studiobondurri Chapter 6 003 Colonization?_2
Chapter 6 003 Colonization?_2
In the exploration fleet, the three highest-ranking officers were the Fleet Commander, the Marine Commander, and the Immigration Officer.
The Fleet Leadership Committee consisted of more members, including the heads of the Fleet Scientific Research Bureau, the Fleet Engineering Bureau, the Fleet Industrial Bureau, the Fleet Security Bureau, the Fleet Hospital, and the Fleet Logistics Support Bureau.
In the meeting room of the Sacred Falcon, Xu Lanzhou, as the highest leader of the entire fleet, presided over the meeting with a commanding presence. Although Xu Lanzhou had recently taken over the R19 fleet, no one dared underestimate her.
Being able to become a commodore of the Imperial Universe Army at such a young age, aside from her distinguished birth in the Knight of Destiny family, was also related to her outstanding performance on the battlefield. This beautiful commodore, who seldom showed a smile, had served as a captain on the Empire's escort ships, cruisers, and carrier cruisers before becoming a commodore.
More than a year ago, during the rebellion of the Jinpu Star civilization, she led her warships to victory against superior numbers and even sank a rebel flagship, which greatly enhanced her reputation and paved her way to becoming a fleet commander.
In this grave situation, Xu Lanzhou knew she had to display her strength and composure to stabilize the fleet and avoid any chaos.
"You're all aware of the general situation. While we were passing through a wormhole, an accident occurred, and we arrived in a new universe. The wormhole that brought us here has closed, and we don't have the capability to open it. Even if we did, we wouldn't know where another unexplored wormhole might take us.
However, I believe that when each of you chose to join the exploration fleet, you were somewhat prepared. The Chancellor teaches us that the people from Iridium Star never fear difficulties, either we find a solution, or we smash the difficulties with our fists.
The mission the United Empire has entrusted us with is to colonize new star regions, even if we've come to a new universe, our task remains unchanged. Wherever an Empire warship goes, there lies the soil of the Empire!"
Her words fell, but they did not have the inspirational effect she had hoped for. All the fleet leaders present were older than her, each more pragmatic. Indeed, most fleet leaders were somewhat aware of their commander's idealism, and it was precisely because of her pure idealism that she could lead a fleet that was just as pure and fearless.
Yet, pure idealism, in an unfamiliar and possibly dangerous environment, did not have any effect.
Moreover, Star Warriors, who perceived the universe and metaphysical forces, had no interest in committing crimes; their primary interest was in pursuing the eternal truths of the universe.
Xu Lanzhou gave Nan Ma a grateful look; ordinarily, Master Nan Ma seemed quite unreliable, but he was extremely useful in critical moments.
Nan Ma's statement once again caused awkwardness among the committee members, almost all of whom didn't know what to say.
At this point, the Immigration Officer Du Peng spoke up. This administrator, not particularly tall but with a rather scholarly demeanor, was exceptionally capable, managing all affairs precisely and orderly. Even the typically critical Xu Lanzhou had to admit that Du Peng was one of the most outstanding governmental administrators she had ever worked with.
Du Peng said, "Since Commander Xu and Master Nan Ma both agree that maintaining the R19 Fleet's original mission of exploring and colonizing Star Regions is necessary, I too support this decision.
Now our problem is, even though we have come to understand that the physical laws in this universe are equivalent to ours, we still are unclear about the dangers present in the Star Regions we are in and what kind of Interstellar Civilizations we might encounter.
Therefore, the pressing matter is to dispatch the Insight and other reconnaissance forces to conduct in-depth and extensive scouting of our current Stellar System and its surroundings, to support our next steps in decision-making."
As the head of the Fleet Scientific Research Bureau and an esteemed scholar of the Empire, Director Mo added, "Our main ship's observations have already provided us with a considerable amount of information.
Our current Stellar System consists of eight relatively large planetary bodies and some minor planets, and one of these planets is a habitable one with intelligent life, albeit it seems they have not yet entered the era of substantial Interstellar Travel. I suggest that the Insight begins its reconnaissance with this planet inhabited by intelligent life."
Nan Ma, intrigued, remarked, "Various coincidences are lining up. Transitioning to an alternate dimension universe, and just by our side, there happens to be a habitable planet with intelligent life. I have a premonition that we are experiencing something extraordinary."
Xu Lanzhou decided, "In that case, the Insight should immediately prepare and begin the investigation of the unknown habitable planet. The rest of the ships should prepare for combat, and should the investigation results be positive, this habitable planet will become the Empire's first colony in the alternate dimension universe. May the Chancellor above bless our loyal subjects of the Empire!"