Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Chapter 314 Maxim

A few hours later.

After watching the two sets of probes disappear into the distance in two different directions, Lü Yongchang breathed a slight sigh of relief.

One of the probes is targeting the solar system.

The other group's destination was the Ross 154 galaxy.

Thanks to the technological system of the Proxima Centauri civilization, Cao Liangcai successfully increased the maximum travel speed of this group of probes to 20% of the speed of light.

Because there are no personnel inside, the probe's mobility is greatly enhanced.

Taking into account acceleration and deceleration time, it is conservatively estimated that in 60 years, the probe heading to the Ross 154 system will use a quantum long-distance communication device to send various probe data from the Ross 154 system back to the solar system.

If the probes heading to the Ross 154 system encounter an unexpected situation, both sets of interstellar probes will simultaneously initiate self-destruct procedures.

Within seconds, the nuclear torpedo placed inside will explode instantly.

The high-temperature plasma flow will reduce the detector to ashes within milliseconds!

This can prevent human coordinates from being leaked again.

……

After turning his gaze away from the holographic projection, Lü Yongchang turned his attention to Mo Zeyang, who was standing to the side.

Seeing Mo Zeyang's expectant look, Lü Yongchang couldn't help but chuckle.

He could understand that feeling.

After all, he had a similar feeling every time he entered the tech tree space.

"Ternary computer".

Lu Yongchang chuckled and said directly.

A hint of surprise flashed in Mo Zeyang's eyes.

He muttered to himself, "A ternary computer?"

As he spoke, Mo Zeyang's face showed a thoughtful expression: "I remember that before the collapse of the Soviet Union, there was research on this aspect."

Lu Yongchang glanced at Mo Zeyang with some surprise.

He was somewhat surprised by Mo Zeyang's remarks.

Logically speaking, ternary computers have completely become relics of the past.

Surprisingly, even today, some people still remember this thing.

Mo Zeyang did not notice Lü Yongchang's expression.

His brows were furrowed, as if he were recalling something.

Suddenly, a look of realization appeared on his face, and he clapped his hands!

"I remember now!"

Lu Yongchang stared blankly at Mo Zeyang, who was extremely excited.

He didn't even say a word, and you already understood?!

"professor!"

Mo Zeyang grabbed Lü Yongchang's arm and said urgently, "Could Zero find an elderly Soviet man named Maxim on the Homeship?"

Faced with Mo Zeyang's request, Lü Yongchang's face was full of confusion.

"Homeship?"

"That's possible, but..."

You have to tell me why first.

As he spoke, he shrugged helplessly: "I can't possibly drag an elderly person who has been in hibernation for over a hundred years out of nearly 40 billion people just because of your words, can I?"

Mo Zeyang chuckled and quickly began to explain.

"When I was on Earth, my mentor and I visited Maxim."

"His father was involved in the research of ternary computers."

Upon hearing this, Lü Yongchang suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder Mo Zeyang knew about this part of history that should have been forgotten!

But soon, a new question arose in his mind.

"Then why is he on the homeship?"

Mo Zeyang was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Because he is just an ordinary person."

"Back then, the ternary computer project was banned by the binary computer project, and Maxim's father died in despair."

"This left Maxim with extremely bad memories."

"He resolutely withdrew from academia and went on to conduct research on ternary computers all by himself."

"Back then, my mentor and I chose to visit him in order to gain a deeper understanding of ternary computers."

Lü Yongchang nodded thoughtfully.

It turned out to be the case.

It was a pleasant surprise.

If we could actually find that Maxim, the research on ternary computers might be able to be accelerated considerably.

"Zero, check if Mr. Maxim is on the Homeship."

Without hesitation, Lü Yongchang issued the order to Zero.

To be honest, he didn't have much hope.

For an ordinary person, the first hurdle to overcome is age.

If he remembers correctly, only ordinary people aged 65 and under are allowed to enter the homeship and have a chance to escape.

The moment the words left his mouth, Zero's response rang out in the laboratory.

"professor."

"It's been found."

"Maxim is currently in hibernation aboard the Homeship Ship 319. Should we initiate the awakening procedure?"

"Execute it," Lü Yongchang said without hesitation. "When he wakes up, tell him the current status of the research."

"Once he recovers his strength, bring him to Proxima Centauri b."

……

Near Proxima Centauri b.

Five hundred starships, each 1500 meters long, lay silently in the dark and desolate universe.

Nearly 40 billion people!

Suddenly, a light shone in one corner inside the No. 319 [Homeland Ship].

A holographic projection slowly emerged from the surface of a silver-white, streamlined hibernation pod that had been sealed away for over a century.

Name: Maxim

[Hibernation start time: December 28, 2032 (Earth calendar)]

Original Nationality: Soviet Union

Age: 65

[Executing wake-up procedure...]

Messages slowly emerged in the holographic projection.

Subsequently, the level of the pale yellow deep-sea liquid in the hibernation chamber gradually decreased, revealing an elderly man with his eyes closed and his face deathly pale.

When the deep-sea fluid was completely drained, an injection containing an anti-hibernation agent was injected into the elderly man's body.

A few minutes later.

Scattered signs of life appeared on the life monitoring device.

As time went on, signs of life gradually became stronger.

Heartbeat, breathing, blood oxygen saturation...

One by one, the indicators are gradually returning to normal levels.

The old man's eyelids trembled slightly.

The next moment, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked around blankly at everything.

He subconsciously took a breath.

"Cough cough cough..."

A holographic projection quietly appeared in front of him as he coughed.

"Hello, Mr. Maxim."