Extracting anti-vibranium is quite troublesome. This mining operation cannot be left to machine laborers or Synthetics, as mechanical means cannot be used. The best method is to use high-energy lasers or plasma to shatter the meteorite from a distance, then manually transport it into ceramic containers and hoist them onto the transport ship for transit.
Fortunately, Osborn is quite proficient with both plasma cannons and mining lasers.
The transport ship raised its flight altitude slightly and continued bombarding, expanding the opening.
anti-vibranium does not absorb energy and store it to strengthen itself like Wakanda Vibranium; instead, it amplifies the intensity and range of its metal-disintegrating effects.
Thermal weapons like lasers cause anti-vibranium to slowly break down the chemical bonds of surrounding metals, macroscopically appearing as if the metal is being liquefied.
If struck, this effect becomes violent and sudden, macroscopically appearing more like the metal being shattered by some kind of wave.
However, regardless, the mass of the anti-vibranium meteorite is not as large as the Wakanda Vibranium meteorite, and its effective range is limited.
If the veins in Wakanda were all this type of anti-vibranium, it would be enough to disintegrate all the metal on the entire Africa continent.
After locating the vein, Harry directed the transport ship to switch to plasma cannon mode. The plasma slammed hard into the meteorite, sending several ore chunks of varying sizes falling into the metal lake, creating ripples.
Due to the special circumstances, Harry had to personally bring a plastic-ceramic cart and Web Fluid to fish these ores out.
Although his bones contained 2kg of Vibranium, this Vibranium had already combined with his bone cells in a certain way and did not liquefy.
Harry diligently used the Web Fluid to fish out the ore chunks from the lake, then loaded them onto the cart and pushed them toward the opening.
If anyone saw this scene, they would definitely take a picture and post it on social media: The Group Chairman Harry Osborn is actually mining!
Dragging these ores out one by one, the transport ship would then, under UIS's control, perform more detailed laser cutting for safe transport.
"Sir, I took some photos for you to keep as a memento—you haven't worked this hard in a long time, it seems." While operating the transport ship, UIS teased.
Harry shook the sweat from his head. The largest of these stones was estimated to be nearly forty tons, and the smallest were over five tons, which was a bit strenuous even for Harry.
"Delete them." Harry said seriously.
"What a pity, Ms. Hardy would surely love these photos." UIS said with a hint of regret, "However, sir, this metal seems rather difficult to use."
Compared to the vast applications of Wakanda Vibranium, the application scenarios for anti-vibranium are not as numerous.
Metal is an important component of human civilization. Where there is anti-vibranium, there cannot be other metals, but in modern human civilization, there are really not many places without metal.
"The uses are indeed not as numerous, but they are equally important." Harry said noncommittally.
Although there are not many uses, it excels in "precision."
Not to mention its huge value in materials science research, the effect of this thing in production is quite exaggerated.
For example, the production of almost any alloy requires an ultra-high temperature environment and strict control of the process flow to prevent impurities from mixing in, but with this thing
Simply put, for an alloy plant of the same scale: production capacity +500%, quality +500%, energy consumption -70%.
Of course, these are just estimates, not accurate figures.
Space smelting + anti-vibranium, what is this? This is the future.
As long as there are enough minerals, the new generation of space alloy plants will soon be able to produce enough alloy for the construction of the Starbase.
On the other hand, when used as a weapon, this thing can even destroy native Uru and Vibranium; its power is quite terrifying, and this thing must be kept with caution.
"UIS, I want to hang a dedicated satellite over the Antarctic to monitor this place—also, with this place as the center, build a circle of hidden bunkers, and you will monitor this place directly."
"Received, sir, the factory has already started. Do you need to notify General Ross to claim this place?"
The territorial issue in the Antarctic region is quite complex; one cannot simply buy land with money.
Currently, the ownership of Antarctic land is primarily governed by the Antarctic Treaty, the core idea of which is to freeze any territorial claims and only allow scientists to conduct free exploration.
However, the U.S. and the Soviet Union once claimed to reserve territorial rights. If one were to forcefully claim this place, it wouldn't be impossible, but it might trigger a new wave of Antarctic occupation, which would make the situation very complicated, and the efforts made by Norman so far might be in vain.
Since we are in this society, it is better to try to abide by the law—Osborn has always been like this.
Harry replied: "Forget it, let's claim it as a private research station—try to attract as little attention as possible."
A private claim also has benefits—for example, after Norman's term ends, this place will still belong to Osborn, and the resulting disturbance will be smaller.
"Then I may need to consult Mr. Aiden. Any other instructions?"
"Prepare for the return trip—it's really cold here."
Looking at the thermometer, it is currently minus 62 degrees Celsius here; it's indeed not warm.
Ore chunks were cut by lasers and placed into special containers. This time, a total of 130 tons of ore were harvested, and after smelting, about 100 tons of anti-vibranium could be obtained, which is enough for expanding production capacity and research.
Wakanda Vibranium, anti-vibranium, we have both; this haul is very profitable.
Now it's time to go back and prepare for the Inhumans matter—maybe I can even go back to the "homeland" to have a look.
After dealing with the Inhumans matter, HYDRA will be swept into the trash heap forever. With the most difficult illegal organization eliminated, what remains is to use legal means and Osborn's international nature to align with various countries.
With the implementation of the Zeus Project, the energy crisis will be completely resolved; through the Dionysus Project, the average level of humanity will be improved, and social development and scientific research will be accelerated.
Several other plans will also successively complete their most important steps. Countries will become increasingly accustomed to cooperation, and behind every cooperation, there will be the shadow of The Group.
People will rely more and more on The Group, and even the main currency will gradually shift from the U.S. dollar to credit points.
And credit points have no meaning to Harry—only then can The Group truly shed the ultimate meaning of ordinary enterprises, which is "making money," and move toward the next stage.
After that, Harry can focus his energy on outer space.
Sitting on the plane, Harry connected the communication with Coulson.
"Boss, finally got in touch with you. How is Vienna?" Coulson first asked about Harry's thoughts on the meeting. It seemed the situation was not very urgent, and he hadn't encountered any trouble.
"Very good, it's a pity my German is not very good, otherwise I could stay here a few more days. How is the situation?"
"Well, Mr. Johnson is a good father, it's just that his temper is a bit strange." Coulson's phrasing was very vague.
Actually, it's not as simple as strange, because S.H.I.E.L.D. took the initiative to bring Skye over to meet him. He was originally very stable, at most a little emotional.
But after the meeting ended and Skye was unwilling to leave with him, his behavior became a bit out of control—
Fortunately, Coulson promptly revealed the exoskeleton under his clothes.
This made him calm down a bit.
Coulson continued: "Also, Skye might really not be an ordinary human."
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