In low-Earth orbit about 400 kilometers above the earth's surface, the "Yulong" is operating silently.
As an old-style "Xiangyun" class inner defense circle ship platform, the "Yulong" has been operating in low-Earth orbit for 30 years since its entry into service, and has had many experiences of firing main guns against the earth. The overall structural condition Definitely not excellent. In the non-braking energy-saving state, even if only the life support system and observation system remain in operation, there will still be a considerable degree of mechanical noise. And once a few more modules are opened, the treatment of "leaning against the wall is like a massage bed" is not an empty lie.
At this time, when the ship's adjutant Claire held the lever on the bulkhead, she had the illusion of holding a massage stick. However, he still relied on ten years of practical experience in the Air and Space Force and skillfully used the gripper. With only one use of force, he easily passed through the nearly 20-meter-long passage.
Originally, he could have included the opening time of the automatic sensor door, but the portal of the command module turned out to be an antique that required a password to be entered by hand. There was no other way...
Even with the addition of opening the password door, he still entered the so-called "bridge" smoothly. This is the most spacious place on the entire ship, with a height of nearly two stories, a great hollow structure, fixed camera positions spirally arranged on the inner wall, and a luxurious all-in-one projection that makes proper use of the hollow structure. Tactical sandbox.
In Claire's opinion, this is the most eye-catching design among such antiques. It’s no wonder that those officers and soldiers who basically suffer from mild, moderate, or severe claustrophobia are trying their best to get the command module duty quota to avoid being in a capsule dormitory or a so-called fish tank. Stay in the "360-degree starry sky view" gym.
Of course, you won’t be on duty if you’re on duty. Wouldn’t it be nice to play a few AR battles with luxurious special effects through the tactical sandbox?
But today, when Claire came in, no one was playing the game, and the tactical sandbox was not even opened. There were people on about one-third of the planes in the control room, and they seemed to be doing something serious, with the indicator lights flashing like a relay.
Claire glanced twice. It seemed that the main engine was heating up.
"Good day, Commander." Claire retracted her gaze, first drifted to the command seat, entered her own seat, and then greeted Major Cao Kai above her.
Cao Kai and Claire are both in their prime. In comparison, Claire looks slightly older, largely because of his prematurely thinning hair. However, in the weightless environment, Cao Kai's excessively casual sitting posture showed a bit of laziness and staleness.
Facing Claire's greetings, Major Cao Kai seemed a little distracted. It took him two seconds to respond: "Is it daytime over there in Putrajaya? It's going to be night in Sakajo soon."
"Bancheng?" Claire was stunned. Although he was greeting in the time of his hometown Putrajaya, Major Cao Kai should be a native of Lake City.
Fortunately, he took a look at the platform operation chart and quickly understood: According to the ship's trajectory, they would arrive above Banjo in about a few minutes.
The chief was willing to chat, and the adjutant naturally accompanied him: "I haven't been to Sakai City yet. I heard that the ruins at the bottom of the lake there are very spectacular and it is a holy place for diving enthusiasts."
"That's Beishan Lake." Major Cao Kai's words were a little erratic, as if there was some emotion in them. His fingers were fiddling unconsciously, and floating and rolling on his fingertips was a "crystal ball" slightly larger than his fist. It was actually a fully sealed "fish tank" with a strange, translucent mini octopus sealed inside. .
Claire's eyes drifted over there.
As far as he knew, it was transported in the name of "scientific research", and then fell into the hands of Major Cao Kai through the "borrowing" procedure, and was eventually used as a "pet". Strictly speaking according to the process, dozens of people in scientific research, logistics, and command systems can work together, but who cares?
The most glorious days of old-fashioned ship platforms like the "Xiangyun" class have passed. Back then, they served as space turrets, bombarding the "nests" of aberrations from a distance, sweeping away powerful aberration individuals in the atmosphere, and made immortal contributions to the construction of the human defense system in the "Aberration Era". But now, compared to the "younger generations" who can sail freely in the solar system, they are indeed old and can only exist as training ships and retirement ships.
The "Yulong" is particularly unfortunate. Because it has to take care of dual-use scientific research projects, it has even lost its qualifications for recruit training. Now all the people left here are transferred according to the procedures, and they are ready to be promoted or retired after they have enough seniority. Itinerant personnel.
His commander, Major Cao Kai, was an unlucky man who was about to retire from the army when he was still young. God knows why.
In such an environment, no one will care about small details.
In fact, in the space life where birds have faded away, no matter what novelty is seen, it is always eye-catching. That gadget that somehow survived in the sealed fish tank even made Claire a little excited, and she was already thinking about it. Major Cao Kai got tired of playing for a while, so he might be able to borrow it for a few days.
Of course not now. In fact, he, the adjutant, had just transferred here a few days ago, and he was still not close enough to Major Cao Kai and his old subordinates.
For example, now, he hesitated for a moment before deciding to make a little joke to close the distance: "As for Sakajo...it must be a special memory for the sir to be there, right?"
"Very special."
Cao Kai twitched the corner of his mouth, and then took the initiative to change to the topic: "It's not your duty time now, is there something wrong?"
Claire shrugged: "I'm just a little sensitive to 'idle jitter'... Do we need to brake?"
"Well, the platform's orbital height is currently 392 kilometers. The institute hopes to increase it to more than 428 kilometers to optimize the observation angle. The ground process has been completed."
The words from the sponsor’s father really worked.
Of course Claire didn't say this. After all, the big sponsor who bears 75% of the platform's operating costs has the right to be respected.
Claire didn't take this seriously. For the Space Force, it was already the interstellar era. That is, this kind of old platform, replaced by those ships that roam freely in the solar system, can maneuver hundreds or thousands of kilometers at will, which is nothing!
"What do you need me to do?"
"It's not like you're on duty, what could happen?"
Major Cao Kai said it casually, which made Claire a little embarrassed. She could only explain it in her heart: This is probably a sign that the relationship between the two parties is getting closer.
Fortunately, Major Cao Kai had a follow-up: "Since you said that, it's just right. Help me urge them to do a comprehensive thermal engine test. In addition to the engine, other systems must also be temporarily awakened to clarify the status and form a report on the test results... This This is probably the last document I signed in the military."
Claire really didn't know how to answer, so she could only respond: "Yes, sir."
At this moment, the sergeant on the opposite side reported: "The main gun power test is completed. Do you want to continue charging?"
Claire was startled: "Main gun?!"
