingyuan, heads of various departments, as well as many scientists, engineers and scholars.
This is undoubtedly a very high-standard meeting, and the meetings discussed generally are major events that concern the fate of the entire human civilization.
A gray-haired old man was meticulously reporting to the attendees: "According to the observations of the Phoenix Star real-time monitoring team and the joint research of scholars from the Star Evolution Research Institute, we agree that the instability of Phoenix Star is intensifying. Although it will not have a supernova explosion in a short period of time, we have reason to believe that it will have at least one more severe energy explosion in the near future."
The current head of human civilization, Shen Qingyuan, who was combed with meticulous hair and serious expression, was as hard and cold as a stone, tapped the table gently, interrupting the old man's report: "I want to know what impact this more violent energy explosion will have on the galaxy ecology."
The old man looked down and looked up the information, saying: "First, it will lead to a significant increase in the radiation intensity of interstellar space, the intensity of stellar wind, and the intensity of magnetic field disturbance. This will have a very significant impact on various interstellar spacecraft and directly affect all planets in the Phoenix Galaxy - including the Blue Star. Secondly, under the influence of the energy explosion of Phoenix, the new Jupiter and new Saturn will also undergo corresponding changes, thereby affecting the satellites orbiting them again. Our various activities will be severely affected."
"How long do you mean by the near term?"
"The specific time cannot be determined. This is a probable problem. According to our calculations, the probability of a violent energy burst within one year is as high as 85%. In two years, it is 99%.
Shen Qingyuan's expression did not change at all. He just wrote something on the paper with a pen, then put down the pen, and said with some emotion: "It seems that the Phoenix Galaxy does not welcome us."
Another old man with equally gray hair said with some pain: "This is not just a matter of welcome or not. Phoenix Star will be more and more frequent, and the intensity and frequency of energy explosions will be higher and higher. Although this will only bring some inconvenience to our activities and will not completely destroy us, they indicate that Phoenix Star has entered old age ahead of time, and it may end its life with the most gorgeous explosion at any time. And its death will surely bring us to bury."
The old man who spoke before said in a deep voice: "Old Li, don't be alarmist. According to our calculations, the possibility of a supernova explosion in Phoenix Star within a hundred years is only one-to-one.3 in ten thousand."
The old man named Lao Li was about to refute, but he was interrupted by a majestic voice.
"What you mean is that although the probability of a supernova explosion in Phoenix Star within a hundred years is low, it still exists? And, once a supernova explosion occurs, if we still stay here, there will be no possibility of surviving?"
Facing this voice, the old man dared not neglect and immediately replied: "It is indeed the case in theory. But head of state, you must understand that reality and probability are two different things. There is no need for us to advance the departure time for such a little probability. That is too hasty."
Shen Qingyuan was silent for a moment and nodded slightly: "A sharp sword is always hanging on our heads. But I want to know, since Phoenix Star is at risk of a supernova explosion in advance, why did we choose Phoenix Galaxy as our stopping location at that time?"
Faced with Shen Qingyuan's inquiry, the two old men looked a little embarrassed. In the end, the old man called Lao Li answered: "First of the Communist Party of China, our existing theoretical system cannot fully accurately predict every detail of star activity and evolution. First, our theoretical system is still incomplete, and second, observation technology limits our cognition. We chose this place because there were two giant gas planets in the Phoenix Galaxy and many satellites with abundant resources, but we did not notice the risks hidden above the Phoenix Star."
"Okay, now everyone knows the situation, so you can discuss what choice we should make. Should we continue to wait at a risk of one-three per ten thousand, and then set sail and return to the solar system after all the materials are collected, or will we set sail soon and leave this place that is not welcome?"
An official said, "I am the person in charge of the material reserves of the Yuanhang Plan. I will inform you about our material reserves progress: So far, 97% of the fuel collection has been completed, and 98.2% of the material collection tasks in total categories have been completed. Only some of the demands have been completed, such as No. 903 special steel, high-purity manganese ore, and certain rare gases, etc., have not been completed. It is expected that the collection will be enough in more than 30 years. In other words, even if we wait, we only need to wait for another thirty years at most."
Another official said: "It is well known that we are an entire civilization, not a single fleet. During the migration, it is expected that the total number of spacecraft will reach tens of millions. It is very difficult to coordinate with such a large number of spacecraft. Each set-up and docking will consume a lot of resources and time, and will bring many unnecessary risks. I tend to wait for a while, and after the materials are collected, I will sail directly to the solar system at one time without stopping."
A middle-aged scientist said: "From the risk control aspect, it is wise to stay in the Phoenix Galaxy and wait until all the materials collection tasks are completed before sailing. If you have to stop supplying due to insufficient materials during the long voyage, the risk must be more than one-three per thousand."
"I think the judgment of this matter cannot be simply measured by risk. The life and death of the entire civilization cannot be ignored even if the probability of one in 100,000 cannot be ignored. Even if the supply materials stop midway will bring us some risks, so what? It just wastes more time and continues to stay here. If the Phoenix Star explodes, our entire civilization will be destroyed."
Faced with this issue, people began a heated discussion. In the conference room, nearly a thousand participants were divided into two distinct factions, and these two factions were obviously prepared in advance and took out a lot of data and cases to support their arguments.
From morning to evening, more than ten hours have passed, and there has never been more than two-thirds of the supporters among these two views. If the number of supporters is less than two-thirds, it cannot be published as a decision of the conference.
The results of the three voting are the same. According to the law, when this happens, the head of state has the power to make a final decision.
So, after the third vote result was also released, the eyes of thousands of people in the entire conference room were all focused on Shen Qingyuan.
Shen Qingyuan seemed to have already had a curse. His expression did not change at all. He said to the congregation members as if he was announcing a small matter: "I decided to set sail and return to the solar system in a year. All units and departments should immediately formulate specific plans and make complete preparations in this year. The meeting will be dispersed."
The members of the congregation knew very well about Shen Qingyuan's leadership style and knew that once he made a decision, he would never change it, so no one tried to protest.
Whether it is supporters or opponents, they have to accept this reality at this moment.
Chapter completed!