There should be many civilizations in the universe. This has now become a consensus! Because of this, experts have already abandoned some of their previous "unrealistic" theoretical speculations.
But here, seeing the new civilization still makes everyone a little... at a loss.
Fortunately, Mu Dekun responded quickly and sent the scientists and explorers away first, regardless of the situation! On the one hand, they are indeed treasures; similarly, they have little fighting power, and they have to be distracted to protect them during the battle! Therefore, sending him away is the best way.
On the other hand, when he saw that the scientists were ready to evacuate, Mu Dekun also began to control the spacecraft to see if it could get in touch with these newly discovered civilizations and see if it could establish good diplomatic relations.
The reason why these spaceships are said to be like icebergs is because they are in the shape of two triangles that are turned upside down, no, they are two pyramids that are turned upside down. Of course, they are not a real pyramid, but a fortress with layers stacked on top of each other, but shrinking upward; and in some locations, there are small bulges, which look like icebergs without any rules. .
The spaceships rotate slowly and horizontally around their axis; their equator is the junction of the inverted icebergs, where the diameter is largest.
There was a hazy light on the surface of the spacecraft, as hazy as water vapor, and it was as if it were real and illusory. However, this kind of defense was able to withstand the environment of the neutron star. Even in this moment, Mu Dekun saw that they had blocked it once. The proton slurry ejected by the neutron star! Although after four light years of diffusion, these proton slurries have weakened by 80%. But it can still break through the pure purple energy protection layer and even affect advanced virtual physical protection technology.
But the opponent seemed to be able to defend against such a proton slurry attack just by fluctuating! This technique made Mu Dekun's pupils shrink slightly.
As soldiers in the starry sky age, they use the most advanced technology, which almost represents the pinnacle of applicable technology - laboratory technology does not count, at least for the time being it is not universal. Therefore, Mu Dekun knew very well that his own skills were not yet able to do such an understatement.
but. Some have not given up yet. Seeing that the other party is about one billion kilometers away from the exploration spacecraft on our side. There was no attack, so Mu Dekun thought that maybe he could try to communicate!
All kinds of signal transmission methods, from the most basic electromagnetic signals in the universe. To the mature and advanced quantum communication technology that China has temporarily mastered. All trying. See which one the other party can crack. This is actually a kind of temptation - in the universe. It seems that communication methods and technologies can also become a means of demonstration.
The distance of 1 billion kilometers is not short, and both light and electromagnetic waves take about 44 minutes - this is still normal space; if there are strong distortions and fluctuations in the space, etc. Or if there is no strong interference, this time will be delayed. For example, in the current environment, a delay of one or two minutes is normal, especially when both parties are still in relative motion.
Therefore, the first to contact the other party is quantum communication technology.
At this time, China's exploration spacecraft had also received the signal transmitted by the other party. But after all, they are two civilizations that have never communicated with each other. It is a bit... difficult to understand the meaning of the signal immediately!
But it doesn't matter. It's enough to see that both parties are sending signals to each other and staying in relatively stable positions.
In fact, both sides are wary of each other. The signal received by China turned out to be a technology that uses space fluctuations to encode; while the signal received by the other party from China was quantum communication technology at the level of space cracks. The two sides are evenly matched in communication technology. And they are both exploring this newly exploded star, so in terms of a large number of technologies, there is not much difference between the two sides.
Suddenly encountering such a civilization with similar power and technology, as long as the two sides have some brains, they will certainly not be hostile immediately; on the other hand, if they find that the other party's combat power is weak after the exchange, it will be wiped out easily, and it will not matter!
This is actually very similar to that of a hunter. If you find that the opponent is a weak prey, of course you will kill it with one arrow; but if you find a strong prey, you must be cautious and would rather let it go than risk your life to attack.
However, because China encountered the Pearl Star Territory, it had some achievements in cracking the language. In less than half an hour, it roughly cracked part of the code.
"Hello, Ice Civilization greets you." This is the key sentence, and there are a few other sentences that have not been translated. The reason for this is that greetings such as hello are the most common in various civilizations, diplomacy, etc., and are also the easiest to translate and decipher. As for other words, it is very difficult to translate them in a short time because of the language. Due to reasons such as the relationship with thinking, sometimes without specific communication and detailed exploration, many translation results that make people laugh or cry often appear. In this regard, the translation between Chinese and English still has such problems. For example, it is clearly a question, but it can be translated into a greeting.
"Hello, Huaxia Wenming greets you." Soon, Huaxia gave its own reply, which turned out to be using the other party's encoding technology. Although there is only one sentence, the technological gap is often reflected in this subtle place; in one simple sentence, China's technological advantages are fully demonstrated. Among them, the word "Huaxia" uses the transliteration method.
However, this time the two sides were at odds again; a few minutes later, China's unmanned exploration spacecraft also received a reply from the other party, and it also cracked China's communication technology.
"This civilization is not simple!" Mu Dekun's face was a little solemn. A large part of the reason why humans first explored space was the desire to get rid of the fate of "loneliness"! As a result, I have now discovered that I am not alone in the universe, but it is actually very dangerous!
"We are only using ordinary technology!" Wan Yunfei was somewhat disapproving, "This is the lowest level, non-encrypted technology!"
"But I guess the same is true for the other party!" Mu Dekun's face became more solemn.
After that, the two sides communicated cautiously and tested cautiously. In this way, two strange civilizations had their first communication across a neutron star.
This communication lasted for a month. In the end, for convenience, the two parties got very close and used simple electromagnetic waves as a means of communication, so that there was no need to translate those complicated codes. China's unmanned exploration spacecraft and the other party's small communicator are almost stuck together for communication.
But this seemingly simple exchange is also full of swords and daggers. Each other uses their own methods to explore each other's technical situation, even if they can detect it a little bit. For example, energy technology, power technology, material technology, communication technology, etc., these can all be detected using simple detection methods. For example, electromagnetic wave feedback - anyway, both parties are now using electromagnetic waves to communicate, and they just use this as a cover. While communicating, they can estimate the other party's technical means based on the electromagnetic wave feedback.
Of course, Mu Dekun didn't know whether the other party did this or what method he used, but he probably wouldn't do any detection honestly!
In the past month, the communication between the two parties has never been interrupted. Basic communication can already be carried out in the simplest language.
"Ice Civilization invites the Chinese Empire to visit our country. Our location is 12 light-years away from here, in a location with thin nebulae. We can reach it by flying 12 light-years in the direction where your spaceship fleet and the neutron star line up. .”
"How long will your civilization stay here? I am a soldier. I can only execute orders, not plan. I need to tell the upper echelons of the empire about the friendship of the nobles!" Mu Dekun did not dare to relax at all. Although the other party showed good intentions, it is not impossible for them to fall out halfway. China itself has done it...
The other party didn't reply for a while, obviously he was also discussing internally. About half an hour later, the signal came, "We can wait here for half a year."
"In half a year, we will be very far away from here. The round trip will exceed 15 light years. The Nebula is not suitable for flying. It will take us a year to make a round trip." Mu Dekun did some calculations and calculated that it would take half a year to go back and forth. Based on the current This technique would be very easy in a normal starry sky; but in this nebula world, it would be a little difficult. Of course, this statement is not without a hint of weakness.
Next, the other party obviously entered the discussion stage again. It took about more than an hour before the news came, "I can wait for you for a year. But in one year, the number of your spaceships cannot exceed 500, and the size cannot exceed 10 kilometers."
Obviously, if they wait for a year, the other party will also be worried about something like this in China; and the other party's current largest spaceship is only 15 kilometers, so it seems understandable that China's spaceships should not exceed 10 kilometers. of.
"Okay! I will convey it!" Mu Dekun dealt with this situation very well. Of course, it has to be said that Mu Dekun has lived for almost three hundred years, and he still has ordinary methods.
After the two sides briefly communicated, exchanged language packages, and specifically named some taboos of their respective civilizations, the Chinese fleet was ready to set off. However, the fleet of the Ice Civilization stayed behind. Apparently they were also exploring the newly exploded star and the newly born neutron star.
Finally heaving a sigh of relief, Mu Dekun slowly commanded the fleet to prepare to return; but he was also careful not to be attacked by surprise. If the opponent had some stealth technology, it was not impossible, because the universe itself was a miracle. Also, for more than a month, the two sides have been constantly at odds and testing each other. For example, the final time agreement is actually an obscure technical confrontation. (To be continued...)
ps: ˜Ice Civilization’s proposal, thanks to the book friend: Eternity of Eternity.
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