592: Chapter 591 Not Naturally Formed?

Inside the command bridge of the Luan Niao Mothership, a deathly silence fell.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the dwarf planet on the screen that glowed with a dull golden light.

Their minds went blank.

If the scattered ores discovered earlier were gold nuggets, then what lay before them was a mountain forged of pure gold!

After a long while, someone let out a dreamy exclamation.

"Damn it... we're rich... we're really rich this time..."

The emotion of wild joy spread rapidly throughout the bridge.

Everyone cheered, celebrating this great discovery that would be recorded in human history.

However.

Just as everyone was immersed in wild joy, the old academician, who had been staring at the scan data, furrowed his brows tighter and tighter.

"That's not right..."

"This ore star is a bit strange."

The old academician's voice was not loud, even a bit hoarse, but amidst the fanatical cheers, it sounded exceptionally abrupt.

The bridge instantly quieted down.

Captain Zhou Yi was the first to react. He walked quickly to the old academician's side and asked in a deep voice.

"Academician Wang, have you discovered something?"

Academician Wang, full name Wang Hao.

He was a dual-academician of the National Materials Physics Research Center and Engineering, and also the highest-ranking person in charge of the research team for this "Luan Bird" expedition mission.

His authority in the field of materials Science was unquestionable.

At this moment.

On Academician Wang Hao's face, there was not the slightest joy of discovering a treasure, but rather confusion and gravity.

He pointed to the holographic data analysis chart in front of him and said to Captain Zhou Yi, "Captain Zhou, look here."

"We have conducted a preliminary three-dimensional scan and structural analysis of this dwarf planet."

"Judging from the data, its overall density and mass distribution are very uniform; it really does look like a massive piece of raw Vibranium ore."

"But..."

Wang Hao changed the subject, his finger tracing a complex arc on the screen.

"Look at its outer contour. Although the surface is pitted and uneven due to hundreds of millions of years of meteorite impacts, the overall structure exhibits a kind of... a kind of unnatural symmetry with obvious traces of artificial design."

"Especially this area."

Wang Hao extended his right hand.

He magnified a sunken structure on the surface of the ore star.

"Everyone, take a look at this area. Look at the curvature, chamfer, and surface inside this gap, as well as the connection method between the internal structures."

"This level of precision could not have been formed by a natural celestial body; instead, it looks more like a..."

"A connection slot for a massive mechanical construct?"

Listening to Academician Wang's analysis, Captain Zhou Yi's heart sank abruptly.

Although he was not a scientist, his years of military career gave him a keen intuition far superior to ordinary people.

He also felt that something was unusual.

"Academician Wang, do you mean... this raw ore dwarf planet was not formed naturally at all?"

"I dare not be certain yet, but the possibility is indeed quite high."

Wang Hao's expression became increasingly serious.

"Captain Zhou, I need more detailed scan data to perform a complete digital modeling and reverse engineering analysis on it."

"Understood."

Captain Zhou Yi made a prompt decision and immediately ordered the technical department.

"Attention, everyone!"

"Initiate comprehensive deep scanning immediately!"

"Utilize all the computing power of the Luan Niao Mothership, transmit all data to the research center immediately, and conduct comprehensive digital modeling of this ore star!"