Rebirth of the Super Battleship-Chapter 487: The Purple Civilization
This reconnaissance team had only a little more than one hundred spaceships, and all of them were Village-Class small ships. However, based on his formidable technological strength, although Xiao Yu’s more than one hundred ships could not eliminate the vessels encircling them, breaking out and escaping was not a problem.
The technological gap between a Level 5 Civilization and a Level 4 Civilization was that large. You had to know that the Level 4 Civilization in front of him at this moment was not even as strong as he himself had been when he plundered the Azure Market, whereas his current strength far surpassed that of the Molian Civilization back then.
But Xiao Yu did not intend to flee. While encircled by the ships of this Level 4 Civilization, Xiao Yu sent out a message and appended a relevant dictionary packet.
“We… we are a wandering civilization. Because the primary star in our star system reached its twilight years and became a red giant, our homeworld is no longer suitable for habitation under the star’s scorching heat. With no other choice, we built these ships and escaped. In our surveys, we discovered that a planet here might be suitable for our kin to live on, so we came here. We did not expect that this place already had an owner. We are very sorry to have disturbed you. If possible, please allow us to leave.”
After sending this message, Xiao Yu began to wait quietly while secretly observing the ships surrounding him.
These ships were clearly different from the Predator Civilization ships he had seen earlier. This difference could be seen from their appearance. The ships of this Level 4 Civilization had a highly unified construction style, and the shapes were somewhat similar to gourds on Earth, larger at both ends and narrower in the middle.
This shape seemed to be a standard pattern. In Xiao Yu’s scans, the construction standards of all ships of this Level 4 Civilization basically conformed to this pattern. Xiao Yu guessed that this might be due to a unique culture, or perhaps this shape had some advantages he had not yet discovered.
There was another most obvious feature, namely that the outer hulls of most ships in this Level 4 Civilization were purple, both large ships and small ones alike.
After waiting a full several minutes, Xiao Yu finally received a response. Unlike the previous reply, this time the message came with a dictionary packet attached. Using this dictionary, Xiao Yu easily translated the message into a language he could understand.
“We are… very sorry, unfortunate wandering civilization. We sympathize with your plight, and we would be happy to allot a portion of our living space as your habitat. But unfortunately, our civilization is currently facing a great crisis. A message from the scientific research station base in Star System Number 3 indicates that a powerful Predator Civilization is rapidly approaching us at this very moment. We fear we do not have the ability to provide you with shelter.” this civilization replied.
In this message, they first stated the name of their civilization. It was a long string of obscure syllables that were difficult to pronounce. Even with the dictionary provided by this civilization, Xiao Yu could not understand what the name meant.
“You favor purple so much, then I will name you the Purple Civilization.” Xiao Yu thought to himself, and responded, “We are but a humble wandering civilization in the universe. We did not even know that there were other civilizations in the cosmos. Encountering a powerful civilization like yours is enough to make us tremble. We do not know what the even more powerful Predator Civilization you spoke of is like.” Xiao Yu casually fabricated a lie and sent it.
“The Predator Civilization is an extremely vicious and ferocious presence in the Milky Way. The creed of their civilization is slaughter and plunder.” The spokesperson of the Purple Civilization paused for a moment before continuing. “You… are only within the scope of a Level 3 Civilization, correct? Such small ships, and their cruising speed is so slow. Hmm, your ships are in such tatters. Did you encounter a disaster on the way? I am afraid the resources you have in reserve have already been exhausted, and you no longer have the capability for interstellar navigation. Very well, very well, you may conduct a brief period of maintenance in our base. We will provide you with the various energies, raw materials, and tools you need. But after maintenance is complete, you must leave as soon as possible. The Predator Civilization could arrive at any time. We do not have the ability to protect you.”
“Huh? This Level 4 Civilization is actually this kindhearted? Do they not understand that in the universe one should treat any unknown with vigilance? Is this caused by their unique social culture, or are they simply laying a trap for me? Hmph. As a Level 5 Civilization, how could I fear a trap laid by a Level 4 Civilization. Very well, I will go and see.” Xiao Yu’s brain spun ten million times in an instant, and he made this decision. “We are truly grateful to you, benevolent and great civilization. To encounter you is truly an honor for our Divine Ark Civilization. Our fleet has suffered extremely severe damage, and our supplies and energy reserves are on the verge of drying up. If we had not met you, we should already be dead by now.”
“Hmm, helping the weak is a tradition of our civilization. In dealing with other civilizations, we have always adhered to this principle. However, there is one matter in which we need your cooperation. Before entering our base, we must inspect your ships to ensure safety. Also, you may only be stationed in the Level 3 base and conduct maintenance at the designated location. During the maintenance process, we hope you will cooperate with us and not perform any actions that we would judge to be hostile.”
“That is as it should be. We are willing to cooperate with your inspection.” Xiao Yu replied.
Because different civilizations have different environmental requirements, a place that is heaven for one civilization may be hell for another. Such inspections are basically impossible to carry out by sending living beings. If robots are dispatched for inspection, Xiao Yu would have complete confidence in taking control of them.
In other words, Xiao Yu was fully capable of forging a data packet for those robots so that the detection equipment on them would detect it. Xiao Yu could not control the computation modules external to the ship, but if he still could not take control of robots that entered his own ship, he would hardly be worthy of being a Level 5 Civilization.
Thus, under the direction of the Purple Civilization, Xiao Yu opened the hatches of the reconnaissance team’s ships and allowed some oddly shaped robots to enter. As soon as these robots came in, Xiao Yu operated some special instruments and, at a speed too fast to perceive, connected several lines into the interior of these robots. Then a torrent of computational power surged in, and in an instant he completely seized control of these machines.
The deception operation continued for more than ten minutes. During these ten-odd minutes, in the eyes of the biological beings of the Purple Civilization, their robots were walking around, conducting a comprehensive and thorough inspection of every module of these ships. Yet in Xiao Yu’s view, these robots merely stood here for a short while.
“We have completed the inspection. You may proceed to the base for maintenance. Please follow our guide ship forward and do not fly off course. This is a military restricted zone. Any action of unclear intent may invite attack.” A message arrived from the Purple Civilization.
“Alright, we understand.” Xiao Yu replied.
Thus, the more than one hundred ships of the reconnaissance team followed a small ship from the Purple Civilization, roughly a Village-Class ship, and advanced all the way. En route, seemingly to accommodate these slow-moving, technologically backward Level 3 Civilization tattered ships, the guide ship even deliberately reduced its speed.
Their destination was one of the moons of this gas giant. Xiao Yu could clearly see that many factories had been built on this moon and were busily engaged in construction tasks. In space as well, there were many space bases, and ships of various types were busily shuttling among them.
“Your stationing ground is here. You may only operate within a radius of fifty thousand kilometers. You may draw up a list. Later, a dedicated logistics ship will come by. You can hand your required materials list to it, and it will meet your needs.” After saying this, the guide ship hurriedly flew away.
“Just leaving like that?” Xiao Yu thought in some surprise. “From their fleet formation, they clearly possess very high combat literacy. They must often experience war. Where there is war there are schemes. How could a species proficient in war and intrigue trust outsiders so easily? What designs do they have on me?”
Xiao Yu could not figure this out, but he was not the least bit worried. The more than ten million powerful warships waiting 0.2 light-years away were his strongest backing. In the face of absolute strength, schemes are useless. To subdue this Level 4 Civilization, Xiao Yu did not mind acting in a play with them.
Just as that guide ship had said, after Xiao Yu waited for about half an hour, another ship arrived.
“Divine Ark Civilization, I am the logistics officer of our civilization. You may now submit your requisition list of needed materials. Of course, if you require additional assistance, as long as it is within our capabilities, our civilization will also be happy to meet your requests.”
“We are truly grateful. This is the requisition list of needed materials we have drawn up…” Xiao Yu sent over a list appropriate to the identity of a Level 3 Civilization.
