Age of Cataclysm: I can light up the technology tree

Earth calendar year 9800.

Following a strong fluctuation in space and time, a small fleet of five hundred starships appeared at the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy.

After 5,143 years, human civilization has finally successfully crossed the chasm between the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy!

In the interstellar space where matter was originally extremely sparse, the particles from the Andromeda Galaxy gradually became denser.

Under Zero's control, [Kuafu] began to slowly increase its output power, and the small universe port also opened.

This will be the last repair and resupply operation before entering the Andromeda Galaxy.

In the small universe of the People's Union.

Electronic synthesized sounds rang out in [Earth] and [Home Fortress].

"The fleet has successfully arrived at the preset destination. The voyage time is 5143 years. The current time is 04:16 in the morning of July 16, 9800 Earth calendar."

"The first batch of awakening plans is launched."

…

The Andromeda-Milky Way galaxy bridge edge region.

A planet with a faint blue-white light hovering quietly in the empty universe.

The planet is very small, with a diameter of less than 500 kilometers.

By the standards of human civilization, it can only be regarded as an "asteroid".

The light on the surface of the planet is not strong, even somewhat soft.

Through this layer of faint blue-white light, the surface structure of the planet can be clearly observed.

It is a standard smooth spherical surface without any ridges or depressions.

Strong interaction structure!

Not only that, this planet does not have any rotation or revolution properties!

It's an artificial planetary fortress!

The design concept of this planetary fortress is quite different from the design concept of human civilization-normally, the planetary fortress will expand its size as much as possible without affecting the structural strength and flexibility.

The reason is simple. The larger the volume, the more weapons and equipment it can hold, and the stronger its combat effectiveness on the frontal battlefield.

But the builder of the planetary fortress in front of him obviously didn't think so.

In the dark and cold universe, it seems extremely compact.

Inside the planetary fortress is a relatively spacious space.

A humanoid intelligent creature with light cyan skin slowly raised his "arm" - an arm composed of slender tentacles.

【9436】, this is its number.

Under the control of humanoid intelligent creatures, these tentacles streaked through the air.

A light curtain composed of materialized light automatically appears in the area crossed by the tentacle.

On the light curtain, a signal source was silently emitting a strong signal to the surroundings.

"The fugitive civilization from the Milky Way has finally arrived."

[9436] stretched out, and the tentacles on both sides of his body also stretched out: "9527, that lazy guy, is unwilling to do such a small thing."

"Next time we meet, I must teach it a lesson."

On the side, another humanoid intelligent creature rolled his eyes angrily: "Come on, the Andromeda Galaxy is already shabby enough. I don't want to go to a ghost place like the Milky Way."

Regarding the words of companion [9435], [9436] smiled noncommittally and changed the topic.

"Having said that, the higher-ups are also cautious enough."

"For a small sixth-level civilization, they actually used the White Dwarf Fortress. I really don't know what they were thinking."

"This is such a waste."

The companion slightly shook the tentacles on both sides of his body and operated on the light screen spread out in front of him. At the same time, he responded to [9436]'s complaint: "It's normal."

"9527 Have you forgotten what that cheater did before?"

"It's always good to be on the safe side. If the operation fails and the mother civilization holds us accountable, it will be difficult for us to do business."

"The calculation of the four-dimensional waterway has been completed, and the jump wormhole can be opened at any time." [9436]'s tentacles gently brushed the light screen, and continued in a tone full of emotion, "Thanks to the fact that the Andromeda branch is not like the Galaxy branch. There are three white dwarf fortresses, so it’s not a big problem to use one.”

"Otherwise, the superiors will still have to worry about those pastoralists..."

"Okay, we don't need to care about the decision from above." The companion interrupted [9436], "Get ready to open the jump wormhole."

"Quick victory."

"After completing the mission, we have to report back to the black hole area in the center of Andromeda."

[9436] shook his tentacles again and skillfully pressed a few virtual buttons on the light screen beside him.

…

In a dark and empty universe.

The blue-white light on the surface of this short white fortress with a diameter of less than 500 kilometers gradually became brighter.

The originally soft light actually became a bit dazzling at this moment.

A twisted spherical space-time structure slowly appeared directly in front of the White Dwarf Fortress.

Subsequently.

The White Dwarf Fortress moved forward quickly and disappeared directly into this twisted spherical space-time structure.

This star field has once again returned to its original peace.

…

People's Alliance Small Universe.

"Professor, welcome to the Andromeda Galaxy."

As soon as Lu Yongchang opened his eyes, a familiar electronic synthesized sound came to his ears.

He took a deep breath and stood up from the hibernation cabin: "Are we here?"

The long hibernation made his voice a little hoarse.

"Yes, professor." Zero responded softly, "According to the planned plan, the first batch of awakening procedures have been completed."

Looking at the amazing Earth calendar numbers in the holographic projection, Lv Yongchang couldn't help but feel a little dazed: "It's been 9,800 years..."

He struggled to climb out of the hibernation cabin and subconsciously turned his head to look at the transparent porthole not far away.

The microcosm was dim.

During the long journey, the energy of the seven stars was almost exhausted.

Lv Yongchang couldn't help but feel a little fortunate and scared.

Although the energy consumption of the Human Fleet is currently mostly the microcosm traction platform [Kuafu] and the production activities in the microcosm, if it is replaced by the expedition plan before obtaining the microcosm, the energy consumption will not be so terrible, but...

The human fleet without the microcosm can carry much less supplies!

Lv Yongchang made a simple estimate in his mind and came to a conclusion.

If it is replaced by the initial expedition plan, the combat power of the human fleet will be reduced by at least 90%!

Even more!

After all, human civilization had to endure a war before leaving the Milky Way!

Lu Yongchang was even more afraid.

No wonder the [Tenth Empire] started the expedition plan only after becoming a level 7 civilization!

A civilization that has not mastered microcosmic technology is basically unable to afford the terrifying resource consumption of cross-galaxy navigation!

The consequences of a forced expedition are also easy to imagine.

It is nothing more than the fleet running out of energy and turning into a pile of scrap metal, or encountering an accident after reaching the target galaxy with difficulty because of a significant weakening of strength.

Based on the experience of human civilization expeditions today, the success rate of ordinary level 6 civilizations in galaxy navigation is probably less than 1%.