Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

"Yes."

"Mr. Maxim."

Zero affirmed the old man's question.

At the same time, a robot delivered concentrated nutrients.

After consuming plenty of nutrients, Maxim's pale complexion gradually regained some color.

"So, we now have a place to stay?"

His eyes were filled with expectation.

Zero shook his head, denying his question, and gave a brief overview of what had happened over the past century.

As an ordinary person, he knew nothing about the Proxima Centauri civilization.

But as I looked at the short lines of numbers in the holographic projection, a tear suddenly fell from my eye!

Those are all human lives!

Although I didn't witness it with my own eyes.

But through these words, Maxim can still imagine the incredibly brutal battle that took place!

He raised his right hand and wiped away the tears on his face.

Then, he turned his head and looked around.

Why...?

"You were awakened prematurely," Zero interrupted Maxim's question. "The development of a ternary computer requires your assistance."

Upon hearing those familiar words, Maxim suddenly held his breath.

"A ternary computer..."

"How do you know this?"

The old man was filled with confusion.

Shouldn't this thing only exist in his memory?

Is there anyone in this world who would remember this insignificant dust of history?

Zero quickly offered an explanation.

Upon hearing Mo Zeyang's name, the old man's face showed surprise!

"So it was him..."

Maxim muttered to himself, "I never thought I'd hear the term ternary computer again..."

As the old man gazed at the cutting-edge computer technologies projected in the holographic projection, a flicker of excitement appeared in his eyes.

"Please pass on this message to Academician Mo Zeyang."

"I'll go report right away!"

……

Proxima Centauri b, inside the office.

Lu Yongchang sat in the chair and slowly closed his eyes.

During the manufacturing process of the interplanetary probe, Cao Liangcai made a crucial proposal to him.

Humanity's current materials technology is somewhat outdated.

The improved Hall thruster was hampered by the material strength, preventing it from performing as intended.

This is undoubtedly a huge waste!

Therefore, he decided to seek help from the technology tree system again.

As for ternary computers...

With Maxim joining the team, he can once again be a hands-off manager for a while!

More than ten minutes later.

Lü Yongchang slowly opened his tired eyes.

【Carbinylene】

This was the hint he received.

A carbon chain formed by carbon atoms coming together.

Its strength can be more than 200 times that of steel.

It possesses both extremely high hardness and extremely high toughness!

Provided the strength is sufficient, the raw materials are also easy to obtain.

Without a doubt, this is the perfect material for current human civilization.

As for the synthesis method...

By "overclocking" his brain through the system, he also gained some ideas.

The carbon acetylene chain is manufactured by using carbon nanotubes with a double-layer structure and the extremely fine gaps between the two layers of their walls!

Lu Yongchang reached out and rubbed his throbbing temples.

After the throbbing pain subsided slightly, he resumed his calculations.

I have an idea.

However, the entire system still needs further improvement.

Then comes experimentation, mass production...

In short, the research and development of this new material will be his main task for some time to come.

……

Sixty years later.

Over the course of sixty years, human civilization has experienced tremendous growth!

Breakthroughs in materials science have significantly increased the strength of human starships.

With the new Hall thrusters and more efficient fusion reactors, the starship's top speed was increased to 20% of the speed of light, while the interstellar probe's top speed reached an astonishing 25% of the speed of light!

Although the growth rate is not large, the level of difficulty has increased exponentially!

Within sixty years, a ternary optical quantum computer was successfully developed, and the computing power of zero was further increased.

As a result, the human fleet has more options.

The fleet gradually evolved from the original 250 Golden Crow battleships into a fleet structure with battleships at its core and drone swarms as the main force.

With the terrifying computing power of zero, these drone swarms can unleash unparalleled combat power without any disruption to communications!

In addition, inspired by the Battle of Proxima Centauri, a brand new type of starship has been added to the human fleet—the Engineering Ship.

Under zero control, it can manufacture weapons, ammunition, and various components in real time.

Furthermore, several engineering vessels combined can even be used to "mass-produce" troops on-site!

Of course, this is based on the premise that there are enough resources.

In addition to the significant changes in the composition and size of the fleet, the weapon systems have also made great strides in the past sixty years!

Type II ion cannon.

The main improvements were increased weapon range and power.

Type II laser emitter.

Compared to first-generation laser weapons, it is more powerful and has a longer range.

In terms of appearance, the first-generation laser weapon emitted red lasers, while the second-generation laser weapon emitted blue lasers.

Type II Velocity Ray Circle Cannon.

Kinetic weapons will never be absent.

Compared to the past, the internal structure of modern artillery shells is similar to that of nuclear torpedoes.

In other words, when these projectiles encounter or approach an enemy ship, they will transform into small plasma balls that deliver a devastating blow to the enemy ship's armor!

Of course, the most important weapon is the plasma weapon.

By confining high-temperature plasma with a small magnetic field and then launching it with electromagnetic force, it can inflict high damage on enemy ships!

As a sign that a Level 2 civilization has initially mastered energy weapons, plasma weapons are far more powerful than the aforementioned weapons.

Although the effective range is relatively short, after a series of rigorous tests, a conclusion was reached that made people gasp in shock!

Just one attack!

The original flagship of human civilization will be transformed into space debris drifting freely in the universe!

To put it simply...

What if we were to fight the Proxima Centauri civilization again now?

It is estimated to be within 12 hours.

The fleet of Proxima Centauri b will be completely annihilated under the attack of the human fleet!

This is even after calculating the starship's flight time!

Besides the significant changes to starships and weapons, the surface of Proxima Centauri b has also undergone tremendous changes.

The city clusters are connected by specific mega-channels.

Each city can accommodate 100 million people.

There are 20 such cities on Proxima Centauri b!

Although it cannot accommodate all humans, it is much better than before.

At least, human civilization has once again begun normal reproduction and education...

In just sixty years, the total human population has rebounded to 60 billion.

The infusion of fresh blood has revitalized human civilization once again!

There are also many new faces in the Academy of Sciences and Parliament.

Of course, many older researchers, even those with longevity enzymes, did not survive the 60 years of rapid human development.

Qian Zhengyang, Ding Xueming, Tang Wenshan, Chris...

The passing of one academician after another added to Lü Yongchang's sorrow.