The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2662 A New Admiral, A New Mystery

2662. A New Admiral, A New Mystery
Even if Tang Xiao remembered who this person was, he didn't appear much in "The Stars." Or rather, everything in "The Stars" was described in very little detail.

Therefore, he can only judge for himself what kind of person he is.

At this moment, Tang Xiao suddenly frowned. He hadn't thought much of what Scrant-Sharpbeak had said at the time, but now, thinking about it, it was terrifying!
My name is Skrand Sharpbeak, from Skranvid, a planet destroyed by a cataclysmic event.

This statement seems perfectly normal, and in the series "Stellaris," Scranton is indeed portrayed in this way, word for word.

But the problem is...

“A natural disaster…” Tang Xiao slowly began, “You said your home planet was destroyed by a natural disaster? What kind of natural disaster?”

"If possible, I don't want to look back on that dark past. It's all over now. My home planet has been destroyed, and it's even uncertain whether that galaxy still exists... Everything is in the past. All I can hope for is to look forward and forget the past."

"I'll only ask you one question." Tang Xiao's expression gradually turned serious. He asked, "Do you remember that war against the natural disaster?"

Scrant-Beak replied casually, “We don’t know their origins, but they are incredibly powerful. Although we once created a brilliant civilization, we were powerless against their invasion. The invaders of our homeland are a mechanical civilization… we call them the Abominors.”

"Wait a minute, the Hatred Ones? Not higher-dimensional beings? Not the Purge Agreement? Not the Thorin Protozoa?" Tang Xiao was stunned. He had initially felt a strong sense of incongruity, but he hadn't expected to get such an answer.

Scrant-Sharpbeak replied, "I don't know what you're talking about."

One thing that Tang Xiao was very concerned about was that the origin of the false Fourth Calamity that he had woven for the Fourth Civilization was actually based on the three Calamities in Stellaris. It was strange that Skrand-Sharpbeak, as someone from Stellaris, would casually mention calamities.

Tang Xiao had always noticed that the first three levels of hibernation pods on the mothership—ordinary, elite, and master—had very vague pasts, or no past at all.

However, starting from the legendary level, those people possess some past memories, and these memories are relatively more specific. Furthermore, these memories are closely related to their origins.

For example, Yuri Orlov remembers his past experience selling weapons. For example, Cunteer remembers his adventures throughout the galaxy. For example, Francis Underwood also has memories of his political career.

Although these memories are also vague, they are relatively strong in their direction.

At first, Tang Xiao thought that these memories were fabricated to complete the so-called 'persona' of these people, but after the Star Spirit was awakened, Tang Xiao found that he was wrong.

Because the Protoss's memories are more detailed—for example, Orega can even remember being persecuted by the Khalai Protoss—his extreme personality remains unchanged; he is still a madman blinded by hatred.

Tang Xiao began to doubt whether these people's memories were fabricated.

But because if the memory wasn't fabricated, then the matter would be terrifying and incredibly complicated, so he subconsciously refused to accept this conclusion.

Until the emergence of Scrant-Beak, he described his past in a very specific and clear manner, and was deeply impressed by it.

This seems to indicate that his memory was not blurred by the mothership!
Therefore, Tang Xiao believed that the appearance of Skland-Beak was the key to unlocking the mystery of the memories of all the people in the mothership's hibernation pods.

What baffled him even more was that Scrant-Sharpbeak's answer was 'the hater'!

There is no such thing in "Stellaris"!
"Can you describe this so-called hater?" Tang Xiao asked again.

“They are a mechanical race with no fixed form. But they are generally enormous; during the war, I even saw individuals as large as planets. Their production and combat capabilities are unbelievably powerful, and our proud fleet did not resist for long,” Skland-Beak replied.

Tang Xiao took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in his heart, and then asked, "So, do you know about the Madman Yuzhan?"

“I’ve heard of it, but it doesn’t leave a deep impression on me,” Scland replied.

This person is definitely not from "Stellaris"! Or rather, the memories in his mind are completely chaotic!

That's right, the so-called mechanical civilization, the Abominations, actually comes from the Star Wars universe! This is a super mechanical civilization from the same star system as the Yuzuriha!

The Yggdrasil, according to the Star Wars storyline, were terrifying enemies who invaded the galaxy decades after the fall of the Galactic Empire, causing the deaths of trillions of lives!
However, all of this had absolutely nothing to do with Scranton-Sharpbeak, who was supposed to be from "Stellaris"! But the problem is, he had even heard of the Yuzhan Maniac!

What does this mean?
Tang Xiao felt like his head was about to explode!
Are these people's memories real or fabricated? And even more so, is the Star Wars universe they inhabit real or a fabrication?

Tang Xiao thought for a moment and asked, "If I agree to your request, then you will serve me, right?"

“Yes,” Skrand-Sharpbeak replied. “I know a great deal about the Kingdom of Dawn, I agree with your ideals, and I am willing to serve such a vibrant nation. On the other hand, I can only serve you.”

"Alright, I agree. Now, I'll go to the mothership to pick you up, right?" Tang Xiao said, feeling a little strange.

“I cannot leave the hibernation pod. As the operating system says, I am merely a prisoner,” Skland-Sharpbeak said.

“Of course I know you can’t leave, because it requires my authorization,” Tang Xiao said, bringing up the interface in his mind.

“You can’t either. You can’t authorize it,” Scrant said.

Tang Xiao's expression changed; he realized that he was indeed unable to release Skland!
“I originally hoped that the Elru could clone a body for my use, but their technical capabilities were too poor, and in the end they only managed to create this aberration, a hybrid of my genetic sequence and the Elru’s genetic sequence,” Skrand-Sharpbeak said. “But I believe you can do all of this.”

"Essence Transfer Technique," Tang Xiao said.

“This is just one key point,” Scland said.

“That’s easy. I’ll prepare a body for you, and then use the Essence Transfer Technique to transfer your soul out,” Tang Xiao said.

“Preparing my body isn’t easy,” Skland said. “Because you can’t use any technology that involves the mothership. You can’t use existing technology either. For example, I understand that even the Kaminoans, who have the most advanced cloning technology in this galaxy, can’t use it.” “What kind of strange requirement is this?” Tang Xiao was a little impatient, but then he was taken aback.

Wait a minute... According to Qi Jian's previous report, the Elu people have been holding the Bird Spirit God's festival for several months now.

That means that Skland had already found the Airu several months ago?

If that's the case, many things can be explained. Because at that time, they couldn't contact Tang Xiao at all! Meanwhile, just a few months prior, he had finished his seclusion and gone to the planetary temple of the God of Destruction, Coleman-Law!
It was around that time that he obtained Coleman-Law's alchemy!
Could it be that... one of the prerequisites for awakening Skland-Sharpbeak is obtaining the alchemy of the god of destruction, Coleman-Law?

Tang Xiao tentatively asked, "You mean, using... God's technology?"

“I think so,” Scland replied.

"What do you mean by 'you want'? Don't you know?"

“That’s right. I really don’t know,” Scrant-Sharpbeak said. “I think there might be some secret hidden within me, and it’s very important. But the problem is, I don’t know.”

Tang Xiao felt extremely anxious and uneasy. He kept taking deep breaths, but his agitation only grew stronger.

Was the glaring memory distortion in Scrant's mind intentional, accidental, or a hint from some being? Or was it all a hoax?

The mothership, something I automatically acquired after transmigrating, who exactly built it?
Tang Xiao was extremely agitated. He stopped talking, sat down, lit a cigarette, and started smoking one after another. He didn't like smoking, but he was so upset that he wanted to find something to distract himself.

Now he has only one question in his mind—is everything he is experiencing real, or is it just a game?

This problem had never been so intense, even when he had just transmigrated.

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

At least half an hour later, Tang Xiao stubbed out his last cigarette, then looked up and said, "Help me conquer this galaxy!"

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Skland-Sharpbeak replied directly.

As mentioned before, he did not make any demands, but instead gave everything he had without any reservations.

Putting everything else aside, this honesty alone is already a rare sight in the world.

Indeed, Tang Xiao decided to put these doubts aside for the time being, as he had more pressing practical problems to solve.

He knew that, in this galaxy, he had grown from an unknown pawn, a piece that could be sacrificed at any time, into a behind-the-scenes player who could command the wind and rain and influence the overall situation.

However, he still has no right to enter the realm of God.

Even someone as powerful as the Trinity, Tang Xiao judged, was merely a pawn. The only difference between them and himself was that they were three very powerful pawns.

Since I'm not qualified to participate, I'll make myself stronger!

The first step to becoming stronger: conquer this galaxy!

Next, Tang Xiao and Scrantr-Razor set aside their unrealistic speculations and focused on the present, talking for a long time.

They talked about the Fourth Civilization, the Kingdom of Dawn, the Galactic Empire, the Rebels, and the entire galaxy. Scrant-Beak, based on his own understanding, gave his own answer.

The conversation lasted at least three hours, and even Tang Xiao was impressed.

Because Scrantr-Sharpbeak was truly visionary, erudite, mature, steady, broad-minded, and of noble character. Whether as a soldier or a general, his behavior and views were exemplary.

Finally, Tang Xiao made a decision to appoint Skrand-Sharpbeak as the Admiral of the Dawn Kingdom Navy. After completing the cloning of his body and transferring his soul from the mothership through the Essence Transfer Technique, he would take office immediately.

Afterwards, Tang Xiao summoned Sheila, the representative of the Elur people, and told her that he recognized Skland as the Bird Spirit God and appointed him as a Navy Admiral. From then on, the honor and disgrace of Skland-Sharpbeak would be tied to the Elur people.

In other words, the Airu people's past betrayal will not be erased, and their future status will depend on how they help Skland-Sharpbeak make amends.

Meanwhile, the blueprints for the Titan Claw, provided by Scrantr-Beak, will be received by the Fourth Group, and construction will begin. Upon completion, the Titan Claw will become Scrantr-Beak's flagship.

Tang Xiao was also very interested in this Titan warship.

Because this is a super Titan warship that is 35000 meters long! Moreover, it is a Titan-class aircraft carrier!

The data presented on paper alone is astonishing! If this warship could be completed now, Tang Xiao would even be tempted to launch an immediate offensive against Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Empire!
Because the Claw has that capability!
However... such a beautiful thing ultimately remained only on paper.

Tang Xiao told the Airu that he would begin manufacturing Skland-Beak's body after the offensive in the North was completed. Until then, they needed to take good care of Skland, and the Umbrella Corporation would also come to assist.

The Airu people were naturally overjoyed by this result.

This means that they may one day shed their status as traitors and become an important member of the Fourth Civilization! It also means that they will receive numerous policy incentives and resource assistance, which is crucial for the development of their race.

Although these are all things that are still far from being finalized, Tang Xiao's acknowledgment of the Bird Spirit God is tantamount to acknowledging the religious beliefs of the Airu people!
This is the best start!
After leaving the ever-grateful Airu, Tang Xiao went to the Kef-Bill satellite where the Serarians were located and handed over the data of the Claw Titan to the Minister of Engineering, Arroyo Barlow.

Upon seeing this blueprint, the Serarui people's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets!