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Chapter 108 Negotiations with the Earth Federation, Rescue and Release
Chapter 108 Negotiations with the Earth Federation, Rescue and Release
The USS John Warden is the Federation's most advanced and powerful warship, representing the Federation's highest level of technology.
However, after further research, Fang Heng also discovered that the warship's technical level was not very high.
Warp drive technology exists, but the multiplier is only 50 times the speed of light.
Energy weapons exist, including laser-directed energy weapons, but their power is not great. The power of a single laser cannon on the USS John Warden is only about the same as the main gun of one of their own cruisers.
However, Fang Heng understood this point, since the John Warden here used nuclear fusion energy, and its energy supply power could not compare with that of his antimatter core.
Defense methods include shipborne gun turrets and armored defense.
The only thing worth praising is the warship's propulsion system.
The John Warden's propulsion system can accelerate to one percent of the speed of light for a short time, which is already very fast for ordinary travel.
Other shields, such as electromagnetic shields and energy shields, are not available.
This is also why these warships can be easily destroyed by the plasma bugs of the swarm; their physical resistance is low and their magic resistance is zero, making them somewhat unsuitable as main warships.
"It's just a large transport ship, but it'll be enough as a temporary solution."
With a sigh, Fang Heng put the documents aside. He had mixed feelings about this world.
Now let's look at other technologies.
Meanwhile, a special spaceship traversed the wormhole and arrived in the solar system.
The appearance of this spaceship immediately triggered an alarm at L6 base.
"General Rick, an unfamiliar starship has appeared at the edge of the wormhole and is rapidly approaching us."
"An unfamiliar starship? Isn't it registered with the Federation?"
"They're not there, and their starship style is different from our mainstream style."
"Immediately contact the other side. In addition, deploy the fleet and go on high alert."
"Yes, General."
"Unfamiliar starship, this is the Earth Federation. Please halt immediately and report your identity."
"Repeat, unfamiliar starship, this is the Earth Federation. Halt immediately and report your identity."
Johnny Rick's expression turned serious as he watched the starship continue its rapid advance.
"Order the fleet to advance and prepare for attack."
"Yes, General."
"Franklin, Sheridan, Stonestone, deploy immediately to intercept the unfamiliar starship. Open fire as soon as it crosses the warning line."
"receive!"
As the three warships rapidly advanced, Rick also saw on the screen that the unfamiliar starship seemed to have also realized that it was being intercepted, so it began to slow down as well.
"General, the unfamiliar starship has begun to slow down, and it has also sent a communication request."
"Bring them in."
As the screen popped up, Rick also saw what the humans looked like.
"Who are you people?"
"General Johnny Rick, I have long admired your name. Let me introduce myself. I am Li Yong, the company commander of the Human Federation Marine Corps. I am here on behalf of the Human Federation to negotiate with you."
"negotiation?"
"That's right, during our routine patrol, we spotted your John Warden and Elsa."
We also paid a price to rescue them, and they are currently visiting us. Therefore, our superiors sent us here to discuss compensation and personnel exchange.
Upon hearing this plan, Johnny Rick immediately stood up.
"You captured the Elessa and the John Warden?"
Strictly speaking, it should be called a rescue.
What are your conditions?
"It's very simple. With the existing civilian technology infrastructure, we can exchange all the personnel back."
"The personnel, and what about the two warships?"
"That's our spoils of war, not part of the exchange."
"I can't make that decision myself; I need to report to my superiors."
"Please proceed. We will remain in the asteroid belt on this side of Mars and await your reply."
"good!"
After shutting down communications and looking at the unfamiliar starship that had stopped advancing, Johnny Rick felt very conflicted. However, with important matters at hand, he immediately contacted the Earth Federation's high command.
On the other side, after turning off the communication, Li Yong also looked at the person next to him.
"Farrow, I didn't mention your family in this negotiation. What are your thoughts on that?"
"Follow the commander's instructions."
"Alright, you don't need to worry about your family. We're going to take another approach. I think you know how dirty the hearts of these federal officials are. If we mention your family, they might use it as leverage."
Although you are highly valued by the Führer, there are many excellent frontline commanders; you are not indispensable. Therefore, it is very likely that they will abandon you because they need to blackmail your family. If that happens, you can imagine what will happen to you, right?
"Sir, I understand."
"Alright, don't worry, we'll get started soon. Now we need to see how the technical department's analysis goes. I'll show you the power of technology in a bit."
Soon, the technical department informed us that the coordinate data had been fully analyzed and that we were ready to begin operations at any time.
"Fallo, proceed to the preparation area and get ready. We're about to begin."
"Yes, sir."
"This time you'll be leading the team, with two individual members and four clones under your command. The entire operation will take only 30 minutes, and you'll succeed on the first try. Any questions?"
"No problem, I guarantee I'll complete the task."
"Alright, let's get started."
"yes!"
As Henry Farlow was a front-line commander recruited by Fang Heng, Fang Heng didn't want him to have any worries, so his parents, wife and children had to be brought over.
These are all immediate family members. According to the laws of the Earth Federation, as long as these immediate family members are brought here, the remaining relatives and friends will not be affected.
Soon, everyone was dressed and ready to move out.
"Personnel ready, coordinates locked, commencing teleportation!"
"brush!"
As spatial fluctuations occurred, the seven people vanished from their original spot and reappeared on Earth the next moment.
"It's really amazing."
Henry Farlow, who was experiencing teleportation for the first time, quickly suppressed his amazement and, in stealth mode, swiftly arrived at his home.
It's still night here, so his parents, wife, and children are still fast asleep.
"Who?"
The family members reacted quickly and woke up immediately after the team entered the room.
"Honey, it's me!"
Farrow himself appeared, the armor on his head opened, revealing his face.
"Henry, is that you? Am I hallucinating?"
"My dear, it's not an illusion. I've come here to take you away."
"Henry, you've been arrested by the federal government. What now?"
"To make a long story short, I've joined the Human Federation. Now come with me."
As he spoke, Henry recounted the things that only husband and wife would know, to reassure his wife that he was indeed Henry.
Soon, the parents were also woken up. After both sides confirmed the situation, Faro immediately had his team install the teleportation device on the group.
With everyone ready, the teleportation device was activated again, and the group disappeared instantly, returning to the warship the next moment.
"Fallo, not bad. The operation was completed in under ten minutes. It seems there's still a lot of room for improvement in your abilities. Good job."
"Sir, mission accomplished."
"Yes, command."
"Snapped!"
Faro immediately stood at attention.
"Order, Major Henry Farlow, you are now on leave for one month. Spend quality time with your family. The battle ahead will be long."
"Yes, sir."
At that moment, Henry realized that he was feeling a long-lost sense of respect here, and he was deeply moved.
Watching Farrow leave with his family, Li Yong refocused his attention on the Earth Federation.
There are two missions this time: one is to negotiate with the Earth Federation to exchange Carmen and others, and the other is to rescue Henry Farlow's family.
One task is now complete, and one task remains.
On the Earth Federation side, the disappearance of Henry Farrow's family was also discovered very quickly.
It was only after the neighbors noticed something amiss that they discovered the house was deserted.
The matter was quickly suppressed, since Henry Farlow's crime, strictly speaking, was disobedience, which was neither a major nor a minor offense. The most important thing now was to discuss the newly formed human federation.
Ultimately, the discussions reached a conclusion: these people had to be saved, not only the two high-ranking officers, Carmen and Karl, but also the Marshal's vote.
For the Earth Federation, civilian technology is inferior to military technology, so exchanging these technologies is not very costly.
Soon, Li Yong received a communication request from the Earth Federation.
"Mr. Li Yong, we agree to your terms, but we don't know how to proceed with the transaction?"
"It's very simple. Once you have everything ready, contact me and we will choose a different location."
"Okay, I hope you will keep your promise."
"Don't worry, we wouldn't go that far."
After the call ended, Li Yong's first thought was to reduce the amount.
"If they agree so readily, either they're asking for too little, or they're up to no good."
However, since the other party agreed to the transaction method I proposed, it was clear that they didn't think my conditions were too many.
"They really are a big spender. The foundation of a civilization and the amount of civilian technology they possess are indeed limited."
Normally, military technology is several decades ahead of civilian technology.
But here, the situation is quite the opposite; there are still many commendable aspects to civilian technology.
However, within the Earth Federation, due to prolonged peace, some systems have become entrenched, so many technologies have not been officially recorded.
This is also why Fang Heng requested folk techniques.
The Earth Federation quickly prepared the necessary items, and the transaction proceeded very smoothly.
Because after the transaction was completed, Jenkins promptly prevented the Federation from backing out.
The most important thing now is to complete his research and end the war with the Zerg.
As for this suddenly appearing human federation, it's not too late to deal with it after the battle with the Zerg is over.