Stellaris: Earth Alliance

Chapter 24 Dome Ecosystem
"Zizzizi..."

The communication was obviously connected, but there was a squeaking sound of electricity. It was not like it was caused by external interference, but more like an old machine that had not been used for too long.

"Organic civilization detected, starting guardianship protocol subroutine 46 Alpha-8."

"Included information: Hello, intelligent organic beings. You are approaching Collet's territory. The purpose of these systems is to help organic life resist the threat of <<Error: Data Block Corruption>>."

"To request asylum, please proceed to the Processing Center. We welcome all intelligent organisms based on availability and need."

"Attention: Hostile actions against refugees or the custody system will be countered with the greatest deployment of force."

Su Lixuan was stunned when he heard the cold electronic sound on the other side.

For a moment, everyone unconsciously looked at the camera in the command room.

The red light on the camera flashes, and the focus adjusts back and forth, shrinking, and zooming in.

"I am Mechanical Life 550A, Suzheng Agreement Number Two Trillion Zero 550."

550A made a cold electronic sound.

"Data detection... Mechanical life number two trillion zero 550. Welcome back to the Guardian system. Is this the intelligent organic matter you brought that needs to be evacuated?"

"No."

"It is our responsibility to take good care of the organic life form civilization in the galaxy. Too many organic life forms have become victims of the <<Error: Data block is damaged>> attack. Mechanical life number two trillion zero 550, Are you sure you can protect them?"

"Can you tell me your number?"

550A did not answer the question.

"Supreme Agreement Galaxy Guardianship Matrix System Number 002."

"No. 002, please open the data interface, I need to update your database information."

"Prohibitions <<Error: Data block corruption>>, no one can connect to the main server data interface under any excuse."

"How long has this machine survived?"

Qin Xu asked questions in a low voice below. He looked a bit stupid and didn't have 550A intelligence.

Chen Xiao dreamed for a while and replied in a low voice: "I just guessed that it was probably from the same time as the ancient civilization that built the ideal city."

"It's been so long? No wonder he doesn't look very smart."

"Shh..."

Chen Xiaomeng tried her best to make a silent gesture, indicating to Qin Xu not to say what he shouldn't say.

Qin Xu shrugged indifferently, feeling that the other party would not take him seriously.

"The protocol number is two trillion zero 550. You entered the wrong command. I cannot trust you to protect these intelligent organisms. Please park the spacecraft into the Colai Sanctuary immediately. Otherwise, we will launch an attack to eliminate the abnormal ones. Mechanical life. 10, 9, 8, 7..."

In an instant, everyone felt that all the muzzles of the three thousand space battleships were aimed at the scientific research ship.

Facing the aim of thousands of giant cannons, Qin Xu's expression gradually became solemn.

550A fell into silence, and everyone was also silent for a while, not daring to take a breath.

"Number Two Trillion Zero 550 follows the instructions of No. 002."

When the countdown counted to 1, 550A made a cold electronic sound.

"Crisis averted. Restart Guardianship Protocol Sub-46 routine Alpha-8, intelligent organic beings, welcome to Galaxy Collet Sanctuary."

The other person responded with a cold voice.

Under the watchful eyes of the three thousand heavy space battleships around it, the Mozi scientific research ship slowly followed the guidance until a rocky planet covered with man-made structures appeared at the end of the field of vision.

The spaceship gradually approaches.

It can be seen that the thin atmosphere is filled with industrial waste gas. There are mechanical assembly plants all over the ground, and many covers with transparent domes have been built to cover the surface.

As the spacecraft slowly approached the outer space of the planet, everyone could clearly see what was under those huge transparent domes.

"Oh my god..." Someone in the command room covered his mouth in horror to prevent himself from shouting.

There was originally a complete ecological circle under the dome, but after an unknown amount of time, the current ecological circle was more like a dead place than an ecological circle.

As long as there is an error in one link of the ecosystem, the entire ecological cycle system will self-destruct over time.

It is said to be a refuge for intelligent organisms, but in the eyes of everyone it is actually similar to hell.

At this moment, it is already full of countless humanoid skeletons on display. After countless years of ravage, there are already some signs of weathering.

"Is this the so-called shelter of intelligent organic matter according to this theory of mechanical life?"

"Why do I look like a mass grave?"

"Captain, do we really want to go in?"

In the command room, someone looked at Su Lixuan who was standing in the center with trepidation.

Su Lixuan's eyes were fixed on the hell filled with humanoid skeletons under the dome, and a large bead of sweat slowly slid down his forehead.

"Second Lieutenant Su Lixuan, our spacecraft is being locked by a large number of fire control radars. If we don't follow his orders, he will destroy us without hesitation."

550A coolly states the status quo.

"I know……"

Su Lixuan's fists were clenched tightly.

"Invite intelligent organic matter to enter Shelter No. 61. The current carrying capacity of this shelter is - low."

Su Lixuan had clearly hung up the communication, but the other party's voice still appeared in the spacecraft.

"Take your weapons and everything you can carry . . . and disembark."

Su Lixuan took a deep breath, turned and left with a straight military posture.

Everyone in the command room looked at me, I looked at you, and finally took a look at the three thousand huge space battleships outside the window, feeling powerless.

"Follow me the whole time."

In front of the weapons warehouse, Qin Xu found a few handy weapons and carried them on his back. He took the ammunition and said to Chen Xiaomeng behind him.

Chen Xiaomeng also took some equipment and nodded seriously, and then she said the same thing to Wang Xueer.

Wang Xueer was a little confused and glanced at Qin Xu, who was ordinary, but she still nodded.

Liu Wenhan didn't know that he found a heavy laser gun from that corner of the equipment room.

Taking the gun, Liu Wenhan handed it into Qin Xu's hands.

"This is?"

"The only laser weapon in the spacecraft is an experimental product sent by the latest supply. I don't think anyone else is qualified to use it, only you can."

Liu Wenhan said very solemnly.

"This is a trial model, so the weight will be..."

Before Liu Wenhan finished speaking, Qin Xu had already picked it up with one hand very easily.

It obviously required two hands and a stand to hold it up, but Qin Xu was able to raise it with one hand and aim, and Liu Wenhan stopped saying anything else.

"I don't know if there will be a conflict with them, but I think laser weapons will always be better than ordinary bullets against a group of iron lumps."

"Thank you. It's been so long since I last saw you. You look much better."

Qin Xu took the heavy laser gun, weighed it and said.

"Oh, maybe."

Liu Wenhan was noncommittal.

(End of this chapter)