Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train-Chapter 1052 - 401: Planet Titan (Part 2)

"So I’ve dispatched two Nightwalker teams to comprehensively investigate the Floating Giant Corpse. Bio #1 and Bio #3, apart from Dark Invasion, have shown no aggression for now, moreover..."

Ye Lan looked at Chu Yan, "Our frontline observation team has discovered that the Floating Giant Corpse reached the skies over Longjiang three days ago. At this speed, it might pass over Dawn City in about two weeks, which poses a considerable threat to us."

Chu Yan immediately asked, "Teacher Ye, can my team be part of this investigation?"

"No."

Ye Lan flatly rejected, "Lin Xian should have informed you that he is traveling to the Polar region via the Ocean Track. We must ensure your safety, so after discussion with General Xu, you won’t engage in any fieldwork for now. Moreover, your body suffered significant aftermath from the recent crisis and needs time to recuperate."

Chu Yan wanted to say more but was silenced by Ye Lan’s undeniable calm expression, thus she could only nod.

"Alright, I will follow the organization’s arrangements."

...

Yongcheng Port, Star Orbit Ocean Shore Base Docking Port, this once colossal maritime track port has now fallen into desolation. Zombies are seen standing scattered around the unloading area and the port, occasionally howling in response to the wind’s agitation.

The crimson sunset resembled a dying ember, igniting the high clouds across the horizon.

The Infinity quietly stationed on a loading platform near the coastline. Beyond its windows, the Pacific’s shimmering coast during dusk contrasted with the discarded remnants of other freight trains and maritime traction platforms on the dock platform. The metal surfaces of these trains had been eroded with weathered scars by the sea breeze, resembling giant stranded beast skeletons. The massive ocean track was supported by giant ridged columns, extending from the port into the ocean’s depths.

On the dock, containers stacked askew, with peeling paint revealing rotted goods inside, while several zombies slowly wandered in the shadows. Their steps dragging, they occasionally collided with overturned forklifts, causing the metallic crashing sound to be exceptionally jarring in the silence.

[Ground and low-altitude regions have completed the second scan, no high-threat creatures or human presence detected.]

Viola operated several mechas and drones to search throughout the port. Chen Sixuan, along with Ning Jing and others, had prepared for nightfall train operations. In car #2, Sha Sha gazed at the endless Pacific Ocean outside the window, her eyes gleaming as she spoke,

"This is my first time taking a train into the ocean track section, it looks terrifying. How was the Star Orbital constructed in the deep sea?"

"You’ve asked the right person." KIKI lounged on a swivel chair with legs on the table, skillfully twirling a black pen as she spoke to Sha Sha, "Do you know the initial design concept of the Star Orbital?"

Sha Sha shook her head.

KIKI raised a finger and drew a spiral in the air, then continuously enlarged the spiral.

"Simply put, it involves constructing a pathway along the equator that can encircle Blue Star and elevate towards near-Earth orbit using an upward trajectory. You can think of it as a spiral line of a yo-yo, ultimately aiming for the Planet Ring, a permanent aerial track facilitating industrial transportation between Earth and Moon by traction devices."

"Huh? Then why not use space elevators or flying devices for transport?" Sha Sha asked.

"You don’t understand; it’s called a century plan." KIKI smiled faintly, "Have you heard of the Dyson Sphere Project?"

Sha Sha nodded, "Yes, construct a colossal artificial structure to wrap around the Constant Star and harvest perpetual energy?"

"Correct, but what Blue Star aims for isn’t just that, but to first establish the Energy Ring around its near-Earth orbit, forming a space mechanical ring for energy capture. However, this plan is difficult to achieve within a few centuries, hence divided into several preliminary steps, the first being the construction of the Wangyue Planet Ring, then elevating a floating track to establish high-altitude tracks, much like Yu Bei City."

"4,800 meters?" Sha Sha pondered, "But the orbital height has limits, restrained by materials, tougher than space elevators."

"It’s not that hard either, material is one thing, cost another." KIKI continued twirling the pen, "To build a track over 5,000 meters, no base pillar should be constructed, thus viewing the track as a cable extending from the surface to Blue Star’s synchronous orbit, beside its own weight, stretch tensile is crucial, it turns into a spiral cable released by centrifugal force and gravity balance, with the Wangyue Planet Ring being that kite."

"Ultimately forming a Planet Ring?"

"Exactly, from a cable to a track, eventually building up a space city. The logic is the same for Wangyue Planet Ring, therefore the Star Orbit resolves the issue of transport capacity. Building such a large space megastructure relies heavily on transport beyond what space elevators offer." KIKI spread her arms, declaring, "We need a high-speed route to Earth’s orbit, a track!"

In car #1, Lin Xian closed his eyes in contemplation, consciousness already inside the Black Star Forge.

[Current Mechanical Heart Level LV.6 (5520/50000)]

[Mechanical Awakening]: Mechanical Lord

Mechanical Devouring: 6 (300/5000) enhances devouring efficiency

Mechanical Manufacturing: 6 (1560/5000) enhances construction efficiency

[Special Skill]

Mechanical Energy Cannon [Enhancement]

AT Force Field [Enhancement]