Star Empire

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A fleet sailed towards a world in the Empire. When approaching the target, the structure of the fleet itself quickly separated, and many tiny light spots flowed to different ending points, as if they were returning home.

And the world they are sailing towards... is not an exaggeration to call it a "nest". They themselves, their arrangement in the void... all have many similarities with regular "worm nests".

After obtaining the authorization, the fleet quickly sank into the interior of the world, ignoring various vortices and other combinations composed of countless "particles". They drove straight into the depths of the ancient star network, towards the source of the field—that is where the World Circuit always sits.

"According to the specific response sent here under the order of His Majesty Zhai Cahir, we need to cut off the connection between this part of the world and the main body of the empire. This area will be used as a pilot area to repair the underlying network of the empire."

"The relevant orders have been received in advance, the proofreading is correct, and the relevant permissions are temporarily exchanged."

With the end of this series of necessary processes, the basic detection of the network environment begins. The two-way sensors scattered from the hull are integrated into the star network and field structure. They will act as auxiliary lenses to help the system and people better understand the "real situation" at the bottom of the network that is usually hidden.

"...His Majesty Zhai Cahir said...the result we have to face will be a disaster."

"Looking at it now... I'm afraid this is not just a "disaster". Looking at it now, the previous huge temporary communication institution could not be shut down quickly, and it was even forced open by the huge number of visits. There are more corresponding analysis results. The entity is determined. The impact of building such a huge facility on such a chaotic structure must have exceeded the expected design and calculation... Only when you really face it can you know that all this is too bad, so bad that it will destroy them. It felt more like the right choice.”

"In this case, I'm afraid the plan we prepared is still not enough."

"So actual experiments are needed - after all, reality does not just put everything in place and wait for us quietly. We will only know how it is after trying it."

"Inform the entire fleet - calculate and demonstrate the difference between the actual situation and the estimated situation, reset the safety redundancy coefficient, and re-correct the safety redundancy preparation. After the relevant work is completed, start operating the entity."

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For a large number of structures based on advanced algorithms, most life forms in the empire do not have a strong ability to directly feel them. Generally speaking, the status of the empire's network that can be known by the existence of the empire is presented in terms of simplified and clear parameters. The part represented by parameters is generally the most direct "practical" part. In addition, models that are intuitive and can be embodied very simply and directly... They have not been applied in large quantities in practice due to problems such as requiring more resources to build and having limited scope of application. However, it seems now ...In the future, more people need to see it and care about it.

"...This is something we can understand within the scope of our authority. I would like to ask...what is the situation with the empire's network?"

"If what you need is a sense of intuition... I have it." The commander who was revising the redundant reserves took the time to pass a series of transformed models to the people in charge of controlling the operation of the world through consciousness. In the first part of the model, the world is simplified into spheres, and these spheres seem to have a clear "life activity" of life in the narrow sense. These spheres are connected to each other by some kind of structure similar to fiber bundles. The spheres and fiber bundles are vibrating in a certain rhythm. Intuitively, they can also give people a positive and vital feeling. , as if normal life should be like this.

"This is a model simulated under normal circumstances - the fiber bundles correspond to the connections between the worlds. This should not be difficult to understand."

"That's true..." The people in charge quickly grasped the information, "What about our current situation?"

"Like this." Soon, another model was thrown over.

"...This is, this is our network now? Our environment?!"

The model vaguely shows that the same method is used to build "similar" things. In fact, it can be seen as "consistent" because the positions of the nodes in the two models are the same. And the huge difference between other factors…

The sphere that originally looked healthy and harmonious, symbolizing the world, was covered by countless layers of disgusting diseased tissue. It has been pressed into the deepest part, and on its "periphery", the countless "organizations" that seem to have begun to emit a foul smell but are still extremely vital are still tearing and biting each other desperately , competing for a higher initiative.

The fiber bundles that were previously responsible for building connections were all occupied by abnormal and ferocious tubes, tumors, dead objects, and a large number of things that seemed like they should not be there, but occupied all the positions of the originally living creatures. They twisted and twisted together ferociously, forming countless extremely cumbersome knots. But what surprised these people in charge was that even though all this was incredibly ferocious and chaotic, they were still beating with each other in some regular way!

"Don't worry - although they look very ferocious and twisted, in fact these things can not only support our existence, but they are actually in good working condition. It's just that the complexity and long-term accumulation have made their condition impossible to be restored. It’s just a compliment.”

The new safety preparation requirements have been met, and all facilities, including the World Loop Base, were "lit up" almost at the same time, which meant that they entered a new working mode. Under the illumination of these lights, the originally clear and tranquil space Groups of ferocious fog began to appear in the sky, and they obscured the starry sky.

"In fact, this situation is quite common - in a large number of civilizations that have established networks in various ways, similar situations can be said to be inevitable. The accumulation of iterations in this regard... there is no worst, only Worse, it just depends on who can let this pile of things accumulate longer."

"Then... this part of the content was not cleaned up before?" The people in charge had some doubts in their minds, "After all, this is the foundation, the foundation of the empire's existence. Even if there is danger, Chengdu should give priority to this aspect-"

"It's not that easy. In fact, His Majesty Zhai Cahir does not fully agree with taking too profound actions in these aspects. Even if action is to be taken, it will not be done in a hurry."

The voice of the fleet commander seemed to float across the fog from the other side of the star sea, "According to the statistical results, most other civilizations will actually choose to continue to tolerate all this expansion and stacking more often, and It's not about reconstructing them. Because no one knows which parts of those huge and intricate structures are abnormal and which parts are normal. Sometimes, it may just be a piece of sand or a piece of loose soil that is moved, and the entire structure The mountain will collapse - and so will we."

"Although the current network structure is chaotic, they actually work pretty well. It can respond to our various needs and complete various operations... Behind the scenes, mapping, underlying protocols, rules, existence attributes, and reality iteration... …Each of these factors is related to the normality of the network, but we don’t know what proportion each of these factors will account for, let alone what will happen if they are lost. Therefore, we must be cautious-careful experiments .”

"……Um."

"Don't worry - the relevant content has been considered. This is a generational project. No one will be in a hurry, and no one can afford it. The experiment will be carried out carefully."

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Project after project, a series of tests are applied to reality, applied to everything that needs to be attached to the "unique".

The research team began to look through the countless abnormalities in the fiber bundles. They applied different weak stimuli to these fiber bundles, observed and recorded the reaction activities, and initially determined the relatively precise influence relationship. After that, the team will try to figure out the function of each stone in this chaotic mountain of stones and their role, and determine which parts they correspond to in practical applications in reality.

As time goes by, after these individual actual projects are measured and applied one after another, mixed content testing containing multiple projects will begin.

In experiments where the project is constantly stimulated to make subtle changes in waves, all interactions and observations will be strictly recorded in sequence. They will be compiled into a book and used for reference and demonstration on a small or even micro scale before starting a large-scale project.

The numerous chaotic and twisted structures throughout the network will also be gradually "picked apart". They will no longer be tightly tangled together in groups. They will be slowly opened and sorted out more accurately. Later, the parts with similar functions obtained after combing will be woven and tied together to form a cluster-like structure with relatively clear and independent functions.

In all this process, most operations are completed through remote control or entangled synchronous control of warships and giant equipment. Even when there are some tasks that require real people to be close to handle, the teams sent out are fully equipped - compared with the full set of equipment and all the redundancy, the person responsible for carrying out the task is like a speck of dust on the boulder.

"The recording is complete. This is the last information flow that needs to be measured in this network segment. After this, we have actually determined all the operating rules within this network. Do we need to execute the next stage?"

"...No, we won't execute it yet."

Facing all the data in front of him, the fleet commander finally shook his head after making judgments. "The current basic environment is not stable enough, and the disturbance to the network caused by our own activities was not included in this comprehensive test. It is not a wise choice to rush into actual additions and deletions. At the same time, we have not recorded any obvious " Unexpected events also mean that we lack quick and effective responses when facing actual accidents. We should wait until this round of comprehensive operations is basically completed before proceeding with deeper operations. "

"Then what happens next..."

"Determine the impact of our own activities on the network, from the most basic, our own existence and weak activities, to directly building large closed conference areas in the network structure...Measure the impact of all operations on such a network segment Impact. All records are also compiled into a book for communication. After completing the test, preliminary suggestions are given, what can be done, what is not recommended; what can be done, what cannot be done; what can be done, what cannot be done; what can be done , what is not recommended... is clarified with precise fields and data."

"yes."

The conductor briefly turns his attention away from everything at hand.

The team involved in the operation was huge—I was just one of the execution units. Outside of this small world, there are countless teams that need to face various network environments.

If all the information and all the possibilities were gathered together, it would probably be an astronomical number and a series of results that would not be much better than the current ferocious distortion. A huge stack of orders of magnitude is likely to lead to the occurrence of a large number of events at a higher level that are unlikely to occur at the level where the elements that make up the order of magnitude themselves are located.

The final combination of them should not require you to fully understand and master it, but if that is the case, it means that your own technology and your own team may be limited by this...?

"But this is not the only direction of our efforts. Vicious internal competition should be avoided as much as possible."

"...?"

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"Network, these concepts involve both tangible and intangible things...their scope of influence is really very broad."

"...What's wrong? Victorville, judging from my memory...you may have encountered a new problem or have new worries."

"The nature is not as serious as before, but... the worry is real. Because... this is somewhat similar to some episodes in the past."

"...Indeed, if you just take a rough look at the similarities...in past history, similar events that can be clearly remembered by life have occurred at least twice, and there may have been more during the chaotic period...Then what? "Wesrifan asked.

"The Empire Network is a very important part of the Empire as a whole. It is directly related to the existence and continuation of the Empire. However, past events have shown that this network can be destroyed, and it may even become a springboard for disaster."

"At the same time, if the network structure is destroyed, then many of the existing "taken for granted" will also be shattered. We may be trapped in our own bodies. Furthermore...with only a single body, there will be a greater The possibility of being destroyed."

"So... it's actually a combination of anti-disturbance, low-tech preservation and inheritance continuity." Weisruifan paused for a while, "But... some projects are actually already being done, right?"

"Indeed, such as those physical storage libraries that are barely connected to the network, such as a series of "manual control mechanisms" inside battleships, such as those specially designed giant switching control gates inside giant fortresses, and a large number of Melting nodes and polarity nodes... they are enough to solve the previous problems, but it also takes time. As for the last item..."

Vidoville shook his head.

"We are the only ones left who can perform virtual point jumps, and the outside of the territory is full of unknown dangers. As for ourselves... we can launch some individuals or even launch fleets, but we can't launch seeds now... …Can’t create a “seed” either.”

"These concerns are indeed meaningful, and it is necessary to make some meaningful preparations, but if it must be considered practical and effective, then in fact..." Weisruifan also became serious:

"It cannot be ruled out that our views and our understanding are only the accumulation of the past period of time. Because for us... we are not omniscient and omnipotent, and things worthy of our doing are not available all the time. But there are many things It’s just like what Zhai Cahir said – there’s no rush.”