Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

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The fervor surrounding professional leagues has not yet completely subsided, and players are still immersed in it.

The official Starsea team unexpectedly posted a version update announcement at the top of the forum.

Moreover, this announcement, which was instantly translated into multiple languages, spread like wildfire. Within just sixty seconds, the number of comments from players worldwide exceeded five figures, and the data refresh rate continued to soar.

According to the announcement, the game will launch a comprehensive upgrade codenamed 1.0 in the early morning hours, approximately two weeks from now in real time.

All servers will be under maintenance at that time. Players are advised to prepare to go offline in advance to avoid any unexpected situations such as abnormal character data.

Intriguingly, the announcement remained tight-lipped about the specific details of the updates.

However, this hesitant and veiled attitude only fueled players' curiosity about the new version.

It can be described as an unknown, brand-new version, which has increased players' anticipation.

With the successful conclusion of the main storyline on all the starting planets, the iconic NPCs of each star system have accumulated a large following thanks to their unique personal charm.

Meanwhile, the open-ended exploration mode continues to inspire players' enthusiasm—even seemingly ordinary side quests contain interconnected hidden narratives.

This immersive experience, which breaks away from the traditional monster-slaying mode, makes countless players feel as if they are on a real interstellar journey, leading many to speculate about what kind of turning point their planet will face.

In particular, what challenges will those captivating characters face, and is there an even more magnificent cosmic landscape hidden beyond the vast star map?

Faced with the information fog deliberately created by the authorities, players from various star systems are conducting multi-dimensional deductions based on the existing plot clues.

The intricate character relationships and the trajectory of civilization evolution in version 1.0 became key material for deducing the future development of the story.

It is worth noting that the recent series of research posts on "StarCraft Chronicles" that have emerged in the player community systematically sort out the important milestones in the development of civilizations on various planets.

These player-compiled "Starsea Chronicles" are gradually becoming important reference materials for solving the puzzles in the game.

Therefore, after each server completed the 1.0 main storyline, the first batch of player-organized game chronicles were created.

This record format, which focuses on the evolution of galactic civilizations, quickly sparked a wave of imitations, and now the forum sections are completely dominated by various unique planetary chronicles.

Each post is like a kaleidoscope opening up a new universe, reflecting the brilliance of civilizations from different star systems.

All players collaborate to build the world, uploading and sharing information such as the quests, legendary stories, and important characters they discover, gradually piecing together the complete picture of this planet at a specific historical stage.

Whether it's the core storyline, side quests, or even a memorable non-player character, players will leave their own records for them.

This collaborative creation model, involving the entire population, immerses participants as if they were in the torrent of history, with each individual contributing to the writing of this magnificent chapter, resulting in a particularly strong sense of collective identity.

These pioneers formed the earliest core player group of StarCraft. Even when some of them temporarily left due to real-world matters, they would still log in regularly to check on the evolution of the world.

The constant stream of new content creates a unique immersive experience, making the game both interactive and entertaining, and like watching a TV series.

As the countdown to the new version begins, the Xinghai Times is launching a special preview program.

When the iconic opening line, "Hello players, this is your most reliable game information station," was played, a massive influx of loyal viewers instantly flooded into the live stream.

And as is customary, they engage in fun interactions using bullet comments:

"Finally got it! I'm definitely recording the whole thing."

"Version Analysis Special! Get ready for the valuable insights."

"The Times team is forever a god."

"Barrage protection! Ready to block out lame jokes."

Under the cover of a barrage of comments, the program quickly skipped the traditional dry humor segment and got straight to the main topic.

The host displayed documents: "Based on information gathered from multiple sources, we have compiled numerous possibilities following the 1.0 update. Next, we will select the most credible clues to jointly deduce the next stage of interstellar civilization's development."

"Before we begin our analysis, we first need to systematically review the storylines of each planet in the current version. This compilation work has made special reference to the planetary timeline archives compiled by the player community. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the pioneers who participated in compiling the data. These detailed records have provided important support for our research."

Hearing their contributions specifically mentioned, the players couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.

The two hosts then began to systematically outline the main storyline of the beginner's planet.

Now that the core storylines of each planet have been fully presented, we can review the key moments of each planet in a panoramic way.

Official media outlets simultaneously released in-depth analyses, providing professional commentary on iconic characters in the storyline and presenting them in a comprehensive manner with gameplay footage and scene screenshots.

Whenever a highlight moment of a particular planet is mentioned, the interactive comments from players of that planet instantly flood the screen.

The 1.0 versions of these planets each have their own unique main storylines: the struggle between the Spirit Hall and the Shrek Seven Devils on Douluo Star, the invasion of the Golden Horned Beast on Devouring Star, the change of imperial power on Mount & Blade Star, the rebellion on the Star Apostle Star, the Reincarnation Paradise Star, and so on.

It also extends into secondary storylines—just as Aquamarine Star focuses on the conflict between the Six Nations Alliance and the Budding Organization, while also interweaving the storyline of the construction of the Bennett Sanctuary.

The different civilizations on different planets create distinct main storyline experiences, ranging from the technological feel of cyber cities to the fantasy of magical continents, and even a mysterious Cthulhu-esque atmosphere.

Although most players who have not yet unlocked interstellar travel are unaware of their home planet's coordinates in the Milky Way, Ye Xiu noticed that the beginner planets are actually evenly distributed across various star regions—as an exception, only Aquamarine Star serves as a guide for new players in the Shattered Star Ring region.

Among the many planetary storylines, Aquamarine is not only the earliest to conclude, but also maintains the highest level of attention.

The two hosts flipped through the prepared analysis script and finally turned their attention to this special planet that had always been at the center of the discussion.

"When discussing the core storyline of Aquamarine, one cannot avoid the key figure who appears throughout the entire story."

Even after the Aquamarine Star arc concluded, he remains the focus of the interstellar stage, and I believe every player can readily name him.

The real-time comment section instantly erupted. Some people may not be familiar with the plots of other planets, but the name "Ye Xiu" has long been a collective memory of the interstellar era.

The interactive area has now transformed into a massive family reunion: "The Alien Chapter has officially begun!!"

"Is this the exclusive channel of Ye, the Order Disruptor, the Germination Terminator, the Shelter Builder, the Deep Space Exploration Pioneer, the Prophet, the Mercenary Commander, the Materialist, the Resource Allocation Master, and the Legendary Self-Made Man?"

"Alien Realm: Looks like it's time to test the loyalty of our fans again."

"The 30-Second Real Man Operation Team is ready! Our motto remains unchanged—In the world of martial arts, speed is the only way to break through!"

"Ahhh, I want the dragon throne! Ahhh, I want Arosia, watch me lick them to death today!"

"Dude, please have some self-respect; there are outsiders here!"

The players on Hailanxing completely took control of the interactive area. The innate talent of Chinese players for spamming was on full display at this moment, and the flood of information completely overwhelmed the interface.

The host, accompanied by a holographic projection, narrated: "Ye Xiu, the experimental subject carefully cultivated by the Sprout Organization has become their greatest nightmare."

"After his brainwashing attempt failed, he lay low for many years and then staged a stunning counterattack."

"From agents of the Star Dragon faction to the top-tier dark web mercenary 'Terminator,' the Sprout Organization relentlessly pursued them, but to no avail."

Having finally regained control of the nascent world as a king, he is now setting his sights on the vast interstellar frontier.

"The above information is mainly from the StarCraft Chronicles archive compiled by the player community."

During the development phase, the player community accumulated a wealth of intelligence resources through exploration activities.

Ye Xiu's records have become an important part of the public knowledge base, in the "Chronicles of Aquamarine".

This figure is like a hidden core hub, intricately connected to numerous key events.

The frequent appearance of names in the chronicle archives allows new players to deepen their understanding of historical events as they research them, continuously driving up Ye Xiu's legendary status.

The current version of the chronicle database has become enormous, and Ye Xiu has always maintained a dazzling benchmark status, making him a phenomenal presence among the NPCs in this version.

After reviewing the key milestones of Aquamarine, and with the two hosts summarizing the version, the program officially moved on to the core topic—a forward-looking analysis of the new version.

"Based on existing intelligence, we make the following key predictions: First, the new version will enable players to leapfrog from planetary civilization to interstellar civilization, officially ushering in an era of space exploration."

"Secondly, in addition to the existing thirteen initial planets, it is expected that new origin planets with interstellar travel permissions will be added."

"It is worth noting that there may be differences between the old and new planet mechanics—players need to complete specific storylines to unlock interstellar access on native planets, while newly added planets are born with the ability to travel in space."

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"But as a balancing mechanism, new planets require the creation of entirely new characters to develop from scratch, while players on old planets can continue with their existing character data."

"This design gives both the old and new systems strategic value."

……

Aquamarine.

The steel fortress stands tall on the wasteland. The Terminator Shelter stands majestically on the barren plains of Aquamarine Star. The hundred-meter-high alloy walls embrace a dense anti-aircraft matrix, transforming it into a mobile war fortress.

More than a year has passed since Ye Xiu stepped down, and the current manager, Wang Yuan, is strictly following the established development policy to advance the construction.

The current scale of refugees accommodated has exceeded three million, with an additional hundreds of thousands of migrant workers – a special group known as “the outsiders”.

The formation of the player ecosystem: The player community regards this place as a core stronghold, not only because of its generous task reward system, but also because of the user stickiness cultivated during Ye Xiu's rule.

Once this behavior becomes a habit, players spontaneously gather here to engage in social activities such as market trading and team collaboration.

Indigenous people have a contradictory attitude towards outsiders: they rely on their labor assistance, but also generally harbor a sense of rejection towards them.

In the eyes of most residents, the Stranger Square is a forbidden place, which they avoid like the plague.

Despite helping Bennett build multiple shelters, the unresolved clustering effect meant that most Inhumans eventually returned to the Terminator base.

Wang Yuan was never able to understand this clustering effect and could only speculate that it was related to the special management strategies of his predecessor.

However, an unusual situation has recently emerged: a large number of extraordinary individuals from various places have suddenly flooded in without warning, and this abnormal phenomenon immediately triggered Wang Yuan's emergency response mechanism.

"How is the source tracing work progressing?" At the circular conference table in the command center, the manager tapped on the torrent of data projected on the holographic projection, his gaze sweeping over all the members of the intelligence department.

"Current intelligence networks across various regions indicate that the motives behind the large-scale migration of people with supernatural abilities have not yet been determined."

"The number of superhumans gathered in the Terminator Shelter has exceeded 800,000 and continues to increase."

"The situation is not optimistic. Although most people with superpowers abide by the rules, saboteurs remain."

"We have suffered seven attacks in the past year alone."

"If these 800,000 people with special abilities have a unified purpose, their destructive power is enough to destroy the entire shelter system."

"If we're not careful, the Terminator shelter we've spent two years building could be reduced to ruins in an instant." Wang Yuan frowned, then gripped the armrest tightly and said:

"Preventive measures must be taken."

"But the Terminator explicitly instructed that we must not proactively antagonize Inhumans. He also forbade restricting their freedom—unless someone breaks the rules first. Are we now violating his dying words?"

Wang Yuan slowly shook his head: "I understand, but we must not let our guard down because of this. The Terminator has been gone for more than four hundred days. If he were here, there would be no need to worry."

"Now we can only respond flexibly according to the actual situation."

"What is the specific plan?"

"Implement regional diversion, restricting some superhumans from entering the core urban area and guiding them to the two nearby satellite cities."

"Even if unforeseen circumstances arise, the war will not directly affect the central region."

Wang Yuan drew a dividing line on the map projection with his finger.

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

"Immediately notify the governors of the two satellite cities to secretly deploy the Third Mobile Corps to stand by. The diversion plan will be officially launched seventy-two hours later." Wang Yuan's order left no room for doubt.

Just as he was about to continue making arrangements, a sudden wave of weariness made him cover his mouth and yawn.

……

Dark Star.

A hidden interstellar mothership base.

Inside the enclosed conference room, the cold light from the holographic projection casts dappled shadows on the metal walls.

Twelve floating screens surround each other, each shrouded in dynamic interference ripples.

Even the Godora civilization, which has been battling the Dark Star for hundreds of stellar cycles, can only piece together fragmented high-level files to date.

This organization, like the unobservable dark matter in string theory, has always lurked in the shadows of civilization.

The central main screen rippled with deep purple energy, and a quantum-encrypted electronic voice reverberated in the enclosed space: "The incubation process of the third batch of alien prototypes?"

A ripple appeared on the lower right screen: "The larval stage has been breached, and the larvae are expected to collectively enter the metamorphosis stage in sixty standard days. The latent contamination index has reached the expected threshold, but there is still a chaotic variable of ±30 days at the final maturity stage."

The interference ripples on the main screen suddenly intensified: "β-774 sample intercepted by the Godora Academy."

A brief burst of data noise appeared on the electronic voice prompt: "Activate the emergency plan. We need to complete the penetration of the Norma Star area before the first pollution peak occurs."

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(End of this chapter)