Super Copy of Great Power Technology

"According to the detection information sent back by the unmanned probe, there is liquid water, an electromagnetic shield, a thick atmosphere, and even a large number of plants and animals on Proxima Centauri b, making it very suitable for transformation into a second home for humans."

The expedition fleet's voyage to the Proxima Centauri system will traverse a vast distance of 4.3 light-years. Even with the aid of a stellar flow passage to shorten the journey, it will still take at least three months to reach its destination, Proxima Centauri b. Furthermore, this voyage marks humanity's first crossing of a stellar flow passage, and the dangers involved are immeasurable. To mitigate risks and avoid excessive personnel losses, only eight human astronauts will participate in this expedition.

The remaining personnel shortages will be filled by intelligent robots. Of course, in critical moments, these intelligent robots can also be remotely taken over by astronauts and researchers on Earth to deal with unforeseen crises. Even now, I am wearing a brain-computer interface device produced by Ruida Technology, remotely controlling an intelligent robot to provide on-site reporting for everyone.

Alright, the departure ceremony is about to begin, so I won't waste any more time. First up is the flag-raising ceremony. As you can see, a flag-guarding team of nine intelligent robots has arrived, escorting the bright red national flag towards the flagpole at the front of the deck…”

The live broadcast camera then switched back to the ceremony site, where nine intelligent robots, dressed in uniform white uniforms, marched in unison towards the flagpole at the front of the deck. The lead robot carried a bright red five-star flag. After reaching the flagpole, the robot flag-bearing team skillfully hoisted the flag, raised it, and saluted. Their movements were swift, precise, and perfectly synchronized. If it weren't for the indicator lights on their chests identifying them as robots, one might mistake them for a professional flag-bearing contingent.

As the majestic national anthem resounded and the five-starred red flag slowly rose, the eight astronauts and numerous intelligent robots present simultaneously raised their hands in salute, creating a solemn and moving scene. The online livestream, which had been densely packed with comments since it began, vanished instantly, leaving only a few foreign viewers typing a series of question marks, wondering why the livestream of a flag-raising ceremony had become so quiet. How could these viewers, living in Western countries and accustomed to a more relaxed education system, possibly understand the significance that the five-starred red flag and the "March of the Volunteers" represent to the vast number of Chinese people?

After the flag-raising ceremony, an official astronaut representative delivered a speech. This astronaut, Zhang Zongheng, was around forty years old, of medium build, with a standard square face. He exuded composure and spoke with a steady, powerful voice, displaying the demeanor of a general. "Hello everyone," he began, "I am astronaut Zhang Zongheng, and also the supreme commander of this expeditionary fleet. China's manned space program began at the end of the last century, but the first real manned spacecraft launch was in 03. I still remember when I was in middle school, one day the school gathered all the teachers and students in the school auditorium to watch Shenzhou V live..."

After the official astronauts' speeches, Xie Duanyang, representing Ruida Aerospace, took the stage to emphasize the significance of this expedition to the Proxima Centauri system for all of humanity. He described the bright future of some humans migrating to Proxima Centauri b, establishing a second home for humanity. This stirred the emotions of many viewers in the live broadcast room, who longed to board the Proxima Centauri migration spaceship immediately and embark on the expedition with the fleet.

Following the speeches by the two astronaut representatives, a unique and unprecedented naval review took place. Hundreds of spacecraft of varying sizes and designs marched in formation past the live broadcast cameras, heading towards the deep and distant reaches of space. Meanwhile, reporter Wang Jing temporarily acted as a commentator, providing brief introductions to each spacecraft appearing on camera.

At this time, the viewership ratings of CCTV-1 and CCTV-10, which were broadcasting live, skyrocketed, even surpassing those of the evening's prime time slot. The number of online viewers in various online live streaming rooms also increased rapidly, with barrage comments and gifts densely packed, almost obscuring the entire video window. Without some settings adjustments, this could even hinder viewing.

"Is this our Chinese interstellar expedition fleet? It's really awesome!"

"That ship that just passed by, was it a space battleship? With so many long and short cannons, it must have been incredibly powerful!"

"Wasn't the purpose of this trip to the Proxima Centauri system scientific research? Why are there space warships accompanying us? Are we going to fight aliens?" "This is the first time humanity has visited a star system outside our solar system. It's hard to say whether we will encounter any dangers. Bringing a few warships for self-defense is only natural."

"These spaceships are so cool! They make me want to be an astronaut and pilot a spaceship, traversing the universe!"

"Becoming an astronaut is not easy. You need at least a master's degree in aerospace-related fields, and you must be in excellent physical condition. You can't have nearsightedness, acrophobia, motion sickness, or other illnesses. Getting selected is no easy feat."

"The Chinese have actually built a space warship, blatantly violating the relevant provisions of the United Nations Outer Space Treaty regarding the peaceful use of outer space. They must be severely punished!"

"Haven't you Chinese always touted your love of peace? Why are you developing military capabilities in space and posing a threat to other countries?"

"Hey, two foreigners have snuck into the live stream and are spewing nonsense! Where are the moderators? Kick them out right now."

"Times have changed. When humanity first entered space and was still developing and utilizing near-Earth space, orbits were limited and we were too close to the ground. A slight mistake could cause a space disaster, so we naturally had to use space peacefully and not develop space weapons. Now, China has mastered interstellar travel technology and is about to embark on expeditions to other star systems. If we continue to adhere to treaties and not develop space military power, are we going to rely on space transport ships or research vessels to fight aliens and colonize other star systems?"

"Exactly! Humanity is about to enter the interstellar age. How can we protect ourselves without developing space weapons and space warships? You don't think aliens are as peace-loving as us Chinese, do you?"

……

The naval review lasted for over half an hour before concluding, with the Proxima Centauri being the last to depart. At the captain's command, over a dozen massive engines ignited at the stern, spewing blue flames and propelling the ship slowly into deep space. The live broadcast then switched off, returning to the CCTV studio, where the two hosts and invited aerospace experts began casually discussing and analyzing the composition of this interstellar expedition fleet and the roles of its various spacecraft. (End of Chapter)