Colonization?
Halsey, who was originally sleepy, immediately became energetic.
Of course she knew how much 'wealth' this decision would bring to Umbrella.
For example, in the 15th century, European countries such as Portugal and Spain established colonies in North, South, Africa, and Oceania, and became dominant powers.
Bringing unimaginable wealth and status.
However, the above type of colonization is an 'evil' capital that confines the original inhabitants of the conquered areas like livestock and robs them of their labor wealth.
Umbrella's colonization is more like immigration and pioneering, which is quite different from the above.
"Everyone." William continued to explain while everyone present was still in shock:
"For example, going to Mars would take 400 to 450 days according to NASA's standards, and it is not yet capable of carrying humans.
However, six battleships with Warp Engine can reach the low-Earth orbit of Mars in an instant.
What is this concept?
It's literally thousands of times easier than traveling on an international flight."
Saying that, William looked at Cortana and asked:
"Cortana, if we don't consider armament and defense, how much money and time will it take to build Colony Ship that can accommodate ten thousand people?"
"Yes."
Cortana's body was emitting a shimmering light, which meant that she was simulating and calculating at an extremely fast speed. She answered within tens of seconds:
"Boss, with the current number of people at Engineering Team, it will take about eight months and the cost of a single ship will be about US$7.2 billion."
"Thank you." William smiled slightly at Cortana to express his gratitude, and then the three people in front of Vision said:
"Some people, if they want to realize the so-called American dream, would rather spend hundreds of thousands, hundreds of thousands or even millions to immigrate to the United States.
But what if you only need to spend 10,000 or 20,000 to join our Umbrella Engineering Team, and go to Mars to build your own house and city for Interstellar Immigration?
It's a round-trip ticket, not a one-way ticket. If you're not satisfied, you can return to Earth, what do you think?"
William This can be said to be a two-way benefit...
Because he knows that as long as he becomes a member of Umbrella Engineering Team, he will have the special skills of 'Rapid Construction'.
Hand over the money.
Still working.
For land reclamation, in the early stage, let some people from the original Engineering Team branch out to build base stations on the surface of Mars, and then spend a lot of money on advertising.
There will always be someone who takes the bait.
Besides, it's not the one-way ticket planned by NASA, where it's gone and never comes back.
Spending 10,000 to 20,000 yuan to travel to the Earth is worth it if you can enjoy the scenery of Mars, right?
Moreover, William's vision is not limited to immigration, the most important thing is resources.
For example, the gold, iron, nickel, iron and other ores contained in Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter are conservatively estimated to be US$7 trillion.
Of course, resources must be used for Umbrella's Technology research and development and military expansion, and to promote human progress.
Indeed, as the Fortune report said, William wants to make his Umbrella the leader of mankind in the 21st century.
To quote a famous saying from a certain foundation, "Human beings can no longer live in fear. Nothing can protect us. We must protect ourselves."
As Hawking once reminded, if we want to ensure the continuation of the human race, Interstellar Immigration is inevitable and necessary.
"Boss, I support you~."
Sure enough, not long after William finished speaking, Halsey was the first to express his position and said with a smile, "As long as there is enough money, I agree to Colonization Plan's implementation."
"I have no objection." Andre replied.
"Okay." Mike also nodded in agreement.
Seeing that all Umbrella executives agreed with the colonization project, William did not delay, turned to look at Halsey and asked:
"Catherine, if we establish colonies on planets like Mars and Titan, can you develop a device to modify the atmospheric environment?"
"Change the atmosphere?" Halsey was stunned.
But she immediately shook her head and smiled, "Even if I can build a device to modify the atmosphere, humans cannot live directly on Mars and Titan.
The first is the geomagnetism. Mars' magnetic field is very weak, which leads to the thinning of the atmosphere and the loss of water.
The most important thing is that without the protection of the magnetic field, the human body will be directly exposed to cosmic rays, and disease and death will follow one after another.
I do not have the ability to modify the internal geological activities of a planet.
Titan has a thick atmosphere, but it also has no magnetic field protection.
But..."
Halsey overturned William's plan to modify the atmosphere and stated her hypothesis. "It is still possible to create some kind of high-strength, resistant to harmful cosmic rays, and a sealed giant transparent dome.
I think it is feasible to expand the gravity generating device on the battleship and keep the gravity in the dome similar to that of the earth.
Moreover, some of the corresponding facilities and technologies are already very mature, and are much more realistic and cheaper than plans to modify the atmosphere and address activities."
"Yeah." William nodded.
As long as Halsey says it's possible, then it's certain, and the rest is just a matter of time.
Then he said to her, "Catherine, what do you need? The company will fully support you."
"What do you need..."
Halsey raised his left hand and rubbed his chin. After thinking for a while, he said, "There is nothing special needed. It will be Spartan Augmentation Surgery in two months."
I'll go back to Minos Island to research first, oh, by the way, I need Cortana's full assistance."
"If Cortana focuses on the immigration plan, what about the control of public opinion?" Mike looked worried.
"It's okay, Lieutenant General." Cortana responded proactively:
"The Hive There is another Intelligent AI who is similar to me. She can perfectly replace my responsibilities and assist Umbrella in controlling the network."
"Well, that's true." William echoed from the side.
"Then I have no other questions." Mike said suddenly.
"Very good."
Seeing that no one raised any doubts, William stood up, straightened his clothes and ordered, "Then Dr. Halsey will take the lead and prepare for the implementation of the colonization project, and Cortana will assist.
Lieutenant General, your mission is to train 20,000 Marine Corps to prepare to protect Umbrella's property and employees when Voyage to Dawn and Colonization Plan are implemented."
General, the discovery and containment of global anomalies is still left to you, but I hope you and the Lieutenant General will handle the Manhattan incident first."
"Yes."(x4)
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After William explained the company's policy, Halsey took Cortana and all Sparta back to Minos Island under the escort of Major Kent.
Andre and Mike need to stay in New York State to continue the disinfection procedures and Memory Wipe plan.
William brought Hunk and other alphas back to Halifax City, and used Serena as his secretary to handle public opinion and various company arrangements.
William One more project needs to be taken care of...
That is to select the UBCS, USS, Marine Corps and agents in the Umbrella force to form the most elite Task Force to deal with various abnormal phenomena.
Mobile Task Force.