"The matter of military expansion, we have been carrying out continuously." He Hongwei spoke, "Aside from the troops of our civilization, we have also started recruiting from other civilizations within the Alliance... The biggest issue remains the problem of weapons, manufacturing Warp Speed Battleships is too difficult." "To manufacture a Level 6 Warp Speed Battleship, we’ve utilized resources from several shipyards across our Star Systems. At this rate, manufacturing one Star Domain-level Warship will consume at least thirty years!" He Xingzhou nodded, saying, "Today’s meeting is intended to solve this problem." Everyone listened, focusing their attention on him. Chapters first released on novel⸺fire.net Xu Zhilan asked, "What ideas does the commander have?" He Xingzhou said, "Of course, to build a Mechanical Planet, a Warship Factory!" He Xingzhou had seen Mechanical Planets before. Previously, Marquis Yunxiao destroyed a Mechanical Planet of the Star Trading Group, but that Mechanical Planet was not for weapon manufacturing; it was an interstellar logistics transfer station. Inspired by this, the Warp Speed Battleship Factory’s scale is enormous, requiring an interstellar industrial group to ensure the production of various parts and the assembly of warships. Since that’s the case, why not directly construct a supermassive warship factory, using the Mechanical Planet as a prototype, transforming it into a supermassive warship factory to achieve mass production of Warp Speed Battleships. "This Mechanical Planet will be built next to the Constant Star Furnace." He Xingzhou continued to elaborate on his idea, "The Constant Star Furnace can provide sufficient energy, plus a dedicated interstellar transport station will be constructed, gathering mineral resources from all over the Blue Star Alliance region, using the Constant Star Furnace for smelting." "The Mechanical Planet itself is a super industrial cluster, capable of producing all the parts needed for Warp Speed Battleships, assembling them directly within the Mechanical Planet. If successful, we can achieve batch manufacturing of Warp Speed Battleships in a very short period!" "I roughly understand." Luo An said, "It’s an artificial industrial planet, similar to a War Star." "Exactly." He Xingzhou nodded, "We already have the Gold Battle Star, possessing experience with similar artificial planets, building another Mechanical Planet is not a difficult task!" "This plan will be designated as the ’Planet Factory’ plan." "Effective immediately!" Everyone naturally agreed. The site for the Planet Factory was chosen to be in the Sirius Star System, because it is where humanity first established the Constant Star Furnace, with the most convenient and abundant energy resources. Next comes designing the Planet Factory and the Blue Star Alliance interstellar logistics plan. To enhance logistics speed, He Xingzhou ordered that military Warp Speed Battleships also undertake the logistics transport plan. He Xingzhou personally invested in the design of the Planet Factory. He first unlocked the corresponding technology on the Quantum Light Computer. "Spent 2 energy points, unlocked the nanometer-melting furnace technology." The nanometer-melting furnace is an ultra-precise component smelting furnace capable of automated smelting. "Spent 3 energy points, unlocked the giant mechanical Control System." "Spent 5 energy points, unlocked the Mechanical Heart technology." "Spent 6 energy points, unlocked the Silicon-based Life Transformer technology." Concerning the manufacturing technology of silicon-based life, Blue Star Civilization had already mastered some aspects. What He Xingzhou unlocked this time was an automated machine capable of automatically transforming mechanical bodies into silicon-based life. He named it Mechanical Heart, which can manufacture a large number of robots to work on the Mechanical Planet. In this way, the Mechanical Planet can achieve the highest efficiency of automated production. With experience from manufacturing the Gold Battle Star, He Xingzhou directly assigned the work of designing the Mechanical Planet to the Interstellar Construction Department. He focused his research on the Mechanical Heart. Construction of the Planet Factory had already begun in the Sirius Star System. To build this Mechanical Planet, the Blue Star Alliance not only gathered vast resources from within its own territory but also purchased many rare resources within the Star Trading Group and the Order Alliance. Although these actions were concealed, the surrounding civilizations could still detect them somewhat, and Blue Star Civilization accelerated its production and manufacturing! Inside the Virtual Universe, beneath the throne of Galaxy Noble Marquis Yunxiao, the leaders of the Sea Beast Civilization Bai Sha and Fishman Civilization Blue Shark were standing. "Old friends." Marquis Yunxiao said, "This isn’t the first time we’ve met." The power of Marquis Yunxiao is also a Level 4 Civilization, and the Orion Royal Court contains three Galaxy Nobles, all are Level 4 Civilization strength. The previous Star Trading Group was also , the three major leading civilizations were all Level 4 Civilizations. When both sides were evenly matched, they could coexist peacefully, but now the Star Trading Group has declined, and war ensued. "Times have changed." Marquis Yunxiao laughed, "Though we were enemies before, I always admired you." "Relying on your own strength, leading your civilization step by step to become a Level 4 Civilization, such wisdom and ability cannot be found among many in the Milky Way!" "Marquis Yunxiao need not flatter us." Bai Sha said, "We are all failures, unworthy of such praise." "The Zerg invasion is an uncontrollable situation." Marquis Yunxiao lamented, "You don’t have to blame yourselves, when the Galaxy Empire collapsed, it was also due to extensive damage from fighting the Zerg!" Both were taken aback, unaware of this. These Galaxy Nobles who lived tens of thousands of years knew more secrets. Blue Shark said, "Marquis Yunxiao, let’s get to the point." Marquis Yunxiao said, "Alright." "Bai Sha, Blue Shark, your Sea Beast Civilization and Fishman Civilization are near the Blue Star Civilization territory, very close to my jurisdiction." "Perhaps you aren’t aware, in these years, the Night Owl Civilization has retreated continuously in the M35 Star Cluster War. Soon, I will be able to divert my forces to handle matters of the M45 Star Cluster." "The Maoshi Star Civilization under my command is fighting for me, and soon I will unify the M45 Star Cluster. Have you considered where your civilizations stand then?" Bai Sha said, "The Maoshi Star Civilization seems to be not so smooth, couldn’t even deal with a Blue Star Civilization." "Hahaha!" Marquis Yunxiao laughed first, then his expression suddenly turned cold, saying coldly, "What is Blue Star Civilization worth!" "The reason they’re alive now isn’t because they have the strength to rival me! It’s because I’m currently focused on dealing with the Night Owl Civilization, and the Ptolemy Civilization from the Star Trading Group is now steadfastly protecting Blue Star Civilization. I naturally can’t fight two Level 4 Civilizations at once." "But there’s no need for me to act, the Maoshi Star Civilization will soon defeat them." Upon hearing this, the two roughly understood that Marquis Yunxiao probably had already given Maoshi Star Civilization more technological assistance. In such case, it’s only a matter of time before Maoshi Star Civilization eradicates Blue Star Civilization. Marquis Yunxiao continued, "Both of you are wise. Staying with the Star Trading Group has no future. The unification of the Orion Arm is unstoppable, and even the unification of the Milky Way is only a matter of time!" "Do you choose to be exterminated with the Star Trading Group or join us, become Galaxy Nobles, and revive the glory of the ancient Galaxy Empire!" The two were still hesitating, then Jiang Gu appeared, saying, "Master, it’s difficult for the guests to make a decision, perhaps let them visit our Maoshi Star Civilization, then they’ll know how to choose." "Good!" Marquis Yunxiao said, "Arrange it." "Please follow me!" Jiang Gu led Bai Sha and Blue Shark to a secret location, where they displayed their weapons and equipment. "Is the Maoshi Star Civilization really this powerful?" Seeing these weapons and equipment, Bai Sha and Blue Shark were startled. The progress of the Maoshi Star Civilization had already exceeded several times the speed of normal civilization development! With such progress, eradicating Blue Star Civilization, eradicating them, would not be a problem. The two exchanged glances, realizing the situation is severe, they’ve reached the point where they must choose a side.