Counterfeit Hero

"It sounds ridiculous." Russell on the side said solemnly: "But our investigation results do point to this." He pointed to the document in the fat man's hand, motioned for him to open it, and then said: " Your parents' last exploration operation set off on June 5, 2042. The exploration jump point channel was located in the Chakna Republic. The voyage returned successfully on July 11. On July 15, the spacecraft crashed in the public galaxy. Here , there are at least three doubts."

The fat man sat down slowly and spread the documents on his trembling legs. His mind was buzzing and he couldn't read a word. He just listened to Russell's detailed analysis.

"Let's talk about the first one first." Russell raised his finger and said: "Everyone thought that when the spacecraft crashed, everyone involved in the space jump was dead. However, according to our investigation, one person was not on the spacecraft before the crash. Take a look at the information... That man's name was Cassano, a mechanic from the Republic of Chakna. Due to illness, he left the spaceship early when it was returning. After the spacecraft crashed, he disappeared. According to subsequent investigations, this man His identity was forged."

The fat man's teeth cracked loudly as he asked, "Hasn't this person been found?"

Russell shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No. Although we have his holographic three-dimensional image and all the information on his forged identity. However, after all, it has been twenty years. No one knows whether this person is dead or alive, and his appearance has changed. , it is very difficult to find him now. However, forged identities are not traceable. If you have enough time and luck, you may be able to catch him by following the clues. "

The fat man nodded heavily and said, "What about the second doubt?"

"The second one explains the problem even more." Russell snorted and said: "The spaceship your parents took was provided by the Illuminati. Due to the important mission, the spaceship was the latest "Silver Shuttle" fast speed at that time. The spaceship has been reinforced and scientifically modified, and its performance is quite excellent. The communication and navigation systems were the most advanced in the civilian field at the time. However, when it crashed, no help signal was sent. "

"This also involves the third doubt..." Russell paused and said: "In the public galaxy, the spacecraft deviated from the orbit and bizarrely hit a meteorite. This is not possible in a place with an advanced jump navigation system." It is almost impossible for a mistake to occur on the "Shuttle" spacecraft. What is even more bizarre than this is that without sending any distress signal and veering off course, ships from four directions arrived at the crash site of the spacecraft at the same time at the first time!"

The fat man sneered, and his laughter made people feel chilled: "That's really a coincidence, where is it?"

"The Binart Empire, Feyan Republic and Chakna Republic!" Russell said: "The Binart Empire appeared at the crash site. It was a modified commercial transport ship. It appeared on that waterway. Such transport ships are not uncommon. Even during the current war, civilian trade has never stopped. However, the commercial transport ship was loaded with mercenaries driving space mechas, allegedly escorting expensive Jewelry. This reason seems sufficient, but they should be careful to avoid troubles and traps. There is really no reason to appear so far off course to rescue a spacecraft that has not sent a distress signal."

"As for Feiyang Republic..." Russell frowned and said, "What arrived at the crash site was an armed passenger ship on an academic visit to the Chakna Republic. Speaking of which, a small destroyer of the Chakna Republic. It should be counted as one with the Feiyang Republic, because the two spaceships were in formation at the time. "

"Who else is there?" the fat man asked.

"There is another party that does not belong to any country." Russell said slowly: "It was an armed pirate ship converted from a fast merchant ship. According to the investigation, the pirate ship that first appeared at the accident site belonged to a group called "Terror" The most suspicious thing about the "Terror Knight" pirate organization is that after this incident, the "Terror Knight" quickly disintegrated, and all the top members of the organization disappeared. According to the investigation, they did not seem to have suffered any devastating blow at that time. , the disintegration is completely automatic.”

Fatty carefully looked through the information on the four ships in the document and asked curiously: "At that time, was there no conflict between the four ships?"

Russell said: "Basically not. The pirate ship quickly left the scene when the Feiyang and Chakna fleet arrived. At that time, the crashed spacecraft had already exploded. The merchant ship of the Binart Empire was investigated After a while, since they claimed to be here for rescue and there was no evidence of any wrongdoing on their part, the Chakna Republic had no choice but to let them go after taking a detailed record."

The fat man closed the folder, waved it at Boswell in his hand, and asked, "Why is there no record of the four ships' contact with the crashed spacecraft?"

"In fact..." Boswell said with a wry smile: "Although they arrived at the scene as soon as possible, the "Silver Shuttle" disintegrated and exploded very quickly, and no one could get on to rescue it. Afterwards, the search was also No survivors were found, not even the spacecraft’s flight recorder.”

Boswell shook his head and sighed, and continued: "From all indications, it can be concluded that the exploration was successful. The crash of the spacecraft was the biggest loss to mankind in thousands of years. You know, in the past twenty years, the scientific community has spent Countless time, energy and money were lost, and a large number of outstanding astronauts and scientists were lost, but the precise speed point for successful crossing and return was never found. From the third cosmic speed of 60120 kilometers per hour, every additional 1000 kilometers The speed means a hundred possibilities. Even if the fifteen percent fluctuation is removed, it is still a terrifying number. If the jump speed of the "Silver Shuttle" is taken into account, there are almost endless possibilities."

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"Yes!" Bernadotte, who had been silent on the side, also sighed: "Now almost no one dares to accept such an experiment. Just like death, human beings have had various understandings of death since ancient times. Scientific and religious. , and mysticism. However, no one can come back after death to tell us what death is like. Jumping in space at an unconventional speed is completely to die."

"That Cassano..." the fat man gritted his teeth and asked: "He also participated in the exploration operation. If he is the culprit who caused the spacecraft crash and belongs to a certain country or a certain force, why has no discovery been made at all in the past twenty years? Is the news about the new star field tightly sealed or are they calm enough to tolerate it for twenty years without using the new space jumping technology?"

Boswell and Russell looked at each other, shook their heads and said: "Whether it is for individuals, companies or the country, this technology means immeasurable benefits! It can never be hidden for twenty years. And once Execution, whether it is exploration or development and immigration, it is impossible not to reveal the news. We are also very confused about this."

"Tell me this." The fat man gently placed the document on the table in front of him: "You must have a plan. What do you want me to do and how to do it?"

"Actually..." Russell smiled bitterly: "We don't have any plan. The new space jumping technology is Professor Boswell's subject. When the professor was understanding the information, he accidentally discovered your relationship with this matter. Then. So I tell you, firstly, because you have the right to know about your parents, and secondly, because, according to the arrangements of the high command, you happen to be going to the First Military Academy of the Red Army in Hanking, the capital of the Republic of Chakna, for further studies."

"Study further?" The fat man was stunned: "Study for what?"

"Mecha engineering." Russell said: "Not only you, but also students selected from the major federal military academies. You have learned one more tactics and one more combat science than them. In addition, Professor Boswell also I will go, and the laboratory over there invites professors to participate in the research of space jumping point technology."

"Why are you sending me for further training? Fatty doesn't understand.

Boswell said: "It was my suggestion to send you to further education. Among the people selected, you are my student. I know very well your level in mecha manufacturing. Without bragging, Gary The mecha material technology of Paran Laboratory is the most advanced in the world. Moreover, you are a mecha mechanic yourself, and you have the practical ability to operate mechas. Whether it is theory or practice, you are qualified as a training student. Requirements. The most important thing is..."

Boswell's words suddenly stopped, and the room became dull.

Fatty wondered: "What's the key?

Boswell said with a melancholy look: "The key is that the Binart Empire has released a new mecha."

"Oh?" The fat man was stunned and asked, "What kind of mecha? The eleventh generation?"

Boswell sighed and said: "If it is a generation, why should I take it so seriously? The Feiyang Republic's eleventh-generation mecha has begun mass production and will be installed in a few months. From what we get Judging from the parameter information, Binart’s new mecha should be called a twelfth generation, or even a twelfth generation and a half mecha.”

The fat man opened his mouth in surprise: "How is this possible?"

Boswell smiled bitterly and said: "It is indeed incredible. No one would have thought that the military technology reserves of the Binart Empire would be stronger than that of the Feiyang Republic. You know, over the years, starting from the seventh generation of mechas, they It has always been suppressed by the Feiyang Republic. Now that these twelfth-generation mechas suddenly appear, it is simply unimaginable."