Super Island Tycoon-Chapter 717 - 716: Physical Fitness

Today is the official start of the astronaut selection test, a day that many people have dreamed of.

This selection test is being held in the newly constructed astronaut training center.

The astronaut training center is located in the suburbs of Luo City, surrounded by a very nice environment, a land specifically allocated to the Cosmic Umbrella Group.

It's clear that someone has made things quite convenient for Jiang Cheng to secure this piece of excellent land.

This was not due to Jiang Cheng's subordinates doing anything; it was entirely the action of those officials.

No one would refuse to make things easier for Jiang Cheng under such circumstances.

Moreover, placing an astronaut training base in Luo City made them very happy.

Having such a prominent institution locally is a significant achievement for those officials.

Therefore, the construction of the base was given the green light at all stages, enabling its completion within three months.

The entire base has many tall buildings, divided into training and living areas.

The supporting facilities in the base are quite complete, capable of providing the best living conditions for its inhabitants.

This base can simultaneously accommodate thousands of people, virtually a small city.

In the future, it will be the world's largest astronaut training center, where Jiang Cheng will cultivate space talents.

The base is about to welcome its first batch of visitors—those coming to participate in the selection test.

This selection test will last for half a month; without taking so much time, it would be impossible to test all 300,000 candidates.

Thanks to the vast size of the training base and ample staff, they can test over 20,000 people a day, or the testing alone would take months.

Very soon, the first batch of test candidates entered the training base, and the time to decide their fate had arrived.

Those who pass this selection test can begin astronaut training and become formal astronauts upon completion.

This could change the course of their lives, setting them on an entirely different path.

If they fail, they will have no choice but to leave, continuing their hopeless lives.

Therefore, many people are immensely focused on today's test, as whether they can change their fate depends on what comes next.

Seeing the admission ratio of 2,000 to 1, many know that disappointment is inevitable for most today.

But even knowing they're doomed to fail, how can they not give it a try and be at peace?

Today's test is divided into three parts, starting with physical testing for the candidates.

They need to complete a series of physical tests to see if they can adapt to the space environment.

Moreover, a detailed examination is required, and only those without flaws can be the last lucky ones.

This step will eliminate a significant number, as many will struggle to pass the physical tests.

It's estimated that only a pitiful one percent or so will clear this hurdle.

After passing the physical test, it doesn't mean smooth sailing thereafter.

Next, there are tests for intelligence and learning abilities, to assess the candidates' software issues.

Foolish people cannot become astronauts; intelligence is a necessary requirement.

After passing physical and intelligence tests, candidates will enter the final interview stage. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

This stage tests psychological resilience, and without sufficient willpower, candidates will be eliminated at the interview stage.

Only 500 people will pass all three stages.

Keep in mind, there are 300,000 participants in total, making such a harsh elimination rate feel despairing.

The ones who pass through these phases are undoubtedly exceptional talents.

The physical test phase is starting, requiring candidates to undergo a series of tests.

A candidate stood on a strange piece of equipment and followed instructions to perform certain actions.

Then, specialists recorded all the data to analyze whether the candidate could become an astronaut.

Many similar tests exist because assessing all bodily data from various aspects is complex.

Of course, there are simple test stages as well; fitness tests involve only running.

However, even simple running has a new twist: test participants are covered in many sensors, conducting running tests.

These sensors record real-time data during their running, monitoring their run conditions.

Jiang Cheng was also present at the training center today, observing the tests from the sidelines.

He stood near a large field, watching candidates undergo the running test inside.

This phase mainly tests physical stamina and assesses their willpower.

This running test is an ultimate endurance test, pushing candidates to exhaustion.

The ones who last longer, especially those surpassing physical limits, show outstanding willpower.

President Jiang, we have a special situation here, and hope you can take a look.

A staff member approached Jiang Cheng, whispering these words to him.

Is the issue about the candidates?

Jiang Cheng turned to glance at the staff member, asking with curiosity.

He hadn't noticed any disruptions or issues; everything seemed smooth, so he wondered what needed his personal attention.

A candidate has a unique situation, and we can't make a decision, so we came to ask for President Jiang's opinion. It's hard to explain here, please come with me.

After these words, the staff led Jiang Cheng into a nearby office.

This office was filled with various monitors, seating numerous staff members.

Some monitors showed live footage of the tests, while others displayed rows of numbers.

The numbers showed real-time physical data of the testers, monitoring those undergoing fitness tests.

These staff members each watched several screens, monitoring the current test conditions.

This seems to be the office monitoring the fitness testing phase, responsible for managing the fitness test section. Here, all data is compiled as key criteria for final selection.

It appears that a fitness test participant has an issue; otherwise, Jiang Cheng wouldn't have been brought here.

The staff member led Jiang Cheng to a screen, introducing the specific situation to him.