It was not until two o'clock in the afternoon that the captain's meeting was all over. Zheng Jian and Bruce, who were downstairs, saw Ivan going downstairs and hurried over.∷

"captain!"

"Why are you here?" Yifan was a little surprised. It is logical that Zheng Jian should be in the logistics department. As for Bruce, he should prepare supplies to board the ship at this time, why are both waiting for him here?

Although Ivan failed to achieve his goal since Pluto's return, this navigation in the starry sky has benefited Russia and astronauts a lot. More importantly, the American Hades spacecraft disappeared after encountering the Gaia civilization, which proves the accuracy of Ivan's return order. Ivan, who returned to Earth, was very uncriticized and criticized, and even won great honor for his feat of this navigation.

In order to commend Ivan's contribution to the country and mankind, the Russian President once again awarded Ivan the title of "Russian Hero", and his military rank was promoted from the previous colonel to major general. The Earth Space Fleet was established, and Ivan and his Starry Sky undoubtedly became the first to join the fleet. However, due to the organization and regulations of the Earth Space Fleet, Ivan handed over his command of the Starry Sky, becoming the captain of the Forward Space Spaceship and the commander of the Second Fleet.

The Second Fleet is just a organization. In addition to ground bases and combatants, the second fleet now has only one spacecraft. Of course, according to the establishment of the Second Fleet, the entire fleet should not take long. When the subsequent spacecraft is put into service, the Second Fleet will be worthy of its name.

Zheng Jian quickly explained to Ivan a few words. When he learned that the logistics department had delayed their material preparation for one day, Ivan's poker face became even more gloomy.

Without saying a word, Ivan took Zheng Jian and Bruce to his office at the headquarters, picked up the phone and dialed the number directly. After the other party answered the phone, Ivan said a few words in a cold tone. Then he hung up the phone.

"There is no problem with Chekf."

Zheng Jianyixi really needs evil people to be beaten by evil people. He had been working in the logistics department for a long time but couldn't do it. The captain solved it with just one call. Thinking of the face of Chekov and the cold tone of Ivan calling just now, I'm afraid this old guy was shocked.

"Then Captain, I'll go again." Zheng Jian and Bruce saluted Ivan. Just as they were about to say goodbye, Ivan stopped him: "Zheng! Bruce, you guys wait a moment."

Turning around incomprehensible, Zheng Jian and Bruce were about to say that it was getting late now, and if they didn't go to the logistics department, it would be too late. Ivan told them that Chekov would send the supplies directly, and they didn't have to go there, just accept them later.

"You are all here, and the fleet headquarters just gave us a mission." Ivan said, motioning for them to sit down.

"Task?!" Zheng Jian and Bruce were shocked and were also happy. They have been looking forward to the task these days, but who would have thought that the task would come down so quickly.

"Captain, are we going to the moon?" Bruce asked excitedly.

Ivan shook his head. When Bruce felt a little disappointed when he thought it was another training task, Ivan said: "We don't go to the moon, we go to Mars."

"Mars!" Zheng Jian and Bruce were surprised at the same time, and couldn't help but look at each other. None of them expected that their mission was to go to Mars.

"Is it a Mars base?" Zheng Jian couldn't help but ask. The Earth Space Fleet built a base on the moon and will also build a base on Mars in the future. This is what they, middle and senior officers, know about. But the problem is that the moon base has just begun to be established, and it will take several years to complete the base. As for the Mars base, this is just a plan on paper, and it is unknown when it will start. Could this plan be advanced? Will it be necessary to start building a Mars base from now on?

"It's a base, but not a fleet base." Ivan looked at the two deputy and explained: "According to reliable information, there is a high-strength material on Mars, the best material for building the hull and engine of a new spacecraft. The Earth Alliance headquarters requires the Earth's Space Fleet to cooperate to build an ore collection base on Mars, and our Progress spacecraft will undertake transportation and auxiliary work."

“When will we set out?”

"It will be no more than next month's 5th at the latest. The key is that scientists at the Earth Alliance headquarters will take a little longer to prepare. After all, the necessary facilities required for the collection base have not been fully in place."

"I understand!" Zheng Jian and Bruce stood up at the same time. Now there is only less than half a month before next month's 5th. There is indeed not much time. Moreover, this operation is not all military operations in nature, but no matter what, this is the second space fleet and the best practical exercise for all the soldiers of the Forward spacecraft. Moreover, their captain is the famous Ivan. Thinking of this, they all look forward to the arrival of the departure time.

A few days later, scientists and some equipment from the Earth Alliance arrived at the Second Fleet's base one after another. The Forward spacecraft was larger than the original Pioneer spacecraft, and its storage compartment could fully accommodate these equipment and personnel. After all preparations were completed, the Forward spacecraft successfully took off and arrived in the low-Earth orbit of the Earth's space. It began to activate the air-enabled thermonuclear fusion engine, and then advanced to Mars at an extremely high speed.

"This is the universe..."

On the bridge, looking at the deep universe in front of him and the countless galaxies, Zheng Jian couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The Progress spacecraft was the first time to carry out a space mission. In addition to Ivan, most of the people on the ship had only experienced this kind of navigation in the simulation cabin. However, the simulation cabin was a simulation cabin after all, and the real scene could not be compared with the scene in front of him. At this time, Zheng Jian felt that what Ivan had told them about, the insignificance, helplessness and loneliness of navigation in space was not only him, but also Bruce around him.

Sitting in the command chair in the middle of the bridge, Ivan also felt in his heart that he, who had served as the captain of the Starry Sky, could feel the difference of the spacecraft he was commanding now than anyone else. Compared with the Starry Sky, although the size of the Forward is similar, its internal facilities, power engines, and weapons it equipped are incomparable to the Starry Sky before. Although the Starry Sky has been modified and has artificial gravity and a small ecological balance circle. However, the Forward not only has these, but also has an ecological circulation system that even Americans do not have. This technology is unique to the Chinese. Now several other spacecraft of the Space Fleet are installing this system. This is one of the main reasons why the Forward, which already has an ecological circulation system and has such rich experience as Ivan, is sent out as an auxiliary to establish a Mars ore collection base.

In addition, the Progress spacecraft does not carry missiles like the Starry Sky, but it has a more powerful weapon: electromagnetic guns. In space, the power and range of electromagnetic guns, including speed, are much stronger than ordinary missiles. Once the Progress two electromagnetic guns are activated, they can accurately hit the target within a distance of more than 10 times the range of ordinary missiles, and instantly destroy the target with its powerful kinetic energy.

In addition, the Forward spacecraft has several other killer weapons. After being the captain of the Forward, Ivan couldn't help but be amazed at the power of the Chinese technology, and was also worried about his motherland.

The Progress spacecraft flew away from Earth and headed towards Mars. A few days later, Zheng Jian and others, including several scientists who boarded the ship, gradually adapted to sailing in space, and all the work on the spacecraft was also organized under the command of Ivan.

"Come a cup of coffee?" Bruce asked Zheng Jian who was on duty with coffee.

"Thank you, I'll drink tea." Zheng Jian waved his hand. As a Chinese, he was always not used to drinking coffee, and he still felt that tea was more thirsty for drinks.

Shrugging his shoulders, Bruce picked up his coffee and took a sip, then looked at the starry sky in front of him and said, "Now I really admire our captain. I was amazed when I saw the universe on the first day, and I was a little curious the next day. I got used to it when the third day passed. Now I was almost indifferent to this scene. It is said that our captain once set a record of the longest stay in space, and it took more than two years to go back and forth to Pluto. I really don't know how he overcomes this in such a long time."

As he said that, Bruce reached out to point at the starry sky in front of him. Zheng Jianxiao was about to answer the conversation, but a red dot suddenly lit up in the center of the screen. He was shocked in an instant, because this red dot could not represent other natural celestial bodies. Only artificial spacecraft that moves forward quickly will do this. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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