Chapter 293: Gravitational Wave Radar
“The Executive Officer should know what technological advantages Paradise Island possesses, right?”
Anya countered Lu Yuan.
“It should be—zero element prospecting and artificial gravity?”
“Yes, that is the legacy left to them by humanity in the golden age. Based on these two technologies, Paradise Island is said to have developed gravitational wave radar and zero element radar.”
As expected!
Lu Yuan was no stranger to the concept of gravitational wave radar.
Ordinary radar stealth, visible light stealth, and infrared stealth are ineffective against this detection method. As long as it is a physical entity with mass, it will theoretically be revealed by it.
“So, Paradise Island has solved the precision problem of gravitational wave detection? As far as I know, the gravitational waves that other Star Alliance forces can detect mainly come from extreme astronomical events like the merger of massive black holes.”
Warships, of course, also generate gravity and radiate gravitational waves outwards.
However, these gravitational waves are extremely weak, and the gravitational displacement of the core components of the detection equipment they cause is often much smaller than one Planck length.
Therefore, theoretically, they should be undetectable.
The Cangyuan warship, like other Star Alliance warships, also had gravity sensors installed, but they couldn't be used as radar.
Anya explained, “The specific technical details are still unclear. According to the intelligence already obtained, although this device is called a radar, its working principle is actually more similar to active sonar.”
“It first broadcasts a high-intensity gravitational wave pulse to the surroundings. If there is a mass entity within the effective detection range, even if the mass is only one ton, or even a few hundred kilograms, it will produce a sufficiently obvious tensor echo effect, equivalent to being detected.”
So that's how it is—
This aligns with Paradise Island's technological advantages.
They achieve artificial gravity fields by emitting gravitational waves!
Clearly, this technology, in addition to creating artificial gravity, can also be used to neutralize the inertia of motion within a spacecraft, greatly improving the overload tolerance of pilots and Sailors.
It can also be used to create “tractor beams,” greatly increasing the efficiency of space construction and mining.
Not bad, not bad, it's a good technology, the kind that can light up an entire tech tree.
If it could be captured and a sample scanned, that would be even better.
“This intelligence is enough for me.”
Lu Yuan thanked Anya.
This detection mode actually has obvious drawbacks.
Like active sonar underwater in reality, while it detects targets, the detected targets will also have some sensation.
The act of broadcasting powerful gravitational waves outwards will definitely cause gravitational distortions in the vast surrounding space, leading to the appearance of various strange phenomena.
For example, a pendant suddenly starts to sway, or a cup on the table suddenly slides.
Anyway, it's like a sudden haunting.
Of course, these are already very obvious macroscopic physical phenomena. Before similar phenomena occur, the gravity sensors on the ship should first show abnormal readings.
Just modify the program to sound an alarm on the bridge as soon as these abnormal readings appear.
While this cannot achieve gravitational wave stealth, it can at least let the crew know that they are being scanned by gravitational wave radar, allowing them to prepare for battle in advance and maintain two-way transparency on the battlefield.
“Then the other type of zero element radar should detect a ship as long as it has zero element on board, right?”
This is also quite annoying. Because any ship engaged in interstellar travel is bound to have zero element in its hold.
“Yes,” Anya nodded.
“But the zero element resonance detection range is not as good as gravitational wave radar. It generally does not exceed 50,000 kilometers. The latter, according to my investigation, can exceed 2 million kilometers for warships that have activated the Mass Effect Zero Element Furnace and reduced their relative mass. For ships that have not activated the Zero Element Furnace and show their true mass, the detection range easily breaks through 100 million kilometers.”
Understood.
So in naval battles, the primary reliance will still be on gravitational wave radar.
This is the “trump card” of Paradise Island's special class ships!
Lu Yuan immediately contacted Xian Yu, asking him to quickly organize the members of his “Wargame Club” to discuss strategies to counter gravitational wave radar.
After all this, Lu Yuan looked at Anya seriously and solemnly.
“In the long run, Paradise Island is an opponent that Cangyuan and New Hope will have to face. Therefore, I hope to send my subordinates there as soon as possible to begin cultivating new branch forces, and it would be best if this could be done without anyone knowing. I wonder if Ms. Anya can provide assistance in this regard.”
“Of course!”
Anya immediately agreed enthusiastically. She seemed to enjoy the feeling of the Executive Officer owing her a favor.
“I'll be frank with you, Paradise Island's immigration management is even more lenient than New Hope's. As long as you don't carry any high-power weapons that could threaten their safety, landing is easy.”
“Of course, given the current situation, if you openly fly Cangyuan's flag, even an unarmed civilian ship would probably be detained and searched.”
“But don't worry, I will contact a reliable middleman to handle this matter. Just have your elite team wait in the port area, and I guarantee they will be delivered within 10 days, without them having to do anything themselves throughout the process.”
Throughout New Hope, no one was more reliable than Anya in this regard.
“However, I must remind you that the security environment on Paradise Island is very poor, especially when you enter it as an ordinary person with no reputation, carrying a large amount of supplies. You will immediately be targeted by local gangs.”
“I know your people are battle-hardened, but suddenly being placed in such a harsh, high-pressure environment will likely take a long time to adapt to.”
Lu Yuan struggled to hold back his laughter.
Adapt?!
Sister, are you perhaps joking with me?!
Do you know what kind of anarchistic beasts lurk in the souls of these players?
Do you know how much effort I put in, how many rules I set, and how much hair I lost during that time, to prevent them from playing this game like interstellar GTA, rushing to be five-star good citizens?
Well, now there's finally a place where they can vent to their heart's content, and finally experience 100% freedom in this fully immersive game.
Just thinking about what kind of hellish gameplay those human beasts will develop next made even Lu Yuan, their boss, shiver!
The most authentic violence!
He was certain that every single one of those who signed up to go to Paradise Island in the first batch would feel right at home once they arrived.
“No, I don't think that's a problem at all. On the contrary, it's very likely that the seven crime oligarchs in the city will be the first to crack.”
Lu Yuan had also done his homework on Paradise Island's political system in advance.
Anya blinked at him, realizing he was serious.
“...Alright then, as long as you have it under control.”
“Hmm, what I want to know most now is if Paradise Island has any prohibited items. If I bring in a dozen 3D printers and cloning culture tanks, will I be stopped?”
“Absolutely not. Even unknown models you haven't seen before won't be a problem.” Anya smiled knowingly, “The only thing you need to worry about is that such high-value goods are likely to be coveted and robbed.”
Good!
Knowing that the local customs are so “simple,” I feel relieved.
As long as 15 3D printers can be transported, combined with the current rate of 1800 new beta players per week in “Star Sea,” it will definitely be possible to quietly create a “Cangyuan Gang” of a thousand people within a month, becoming a significant local force!
Next, four escort frigates were officially transferred from the merchant fleet to Cangyuan, and then rested in New Hope for two days, purchasing zero element and nuclear fuel.
At the same time, the branch players ordered tungsten steel projectiles and hyper-missile casings for electromagnetic cannons from local factories, striving to bring enough supplies to sortie with double the ammunition reserves.
The 3D printers in the branch warehouse consumed a wave of materials, replenishing the missiles and Intelligent Order Consensus drones previously lost in the escort mission.
On the evening of the fifth day, Lu Yuan left his guest room in “Purgatory” and set off.
Coming to the noisy nightclub on the first floor, he saw a familiar figure at the bar.
“Xiao Xue?”
Lu Yuan called out to her. She heard the call, turned her head, jumped off the bar stool, and elegantly nodded in greeting.
“Good evening, Executive Officer. Are you going to the dock area? Do you mind if I accompany you?”
So she was waiting for me? Lu Yuan noticed that she had put on makeup today, possibly due to some unwritten dress code in “Purgatory,” leading her to adapt to local customs.
“Oh... alright. What's wrong? If there's anything else, or if you want to be alone, you don't have to force yourself, just ignore my capricious request.”
“No, no—
It's just that you're suddenly like this, it's quite rare.”
Lu Yuan smiled at her.
“I happen to need a companion, so let's go.”