Otaku Translation: Carrying the Bases of Starcraft C55

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"If my guess is correct," Tang Fang explained, "it’s likely that some unknown species of primitive organic lifeforms were drawn to Element Zero and gradually migrated underground. They evolved by feeding on Element Zero and the planet's core energy, eventually developing into these one-eyed monsters and taking over this facility."

This conclusion was based on his analysis of the memories extracted from the one-eyed monster and the operational logs of the ruins’ systems. As he formulated this hypothesis, another peculiar thought crossed his mind: both the one-eyed monsters and the centipede-like creatures from Planet 5 fed on Element Zero. Could there be a connection between them? If so, why had their evolutionary paths diverged so drastically?

"Why bother thinking about that? They're all dead anyway," Housen muttered, cradling his injured hands. He circled around the floating hologram, marveling at its complexity. "If we sold this thing, how much do you think it’d be worth?"

Ignoring Housen’s periodic outbursts, Tang Fang refocused his attention on the psionic flame. Something about it puzzled him. It was clearly of the same origin as the psionic core he had absorbed from the statue guardian’s abdomen, yet he couldn’t absorb it. Given that their energy signatures were similar, even if it didn’t unlock new Protoss structures, shouldn’t he still be able to extract some resources from it based on past experiences?

Strange... very strange.

After racking his brain for a while without finding a satisfactory explanation, Tang Fang decided to let it go. After all, the benefits he had gained this time were immense. Why obsess over what he couldn’t obtain when he already had so much?

He had mastered the Epsilon language and gained full control of the ruins. From geothermal nuclear fusion technology to quantum-level torque regulation and catalysis, and finally to Element Zero refining processes, he had copied and stored an entire technological tree. Once he accumulated enough power and secured his own planet, this cutting-edge technology would serve as the foundation for his rise to dominance.

In the age of interstellar civilization, what mattered most? Energy! Technology!

Technology represented superior military and economic strength, forming the bedrock of any rising power. But energy was the cornerstone of that cornerstone. While humanity had deciphered controlled nuclear fusion technology from Epsilon ruins, practical applications remained limited. Humanity’s reactors were bulky and inefficient, still reliant on large-scale nuclear plants. For instance, powering a medium-sized space station covering nearly a million square meters required 15% of its total volume dedicated solely to nuclear reactors and associated equipment—not to mention the additional manpower and resources needed for maintenance, operation, and fuel transportation.

Harnessing solar energy? That was even less appealing—a solution neither efficient nor reliable. Many space stations were located at the edges of star systems, where sunlight carried little thermal energy by the time it reached them. Even stations closer to stars faced challenges with solar panels spanning thousands of meters, whose energy conversion rates were abysmal. Moreover, solar arrays were vulnerable to cosmic hazards like solar storms and asteroid collisions, which could result in catastrophic losses.

The Epsilon method of utilizing geothermal energy, however, was far safer and more efficient. The continuous nuclear fission occurring within a planet’s core released energy far beyond anything human engineering could achieve. Furthermore, Epsilon technology allowed for precise manipulation of the fission process by injecting different catalysts, enabling acceleration or deceleration of the reaction. This made their system controllable, highly efficient, and secure.

As for the isotopes created by infusing high-purity Element Zero with energy through catalysis, they contained unimaginable amounts of power. For example, a cubic meter of crystallized isotopes, when converted by specialized equipment, could supply enough energy to operate a medium-sized space station for three months.

What did this mean? Using this isotope-based energy source would free up significant space, reduce labor and resource consumption, allow for heavier warships, enable the deployment of higher-powered energy weapons, and facilitate the construction of impenetrable defensive systems. It might even make interstellar travel possible for entire planets.

Since arriving on Planet Namie, Tang Fang had attempted to contact the zergling responsible for killing Wei Haitao, but no matter how hard he tried, he received no response. This indicated that his abilities had a range limit—perhaps within a star system or a light-year. Beyond that threshold, he would lose the ability to sense and control his units.

As his strength grew, future confrontations with the imperial fleet seemed inevitable. He couldn’t risk bringing Tang Lin and Tang Yun into battle—it was far too dangerous. The best option was to find a safe haven for them.

Send them to another nation? No. He was tired of entrusting his fate—and the lives of his loved ones—to others. What was “safety”? True safety meant taking control of one’s destiny. Someday, he would build an unassailable stronghold, and this advanced geothermal energy extraction technology would serve as the solid foundation for that towering fortress.

"Tang Fang, Tang Fang! What are you thinking about?"

A sudden shake brought him back to reality. Looking up, he saw Housen waving his fingers in front of him, shouting excitedly like a housewife who had just found her long-lost cucumber. "OH MY GOD, look at this! My wounds—they’re completely healed!"

"Well, good for you," Tang Fang began, but then stopped abruptly. Housen’s fingers had been slashed by the threads of light and hadn’t been treated with medical adhesive. By all logic, they shouldn’t have healed so quickly.

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