Starting from the Planetary Governor

Chapter 937: Chapter 503, Zhuge-class Star Mothership Chapter 937: Chapter 503, Zhuge-class Star Mothership In the midst of space warfare, the most critical capability of an aircraft carrier is to safely deploy various types of space fighters, from the small Wind Falcon to the large Dragon Elephant, via the launch deck to the vicinity of enemy warships. This allows the fighters to fully utilize their potential and strike against enemy ships.

Otherwise, the exchange of fire in space can easily extend out to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of kilometers, which would require the fighters to fly for an inordinately long time on their own.

If refined further, a towing system would be equipped that could pull back the fighters from a considerable distance that has been locked in by the towing force before the battle.

However, this is considered a luxury.

After all, according to the style of the Empire, sometimes treating the fighters launched for missions as disposable, no different from how other warships view their fired shells, is not surprising.

It’s just that these shells are packed with iron and flesh.

Of course, Gu Hang does not plan to operate this way. He insists on meticulously installing the towing retrieval function, and whenever possible during combat, recovering the fighters is prioritized; treating them as expendable like shells is too costly.

Not only in terms of equipment costs, a skilled pilot is also a valuable asset.

With a few hundred space fighters aboard a ‘Command-class’ and the ability to deploy these fighters effectively, the impact would be substantial.

This complements the naval system of the Alliance well.

Having an additional cruiser-grade ship is advantageous. Even though the Alliance does not focus on developing an aircraft carrier system as its main force, possessing this set of Black Box technologies is akin to picking up a shipyard for free, thus allowing the construction of a cruiser-grade ship every few years.

Moreover, with the coordination of Moon Class defenses, a ‘Command-class’ ship equipped with several hundred space fighters could potentially yield a unique strategic value.

…

[Eden Ecological Garden], in Gu Hang’s view, is a high-grade ecological agricultural base.

With this technology, the construction of such ecological gardens can yield significantly high agricultural output, and their internal environments are comfortable and suitable for residence, allowing for the building of mansions and villas.

Constructing an Eden equates to creating high-end residences, ecological tourism, and high-quality agricultural output.

From this perspective, it seems wonderful!

It’s ecological, enhances the environment, and produces high yields.

If combined with Planetary Climate Modification Technology, wouldn’t it be possible to mass-produce Garden Worlds?

However, after a detailed understanding, Gu Hang realized that things are not that simple.

Theoretically, it is indeed feasible.

But no one can ignore the cost issue.

Not to mention how much money the planetary climate modification would cost, even constructing one Eden on a planet with relatively good basic conditions entails a high construction cost.

High construction costs alone are concerning, but more importantly, the maintenance cost after construction is also hefty.

This reflects in two aspects: manpower and energy.

It requires a large workforce to perform basic labor tasks; numerous biologists are needed to maintain ecological conditions.

In terms of energy, it consumes vast amounts of Energy Crystal Blocks to sustain the ecological state of Eden.

Purely from an agricultural output perspective, although the yield is significant, it is actually not cost-effective when compared to the investment.

There are two profitable aspects: superior residential experience and high-quality agricultural product export.

If viewed from the perspective of addressing food and basic food supply, building Eden is clearly not cost-effective. However, if aimed at providing high-quality enjoyment, then Eden is unparalleled.

Is it valuable?

Of course!

The Alliance still needs such a facility.

Gu Hang has always been concerned about the corruption amongst bureaucrats wielding power.

This concern has become increasingly severe as the Alliance progresses.

Gu Hang is always aware: relying solely on ideals cannot sustain a political regime in the long term. Tangible benefits are fundamental to every Union Citizen. Human desires are infinite.

In poverty, having enough food and clothing is already great; once the issue of food and clothing is resolved, people naturally demand better and higher living standards, especially the new generation growing up in a satiated environment. In many well-developed areas within the Alliance, these young people no longer know the taste of hunger, nor will they remain forever grateful to the Alliance for solving food and clothing issues.

It is only natural for the people to demand a higher standard of living.

Even if wars are always present, the Alliance still strives to improve the living standards of its people under limited conditions as much as possible.

This directly reflects in the gross industrial output, where the figure related to consumer spending, regardless of the world, is steadily rising.

In the process of rapid economic growth, this issue has been well concealed. The rise in gross output, even though Imperial Tax and the Alliance’s fiscal revenue have increased, still leaves some developmental dividends for the public to enjoy.

A more tangible manifestation is that the average grade level of Union Citizens in most worlds experiencing peaceful development is consistently rising.

With clear promotional pathways and improving living conditions, this is the core reason the Alliance gains widespread support.

The longer a world is under Alliance control, the rule of the Alliance will become more stable as living conditions continue to improve.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!