Chapter 3 The Discovery of Colonizable Galaxies

On the outskirts of the Beta Galaxy, three light years away from the home galaxy, a flash of light appeared in the empty space, and a silver-white spaceship suddenly appeared with lightning.

"Calling Sith Space Station No. 1, this is the Empire 001 Interstellar Exploration Research Ship. We have arrived at the Beta Galaxy and are about to launch a galaxy exploration activity. Please instruct us whether to launch an exploration activity."

"Calling Sith Space Station No. 1, we have received your request, and exploration is allowed! Exploration is allowed! Over." After receiving the order to explore, the exploration ship ignited its main engine and slowly drove towards the nearest Beta I planet.

"Deviate to the left 1 degree, the main thruster is turned off, the deceleration thruster is turned on, the spacecraft has successfully entered the Beta I orbit, turn on the planetary scanner, and release the exploration drone." The lower abdomen of the exploration spacecraft slowly opened to both sides, and a radar probe extended from it, followed by ten streamlined exploration drones.

The flying drones started the main engine in space and dispersed towards the Beta I planet.

Nine days had passed. In the dining room of the spaceship, several researchers sat together automatically after dinner.

"After detection, Beta I and Beta III are completely barren planets, without any rare minerals, no atmosphere, and no signs of life."

"Yes, it was a bad start. I didn't expect that these planets didn't even have the most commonly used minerals, only a large amount of iron ore, but iron ore is not of much use to the empire, and iron ore cannot be made into the mineral materials needed by the empire. Alas."

"We have failed His Majesty's high hopes. If we can't find useful resources on the next few planets, we will be ashamed to return to Sith!"

"Instead of sighing there, we might as well explore the next planet and don't let His Majesty down!" Wang Xinyu, the scientist in charge of this exploration, came behind them and put the plate heavily on the table.

Several researchers looked at each other and lowered their heads. They didn't dare to act rashly. They put the plates in the plate recycling area and hurried back to their respective jobs.

Ten days later, the exploration ship arrived above Beta II. Everyone was shocked by the scenery in front of them. This was a planet surrounded by a blue ocean, like a huge blue crystal, with islands scattered among them.

The excited researchers launched all the drones on the spacecraft. A few seconds later, fifty drones plunged into the atmosphere with tail flames.

Two days after arriving at Beta II, several messages were sent from the research ship to the Sith planet

"Call the command center, there is an amazing discovery!"

"We have discovered alien life on the planet Beta II!"

"This is the first time in history that a life form completely different from that of Sith has been discovered!"

"This discovery can shut up those stupid people in the country who think that 'Sith is the only life planet in the universe'."

"Although these alien lives do not have high intelligence, it may not be long before we can meet them."

Soon after the Sith No. 1 space station received the message from the Empire 001 exploration ship, Li Mingze also received this great good news.

Based on the core idea of ​​"everything I see belongs to my king" (grabbing territory), His Majesty Li Mingze decided to carry out the first colonization operation in the history of the empire!

"Exploration and research ship No. 001, this is the Empire No. 1 Space Command Center. His Majesty orders you to immediately conduct the most detailed exploration of Beta II. The empire will formulate the first colonization plan based on the information you provide!"

The exploration ship that received the order lowered its orbit, and 20 researchers wearing power armor flew towards Beta II on a silver lander.

The thrusters at the bottom of the lander sprayed flames downward, reducing the impact force during landing. The lander landed smoothly at the landing point. The hatch opened with a creaking sound. Several accompanying guards wearing power armor and holding Gauss rifles rushed out first. After confirming safety, the researchers behind them walked out of the lander one after another and began to build a forward exploration base.

There was a reason why they landed here, because through the detection of drones, they found that there was a very regular metal signal buried underground here, which was very likely to be the wreckage of an alien spacecraft.

With a bang, several beams of light shot out from the dark corridor, and then several small metal balls flew in from the broken hole. After detecting safety, five people in power armor jumped down from the opening. After several days of excavation, the forward team finally dug out the wreckage of the spacecraft and cut open a piece of hull armor. Several people slowly moved towards the room suspected to be the control console under the path of the metal ball.

Soon they found that the entire spacecraft was empty. It should be shelved for too long, and some weak objects had turned into ashes.

"Captain, the control console here can still be used! Come and have a look!" An exploration team member waved his hand and shouted. In front of him was an oval display, which emitted a faint blue light after being touched.

In Li Mingze's office, Tianyi was reporting the latest progress of the Beta II planet.

"Your Majesty, we have discovered a spacecraft of an ancient alien civilization on Planet Beta II."

"From what we have explored, these aliens seem to be a kind of six-limbed 'mammal'. They call themselves the Irisson Alliance and have controlled this area of ​​the galaxy a million years ago. But in the end they were infected with a virus called the 'Javoan Plague'."

"This virus led to the annihilation of their race. Although they developed a vaccine at the last moment, the few remaining healthy people were also infected with the plague, and no one survived. We have obtained the relevant technology for the vaccine, Our medical technology can be partially improved through research.”

"In addition, the virogen of the Jawoan Plague has also been included in the confidential item storage warehouse. Your Majesty may use it in the future!"

Li Mingze nodded and arranged for the shipyard to start building the second construction ship. The first construction ship had already set off towards the Beta system. Before starting the colonization, the infrastructure construction of another galaxy must also be carried out first.

In addition, the home galaxy will not be left behind, and construction will begin. All entertainment activities will be suspended first. The residents will complete the construction first and then entertain.

At the same time, a large number of embezzlement and bribery of imperial officials were turned over to the state treasury, and accidents occurred to these people inexplicably. Afterwards, a large number of young officials loyal to His Majesty Li Mingze were quickly promoted. The empire, which was originally as old as twilight, seemed to be rejuvenated and full of youth and vitality.

Large sums of money flowed into the national treasury, and were soon allocated by Li Mingze to build large-scale mines and factories on the planet. In his words, he drained every ounce of potential of the mother planet to accelerate development, and then plundered other galaxies to give back to the Home planet, what a perfect development plan, he was amazed at his own cleverness.

"Tianyi informs us that from now on, all those guilty of theft or above will be sent to labor camps and sent to the colonies to mine! To make parts! Until they die of old age! Anyone who demonstrates for them must be dangerous elements and potential criminals who have not been successfully brainwashed. All elements will be sent to indoctrination camps for intensive brainwashing!”

Li Mingze crossed his legs on his desk with satisfaction. As long as he continued to develop normally, he would soon be able to accumulate enough capital to destroy the fleet, and he would no longer have to guard the three frigates that were there when he crossed over.

ps: Because of the special characteristics of minerals and energy, they are used as currencies, just like Chinese coins can also be used in some small countries.