Chapter 82: Advance Preparation

Many of the previous concerns were worries about massive casualties resulting from an escalation of the conflict.

But what would it look like if all our fighter jets, warships, and even the armored vehicles of our landing forces were equipped with energy shields capable of deflecting conventional weapon attacks?

Our soldiers could breach the enemy's defenses unharmed, while all of the enemy's attacks would be ineffective.

This would fundamentally change the war's casualty ratio! We could truly achieve a dimensional strike!

I agree with this view.

Huang Qishan's eyes lit up, and he then added:

Energy shields can be used not only on conventional vehicles, but also on orbital space stations and even future space warships. This is a foundational technology that combines offense and defense, with a very high priority.

Lao Luo listened, slowly nodding, clearly approving of this proposal.

Qin Hao, meanwhile, sent a query to the system in his mind.

"System, can you access the real-world internet?"

【Of course】

Hearing this answer, Qin Hao was very satisfied.

"Alright, help me gather all data on sci-fi works from the real world, then filter out those with mature technology and low energy consumption for personal or vehicle energy shield technology."

【Collecting... multiple optimal solutions have been screened, relevant data has been archived, and can be viewed or copied at any time.】

Having received an affirmative reply, Qin Hao said to everyone:

"Lao Luo, experts, there's no problem with the energy shield technology; I've already had the system record all data from sci-fi movies."

"Good! Energy shield counts as one. What else? Defense alone isn't enough; we also need super-strong offensive means."

Zhang Yunfeng's spirits lifted.

"I have an idea: instead of directly destroying the enemy's war system, isn't there a better option?"

Academician Qian Bowen then spoke.

He looked at everyone and said: "For example, a large-scale electromagnetic pulse weapon, but not the kind that detonates nuclear bombs."

"but rather an adjustable-intensity non-lethal weapon with which we can paralyze their military facilities."

"We could even replicate a kind of field technology that directly deprives their aircraft and warships of power, causing them to fall from the sky and lie helpless on the sea."

"Non-harmful disposal!"

Someone among them had their eyes light up and voiced the core of this idea.

"Exactly, it's non-harmful disposal."

Academician Qian Bowen nodded and said, "Our goal is not destruction, but to make them feel fear. Turning all their armed forces into a pile of scrap iron so they can't fire a single shot."

"This way we can undermine their will while minimizing casualties to the greatest extent."

This proposal caused several of the leaders present to show thoughtful expressions.

This approach embodies the highest realm of "winning without fighting."

After all, our Yanhuang Guo emphasizes winning people over through virtue.

"This idea is excellent." Lao Luo praised, "Xiao Qin, do we have feasible technology for this?"

After Qin Hao communicated with the system again, he gave the answer:

"The movie 【Battleship】 features strong EMP technology, and in 【Independence Day 1】 the aliens have shield technology that perfectly meets the need."

"Good! Record this as well!"

Zhang Yunfeng became increasingly excited.

"With an impregnable shield and a means to instantly blind and cripple the enemy, we will have no doubts in head-on conflict."

He then turned his gaze to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

"But there is still one biggest variable: nuclear weapons."

Zhang Yunfeng said in a low voice.

"If we ever get pushed to the brink, they might launch nuclear weapons; we must prepare a technology capable of intercepting such a threat, a means that would deter them from acting rashly."

The atmosphere of the entire Command Center grew solemn again because of the word "nuclear weapons," this great killer.

"Their carrier battle group is their biggest capital; we must possess the ability to wipe it out in a single strike."

Deng Yuchang said.

"This requires an attack weapon that they cannot defend against or intercept."

Huang Qishan took over the conversation.

Academician Qian Bowen also spoke up in a timely manner:

"When it comes to something that cannot be defended against or intercepted, I believe the primary choice is directed-energy weapons, namely the laser weapons we often speak of."

"Laser weapons have three major advantages that conventional kinetic weapons cannot match."

"First, its attack speed is the speed of light; within 300,000 kilometers, point and shoot, destroy upon detection, leaving no interception window."

"Second, its precision is extremely high; as long as you can lock onto a target, you can achieve precise strikes."

"Third, it has no physical ammunition; as long as the energy supply is sufficient, it can fire indefinitely."

Academician Qian Bowen's analysis was clear and thorough, causing the leaders present to nod repeatedly.

Just as he finished speaking, Qin Hao interjected from the side:

"What Academician Qian said is correct; laser weapons are indeed the best choice, but I have an even more advanced idea."

Everyone's gazes instantly focused on him.

"We shouldn't limit it to ground or warship installations; it would be best to mount this laser weapon on satellites to form a laser cannon network."

"A laser cannon network?"

Lao Luo and Zhang Yunfeng exchanged a glance and immediately realized its advantages.

Qin Hao nodded and continued:

As for the energy supply problem, we still chose to copy the energy system on the small alien attack craft from the movie 'Independence Day'.

Its size is small, but its energy output efficiency is extremely high, fully capable of meeting the sustained combat demand of laser weapons.

In this way, each satellite becomes a super‑strong combat platform hovering high above Blue Star.

Just as Qin Hao finished speaking, Wang Hongbin, in charge of equipment R&D, slapped his hands excitedly, his face showing uncontrollable excitement.

"Xiao Qin, your idea is actually something our military industry department has been researching for a while. However, the results have not been ideal, because we've been stuck on two core problems."

"First, it's the energy. To support a laser cannon capable of threatening an aircraft carrier, the required instantaneous power is very high."

"Relying on solar sails isn't even enough to preheat it; if we use a nuclear reactor, the size and weight become too large, making launch costs and maintenance difficulty extremely high."

"Second, it's the laser's own energy attenuation and atmospheric interference; when the laser passes through the atmosphere, dust, water vapor, etc., cause significant energy loss and beam divergence."

"By the time it reaches sea level, its power is reduced to less than one‑tenth; at most it can only give the aircraft carrier's deck a glint, incapable of causing lethal damage."

When Wang Hongbin mentioned these two problems, he instantly felt helpless.

He then recovered, his gaze toward Qin Hao burning with fervor.

"But now, with the high‑tech from the movie, all difficulties have been perfectly solved! The satellite laser network can be realized."

"Just imagine, when the Eagle‑sauce's aircraft carrier and other warships are sliced in half by a high‑energy laser, how spectacular that would be."

At this moment, everyone present was mentally picturing that shocking scene.

"Great! What a laser weapon! With this, I dare anyone to still point fingers at our doorstep!"

Zhang Yunfeng's face lit up with excitement as he happily said.