From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 737 "We are ready and at any time to demonstrate its potential to you."

The magnificent ring structure of the large device 01, with a diameter of eight thousand kilometers, is like a silent "god" quietly anchored in the Earth's space domain of "Dead Space".

It did not deliberately flaunt its existence, but its technology, which surpassed that of humans in Dead Space, and the clearly visible, life-filled artificial ecosystem inside the ring, formed an indescribable spectacle that was both sacred and oppressive, under the illumination of starlight and the contrast of Earth's night.

This sight, of course, cannot escape the observation network that spans the globe, nor the countless eyes gazing at the stars.

For news media organizations that were allowed to continue operating within a certain framework and had a certain degree of autonomy after being taken over by the Imperial Guard, this was undoubtedly a strong "stimulant".

"Quickly! Mobilize all near-Earth orbit observation satellites and apply for the highest-level remote imaging permission! We need first-hand, high-resolution images!"

"Technology Department, immediately create a special webpage with a sensational title! 'The Imperial Celestial Ring Descends' and 'The Divine Ring Protects Earth'!"

"Contact all available experts in space physics and astroengineering, and oh yes, sociologists too! We need a multi-faceted interpretation!"

The newsrooms of major news channels were filled with similar urgent and excited instructions.

For them, news is their lifeline.

The Imperial Army Corps swiftly stabilized the global situation with its iron-fisted approach, but this also brought large-scale warfare and chaos to an abrupt halt, reducing the amount of sensational "big news" to generate.

The emergence of this celestial-sized man-made object is undoubtedly a super topic that is enough to ignite global public opinion and continue to be reported for weeks or even months.

Only with media coverage can there be attention, and only then can these media outlets have any value.

Thanks to the Imperial Army's strategy of intentionally protecting critical infrastructure during the takeover, the global network and communication backbone has been largely preserved and continues to operate normally.

This makes the dissemination of information virtually unimpeded.

At this moment, every screen in the world that is still operational, whether it is a personal terminal, a home holographic projector, or a huge public billboard on the street, is occupied by the stunning images and related reports of the large installation 01 in a very short time.

Although the Earth's surface has been severely damaged in many areas due to the zombie attacks and the Unification Church riots, leaving it in the early stages of full repair and reconstruction, this miracle from the stars has undoubtedly injected a complex, mixed sense of awe, curiosity, and a little unease into the survivors.

Meanwhile, on another unseen "battlefield," reconstruction work is also underway.
That is the global financial system.

The Imperial Warrior Legion brought not only military conquest and order maintenance, but also a completely new set of economic operating rules.

The human empire uses a monetary system called "Credit Coins (cR)," which exists in both an intangible electronic form and a meticulously designed physical currency with advanced anti-counterfeiting features, for specific occasions or as reserves.

Sui Meng knew that when granaries are full, people know etiquette, and that economic stability is the cornerstone of social order.

After swiftly eliminating political opposition, he immediately turned his attention to the global economy, which was on the verge of collapse.

His governing abilities were on full display here, extending far beyond battlefield tactics and strategies.

He did not resort to brutal measures such as currency replacement or property confiscation, which would only have triggered greater panic and unrest.

Instead, he ordered a team of experts from the Economic Division of the Imperial Ministry of the Interior to design a sophisticated and fair conversion scheme, taking into account the original economic data of Earth in Dead Space, which was fortunately preserved in a large amount of data on the global network.

First, the Empire announced that, based on the original official currency of the Earth Federation and according to a carefully calculated ratio that fully considers purchasing power parity over a certain period of time, it would convert the legally held deposits and cash assets of every registered citizen into an equivalent amount of Imperial Credit in a one-time transaction, and deposit them directly into a newly established Imperial universal account linked to the individual's biometric information.

This measure has protected the private property of ordinary people to the greatest extent possible, prevented sudden impoverishment, and stabilized the most basic social order.

For the more complex financial markets such as the stock market and bonds, the Empire adopted a strategy of "suspension, liquidation, and reconstruction".

The existing transactions were suspended indefinitely, but not completely nullified.

An assessment committee, led by the Imperial Economic Division and supplemented by AI analysis, was quickly established to conduct a rapid audit and assessment of the assets, liabilities, potential value, and profit and loss of all listed companies during the period of turmoil.

Valuable enterprises that align with the Empire's industrial development direction will have their equity converted into CR value and returned to the rightful holders, or partially converted into new equity in the human Empire market.

Companies that are insolvent or have too close ties to heretical organizations such as the Unification Church, such as Harmony Mining Company, are subject to forced liquidation, with their residual value being used primarily to compensate small and medium-sized investors.

At the same time, Sui Meng signed an order to directly inject a huge amount of credit currency from the imperial treasury as start-up capital for infrastructure repair, livelihood security and wage payment worldwide.

Any individual willing to participate in the reconstruction work can receive CR compensation immediately;

Any enterprise willing to resume production and provide services under the new imperial framework can obtain low-interest loans or even direct subsidies.

This series of combined measures demonstrated Sui Meng's superb governance skills.

He was not only an invincible "war commander," but also an outstanding ruler who knew how to use economic levers to stabilize society and reshape order.

While ruthlessly suppressing the resistance forces, Sui Meng quickly won the recognition and reliance of the silent majority of the people by providing tangible economic benefits and a stable financial environment.

The new financial system, like a city under reconstruction, is breaking ground with difficulty but determination under the blueprint of the empire.

At this moment, in a city on Earth that is recovering.

Inside a newly built apartment building with a simple and practical exterior, the lights were on.

A young woman, with slightly tired but satisfied steps, walked out of the staff passage of the public canteen on the third floor.

She had just finished her shift as a waitress for the day.

In the job allocation system established after the Imperial Guards took over, she successfully applied for a job in the apartment building's cafeteria. Although it was hard work, it provided a stable income and a job that was more than enough to make ends meet, and even a little extra. In her eyes, this was a blessing in the midst of chaos.

She took the clean and bright elevator to her floor.

The Empire allocated her a small but fully functional single apartment, which was a dream home for her, who had once lived in a dilapidated shantytown.

Back in her own little space, she hung up her uniform and the first thing she wanted to do was take a hot shower to wash away her fatigue and then get some rest.

At the same time, she habitually reached out and activated the holographic TV in the room, preparing to connect to the internet and watch some novel and interesting variety shows that had come from the main universe.

This is one of the few ways she can entertain herself and relax these days.

However, when the TV screen lit up, the expected entertainment channels did not appear. Instead, the screen was flooded with countless eye-catching push notifications.

"Imperial artificial celestial body is approaching!"

"Live Broadcast: The Ring of Gods, a New Monument for the Guardians!"

Experts explain: The technological marvel and strategic significance of 'Tianhuan'!

"The whole nation is focused on: the new 'moon' overhead!"

The headlines were increasingly exaggerated, accompanied by images of the magnificent ring of stars clearly visible in the night sky. The young woman's curiosity was instantly piqued, and her fatigue seemed to dissipate considerably.

She hesitated for a moment, then gave up on looking for variety shows and tapped on a news program that was being streamed live and had the most viewers.

The live stream immediately filled the entire wall.

The clear images, taken from a near-Earth orbit observation satellite, perfectly captured the breathtaking "magnificent form" of the large device 01.

The host's excited, even slightly trembling voice echoed in the room, against a backdrop of constantly scrolling data analysis charts and so-called "expert" live chat windows.

The girl looked up, and the towel in her hand unknowingly slipped to the ground.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out. All that remained was a profound sense of awe and an indescribable sense of belonging to the colossal entity called the "Human Empire" that had created all of this.

This was not the first time she had been awestruck by the human empire.

In the chaos not long ago, she was trapped in a neighborhood ravaged by necromancy. It was several Imperial Warriors, Astartes, clad in heavy armor and resembling giants from mythology, who pulled her back from the brink of despair with the roar of their bolt-wielding spears and the howl of their chainswords.

Then, it was those support soldiers, clad in CMC power armor and moving with high efficiency, who calmly and professionally escorted her and a group of survivors out of that hell on earth.

At that moment, witnessing firsthand the imperial forces fighting valiantly against terrifying monsters to save ordinary people like them, and feeling the precious order and protection amidst the chaos, a deep sense of recognition and gratitude for the human empire was etched into her heart.

At this moment, this "celestial ring" stretching across the starry sky, resembling a divine miracle, represents another form of impact—

The raw power of technology and the height of civilization, beyond the limits of imagination, gave her an indescribable sense of awe in addition to her existing gratitude.
Even pride.

She swiped her finger across the screen and tapped the rapidly scrolling comment section below the live stream.

Sure enough, the room was already in an uproar, with countless netizens, just as shocked as she was, engaged in heated discussions:

"My God! Is this really something humans could create?! The scale is outrageous!"

"By the Emperor, I now believe that Sui Meng's original body truly is the son of a god."

"With this 'Heavenly Ring,' would those damned Blood Moons and Corpse Mutants still dare to come?!"

"Just how powerful has the Human Empire become? It seems like they're treating the Federation like it's nothing."

"I used to think the Unification Church's boasts of 'sublimation' were amazing, but now look... haha, in the face of true divine power, it's nothing!"

"Brothers, I've made up my mind. I'm going to sign up for the auxiliary army! It's worth it to serve such an empire!"

Comments scrolled by rapidly, filled with amazement, admiration, and trust in the empire's military power.

As the girl read these comments, her sense of agreement and the hidden impulse within her grew stronger.

She exited the live stream and, almost without hesitation, typed "Imperial Warrior Legion Recruitment" into the search bar, then opened the official website bearing the imperial dragon emblem.

The official website is designed to be dignified, simple, and powerful.

The homepage features a slideshow of magnificent footage of the Imperial Warrior Legion's conquests in their universe, along with images of the auxiliary forces maintaining order and participating in construction.

Her gaze was quickly drawn to a striking slogan, displayed in a steady font:

"Aspiring to protect humanity's borders and cleanse it of heresy and alien filth? Desiring to dedicate your will and strength to the eternal glory of humanity? The Imperial Auxiliary Army awaits your joining."

The official, forceful wording was far more inspiring than she had imagined.

This seems to be more than just a recruitment advertisement; it's more like a call to duty.

As the girl recalled her rescue, the praise people online had for the empire, and the magnificent ring of stars in the sky above that represented the empire's power, an unprecedented determination took root in her heart.

She no longer just wanted a stable job, but longed to be part of that powerful force, to be one of the guardians, to fight for humanity, for the empire that gave her new life.

Taking a deep breath, her gaze was firm, and with a slightly trembling but unusually resolute finger, she clicked the eye-catching "Apply Now" button below the promotional slogan.
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Through the internet, countless similar emotions and decisions are quietly unfolding in the human society of Dead Space.

The excited commentary from news anchors, the experts' dazzling analysis of the Empire's technology, and the spontaneous admiration and discussion among netizens all subtly and continuously deepened people's sense of identification with and honor towards the human empire.

A collective consciousness that “we are now part of the Empire” is rapidly replacing the old Earth Federation identity.
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Meanwhile, far beyond Earth's orbit.

The massive Renwei Yonggu, like a loyal escort ship, is currently moored in a dedicated giant port outside the 01 ring structure of the large device.

This port itself is like a small city embedded in the outer wall of the ring, large enough to accommodate more than a dozen Imperial-class and Emperor-class capital ships at the same time.

The airtight gates slowly opened, and a group of figures stepped into the magnificent reception hall on the upper level of the port.

The leader was none other than the Gene Primarch, Sui Meng, who was still wearing that magnificent and imposing power armor, his steps steady.

Following behind him was the tall adjutant wearing Terminator armor, and the intelligent AI warrior with a "cybernetics" made of liquid metal, dressed in white military uniform and red soft armor.

Further behind were thirty Vanguard Honor Guards, like mobile fortresses clad in the finest Terminator armor, and ten War Maidens in ceremonial silver-white armor, their bodies enveloped in soft psionic light.

The appearance of this team immediately added an even more imposing and awe-inspiring atmosphere to the already solemn hall.

Meanwhile, in the center of the hall, another group of people had been waiting for a long time.

Standing at the very front was Catherine Elizabeth Halsey.

She was dressed in a well-fitting researcher's uniform, with a white lab coat over it, and her face wore her usual smile, a mixture of confidence and a thirst for knowledge.

Behind her stood dozens of top researchers from various fields, their gazes toward Sui Meng seemingly filled with academic "fervor."
On either side of the research team, a squad of elite warriors stood like sculptures.

They were dressed in classic dark green Mjolnir power armor, painted with unique numbers and markings; they were the Spartan warriors responsible for this security mission.

Even through their helmets, you could feel their hard-earned will and focus.

As Sui Meng and his group approached, Halsey stepped forward and nodded slightly.

"Your Excellency, welcome to the Grand Installation 01."

We are ready and waiting to demonstrate its potential to you.

Halsey's voice echoed clearly in the vast hall, foreshadowing a new round of actions, powerful enough to reshape the cosmos, about to unfold inside this artificial celestial body.
(End of this chapter)