Survival of the Stars: Rise of the Fourth Scourge

"Why don't you see the Tech Priest?"

Looking up at the bridge, Li Meng asked the servo skull:

Servoskull: "The tech-priests are dormant."

Hearing this, Li Meng waved his hand slightly.

"Wake up some tech-priests, it's time to get this ship moving."

Tech Priests are priests of the Mechanicus Cult in Warhammer 40.

Similar to scientists and engineers, they control all the technology of the empire.

Li Meng had long since discovered that the ship was not moving.

Floating quietly in the dark universe.

The bridge is so big, and the degree of intelligence is low.

He could not handle such a large ship by himself.

The servo skull turned and floated away...

【You are the pioneers and the successors of the fire of civilization, please spread the fire of life throughout the galaxy】

[World mission activation, stage 1: meet the following requirements, population: 10, time limit: 5 years, rewards for completing missions, rewards: unknown, mission failure: sent back to Earth]

The golden subtitles appeared again, slowly drifting past Li Meng's eyes.

A world mission, a mission that is simply impossible to complete.

10 people in five years?

Frowning slightly, Li Meng smiled wryly and shook his head.

The system is really difficult for others, except for him, it is impossible for others to complete it.

Even with a population of 5, it is very difficult to increase the population to 10 within five years.

The wry smile on his face disappeared, and Li Meng showed a thoughtful look.

Impossible missions are not issued by the system.

There must be other means of increasing the population than natural birth.

Li Meng thought of the trading mall.

Is there such a commodity as "human" in the trading mall?
Thinking of this, Li Meng opened the communication channel.

Sure enough, as soon as the task was released, the communication channel went upside down.

[Are you kidding me? There are only fifty people on board. How can a population of 10 be achieved in five years?]

[It's outrageous, do you really think of humans as pigs? 】

[Come on, even if it's a pig, it won't be able to give birth to [-] pigs within five years]

[What should I do then?If the mission fails, they will be sent back to Earth. The Earth is already destroyed, so it’s better to just say “kill”]

[This is very unreasonable. Since it saved us, it will definitely not release impossible missions. There must be something we didn't think of]

[Perhaps the trading merchant ships have the "population" we need? 】

【How is it possible that human beings have also become a commodity?】

[No, it’s not impossible, the possibility is very high, I have to go to the trade mall to have a look]

【No money...】

[Since it's trade, it's a trade between you and me. Has anyone been to the trade mall?Please also inform me about the trade mall, brother, thank you in advance]

[How long will it be, it won't be so fast...]

【Let’s find it yourself, it’s better to ask yourself than to ask for help】

……

Informationally, all survivors are on the same page.

At this time at least, the trade mall is still a mysterious place to the survivors.

With a wave of his hand, Li Meng closed the communication channel.

Sitting on the large seat, Li Meng showed a thoughtful look.

If you want to develop the population, you have to find a place to settle down.

Otherwise, the civilians staying in the hibernation pod won't give birth to you.

Only when the material life is satisfied can the offspring be born more effectively.

However, it might be a bit unrealistic to complete the task conditions by natural birth.

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Li Meng put aside the random thoughts in his heart.

Regardless of whether it is realistic or not, we must find a place to stay, and we cannot let civilians fall asleep in the dormant cabin all the time.

"Crack..."

Just then, the hatch to the bridge opened.

Figures in brown-red robes walked in one after another.

They were dressed in reddish-brown robes and hoods.

Looking into the hood, you can see some electronic eyes.

From the robe, you can still see a few mechanical arms sticking out from time to time.

Tech priests, that's who they are.

In Warhammer 40, they are the most loyal believers of the Mechanic Cult of the Human Empire.

As they are, they control the technology of the Imperium of Man.

"Great Prince Regent, tech sage "Donald" is happy to serve you!"

His voice was hoarse, with a strong electromagnetic mechanical sound.

Looking into the hood, you can see two electronic eyes flashing red light.

He is more mechanized than other tech-priests.

Li Meng looked down at his feet.

He no longer has feet, and his entire lower body has been replaced by a machine.

In place of his feet were mechanical tentacles, octopus-like.

a bit permeable...

"Uh... well, let's get this ship moving."

He bent down and saluted Li Meng.

"as you wish……"

He continued forward, standing on the lower steps.

At this time, the technology priests were already in place, standing in front of each control terminal.

Mechanical tentacles protruded from their robes and inserted into some slots on the device.

Soon, only a "buzzing" mechanical roar was heard.

All control terminals turned on, and the bridge became brighter.

Blue holographic screens are also projected from each control terminal.

In the hood of the mechanical priest, the electronic eyes blinked, seeming to communicate.

"Yuanxing is located at the border of an unknown star system, Regent, do we want to enter this star system?"

Donald beside Li Meng suddenly spoke out.

A slightly hoarse voice sounded from the hood.

The screen in front of him suddenly flickered, and a map of the orbits of celestial bodies in the star system jumped out.

Due to the great distances, only seven planets orbiting the star have been explored.

The distance between the star system and the star system is not close, at least a few light-years.

There is a star system in front of you, so there is no reason to look far away.
Without any hesitation, Li Meng ordered: "Let's go!"

……

The universe is vast, boundless, cold and dark.

Outside, the huge Yuanxing floated quietly in the dark universe.

It seems to be moving, and it seems to be still.

There are no celestial bodies around as a reference object, so it is difficult to confirm whether Yuanxing is moving.

As a ship, Yuanxing is not beautiful, it is very bloated.

There are six huge double-decker thrusters in the tail.

The hull is stacked forward along the propeller...

The shape of the whole ship can vaguely show the shadow of a church.

The superstructure has many golden decorations, including skulls, statues, and some symmetrical minaret structures.

The overall color is dark, and the dark Gothic style is extremely strong.

Suddenly, the Yuanxing, which was shrouded in darkness, had some bright lights shining on its huge hull.

Although a vacuum cannot transmit sound, it can make people feel that the hull is shaking.

In the next instant, the tail was seen shining with white light.

The thrusters at the tail of Yuanxing sprayed out a white tail flame hundreds of meters long.

The light of its tail flame is very dazzling in the dark universe, just like a comet.

Under the powerful thrust, the huge hull slowly moved forward...