Chapter 5, Lesson 1

Bald Sphefield raised his hand: "I love war, the feeling of blood and slaughter. I was born in the Devil's Triangle Galaxy, where conflict is a common occurrence"

"An interesting reason, but I accept it." Unexpectedly, Marshall nodded in approval.

He said: "Who can tell me why you are here? Is it for money? In the Federation, the salary of a starship captain is only 1,800,000 star coins per year. This income may be considered decent among the general populace, but to be honest, even a small owner of a private transport ship earns at least ten times this amount annually. Moreover, a person capable of becoming a starship captain, with their intelligence and abilities, is qualified to lead a fleet anywhere." This income may be considered decent among the general populace, but to be honest, even a small owner of a private transport ship earns at least ten times this amount annually. Moreover, a person capable of becoming a starship captain, with their intelligence and abilities, is qualified to lead a fleet anywhere.

The Starship Command Department offers a total of thirty-six courses, ranking first among all departments in terms of course quantity. The specific content covers almost everything from ship structure to various parts of the hull. Except for three courses that discuss combat content, all others are focused on foundational knowledge

Sfield curled his lips: "Starships kill more than mechas, and there are also mecha courses in the starship command system"

He strives, struggles, and fights for his dreams

He looked at all the trainees and said, "I also have an answer, which is for the glory of the nation, to safeguard our beliefs, and for the dignity and pride of humanity! Yes, it sounds very fanciful, but it is indeed the goal I have fought for my entire life. I suggest that you also find a truly suitable reason for yourselves, whatever it may be, and I hope you can understand what you are pursuing. The road to becoming a captain is long and arduous; without the support of dreams and the pillars of faith, it will be very difficult to reach the end." I suggest that you also find a truly suitable reason for yourselves, whatever it may be, and I hope you can understand what you are pursuing. The road to becoming a captain is long and arduous; without the support of dreams and the pillars of faith, it will be very difficult to reach the end.

Marshall's question left all the trainees looking at each other in confusion

This section is the most tedious and extensive. Merely memorizing this knowledge and mastering the corresponding data and calculation procedures is enough to give everyone a headache

It is precisely for this reason that each year, one-third of the students fail the basic knowledge assessment. It is important to note that these individuals are all among the top students in their respective schools. However, here, they cannot even pass the most fundamental memorization tests

Then you should become a mecha pilot

They are not concerned about the so-called cultivation of bookworms; the Alpha Military Academy is not merely a place for teaching basic knowledge. All cadets must ultimately undergo a series of rigorous practical training sessions in order to pass.

The student was immediately left speechless

However, Renault had no time to enjoy this glory; he came here not to seek credentials, but to pursue his own dreams

Therefore, I found myself a new reason again

Reynolds pondered for a moment, raised his hand and said: "My initial reason for wanting to become a captain is to eliminate the Starlight Pirate Group, because they killed my parents. However, I know that if I answer you this way, you will surely tell me that first, I cannot freely mobilize the starship to do as I wish. On the contrary, according to the system, if there ever comes a day to eradicate those pirates, considering the hatred I have for them, in order to avoid being consumed by anger and hatred and making irrational decisions, people like me are usually not sent to participate. Second, if I were to eliminate the space pirates, how would I sustain myself afterward?"

The overall perspective, insight, and management skills are difficult to assess, but foundational knowledge is quantifiable. Therefore, the academy is unrelenting and strict in this regard, inundating students with a substantial amount of foundational knowledge in a manner akin to force-feeding.

Speak about it

With General Marshall's speech, the tense academic journey began.

Welcome to the Alpha Military Academy Starship Command Department, where the elimination rate exceeds 70%. You will spend the most unforgettable six years of your life here. This will determine whether your future is to become the elite of humanity or a helpless failure

At this moment, someone finally realized that they were crowded together in a noisy commotion and hurried back to their respective places. Only then did everyone awaken from their daze and return to their seats properly.

It is precisely for this reason that the cadets of the starship command system are always the busiest in the academy. Their minds are constantly filled with various mathematical formulas, knowledge of celestial bodies, the structure and functions of starships, the classification and differences among various types of ships, as well as various military systems, and the vast and complex curriculum nearly overwhelms each cadet's mind.

So is it for fame? To become a hero? Unfortunately, this is likely a distant luxury. Even in a moderately scaled regional war, the number of soldiers sent to their graves can reach hundreds of thousands. In the case of a large-scale interstellar war, it is not uncommon for the death toll to reach millions. In such a vast population base, only one or two can truly become heroes. People's memories are always limited; no one can remember too many heroic names. In such a vast population base, only one or two can truly become heroes. People's memories are always limited; no one can remember too many heroic names. In a war, the number of heroes that can leave a lasting impression on people usually does not exceed three. Therefore, the opportunity for those present to become martyrs far exceeds that of becoming heroes. From my personal perspective, this is akin to being reincarnated; among billions of particles, ultimately only one can reach the shores of success.

Dream! Soaring through the starry sea, conquering the universe, is a dream that humanity has possessed since it was still confined to Earth. It does not require any support; every man should have such a dream and strive for it. There is no need to question its significance; the pursuit of dreams itself is meaningful.

Finally, someone raised their hand and said: "I want to become a captain because I enjoy the feeling of wandering in space, gazing at those enchanting stars, and flying freely in the ocean of stars"

In the words of Marshall, what is referred to as wisdom, courage, and decisiveness is all built upon sufficient professional knowledge. Without adequate professional competence, courage is merely a synonym for foolishness

The Alpha Military Academy is renowned for its high-intensity study and training. Every student who is admitted to the Starship Command Department is a genius, but what the academy requires is a genius among geniuses, a genius who can endure hardship

So, is it for power? Unfortunately, being a starship captain may indeed be a very prestigious profession, capable of commanding hundreds of mechs and tens of thousands of soldiers in battle. On this starship, you are the emperor. Everything you say is a decree. But the question is... is that really the case? No... the starship is the property of the Federation, and so is the captain... you are all war machines cultivated by the state, existing solely for the sake of victory. Is that really the case? No... the starship is the property of the Federation, and so is the captain... you are all war machines cultivated by the state, existing solely for the sake of victory. If anyone thinks that becoming a starship captain can transform them into some remarkable figure, they are gravely mistaken. In this universe, there are too many constraints on our existence. Those constraints constantly remind you that this position is not as magnificent as you imagine, even though it appears dazzling and is not easily attainable.

His gaze swept over the faces of each student, and his originally kind expression gradually became serious

So, what are you here for? I hope you first ask yourselves this question. Now, can anyone answer me?

Is there anyone else? he asked

Marshall shrugged: "You have indeed expressed what I wanted to say"

In that once passionate and vibrant era of youth

Laughter erupted throughout the classroom

It was unexpected that the dean personally came to give a lecture, and the students immediately became excited

They looked at each other, unsure of how to respond, as the old general's words had effectively silenced most of their reasons, leaving them momentarily at a loss for what to say

Marshall laughed: "I did not expect that we have a romantic poet among us. But I must remind you, young man, that starships are products of war, and captains are the elite among soldiers, while soldiers and war are the most tangible products in this universe. It does not accept romance, only the bloody reality. Furthermore, the ocean of stars is not beautiful; most of the time, the universe is dark and profound. In the universe, beauty always exists alongside death. The spectacle of a star's explosion is magnificent, and the flames when a starship explodes are also beautiful."

To become a captain, soaring freely in the sea of stars, that is his dream

After the welcome meeting, Renault became the most notable freshman at the Naval Academy, attracting attention wherever he went

Marshall smiled: "I like this answer"

An elderly man walked into the classroom, looked at the students below, and said: "Hello everyone, I am very pleased to meet this year's most outstanding genius students. This is the main reason why this old man still lingers here and is unwilling to leave. However, before I start the lesson, I would like to ask a few questions and discuss some off-topic content."