Huayu 05, our science fiction movie universe

Chapter 666 Epilogue to Operation Red Sea
Although the artificially created storms did not completely solve the red tide problem as expected, they did buy more time for the Zhongsha base and coastal defense forces.

The mission to protect the Zhongsha base has been completed; now they must fight tooth and nail to prevent the red tide from spreading further.

Fortunately, at this time, some personnel and supplies from the Chinese mainland arrived, allowing the exhausted base soldiers to rest and be replaced by support personnel.

Faced with the mutated red algae that had become less aggressive and were entrenched in NSQD, they have adopted a new solution this time.

For example, salvage boats can be used to cut and salvage the red algae, and then the equipment on board can be used for physical or chemical treatment to eliminate its harmfulness.

However, once the salvage ship entered the polluted waters to carry out the salvage, the red algae seemed to be endless and could never be cleaned up.

The area covered by red algae is even expanding further.

"This can't go on like this!"

Chu Yan, who was not piloting the [Longbo] but instead using the [Jiaolong] mecha to help clean up the red algae, couldn't help but frown as he looked at the scene before him.

On those NSQD islands, large numbers of logistics personnel are clearing away red tide organisms and marine life remains.

After the storm, the intense sunshine made the temperature abnormally high.

Some soldiers, while working, felt their throats dry, their skin itchy, and their eyes watering...

Some people even felt dizzy and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Medical team! Medical team!"

The fallen soldiers were evacuated immediately, and new soldiers replaced them.

They were aware that these red algae emitted toxic and harmful gases, but time was of the essence, and they couldn't afford to worry about that now.

"Come and get your protective gear!"

An officer shouted, and next to him was a cargo ship that had just arrived, with large boxes of supplies being unloaded from the ship.

Several soldiers picked up a transparent protective mask with an oxygen tank attached, and then looked at their comrades.

Where did we get so much equipment?

"It was an emergency aid from neighboring countries."

"Oh, thanks!"

The soldiers donned their equipment and steered their small boats into the NSQD, which was covered in red algae.

Meanwhile, more civilian cargo ships arrived, and rescue personnel from nearby Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines also arrived one after another.

The military worked alongside the local people, some spraying chemicals into the sea, others spreading sand, and still others installing ozone generators within the operational area, as ozone can decompose toxins in airborne algae.

In short, everyone is working hard, and they've used almost every means at their disposal.

With everyone united in their efforts, and amidst rousing background music, the expansion of the red algae did indeed slow down.

The most effective method among these is clearly the clay treatment method.

When the treated and improved clay is poured into the sea, the soft mud, like the sea surface, quickly absorbs nutrients. Without nutrients, the red algae will naturally die.

Meanwhile, other places around the world that were also facing the red tide crisis also summarized their own treatment results.

Upon receiving this information, the leaders of the coalition government's research center immediately held an emergency meeting.

Based on feedback from various regions, a new plan has been developed.

"It seems the only suitable method is a brutal one: use large machinery to stir up the geology of the sea and completely destroy the habitat of the red algae!"

Upon hearing this, the bigwig from China pondered for a moment, then slammed his hand on the table and said:
"Let's do it this way. I'll go and submit a report."

At this point, the movie "Operation Red Sea" was nearing its end, and it was reaching the final climax.

"Attention all team members, prepare to spread out to the left and right, and do not block the waterway!"

"what's the situation?"

Why do we have to scatter?

The soldiers who were carrying out the operation and the logistics personnel who came to support them from neighboring countries were all confused, but soon they learned the reason for the order.

Because a big guy is coming!

When a deep, lingering whistle, like an ancient bugle call, sounded in the distance, those who were working at great risk subconsciously looked up.

In the distance, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, one could see enormous ships, seemingly draped in brilliant golden light, slowly emerging from the horizon.

When the boat came closer, three large Chinese characters were printed on the bow.

【Tiankun】

This is the largest heavy-duty self-propelled cutter suction dredger in Asia. It is 140 meters long, 27.8 meters wide, has a maximum dredging depth of 35 meters, a total installed power of 25843 kilowatts, and is designed to dredge approximately 6000 cubic meters per hour.

The ship is equipped with one underwater pump, two in-cabin mud pumps, a 1600-ton bridge, and a giant winch head at the front, with four types of cutters: general-purpose, clay, rock excavation, and heavy-duty rock excavation.

This is a true national treasure. At the beginning of this year, on March 12, 2019, this behemoth completed customs clearance procedures and embarked on its maiden voyage from Lianyungang, Jiangsu.

At the time, news reports covered it extensively, saying that its emergence marked my country's breaking of the foreign monopoly on the manufacturing technology of large dredging vessels.

However, back then, the Tiankun in the news footage didn't seem particularly special except for its unique appearance.

However, when these [Tiankun] ships appeared on the big screen and filed into the NSQD shrouded in the red tide, their massive size formed a stark contrast with the other ships beside them.

Especially when these [Tiankun] ships approached, their enormous size made the [Jiaolong] mech standing next to them appear somewhat dwarfed.

Thus, the violent aesthetics of heavy industry represented by this major national project were presented nakedly to the audience in the screening room.

Woo~
The Tiankun ship sounded its horn for an extended period, paying tribute to the personnel working tirelessly on the front lines. Meanwhile, the voices of the crew members could be heard over the communication channels.
"Thank you all for your hard work. Leave the rest to us!"

boom!
The massive metal suction head, covered with sharp teeth, plunges directly into the sea, easily breaking through the seabed rock layers. It then tumbles the mud and sand, crushes the rocks, and uses a mud pump to suck this mud and sand, along with seawater, pollutants, and red algae, into the treatment chamber. After adding chemical agents, it is then sprayed out through pipes.

This is equivalent to thoroughly cultivating the seabed, removing contaminated sediment, accelerating the decomposition of seabed pollutants, and directly destroying the red tide's habitat.

One [Tiankun] is equivalent to the labor of hundreds of people. Even the previously formidable [Jiaolong] mechs are like obedient children in front of the Tiankun. They will remain in NSQD for a long time, working day and night until the Red Tide is defeated.

Under the setting sun, on the sea, cheering crowds, national treasures, a red ocean, a red sky, a scene of breathtaking beauty!

The ending credits of "Operation Red Sea" freeze on this vibrant red image, which echoes the film's title.

But that's not all. As part of the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] series, there are naturally post-credits scenes.

There are two post-credits scenes in "Operation Red Sea".

The first Easter egg takes place off the coast of the United States, where a sea monster suddenly attacks. However, a giant white gorilla covered in a metal exoskeleton rushes out and roars at the sea monster that has landed, and a battle is about to break out.

The second Easter egg story is also set by the sea. On a devastated coastline, construction workers and project leaders look at each other in bewilderment, because the "Tiankun" ship, which was responsible for dredging sand to build the island, had just sailed away not long ago.

In the background of that shot, a shadowy figure is seen rapidly descending, accompanied by a large amount of white mist.

"Wonderful!"

After leaving the cinema, "Big Eyes Watching Movies" couldn't help but sigh, and took out his notebook. He sat on the sofa in the cinema and, while the emotions from watching the movie hadn't subsided, immediately started writing a movie review about "Operation Red Sea".

Chinese films finally have their own narrative style.

Today I had the privilege of watching the last movie, "Operation Red Sea," and even after leaving the theater, my emotions remained unsettled.

Although the first half of "Operation Red Sea" showcased its technical prowess with a rich and colorful plot and visuals, highlighting the industrial beauty of the steel mechs.

However, the film doesn't rely on individual heroism like traditional Hollywood blockbusters, nor does it engage in deliberate sentimentality; everything is left unsaid and ambiguous.

As the plot unfolds, the power of the collective is also highlighted.

Whether it's fighting against mutated sea monsters or facing natural disasters, the savior is never an individual or a small team, but rather the national power, based on and primarily on the people, capable of constructing large-scale mechanical engineering projects.

Clearly, while "Operation Red Sea" appears to be a science fiction film, telling the story of a mecha battling monsters, it is actually about an idea, a spirit.

What kind of thought is it?
Look at the movie title.

You thought it was a military operation that took place in the Red Sea?
No, it should be "gathering red ideology and uniting people's vast actions."

This is: Chinese thinking, Chinese methods.

This is also what I want to say: a unique cinematic narrative style that belongs to China, which you will never see in films from other countries.

In fact, this cinematic narrative style was also seen in films before the StarCraft cinematic universe, but it was only recently, after the start of the third phase of the StarCraft cinematic universe, that the style was fully established.

This is not the kind of mainstream film that many of us like to criticize these days, but a film that is entirely based on Chinese logic in its narrative. The most outstanding advantage of this kind of film is its "scope"!
In one of my movie reviews, I mentioned that the biggest taboo in science fiction films is to create a huge world view and then film trivial, fragmented stories.

That's right, I'm talking about Star Wars and Avatar.

On the contrary, "Operation Red Sea" not only has a very large world view, but also shows an unexpected grand scale through the layered development of the story.

(The following section contains spoilers, but believe me, even if you read this article before going to the theater, it will definitely be worth it.)
To be honest, I was really excited when I saw that huge mecha in the movie.

But the excitement stemmed more from the fact that Chinese films had finally made a breakthrough, and we could see large-scale mecha special effects in domestic films that rivaled those of "Transformers".

But when I saw the Tiankun appear, when I saw everyone, including people from other countries, united as one, working towards a common goal, and when I saw the joy of fighting against the heavens, I was moved to tears.

This excitement far surpasses that of the China Desertification Control Project when I first read "The Three-Body Problem".

That's a grand narrative that's never been seen in Hollywood movies before, a narrative that belongs only to us.

After watching "Operation Red Sea," I can proudly say that, starting with this film, Chinese commercial films have broken free from Hollywood's influence and forged their own path.

Now, I'm increasingly looking forward to the rest of the StarCraft cinematic universe.

Similar to "Big Eyes on Movies," after the release of "Operation Red Sea," countless content creators and film reviews mentioned the word "scope."

One of the articles stated:

If Hollywood were to make the movie "Operation Red Sea," I can already imagine what the plot would be like.

Firstly, the monster threat comes from aliens, or some other dimension or underground world.

Then there's the actor, who must be a dejected middle-aged white man. He could be a former mecha pilot, with amazing and awesome mecha piloting skills, but he's suffered a blow, such as the death of his pilot companion with whom he had a mental connection. So now he's despondent and hiding somewhere under an assumed name. Because of a new crisis, he's found by the US military and invited to return to the field.

Next, they would bring the middle-aged white man to the base and pair him with a teammate. Well, it could be a black woman or an Asian woman, but definitely not a white woman with big, wavy hair as the female lead.

In addition, the team should have a Black, overweight guy to lighten the mood, an Asian genius with glasses, and a protective superior.

The male protagonist and his new teammates must initially dislike each other, thus triggering the protagonist's PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) during their first mission, leading to failure.

After the failure, the main character has to disband the group, but the new teammates do not. Here is a tragic recounting of the new teammates' memories.

For example, the female protagonist, who is from an ethnic minority, has her family killed by monsters, but it is the male protagonist's mecha that saves her, so she aspires to become a mecha pilot.

The person the protagonist once saved is now coming to save him. Who understands this sense of redemption? Folks, white people love this kind of thing the most.

The two reconcile, and the scene shows them training and improving. The male protagonist regains his fighting spirit and guides the female protagonist in mecha piloting skills, leading to another upgrade for the mecha.

With everything in place, the male and female leads set out, defeated the powerful monster, resolved the human crisis, and achieved a perfect ending, leaving a post-credits scene for a sequel.

The post immediately garnered a large number of likes from netizens.

Many netizens expressed their opinions.

"Hahaha, this tastes just right, it's the same familiar recipe, the same familiar taste."

"What should I do? After watching this, I've already imagined an entire movie."

"The male lead could be Tom Cruise or Nicolas Cage."

"I suggest the blogger register the script as soon as possible, otherwise Hollywood will copy it."

"Now that you mention it, the works of the Galaxy Cinematic Universe in recent years have indeed begun to show a clear difference from Hollywood movies."

(End of this chapter)