Now that we've come to see Annie and Nana.

Zhao Chen then arranged for everyone to have a meal together.

We can also chat about something over dinner.

"How is the research and development of our near-T7 level starship technology progressing?" Zhao Chen asked bluntly.

"At present."

The research continues as always.

It can only be improved little by little.

"Without breakthroughs in raw materials and energy, it will be difficult to achieve significant progress," Nana said helplessly.

Annie, who was eating nearby, said, "The current upgrade is nothing more than upgrading an armor material."

From the initial possible M1 model, it was upgraded to M2 and M3.

To date, they have even developed the M·D·12 model!

My head is about to explode.

Anne's last words carried a hint of resentment.

Adding layers on top of a tall building is a very difficult and risky undertaking.

It is far more difficult than rebuilding a building.

Zhao Chen naturally understood the meaning behind this.

That is the M·D·12 model.

M represents this material.

D represents several major improvements to this material.

This is already the fourth edition.

And the following 12.

This means that the R&D department has made twelve more improvements based on this fourth edition.

It's easy to imagine the immense effort, time, and dedication the R&D department put in behind the scenes.

"That's right."

"Have you asked the Black Goddess Empress if she knows anything about new materials and new energy sources?" Nana suddenly thought of something.

Zhao Chen was taken aback.

He... seems to have really forgotten about this.

Previously, the urgent matter to deal with was the oath duel, but after the oath duel ended...

The Black Goddess Empress rushed back to the original Devouring Civilization universe to sort out the mess there.

Zhao Chen, on the other hand, needs to return to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to deal with the mess there.

In such a rush, some oversights were naturally made in this regard.

"I forgot about that."

"I'll have someone inquire about it later." Zhao Chen admitted his oversight.

While preparing to send someone to devour civilized universes, I'll also inquire about this.

Although I know the chances are slim, it is still an opportunity.

What if we can get some clues from Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine?

"Using existing near-T7 technology, build new interstellar warships."

Although we have developed several starship designs.

But to be honest, they're not good value for money.

Our current two types of ships in service, the near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought and the near-T7 Golden Angel-class light interstellar cruiser, are sufficient to meet the vast majority of our needs.

Therefore, I believe these models are completely not worth building.

Zhao Chen watched as Chief Engineer Nana demonstrated several near-T7 level interstellar warship construction techniques.

Because it uses the platform and basic technology of the quasi-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought.

So it's not very difficult.

They just took a different approach.

For example, destroyers are designed with speed, firepower, and multi-purpose combat capabilities in mind.

However, its drawback lies in its cost.

If this type of star destroyer is needed, it can be completely replaced by the existing T6-class star battleships and star battlecruisers.

There is absolutely no need to build this one.

There is also a near-T7 level interstellar missile ship.

This is the only one among these projects where the starship itself is decent.

The interstellar missiles they are equipped with are all near-T7 level.

Then, because it uses the basic framework of the T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought, it can make the hull of this interstellar missile ship larger.

Load more interplanetary missiles.

This allows for a more powerful firepower attack when outputting damage.

Looking at it this way, isn't this near-T7 level interplanetary missile ship not bad at all?

However, following a seminar with several engineers and generals.

Ultimately, the construction plan for this interstellar warship was cancelled.

The reason is simple.

The near-T7 level interstellar missile can actually be mounted on the currently serving T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel class heavy interstellar strategic missile ships.

It simply requires the modification of some missile silos and ammunition depots.

This may have some impact on the original operating environment of the T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel-class heavy interplanetary strategic missile ship.

However, every choice inevitably has two sides.

Choosing stronger firepower means sacrificing some efficiency.

More importantly, there is the near-T7 level interplanetary missile ship, which has a very high construction cost.

If converted to the T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel-class heavy interplanetary strategic missile ship, several could be built.

However, its performance and effectiveness in combat are not as good as its counterpart.

Therefore, this plan was also rejected by Pass.

"Yes, I support your decision."

What we need now are high-quality, cost-effective interstellar warships.

Instead of building any starship that is at least a T7 level.

What we need is not the intimidating title of "quasi-T7", but a starship with real combat capabilities.

Our interstellar warships are not for show, nor are they works of art.

No need for fancy titles!

Zhao Chen emphasized his stance here.

To prevent them from going astray in this process.

"Then there are permanent stargates across universe clusters, and radar exploration."

We had already made significant progress, and we already had prototypes being tested.

"Now that you have obtained these core technologies from the Devouring Civilization, we can greatly accelerate our progress and research in this area." Nana mentioned the technologies that Emperor Xiaolong had just given her.

That was truly a timely help.

It played a crucial role.

"This part is indeed very important."

We are now at war with the conqueror civilization; now they are attacking us.

Who knows, the future might be the year we retaliate against them.

If by then, we don't even have the technology to build a cross-universe stargate.

"That's no joke," Zhao Chen teased.

"Regarding the technology of that supernova ultimate bomb."

Our analysis is also underway, and so far it seems to be going smoothly.

Our research department has developed a smaller supernova miniature missile with significantly reduced power, capable of destroying only a specific area.

However, regarding what you mentioned earlier...

It could destroy carbon-based life within the galaxy without destroying the star itself.

"This is still a significant problem," Nana mentioned, referring to another study.

Regarding the Supernova Ultimate Bomb.

This has always been a double-edged sword.

Every galaxy, especially those in battlefield environments, is of high value and strategic significance.

If the supernova ultimate bomb is used, this galaxy can be destroyed.

But it also means that Zhao Chen will lose this star system forever.

Every galaxy is a rare and precious resource.

Moreover, for Zhao Chen, once a war breaks out...

Sooner or later, the other party's galaxy will be yours.

What Zhao Chen destroyed was essentially his own galaxy.

For example, right now, the Devouring Civilization Universe will soon belong to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen felt a pang of heartache when he thought about how he had destroyed the ten star systems that had devoured the civilization universe.

Destroying industrial buildings, starports, and stargates would be fine.

These can all be repaired or rebuilt later.

But Zhao Chen doesn't currently have the ability to build a star system.

Therefore, every galaxy that is destroyed is permanently destroyed.

There are many galaxies in a universe, but very few are truly valuable.

These are all precious resources.

Ideally, the supernova bomb could be improved so that it would only destroy carbon-based life in this galaxy without affecting the resources of planets within it.

However, such technological breakthroughs are extremely difficult!

I chatted with Chief Engineer Nana and Chief Engineer Annie for a while after we finished our meal.

He announced a series of rewards for the relevant departments, and then quickly toured the various important departments.

They left immediately and headed to the next department.

During this break, the secretary would also hand Zhao Chen some documents that needed to be signed in the next day's work schedule, allowing Zhao Chen to continue working during this time.

"There's absolutely no time to rest!" Zhao Chen looked helplessly at the documents in front of him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"These documents are quite important, so I need you to take a look at them."

"This was also something Secretary Lilith herself requested," the secretary reminded her.

Zhao Chen sighed and could only continue working overtime.

These documents are indeed very important.

The first few documents all concerned certain interstellar civilizations that voluntarily applied to become vassals of the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

In the six months since Zhao Chen began his vow to duel.

In the first few months, the number of these 'letters of allegiance' was very small.

This shift occurred in the last month.

The number of 'loyalty letters' that appeared this month is equivalent to the sum of the previous few months.

If you look at the timeline, you'll find that this critical juncture occurred right after the outbreak of the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Space War.

That was when the Dragon Star Empire sent troops to support the Fairy Federation Tribe universe, thus annihilating all the Conqueror Civilization's legion fleets.

Clearly, all of this is due to the support operation by the Dragon Star Empire.

This support demonstrates the Wyvern Interstellar Empire's protection of its vassal civilizations.

This will encourage more small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations to join the Dragon Star Empire.

Seeking more asylum.

Although some effort is required in this process.

This can be considered as part of the 'protection fee' paid to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

But on second thought, from now on they can be considered to have been labeled as the Dragon Star Empire.

Take, for example, the Flower Fairy Federation tribe, which is currently out and about.

Everyone would assume that they are all working for the Dragon Star Empire.

They will be more respected, and it will be easier for them to get things done.

Therefore, compared to that, the protection fee they paid was nothing at all.

This is an extremely worthwhile investment!

Among the conditions for joining the Dragon Star Empire, apart from some 'protection fees,' the key points are nothing more than diplomatic and military power.

These rights mean even less to small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations.

With the powerful Xiaolong Interstellar Empire as their backer, there's no need to worry about the military.

We don't even need an army!

Zhao Chen noticed these agreements.

There's one that's rather special.

That is, these interstellar civilizations must build a portion of their legion fleets, and when necessary, they must respond to the call of the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

However, if these interstellar civilizations do not possess a certain size of legion fleet as required.

Alternatively, they could pay a military spending transfer fee.

This means that if you fail to build the required fleet, then the Dragon Star Empire must assume this responsibility.

Then you'll need to pay a fee.

Whether to maintain the legion's fleet itself or to pay the fee is the choice of the interstellar civilization.

If neither of these two things is accomplished, then they will be expelled from the alliance of forces within the Dragon Star Empire.

The interstellar civilizations all agreed to this.

"This was added by Lilith's secretary."

"It's to prevent any interstellar civilization from trying to take advantage of our military power," the secretary added from the side.

Zhao Chen nodded in agreement.

This type of protocol requires continuous identification of weaknesses and vulnerabilities, followed by updates.

"We ranked these interstellar civilizations according to their overall strength."

It is divided into six major levels, and each major level contains ten minor levels.

This classification includes not only the technology of this interstellar civilization, but also other aspects such as human culture, resources and environment, and social environment.

These all need to be taken into account.

Take the Flame Interstellar Civilization for example. It is a T4-level interstellar civilization, but it does not occupy an entire universe; it is merely one of the interstellar forces in that universe.

The controlled territory has a small border.

Therefore, the rating will drop significantly.

In conclusion...

This spark-shaped interstellar civilization belongs to a 3.6-star civilization.

This 3.6-star rating clearly indicates that the first three stars represent the major level, while the last six stars represent the minor level.

"The relevant terms and conditions are different for each level of interstellar civilization."

"This will also make our future management in this area easier," the secretary added from the side.

Zhao Chen nodded in approval.

"The past six months."

A total of seventeen interstellar civilizations applied to join us. Of these, seven were rejected by Secretary Lilith, and only the applications of these ten were approved.

Of these ten interstellar civilizations, one is a four-star civilization, four are three-star civilizations, and five are two-star civilizations.

There were also those that were rejected?

Zhao Chen asked curiously, "What were the reasons for these rejections?"

The secretary explained, "These interstellar civilizations that were rejected all had some problems, or were simply worthless."

Take this interstellar civilization for example. It claims to be an interstellar civilization, but in reality, it has only just entered the interstellar travel era. Its technology only allows it to travel within a certain area around its own planet.

Even the spacecraft that are built have difficulty maintaining their position in space.

On their planet, there were no valuable materials whatsoever.

Such an interstellar civilization would be of no use to us!

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