Chapter 409 - 391 Demand
Looking at Green’s reaction, one could tell that this sonar fingerprint was something incredible, an extremely, extremely prestigious item.
So, the question arose.
What is a sonar fingerprint?
"Alright, I tentatively agree to these exchange terms, but I need to consult with a professional to see if the trade amount is appropriate. We’ll be in touch later."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yi immediately asked Green, "What is a sonar fingerprint?"
"A sonar fingerprint is a colloquial term. It refers to the performance signature of submarines during sonar detection. Submarines differ in tonnage, shape, and propulsion methods, so... if you have no understanding of submarines, or even what sonar is, it’s going to be hard for me to explain it to you."
"Is this intelligence valuable?"
"Valuable?"
Green asked Gao Yi back in astonishment, and then said with a sense of helplessness, "Explaining this to a layman like you is really tough. How can the value of this intelligence be summarized as merely ’valuable’? Sonar fingerprints are based on a nation’s naval military strength. They can only be obtained through time, money, and lives. It’s a reflection of a country’s power, a testament to its defense will. It simply cannot be quantified in monetary terms. If you really must put a price on decades’ worth of sonar data, I’d say... one trillion US dollars."
Gao Yi’s eyes widened as he exclaimed in surprise, "How much? You’re joking, right?"