Acceleration Torch
The Acceleration effect is 100%, 200%, 300%, 400%, with a range of 333, 535, 737, 939 (meters).
The Acceleration effects of multiple Acceleration Torches are additive, not multiplicative.
This means that two Acceleration Torches, each providing 400% Acceleration, will result in an 800% speed increase when placed together.
Not a 16x Acceleration...
After the Acceleration Torch was activated, the Star Extractor operated noticeably faster, as if it had consumed a stimulant, and the halo above it rotated so quickly that it appeared as a blur.
The absorption beam also became much thicker.
"It's working?!"
Yang Tao smiled and was about to take out more Acceleration Torches to place on the Star Extractor.
However, Jetfire quickly stopped him, saying, "Don't!"
"While the extractor's efficiency increases, the Star's fission rate remains unchanged, which will cause the Star to become unstable..."
"Unstable?"
Yang Tao looked at Jetfire and asked, "What happens if it becomes unstable?"
"It will decay prematurely... unless you can also accelerate the Sun."
Upon hearing this, Yang Tao immediately removed the Acceleration Torch. Compared to saving some time, he felt it was better to acquire energy steadily.
As for accelerating the Sun? Yang Tao felt it was still quite difficult.
High temperatures were secondary; various chaotic radiations and impacts would be fatal to him. Having nuclear bombs himself, he naturally understood the terror of such damage.
Just then, a chain reaction caused by the Acceleration Torch occurred. The surroundings suddenly darkened, and the Sun, which had been hanging in the sky, suddenly disappeared.
This situation lasted for about ten seconds, similar to the time Yang Tao had just inserted the Acceleration Torch.
Jetfire looked at the Sun in the sky.
"Uh, it's not that no Acceleration can be added. You can bring MOSS back and let it calculate the maximum efficiency."
The fact that sunlight was still visible indicated that the Sun's energy had not been completely plundered. The 'disappearance' of the Sun just now was truly complete plunder, with no additional energy escaping.
Yang Tao nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Leaving a quantum Transformers unused and chatting with Jetfire here was a complete waste of time.
He glanced at Jetfire and walked towards the fireplace bricks.
Jetfire: "..."
What do you mean by that look, kid?
Back on Earth, the Sun's disappearance for a few seconds had no impact on ordinary people, as they were all underground and couldn't see the Sun anyway.
He went to the laboratory, found MOSS, who had reverted to its quantum computer form, patted its body, and said, "Come with me."
"Received!"
With a slight mechanical transformation sound, MOSS stood up and followed Yang Tao out. The people they encountered on the way were already used to it, clearly aware of MOSS's existence.
Back on Mars.
Yang Tao pointed at the Star Extractor and said, "I can increase its operating speed, but I don't know if the Sun can withstand it, so I called you over to help calculate it."
MOSS immediately replied to Yang Tao's question, "According to my previous calculations, the Star Extractor's efficiency, to completely absorb the Sun's energy, will still require 21 days, 15 hours, and 22 minutes."
"At that time, the Sun's core will completely convert to a helium core, and it will become a red giant. The Star's core will contract, while its outer layers expand and cool. Then, it will achieve hydrogen fusion in a thin layer around the core."
"Its brightness should increase by several thousand times its current level. At the same time, its radius will greatly increase, reaching 200 times its current radius. Before the Sun dies, the intense light it emits will pulverize all surrounding asteroids."
"Accelerating this process would have a 12% chance of affecting the Earth."
"It is recommended that the Acceleration rate not exceed 2.19 times, which would reduce the chance of the Sun's decay into a red giant affecting the Earth to 0.012%."
Yang Tao stroked his chin and murmured, "Two times?"
Looking at the escaping Star in the distance, Yang Tao shook his head slightly and said, "Forget it, let's take our time. It's only 21 days, which is nothing compared to Wandering Earth's 2500 years."
"By the way, Jetfire, after the Sun becomes a red giant, can it still absorb energy?"
Jetfire nodded slightly and said, "Yes, but the efficiency will be less than one-thousandth of what it is now."
One-thousandth?
"That's enough!"
It's just that by then, energy certainly won't be able to be extracted on Mars; this place will definitely be swallowed by the Sun. We'll see how big the red giant can get then.
Yang Tao didn't bother with the Allspark; he still let it charge there.
"You guys will have to wait a few more days here. For the energy crystals extracted in the last seven days, Jetfire gets a share, Bumblebee gets a share, MOSS gets a share, and then Optimus Prime will get a share."
Jetfire chuckled and said, "Energy crystals are not very useful to me. At that time, leave them for Optimus Prime."
What is dedication?
Jetfire's attitude is dedication.
As a Decepticons, he can still think of the Autobots.
Energy is everything to Transformers. It not only strengthens the clan and improves strength but also prolongs life. As long as there is enough energy, Transformers are immortal beings.
"Good, then I'll divvy up... ahem, after distributing them, you can personally give them to Optimus Prime."
Bumblebee looked at Jetfire, then at Yang Tao, and just as he was about to open his mouth, Yang Tao flew up and slapped him on the head.
"Jetfire has lived for who knows how many years, and you've only lived a few. When the time comes, obediently absorb the energy crystals. If I find out you give the crystals to Optimus Prime, I'll dismantle you into parts and give them to that girl."
"Oh..."
Bumblebee shrunk back and said no more.
This is like donating. A millionaire donates fifty thousand, and you, worth only a hundred thousand, also want to donate fifty thousand.
Although it's well-intentioned, you have to act within your means. Could it be that after Optimus Prime receives the energy crystals, he'll immediately help you?
The kid is still too naive.
"You stay here and watch the Star Extractor. MOSS, you return quickly to assist Doctor Octavius and lizard with their experiments. I'll call you when needed."
"Understood."
MOSS's answer was still very direct. Yang Tao smiled and shook his head. Although MOSS already had emotions, he still felt that MOSS was a bit too rational.
'This is good too...'
He reached out and opened the wooden door, returning to the Overworld, his gaze directed at the wooden door on the Mist Wall.
'I wonder... where the New World will be...'
Just as Yang Tao was about to go and see the New World, a 'baa' sound came from beside him.
Yang Tao looked down.
A round-looking goat stood beside him. Yang Tao immediately laughed, "I forgot about you."
He took out a portion of wheat and a few pieces of paper from his backpack and handed them to it. It accepted them without hesitation and began to eat heartily.
"I wonder how Sengoku is doing now..."
At this moment, in the Marine Headquarters of the Pirate World, Sengoku sat on a chair, looking haggard. He hadn't found any news of Yang Tao during this period; it was as if he had vanished into thin air.
He suddenly froze for a moment, then slammed the table forcefully, crying out in agony:
"How can there be such a hateful person? Who would start by robbing a goat??"