HBWnovel Chapter 110 Zerg Planet, Deploying the Zerg Swarm
Chapter 110 Zerg Planet, Deploying the Zerg Swarm
Chapter 110 Zerg Planet, Deploying the Zerg Swarm
Starship World, Earth Federation, Mars Colony.
Inside a laboratory, Carl Jenkins is conducting an experiment to control the Zerg.
Meanwhile, the federal government's top brass is also paying close attention to this experiment.
Having learned from the previous lesson, the captured queen was imprisoned in a heavily guarded laboratory this time.
Furthermore, each time this queen laid eggs, they were taken away and modified, so she had no chance to control the swarm she gave birth to, and all of them benefited Jenkins.
"Gentlemen, this is the current result. According to my research, as long as you wear this device, you can control hundreds of Zerg. If you can set up large-scale equipment in the base and increase the power, you can control tens of thousands of Zerg."
Of course, if you can control the Queen, then you can control an entire Zerg swarm.
Unfortunately, by then, humanity's own mental strength would be insufficient to withstand the Queen's onslaught. Humans would either be captured or have their minds damaged by the mental impact, only able to control the insects born from the Queen through specialized equipment.
"Jenkins, you've done a great job. At least, the swarm detection method you developed can greatly reduce our chances of being ambushed by the swarm."
"But it will also allow the Zerg swarm to pinpoint the location of the base."
"Hehe, for planets controlled by the Zerg, our base will be known to the Zerg swarm soon after it is established, so this shortcoming is not a big deal."
"Sir: There's one more thing: Through this mental connection with the Queen, I've also discovered the Zerg's actual control area, which is beyond our imagination. This is a map of the Zerg's control area that I've drawn."
As a star map unfolded, everyone saw the actual star system controlled by the Zerg swarm.
"So big?"
Upon seeing the star map, everyone was astonished, because it showed that the swarm's controlled area extended at least 200 light-years across a star field.
"Yes, basically every planet has about 2 to 3 queens, and above the queens there is a mother queen, whose position is in the core of the swarm's control area."
"It now seems that completely eradicating the insects is not a simple matter."
"Jenkins, your research is very important. We will continue to allocate resources to you so that you can develop a way to completely control the Queen as soon as possible. At the very least, we must figure out how to cultivate our own swarms."
"Yes, sir."
As the communication projection disappeared, Jenkins looked at the queen insect in front of him with an evil smile in his eyes.
The queen insect sensed Jenkins's malicious gaze and crawled backward in fear.
"Don't be afraid, you're a precious baby. Now, let's continue what we were doing before."
Upon hearing this, the queen insect was even more terrified, and her entire body trembled.
But this did not solve her current predicament; she could only watch helplessly as Jenkins approached her.
On the other side, Fang Heng was also very pleased as he looked at the latest report.
"Very good, the research on the second-generation Zerg has finally yielded results."
The report above is the latest submitted research report on the insect swarm.
After incorporating the characteristics and genes of the Starfleet Zerg, the second-generation Zerg swarm was also developed.
Compared to the first generation of Zerg swarms, the second generation of Zerg swarms is about 5 times stronger.
Although the improvement is not significant, the most important improvement is the communication function between swarms.
Through research on the Queen, a Zerg version of quantum communication has been successfully developed. Now, the problem of the Zerg swarm's inability to communicate over long distances has been solved, and the Zerg hive no longer needs to be placed on the battlefield, greatly improving security.
"Commander, as per the previous plan, we are preparing to select a Zerg swarm planet for testing."
"Hmm, do you have a goal yet?"
"Got it. This is a star system located 10 light-years from the Neptune system. There are three planets in the habitable zone in this star system, but they have been occupied by the insect swarm."
Fang Heng remained speechless for a long time as he watched the planetary image projected by Ethan.
Through this period of research, it has been confirmed that the alien insects here are similar to locusts. Basically, wherever they go, they occupy habitable planets, devour various organic matter, and develop their populations.
Therefore, once a planet is infected, the once lush and green planet will be devoured by the swarm of insects and lose its vitality in a very short time.
These three planets in front of us, which are in the habitable zone, should have been very suitable for habitation, but now they have become lifeless.
"These bugs are really pests, Ethan. The plan is approved. Let's proceed with the testing as planned."
"Yes, Commander."
Upon receiving the order, the biological research institute immediately took the second-generation swarm of insects to the testing site.
For this test, the Starship formerly known as the John Warden, now renamed the Starship Transporter, and the Starship Elessa, now renamed the Starship Transporter, also participated in the operation.
The reason for modifying these two warships was that their performance was insufficient to enter combat service and they could only be used as armed transport ships.
Meanwhile, with the completion of the interstellar dock and the availability of warship blueprints, the analysis of these two warships was quickly completed, making the modification process rapid.
Currently, in the Neptune system, planet number one is named Trident, planet number two is named Atlantis, planet number three is named Poseidon, planet number four is Icefield, and planet number five is Edgeland.
The terraforming of Atlantis is already underway on these five planets, and it is expected to become a habitable planet in three years, just like on Earth, where humans can live and work normally.
The planets Trident and Poseidon have been transformed into factories specifically for mining, supplying interstellar docks, and building warships.
In addition to the Starlight and Starshine transport ships, 10 escort ships accompanied the operation.
Furthermore, in order to counter the Zerg plasma bugs' attacks, both the Starlight and Starshine transport ships were equipped with energy shields, greatly enhancing their safety.
Ten light-years is a short distance, and as the warp drive ended, twelve warships appeared here.
"Establish a model of the galaxy and activate the detection device."
"Model established, planetary probe activated, galaxy scan complete."
As the planetary probe was activated, all the planets in the Heng system quickly appeared on the projected model, with the general details of each planet displayed next to the projected planet.
"This is it. These three planets are all perfectly aligned at 120 degrees within the habitable zone, which makes our operations easier and eliminates concerns about Zerg support from the other two planets."
"Let's choose this place."
On the warship, Li Yong and Faluo quickly decided on the test planet.
Soon, the Starlight Transporter and the Starshine Transporter arrived in the planet's orbit.
"Report: Plasma worm attack detected."
"Evade, put the warships into stealth mode. We're here to test it out, let the new little guys deal with these guys."
"yes!"
Soon, on another planet far from the habitable zone, the Zerg queen hive was deployed and landed in a cavern, then descended deep underground.
"Pfft!"
As the brood mound expanded, the second-generation Zerg swarm on the two transport ships quickly sensed the brood mound's signal.
"Sir, the hive has been deployed. The swarm reports that the swarm network has been deployed."
"Great, release these little guys. Now we can watch the show."
"Yes, sir."
"Snap!"
As the hatch opened, countless landing pods carrying swarms and swarm spores fell, commencing this new test.
"Boom!"
The tremors from the landing pod slamming into the ground also attracted the attention of the underground swarm of insects.
"Hiss hiss hiss!"
The queen insect also sensed the threat, and countless insects rushed out of the nest and quickly arrived at the landing pod.
However, the landing pod was now empty, the swarm of insects that had landed and the spores had long since disappeared, and the chaotic atmosphere left behind also interfered with the insect swarm's tracking.
Ultimately, these alien insects had no choice but to return to their nests.
Meanwhile, Li Yong and Faro were very satisfied with the movements of their own Zerg swarm.
"It seems that, rather than instinct, it is the intelligence of the insect swarm that truly brings out the advantages of insects."
"That's right, and this is the first time I've seen an insect that can use military strategy."
"Haha, these little guys will be our comrades-in-arms from now on. The stronger they are now, the less trouble we'll have to worry about later."
"Yeah, thank goodness it wasn't on the other side, otherwise we would have been in real trouble."
Li Yong sighed, and the two continued to observe the situation on site.
After the alien insects left, the newly landed swarm burst forth from the ground, quickly found an abandoned cave, and built a new nest inside.
"The spores have begun to be cultured."
"It seems we can overcome the initial hurdle."
"Let's go grab a drink. We're in for a long wait; the swarm won't make any new moves for at least a month."
"it is good."
Soon, the two left and went to a bar for a drink.
In this test, considering that the organic matter on these planets has been largely consumed by the Zerg, some spores were carried in order to strengthen their own swarms.
After these spores take root on the ground, they continuously transform inorganic matter into organic matter, providing conditions for the insect colony to grow stronger.
Furthermore, the spores themselves multiply, expanding the coverage area, which in turn further strengthens the insect population.
Researchers are also studying whether, given enough time, these spores alone could completely decompose the entire planet.
However, this conclusion was quickly overturned because spores have a lifespan. Even if the entire planet were covered with these spores, they would not be able to decompose the entire planet and would eventually reach a new equilibrium.
However, with the existence of such spores, the insect population can continue to grow, which is a form of sustainable development.
Most importantly, cultivating biological warships requires a large amount of organic matter, and if the entire planet is covered with these spores, it will be very beneficial for the cultivation of biological warships.