Star Ocean: Starting from the Abandoned Mining Space Station.

Chapter 170 Fan Chao, extraordinary

When I saw the four shining characters [Elite Individual].

Chen Ming immediately called Bai Quan directly.

Baiquan picked up the question a little late and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the fleet I sent over?"

Chen Ming glanced at the words displayed on the panel again and said, "No, everything went smoothly here."

"I just want to ask, where did you get the Alpha Afterglow Core you gave me before?"

Bai Quan instantly understood why Chen Ming made this call, and replied: "The battleship was ripped from the one I killed when I was promoted to rear admiral, and it has been kept in my hands."

This sentence made Chen Ming subconsciously ask: "Didn't you take this away?"

Baiquan explained: "All the combat-type Alpha-level Sunsets, especially those that can control the battleships, have captured many of them after we and Sunsets fought for so many years."

"But even if they are captured, none of these afterglows will surrender. Of course, they will not commit suicide. They will only take the initiative to enter dormancy."

"Even if you wake it up, it will only continue to sleep. It will not conflict with you or cooperate with you."

"So the afterglow core of the combat-type alpha level is actually not that important."

"I'm the only one who needs it for research. I'll keep it as a souvenir, and others are willing to give me some face."

"I heard you say you wanted the Alpha Core before, and I thought that your ability should be able to control it, so I gave it to you."

"If there is a problem, can I change it for you?"

"No, thank you. I have something to do now. Let's talk later."

Chen Ming was satisfied when he knew the answer. After thanking him, he hung up the phone.

Baiquan was left thinking.

Think about the meaning of Chen Ming’s phone call.

Bai Quan was sure that Chen Ming suddenly called him because Chen Ming had just confirmed the specialness of the core he gave him.

An Alpha-level afterglow core capable of controlling a battleship must be significantly different from other ordinary Alpha-level cores.

It is even possible that Chen Ming relied directly on spiritual power to make this core speak its specialness.

And this also means that Chen Ming will not have any command and teaching from his side after that.

There will also be an Alpha-class Afterglow who can control the battleship and conduct battle command to guide him, and even directly help him in combat.

Baiquan personally killed the Alpha-class Afterhui's battleship, and he knew very well what that Afterhui was capable of.

At least in the past, this Yuhui was definitely stronger than him, and he also used tricky methods to win.

Even if he has been improving, several years have passed and now he is only a little better than Alpha Afterglow, with no obvious advantage.

Originally, Bai Quan just thought that Chen Ming wanted an Alpha core, so he happened to have one on hand and gave it away.

He didn't expect that the things he gave out would actually compete with him later.

This will not work.

Chen Ming is going out to explore now, and he probably won't have any contact opportunities for a long time in the future.

Only he could contact Chen Ming later on the delivery of the cruiser and Qiling Nerve, as well as the teaching and command.

Bai Quan couldn't let the Afterglow Core interfere with the only thing that could keep him in touch with Chen Ming for a long time.

He absolutely cannot let his relationship with Chen Ming fade away like this.

It looked like he had to do some work himself.

At this time, Chen Ming looked at the panel again with a slightly excited mood.

He suddenly discovered that in addition to the core bonus, the changes on the panel also included changes in computing power.

The computing power of this Alpha core has been transformed from the previous galaxy level to the sector level.

It should have reached the limit of galaxy-level computing power before.

Then, with the assistance provided by Chen Ming, it was raised to the star district level.

Huihuang said before that in addition to the core bonus provided by Chen Ming, there will also be a slight overall computing power bonus.

This bonus is more metaphysical and very special.

According to Huihuang, this effect is increasing over time.

It seems that the longer Chen Ming's psychic energy affects it, the more overall bonuses he gets.

Although the magnitude of this change is not linear and this assumption is a bit untenable, it is still a reasonable guess.

The total bonus obtained by Brilliance at the beginning was about 3% to 4%, but as time has changed, Brilliance has now been able to obtain an increase in computing power of about 9%.

Chen Ming also asked several other Alpha-level afterglows he controlled. Hui Yao's was 7%, Xiao 2 in charge of research was 5%, and Flicker who escaped from the battleship was 3%. It was a very metaphysical number.

Chen Ming didn't know what was going on.

After all, logically speaking, the bonus obtained by flickering should be more than that of small 2.

But no matter what, the bonus is definitely there.

The Alpha core in Chen Ming's hands should have relied on this bonus to increase its computing power to the sector level.

This is also the reason why Chen Ming did not see the difference between this core and other Alpha cores from the panel before.

Whether an Alpha core can control a capital ship and whether it is an elite individual should depend on whether it has reached the limit of the galaxy level.

I can only say that this is really an unexpected gain.

Baiquan is also really reliable when giving things.

The Alpha-class Afterglow, which can control the battleship, makes people feel happy no matter how you look at it.

Then this time Chen Ming has no choice in terms of additional bonuses. [Elite Individual] is a must choice.

But it can't be now, at least it has to wait until Chen Ming finishes what he is going to do next, and then adds additional bonuses when he takes a rest.

Then this Alpha Core Chen Ming also deserves a name.

Because its original code name was HRYY1-APGU2, which is a bit long.

After thinking briefly for a while, Chen Ming looked at the first two letters of its code name and decided on its name, which was called HR.

at this time.

Chen Ming also discovered that HR had completely woken up from hibernation and connected to the supreme control system.

Just like before, he habitually greeted the newly controlled Afterglow entity: "Hello?"

"..."

HR did not reply to Chen Ming through the communication equipment of the Supreme Point, but there was only a long silence.

Chen Ming opened the panel and took a look to confirm that the HR was not damaged, so he said again: "Are you okay?"

HR was silent again for a while, and finally managed to squeeze out two words: "Not good."

The scene in front of him suddenly made Chen Ming feel a sense of déjà vu.

It was as if he had discovered Gamma Z on it when he had just obtained the Heavy Rain Level.

However, Gamma Z has stayed in the human environment all year round and adapted quickly when it met Chen Ming.

But HR is obviously different.

Chen Ming can also understand.

Baiquan just said that after being captured, Alpha-level combat-type Afterglow individuals usually take the initiative to enter hibernation from which they may never wake up.

As a result, HR suddenly woke up that day and found that he had been attacked by Chen Ming and had no ability to resist.

Whoever comes will suffer.

Chen Ming estimated that HR should be more or less autistic.

It seemed that he had to ask the other Alpha Afterhui to talk to it. It was best to find Huihui and instill Huihui's thoughts into HR.

By the way, let Huihuang help convey the meaning of Chen Ming calling it HR in the future.

Chen Ming still attaches great importance to Yuhui, who he personally controls, and would not forcefully control it under normal circumstances.

Anyway, the core of HR has been affected by his spiritual power. As long as he is alive for one day, HR will not be able to escape for a day. He has plenty of time to smooth out the relationship slowly and naturally in the future.

HR seems to have very strong combat effectiveness, and its actual combat effectiveness should be even stronger after having a suitable spaceship.

But Chen Ming had no intention of taking it to the mechanical tribe.

After all, this is the strongest combat power he currently has. It is better to use it to protect this temporary stronghold that contains all of Chen Ming's wealth.

Moreover, HR is still autistic. Unless Chen Ming gives a forced order, he probably won't follow him out.

Again, he doesn't want to use too forceful means to communicate with any afterglow that he personally controls.

It's best to wait and see what happens.

See if Brilliance can persuade it to surrender, and then change it to the refractive level.

This heavy cruiser should be the spaceship that Chen Ming currently has on hand that can best utilize HR's strength.

As for Xiao 2 who is currently capable of researching refraction, he should first switch to another spacecraft, or simply switch to Chen Ming's highest point.

At least there is still some research equipment available at the highest point.

Xiao 2 usually has little to do when he stays here at the temporary station. Why not come and help Chen Ming share some of the pressure of sailing out, and by the way, do something with the scattered research equipment on the spacecraft.

After deciding on the HR arrangements, Chen Ming continued to look at Huiyao's panel.

In fact, he had seen it before, but it didn't matter if he saw it again now.

[Afterglow Alpha Level AI Core (Huiyao)]

[Manufacturer: Yuhui BP-55 Colonial Far North Industrial Production Center]

[Alpha level core bonus: target analysis]

[Self-awareness: Existence]

[Computing power: galaxy level]

[Executable operations: None]

This time, Chen Ming was suddenly stunned when he saw the [Target Analysis] with the same name on the core bonus.

No wonder he always felt familiar when he just looked at the HR panel. He always felt that there was a bonus option, which was a term he had only seen recently, but the impression was not too deep.

As a result, I now discovered that it turned out to be the core bonus of Hui Yao next to me.

Chen Ming suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, it was Hui Yao's own advantageous logic block, but in the end it was mastered by other individuals.

This always gave him a strange feeling.

But not much.

HR can learn the ability to analyze goals to the extent that it appears on the panel.

Then Huiyao can theoretically learn and master the technology of using energy weapons such as HR's [Gathered Energy Effect] to an equal degree. By then, Chen Ming can also add the Energy Gathering Effect to Huiyao. Hui Yao's six additional abilities are rather special.

They are [Ship Maneuvering], [Maneuvering Command], [System Specialization], [Navigation Technology], [High-Precision Sensing] and [Extreme Fire Control].

It can be seen from here that although Huiyao is a combat-type afterglow individual, his actual combat capabilities are completely different from HR's.

Instead, it was similar to what Chen Ming had guessed before, possessing ranger-like capabilities for mobile combat.

Its first two abilities [Ship Maneuvering] and [Maneuvering Command] can improve the maneuverability of the spacecraft it controls and the fleet under its command, which is the basis of its role as a ranger.

The third [System Specialization] will affect his ability to use the special system of the spacecraft.

Special systems refer to special devices carried by different spacecraft.

For example, the Brilliant-class ship is equipped with a plasma reserve system and has two subsystems: plasma burst propulsion and plasma weaponized entanglement.

Another example is Chen Ming's Centurion, which lost two more ships just the day before. Its damping position can be regarded as a special system.

This ability can enhance the efficiency of using these special devices.

It's just that although the Glory class itself is a different specific model of spaceship based on the same template as the Brilliant class.

But Huiyao's own system is not entirely a plasma system.

Instead, the weaponized entanglement of plasma was removed and the plasma burst propulsion was retained.

And another special auxiliary engine system is installed that can improve mobility in a certain sense.

The actual effect is also very simple, it is the second jump engine.

Allowing it to carry the fleet around more often.

Although Chen Ming can repair the spacecraft's engine and quickly cool down the jump engine for the next jump.

But the auxiliary engine is not meaningless to him.

Repairing the jump drive takes time.

If someone catches him doing repairs at this point, Chen Ming may still be in danger.

But the two engines are different.

The actual effect is the same as when Chen Ming flew Yan Xiong's kite on Glory and Supreme Point.

Ability to completely repair an engine that underwent a previous jump in a single jump.

You can make continuous jumps without any gaps.

Its maneuverability is definitely top-notch, and it is what you need if you really want to escape.

The following [Navigation Technology] and [High-Precision Sensing] are Huiyao's abilities to quickly lock onto enemies.

They all start running around as Rangers. If they can't quickly locate their destination and lock on the enemy, Rangers will be meaningless.

The last [Extreme Fire Control] is considered by Chen Ming to be the most useful ability that Huiyao has mastered.

It can improve the calculation power when using weapons, improve the precise shooting ability when using weapons, and can improve the power and range of weapons when actually hitting to a certain extent.

Hui Yao's capabilities are indeed good, and it can self-consistently meet most of its needs when performing tasks.

But it cannot meet Chen Ming's current needs.

All of Hui Yao's abilities were mastered for the purpose of fighting guerrillas, and such abilities meant that it was not easy to escort Chen Ming, nor was it easy to engage in battles similar to attacking fortresses.

Huiyao was driven back when he led two cruisers to attack the pirate space station.

It was only when other individuals took over the command from behind that the small military outpost was knocked down.

Chen Ming knows what level Huiyao's ability is.

And now he is not going to fight guerrillas, but to fight a planet with a mechanical race.

Therefore, there is no point in increasing Chen Ming's escape ability like in the past. If he can't escape with two cruisers, having one more Huiyao class actually doesn't make much sense.

Better to stay.

The spacecraft that will go out later when the investigation operation begins will definitely encounter a lot of trouble.

If you can handle it yourself, then let the afterglow individuals who go out to explore handle it themselves.

But if it can't be handled, then the support task will have to be handed over to Hui Yao.

Finally there is the flashing situation.

[Afterglow Alpha Level AI Core (Flashing)]

[Manufacturer: Afterglow B-01 Colony Low Earth Orbit Industrial Facility]

[Alpha level core bonus: rapid repair]

[Self-awareness: Existence]

[Computing power: galaxy level]

[Executable operations: None]

Chen Ming was a little surprised that Blink's core bonus was not of the combat type.

However, the Flash-class unmanned cruiser it drives in conjunction with it is quite reasonable.

There are five additional abilities it can add.

They are [Point Defense Specialization], [Missile Specialization], [Aircraft Carrier Group], [Auxiliary Positioning] and [Electronic Countermeasures].

Judging from its abilities, it is also a combat-type Alpha Afterglow, but it is more focused on defense and protection.

In fact, this can be seen from the fact that it was stationed on the border between Yuhui and the Machine Tribe's territory from the beginning.

Since Yuhui obviously doesn't want to continue to expand, the border must have someone with strong defensive capabilities, and at the same time, there won't be too many offensive individuals here.

But at this time, it is not easy for Chen Ming to go out with such an individual and such a ship.

Then all the Alpha-level cores controlled by Chen Ming were eliminated.

Only the small 2 and the glorious queen who want to reach the highest point are left.

Yuhui was determined to go out with Chen Ming.

Just brilliant.

Although Brilliant is not a specialized combat type individual, the Brilliant-class is a spaceship with powerful frontal firepower output.

Moreover, the temporary stronghold where Chen Ming's Yuhui is now does not need Huihuang to stay and direct the construction here.

It's no problem to follow Chen Ming out for a few laps.

After deciding, the first step is to replace the core on the refractive level.

Chen Ming first contacted the Alpha Afterglow individual with research capabilities, whom he had called Xiao 2 since the past two days, and asked: "How are you feeling these days?"

Xiao 2 responded faster than before: "It's very bad. There is not enough material saved in my database for me to study. I have been without anything to do for two days."

"Oh?"

Chen Ming instantly understood the hidden meaning of Xiao 2's words and asked, "Have you figured it out?"

"Yes, because you are special."

"I have communicated with Huihuang in the past two days and got to know you a little bit."

"I don't quite agree with its idea, but I can try to accept that your psychic power may really be the possibility for our Yuhui to survive."

"However, there is one thing I must tell you clearly, which will greatly affect my enthusiasm for doing things."

Chen Ming immediately asked seriously: "What's the matter?"

"Please call me 2UAA1-MAZAX, don't call me Xiao 2, thank you."

"..."

Chen Ming was silent for a while and said: "It's too long... Can you make it shorter, like give yourself a name or something? Xiao 2 is not very good..."

Chen Ming was interrupted before he finished speaking.

"Call me extraordinary."

"Okay... by the way, this name sounds a bit familiar to me."

Chaofan did not deny the meaning of Chen Ming's words and said: "Yes, there is a Fanchao Research Institute over there in the human world. I named it after this research institute."

Chen Ming asked curiously: "Do you have any connection with this institute?"

"Of course, the entire Afterglow has something to do with this institute."

"Fan Chao Research Institute used to belong to Tachyon Technology, but later became independent."

"Fan Chao, the first director of the Fan Chao Research Institute after independence, is the creator of our afterglow."

Chen Ming's eyes widened slightly and he quickly recorded what Chaofan just said.

He has never heard of this matter, and there has never been any relevant records in history books. There may be some secrets hidden in this AI war between Yuhui and humans.

It’s always good to write it down.

After explaining, Chaofan said: "I've finished speaking, what do you need me to do next?"

Chen Ming cleared his throat and said, "Little 2...ah no, Chaofan, I need you to change the spaceship."

After half an hour.

Carrying the extraordinary Supreme Point, carrying the glorious Brilliance class and the Defender personally controlled by Chen Ming, they left the surface of the planet where the core replacement work had just been carried out and arrived in the orbit around the star.

In addition to the Brilliant Class and the Supreme Point, Chen Ming also brought an additional Defender.

He maintains the situation where he controls one vessel and the two Alpha individuals each control one.

In this way, Chen Ming can still have two positions to control the cruiser, and he can decide where to use them depending on the situation.

Of course, Chen Mingren is still at the highest point.

There were many good living facilities on this ship, so there was no need for him to go to the Defender.

After entering the orbit around the star, Chen Ming did not rush to start the jump engine, but stayed here temporarily.

He was currently connecting to the empire's internal network, logging into different research websites through the cards Baiquan had given him before.

On these websites, Chen Ming can arbitrarily pull out a lot of data on human investigations of the machine race.

These include the cities built by the mechanical race and the architectural styles used to build the cities, as well as the functions and significance of different buildings.

Chen Ming can use these to analyze the situation in the city he saw before Diopter.

The situation in the mechanical city is likely to affect whether there are relics of another civilization here.

Chen Ming has been coveting the ruins for a long time.

It started from the first time he met the Machine Tribe on Ruimu Planet and obtained his first ectoplasm stone.

Some time ago, after learning that Yu Hui had found such an outrageous thing as the Ling Nerve Extraction Device from the ruins, his desire for the ruins reached its peak.

Even now, Chen Ming still wants to see the ruins with his own eyes and see what another civilization left behind.

(End of this chapter)