Star Empire

In the Star Empire's knowledge system, the old technology tree based on a single unified theory of universe physics is being devoured, digested, and reorganized.

In the knowledge system that is still developing based on the new information unification theory, the first technology tree that has matured and has the ability to develop itself has begun to flourish from this huge basic branch.

From now on, energy will no longer be conserved, laws will no longer be fixed, and the system will transform from closed to open. The empire has torn apart the constraints of the old cosmic laws and held the power of creation in its own hands.

In space not far from the crystal energy vortex, the space city built on the hulls of several Arks was built in less than a year under the strong promotion of the ultra-high efficiency and meticulous construction process of information-matter conversion technology. Here, these creations have caused the basic spacecraft to completely lose their original appearance.

Large expansion decks, countless additional facilities, extended corridor bridges, and crystal energy processing furnaces were built on a large scale throughout the space city.

If you look at it from a distance, this combined facility is very similar to the former frontline base, but the difference is that the frontline base also needs countless powerful shields five thousand light years away from the crystal energy vortex. Generator array protection.

Relying on the shield array, the base's buildings could barely survive the invisible crystallization storm. At that time, the crystal energy radiation and the derived world information fluctuations also interfered with the base's external communications to a considerable extent. If you include The blockade and isolation measures implemented for safety reasons can be said to be like a long pile fixed on the beach, facing the cruel baptism of the waves from the unknown sea alone.

Here, everything is reversed. The danger of crystal energy is still there, but it has become the blood needed for the survival and development of the empire. The brand-new facilities are almost standing on the door of the void rift. High-frequency crystal energy is separated from the huge whirlpool by the crystal bridge. extracted and infused into the Mathematical Core, and then transformed into a variety of items useful to the Empire.

Everything has been developed to a whole new level.

Those lives that may have been disturbed by the giant fortress from their hometown and were in numbness... They have disappeared forever... I hope that those lives that fell in the pioneering stage when the crystal energy vortex broke out, their "spirits in heaven" After being truly liberated, you will feel gratified by the current scene.

Abundant supplies, various equipment and technologies that were pulled from theory into reality enabled a dusty plan to be launched:

Life form upgrade plan.

Isendel has demonstrated the possibility of upgrading life forms, and now, it seems that this plan that was shelved due to resource issues has returned to a feasible level.

As the death tide intrusion destroyed the physical bodies of all individuals of the lowest clearance level, their souls are now sealed in crystal to ensure they cannot escape.

In the federal era, these souls have all undergone crystal energy fusion. Although the degree is not too high, these practices have greatly enhanced the stability, tolerance and compatibility of these souls. Higher ranks, greater The amount of information also equates to stronger external information control and influence. It can be said that all the conditions needed to start this plan are already in place.

Under the vast protective panels and isolation cabins of the space station, the prototype test of the "reincarnation cabin" was based on the soul tunnel in the flagship Ark Life Research Center to increase the power, strengthen information control and accuracy, and plug in the Creation Formula add-on module. The machine has been installed and testing is about to begin.

Vidoville arrived here early. The feeling here to him was very similar to the life and matter synthesis experimental hub built by Zhai Cahir and Cavinriel. The huge cabin was cut into countless regular partitions. It has a neat small compartment, just like a small item storage room.

However, the difference is that the equipment at that time was made of hadron accumulation materials, so the color tone of the Federation's creations at that time would be closer to silver gray or silver white, and it is very difficult to accurately describe the total reflection color. . Now, the pale gold color representing crystal energy has become the main color of the empire's facilities.

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"Ah, Your Majesty." Cavernel came forward, "We will soon start the first theoretical life upgrade attempt, but for the sake of safety, we will only conduct fuzzy experiments at the beginning: on a The human soul is incompletely copied, and after the wisdom is erased, an external preset program is used to try to synthesize a new life individual. This can avoid the current loss of our soul inventory. After all, at this level, those sealed souls are still Quite valuable.”

"Prudent approach." Victorville nodded slightly.

"However, I know that in many aspects, the current artificial simulated soul is still inferior to the soul created by the development and combination of natural information entanglement. These differences are likely to interfere with technical implementation. If the problem arises in the artificial soul, I request You immediately stop using the test items and directly transfer the souls of real people. Except for those who have unique abilities such as Wesrivan Eskett, you can use the souls of other people at will. If it is within my ability, I will also A part of the soul can be cut off and used as experimental material."

"——!?"

The atmosphere at the scene was a little awkward. After a short period of silence, Cavinriel looked at his emperor tentatively: "Well, Your Majesty, I will obey your order. But why did you suddenly say this? Can I Let me ask you why... I think... your thinking should not go to this aspect."

"It's very simple. Speed ​​up the research process. There cannot be no sacrifices on the way to pioneering." Vidoville shrugged, with an indifferent expression: "It is true that life is precious, but in the old federal period, some of the reactions after military casualties occurred at border outposts were simply worse than Facing a supernova explosion is still scary. Anyway, civilization has now entered a high-level state of operation and execution, and those complicated and messy bills should be abolished. In the face of changes, everyone wants to survive, but someone has to make a choice."

"That's true, but" Cavinriel was a little embarrassed, "Even if you don't consider the highest authority... it's not necessary... You don't have to say that. No matter what, we will try our best to do our best."

Embarrassment filled the environment, and also caused some researchers to cast their sights and doubts here. They didn't know what happened in the thinking jump here, and they didn't understand why this unnecessary dedication was mentioned.

"...Isn't it appropriate? Well, I understand." Vidoville nodded, "Everyone, please just pretend that nothing happened."

"……yes."

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"Huh? The new life form synthesis experiment is about to begin its first actual test?" Accompanied by crisp and familiar words, Wei Ruifan's figure appeared from the elevator transport car.

Since she now carries a considerable amount of information, the instantaneous uploading/downloading method based on the previous information transmission level to achieve instantaneous movement is no longer suitable for her. Therefore, when it comes to this direct relationship with the amount of information When it comes to related matters, she can only move through traditional "physical methods". Fortunately, the "soul entangled body" in her body has not yet shown huge resistance to change. It is uncertain how it will appear. If such a situation occurs , which I am afraid cannot be handled with current technology.

"Well, the experiment is about to begin, Your Majesty. Judging from the existing conditions such as the theoretical data and creation formulas we have accumulated and the information derived from them - the material conversion device, it can be considered that the higher-level life form manufacturing conditions I once planned can be considered It’s close to maturity and can be put into practice.” Eisendel took a step forward and said.

"By the way, Lil, how are you feeling during this time? In terms of soul, body and self-awareness?"

"Well, I feel pretty good myself. Physically, basically everything is in good condition, including self-feeling and equipment testing. Although the original energy source has been shut down and removed, this state is now integrated into the body and That part of the soul’s crystal energy is enough.”

As Weisrifan spoke, she raised her right hand and shook it: on her slender wrist, there was a light golden bracelet that was so dim that it was almost silver-white - a portable vital sign detection and contrast device.

At least now, for most people who still have bodies, although some parts of the old physiological indicator detection are no longer reliable, at least the mental/personality observation results output based on the soul still have sufficient reference value.

"As for other aspects, no need to ask...I tried my best to minimize my possible unknown influence."

Weisruifan looked around, "In order to avoid reality distortion as much as possible, I asked Zhai Cahir to pay as much attention as possible. There are also detectors that I requested to place near this space city, high-frequency crystals. The power of energy and arcane magic is equal to that of the world. At the same level, or even if my level is slightly lower, as long as I don't actively try to have an impact, these external detection methods should be accurate - at least Now it seems that I will not distort the environment because of my personal subjective will."

"I'm sorry, I have wronged you now." Seeing that he had arranged for the Star Queen, Victorville felt a little uncomfortable.

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, when the empire was established, it was stipulated that the emperor was only a authority level, and it was not linked to status. At least now, the two terms are not closely related."

Weisrifan waved his hand indifferently, "And to be honest, I doubt that this so-called "world consciousness" may not have the way of thinking of creatures like us at all. It's hard to say whether it even has logic. I think it does These things are probably just tending to some kind of instinct, or its thinking or wisdom exists and operates in a way that we don’t understand for the time being. Of course, this is all speculation. At least the current situation I think is pretty good. There is no strange pressure, and it can help a lot." After saying that, she also snapped her fingers as a show, and after a while, a report was sent to everyone:

"A gravitational distortion phenomenon has been detected near the crystal energy vortex. Please pay attention to avoid it. It is detected."

"That's it." Weisrifan waved his hand again, and the abnormal situation report disappeared in an instant. "In this fragment of the world, as long as it does not exceed the allowable scope of the world itself, I can exert considerable power to help civilization. .”

"It seems that for a long time, the upper limit of the empire's combat power will be you." Vidoville looked at Weisrifan, who looked relatively relaxed, and felt relieved at the same time.

A slightly brighter golden light lit up from the grid cabin next to the two men: this was the last hint before the synthesis began.

"Attention all units, the first synthesis of a new life form carrier has begun. Please pay attention to possible high-frequency crystal energy radiation. Isolation gates and shields are activated everywhere." Cavernrel "shouted" in the network of the space structure, and at the same time , the cabin that is gradually filled with golden light is also blocked by a pale golden "metal gate". I don't know if it is an illusion. Even though the test site has been closed, a sizzling sound like the flow of an electric arc still comes from the crack in the door. came through.

"The next step is the self-discipline process. The equipment is using crystal energy to solidify or decay into new bodies according to the preset program. The organs in these bodies should be said to be closer to those mechanical equipment in terms of properties. But don't worry that they will have residual AI secretly affects thinking and so on. They are completely matched with the new form of the body itself, just like the heart and brain of flesh and blood match the carbon-based body." Eisendel briefly explained the current situation, "Next, we will do more Just wait.”

"Hey, that's right." While waiting, Victorville suddenly thought of something: "In the previous universe, apart from the weird Zerg species, there were only a few other branch civilizations left... Including those on the home planet, as well as the Theodal clade, they are almost all humanoid, divided into male and female just like us, and their other physiological structures are also very similar. Is this a coincidence?"

"Well, it is true that intelligent creatures do not need to stick to the human form. Basically, if the body structure is symmetrical and reasonable, has a thumb or similar structure, and has the ability to form a more advanced and complex communication method, this kind of creature can be said to have great potential. Innate advantages. And considering that each planet’s own environment and star environment are different, theoretically there should be many other forms of intelligent life appearing.”

Cavinrel frowned slightly, "However, although the federation once considered these issues, it was not a very meaningful issue... and now, our observation samples are actually even more meaningless... That is not It represents the real situation in the world...I think rather than making guesses...it is better to look for some reliable samples before making a decision."

"Now it seems that this is indeed the case..."

Ding——~ Along with a long and pleasant sound, the AI’s emotionless reminder surrounded everyone’s ears: The test subject was successfully created.

"Why do I feel that this sound effect is weird? It always feels like the sound inside is as if the things inside are familiar." When Weisrifan frowned and tilted his head and stared at the door in front of him, the long voice was still there. echo.

"... Looking at it now, there is actually no problem in saying mature, but it is more appropriate to say mature." Zhai Cahill checked the situation: "The target individual has no abnormal conditions and is in stable health. Is it now connected to foreign consciousness? Conduct detailed indicator testing?”

"Connect it. Anyway, the personality connected this time is simulated, so the loss doesn't matter. By the way, if it gets out of control, do we have any countermeasures?"

"Of course." Zhai Cahir pointed to the two side walls of the test cabin in the holographic projection: "The wall is quite thick, and it is also inlaid with high-frequency crystal energy crystals. If it goes out of control, an explosion of this scale is enough to knock it out of control. The body is erased.”

"I don't have a problem anymore."

After obtaining the emperor's authorization, Zhai Cahir, Cavinriel and Isendel went to three places that were nearly isolated from each other and inserted their own identification warrants. After simultaneous activation, the test subjects in the cabin briefly After a moment of silence, he opened his eyes and "lived".

"What's the situation?" Vidoville asked after looking at the "success" prompt.

"It seems that the situation is very stable at the moment. The two external control sources, the simulated soul and the additional personality, can together drive this body. The current personality is still in a frozen state for the time being. After activation, more advanced thinking stabilization attempts can be made. Huh?"

"What's wrong?" Seeing Zhai Cahir's brows furrowed, Vidoville couldn't help but take a step back. On the side, Weisrifan also entered a defensive state in an instant: As long as she is willing, she can do whatever she wants now. The distortion of the law can completely separate the cabin inside.

"No, it's not a dangerous situation, but it's unexpected." Eisendel checked the situation inside the cabin on the monitor: "The mental power leaked. When I started thinking, it seemed that the existence in my mind would slowly change. An unknown entity appears."

"Well, under the unification of information, everything is information. Thinking activity itself is assigning values ​​​​to some things. If you think about it this way, it is not incomprehensible that things in thoughts appear in reality." Vidoville did not show much about this. Surprised: "What impact will this have on the current living creatures themselves?"

"Mental power is out of control... and constantly affects reality or produces certain derivatives. All problems revolve around one point." Isendel's expression was a little serious.

"Uncontrolled creations of thought have a great impact. Any thought or thought may affect reality. You know how scary uncontrolled things are. But now, because we don't have the technology to create something that can be stored in the body's memory, There is a small source of crystal energy. Therefore, in order to prevent the crystal energy from dissipating, this body has a high degree of self-closure. To maintain mental power and thoughts, it must continue to consume crystal energy. Without appropriate external subsidies, this body The body will be "drained" very quickly."

"Is there any way to test this?" Seeing that the experiment that could have been said to be a great success encountered additional but expected problems, Vitouville did not want to give up the experimental results easily: "If it lasts long enough, then If the thinking circuit is externally connected, it should still be acceptable."

"Yeah, but we don't have the means to independently manipulate time. The perpetual clock is a preset device and is used for calibration and restraint. Moreover, its power spreads to all grid-connected nodes. We certainly cannot touch it."

"Let me try and open the isolation cabin door." Weisrifan said softly.

Vidoville: "How to do this?"

"At least now I can operate the laws in the world fragment." Weisrifan shrugged, "I will accelerate the speed at which the information in the cabin changes according to the original trend and bypass the perpetual clock system within this range, here , my power can even be said to be law-level... At least for now, the empire still has to be constrained by the world to a certain extent without activating the order field."

Vidovel nodded, and Zhai Cahir opened the isolation gate. As the door slowly slid up, through the transparent observation window, Weisruifan saw that there were more than one thick column on the floor. A strange thing, that thing is a ball of golden light that slowly squirms.

Since he didn't know what the conscious and subconscious effects would be at the moment of personality activation, Weisruifan ignored it. After establishing a connection with the space in the cabin, Weisruifan gently closed his eyes. , the index finger of his right hand slowly passed in front of him in a straight line shape, and in the eyes of others, the scenes in the cabin accelerated and flashed as if being fast forwarded.

"There is an antagonistic effect, but it currently appears that full-strength catalysis is possible."

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It didn't take long for Zhai Cahir to stop Weisrifan's movements.

The inside of the hatch is already filled with all kinds of inexplicable creations. The most obvious humanoid body that was originally placed in the center has disappeared, and among a lot of strange creations of matter or energy, there is a dim light golden body. The phantom is dissipating rapidly: it is an artificial soul without intelligence, and the external personality has collapsed and been forcibly separated from the soul a few seconds ago.

"It seems that the problem is more serious than imagined." Vidoville stared seriously at the just-expanded panel. The results displayed on the panel were not optimistic:

If a large-scale mental power leak cannot be controlled, according to the perpetual motion clock, a conventional personality will completely collapse and go crazy within a thousand years. In such a random creation, this body filled with crystal energy can only Last for three thousand years.

This is a fairly short period of time.