Osborne Megacorp

New York, Manhattan, United Nations Headquarters.

"Everyone, we meet again. How have you been lately?"

Every time I meet with a member of the United Nations, the situation is a little different.

At first, Harry stood in the center and accepted supervision from various countries; later, Harry reached the same position as them.

Now, in the conference hall, each representative stood in a group, and everyone was waiting for Harry in the center to speak - only Norman looked at Harry and smiled.

Other representatives were silent.

Can you still laugh?We can't laugh.

At the beginning of the meeting, a representative asked: "Mr. Osborne, we would like to know what weapon you used to destroy the intelligent machine Ultron a week ago?"

The holographic projector in the center changed, and the "Entrepreneurship" appeared in the center - it was time to display arms.

"The Durter-class battleship 'Entrepreneurship' belongs to the Osborne Group's second deep space fleet 'Lancer Fleet'. It is 7900 meters long, 560 meters wide and 330 meters long. It can accommodate [-] crew members.

As for the weapon, it uses a Gigabit electromagnetic rail gun. The shell is equipped with a small nuclear pulse thruster and has a ballistic adjustment function. The warhead weighs about 4 tons. "

As for more detailed accuracy data, Harry did not intend to elaborate.

Anyway, it is possible to hit a goal of more than 200 meters after [-] kilometers. As for where the limit is, let them guess for themselves.

And the "Second Deep Space Fleet" is the part that really attracts their attention: there is the Second Fleet, which means there is also the First Fleet.

Of course, it is also possible that this is just a cover, and there is actually only one fleet - but even if there is only one fleet, it is enough for them.

Since it was just to save face, Harry asked the Kepler 22 star base to expedite the production of a batch of cruisers and destroyers. Within this week, 30 star navy ships of various sizes have been assembled in the earth's orbit.

Even in space, the trick of gathering the fleet and talking again still worked well. For a while, the only sound in the conference room was the sound of representatives from various countries flipping through documents.

Ultron is a thing of the past, no one cares about that robot anymore.

"Since you all have nothing to say, let me say it - I think we should build a better earth. The era of fighting each other is over. The birth of Ultron is out of this sense of confrontation. .”

In fact, the birth of Ultron is a complicated issue, but Hayward's research funds do come from various countries, and the sense of confrontation accounts for a large part of the reason. If Harry guessed correctly, there is probably the involvement of some extraterrestrial forces. .

But the top priority is taking care of the planet.

"We can start with trade: the energy-credit system has worked very well in the past few years, and I think it's time to use this as a cornerstone to define trade standardization more deeply..."

As the first step for Earth Connect, Harry wants to completely change the currency system, starting with trade.

The energy-credit point system, or the energy currency system, was a tacit energy trading rule in the past, but the legal status of legal currency is still higher than the credit points dominated by the Osborne Group.

By further improving the authority and effectiveness of the energy currency system and truly standardizing trade, the circulation of various commodities can be better controlled, and one's control over the earth can be further strengthened.

When the representatives heard this, they all frowned: they agreed to use credits to trade energy a few years ago because it diluted the status of the US dollar, which everyone would like to see if they hit the most powerful country.

But no one expected that in just a few years, the Osborne Group would reach this point. Even if they were told a few years ago that a company would start to ride on their heads in a few years, they would not believe it. of.

Companies...are they the role of a small organized production in society, instinctively pursuing more profits in order to survive, and let them dominate the trade rules?Isn't this a mess?

"Objection, how can a company dominate trade rules? Isn't it a referee and an athlete at the same time? This is unreasonable - Osborne Group should be subject to antitrust investigation!" A representative immediately raised objections.

Seeing this, Harry smiled: "Actually, it's not just trade rules, but also the individual status of special members such as synthetics, communication, transportation standardization, military integration, etc.

But if you don’t want to, I won’t force you. "

He could find someone who would.

After speaking, Harry faced Norman and said in front of everyone:

"In order to better develop and resist outer space threats, I hope to work with the United States to establish a solar system federation and achieve closer cooperation in trade, military, communications and other aspects."

If you are unwilling to accept the conditions, then I will find someone else.

At this time, everyone's eyes were turned to Norman: Will he accept this ridiculous proposal?

The answer is: Yes, of course Norman would agree, and that's the next step.

Norman immediately stood up and said in front of everyone: "The American people are happy to achieve closer cooperation with the Osborne Group. As always, the Osborne Group and the United States have a relationship of mutual achievement."

Federation of the United States and the Osborne Group?Their peculiar structure aside, these two bad guys join forces and the rest of them have a hell of a time!

Even if the remaining countries are tied together, they are still far from reaching the tail end of this "Solar System Federation"!

Even the UNSC, once the Osborne Group cancels supply and withdraws from the game, what will be left will be only a group of high-tech army soldiers, plus some space engineering ships at most, which will basically exist in name only.

Based on the current strength displayed by the Osborne Group, once the two forces complete the alliance, Norman will definitely be able to bring a large number of younger brothers with him. Whoever doesn't get on the bus will be stupid.

With just one test, a somewhat frightening new international organization seemed to have been negotiated, which caught everyone by surprise - the Osborne Group did not even negotiate with them!

"Wait a minute - I think this matter can be discussed. The Osborne Group is a pioneer in human space development, and I think they have the ability!" The Secretary-General of the United Nations said hurriedly when he saw that the situation was about to develop even earlier.

Harry shrugged and motioned for him to continue.

The secretary-general took a deep breath and then glanced around everyone present.

To be honest, at this point, their ideas no longer matter: legions of super soldiers, star battleships, possible hyperdrives and alien colonies...

Nuclear weapons are a deterrent, but only effective against species that have not made the leap into space.

For interstellar species, this is a joke, they have no choice.

"I think this proposal is very reasonable. Standardization is conducive to promoting globalization and world peace..." At this point, the Secretary-General paused again and looked at Norman in the seat and Harry in the center.

"...it's just whether we should consider the other companies in the market..."

The Secretary-General’s thoughts are also those of everyone present:

You have to give other companies and the "national capital" of various countries a way to survive, right?Is it time to talk about self-control?

But they don’t seem to have turned a corner yet: Osborne Group is no longer an “ordinary enterprise”.

Harry sighed when he saw this and looked at Norman: "Beggar-thy-neighbor competitive devaluation and individual trade protection policies eventually led to World War II. The Solar System Federation was established for the better development of the earth..."

"And if goods and services cannot flow freely, then the Federation deserves nothing. Do you understand, everyone?"

In other words, it would be an insult to the Osborne Group if their backward goods and services could continue to circulate arrogantly in the market.

"...In the end, believe me, everyone, the Osborne Group is the one best suited to lead."

Interstellar technology has changed everything, and they have no negotiating capital.

This is an evolution. If you resist evolution, accept elimination.