Deep Space Fleet

Biology itself does not have a particularly precise definition. According to certain theories in meta-cellular automata, only a few simple rules are needed to form complex and abnormal systems under the rules of time and space.

Just imagine, even in the mediocre solar system, there are multiple living planets, so what can it explain?

If a person buys a lottery ticket and wins a prize, it may be because of good luck; if he buys two lottery tickets and wins a prize, it may not only be because of good luck, but because the probability of winning the lottery itself is already very high.

Because of the existence of these complex organic matter, it proves the universality of life in the universe.

But don't worry about anything, humans have sent a large number of electromagnetic waves to Gliese 581.

As a result, there is no response...

Humans have never observed that Gliese 581 has signs of intelligent civilization.

On the contrary, Zhang Yuan is more worried about whether the human immune system can adapt to the complex microbial environment of the alien planet.

"It's useless to think too much, but you have to be prepared in advance." Brother Zhao patted him on the shoulder, turned and returned to the cabin.

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Time passed day after day, and it was time to hibernate again. This year was a very fulfilling one, and he learned a lot of new things.

But this time of hibernation, there was a slight sense of melancholy. After saying goodbye to his teacher and friends, Zhang Yuan went to say goodbye to the old captain.

The old Captain Ma was looking at the starry sky in the Star Library, and sighed: "Children, do you know the origin of the Earth Times spaceship?"

Five children aged thirteen or fourteen were watching curiously in the Xingchen Library. It was the first time for them to experience this kind of gravity-free situation, and they had a great time seeing the stars in the sky.

A child quickly replied: "Of course it was built by the civilization of the earth!"

The old captain asked again: "Do you know where the earth is?"

"...It's a big, big planet, and there are many, many people in it."

Another child said excitedly: "I read from the book that there are a lot of delicious things, fun things, and some cartoons."

Although the children do not have such deep feelings for the earth civilization, they have enough curiosity.

The old captain continued to ask: "Then do you know how many people are needed to build this spaceship?"

"500000?"

500,000 is already the entire population of the spaceship, and it is the biggest concept in their minds.

"Wrong, we need to add 3 more zeros!"

The old captain smiled and said: "At least 500 million people! They have directly or indirectly participated in the construction of the spaceship. The initial planning and supporting equipment took 60 years, and the entire construction took 40 years..."

These children were shocked and speechless. This grand plan has exceeded their imagination.

The education on the Earth Times is very strict. Under the condition of poor resources, when you reach the age, you will have a certain amount of physical labor.

Material life is not very good, there are not so many toys.

Children from poor families are always more precocious, and they are deeply aware of the huge number.

The old captain asked again: "If you arrive at a new home planet, complete basic industrialization, and solve the problem of survival, are you willing to spend a lot of effort to build the next deep space colony ship?"

"...Don't rush to answer, you will spend your whole life on this matter, and then, this spaceship does not belong to you, it will slip away from your hands."

The children froze for a moment, unable to speak.

When I think that the painstaking efforts of my life will leave my arms, I feel an inseparable colic feeling.

They already know how long the distance of light years is, and they also know how difficult this kind of lonely travel is. Know more about the importance of money in life.

The old captain smiled and explained: "This is not a meaningless thing. In the best age, dedicate the best part of our entire civilization, throw it into the vast universe, and grow into a brand new star." Seed."

"This is the idea of ​​our new civilization, we call it...the Seeding Project!"

"We cannot guarantee that our civilization can get rid of the fate of mediocrity. Our mathematics is far from strong enough, and our will is not strong enough. We don't know whether the future path is correct, so we must do this!"

"...Only in this way, year after year, day after day, generation after generation will continue to be reborn from the ruins."

"Use our broken history to illuminate the road to the future."

"I believe that one day..."

"There is a generation of civilization that can produce real qualitative changes!"

"...It will become a truly extraordinary civilization, a legend in the universe! Far beyond our existence!"

"This is what we mean by doing this! Are you still willing?"

The children's blood was boiling with excitement, and the distressed feeling seemed to have eased a lot.

"Then... I want to be the captain!"

"I also want!"

Several children raised their hands quickly.

The old captain laughed out loud.

He has made up his mind not to hibernate anymore, and will spend the last period of his life doing what he wants to do. It is not bad to educate the next generation of children and accompany this spaceship that has stayed for a lifetime to slowly wither.

What you feel regretful, others may not feel regretful, what you feel happy, others may not feel happy. The real feeling is like a person drinking water, knowing whether it is warm or not.

The old captain turned his head and smiled at Zhang Yuan: "Are you going to hibernate soon?"

The deep wrinkles on the old captain's face were like hills and valleys, but the whole person seemed to have a strong sense of strength. He dedicated his whole life to this spaceship, and it is almost over here, but it is far from over.

Such a powerful aura will make people subconsciously ignore his age.

Zhang Yuan nodded: "An hour later..."

"I'll give you a ride!"

The lights in the large hibernation room are always so dim and hazy, Zhang Yuan always thinks there is an unreal psychedelic here.

The hibernation device is like a machine that travels through time and space.

It's a pity that it's just a one-way ticket to the future, and it's impossible to go back to the past.

He didn't have much friendship with the old captain, but at this moment, he still had an indescribable feeling.

The first humans to wither in deep space...

real……

Great enough.

There will be a second batch and a third batch later.

Divorce is not always a comfortable thing.

"Tragedies and comedies are just other people's feelings. This life is safe and sound, and I haven't made too many mistakes. It is already very good. I am very satisfied." The old captain saw his mood and smiled faintly. with.

"I can only send you here."

"It's you guys, keep going..."

"Future challenges are all up to you."

With a soft sound, the hibernation compartment cover was officially closed, and Zhang Yuan felt dizzy in his mind. The last scene he saw was the old captain smiling kindly at him.

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