From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 609 "Abnormal Data"

The other end of the space gate;
Boom, boom.

The world on this side echoes with the sound of heavy footsteps.

As the last warrior stepped through the "mercury mirror"-like space gate, hundreds of imperial guards and thousands of reconnaissance troops had assembled in this strange land.

The dull sound of the magnetic boots stepping on the dry sandy ground was particularly clear in the silent environment.

Constantine Waldo stood at the front of the team, wearing his exclusive armor as the commander of the imperial guards, which glowed dark golden under the starlight from another world.

The commander of the Imperial Guards looked around, and the screen on his helmet constantly refreshed the environmental data.

Although the technicians' test reports showed that everything was normal, the commander remained on high alert.

"Deploy a standard reconnaissance formation."

Constantine's deep voice came through the exclusive channel.

The Imperial Guards immediately dispersed in perfect tactical formation, moving quickly in their black and gold power armor.

The mortal warriors of the reconnaissance unit quickly established a temporary defense line. The reconnaissance power armor they were equipped with also assisted the technicians in collecting environmental samples.

Tiny dust particles float in the air, looking like slowly falling snowflakes in the enhanced field of view on the helmet screen.

Constantine noticed that the sand on the ground was an unnatural iron-gray color, and the soles of his boots felt harder than he had expected.

He knelt on one knee and picked up a handful of sand with his fingers, and the analyzer built into the mask immediately started working.

There is still nothing abnormal.

Then, Constantine continued to remind: "Stay alert and wait for further instructions."

And considering that it has been more than ten years since the last time the space gate was opened, the responsibility for preliminary reconnaissance and integration operations has temporarily fallen on the Imperial Guards and the Flame Lizards.

After all, the Imperial Guards and the Flame Lizards have been "out of work" for too long, and they need some actual combat to make them "active".

These elite warriors need actual combat to sharpen their edges, and they also need actual combat to gain merit and glory.

With the imperial guards and reconnaissance troops stationed there, and with the "barrier effect" of the space gate itself, the engineering department's transport formation can pass through the space gate and start building a frontline base here.

At the same time, a company of Flame Lizards is also ready. When the front-line base is about to be completed, the company will be deployed on a large scale, and the fleet will also be launched into the low-Earth orbit of the planet one after another.

Within the defense circle constructed by the Imperial Guards and reconnaissance forces, the Engineering Department's transport formation passed through the space gate like a mechanical torrent.

The first batch to arrive was twelve "Knight·Architecture Type" engineering platforms.

These giant machines, which are 30 meters high, are produced in "06" Earth (Pacific Rim). After crossing the space gate, they unfold their six hydraulic legs, and the flat belly armor plates slide to the sides, revealing a dense nest of engineering drones.

With the operation of technicians and drivers, tens of thousands of Hextech robots swarmed out like a swarm of bees.

It seems that the Empire has already civilianized large mechas such as Titans and Knights.

The construction site presents a shocking scene of efficiency.

The pre-manufactured alloy foundation modules are precisely placed at the measuring points, and the automatic riveting robotic arms fix the structural parts at an extremely fast speed.

The most eye-catching thing is the construction process of the central command center——

Several fan-shaped prefabricated parts were docked in the air, and nano-welding beams moved around the joints. In just twenty-seven minutes, this three-story spherical building stood in the middle of the desert.

The adaptive armor plates covering its surface are adjusting their porosity according to local climate conditions to cope with possible harsh natural environments.

Three kilometers away from the main base, a large number of hellhounds are radiating outward for reconnaissance.

Their steel-clawed feet leave deep marks in the sand, and the multi-spectral scanners mounted on their backs rotate constantly, transmitting terrain data back to the headquarters in real time.

Further away, various Terminator-type combat units had established three cordon lines. Their heavy bodies cast long shadows on the sand dunes, and the plasma rifles in their hands remained activated at all times.

With the completion of the base skeleton, more detailed construction work began.

In the energy zone, eight miniature fusion reactors have been assembled, and blue plasma is slowly rotating in the confinement field.

The deployment of defense systems was just as rapid.

It took only ninety seconds for the automatic turret to go from transport state to combat readiness, and the hard light fence surrounding the base completed a twenty-kilometer closed loop in three hours.

Soon, it started to get dark on this side of the door.

The desert has completely changed at this moment.

The engineering lighting makes the area within a radius of three kilometers as bright as day, and the sounds of automatic construction machinery can be heard one after another.

Modular barracks are springing up like mushrooms after a spring rain, and every road is extending at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At the outermost edge, the hunter drone group has established a reconnaissance network with a radius of 50 kilometers. On the holographic maps they sent back, the green blocks representing safe areas are steadily expanding.

As the last armor plate was put into place, the imperial dragon emblem rose on the roof of the command center.

This human stronghold established in an alien world became the first solid cornerstone for the empire to move into the new universe.

In the central square of the base that was taking shape, soldiers from the 3rd Company of the Flame Lizards were rushing there one after another.

The dark green power armor glowed with a unique luster under the light, and the fire lizard emblem on the chest rose and fell slightly with their breathing.

The company commander with the name badge "Gao Zan" engraved on his chest is inspecting the company here. Dark red energy lines are flowing on the surface of his power gloves.

"Attention, all companies, deploy according to the planned plan!"

As Gao Zan's order was given, the more than one hundred Flame Lizards who arrived first were immediately divided into several tactical teams.

Many of the Flame Lizards moved towards the defense nodes with shoulder-mounted plasma cannons, while the tactical team began to patrol the perimeter of the base.

Behind them, thousands of auxiliary troops were marching through the space gate.

What was most eye-catching was the various heavy armored units belonging to the 3rd Company of the Flame Lizards. When these steel behemoths slowly drove through the space gate, the ground shook.

As for the Third Company's fleet, it is estimated to take six standard hours to fully complete its deployment.

During this period, the main responsibilities of the Imperial Guards, Reconnaissance Forces, and Flame Lizards were to ensure the safety of the space gate and to ensure that the engineering department could concentrate on the later construction.

In the main cosmic empire, in the meditation hall;

Tread, step.

The sound of steady footsteps echoed in the hall.

Sui Yang walked slowly towards the golden throne, the fabric of his black robe making slight sounds as it rubbed against the steps.

The dim light in the hall cast shadows of varying depths on his well-defined face, and only his eyes, which glowed with a light golden light, were particularly eye-catching.

Initial reports from the other side of the space gate are satisfactory -

The atmospheric composition is stable and the proportions are perfect. The surface temperature is maintained at around 30°C, the radiation level is 0.3 units below the warning threshold, and the construction progress bar has been completed by 87%, which is slightly faster than expected.

There were no hostile forces encountered, environmental parameters were stable, and construction progress was steady.

When Sui Yang sat down again, thousands of streams of information instantly flooded into his consciousness.

The dust composition, atmospheric refractive index, and even stellar spectra of that world vaguely reminded him of his long-forgotten memories before he traveled through time. But the memories of hundreds of years were too complicated.
The thoughts of four quadrillion people, the data of seventeen universes, the endless wars and constructions are all intertwined in the mind of this immortal.

He tried to grasp the fleeting feeling of familiarity, but it was like trying to grasp quicksand between his fingers.

For the moment, he couldn't remember which world over there was related to the games or movies he had played or watched.

"Apu." Sui Yang's voice came from the empty hall, "Remind Constantine to maintain the highest alert level."

Sui Yang's voice echoed in the empty hall.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Apu finished speaking, the meditation hall returned to silence again.

Sui Yang on the golden throne leaned forward slightly, the golden light in his eyes flickering like a candle flame.

Although the reconnaissance data on the other side of the space gate was normal, the Emperor's intuition was still warning that this calm was too perfect.

He stared at the constantly updated parameters in the holographic projection, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest, each tap landing precisely on the node where the data was refreshed.

As the orbital drones on the other side of the gate begin to conduct comprehensive reconnaissance, it will probably not be long before he will be able to use more intelligence and information to infer in advance what the universe on the other side of the gate is like.

The Emperor's gaze penetrated through layers of data, as if he could directly see that strange universe.

And twenty million Astartes, resource reserves of eighteen universes, four quadrillion loyal subjects.
These numbers formed an impenetrable fortress in his mind.

No matter what secrets that world hides, they are nothing to be feared in the face of the absolute power of the empire.

Also, it is time to make the Investigation Department fully operational.

Night falls.

The sky of New Accra is lit up by millions of lights, and the whole city looks like a dazzling gem falling into the galaxy.

The outer walls of the towering mega-structures are flowing with dynamic light patterns, sometimes as soft and changing as the aurora, and sometimes as fast as data streams.

There is an endless stream of airships on the suspended track in the air, and their tail flames draw brilliant tracks in the night sky. From a distance, it looks like countless meteors are flying upstream.

Today is Labor Day in the year 0050 of the Imperial Calendar, and the whole city is immersed in a festive atmosphere.

The streets were crowded with residents from different universes and races, enjoying their rare leisure time.

Twi'lek merchants hawked spiced grilled meats at night market stalls, while Sangheili and their families strolled by the fountain in the central plaza, children laughing and chasing holographic fireworks.

The air is filled with the aroma of delicious food, laughter and lively music, and the whole city is like a never-ending celebration.

In the entertainment area reserved for teenagers, a huge holographic sign flashes the words "Future Stars of the Empire".

This is a game center specially set up for young citizens, and students with student ID can enjoy half-price discount.

The interior space is spacious and bright, with a large number of immersive VR cabins neatly arranged. Teenagers wear lightweight neural link helmets or tactile feedback suits to explore, compete and learn in the virtual world.

Some fought together with their teammates in the cockpit of a simulated interstellar battleship, while others experienced the rise of the human empire in a historical simulator.

In the corner, dozens of claw machines were surrounded by children.

The Empire’s machines do not have a “black heart” setting, and their claws have moderate strength. As long as the skills are in place, everyone can leave with their favorite doll.

In the adult entertainment area, the neon signs of nightclubs and bars are particularly eye-catching in the night.

However, these places have strict age recognition systems at the entrances, and teenagers who are under the legal age of the empire will be politely stopped by security.

Inside, music and holographic lights and shadows interweave, the bartender behind the bar mixes a variety of drinks, and people on the dance floor dance to the rhythm of the music, enjoying a night for adults.

at the same time.

In the bedroom of a high-end apartment, the minimalist decoration exudes a cool modern feel.

There were a few abstract paintings hanging on the off-white walls, and the wooden floor was as clean as new, except that there were messy clothes scattered on it at the moment.

Shirts, long skirts, and even some sexy lingerie were out of place with the overall style of the room.

The bedding on the large bed was slightly raised, and the steady and long breathing sounds were particularly clear in the quiet space.

Beep—beep—!
The shrill ringing of a bell suddenly broke the silence.

A white arm stretched out from the quilt, Xiu's fingers fumbled impatiently at the head of the bed twice, and then pushed the man next to him hard.

"Get up. Hurry up."

The woman's voice was slurred with sleepiness.

The man who was pushed yawned, then slowly stood up, his long golden hair standing up in disarray, obviously he was not fully awake yet.

He raised his hand to rub his eyes and casually brushed away the loose hair on his forehead. The intelligent sensor system in the room lit up the soft bedside lamp at the right time, and the warm yellow light reflected his handsome face.

Leon S. Kennedy.

The legendary agent of the Investigation Department, at this moment, looked like an ordinary person, bewildered by the ringing of the phone.

He squinted his eyes to adjust to the light, then threw back the quilt, stepped onto the floor barefoot, picked up the nightgown thrown aside and put it on.

The woman on the bed turned over, her black hair cascading across the pillow, revealing a delicate and cold face.

Ada Wang, his boss and partner, was now half-burying her face in the pillow and falling into a deep sleep again.

Leon scratched his hair helplessly, walked out of the bedroom, and said to the empty living room:

"Put it on the phone."

The next second, a holographic projection unfolded in the air, and Chris Redfield's face, which looked a little bloated due to "excessive fitness", appeared on the screen.

The other person's expression was serious, and busy noise could be heard in the background.

"Leon, I'm sorry to interrupt your vacation." Chris' voice was crisp and clear, "But there is a big move in the Investigation Department, so your vacation has to end early."

Leon frowned, and his brain, which was not yet fully awake, quickly switched to working mode.

"What's going on?" he asked, his voice still hoarse from just waking up.

"Abnormal data has been sent back from Space Gate No. 18." Chris said in a deep voice, "The Emperor has personally ordered that the Investigation Department needs the most elite agents to intervene."

Leon was silent for a second, then he sighed and looked back in the direction of the bedroom.

"Give me half an hour," he said.

"Okay, I'll send you some of the information first."

Chris nodded, and the image disappeared.

Leon stood there and raised his hand to rub his temple.

It seems that this "Labor Day" holiday is completely ruined.

At the same time, the information Chris provided was also displayed on the holographic screen.
(End of this chapter)