Industry: Cthulhu

Chapter 17 New Project

"Nine point nine star coins? You're crazy!"

"That's right. When I first heard the price, I thought it was a rumor."

"According to Pan-Galaxy's long-standing principle of price-following performance, price and performance must match. Compass is clearly challenging this rule."

"Whatever. The Compass is indeed powerful and the price is cheap, so we consumers should be happy."

"It's not that simple. I heard that the management of Galaxy Creative Intelligence has decided to completely suspend their space disturbance optimization project. Because at this price, they have no chance of competing. Continuing the research and development will definitely lead to losses."

"And the CEO of Galaxy Supercomputing Group announced in an internal meeting that they would give up the competition."

"Uh... these two are pan-galactic giants. Earthlings are really barbaric."

"It's not that serious. The spatial perturbation optimization algorithm is just a small branch of the vast Pan-Galaxy industrial system. Even if the entire market share is taken by Blue Light Technology, it won't have any impact."

"What are you afraid of? It's just a small startup from a lower civilization. They were just lucky this time, but it might not be the same in the future."

In major forums across the galaxy, technology and related enthusiasts are discussing the topic.

Although looking at the entire Milky Way, space disturbance optimization is just an inconspicuous branch on the huge technology tree, the incredible cost-effectiveness of the compass algorithm still brought a huge impact to people.

With such powerful performance, only 9.9 star coins are needed, not 9,900 or 9,900, to maximize the accuracy of spacecraft jumps and avoid many risks and losses. Only a fool would not buy such a jump auxiliary algorithm.

For a time, the number of downloads of Compass skyrocketed, with sales exceeding one million in 24 hours, exceeding five million in 72 hours, and reaching an astonishing tens of millions a week later.

Originally, Fang Yan just wanted to save some travel expenses so that he could have a chance to explore the galaxy in the future. If he could buy his own small starship, he would be thankful.

However, judging from the current situation, the profits brought by the compass are not for travel expenses or small starships, but go directly to cruisers!

……

It was already late at night, but Li Muyun suddenly received a call from Fang Yan, who asked him to go to a restaurant on the fourth floor of the White Dome.

"Let's eat together. The shenggun porridge and red rice sausage in this Cantonese restaurant are pretty good." Fang Yan said, pointing to the food that had just been served on the table.

Li Muyun quickly waved his hand and said, "Boss, this is your breakfast, and most people have already showered and are getting ready for bed. You and we are not in the same time zone at all."

Uh…

Fang Yan took a sip of his preserved egg and lean pork porridge with a slightly awkward look on his face. "From the current situation, the safety and stability of the compass system should be fine. So the most important thing next is the controlled fusion project."

Li Muyun asked doubtfully, "Isn't controlled fusion the plan of the Earth authorities? The Alliance is providing funds to help Earth upgrade its energy system."

"I heard from my classmates who work in the government that they are making intensive preparations and will officially start construction once the formalities are completed and the funds are in place."

"If we can develop and manufacture it ourselves, that would be great. If that's not possible, we'll purchase it from Pan-Galaxy. Oh, and they also hope the boss can provide technical support when the time comes."

Fang Yan nodded slightly. "I understand what you said, but there are two things I didn't expect. One is that the Pan-Galactic bureaucracy is just as cumbersome as on Earth, and the time is repeatedly delayed."

"The second reason is that Compass's sales figures are so astonishing. In just one week, the company has accumulated an astonishing amount of initial capital."

When talking about the company's turnover, Li Muyun's eyebrows immediately lit up. "Sales have exceeded 10 million! And the data continues to explode. There is no sign of decline at all."

"Boss, this algorithm is amazing! We haven't received any complaints so far. Whether it's the algorithm's compatibility with the existing navigation system or its accuracy during operation, it's executed perfectly."

"The company currently receives the most customer inquiries, but whether they are legal or application deployment related, they can all be resolved through AI customer service, and there are not many cases where we need to switch to pure manual service."

AI…

Fang Yan took a bite of the shrimp dumpling. The technological level of the Galactic Alliance was quite good, but for some reason, they had set strict restrictions on robots and artificial intelligence.

According to the standards of the mysterious civilization in the dream, it is at most at the elementary to intermediate level, and is still far from advanced or even complete artificial intelligence.

It is said that a fierce struggle broke out between the Academy of Sciences and the alliance authority over this issue, which eventually led to serious damage to the Academy of Sciences that supported advanced artificial intelligence. Many top scientists resigned and went home, or even disappeared from the public eye.

Shaking his head, Fang Yan had no idea what the alliance's top management was thinking. Anyway, his company was still small, and the existing primary artificial intelligence of Pan Galaxy was sufficient.

"There's no need to rush for quick results in operations; just keep the company running smoothly."

Fang Yan said calmly, "As for controlled fusion, we've accumulated some capital now. Instead of passively waiting for the Earth authorities, we might as well do it ourselves."

"I've been thinking of a plan during this time. Take a look at it."

After that, Fang Yan passed his draft plan to Li Muyun and continued eating while observing his reaction. Fang Yan had really spent a lot of time on this matter. Although he had many advanced plans in his brain database, Fang Yan didn't need to simply copy them. Instead, he needed to combine them with the actual situation and control the plan within the scope of the Earth.

To put it simply, it can be summed up in four words: Made on Earth.

Controlled fusion and reactor miniaturization all rely on the existing power of the Earth and must be completed independently. Not only will we have the intellectual property rights, but in the future we can also sell them as a commodity to the entire galaxy.

The plan was very long, and Li Muyun read it very carefully. His expression gradually changed from surprise at the beginning to shock, incomparable shock.

Fang Yan didn't say anything and waited silently by the side.

After a long moment, Li Muyun finally raised his head. The way he looked at Fang Yan wasn't like he was looking at his boss, but more like he was looking at a monster...

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Fang Yan frowned, feeling uncomfortable all over.

Li Muyun let out a long sigh. "Boss, I've actually done a lot of research on controlled fusion. Currently, Pan-Galaxy has three main technologies. The most widely used is the stellarator, or forced magnetic confinement."

"Next are laser and particle beam compression technologies. Due to their relatively high technological level, these two technologies, while stable, are not cost-effective and are typically only used on high-performance, high-value vessels, such as luxury cruise ships or large warships."

Li Muyun's voice became excited as he changed the subject. "But your plan is completely different. It's quantum field confinement!"

"The quantum force field generator can directly act on the wave function of particles, confining them to a specific region of space!"

"Then combine it with the plasma condensation core and the adaptive reaction chamber structure!"

“Although I studied law and finance, I understood it. I really understood it!”

"If this plan succeeds, it will undoubtedly be ahead of its time and epoch-making! Even the most powerful laser compression fusion reactor currently in the Pan-Galaxy will be no match!"

"Too powerful! Truly too powerful!"

"Boss, I really want to open your head and see what kind of amazing brain you have to come up with such a brilliant plan!"

The answer Fang Yan copied from the mysterious civilization had a technological level far beyond the current Pan-Galactic level, so it was normal for Li Muyun to react so intensely.

In addition, Fang Yan was also satisfied with Li Muyun's level of science and engineering.

Back then, in the year 2024 AD, the battle between the two superpowers, China and the United States, reached a fever pitch. The Chinese region, which had been under extreme pressure, made a desperate move and eliminated as many as 925 liberal arts majors that year.

Since then, China has made rapid progress in science and technology, and has built a country based on science and technology, training all the best talents in mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Now more than 70% of the world's engineers and science and engineering talents come from the Chinese region, reaching an unprecedented level.

Against this historical backdrop, it is not difficult to understand why Li Muyun could understand Fang Yan's controlled fusion plan.

"Boss! How on earth did you come up with the idea of using a quantum force field generator? This plan is truly amazing! Once implemented, it will not only help Earth establish an energy system, but will completely overturn the energy level of the entire galaxy!"

Li Muyun was still staring at Fang Yan relentlessly. Fang Yan pondered and suddenly realized a very important issue.

If even Li Muyun is so curious, once the quantum field controlled fusion technology is spread, there will definitely be countless people in the Pan-Galaxy who will inquire about it, and then we must give them an explanation.

suddenly~

Fang Yan suddenly had an idea and said casually, "You know I have a group of teachers."

"Quantum field technology is not my invention alone, but the result of the joint efforts of my teachers and me."

"It's just that the teachers seem to have a grudge against the Alliance and are unwilling to show up in public, so I'm the one implementing this technology. After all, the advancement of controlled fusion technology will have immense benefits for the entire Pan-Galaxy."

Fang Yan acted like a chivalrous man serving his country and the people.

Li Muyun was shocked. He knew that Fang Yan had a teacher, but why was it not just one teacher, but a group of them?
How many are in a group?

This question confused Li Muyun. Although he didn't know the answer, it was conceivable that Fang Yan's group of teachers were absolutely terrifyingly powerful!
Fang Yan secretly looked at Li Muyun, and when he saw that he believed it, he felt relieved.

After all, let alone Earth, even Ariadt, a star engineer far away in the inner ring of the Milky Way, believed in Fang Yan's teacher.

"From now on, we need to change our external statements."

Fang Yan pondered, "One teacher is not enough, we need a group of teachers. After all, no one is a jack of all trades and masters all subjects."

"But then again, being a scapegoat like the teacher is quite useful..."

(End of this chapter)