Chapter 1136 The distress signal of the Fifth Fleet
Toberu is an advanced race with high attainments in space technology and psionic technology. We found that the in-orbit teleportation gate they use has almost the same performance as the empire's short- and medium-distance teleportation system, and
After being completely driven by psionic energy, I am even more convinced of this.
Although many people think of savagery, ruthlessness, lack of restraint and extreme expansionism when they mention the Zerg, and many people think that the Zerg are only good at developing biotechnology - such as their own biceps -
- is not suitable for studying high technology, but in fact, this "conclusion" based on racial impression is a very unreasonable prejudice. Whether a technological civilization can be developed will not be decisively related to the appearance of a race, but
It depends on their historical process and the world environment. Toberu is a clear example. They are a typical insect swarm race, and they also have a centralized structure similar to the insect kingdom, and have produced a variety of animals that adapt to the environment.
Super evolved, but their most powerful thing is still science and technology, and they can live in harmony with other races.
They are even the most high-tech members of the Exile fleet - and the only ones who have retained most of their original technologies. After the Exiles finally settled in this universe, all races invariably chose to continue to use their mature technology.
, and the Toberu technology adapted to all races is used as the core technology of their own world. For example, the space dock we passed when we came here, and the buildings on the colonial star below are all built with Toberu technology
Well, at least 80% of them are like this.
Such a civilization with special talents and a social structure that is more suitable for facing the cruel cosmic environment and various evolutionary challenges. If it had not encountered that disaster and developed safely to this day, it must have made immeasurable achievements.
Although they have not been able to master the truth of the world more easily because they have not developed two technical systems, the mysterious system and the technological system, like the Xiling Apostles, a race that can control psionic energy already has the ability to become one of the most successful people in the world.
The foundation of super civilization.
When I was transported to the Planet Governor's Mansion through the space transmission equipment made by the Toberu Zerg, I couldn't help but have the above thoughts. The equipment around me is so easy to make people sigh: they have completely different manufacturing processes, and they are weird.
But the effective system architecture, these black machines with a smooth and round appearance like some kind of insect carapace are filled with the psionic energy that I am most familiar with. The Toberu high-level Zerg is the only one I have seen besides the Xiling Empire that can
Use psionic energy as a daily energy source and can apply it to your own race. Other races may also have the ability to control psionic energy, but their bodies have never made corresponding progress. The only exception is Toberu.
In addition to the huge difference in appearance, their civilization and the development of science and technology of Xiling Apostles are full of similarities.
It is precisely because of this that Sandora and I are very sorry that such a race has never been able to join the imperial camp.
Shandora has been thinking about how to completely eliminate the exile's fear of the empire, let the two settle their feud, and finally allow the Toberu advanced Zerg, a rare genius species that has traveled throughout the entire void, to join the army of the new empire.
.Originally we thought this might require two hundred years of hard work - this is the average lifespan of a member of the Exiles United Fleet. Shandora and the expert team both believed that it would take at least a generation on the part of the Exiles to resolve their differences - but
Now, I suddenly feel that I may be facing an opportunity: as long as I can find the escape team that completely lost contact with the Fourth Fleet hundreds of years ago, maybe I can inspire a considerable number of exiles to join the imperial camp. Instead of like
As it stands now, only a few radical elements who are considered "heretics" among them have a favorable opinion of the Empire.
Under the guidance of Jin, Torulu, and a small group of Toberu soldiers, we came to the capital star just established by the exiles, and came to a city called "Kairudak" (actually Kailudak
Rudak is also the name of this planet, and the Toberu advanced Zerg people are accustomed to directly naming the capital of the planet after the name of the planet). This city is the "capital" of the planet, and it is also the administrative center of the exiles. In
When we took the intra-atmospheric shuttle to the location of the "Parliament", we were all curiously observing this alien city with a unique style. The most eye-catching thing was the style of Toberu's buildings. They looked like one
Spore plants with expanded ends. All buildings are very tall. The lower part is a slender (relative to the entire building) and smooth black "umbrella handle", like a tower, while the upper part swells up to form
Irregular spheres of different sizes and shapes, countless such buildings form the main body of "Kerudak", like a spore city. Various small vehicles used for transportation within the planet are located in the "waist" of these buildings.
Shuttle, busy and orderly. Due to the special shape of Toberu's buildings, the semi-empty area in "Kairudak" city is quite spacious, suitable for the transportation needs of civil aviation equipment.
Of course, you can also see many buildings with different styles in this city, but their number is very small and they are more like decorative embellishments.
Along the way, Jin and Tuolulu were chatting with us enthusiastically. The main topic was introducing their large-scale city - although all the buildings here seemed weird to me, but to them
In the eyes of the two of them, this is obviously the proudest home. And we happen to be very interested in the construction progress here, so the topic started smoothly. I think the "parliament" will bring these two ordinary people who don't have much authority.
This is also the meaning of the young soldiers sent to act as "envoys". Most of their tasks are to chat with the leaders of the empire. Perhaps the "parliament" has learned about the habits of the rulers of the new empire through various channels, so she knows that it cannot be used in such a high-profile manner.
In the case of an honor guard greeting us, it would be easier to win the favor of our group by sending two acquaintances to greet us. Her judgment was correct.
However, we never mentioned to Jin and Torulu the specific matter that we came to discuss with the Parliament this time - that is, the news that the Fifth Combined Fleet may still survive. This was what we communicated with the "Parliament" before.
It's clear that the matter of the Fifth Fleet is still a secret among the exiles. Apart from the "parliament" and some senior officials, the only ones who know about it are the technical staff who received the signal, Jin and Toululu.
Their level is not high enough, and of course they know nothing about it. They only know that today the head of the empire suddenly came to visit in person, and their task is to come and receive them, but they don’t know exactly what the head of the empire wants to discuss with the "Parliament".
Wisely enough not to ask any more questions.
"The sky above the city is blocked by these big spheres, but the lighting is not affected." My sister curiously looked at the scenery outside through the porthole window and couldn't help but muttered to herself. "And such a big building only relies on a single pole.
The thin pillars support it, and it looks quite weak."
"Light enters the lower level of the city and is channeled through the refraction field. The light is even throughout the entire city," Toululu, who was sitting next to us, introduced us with waving slender forelimbs. "With gravity-free equipment, no need to
The supports, the building itself..."
"Ahem, let me explain," Jin saw us getting more and more confused. He waved his hand to quiet his companions, "First of all, you probably know what's going on with the lighting problem. It's just a matter of adding a light deflection system.
,. In addition, all these buildings have advanced weightless equipment, so they are not afraid of falling down - the thin pillars below are not for support. They are just connecting devices. The main body of the city is the spheres above, everyone.
They all live there.”
"I didn't notice this in your star battleship at the time." I looked at the "spore buildings" passing by outside, feeling that there were so many strange things in the world, "but they seemed to be very different from the buildings I saw at that time."
"That is a shelter, this is home." Jin's face was filled with a smile, and he did not hide his happiness. "The houses in the shelter are all very low, and there is no such aerial structure, because there are
Space is too precious, and it's different here. Kerudak is now a very, very big city, with many people living here, but today is the day of diffusion. After diffusion, the city will not be as crowded as it is now.
Oh - yes, you must see that one, it is the most spectacular time over the city..."
Jin suddenly mentioned a term that seemed very unfamiliar to us: diffusion, but before I could ask for details about this term, a Toberu Zerg soldier suddenly walked into the cabin and told us that we had arrived at our destination.
The final destination is the "Parliament Building", which is also a huge sphere supported by a thin pillar with a diameter of only a few meters. The basic structures of these buildings built by the Toberu Zerg are somewhat uniform, and it seems that all the buildings are different.
It is only reflected in the expanded sphere on its upper floor. The parliament building is taller than the surrounding buildings, and the upper part of the top sphere has a symmetrical octagonal "lid", which is its most distinctive feature.
Place. The shuttle docked on the small platform at the bottom of the sphere. Jin and Torulu seemed to have no permission to enter, so they said goodbye to us outside, while we were led by a group of Toberu soldiers to the inside of the "building"
In the end, the person who received us was the female officer who had led us the way. After seeing us, the other party gave us a military salute stiffly - not the military salute of the empire, but their own. The exiles did not
We have not joined any imperial team, so they do not need to pay us imperial tribute.
"The Parliament is waiting for you. This is a secret meeting. Nearly half of the government officials were kept in the dark, so please forgive me for the poor reception." The female officer's attitude this time was much better than the first meeting.
Times, although I could see that she was a little unnatural, it was mostly out of nervousness and apprehension rather than any hostility. My sister nodded to her kindly, and then we walked into the hall together.
What greeted us was still an empty, completely symmetrical polygonal metal room, exactly the same as the room where we first saw the "Parliament". Walking in here reminded everyone of the first time they entered the command center of the Exile Fleet and listened to "
"Parliament" tells the story of the darkest black history of the empire. However, this time is a little different from the last time: when the surrounding lights began to flicker and the "Parliament" gradually emerged from the air, several figures also appeared out of thin air behind us.
The spacious seats: It’s really nice, and the furniture is also provided this time.
A female voice with multiple metal echoes sounded in the air: "I hope you don't mind this simple reception. Your arrival is very sudden. I haven't had time to prepare - we were supposed to send people to report, but I didn't expect you."
I will come in person immediately."
This time the reception was much more humane than the last time...
"Forget it about the scene. You know we are not used to this - and neither are you." I waved my hand to the gorgeously dressed woman who appeared in the air and sat down casually. "Let's just talk about the current situation."
"Yes, first of all, this is the signal we received." The thought aggregate that appeared in front of us in the form of projection turned on other projection equipment in the hall. What appeared in front of everyone was a paragraph that was so distorted that the content could not be seen at all.
In the video clip, only the audio signal seems to be in better condition. The sound has been processed. The identifiable clip sounds relatively clear: "...the Fifth Fleet has...never arrived...is under attack...
Imperial mark... Unrecognizable enemy, we are alone... We have retreated, we can hold on for a while. Regardless of whether anyone can still receive this frequency... This is the last communication attempt..."
The signal shown to us by the "Parliament" only lasted for a few dozen seconds, and then began to play in a loop.
"It sounds chaotic," Sandora raised her arm and pointed at the messy images. "These video clips seem to be images from the battle, but they are too blurry."
"This is already the clearest version." "Parliament" shook his head regretfully, "We received this last communication early this morning, and then lost contact with the other party again. So far, the channel where this information has been searched is
There was still noise. We used our strongest communication equipment to call back twenty-seven times. But we didn’t know if the other party received the signal.”
"That is to say, the news of the Fifth Fleet has been completely lost now..." My sister looked less optimistic about the current situation, "This message was probably sent before - I heard that the signals you received for three consecutive days were all
Same, so this should be an automatic broadcast, the first time it was sent was probably a long time ago."
"This is the worst judgment." The parliament nodded. "So the parliament is weighing how to make this incident public to the public, or to what extent it should be made public. The news of the Fifth Fleet is of great significance to us, but now
An announcement is likely to create unrest."
"Xiao Xue." I thought for a while, then turned to look at the girl sitting next to me, who replied: "Hulu~~"
"You can sleep at this time!" I was about to run away in an instant. I pinched the other person's face and pulled it to both sides. Xiaoxue immediately waved her hands and shouted: "Ah, it hurts, it hurts~! Dad, I didn't sleep,
I didn't sleep! I was just doing a divination for the Fifth Fleet——"
I was stunned, and immediately I didn’t know whether I should believe this girl’s lies, because Lin Xue actually told me before that when making predictions about an extremely vague target, it felt like the soul was leaving the body and it was easy to enter.
In the absent state, it looks like he is asleep to the outside world. However, Lin Xue usually does not snore when making such in-depth prophecies...
Xiaoxue quickly changed the subject before I spoke: "The Fifth Fleet is temporarily safe now - but it has not escaped the pursuit. I saw that the target of my prophecy continued to become blurred in the following time.
This should be the reason why they are gradually being hunted down - of course, that is if we fail to carry out effective rescue."
The "Parliament" looked at us doubtfully, and I pointed at Xiaoxue: "Her words are credible, she is a prophet."
"Very...incredible ability," the council seemed to have a look of surprise, but her tone was still that of stating the facts, and then she no longer struggled with this temporarily unclear issue, "Then based on your words,
The Fifth Fleet still has a chance. They should be trying to escape from the attackers. The enemy is very strong, but they obviously do not have the ability to restrain the Fifth Fleet and annihilate them all. But we have not yet found a way to help the Fifth Fleet.
"
"They may have reached the extreme depths of the void, and their coordinates are unknown. Reinforcements cannot be sent, contact is interrupted, and their situation cannot be confirmed... Well, the only thing we can do now is to re-establish contact. We need to determine the current status of the Fifth Fleet.
Sandora immediately judged the current situation, and then set her sights on the "Parliament", "Open your communication port and tell us the information pattern when you communicate with the Fifth Fleet. We will use the Garden of Death system to search for that signal."
.”
The "Parliament" seemed a little surprised, maybe because she didn't expect that the Empire would help so easily: the exiles' habitual impression of the Empire is not easy to change. Then she fell into silence for a short period of time. I felt that she could not be allowed to do so in this situation.
He hesitated on the question, and took the initiative to say: "Now is not the time to worry about the psychological gap. The Fifth Fleet is reducing its personnel every moment. After all, you have already settled in the empire, so you won't be so afraid of us.
Bar?"
"No, please forgive me, but the Parliament is not hesitant on this issue," the Thought Collective woman apologized to us - in a completely straight tone, "I just suddenly sighed: the communication protocol within the Combined Fleet was at the beginning of its formation.
The first purpose is to keep the imperial equipment secret, but I didn’t expect that now I need to rely on your empire’s technology... This is really dramatic.”
"Let's discuss the dramatic questions later," Sandora stood up, "I have just arranged the system transfer. When will you be ready?"