The confirmation of the nuclear fusion theory has opened up the thinking of the scientific research team headed by Dopps. Although it is only uncontrollable nuclear fusion, it is still available. After many discussions, the reaction formula of nuclear fusion is finalized. The method is to use hydrogen nuclei and boron 11 to react. Although the reaction is difficult and the energy produced is small, it does not produce gamma rays and neutrons, but only alpha particles, which is safe and clean, and is very suitable for use as a power source for combat ships.

"In this way, the problem of the propeller is solved. Taking into account the protective armor, ammunition load, personnel quality, etc. of the space battleship, the maximum speed can be maintained at least one-tenth the speed of light. Next, our work project will be It can be handed over to the actual test team, and they can make this nuclear pulse engine practical as soon as possible."

Most academic members fell asleep without saying hello after the results were finalized. They were really tired.

A sleepy academic member walked up to Dopps and asked.

"...Does amoeba also use this propulsion technology?"

"We just have to do our best and do our best."

Dopps can't answer this question. He can only wait for time to verify. He can only hope that Amoeba is using this kind of propulsion technology, so that they can close the distance.

Time is passing by every second, and two more years have passed in a blink of an eye. The Carters on the space construction project are also very anxious. They designed the keel according to Myron’s instructions, because the news they received was in order to cater to the imminent demise. They have developed no fewer than tens of thousands of blueprints for the nuclear pulse engine. Because no one knows the thrust of the nuclear pulse, so many blueprints have been designed.

However, even if the design is good, the nuclear pulse engine still has not come out.

Until a certain radio operator, received radio information from Sori.

"Received the telex signal from Sori! It is the blueprint of the nuclear pulse engine! In addition, there are two new types of weapons: the laser and the electromagnetic gun!"

"Engineering designers are in their respective positions, and it's time to show our talents!"

Engineering designers everywhere in the asteroid belt picked up their own pens and papers. The current electronic technology of the Carter civilization has just begun. Not to mention touch-screen numerical control, the computer memory of the spacecraft is not necessarily smarter than the humans on the earth. The phone’s memory is large.

Relying on radio communication and telex, they built a simple radio network with each other.

It was in such a crude design environment that engineering designers began to design the first space battleship in history for their civilization.

The battleship was quickly finalized. Because of the design filing, engineering designers can find a design that fits the problem from a large amount of design data.

In order to be more efficient, there are designers in the design to optimize the structure of the nuclear pulse engine.

"Large fission reactors can be removed and replaced by small fission reactors to maintain the electric field at the beginning of the nuclear fusion reaction. The plasma of the nuclear pulse engine itself is a natural energy source. We can use the waste heat and cooling agent inside the nuclear reactor to make temperature difference. Power generation."

"But this is not very efficient. I propose to change it to a ring structure to make the plasma move and cut the electromotive force generated by the magnetic field lines in a magnetic field to generate electricity."

Then the plasma was originally converged into a sphere structure and turned into a ring, so that nuclear fusion plasma can be used to generate electricity, and at the same time it can be propelled. It kills two birds with one stone, reducing the mass of the large fission reactor and reducing the mass of the spare. It can carry more weapons, cooling agents, shells, etc., or used for other things.

Later, some Carters thought about the safety of warships at high speeds.

"Ships sailing at high speeds are very dangerous, especially if they sail at one-tenth the speed of light, even a small stone is very dangerous. We need a shield."

"The energy shield in science fiction movies is impossible to achieve. We are discussing reality, not fantasy."

"What I want to say is not the kind, the kind that thinks through the thighs and knows that it is impossible, and the energy is not a robot. How can it be possible to run wherever it says?" The proposer of the plan was discouraged and explained his design to his colleagues. Concept, "The shield I want to say is a volatile substance. This substance exists in the bow of a warship. It collides with free atoms in the universe during the navigation process, causing the internal energy to increase and volatilize, so that it can be formed. The gas flow prevents the spacecraft traveling at one-tenth the speed of light from being corroded by the atoms of the universe."

According to the proponent's description, the engineering designers quickly concreted the design on the drawings.

"With this design, the bow of the battleship will be very large, similar in shape to a nuclear bomb cloud."

This kind of shield only blocks free atoms in the universe. If it hits a meteorite the size of a rock, this kind of volatile shield does not have much protective effect, and only the armor of the warship itself can be relied on.

"In addition, we must be prepared to defend against high-energy rays in front of the spacecraft. Such a fast speed will inevitably lead to an increase in the frequency of light. Even low-frequency visible light is equivalent to high-frequency rays for a high-speed spacecraft."

"Yes, this is a place to pay special attention to."

...

When this sample design drawing was outlined, the subordinates immediately delivered it to Myron~lightnovelpub.net~Do you not consider the life support system? "Myron asked.

"It's not necessary. That would be a waste of the effective load of the warship."

"Add it," said Myron.

"Uh... why?"

Myron said, "You didn't consider the physical and psychological health of the crew of the warship. It is a torment for them to keep them in the warship for a long time."

"A room was specially opened on the battleship to grow some plants, which not only circulates the air, but also allows the crew to get a certain degree of psychological relief."

The subordinates thought for a while and agreed with Melan's words.

"understood."

"By the way, where is the signal plan implemented?" Myron continued to ask.

"Half of the broadcast has been broadcast. These low-frequency radio satellites are stably orbiting around the stars. They will become our eyes on the cosmic battlefield, accurately pinpointing the enemy's position." Subordinates reported truthfully.

"Can it be guaranteed that they will perform as planned?"

"It's already being tested. The latest test results can accurately locate a meteorite with a flash size and a diameter of three calories."

Myron thought for a moment and asked.

"Can you improve it further?"

"Yes, but the speed of light has an upper limit. As the distance increases, the information transmitted by the satellite may be significantly delayed."

Myron can accept this question. Information is better than no information.

“It’s okay to delay. I’m afraid I don’t know the enemy’s movements at all. Without intelligence, it’s the most taboo thing in war.”

"If the order continues, all the engineering ships in the Space Corps will make full efforts to produce space battleships. We are still far from the planned number of 200,000 battleships in service, and we must speed up."

"Yes!"