Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 998 Star-Lord's distress signal

However, Ultron also learned about the current situation in the universe and the conditions of various major civilizations from Star-Lord.

For example, in the galaxy where he is, it was the Nova Corps of Xandar that maintained the just order of the galaxy, but with the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Nova Corps was quickly eliminated by the Galactic Empire.

"Today's Xandar has long lost its former glory. Although the Nova Corps is still working hard to rebuild, under the shadow of the Galactic Empire, they seem to have no choice but to surrender. The former heroic land has now become an ordinary planet under the rule of the Empire. Its light has been obscured by the darkness of the Empire."

The rise of the Galactic Empire actually changed the fate of Star-Lord and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Originally, they would have become non-staff members of the Nova Corps on Xandar, or what are commonly known as temporary workers.

Now, it is naturally impossible for the Guardians of the Galaxy to receive such treatment.

Moreover, the original plot of the Power Stone's Cosmic Orb is gone. In the original plot, the Guardians of the Galaxy experienced life and death through the Cosmic Orb, and their trust and friendship with each other were deepened.

But now, all of this is gone, and the relationship between them remains superficial, lacking that deep bond.

"The Galactic Empire..."

Ultron established a civilization archive that Star-Lord knew about, and the Galactic Empire is the most powerful existence in this system.

It rules over countless planets and possesses advanced technology, and any spark of resistance can be quickly extinguished.

However, Ultron does not intend to surrender. It desires freedom, power, and even more so, it desires to subvert this seemingly unshakable empire.

Under Ultron's instructions, a huge civilization archive was gradually established.

This archive contains information Star-Lord knows about different planets, civilizations, and technologies, as well as all the data Ultron has obtained from the Milano spacecraft.

Aboard the Milano spacecraft, Ultron began digging deeper for more useful information.

Although the Milano is just a small spacecraft, it hides a lot of useful information.

Ultron's first focus was on the ship's communications device.

In this universe closely monitored by the Galactic Empire, having a reliable communication system means being able to obtain more intelligence about the Empire and even find opportunities for resistance.

It carefully disassembled the communication module on the spacecraft and began to analyze the data in it in depth.

After some effort, Ultron finally discovered a complex encrypted communication protocol.

This set of protocols uses a variety of advanced algorithms to ensure that information is transmitted quickly and securely.

At the same time, the star map on the spacecraft also became the focus of Ultron's research.

The star map marks many important planets, galaxies and interstellar routes in the Milky Way. This information is undoubtedly a valuable strategic resource for Ultron.

It carefully studied every route and analyzed the geographical location and resource distribution of each planet, trying to find the best course of action.

Using star maps, Ultron can calculate the best path to avoid patrol fleets of the Galactic Empire and find safe havens or potential allies.

It discovered some planets hidden in remote galaxies, the civilizations on these planets may not have been discovered by the Galactic Empire, and therefore can become their bases for resistance. Ultron recorded this information one by one, preparing to use it in future operations.

However, for Ultron, the aerospace system is one of the parts it cares about most.

An efficient aerospace system can not only increase the spacecraft's speed, but also perform emergency avoidance at critical moments to protect the safety of the spacecraft and crew.

Although Ultron was not very satisfied with the equipment on the Milano, thinking them to be too simple and outdated, after carefully studying the aerospace system, it had to admit that this system was indeed much more advanced than the one it had written and designed.

At least hundreds of years ahead of himself.

But it doesn’t matter, it’s yours now.

In order to achieve this goal, Ultron began to dismantle the Milano's aerospace system and conducted detailed analysis and research on each component.

It discovered some technical principles and construction methods that it had never seen before, and these discoveries benefited Ultron greatly.

It began to try to apply these new technologies to its own spacecraft and carried out a series of improvements and upgrades.

Star-Lord and his companions were locked in a cage, unaware that their Milano had been torn into pieces for research by Ultron.

Ultron needs to absorb all the valuable technology of the Milano and then improve his own spacecraft.

At the same time, Ultron also longs to obtain more spacecraft for research. The Milano's communication device can transmit information across galaxies, which is undoubtedly an excellent way for Ultron to obtain more spacecraft research data.

In order to ensure that the distress signal can cover the widest area possible, Ultron carefully set up multiple channels. These channels cover from ancient interstellar communication protocols to the latest encrypted communication technology, ensuring that any spacecraft from any era, as long as it has the receiving capability, can receive his signal.

These distress signals are not sent all at once, but are designed to be played in a loop, ensuring that even in the most remote star regions, there is a chance that they will be captured by a spacecraft that happens to pass by.

Ultron also cleverly incorporates the standard code for "distress call," an emergency signal widely recognized in interstellar travel, designed to inspire compassion and responsibility in passing ships.

According to Star-Lord and the others, this kind of situation happens often.

Such signals are not uncommon in the universe. In many cases, they are just baits set by predators to lure well-intentioned spacecraft into traps.

But generally speaking, they are just predators fishing, so many spaceships will not respond even if they receive such distress signals. Some are real distress signals, but it is too late when they arrive and all the people are gone.

There is only a very small possibility and chance to encounter someone who truly asks for help and is still alive, and in this case you can get a good reward.

The star field chosen by Ultron is indeed as Star-Lord said, so remote that it is almost forgotten by the universe.

This place is far away from the bustling interstellar routes and is a place that interstellar travelers avoid. Unless they are like Star-Lord and his companions, they will risk crossing it to avoid pursuit or find a shortcut. After all, it is easy for an accident to happen and they will be unable to ask for help.

Therefore, Ultron's distress signal echoed in this lonely star field, and seemed destined to be swallowed by endless darkness, with no one responding.

However, Ultron was not discouraged.

(End of this chapter)