Chapter 59: Original Sin
On the other side of Earth, in a core building somewhere, Intelligence Chief Daniel Wilson had a gloomy expression and was hurrying along.
He held a stack of documents in his hand as he arrived at his superior’s office.
“Respected Mr. Locke, through intelligence collection from multiple sources, we have confirmed that that Eastern Country has indeed carried out nationwide industrial mobilization.
But we still cannot confirm the ultimate purpose of carrying out industrial mobilization.”
A contemplative look appeared on Vice Speaker Locke’s face, which had deep nasolabial folds.
“Nationwide industrial mobilization… those damn yellow-skinned monkeys, do they want to start a world war?”
In any case, this posed a serious threat to their own camp.
Under the current international situation, what that Eastern Country ultimately wanted to do was actually not important. What was important was whether they had the ability to threaten their side.
As long as they did, that was their original sin, and their side had to come up with a response plan.
“Hold an international joint conference.”
“Yes.”
Not long after, Director Daniel accompanied Vice Speaker Locke to the online meeting room together.
On the huge screen, officials from the other countries in their own camp all had solemn expressions.
Vice Speaker Locke glanced over the attendees and was slightly surprised.
“Representatives from FL Country, DM Country, and others didn’t come?”
Daniel said in a low voice: “We just received reports from the representatives of these countries that they have temporary major emergencies domestically and cannot attend this meeting.”
“FUCK.”
Locke cursed under his breath, ignored the matter, and said solemnly to the attendees on the screen: “Maintaining the existing international situation and world peace is our civilization camp’s inescapable responsibility.
And now, that Eastern Country is carrying out nationwide industrial mobilization, which seriously threatens the peace situation. We have the responsibility and obligation to intervene in this…”
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Thousands of kilometers away, melodious music was continuously emanating from a magnificent palace.
Art masters were passionately performing on the stage, while below, people in formal attire sat upright, occasionally applauding lightly to express their appreciation without making noise to disturb the performance.
The palace was filled with an atmosphere of elegance and nobility.
When the piece ended, applause thundered.
A man in his forties stood up and walked onto the stage, shaking hands with the artists.
“Thank you, Mr. President.”
“It’s an honor to perform for you.”
The man addressed as President elegantly expressed his thanks, then said to the guests: “Today is our nation’s major holiday, and we are here together looking forward to a bright tomorrow…”
When he finally stepped down from the stage, the secretary, full of solemnity, leaned in close to his ear and quickly said in a low voice: “Mr. President, Director Daniel has expressed serious dissatisfaction with our absence from this meeting. At the same time, intelligence shows that that country is indeed carrying out nationwide industrial mobilization.”
He was full of confusion in his heart.
Clearly national security had faced a major threat, yet the President still had the mind to hold some music celebration here.
If that country’s industrial mobilization was targeted at their own country, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The President’s face still wore a smile as he friendly shook hands with a guest before smiling at his own secretary.
“Dear Secretary Ruan Li Guang, please tell me, why should we feel fear because of this?
If you were a chicken, when the owner picks up a cleaver, you would naturally feel fear.
But if you see that what your owner picked up was not a cleaver, but a machine gun… what do you have to worry about?
Put your heart back in your belly, isn’t it good to enjoy some music?”
The secretary was slightly stunned, then said: “But Director Daniel…”
“As weak little chickens, why should we get involved in the conflict between two giant beasts? Go, have a few drinks, then get some good rest. Everything will be fine.”
Mr. President smiled and left, leaving the secretary standing there dazed.
After a long while, he gently exhaled, and a smile also appeared on his face.
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At this moment, after more than a dozen hours of long-distance travel, the first Giant Spirit God II Heavy Launch Vehicle had arrived at the launch site.
Under the simultaneous operation of several heavy cranes, this rocket that had been lying down all the way finally stood up and was firmly secured to the movable launch platform.
Numerous engineering personnel who had been waiting here for a long time used the pre-built tower and giant cranes to carry out the final pre-launch inspection of this rocket.
This inspection would not be too in-depth, because that would take too much time; this time it was only some overall and macroscopic checks, as long as there were no obvious faults.
Booster binding work also began accordingly.
Even though this rocket was already so huge, relying solely on it to send a lunar detection satellite with a mass of just over two tons to lunar orbit was still not feasible.
This required the assistance of boosters.
What were called boosters could actually be considered slightly smaller rockets.
Compared to the Giant Spirit God II Heavy Launch Vehicle, which had a total height of 62 meters and a diameter of 5.8 meters, these slightly smaller rockets serving as boosters were 33 meters tall with a diameter of about 2.9 meters.
Four boosters were connected to the rocket body through pre-reserved fastening interfaces, and special welding engineers immediately began on-site welding work to reinforce them again.
In the huge launch site, just like this rocket undergoing final inspection and assembly work, there were also another ten rockets that had just arrived at the launch site.
Ten teams worked together to save time in every possible way. And on the road not far away, huge special trucks carrying identical rockets were still continuously driving in.
One of the rockets first completed a series of tasks including booster binding and overall inspection.
Thus, the movable launch platform carrying it slowly moved along the rails to the side of the equally huge launch pad, allowing this towering rocket to be fixed again by the launch pad.
There were just two final procedures left, and launch could begin.
Likewise mobilizing the whole nation, the first lunar detection satellite produced after simple modifications based on the existing mature satellite architecture had been delivered to the launch site and was being maneuvered by engineers into the payload bay at the top of the rocket.
Fuel loading tasks proceeded simultaneously.
The four boosters used liquid oxygen kerosene, the rocket body used liquid hydrogen liquid oxygen, and orbit micro-adjustment and attitude control used hydrazine fuel.
Through dozens of thick pipes, these different fuels totaling over 800 tons continuously poured in.
Dense white mist then rose from the bottom of the rocket, making the launch site look like a fairyland.
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