Super Copy of Great Power Technology

Three months later, radar operator Tian Qingshan was on duty in the radar monitoring room as usual. On the wall in front of him hung more than a dozen screens, displaying radar images of the distant edge of the solar system simultaneously. Thanks to the zero-latency characteristic of the quantum communication system, Tian Qingshan could see real-time radar scan images of the edge of the solar system even though he was far away on Earth.

"Ah—another boring day, Dashan. When will this ever end, staring at these empty radar screens every day?" Chu Yue, Chu Yue's partner, stretched and complained listlessly.

"It should be soon. According to the General Staff's calculations, the first advance fleet of the Sirius people should arrive in our solar system within this month. Let's stay alert and keep a close eye on the screen so as not to miss any signals from the alien fleet."

"How could we possibly miss enemy ship signals? These computers in front of us are equipped with the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. Once an unfamiliar scanning signal appears on the radar screen, it will mark the target and sound the alarm immediately. With such a loud alarm, it would be difficult for us to miss it."

"Yes, that's true. Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more advanced. It can perform everything from remote reconnaissance and enemy detection to assessing the enemy situation and formulating combat plans. The two of us sitting here are mainly here to monitor the situation. If the AI ​​system malfunctions and misses a report, we can fill in the gaps."

"The technology is getting more and more advanced now. At the first line of defense on the outer edge of the solar system, thousands of space warships have been assembled. They are all unmanned warships, without a single operator on them. They rely entirely on intelligent AI to automatically control the deployment. This was unthinkable before."

"They're not exactly unmanned warships. There are still some operators on those ships, but they're not human. They're intelligent robots that humans remotely control. During the military exercises, you and I both tried it. Wearing a special brain-computer interface device, we remotely controlled the intelligent robots. We could synchronize the robots' vision, hearing, smell, and touch to achieve an immersive experience and perform various operations as if they were our own arms. In that state, what's the difference between us and actually being on a warship?"

"There are still differences. With the entire ship under remote control, the life support equipment of the space warship can be removed, saving on construction costs and energy expenses. When the space warship sets sail, it doesn't need to carry large amounts of food, fresh water, and compressed air. Instead, it can free up space to carry more shells. In critical moments, this kind of unmanned warship can also launch a desperate charge and self-destruct to take the enemy ship down with it, without worrying about personnel casualties."

Just as the two were chatting, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded in the radar monitoring room, and all of the dozen or so radar screens in front of them lit up red.

"This is... the vanguard fleet of the Sirius people, invading the solar system. Old Chu, quickly sound the alarm! I'll call headquarters immediately to report." Hearing the alarm, Tian Qingshan jumped up, his drowsiness instantly gone. He immediately sprang into action, determining the number and size of the enemy ships, and called headquarters to report.

The next moment, a piercing alarm sounded throughout the camp, and a deep voice roared through the loudspeakers, "The Sirius Fleet has invaded the solar system. All personnel are on high alert. All soldiers and commanders, please immediately take your designated positions and remotely land on the space warships. The space war is about to begin. Please note that this is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill."

Upon hearing the alarm and broadcast, countless soldiers and commanders who were resting or training immediately dropped what they were doing, jogged to their designated locations, put on brain-computer interface devices, remotely logged into a space warship, and participated in this space war.

In reality, the Sirius fleet that emerged from the Starflow Channel consisted of only 72 warships, primarily reconnaissance vessels. These were generally small in size, representing only a small enemy force with very limited combat power, hardly warranting a full-scale human fleet deployment. However, this was humanity's first encounter with alien warships, and the weapons and combat capabilities of the opposing ships were entirely unknown. To ensure success, deploying more warships to participate in the conflict was understandable.

At this very moment, far at the edge of the solar system, at the entrance to the star channel leading to the Sirius system, dozens of pitch-black, grotesque alien warships—completely contrary to human aesthetics—suddenly appeared in the void of space. Thanks to the blackening treatment on their surfaces, the alien warships blended perfectly into the surrounding darkness, making them extremely difficult to see. The Sirius people seemed to lack the concept of radar stealth; these warships hadn't undergone any stealth treatment, making them exceptionally clear on radar screens.

Upon receiving a radar alert, soldiers on Earth remotely log into intelligent robots and control their warships to launch an attack, which takes some time. However, the artificial intelligence system has already analyzed intelligence, confirmed the state of war, and then controlled pre-positioned space mines and floating space gun emplacements in the nearby airspace to launch the first wave of attacks on the alien spacecraft.

The space mine is a brand-new space weapon developed by China's military industry in the last six months. It's only about the size of a basketball. Inside, it contains a high-yield bomb. Several small plasma engines are mounted on its circular outer shell, allowing it to move freely in the microgravity environment of space. While its flight speed isn't particularly high, its small size, stealth, and powerful destructive force are its strengths. Once it approaches an enemy ship, it automatically detonates, using the shockwave and fragmentation to destroy the vessel.

Space-based floating turrets utilize large meteorites readily available in space, which are then modified and reinforced to mount electromagnetic or laser cannons. Once an enemy warship passes through the nearby airspace, a surprise attack can be launched.

Space mines and floating space cannons are relatively inexpensive to manufacture, and humanity has produced and modified large quantities of both types of weapons in the past six months. Near the entrance to the Starflow Channel alone, thousands of space mines and hundreds of floating space cannons have been placed. When all of them are activated, the scene is a dazzling display of lasers and deafening fire; the explosions illuminate this small area of ​​space as if it were daytime. Dozens of enemy space warships are completely engulfed in the flashes of fire, making it impossible to assess their exact damage. Of course, the enemy ships are not to be underestimated; upon being attacked, they immediately activated various mechanized weapons to launch a counterattack. (End of Chapter)