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After hearing Halsey's words, William's expression shifted from confusion to shock, and he said:
"Catherine, you just said hydrogen bomb... right."
"Yes, of course." Halsey did not deny it, then looked at William and said softly: "It is the Hector-class hydrogen bomb I developed for the company."
"Uh..." William did not want to approve this test.
Hydrogen bomb.
No matter when, it remains humanity's most lethal weapon.
The most representative one would be the 'Tsar' hydrogen bomb created by Mother Soviet...
Originally planned for 170 million tons of TNT equivalent...
170 million...
Considering the issue of nuclear fallout, the yield was reduced; the actual explosion yield was 50 to 60 million tons of TNT.
The atmospheric disturbance caused by the explosion circled Earth three times, and it was even claimed that the explosion shifted the Eurasian continent by 8 millimeters.
Whenever he heard of a hydrogen bomb, William could not help but think of the 'Tsar'.
Looking up and seeing William with his brows furrowed and a grave expression, Halsey quickly explained to her boss:
"William, the nuclear fusion reactor behind the God Body is not just for decoration. It can produce a sufficiently 'thick' Energy Shield for the God Body, theoretically capable of withstanding 20 million tons of TNT equivalent.
Also, have you forgotten that the Hector-class hydrogen bomb can have its yield adjusted? Wouldn't it be fine if I set it to the optimal yield for the test?"
"Hmm..." William murmured.
He did not doubt the defensive capabilities of the Energy Shield.
Especially the Energy Shield supported by that massive nuclear fusion reactor on the God Body.
William had once watched a halo comic movie; he couldn't remember the details, but it generally described humanity's first contact with the Covenant.
Under Halsey's instructions, the captain of a human frigate fired a nuclear bomb at the Covenant warship, yet failed to deplete the opponent's Energy Shield.
And in this World, Halsey had completely perfected the shield system, which was only stronger, not weaker, than the one in halo.
Furthermore, every God Body flowed with the blood of the 'invulnerable' Achilles.
But William did not want to do this.
Even if the God Body could easily resist a 20-million-ton hydrogen bomb, accidents were inevitable.
Moreover, the chain reaction from detonating a hydrogen bomb was unknown.
For example, nuclear fallout, damaging the thriving international environment, and many other factors.
Immediately, William looked at Halsey and said softly: "I believe the theory you mentioned is a fact, so... there is no need to test it with a real hydrogen bomb."
Halsey also sensed the problem William was worried about and immediately nodded obediently with a smile: "Mm, I didn't consider it well.
But... you have to know that I am actually full of confidence in the technology I developed and just wanted to urgently prove it to you."
"Hehe, I know that, of course."
"Then... shall we continue watching the children's live-fire performance?"
"Okay."
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Project: beacon.
Alias: None
Class: Keter.
This project is the first anomalous phenomenon discovered outside Earth since the colonization plan began.
But with the cooperation of three Marines, the impact caused by the 'beacon' was stopped in time, ensuring the smooth progress of the colonization plan.
The brief information of the Marines is as follows:
Corporal: Hicks Dawn.
Age: 26.
Gender: Male.
Characteristics: Steady.
Physique: Strong.
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Private: Hudson Williams.
Age: 26.
Gender: Male.
Characteristics: Talkative.
Physique: Strong.
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Private: Gina Ivanovna Ivanova.
Age: 25.
Gender: Female.
Characteristics: Belligerent
Physique: Standard.
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The description method of the document will be integrated from the oral accounts of the Marine Corps and the helmet cameras in the individual equipment.
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Appendix Document: The asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars.
It contains rich resources.
Stimulated by the smooth progress of Umbrella's colonization project and the convenience brought by the jump engine, it attracted the attention of many mining companies.
Finally, Umbrella reached deals with three large mining companies.
1. Bondiog Mining Company.
2. Fangboti Limited Liability Company.
3. The Chief Corporation Mining.
The three companies purchased nine small colony ships equipped with jump engines from Umbrella.
Since they did not have experience in piloting colony ships, building mining colonies, or jump navigation, the three companies also needed to pay Umbrella huge talent training fees.
At the same time, among the Security Personnel of the mining colony, there must be at least three Security Personnel (Marines) belonging to Umbrella.
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Note: Technologies such as colony ships and gravity generators cannot be reverse-engineered by other companies.
And every technology was encrypted by Halsey.
At the same time, as long as there is a network environment, Serana can monitor in real-time.
If it is discovered that a company is attempting to reverse-engineer Umbrella's technology, she will secretly impose various sanctions on that company.
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The 'beacon' incident occurred on an asteroid belonging to The Chief Corporation Mining.
Number: FJ336.
Main mineral: Nickel.
Diameter: 78 km.
Total personnel: 2114.
FJ336 was built independently by The Chief Corporation Mining.
Thirty meters below the planet's surface is a small mining colony that can accommodate 3000 people for living and working, with sufficient reserves of oxygen, food, and Water.
Every two months, The Chief Corporation's colony ship will provide a resupply to FJ336.
Among them, three Marines belonging to Umbrella also live here.
The squad's Commander is Corporal Hicks Dawn.
Given that The Chief Corporation and Umbrella are in a partnership, no Agents with hidden identities were arranged; the Marines will openly monitor the mining colony.
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The file begins to narrate.
Time: October 22, 2009.
In the exclusive dormitory for Marines at the FJ336 mining colony;
The lighting was slightly dim.
And Hicks, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and gray-black combat pants, was standing behind a foggy reinforced glass window with his arms crossed over his chest.
Outside the window was a dimly lit tunnel.
A group of miners wearing sealed protective suits and holding various tools were heading towards the depths of the tunnel.
Hicks glanced at the wall on his left and checked the time on an old-fashioned analog clock.
09:17.
It was exactly the time for the miners to start work.
It was also the time for Hicks and the others to be on duty.
"Yo!"
At this moment, Hudson, also in gray-black clothing, came to Hicks's side holding a steaming cup of coffee in both hands.
He said: "Come and have a cup of black coffee personally brewed by Gina; it'll wake you up!"
"Thanks, buddy."
Hicks, who had no airs of an Officer at all, smiled at Hudson and reached out to take a cup of coffee.
"Phew~ Ugh—"
Hudson blew on the coffee he held in both hands, took a sip, then rolled his eyes and turned the corners of his mouth down, revealing an expression of extreme pain.
"Tsk tsk!"
Then Hudson shook his head, pursed his lips, and complained: "A boring day, is it going to start with the dark coffee brewed by Gina again?"
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