"Yes, but not entirely."
After a moment's thought, Lü Yongchang said, "Kepler-452 is Human Civilization's current base and the foundation for our future development. The main fleet can't stray too far from it."
"Apart from the [Vermilion Bird] Planet-Busting Starship, I can only assign you some [Glutton] supply transports, around a hundred in total."
"Of course, to ensure the mining fleet's safety, I can also give you an escort fleet made up of [Golden Crow] Battleships and [Black Tortoise] Frigates."
Wang Man ran through some calculations in his head, and a troubled look immediately crossed his face.
"Professor, wouldn't a hundred Starships be too few..."
"The Gravity Cage they generate would be too weak. We might end up with some..."
Lü Yongchang fell into thought again.
"Tap... tap... tap..."
His knuckles tapped lightly against the window ledge beside him, producing a rhythmic sound.
"Using combat Starships to extract resources is an emergency measure to begin with." Lü Yongchang frowned slightly. "It's not a long-term solution."
"I suggest you go see Academician Tang Hairong."
"Design and build a new megastructure specifically for mining and smelting."
Wang Man nodded thoughtfully.
"All right, I understand."
A day later.
A small shuttle traced a smooth arc, passing great masses of scorching molten iron in space as it headed toward Kepler-452b.
Inside the shuttle sat the two Academicians, Wang Man and Tang Hairong.
"Wang, was what you told me yesterday really true?!" Sitting in his shuttle seat, Tang Hairong cautiously questioned Wang Man beside him.
"Professor Lü really decided to restart the Planetary Fortress construction project?"
Wang Man set their course, then turned and gave Tang Hairong an exasperated glare. "Honestly, you!"
"Just how many times have you asked that damn question?"
"If it hasn't been a hundred times, it's been fifty, hasn't it?"