World Situation Impact

This solution is simple and brutal. Simple means efficient, and it can be implemented as soon as possible. Time is what we lack the most right now.

"Increasing the warhead weight of missiles and replacing the guidance head will cause the missile's CG (center of gravity) to shift. Modifying existing missiles requires time."

This tests East University's industrial strength. However, as the world's largest industrial nation with a complete industrial chain, we have never been afraid in this regard.

"Besides increasing the yield, we can also use laser irradiation. Since it can shift the spectrum, theoretically, lasers will also be shifted. Then we can apply it in reverse to find the hidden spacecraft body."

The old academician continued, solving the problem with scientific methods. They were already starting to counter the enemy's strategy.

"Regarding the alien civilization's weapon systems, Academician Qu will explain."

After speaking, the old academician stepped down, and another tall, thin elder walked onto the stage. A cross-section of the damaged [140] aircraft and the damaged parts of the Hornets that landed on the Charles de Gaulle were projected onto the large screen.

"Through sample extraction and edge cross-section analysis of the damaged areas of the 815A, 140 aircraft, and the Hornets, the weapon used by the alien spacecraft is inferred to be high-energy lasers.

Lasers have the characteristics of being silent, leaving no trails, and emitting no electromagnetic radiation. Fortunately, the 815A is equipped with a twin biological imaging sensor, which observed the alien spacecraft firing high-energy lasers, confirming this."

When it came to high-energy laser weapons, the audience was no stranger to them. East University was a global leader in high-energy lasers, which had already been deployed on ships. The paper "Naval Laser Weapon Combat Operations and Prospects" detailed East University's applications of laser weapons, showcasing their innovative uses.

"The fuselage skin of the Flying Shark has a melting point of around 1500 degrees. The laser power density causing this damage is between 10^8 and 10^10 per square centimeter. At this energy level, it will produce a shockwave effect, not only melting the skin into metal vapor but also ionizing the vapor into plasma through two mechanisms: inverse Bremsstrahlung radiation and photo-dissociation of free electrons."

The experts in the technical fields listened calmly to the principles explained by the old academician. The military officers also listened attentively. Meanwhile, officials from unrelated departments took notes, intending to research the details later.

"The plasma will expand supersonically, appearing in the form of laser-supported detonation, causing mechanical damage such as faults, shear, and fracture to the target."

"However, we did not find any radiation effects (ultraviolet and X-rays) from sustained laser irradiation. The airborne avionics system did not detect any exposure of photosensitive materials to X-rays, which would alter their electrical properties after ionization."

"Based on the comprehensive analysis, the weapon system used by the alien civilization is most likely pulsed lasers. Only pulsed lasers can cause mechanical damage without affecting precision electronic components."

The old academician finished his deduction of the enemy's weapon system.

[How is their defense?]

"Our weapons can cause damage to it. Analysis of the wreckage shows that its shell strength is not high, but its wave transmission and light transmission rates are extremely high. It is like a prism itself, capable of shifting the spectrum."

At this point, a hint of worry flashed across the old academician's brow. High light and wave transmission rates were normal, as light has wave-particle duality. However, what worried him was something else:

"No alien individuals, organic residues, or other signs of crew were found inside the wreckage of the spacecraft."

Upon hearing this, the experts present frowned. This indicated that the triangular spacecraft might not be the main combat units of the aliens, much like human drones. Their role was likely similar to that of armed reconnaissance drones.

The successful escape of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group indirectly proved that the alien spacecraft would not venture beyond a certain distance from the Sky Pit. It was like soldiers establishing a beachhead, not primarily for combat but to hold the position and await reinforcements. This possibility was extremely high, suggesting that Earth might be facing an invasion from extraterrestrial civilization!

[Is there any way to communicate?]

The best strategy is to plan. Currently, there is a lack of understanding about the alien civilization. If communication were possible and their objectives could be understood, this invasion could turn into an opportunity, fostering exchange with extraterrestrial civilizations and expanding humanity's knowledge of the external world, provided there were no irreconcilable conflicts.

"The aliens have not responded to the messages we sent (radio waves, lasers, sound waves, etc.)."

Everyone present fell silent again. The lack of response was, in itself, a response.

[Immediately formulate a contingency plan for a possible full-scale invasion by the alien civilization.]

East University had long formulated plans for dealing with alien invasions. They even had contingency plans for scenarios like zombie virus outbreaks, doomsday events, and spiritual energy resurgence. Now that the aliens had truly arrived, they could take the pre-existing plans, make targeted modifications to the corresponding conditions, and quickly formulate new plans. Then, they would resolutely execute the preparation phase according to the plan!

After the old academician stepped down, a professor from Fudan University took the stage. With the appearance of the Sky Pit, the relationship between East University and America would change, and even the global situation would shift.

"Distinguished leaders, heads of departments, and academicians, I will now discuss the possible changes in the future situation."

A world map centered on the Pacific Ocean appeared on the large screen behind him, with the Sky Pit as the focal point, radiating outwards across the entire Pacific Rim.

"The existence of the Sky Pit will have a significant impact on the entire Pacific region. Although the alien civilization has not shown any signs of expansion yet, we must prepare for the possibility of them expanding outwards. Once they do, all maritime transport in the Pacific, including sea, air, and passenger transport, will be severed!"

Looking at the vast world map, cutting off the Pacific transportation lines would effectively divide the entire world into two. East University and America would immediately become "the farthest distances in the world." Both air and sea travel routes would be extended several times, and transportation costs would skyrocket.

"However, compared to America, we have a significant advantage: we have the ASEAN Ten and Japan as a buffer zone. They are on the front lines facing the aliens, while the mainland of the United States will directly face the threat of the aliens."

This is geopolitics. Geographically, America has no buffer in front of its west coast; there are no countries, only some small islands. Even if military bases were established on these small islands, the controlled range would be limited, far less than the small countries in front of East University.

These smaller countries possess certain military, population, economic, and industrial capabilities. East Asia is the most densely populated and industrially developed region in the world!