For a level five civilization, maglev train technology was already quite outdated.
But considering a starship's size, as well as convenience and comfort, maglev trains remained the first choice for onboard transportation.
While talking with the others, Yevgeny quietly boarded the train bound for the stern of the Earth.
The train traveled fast.
Before long, it stopped at the terminal.
Yevgeny hurriedly rose from his seat and left the train.
As they watched Yevgeny head straight toward the Warp Drive and Tachyon Information Transceiver, the atmosphere in the Command Center grew tense.
Following that faint spark of inspiration in his mind, Yevgeny slowly eased his pace.
Before him stood an enormous hemispherical device. A human looked as insignificant as an ant beside it.
Looking at its thoroughly futuristic design, Yevgeny could not help feeling a little awed.
This was one of the Warp Drive's core components.
The Micro Black Hole Containment Device.
All the anti-gravitons needed to activate the Warp Drive came from here.
Without hesitation, he strode toward the massive structure's main entrance.
"Beep!"
As the crisp alert sounded, the red holographic symbol swiftly turned green.
"Identity verified."
"Welcome, esteemed Academician Yevgeny."
As Zero's electronic synthesized voice sounded, the tightly closed doors swiftly opened.
Yevgeny composed himself and stepped inside.
He had been here many times.
He navigated several turns with practiced ease and used his clearance to unlock several sealed bulkhead doors, finally reaching the core area of the Micro Black Hole Containment Device.
It was a hollow spherical structure.
An enclosed observation corridor ran all the way around its inner wall.
Yevgeny was now inside that corridor.
Through the transparent aluminum wall before him, he looked toward the center of the spherical structure.
Pitch-black darkness.
High-intensity floodlights illuminated the entire spherical structure as brightly as daylight,