The Rise of Australasia

Ultimately, with the help of more sled dogs, Roald Amundsen emerged as the first explorer to reach the Antarctic Pole and return safely, while Robert Scott perished on his way back to Main Camp, a journey marred with much regret.

If only Robert Scott had taken a sufficient number of dogs, he might not have failed to make it out of Antarctica.

Because in Antarctic exploration, dogs are not only used for transportation; they are also a source of Meat in desperate times, ensuring that the explorers don’t starve in Antarctica.

Learning from Robert Scott’s lesson, the Australasian Antarctic expedition team also prepared to bring a large number of Cold-Resistant Dogs, which could be used for transport as well as emergency food supplies.

As for the composition of the expedition team members, besides the leader Charles Puter, there is a geographer, two soldiers, and one survival Expert, a total of five people.

Of course, the expedition team consisted of more than these five individuals. These five were the ones truly aiming for the Antarctic Pole, with a support team of over a hundred people remaining at the Main Camp and at Logistic Supply Points to ready supplies for the sprint to the Pole and to be on standby for rescue operations.

Compared with the five heading for the Pole, the rest of the team had significantly increased safety— their only task was to endure the harsh cold.

But reaching the Antarctic Pole was different; even on a regular Continent, it would mean a journey of several thousand kilometers, not to mention the unpredictable terrain and extreme cold of Antarctica.

If the mortality rate for the peripheral Logistics personnel was only 10%, then for those rushing towards the Pole, it was over Ninety percent. Those who survived were indeed lucky and definitely a minority.

To date, it’s feared that hundreds of people have perished in Antarctica, and the numbers continue to rise steadily.

The dangers of Antarctica include not only the extreme cold, but also a myriad of treacherous terrains. Frequent and severe storms make Antarctic exploration one of the most dangerous jobs in the World, even for later generations.

An expedition does not start as soon as one reaches Antarctica. This team will train on the outskirts of Antarctica for some time, then advance gradually, establishing supply points en route to the Pole for easier replenishment on the return journey.

Knowing the dangers of Antarctic exploration, Arthur took the team’s logistical support very seriously and personally assured them that he would meet all their supply needs.

Besides supplies, multiple Australasian flags accompanied the expedition team to Antarctica.

If successful, they would plant these flags in the land near the research points, also marking the footsteps of Australasia in Antarctica.

"Gentlemen, you are engaged in a work of great significance to our country, a task that could even change the nation’s fate.

Australasia is the only superpower in the Southern Hemisphere, and as the country closest to Antarctica, we are entitled to take part in its exploration, and its resources should rightfully be developed by us.

This is the first time for Australasia’s exploratory field to venture towards the South Pole, it’s not only representative of the impact on Australasia’s field of exploration but also of the entire world.

Whether you succeed or not, you will be viewed as national heroes, worthy of commemoration for their substantial contributions to the country.

Before you depart, answer my question with solemnity. Are you afraid of Antarctica’s freezing climate? Are you afraid of the high mortality rate in Antarctic exploration?" Arthur gave his final motivational speech. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire

"Not afraid! Not afraid! Not afraid!" the many expedition team members shouted three times, signifying their resolve.

"Very good, I will wait for you in Sydney, waiting for every one of you to return safely to Australasia. When you return to Sydney, I will personally celebrate your success. You are all heroes of Australasia, deserving of honor and praise!" Arthur said with a satisfied nod and a smile.

Prestige and interests are the most motivating factors. After receiving Arthur’s personal assurances, the morale of the entire exploration team soared, brimming with confidence for the expedition in Antarctica.

The day after Arthur’s motivational talk, the team set off with a large supply of provisions, heading to the edge of Antarctica for a year of training.

There, they would adapt to the extreme Antarctic weather while establishing Main Camp and making the necessary preparations.

The main reason for Robert Scott’s failure was not only the erroneous choice of Siberian Ponies for transportation; his hasty pursuit of Roald Amundsen, who had left ten days earlier, resulted in inadequate preparation.

It can be said that the long-standing accolades in Britain and Europe also made Robert Scott greatly covet the status of being the first to the Antarctic Pole.

This led him to lose his sense of proportion during the Antarctic expedition, rushing to catch up to the early-departing Roald Amundsen, leaving him without sufficient logistics on his return journey, and ultimately leading to his demise in Antarctica.

Australasian exploration of Antarctica does not need to compete with Other countries; conducting safe exploration is what the scientific team needs to prioritize.

Before the team departed, Arthur repeatedly emphasized that, compared with speed, he placed greater importance on the success of the outcome.

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