Chapter 1: A Glimpse of Hope
As the clock ticked down, scientists scrambled to tackle a multitude of tasks. They explored everything from weaponizing the newly discovered materials to creating alternative food sources. In their quest, they stumbled upon the potential to manipulate conventional chemical elements, enhancing their properties for a limited duration. The hope was to simulate the effects of superior materials—an admirable goal, but not without risk. Radiation remained a persistent threat, uncontainable by any known conventional material. Until a sustainable solution was found, researchers turned to traditional weapons, upgrading them to endure the harsh realities of space, utilizing chemical elements instead of standard ammunition.
The breakthrough came during a seemingly innocuous experiment: encapsulating minerals to harness their maximum potential. The initial tests were promising. Carbon behaved predictably, maintaining stability under pressure. Iridium, on the other hand, was a volatile beast—unstable yet potent in energy output. It wasn't until the two were combined that a revelation struck. The stability of Carbon transformed Iridium into a manageable element, allowing the scientists to create a controlled environment for their reactions.
This fusion led to a staggering realization: encapsulating elements like Argon (Ar), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O) could yield velocity bullets and other military applications, transforming the military landscape without further casualties—a welcome change after decades of conflict and loss.
Even with all the discoveries made at the research station, the government was increasingly unsure about the project's direction. In a stunning turn, they announced to Admiral Kensen that they would retract all funding just one month before the planned evacuation. The notion of a one-month evacuation was a farce; no one could realistically evacuate a research station in such a short time. It typically required at least three months, even for the most straightforward facilities. And Admiral's station was among the most advanced, equipped with testing fields for every conceivable material used in battle. The only limitation was a mandatory two-day cooldown after testing due to radiation exposure. Yet, the Admiral was working tirelessly to reduce that cooldown to just eight hours, striving for efficiency even from the project's inception.
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Into The Stars
Sci-fiIn a universe on the brink of galactic turmoil, humanity embarks on its first faster-than-light journey, hoping to secure a future among the stars. Commander, alongside his loyal crew, stumbles into a web of political intrigue, ancient alien civiliz...
