#970 - Chapter 970: Test of artificial wormhole prototype? Only success is allowed, no failure!
Late at night.
On the side of the Integrated Science Research Center, a large hole opened in the ground, resembling a missile silo.
This was specially reserved.
Before long, an elevator lifted a giant piece of equipment up.
The roar grew closer.
Two Z-35 heavy-lift helicopters approached.
Lowering altitude!
Secure it!
Hoist it!
As soon as he arrived, General Wang rushed over: "Chief! Quickly... go to the central control center first!"
He had been in Shanghai recently.
Initially, after the Sky Survey Probe completed its deployment, it was discovered that the Hunters were faster than expected, and were projected to reach the Kuiper Belt with at most 17 months remaining.
Attention!
This refers to the maximum time!
That is to say, if the Hunters received the feedback signal and immediately set off for Earth, there would be 17 months left.
But if they received the feedback and departed after a period of time, the calculation would be different.
The Sky Survey Probe had been constantly monitoring.
Through distance comparison, it was discovered that they were arriving more than a month earlier!
Now.
As the deadline grew closer, the old man was worried and sent General Wang to be stationed there around the clock.
"Chief!"
After entering the control center and heading straight to the main control console, General Wang said in a low voice: "There's less than a month left."
Time flies like an arrow.
Fifteen months had already passed, and finally, the final countdown had arrived.
"Your side..."
General Wang's eyes were eager: "Can you be sure?"
Four months ago, the artificial wormhole was completed.
Today, the prototype was finished.
Unlike testing other equipment: the artificial wormhole prototype was too large, and the testing required a series of conditions that could not be carried out within the research institute, and if the first test tonight went wrong...
Find the cause?
Remedy it?
There might not be enough time!
"Not sure."
Chen Hao shook his head: "Theory is theory, practice is practice, no one can guarantee it."
This was an artificial wormhole!
Neither the Earth civilization nor alien civilizations possessed it; it was a technological product of a leap forward.
Who could guarantee success before testing?
"Hopefully... there won't be any problems!" General Wang cheered himself on.
"How are things on the other aspects?" Chen Hao asked.
"The construction progress of the Dyson Ring is currently about 3% complete."
Relying solely on the Dyson Ring to activate the artificial wormhole required completing at least 1/20 of the progress.
That is, 5%.
The 3% progress clearly had a gap.
"In the past year or so, a large number of various power stations have been built, and many geothermal power stations have also been built on Venus, coupled with global power restrictions and energy storage—all added together, there are no problems in terms of energy!" General Wang concluded.
The Hunters' arrival time in the solar system was greatly advanced.
The progress of the Dyson Ring could not keep up.
Fortunately!
Many measures were taken to finally meet the functional requirements.
"Report! Equipment delivered!" The guard reported.
...
The huge prototype was placed on the open space.
A group of engineers and scientists were doing pre-test work.
"Calibration complete!"
"Power connection complete!"
"Prepare!"
Chen Hao walked to the control console and quickly entered a few lines of instructions: "1% power test startup!"
Start!
As the button was pressed.
In an instant, Shanghai and even several surrounding provinces were plunged into darkness.
That's right!
Just a 1% power test startup consumed the electricity of several provinces!
After pressing the button, Chen Hao stared at a strangely shaped device above the equipment—a bit like a large lightning rod.
Not just him?
Everyone was staring.
However...
"How could this be..." General Wang was dumbfounded.
No movement!
Did the test fail?
With less than a month left, if it was an equipment failure, it would be fine, but if it was a technical problem, it might be too late!
"Chief..."
General Wang asked blankly: "Is it... is there no hope?"
Chen Hao didn't say a word.
His hands moved quickly on the control console.
A few minutes later, he shouted again: "1% power test startup!"
Start!
The button was pressed again.
General Wang's face turned pale, and many scientists present also had despair written on their faces.
Once it failed...
It would be the end of all mankind!
Suddenly, something similar to a lightning rod suddenly trembled violently.
The next moment.
A strange distortion appeared in the high altitude.
It was very small, only a few centimeters in diameter, and the field of vision was limited at night, so it was difficult for ordinary people to see clearly.
"I see it!"
General Wang shouted, raising his head.
He had good eyesight.
After injecting the gene agent, his eyesight was further enhanced.
However...
The wormhole connected two spaces, and what he saw was only the wormhole entrance at the launch end.
What about the other end?
There was movement on the intercom, and an excited voice shouted: "We have it... a micro wormhole has appeared 50,000 kilometers away!"
"General! That's our wormhole!"
1% extremely low power.
The wormhole created was very small.
The distance crossed was not far.
These were not important.
What was important was that it was successful!
Chen Hao couldn't see 50,000 kilometers with the naked eye, but the base's main control room could monitor it with special equipment.
Hearing the shout from the control center, General Wang burst into tears instantly.
"It's done... it's a success!" Brady rushed up and gave Chen Hao a bear hug.
He was more excited than anyone.
Because of his obsession with astronomy, he had brought all mankind into the abyss of despair. If the artificial wormhole could not succeed, he would have buried all mankind!
"Not enough!"
Chen Hao took a deep breath: "General Wang!"
"Here!"
General Wang's voice was sonorous.
"Earth, Venus, Dyson Ring, use wireless technology to connect to the grid for power transmission, prepare for high-power testing!"
"Yes!"
"There's still nearly a month, we must build a few more!"
One prototype was not enough.
What if there was a failure?
Concerning the survival of all mankind, every possibility must be considered, and there must be a backup plan.
Better safe than sorry!
Of course, having this prototype, with China's national system...
Wasn't there still nearly a month?
Building a few more was not difficult!
"Brady, you assist General Wang in testing, only continuous power can be used, energy storage is not allowed!" Chen Hao ordered.
"Understood!" Brady was extremely excited.
"Chief, you... aren't personally testing?" General Wang was puzzled.
"I'm going home."
Chen Hao smiled faintly.
There were no problems with the technology and equipment, and there was no difficulty in the remaining tests.
Going home.
In the past 15 months, the number of times he had gone home could be counted on his fingers, and Xia Qingmo occasionally brought his daughter to the research center to see him.
One side was research and development concerning the survival of mankind.
The other side was spending time with his daughter.
There was really no way to balance both.
This time, he must spend a few days with his daughter!
Besides...
That matter that he mentioned to the old man 15 months ago should also be formally put on the agenda after the artificial wormhole test was over.
High-load testing shouldn't take too long, it should be completed tomorrow, right?
Thinking of that matter, he couldn't help but get excited.
That was his dream.
It was the old man's dream.
It was also the dream of hundreds of millions of Chinese people!
Now.
The dream was within reach!
