Jason's voice echoed throughout the entire starship.

"From the day the calamity struck, disasters followed one after another. In just a few short years, the Earth was destroyed, the Moon was shattered, Mars was rendered uninhabitable, and even our home sun disappeared..."

Jason was no longer inexperienced in addressing the public. After all, he had been the captain of the Federation for six full years!

Time flew by. In those six years, his understanding of every single facet of their civilization had become deeply ingrained. Delivering a massive public address was now second nature to him; he could handle diplomatic platitudes and deliver inspiring rhetoric with practiced ease.

This was personal growth, but it was also the growth of their civilization as a whole.

However, this specific speech wasn't simply meant to inspire the population or deliver a routine year-end summary. He had monumental news to announce...

This news concerned every single citizen aboard the ship. It impacted everyone!

Across the Noah, people stopped what they were doing and turned to listen to Jason's broadcast.

The citizens of the Federation possessed a very high level of civic engagement. They genuinely cared about the progress of their society and the scientific breakthroughs achieved in recent years. They all shared a burning desire to see their civilization grow stronger.

"...Even now, we still face the harsh reality of insufficient resources. But material scarcity cannot halt our progress. We have begun constructing an ideal society, actively challenging humanity's ultimate societal goals..."

"Our first major achievement over these past few years has been the complete reform of our social and economic systems."

"We do not know for certain if this radical collectivist reform will ultimately succeed in the long term; that requires the dedicated effort of every citizen. But so far, the results have been overwhelmingly positive..."

"I sincerely thank all of you for enduring this period of material poverty in pursuit of greater intellectual and spiritual wealth. I am profoundly grateful for your unwavering support of the Federation."

At this point in the broadcast, Jason paused and bowed deeply toward the camera.

After a few seconds, he stood back up and continued speaking.

"Next, I would like to highlight our second major achievement: the massive structural overhaul of the Noah..."

"Over the past year, we have successfully sealed off the magma cavern on the lowest deck and constructed a massive geothermal power plant with a total generating capacity of 30 megawatts. This facility is pollution-free, boasts an incredibly high safety rating, and will remain sustainable for a very long time. Conservatively speaking, we will not need to worry about basic power generation for the next fifty years."

"We have also successfully zoned various ecological sectors within the ship, including an atmospheric cloud-and-rain zone, an expansive natural park zone, and a massive sub-level ocean zone. If we can secure a resource-rich planet in the future, we will be able to transform the Noah into a fully functioning, self-sustaining ecosystem identical to Earth's..."

Because these engineering updates had been covered extensively in the weekly news bulletins, the public was already highly familiar with them, so Jason kept the summary brief.

"Our third major achievement, of course, is in the realm of science. Frankly, there have been far too many breakthroughs in this area to cover in a single broadcast."

Jason paused slightly, carefully choosing his words. The technological leaps humanity had made recently had revolutionized almost every single industry on the ship. If he tried to list them all, he would be talking for days. Therefore, he chose to highlight a few specific advancements that directly impacted the daily lives of the citizens.

"First and foremost, our materials science division has made staggering progress. The invention of the Superalloy Series and the room-temperature superconductor has shattered the historical limitations of materials science, triggering a comprehensive upgrade across all engineering sectors."

"For example, the advent of room-temperature superconductors has entirely eliminated our reliance on complex, bulky liquid nitrogen cooling systems, massively increasing the feasibility of large-scale engineering projects. Superconducting transit lines, civilian magnetic levitation vehicles, and high-efficiency elevators are already being integrated into our daily lives..."

"...This material revolution has even made the extreme miniaturization of quantum computers a reality! We are currently developing a civilian-grade micro-quantum computer utilizing a 50-to-60 photon array, and the initial prototypes are already highly successful. Once mass production begins, personal computing will undergo an unimaginable evolutionary leap!"

"At a conservative estimate, the processing performance of these new civilian units will be... one hundred million times more powerful than the old Earth-standard personal computers!"

"Yes, you heard that correctly. Our personal, handheld computers will possess the raw computing power of an old-world supercomputer! It will be a hundred million times faster than the laptop currently sitting on your desk!"

"With such staggering computational power, hyper-realistic virtual reality technology and advanced, highly capable civilian AI will become easily accessible to everyone. Whether it's for entertainment, complex gaming, or professional work, system lag and software crashes will permanently become a thing of the past!"

Jason offered a slight, knowing smile to the camera. Highlighting the entertainment benefits of the new technology intentionally lightened the mood of the heavy broadcast.

Of course, these quantum microcomputers weren't just for gaming; they would revolutionize professional workflow across the ship. And yet, the computer upgrades represented less than one percent of the recent advancements in materials science. But this relatable example was enough for the general public to grasp the sheer magnitude of their technological leap.

"Beyond materials science, the practical application of artificial intelligence has also made massive strides, permeating almost every aspect of our daily routines."

"A massive influx of automated service drones, capable of cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and even medical care has effectively solved our labor shortage and drastically improved our overall quality of life."

"Our raw resources may be scarce, but our standard of living is undeniably excellent. This automation has significantly alleviated the societal friction caused by our material rationing."

"We have all grown accustomed to the convenience of these service drones. However, we must never forget the brilliant minds who made this possible. Let us once again extend our deepest gratitude to the following research laboratories for their tremendous contributions..."

He read out a long list of specific engineering and programming teams. Across the ship, enthusiastic applause erupted in the cafeterias and viewing plazas.

Then, Jason took a deep breath. It was time to get down to business; he was about to announce the most critical resolution of the year.

This announcement concerned every single human being aboard the Noah!

"Next, I want to announce a monumental breakthrough in biology. After more than two years of relentless, dedicated research, our medical teams have achieved a scientific miracle that will change the life of every single citizen!"

Hearing the gravity in his tone, the crowds that had been chattering excitedly instantly fell silent, their eyes glued to the nearest screens.

Some were hopeful, some were anxious, and a few of the more well-connected citizens had already guessed what was coming, their eyes widening with eager anticipation.

"This breakthrough was briefly hinted at in the news bulletins a few days ago. Thanks to the massive processing power of the salvaged alien quantum computer, our medical teams have finally cracked the genetic code of the Martian virus... In fact, we have mapped it completely!"

"Through years of rigorous experimental verification and complex data modeling, we have unlocked the virus's deepest biological secrets!"

"Our lead biologists, Dr. Constantine and Professor Nakamura, have spent over four years utilizing this data to successfully synthesize a 'Stem Cell Reactivation Serum.' This serum will effectively increase the baseline human lifespan by approximately fifty to sixty percent. Once administered, the average life expectancy of a Federation citizen will reach 130 to 140 years!"

"We will completely conquer the physical decay of aging before the age of 100!"

"Our bodies will remain at their absolute physical peak for decades! The prime period of our youth will be massively extended. We will not biologically enter 'middle age' until we surpass eighty, and we will not be considered 'elderly' until we reach one hundred and ten!"

At this point, Jason's voice trembled with genuine excitement. "This is the true power of science! This is a miracle that humanity has dreamed of since the dawn of time, and we have finally achieved it!"

The crowds across the ship erupted into total, deafening uproar!

The longevity serum was actually real!

Is it true?!

people asked each other in shock. Captain Jason wouldn't lie about something this massive...

It's real! It's actually happening!

The initial shock quickly gave way to wild, unbridled cheering. Many citizens were hearing the news for the very first time, including several high-ranking members of the administrative council.

Although the vast majority of the Noah's population was currently young and far from natural death, the promise of an extended, healthy lifespan was the ultimate human dream.

They cheered wildly, tears streaming down their faces. They weren't just celebrating their own extended lives; they were celebrating the fact that they were witnessing a profound, evolutionary leap in human history!

It was a true ascension of civilization!

This miracle was the ultimate fruit of humanity's bloody victory, a priceless reward for the heroes who had fought the terrifying Martian virus.

Whenever the citizens recalled those desperate, moving moments, when the medical teams had bravely sacrificed themselves to contain the outbreak they felt a surging, overwhelming pride in being part of the Federation! They remembered the heroes who had fallen on the Martian surface; their sacrifice had not been in vain!