Then Makarov brought up a more specific target of concern. “What we’re worried about is your friend, Volkov. He seems to be planning something.”“You’re too paranoid, he’s a good person, hardworking and very ambitious.” Kouland still had a good impression of Volkov, he didn’t see anything wrong with the man.Makarov shook his head, disagreeing with Kouland. “I don’t know, he looks like a bad guy to me.”Kouland chuckled at Makarov’s words, as if it were a funny joke.“Hey, I’m serious. Anyway, you should be cautious with that guy.” Makarov sternly admonished, causing Kouland to stop laughing.“Okay, okay, I’ll remember your words.”“Don’t just remember, I think you should make preparations or take precautions if the situation ever turns dangerous.”“I understand, thank you for your advice, both of you.”Soon a woman arrived carrying her child. She was Carlienne, Kouland’s wife and a biologist, carrying their toddler son. When she saw her two colleagues visiting, Carlienne greeted them
“Here’s the issue. Let me run the simulation first,” Carlienne said, not immediately explaining the problem she was facing. It would be much better if Makarov and Dimitri could see everything firsthand.With trembling hands, she initiated the simulation. The hologram machine began to display the task-performing machine, showing how the machine should operate. However, the tension on Carlienne’s face became more apparent as the simulation results disappointed. The machine, which should have functioned, began to appear to fail to operate.“See? This is what’s been happening all along, even after all the efforts I’ve made, it still hasn’t yielded the results I expected.” Carlienne said, her voice trembling, trying to conceal her disappointment.Dimitri and Makarov exchanged glances for a few seconds, apparently not expecting the machine to stop working even before printing began.“Is there a technical problem we can fix?” Makarov asked, trying to reassure Carlienne.Carlienne shook her h
March 7, 2075Dimitri and Makarov, having finalized their design, requested a meeting to present their project. The meeting request was approved, and currently, the meeting room was filled with attendees. Among them were not only scientists, but also government officials responsible for city affairs, along with entrepreneurs who were eager to invest in the scientists’ projects.With this meeting, Makarov and Dimitri hoped that their project would be approved and receive full support. They anticipated investors willing to contribute funds for this project so that it could be realized as soon as possible and start operating promptly, thus allowing the Earth to return to its green state in the near future.Seeing the large number of attendees, Dimitri whispered to Makarov, “Did you arrange this? Somehow, I feel like there are far more attendees than I anticipated.”“I have no idea. It seems these people were intentionally invited, perhaps there’s another agenda to be discussed,” Makarov
Previously, Makarov mentioned that he and Dimitri had submitted a terraforming project. But what exactly is Terraforming? Terraforming is the process of engineering or modifying the environment of a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make it more similar to Earth, thus suitable for human habitation or to support biological life. This process often involves manipulating climate, atmosphere, topography, and surface chemical composition. Examples of terraforming techniques include releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet, creating a new atmosphere by releasing certain gases, or generating water through processes such as delivering ice asteroids to the planet’s surface. Terraforming could be the best solution to address the current world conditions already damaged by world wars. The damaged Earth can now be restored and greened again, and the environment and ecosystems will be as they were in the past.Makarov raised his hand, drawing everyone’s attention to him. “Esteemed gues
Dimitri elaborated on all of this because he himself had estimated how long the machine he designed would be able to work. With adequate materials and all systems functioning properly, he was so optimistic that this tool could be used in the long run.A businessman tried to direct their questions towards infrastructure integration. “How will this technology be integrated with existing infrastructure, such as buildings, power grids, and transportation systems?”Makarov responded firmly, “We will collaborate with infrastructure experts to design seamless integration between the terraforming machine and the existing infrastructure. This includes considering energy needs, communication networks, and water distribution infrastructure. We are confident that with good collaboration, we can create effective and efficient solutions to integrate this technology with existing infrastructure.”With caution, Makarov raised his hand, attracting the attention of the attending guests. With a calm yet
After Makarov returned to his seat, this time Sophia Reynolds introduced another scientist who wanted to present a new project aimed at restoring human life. It was evident to both Dimitri and Makarov that the person in question was Ferdinand Volkov.“Thank you very much for the opportunity. I am pleased to be one of the pioneers who present great ideas to advance and develop the world towards a better direction.” Volkov expressed, extending his left hand towards Makarov as a gesture of acknowledgment.“As mentioned by our colleague earlier, the world is constantly evolving, the population will increase, and population density will become a major issue for us in the future. If we just stand by, it will become burdensome and serious,” Volkov walked around the podium as if he wanted to see the faces of the attendees more clearly. Then, in a calm and composed manner, he continued his argument. “Therefore, before everything happens, we must make preparations, anticipate things that may ha
As the discussion progressed, there was a shift from initial admiration and skepticism to a more serious debate. Some meeting participants began to see that this project, although crazy, might have unexpected benefits.A technology scientist said, “I think we should consider the risks but also look at the innovation opportunities that can arise from this project. Perhaps this is a big step towards human evolution that can withstand the harsh conditions of the world.”“Exactly, you’re right about this. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a new breakthrough and will enable humans to survive in these world conditions.” Volkov still appeared confident, especially since there was someone who began to agree with his project.Although some agreed with Volkov’s proposal, most people still disagreed with the project. It’s not surprising that the idea met with much resistance from various attendees at the meeting. The atmosphere in the room became tense, and some meeting participants began to voice t
Two days had passed since the last meeting. There was still no decision from headquarters regarding the proposed projects, and it was unknown how long they would have to wait for the outcome. Dimitri, who had some free time, took the opportunity to watch his son. Xander was clearly undergoing military training with other young men, and an instructor whose name was familiar to Dimitri was shouting orders and instructions to them.As discussed earlier, Xander, his son, had chosen a different path than the one his father had taken. Since this was Xander’s decision and desire, the one thing Dimitri had to do was to respect that decision and support his son.The training camp had a large radius, with many types of obstacles and challenges for the teenagers to overcome. In this camp, they received martial arts training, weapon handling lessons, and more.“I didn’t expect that instead of becoming a scientist, my only son would choose to become a fighter. It’s completely unexpected,” Dimitri