Chapter 98: First Experience with Space Jump

All technology upgrades bit by bit, just like radar on Earth. In the past, if it couldn’t detect something, it simply couldn’t.

The same applies to sonar used to detect enemy submarines. If you don’t know the enemy’s sonar signature, as long as the submarine’s noise is less than the ocean’s ambient noise, it can’t be detected. But once you have the sonar pattern, you can identify exactly which submarine it is, even within ocean noise.

“Too scary, I won’t stroll around anymore. As long as nothing happens, I’m blessed. If something happens, then deal with it later.” Yang Bo returned to his room, drenched in cold sweat.

“No, I still need to find a way to get biological samples from these soldiers.”

Superhumans generally don’t lose hair or other biological samples. Yang Bo’s own hair never falls out. If you want to get samples, there’s no better way other than snatching them directly.

For the past few days, Yang Bo had been trying to get biological samples but had failed every time. He didn’t want to expose himself, but now, having met a major general, he felt increasingly uneasy.

He feared this person would see through him. Yang Bo knew there were superhumans with extremely strong mental powers in this world. Their perception was sharper than the most advanced detection devices.

“Whose biological sample should I take?” Yang Bo had decided to collect biological samples, and naturally, he had to choose his targets.

On this warship, there were many options: from mechanics to mech engineers, fighter pilots, and weapons operators.

The mechanics here primarily operate machines for repairs. Warships are massive, and different types of damage require mechanics to manually control the machines for repairs.

In wartime, if the warship’s hull gets damaged, enemy electronic interference could disrupt the automated repair robots. At those times, the mechanics need to step in to manually operate the repairs.

“I’ll go check things out first.”

“If it doesn’t work, I’ll just choose a Red Earl’s man, attack them, and force them to reveal themselves.” Yang Bo had thought things through carefully, already devising several strategies. He wasn’t going to just sit around and wait.

If all else fails, he’ll provoke the Red Earl’s men into revealing themselves. Then we’ll see how long they can stay hidden and whether or not they can control the fleet. If they can, maybe Yang Bo could join them too.

In such dangerous times, survival comes first. Whatever it takes, he could even become a pirate later if needed.

With this backup plan, though a bit anxious, Yang Bo maintained his rationality.

When the soldiers on duty switched shifts, Yang Bo waited in the cafeteria, but there were too many people, and everything was highly organized. Each person was served their meals by robots.

Though anxious, Yang Bo couldn’t find an opportunity. Even outside the restroom in the corridor, there was a laser cannon monitoring the area.

Yang Bo had a feeling there might be a big secret behind the design of this warship, but he wasn’t sure what it was.

“So strict, even internally?” Yang Bo couldn’t quite understand, but he felt there must be a reason.

Soon, Yang Bo discovered a bug, a system loophole he could exploit.

In the residential area, when certain supplies run low, robots from other places replenish them. At this point, the passage guarded by soldiers would open.

Yang Bo carefully observed this and noticed people favored a drink that was similar to coffee.

This drink was replenished almost daily, so Yang Bo calculated and saw there were a few boxes left. It was nearly mealtime by then.

This time, Yang Bo followed the soldiers to the mech and Drone Fighter maintenance bay, waiting there. Half an hour later, the soldiers returned one by one.

They wore energy suits that could protect them in vacuum environments, preventing massive casualties if the warship got destroyed.

“Now, let’s proceed with planned drills.” The leading captain gave his order.

“Yes, sir.” The dozen soldiers immediately began their repairs.

As the captain moved to another bay, Yang Bo approached a soldier working on a Drone Fighter and remembered the number on his energy suit, managing to pluck two hairs.

The soldier noticed his hair was falling out but didn’t care. After all, working with all that metal, perhaps it got stuck somewhere.

There was also one of Red Earl’s men nearby, dismantling a mech. He lowered his head and felt his hair get caught, but when he looked up, he saw he was too close to the mech.

Feeling suspicious, but seeing others busy with their tasks, he just touched his energy suit helmet.

Having collected both their samples, Yang Bo made a swift exit.

He returned to his residence and waited about ten minutes. Sure enough, the replenishment robot soon arrived.

Following the robot, Yang Bo returned to his room, carefully storing the hair in his inner pocket, tying them up.

One knot for the Pirate Leader, two knots for the Drone Fighter mechanic, three knots for Red Earl’s man…

“I only had Red Earl’s armor before, now I even have his men. Heh, if Red Earl gains power, I’m one of them too.” Yang Bo felt much more at ease. No matter who gains the upper hand, he wouldn’t be in danger anymore. As for Red Earl’s methods, survival comes first…

Just then, the room’s broadcast turned on, “Attention citizens, please remain indoors. The warship is preparing for a space jump.”

“Attention, citizens. Please return to your chambers and stay calm. Space jump in 15 minutes.”

Hearing this, Yang Bo felt excited. A space jump? Dimensional warp?

Yang Bo had no idea what the underlying principle was, but it sounded like advanced technology to him.

The door to Yang Bo’s room automatically closed. He suddenly realized, “So all that talk about citizens being unsuitable for space travel was just the Government avoiding trouble.”

Space travel for citizens would be costly, and when they see each other’s ticket prices — “Why is my fare three times someone else’s?” they’d accuse the company of discrimination and sue.

This kind of thing already happens all the time. Some passengers buy a ticket without a seat, then sit in others’ seats, refusing to move when the rightful seat owner arrives. “I paid too!” they’d argue…

“I wonder what a jump feels like?” Yang Bo, listening to the broadcast, felt a bit excited.