Chapter 708: Data at hand
The shaking coming from the depths approached the toes, the metal creaked with the shaking, and the swaying lights flashed a dazzling red, all of which confirmed the self-destruction warning that appeared on the panel. Not empty.
Long, who was still shocked by the creation in front of him just now, suddenly jumped up as if he had been awakened:
"Let's go! There's not enough time!"
"Wait a minute, I want to copy the data!"
It is impossible to transport a mechanical pyramid as huge as a hill within ten minutes.
But the trip is definitely not in vain, at least take the data back for analysis.
Depending on the situation, the value of data may be higher or lower.
Sometimes new algorithms will be discovered from massive amounts of data to optimize routes, and sometimes the location of hidden ruins can be found in the data, thereby making a fortune.
The most important thing is that the data does not take up space, does not sink, and is easy to take away.
For recyclers, data itself is their favorite scrap.
But compared with Xiao Ming, it is indeed a bit worse.
Alyssa also knew that time was tight, so she typed on the keyboard quickly.
She called up all the data she could and took a look at the amount. The portable terminal on her arm couldn't save it.
But this did not make Alyssa give up, but made her even more excited.
The shaking noise became louder and louder, and the violent tremors gave people the illusion that they might be submerged here at any time.
Alyssa took out a memory stick and inserted it into the interface on the side of the console.
"This is a relic from another world that I spent a lot of money to buy. I must succeed!"
Fortunately, the console interface connected successfully to the memory stick and started transferring data.
"Not yet!"
"Wait a moment, it will be ready soon!"
Since there is artificial gravity nearby, the violent shaking has already begun to make people unsteady.
Alyssa was also very anxious, her eyes fixed on the progress bar on the panel, accompanied by a loud sound of metal twisting and deforming. When she saw the word "Complete" appeared, Alyssa immediately pulled out the memory stick.
Just as she was about to turn around and leave quickly, Alyssa suddenly heard a soft 'click' sound. A secret compartment opened under the console, and an octagonal mechanical creation fell out of it.
It is about the size of a palm, like a small plate, and the complex lines on it seem to indicate that this thing is some kind of mechanical structure.
"Alyssa!"
Just as he lowered his head and grabbed the thing in his hand, Long suddenly pounced from the other side and knocked Alyssa down.
Almost at the same time, a large metal plate hit the position where the two were just now. Even through the void protective clothing, a terrible noise could still be heard. .
"There's no time, this place is starting to collapse!"
"I know, I got the stuff, let's go quickly!"
He stretched out his hand to pull Alyssa up, and the two of them hurriedly ran towards the airlock door where their companions were. Along the way, large and small debris continued to fall from above, some of which were sparkling with electric sparks.
Just as they were approaching the airlock door, they suddenly felt the air beneath their feet, and their whole bodies slowly floated up.
Artificial gravity failed. Whether it is a starship or an asteroid fortress like this, artificial gravity is the lowest level system and is as important a function as the life support system. The failure of this function is not good news.
However, this was not their first adventure, let alone the first time they had to flee for their lives in a panic. The two of them immediately activated the jetting ability of their void protective suits.
The exhaust gases from breathing are stored in another tank at the back, and that's when it's time to use it.
Due to the low gravity state, only a small amount of initial force was needed to adjust the body posture, and the two floated all the way back to the airlock door.
The passage that was dark just now now has yellow and red lights flashing alternately, giving people a sense of urgency just by looking at it.
You were careful when you came here, trying not to attract the attention of the automatic defense system. Now you really have no time to worry about what is there and what is not. Everyone has turned on the spray mode.
Since the gas reserves are limited, they must operate accurately to ensure that every injection adjustment opportunity is not wasted. If the exhaust gas is used up, precious oxygen can only be used. And you have to maintain speed and escape before the base self-destructs.
This kind of operation is not something ordinary people can do, but for these recyclers, it is not a big problem.
Because the passage is relatively narrow, the group of people seems to be stumbling and floating in the passage, especially when they reach a place where they need to turn, they basically force their way up.
The only good news is that you don’t have to worry about anything falling off your head.
Everyone was secretly cursing their competing counterparts. Who knows what those grandsons touched, causing the base's self-destruction program to be activated. They had the urge to shoot their fellow starships when they returned to the ship.
Since we need to go back as quickly as possible, we will inevitably pass through some high-risk areas.
Soon they saw a large number of corpses floating in the passage. Some were magic casings used as mechanical guards, and some were fellow travelers. The blood formed spherical water droplets in the low gravity environment, also like a string of beads. curtain.
Everyone really had no time to avoid them. Since none of their colleagues went as far as they did, everyone else should have evacuated.
After they passed through the corridor with flashing warning lights, they finally rushed to the outside of the airlock door and saw that their fellow shuttles had taken off on the tarmac outside.
Damn, he is the first to do whatever he can't do and make trouble, and he runs very fast.
Everyone also hurriedly drifted in the direction of their shuttle. At this time, the exhaust gas was almost used up, so they had to use the remaining oxygen for propulsion.
Just as he was about to approach the shuttle and run away, the lights above suddenly dimmed, followed by a strong flash, and a large metal plate the size of a basketball court seemed to be pushed downwards by an explosion.
"No no no no! Damn it!"
Unfortunately, it hit Alyssa and their shuttle.
There was no one on the shuttle, and the shuttle would not be damaged so easily, but the metal plate covered it like a cup, and a large number of cables tied the shuttle tightly, making it impossible to take off.
There is no time to slowly pull out the shuttle now!
"This way! Use this one!"
"Isn't that an antique?"
"At least there's still energy, hopefully it can still start."
In addition to the recycler's shuttles, there are about a dozen base-owned shuttles on the tarmac.
This thing has a history of more than a thousand years, but there is almost no corruption in the void, and time is unlikely to leave any traces on the metal creations. They are still as shiny as new.
When she first arrived, Alyssa took a look at these shuttles. Most of them still had energy. The only problem was how to start them.
Anyway, there is no other way but to rush over now.
(End of chapter)