Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Seeing the gentle smile on the man's face, Wang Mingyuan gritted his teeth and forced himself to answer.

"First, we need to control the Dyson cloud to form a ring-shaped band on the surface of Gliese 555 in order to minimize the radiation impact from the primary star during construction."

"Then."

"Using the engineering vessel, we will adopt a multi-point parallel approach to build the Dyson Belt simultaneously."

"The specific operating procedures..."

As Wang Mingyuan spoke, he raised his wrist, activated the holographic projection function on his watch, and began to write and draw on the holographic projection.

As the sketch gradually took shape, Wang Mingyuan's voice became more fluent and confident.

That's roughly the process.

Wang Mingyuan carefully checked the sketch one last time and said confidently.

"Hmm." The man glanced at the sketch in the holographic projection and nodded casually.

Then, under Wang Mingyuan's gaze, he turned his head, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to rest.

Wang Mingyuan's lips twitched slightly as he silently turned off the small holographic image in front of him.

Although he had anticipated this scene, a deep sense of disappointment flashed in his eyes as he turned off the watch.

"Passengers, the starship is about to arrive at its destination, please..."

"Follow me when we get there," the man suddenly said. "Your plan is excellent; it addresses some of the shortcomings of the original plan."

"Let's make some more preparations. You might have to explain this plan to the Academy of Sciences again later."

Wang Mingyuan was stunned and stood there.

He stared wide-eyed at the man beside him in disbelief.

What did he hear?

Explain this plan to the Academy of Sciences?

"What? You don't want to?"

The man slightly opened his eyes and cast an inquiring glance at Wang Mingyuan.

"No, no, no..."

Wang Mingyuan shook his head repeatedly, and for a moment he couldn't even speak properly: "Yes, I'm willing, of course I'm willing!"

"This is my honor!"

……

one year later.

The Dyson Sphere Phase II project proceeded as scheduled.

On Dawn Star, within the Human Union Academy of Sciences, various basic technologies are also being advanced simultaneously.

The mass production of antimatter and the advent of antimatter engines have injected new vitality into human civilization, which had been stagnant.

Driven by antimatter, a highly efficient energy source, human civilization's military strength is rapidly increasing.

Although humanity has not yet mastered gravity technology, its combat capabilities are now vastly different from before.

First, there was a change in weapon systems. Weapons using antimatter as ammunition significantly enhanced the power of human civilization's weapons.

The original electromagnetic gun, powered by an antimatter reactor, has a higher muzzle velocity and a longer firing distance.

This is nothing.

During the early stages of civilization, electromagnetic railgun projectiles were equipped with miniature nuclear bombs. Later, as the civilization level increased, they were also equipped with plasma bombs.

Now, the Academy of Sciences has gone to extreme lengths to incorporate antimatter confinement devices into these electromagnetic projectiles.

Due to the problem of energy confinement by magnetic fields, once the "ammunition" is loaded, electromagnetic railgun projectiles, without a fusion reactor to continuously supply energy, can only confine the antimatter within for several hours.

But it is enough.

Once these electromagnetic railgun projectiles hit their target, or are remotely detonated, or explode spontaneously...

The antimatter within will be released instantly.

The immense energy from annihilation will directly tear apart the enemy starship's armor!

As for energy weapons such as laser weapons and plasma weapons, the improvement in energy performance naturally increases their power in a roundabout way.

of course.

The most insane weapon has to be the high-yield antimatter missile created by Academician Yevgeny.

The missile not only uses an antimatter engine as its propulsion system, but also carries a small fusion reactor specifically designed to power the antimatter confinement device.

As for the missile's power...

Conservative estimates suggest that, in the event of a direct hit on the flagship of the small planetary-class ship [Earth], only two shots would be needed to completely destroy it.

It truly embodies the principle that "equivalent measure is truth".

As for satellite-class starships belonging to a Type IV civilization, the Academy of Sciences has not yet put them on the research agenda because the research on warp drive and gravity control device has not yet been completed.

Today, humanity has simply upgraded and modified the small planetary (level 3) starships that were originally built.

There's also the planetary fortress of Gamma.

As the most powerful "active defense" weapon in human civilization to date, its various weapon systems have also undergone corresponding upgrades and modifications.

……

"professor."

Academician Wilson's voice came from in front of him, interrupting Lü Yongchang's thoughts.

"Have you seen how arrogant Yevgeny has been lately?"

"He couldn't wait to show off his newly developed antimatter missile to everyone he met!"

"I really don't understand what's so technologically advanced about that thing," Wilson muttered impatiently. "It's just adding some antimatter to a missile, what's so great about that..."

Lu Yongchang smiled slightly as he silently looked at Academician Wilson in front of him.

"Want to research new antimatter weapons?"

Suddenly, he interrupted Wilson's rant.

"A new, new antimatter weapon!" Wilson's breath hitched, his expression instantly becoming excited. "Professor, are you serious?"

"It's not one of those bulky, large machines, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yongchang frowned slightly and clicked his tongue softly: "A big one?"

"Let me think about it."

"This thing... I doubt it's actually that small."

"Conservatively speaking, it can only be installed on the second-tier flagship and flagship models."

"Oh wait, it can also be installed on Guangweiyi."

The excitement on Wilson's face vanished visibly.

"Okay, fine..." Wilson replied somewhat dejectedly, "Could I ask what kind of weapon it is?"

Seeing Wilson's expression, Lü Yongchang chuckled softly.

He was naturally aware of the "grudge" between Wilson and Yevgeny.

His previous words were nothing more than a smokescreen he released out of a mischievous urge.

Now, the moment of truth has arrived.

He straightened his expression and said, word by word, "High-energy gamma-ray cluster gun."

"..." Wilson's expression changed slightly. "An energy weapon created using high-energy gamma rays released through antimatter annihilation?"

"So? Interested?" Lü Yongchang raised an eyebrow, looking at Wilson with interest. "If not, I can ask Yevgeny; maybe he'll be interested."

Wilson: "..."

"Professor, I was wrong!"

"I knew you wouldn't forget me..."

"Okay!"

Encouraged by the promise, Wilson stood up from his seat, waved goodbye to Lü Yongchang, and left the office.

"As expected... the squeaky wheel gets the grease..."

Just as Wilson stepped out the door, Lü Yongchang heard him muttering to himself.

Lu Yongchang's eye twitched violently twice.

Who on earth told him all this stuff?!