Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Dan Xing (单兴) |
| Alias(es) | President Dan |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation/Role | Senior technology official; coordinator of major national research, industrial, and space-development initiatives 74 104 340 |
| Status | Active 411 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 69 |
Background / History
Dan Xing became involved with Luo Yao's work as the quantum-chip project gained national backing. He recognized that Luo Yao wanted an independent company to preserve the autonomy of his research, then negotiated with Huaji to separate Luo Yao and the Shannon Laboratory personnel from the company. The result was the establishment of Pioneer Technology, with Peng Xun temporarily assigned to help manage its affairs. 73 74
He helped elevate the quantum-chip project into the national Torch Program and later supported the quantum-satellite initiative. After Luo Yao's article gained international attention, Dan Xing announced the Quantum Satellite Project and appointed Luo Yao as its deputy leader. 74 87
As Luo Yao's work expanded into quantum communication, fighter-jet applications, spaceflight, fusion, and lunar development, Dan Xing became a recurring organizer, liaison, and political shield. He coordinated experts, companies, research institutions, and foreign partners while handling the diplomatic and administrative consequences of Luo Yao's decisions. 91 113 130 340
During the formation of the Outer Space Development Administration, Dan Xing presented its cooperative framework to foreign representatives and secured participation from multiple countries. He continued handling its diplomatic concerns while Luo Yao focused on the technical work of lunar-base construction. 340 341
Personality
Dan Xing is pragmatic, patient, and highly protective of exceptional researchers. He understands that Luo Yao's bluntness comes from a focus on research rather than malice, and repeatedly asks others not to judge Luo Yao by ordinary social expectations. 76 108
He is also accustomed to cleaning up after Luo Yao's social missteps. Although he often becomes anxious when Luo Yao acts without warning, he generally chooses to support or redirect him rather than suppress his work. 74 150 324 347
His confidence in Luo Yao is tempered by caution. Dan Xing recognizes the strategic value of Luo Yao's research, but worries about security, public perception, overwork, and the risks of dangerous experiments. 51 162 288 394
Abilities & Skills
Project Coordination
Dan Xing connects Luo Yao's research with institutions capable of funding, staffing, securing, and deploying it.
- Negotiated Luo Yao's separation from Huaji and the creation of Pioneer Technology. 74
- Organized the quantum-satellite project’s technical-document review and one-month security lockdown. 88
- Coordinated research support for quantum computing, pharmaceutical applications, quantum communication, and fusion technology. 113 130 295
- Helped arrange cooperation between Luo Yao and projects at Shengfei, Chuanfei, and Institute 801. 91 322
Strategic Judgment
He assesses technologies not only for their scientific value but also for their industrial, military, and diplomatic implications.
- Supported the use of quantum satellites and a smart-energy network as strategic responses to foreign pressure. 84
- Worked with Luo Yao to counter orbital threats to the Mozi Satellite. 101
- Supported a review mechanism for spacecraft approaching the Moon after discovering hostile interference in Dan Country's electrical system. 381
- Helped use the appearance of Xuan Nü to advance the Southern Sky Gate Plan while concealing the aircraft’s true origin. 236 237
Diplomacy and External Relations
Dan Xing serves as a mediator between Luo Yao, domestic leadership, foreign representatives, and research organizations.
- Mediated Pioneer Technology’s drone agreement with General Serah. 151
- Presented the Outer Space Development Administration as a framework for international cooperation. 340
- Defended Luo Yao’s lunar-base design when foreign representatives objected to the red pentagram on the Moon. 341
- Opposed making Luo Yao humanity’s spokesperson in extraterrestrial communication because of the risks posed by his poor social tact. 411
Relationships
- Luo Yao — Close collaborator, administrator, and protector. Dan Xing supports Luo Yao’s independence, manages the consequences of his behavior, and repeatedly advocates for his safety and research freedom. 74 76 162 411
- Zheng Housheng — Huaji president with whom Dan Xing negotiated the transfer of Luo Yao and the Shannon Laboratory personnel into Pioneer Technology. 74
- Fu Daobin — Frequent subordinate and partner in arranging projects, corporate cooperation, and responses to Luo Yao’s initiatives. 113 116 130
- Zheng Yang — Fellow senior coordinator who works with Dan Xing on aerospace, fusion, brain-computer interface, and security matters surrounding Luo Yao. 236 288 347
- Old Zhou — Senior authority to whom Dan Xing reports major technological, security, and extraterrestrial-related developments. 343 394 405
- Peng Xun — Assigned by Dan Xing to Pioneer Technology to assist Luo Yao with company management and external affairs. 74
- Luo Yao's team — Dan Xing coordinates their resources and security while recognizing that their work is central to major national projects. 51 88 91
Notable Quotes
“Don't apply the way you interact with ordinary people to everyone else. Luo Yao really doesn't pay much attention to that sort of thing, and I don't take it to heart.” 76
“We object to Academician Luo serving as the spokesperson. Academician Luo is not good at interacting with people usually, and if misunderstandings occur during dialogue with extraterrestrial beings, the consequences would be unimaginable!” 411