"This is..."
"A probe from the Proxima Centauri Civilization?"
Zhao Zijie paused at the model displayed in the holographic projection, then immediately asked.
Lü Yongchang nodded in confirmation. "That's right."
"Unlike starships, small probes can be made into spheres with our current technology."
"This greatly increases their structural strength, allowing them to withstand higher acceleration and giving them greater maneuverability."
"Of course, while they look similar on the outside, their interiors are worlds apart."
"Unlike those flashy but useless probes from the Proxima Centauri Civilization, the probe I've designed has real detection capabilities."
As he spoke, Lü Yongchang reached out and dragged the holographic projection before him.
A star map of the Proxima Centauri System appeared before Zhao Zijie.
Proxima b, its entire surface turned orange-yellow by dust, stood out at the very center of the image.
In the image, densely packed probes flew outward in all directions from the vicinity of Proxima b.
"With Proxima b at the center, we can establish comprehensive surveillance of the region within a radius of 1 AU in ten days."
Lü Yongchang shrugged as he spoke. "Of course, we can also explore more distant regions, but that would consume an enormous amount of Zero's computing power."
A look of wonder appeared in Zhao Zijie's eyes.
If we'd had this technology during the war against the Proxima Centauri Civilization...
We could have avoided so many needless sacrifices!
Unfortunately, there were no ifs in reality.
"Any other issues?"
Lü Yongchang asked softly as he watched Zhao Zijie stare blankly at the holographic projection.
Zhao Zijie abruptly snapped out of his reverie and quickly withdrew his awestruck gaze.
"Of course." He nodded and continued, "The variety of warships."
Seeing Lü Yongchang frown, he quickly explained.
"We currently have too few types of warships. That's our biggest