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Sandora is a decisive person - at least when it comes to imperial affairs. After deciding to call the Garden of the Dead system to help the exiles re-establish contact with the Fifth Fleet, she immediately notified Little Artemis through the spiritual connection. It happened that the Garden of the Dead had just completed a routine maintenance, and all components were now activated. It's not closed yet and can be used to perform tasks at any time.
Of course, there is no problem on the exile side. Since receiving the last communication from the Fifth Fleet in the early morning, all their communication equipment has been operating at full power, and there is no need for any preparation.
The only thing that needs to be prepared is to build a temporary conversion device to rewrite the communication protocol of the Exile Fleet into a data pattern that can be recognized by the Garden of Death system. The data patterns used by the two are too different. The multi-linearity of Toberu Technology The random distribution data protocol is really weird in our opinion. To translate the two types of data into and out of each other in real time without a mapping database requires a lot of calculations, so Sandora decided to use it in the Garden of the Dead and the planet Kerudak. Each is equipped with a Xiling host for auxiliary computing. The Garden of Death was quickly prepared: there were more than two idle hosts on standby in the system at any time in case of emergencies, and on our side, we called Pao Pao over - she personally It is safer to be responsible for the relatively difficult end.
There is a communication array on Kerudak, and one of its data ports happens to be in this "Parliament Building", which saves us a lot of trouble. According to the parliament, the large communication array deployed on the planet's surface was refitted by engineers by directly removing the communication arrays on the original escape ships. It is already a very old thing. There will be some problems in running it - after all, the things they make are not comparable to the facilities made by the Empire. There is no way to use these ancient equipment, because they cannot build new arrays at the moment. Don't think that a communication array is as simple as an antenna. The communication technology that can stably transmit signals across the void is very complex, especially the large arrays used to maintain contact with the Fifth Fleet. Its manufacturing is far more difficult than it is now. The exiles can take it. They can build colonial stars, a space transportation network for navigation in the universe, and star ports and various space docking stations. But they couldn't build a large-scale cross-void communication device, and all their related basic industries were lost, although the good news is that the drawings and data are all there. But the bad news is that they need to rebuild these basic industries starting from the molecular cleavage-transfer machine used for mining. Without the heaven-defying host technology of the Xiling Empire, they have made slow progress in rebuilding their basic industries. Um. These are all digressions.
The second floor of the parliament building (by the way, I don’t know how to distinguish the upper, lower, left, and current floors in this weird building. It’s as complicated as an insect nest. It was only after the “parliament” told us that I knew this was the second floor) This is where the data terminal is located, a large computer room filled with weird equipment. It sounds a bit weird to put this kind of thing in a government office building, but the parliament told us the reason for this arrangement: she is a huge consciousness aggregate with very powerful information processing capabilities. During the exile of the fleet, she also At one time, she controlled the entire planet fortress as the central host, so she could undertake very heavy data processing work. Now that the exiles' new home has just been established, all facilities are incomplete, so she has personally taken on the responsibility of unifying the entire galaxy's data network. Therefore, the parliament building itself is the interface she uses to connect to this data network. , of course there will be such a computer room here.
Therefore, Shandora's evaluation of "Parliament" is: a copycat version of the Xiling host. Although it does not have engineering functions and occult calculation functions. But in terms of pure computing power, I'm afraid it won't be much worse than Bubble.
The central computer room is very spacious, and since most of the data deductions are done by the Parliament itself, there are not many terminals for manual control in this computer room. It is only used as an interface to connect the "Parliament" and the information network. existence, thus appearing more empty. In the ellipsoid-shaped cabin full of Toberu Zerg style, there are dozens of gray and black data machines along the metal walls. These modems are as tall as a person, with smooth and rounded casings. There are no buttons or panels. There are only some green symbols that slide quickly across the surface to indicate that they are running. The appearance of the modems looks like several different sizes and shapes. The fusion of ellipsoidal geometries is Toberu’s technological style: they like to make their device shells as rounded as their insect carapaces. In the center of the computer room, there is a large device with a... rather abstract appearance.
If I have to describe it, it is like several spheres or ellipsoids piled on the ground in a haphazard manner, connected to each other by light beams. Green symbols and data are quickly refreshed on each sphere. Because of this weird appearance, when I see them At first glance, I almost thought these balls fell from the ceiling...
Bubbles sat on top of the largest sphere. The shell of the sphere had been opened, revealing the internal structure shining with dark green light. Bubbles put his right hand in the window, and his eyes were constantly flowing and refreshing. Bright spot: She has successfully established a connection with the exiles' data network, and is now learning the information combination method of this system and downloading the root dictionary. It can be seen that she is very bored with this work, and she muttered again : "I said, wouldn't it be great if you completed the grid connection as soon as possible?"
Bubble said to the "Parliament", who was standing next to us. At first, I thought her image couldn't leave that kind of hall, but I didn't expect that the Toberu advanced Zerg didn't even have technology similar to quality projection. Research has shown that the disembodied soul creature "Parliament" can use this technology to act like a normal person and even have physical contact with the outside world. However, the "mass projection" developed by the Toberu tribe still has flaws, that is, it cannot leave a fixed projection generator, and the parliament itself does not have the ability to use multiple shadow clones. Otherwise, Tavel will definitely have many problems with the latter. common topic.
The grid connection mentioned by Pao Bao is of course to allow the exile fleet to be attached to the imperial network. This work has actually already begun. But it has not been completed yet, and Paopao is very resentful about this - especially now, because there is no grid connection, she needs to use the most primitive method to learn a set of algorithms for a data network that she thinks is relatively simple and backward, just like letting People who are used to independent Internet access via 100M fiber optics suddenly experience the same frustration as 512k dial-up Internet access. The "Parliament" could only respond with a shrug to Bubble's complaints, and then continued to wait for the data synchronization to be completed. This process took more than ten minutes. With Bubble's computing efficiency, it actually took more than ten minutes to learn the Toberu-style data structure algorithm. It can be seen that although the latter's technology in this area is not as good as that of the Empire, it is indeed quite high-end.
"There is no suitable slot, and it does not support the crystal oscillator interface. It is not compatible with protocol 6, and it has to use its own energy source... Even a temporary adapter needs to be designed and processed on site..." Pao Pao jumped down from the modem and lowered his voice. Hold your head and open your hands. Several rays of rapidly changing light flickered in her hands, and gradually formed the shape of some kind of small device. At the same time, she was still muttering, "If the child's father hadn't spoken, who would be willing to take this kind of job? Work The environment is too harsh... You can at least give me a temporary slot..."
"She talks a lot of nonsense," Sandora tilted her head slightly and muttered to me, "But she can only express her understanding: Bubbles is not used to working without a host slot, and she feels insecure."
I nodded in understanding. Because Toberu Technology uses a completely different data interface, and there is also a problem with the power supply module here in the parliament building. The slots of conventional Xiling hosts cannot be used here - it does not mean that they cannot be built, but even if a host slot is placed in this computer room, it will not produce any functions. The functions of conventional slots: Additional energy supply, power amplification. Enhance stability and cache input and output data. None of them are used here. In the end, Paopao still has to use his own improvised adapter to directly connect to the data machine made by the Toberu people, so we simply let Paopao Pao is directly connected to the modem here and uses her own energy to work. As a result, Bubble complained about this.
finally. Pao Pao made a set of small equipment on site. It consisted of two parts. One part was a palm-sized square box with a shell that had a crystal texture. She inserted this thing directly into the reading window of the Toberu data machine. The crystal square box The end that was in contact with the modem immediately glowed red and actively adapted to the latter's connection mode; while the other part looked like an awl, with one end sharp and slender, and the other end swollen like a handle. Bubble picked up the awl and shook it After two clicks, he inserted it on the top of his head and made a "puff" sound.
Me: "..." I was so excited. Was the scene just now a bit strange? !
"The father of the child? Why do you look so strange?" Paopao looked at me strangely, then seemed to feel that the awl on the top of his head was uncomfortable, so he pulled it out with a "pop", then changed the angle and inserted it back with a "pop" , "Oh, what do you think of this? I just designed the amplifier. Because it would be too troublesome to change the internal components, and it is only for temporary use, I made an external part. Do you think it looks good?"
Me: "..." Well, in the end I didn't say anything. I tried to stay calm and smiled at this nerdy and rotten person who just added a very curious "mother of the child" - although I have seen her put someone Some weird cables are plugged into my body when downloading things, but the way this external antenna is installed... I still won't comment.
"The connection has been established." After half a minute, a blue light flashed in Bubble's eyes - two blue lights, and then the green symbols on the surfaces of all the modems in the entire computer room were quickly refreshed, and after a blur, the A large number of entries were marked with Xiling characters, and the low humming sound became clearer from low to high. Paopao knocked the awl on his head, with a happy look on his face, "Ah, I didn't expect these devices to be quite durable. Yeah, I thought they would have to burn at least a third or something if they were running at such high power."
By the way, did you actually have such a goal from the beginning? ! Don't say it in front of others!
The "Parliament" had a very subtle look on its face, but in the end, it said nothing. It just waited for Bubble to notify the system of the current process. Everything went well. Paopao successfully connected to the Toberu communication array and all related information networks. After transcoding, she could transmit the data from these systems to another computer in Avalon space through the imperial network. Xiling host, which performs terminal processing on the data and inputs it into the Garden of Death system. The Garden of Death only assumes the responsibility of transmitting and receiving antennas throughout the entire process, so a set of cross-system communication modules is established. Soon, Bubble informed us that everything was operating normally. The Garden of Death was sending the most powerful broadcast signal in history to the Void Quadrant where the Fifth Fleet's distress signal was transmitted that day. The content of the broadcast was submitted to us by the "Parliament". There is only one sentence: "This is the Fourth Fleet, the message has been received. Please reply immediately."
That's the only thing we can do right now. The communication signals of the combined fleet began to be broadcast to the deepest part of the void with an ultra-high intensity they had never imagined before. The technology used was not only beyond the reach of Toberu technology, it was even the highest level that the New Empire could achieve. When the expected range and stable energy level of the first broadcast were displayed on the modem, the "Parliament" expressed great surprise and gratitude to us. This is the first time I have ever received such fervent gratitude from the mind-body creature in front of me—even more than when we handed over this universe to the Exile Fleet. The previous hunch was correct, if the Fifth Fleet could be successfully saved. Perhaps we will directly reverse the estrangement of the Fourth Fleet towards the Empire.
Of course, the parallel problem is to get the Fifth Fleet to let down its guard against us.
"The rest is left to luck," Bubbles finally adjusted her switching equipment and came to us with an awl on her head. "The broadcast may not be answered soon, but as long as the Fifth Fleet is still alive , and there are still usable communication arrays, they will answer sooner or later. The Garden of Death has turned the receiving sensitivity to the maximum, and we hope that the communication intensity of the Fifth Fleet will not be lower than the threshold..."
Bubble suddenly patted his head and added: "I hope they will reply soon. Now my head is full of messy noises. The sensitivity of the Garden of Death is too high, and all the information is uploaded to me."
"No way, you are the host." I shrugged, patted the bubble head... um. awl. This thing is too eye-catching.
"If everything goes well, I will be able to make this matter public to the citizens according to the situation only after establishing contact with the Fifth Fleet again," the "Parliament" explained to us on the way back to the hall on the ground floor. "For the time being, there are only A section of senior officials and the 'parliament' knew. Please forgive our caution."
Everyone understands this, and I can also see that the "Parliament" is trying its best to bridge the relationship between the new empire and the exiles. She also knows that this incident is an opportunity, so she strives to make everything go smoothly. Before she is completely under control, it is very important to ensure that the information is not leaked to the outside world: her main concern is that if the public knows the news about the Fifth Fleet, and learns about the Empire's involvement in contact with the latter, and finally the Fifth Fleet If the liaison operation fails to produce results, it is very likely that a new gap will be created between the new empire and the exiled people. This is very possible.
"We will notify all stations on the empire's border so that the outposts are ready to lead large forces to jump at any time. If possible, we will send legions to support the Fifth Fleet - it should be in time," Sandora said.
The "Parliament" showed a worried look: "The Fifth Fleet may think you are the enemy: they know nothing about the establishment of the new empire, just like us at the beginning."
"So it depends on your efforts. After the communication is restored, you have to find a way to convince the commander of the Fifth Fleet as soon as possible. I think you should be familiar with each other and can trust each other." Sandora looked at the translucent "Parliament" face, said in an unquestionable tone.
Through the Empire's spiritual network, Sandora and I quickly completed all the deployments we can do now: ordering the New Empire's Third Army with the fastest action capability to enter a state of combat readiness, strengthening the observation of the void at all border posts, and improving the ability to pass away. All the intelligence priorities of the garden system during this period of time, as well as preparing lunch boxes and braised eggs for Paopao... Okay, the last one was angrily reprimanded by the person involved. In fact, I just wanted to reward this girl. After all, starting today In a few days, she will become a lolita with an awl on her head...
The "Parliament" is also making preparations, such as how to compress the information that needs to be delivered into a data packet as small as possible - after establishing contact with the Fifth Fleet, the channel will definitely not be stable, we don't know How long can it take to communicate with them, so the "Parliament" now has to screen and assemble several data packets from simple to complex, and send the most important information to the Fifth Fleet. The expected method is to send a minimum data packet immediately when communication is restored. This data packet includes a set of navigation signals (which can let the Fifth Fleet know which void quadrant is safe), the identification code of the Fourth Fleet that year, and The pass code for the new empire's border, due to the large bandwidth required to explain the situation of the new empire, the relevant content is not included in this minimum data packet. In this way, even if our contact with the Fifth Fleet can only last for a moment, the other party will at least be able to retreat towards us. As for what they will do after they encounter the imperial outpost - I believe that the two sides will have established a stable connection by then, and the "Parliament" can explain everything clearly.
And if the communication can be maintained stably for a period of time, that would be even better. We will first try to send a few larger data packets, and finally try to talk directly to the other party.
But before that, it really can only be left to luck as Paopao said. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)