With the support of a ninth-level civilization, do you want me to believe in electronic gods?

Chapter 204 Small Universe

"...Level 8 civilization?!"

Chen Fan was startled by Song Ziliang's unusually serious look and words.

He pointed at the invisible film outside the porthole window and asked in a low voice: "Is this technology... very powerful?"

Song Ziliang nodded slightly: "You know about small universe technology, right?"

Chen Fan nodded in agreement.

If the sixth-level civilization can initially understand the rough space technology, then the small universe technology possessed by the seventh-level civilization is the master of space technology.

Needless to say, the technical content involved in creating a small universe belonging to civilization itself by cutting up the big universe.

Song Ziliang once again called up various observation data sent by Chen Fan before: "My previous judgment was not wrong. You should now be in a completely enclosed small universe with a diameter of slightly more than 100,000 kilometers."

"Conventional curvature engines cannot break the confinement of the cosmic membrane, so the starship will remain stationary."

"As for the starry sky and star images you see, they should be just shadows projected on the cosmic membrane."

"The scene you see should be based on this principle."

"Virtual shadow?" Chen Fan was slightly startled.

"Until I asked the teacher just now, he mentioned the latest research results of the Academy of Sciences on the EL13697101 universe."

If he remembered correctly, there was a complete isolation between the completely enclosed small universe and the large universe.

As if he thought of something, Song Ziliang's eyes suddenly lit up: "By the way, this approach is actually similar to that of a star battleship. If you regard the small universe itself as a planet, then the external control system is actually the battleship. body, and the small universe itself is actually the internal space of the battleship.”

Seeing Chen Fan stunned, Song Ziliang chuckled and continued: "Normally, this kind of technology can only be mastered by a ninth-level civilization, so I didn't think about it at first."

"This special situation has caused considerable difficulties for the research work of the Academy of Sciences. It is precisely for this reason that it took a lot of time to decipher the EL13697101 universe."

This is why Academician Song Ziliang was confused at first:
If Chen Fan is really in the small universe, then he will not be able to see the bright starry sky, and there will only be endless darkness in front of him.

"The cosmic membrane information interference technology can change the properties of the cosmic membrane, thereby making the cosmic membrane a 'transparent' film that allows information and matter to pass through."

"Due to various gravitational disturbances inside and outside the universe, almost all cosmic bubbles are constantly undergoing slight distortions and deformations."

It's like being in two completely different universes. People in the big universe can't see the scenes in the small universe, and people in the small universe can't see the scenes in the big universe.

"As long as the technology is passed, some advanced civilizations that have not mastered the cosmic membrane information interference technology can directly build various control devices on the surface of this tough cosmic membrane to achieve precise control of the interior of the small universe. It is a tricky way."

"But this cosmic membrane also has a benefit."

As he spoke, Song Ziliang stretched out his hand to call up a holographic image, which showed a small soap bubble-like structure that was constantly twisting and changing shapes: "Like the big universe, the small universe is also covered by a tough hyperspace membrane. It’s commonly known as the cosmic membrane.”

"But the EL13697101 universe is different. Its cosmic membrane is exceptionally stable and tough, like a hard shell."

"As for the changes in the sky you mentioned... I am more inclined to think that there is a problem with the external control device, and the information transmission path transmitted the picture of the control device failure into the small universe."

"The research on the EL13697101 universe is based on this technology."

"Yes, that's usually the case." Song Zidian nodded, "This change can be achieved through technical means."

"Normally, this technology is often used in the observation and exploration of an unknown universe. It can peek into the real information inside the universe from the outside without entering the unknown universe. This can greatly improve the efficiency of deciphering the bubble structure of the universe."

Song Ziliang's voice paused: "The small universe you are in now is in the same situation, but it is the opposite: external matter and information can freely enter the small universe, but the internal information and matter are restricted by the cosmic membrane."

Star battleships, as the name suggests, are large battleships built with some stars as the basic structure.

Planets, stars, neutron stars and even black holes can all be transformed into battleships by advanced civilizations as long as the technology is passed.

The combat power of this kind of battleship is quite terrifying. Among the main fleets of the People's Federation, there is a group of black hole battleships built with black holes as the basic structure.

Chen Fan thought for a moment and suddenly realized.

According to Song Ziliang, Varela is likely to be located in a huge starship based on a small universe!

After figuring out the specific situation, Chen Fan asked Song Ziliang the most critical question:
"Then...how should I get out?"

"There are two options." Song Ziliang said without any hesitation, "The more advanced method is five-dimensional jumping. Whether it is a hyperspace membrane or a large or small cosmic bubble, they are actually just celestial structures in five-dimensional space. As long as the starship is lifted into a higher High dimensions can naturally pass through these obstacles without any hindrance.”

"only……"

Chen Fan rummaged around the holographic projection on the main console and accepted Song Ziliang's words.

"The investigator's starship is not equipped with this function, right?"

Song Ziliang looked embarrassed and nodded slightly.

"The scale of the investigator starship is too small, and its main area of ​​activity is within the cosmic bubble. Dimension expansion is an extremely energy-consuming task. The small zero-point energy reactor on the investigator starship simply cannot support this consumption, so... …”

He coughed slightly and relieved the embarrassment on his face: "So I recommend you to use the second option."

"Wormhole."

Hearing this, Chen Fan looked at Song Ziliang in the holographic projection as if he were a fool.

"I remember what I told you just now, right?" "Varilla... no, it should be said that a [space-time trap] has been imposed on this small universe. The output power of the starship is insufficient to open the wormhole, and it cannot open the wormhole." Entering the transition state..."

Before he finished speaking, Song Ziliang's voice sounded again: "I didn't ask you to open the wormhole."

Chen Fan paused and his eyes suddenly widened: "You, you mean..."

Song Ziliang smiled and nodded:

"Have you ever heard of Stargate?"

……

Stargate.

Its real name should be ultra-large-scale permanent wormhole.

It is spread throughout the entire pan-universe controlled by the People's Federation. To put it simply, it can be regarded as a highway within the People's Federation.

The smallest stargates are huge structures that are tens or even hundreds of light years in size.

They are the true core transportation hubs within the People's Union!
Since it is a core transportation hub, the number of star gates cannot be too many.

In addition to some important departments having independently operating star gates, star gates in the pan-universe are often established in some relatively important places.

For example, space bubble cluster points and border areas.

As for why not more are built... The construction of star gates is a rather cumbersome matter. Let’s not talk about the large amount of resources and energy consumed during construction. The energy and materials to maintain its normal operation alone are not something ordinary civilizations can afford.

Under normal circumstances, on the premise of ensuring its own normal development, an eighth-level civilization can only support the subsequent consumption of a very large-scale star gate.

Naturally, such a large energy consumer cannot be built at will.

Therefore, when he heard Song Ziliang's words, Chen Fan's eyes that were originally widened circled again.

He would understand if the administration took some effort to remotely open a temporary small-scale wormhole for him.

But if you want to say it's a star gate...

Then he won't be sleepy anymore!
"What? Stargate?!"

Chen Fan straightened his back instantly: "Where did the star gate come from?"

"It's being built."

Song Ziliang responded cheerfully: "The situation in the EL13697101 universe is relatively complicated. The Academy of Sciences has specially approved a quota for a star gate."

"Although it's not officially completed yet, there's still no problem in opening a small wormhole for you."

Hearing this, Chen Fan's heart moved, and he couldn't help but think of his previous experience of "eavesdropping on gossip".

If I remember correctly, I think I heard it during the ascension ceremony in Varela City?
At that time, his attention was all on the gossip behind, and he didn't care about the stargate components mentioned by the transportation team.

Now it seems that this star gate was actually built for the EL13697101 universe! !
"Ahem..." Thinking of the gossip he had heard, Chen Fan coughed lightly, "Um, is it true that Director Moore owes that transportation team 500 credits?"

Song Ziliang was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed an expression as if he had seen a ghost: "How do you know this?"

Under Chen Fan's gaze, he hurriedly stood up and explained in the direction of the office door: "Director, I swear, I really did not spread this matter..."

Good guy, I bet the real owner is here too!
Chen Fan watched with amusement Song Ziliang's attempt to prove his innocence.

You're sweating profusely, bro.

The next second, Moir's calm voice came from the side: "Don't do this with me. Only a few people know about this. Could it be that I told Chen Fan personally?"

"Don't think I don't know, your kid has a criminal record!"

"The weird case of the year mentioned in the official forum where the investigators asked about illegal operations that resulted in permanent account bans was submitted by your kid, right?"

Song Ziliang's face froze, and he quickly glanced at Chen Fan in the holographic projection: "Director...how did you know about this?"

Chen Fan: "??!"

no? ! !

Why does this have to do with him? !
The smile on Chen Fan's face disappeared instantly.

What is this called?
When people sit at home, pots come from heaven?
"Then what..."

Song Ziliang looked at Director Moore next to him with sweat dripping down his face, and then at the expressionless Chen Fan in the holographic projection: "Chen Fan, the Star Gate side should give you a reply soon."

"There's nothing important. I'll hang up now."

Before he could finish his words, the holographic projection in front of him went dark, and an electronic synthesized sound came out.

"Cross-universe communications have been interrupted."

(End of this chapter)