Galaxy Domination Guide

When Linyin presented more intelligence about the star energy engine to Bai Zhongqi, he couldn't help but marvel at the excellence of the Borke civilization, which was undoubtedly a high-level civilization. The star energy engine was not the main universe navigation technology for the Borke civilization, but the ability to create such technology also reflected the formidable power of this civilization. It also represented the Borke's advanced exploration of star energy.

"It seems," Bai Zhongqi speculated, "that the Borke civilization's sale of the star energy engine to the Teizene might also be with ill intentions."

Linyin, who was video calling with him, nodded vigorously and said, "Exactly, exactly, it's the Borke's sheer malice. I've read the intelligence Your Majesty obtained from Bupinga. Although the number of Star Warriors in the Teizene civilization is secret, it definitely won't be many, and the number won't even exceed two hundred. Although there is the possibility that the Teizene may conscript Star Warriors from other vassal civilizations, these vassal civilizations also rarely give birth to Star Warriors. Otherwise, what we found in that sealed canister might not have been just a Lizard Person."

The Borke Civilization clearly wasn't worried about the Teizene truly mastering the star energy engine, as the cost of using such an engine was too great. Star Warriors held an extremely high status in any interstellar civilization, especially in a martial one like the Teizene, where Star Warriors were considered national treasures.

And a star energy engine represented the life of a Star Warrior, which was also unacceptable for the Borke. Alive, a Star Warrior could be the most unexpected and dangerous assassin on the battlefield, and serve as a reference for scientists to explain the principles of the universe. However, using them as engines was too wasteful, even if it could provide the capability of warp speed level two.

It was only at this point that Bai Zhongqi truly believed that the Teizene couldn't possibly send more ships capable of warp speed level two, because they simply couldn't afford the cost. Although the strength of a civilization didn't have much direct relation to its Star Warriors, most civilizations believed that a civilization that had lost all its Star Warriors was also on the verge of destruction.

Whether or not this was superstition, no civilization would truly squander the lives of Star Warriors.

Bai Zhongqi stroked his chin pensively for a moment, then said to Linyin, "On Emerald Sea Star, by taking down those Mage Towers, we finally obtained the technology for star energy extraction and transmission from those Star Warriors. On the Borke's star energy engine, the biggest problem is being unable to extract the star energy from the bodies of Star Warriors and transmit it to the engine. Therefore, the Borke had to install a Star Warrior inside as a living battery. But we don't have to do that, do we?" Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

After listening to Bai Zhongqi, Linyin thought carefully and then, eyes sparkling with excitement, said, "Your Majesty, your idea might be feasible. If we can integrate the technology of star energy extraction and transmission into this engine setup, or blend it with our existing warp engines, perhaps we can enable the ships to perform at warp speed level two when a Star Warrior is aboard."

Bai Zhongqi smiled and said, "Yes, that's exactly the idea. This technology is of significant importance to us. After we crossed into the Second Universe, we temporarily lost the ability to produce warp engines of level two, leaving only the Sacred Falcon capable of high-speed long-range travel. After we secured Emerald Sea Star, we have re-established the Stellar Transmission Academy. Those Star Warriors who previously would not heed our call are now being used to extract star energy to supply our loyal Star Warriors. The Star Alliance now has over a thousand Star Warriors who can be dispatched. Just by placing them on warships equipped with star energy engines, we can endow the entire fleet with the capability of warp speed level two."

Linyin also quickly realized that the star energy engine, which may seem like a technology that was tasteless to other civilizations and even high-level civilizations like the Borke—a technology worth discarding, was actually of strategic value to the Star Alliance. The current number of Star Warriors in the Star Alliance might surpass many high-level civilizations, and Emerald Sea Star was fundamentally fertile ground for cultivating Star Warriors. The Iridium Star-Earth civilization would continuously produce new Star Warriors, and by installing star energy engines on the main battleships, the whole fleet could enter the warp bubble and travel at thousands of times the speed of light utilizing warp speed level two.

Having such capability was like equipping a group of soldiers, who originally rode horses, with helicopters, significantly increasing their range of operation and augmenting their tactical and strategic options.

Linyin was nothing if not efficient. Although she typically seemed jovial and more like a problematic young girl, when it came to significant scientific research projects, her abilities were no less than those of her teacher, Mo Laitong. And at this time, the Star Alliance Scientific Research Institute already possessed more fresh forces. Almost a year of cultivation had already allowed many Earth scientists to barely keep up with the pace of the original Iridium Star scientists. Genius talents like Ye Qing were now leading independent project groups within the Star Alliance Scientific Research Institute, beginning to restore some of the original Iridium Star technology.

"Doctor Ye Qing's main research field is currently focused on the warp engine of level two. I will temporarily integrate his project group into our public relations team, to produce a star energy engine for you in the shortest time possible," Linyin assured Bai Zhongqi.

Bai Zhongqi nodded; he had confidence in Linyin's capabilities. The star energy engine salvaged from the wreckage wasn't particularly heavily damaged, and with the technical and knowledge reserves of Iridium Star, fixing this wasn't a difficult task. The only concern was time—if it were to be completed only after the Teizene fleet had arrived, it would be somewhat meaningless.

After disconnecting the communication with Linyin, Bai Zhongqi was still busy at work. His girlfriend, Han Jiaxue, considerately brought him a pot of hot tea, and Bai Zhongqi could only apologetically smile at her, unable to spend more time with her. Understanding, Han Jiaxue left his office with the tray. Bai Zhongqi sighed softly but then dialed Xu Lanzhou's communication.

"Commander Xu, has the reconnaissance plan outside the Local Interstellar Cloud been completed?"

Xu Lanzhou saluted respectfully and then said, "Your Majesty, we've readied four escort ships that will investigate four areas simultaneously. The main direction of the investigations is to scout for civilizations in the vicinity and survey the astronomical terrain in preparation for the subsequent strategic early warning systems."

As the current development direction of the Universe Army is comprehensive military preparedness, most of the shipbuilding resources have been allocated towards the main battle ships, and Bai Zhongqi has no plans for long-distance raids for now, so most of the warships will rely on facilities within the Interstellar Cloud for combat. Thus, there is no need for a large number of logistical and auxiliary ships. Even reconnaissance ships were not being produced in excess, as the Tai'a class frigates could perform similar tasks after being outfitted with reconnaissance modules. So, for now, short-distance reconnaissance by the Star Alliance Universe Army primarily depended on these escort ships.