Space Odyssey from Abandoned Mining Space Station

Chapter 802 - 237: Ultimate Power (Part 4)

Chen Ming estimated it might take a few days, but not too long.

Today, the research equipment needed for the Synchronous Accelerator Core was transported here.

It was delivered through a transfer station previously set up by Bai Quan.

After the previous events, Bai Quan has been continuously optimizing various situations on Chen Ming’s side, striving to ensure safety.

That’s perfect, with the timing staggered, the deep optimization of the Synchronous Accelerator Core and the activity capabilities of special combat units can be conducted together.

Time flies quickly.

In the blink of an eye, a week passed.

The requirement for the "activity" of special combat units based on Chen Ming’s design took slightly longer than Chen Ming anticipated.

This is because Chen Ming, after optimizing to the predetermined level, pondered whether further optimization could be achieved.

Thus, he spent a few more days on deep maintenance.

The extra days proved to be highly effective.

The ultimate minimum size of the flesh mass was adjusted to around three meters by Chen Ming.

And under this premise, the overall capabilities did not significantly decrease.

In fact, the convenience brought by reduced size outweighed the slight combat capability difference from the original size.

This is precisely the special combat unit Chen Ming desired.

Moreover, on the day the "activity" design for special combat units was completed,

Chen Ming continued reading the report Bai Quan diligently sent every day.

During the past week, Bai Quan initiated new actions.

He commenced internal disciplinary operations.

He publicly disclosed all financial statements and administrative documents of the Fourteenth Legion Branch to the main legion headquarters.

In secret, Bai Quan meticulously calculated every account within the Fourteenth Legion and laid it out for everyone to see.

Chen Ming was well aware of what this implied.

The entire Fourteenth Legion Branch was arresting people everywhere, and everyone who committed mistakes was taken down without exception.

This even included some of Bai Quan’s own personnel.

A few staff members on Chen Ming’s side were also taken away and never appeared again.

Their positions were promptly filled by clear-identity people seemingly transferred from the headquarters, with work continuing unobstructed.

Presumably, other places were the same.

Although Chen Ming was unconcerned, others seemed somewhat worried.

Moreover, Bai Quan’s approach aggravated the already buzzing public opinion, keeping the heat of the issue high and intensifying the criticisms against him.

Chen Ming specifically inquired about it.

In response, Bai Quan claimed that everything was under control and would soon be resolved.

So, Chen Ming did not question further.

He continued to immerse himself in his research.

Apparently, until Bai Quan resolves this matter, all other issues must be set aside.

Thus, the new demands for the combat units of the Insect Race naturally surfaced before Chen Ming.

Combat.

Having met needs for survival and activity, combat became the final condition to satisfy.

Based on the preceding foundation,

the basic melee combat capability of special Insect Race units requires no further elaboration, as this is the most powerful attribute of the Insect Race.

Moreover, although spiritual energy reinforcement from the Insect Queen wasn’t considered in Chen Ming’s design, it is certainly indispensable during actual operations.

The original physical strength to resist plasma in coordination with Insect Queen’s spiritual energy, exceeding the strength of Pure Sky Steel, is no longer a problem.

Even materials considered weaker among special materials can be surpassed completely.

For instance, the electric saw made from special materials, which Chen Ming has carried around for ages.

It’s made from one of the comparatively weaker strength materials in special materials, typically able to cut the rear armor of a Cruiser, but not the front.

Nonetheless, the Cruiser’s rear armor is still armor, signifying its value, a testament to Sinda Corporation’s wealth.

Thus, possessing body strength surpassing that of this electric saw, the melee combat capability of special combat units is indisputable.

With such a foundation, Chen Ming doesn’t plan to add excessive attack methods.

Three are sufficient.

The most important large-scale attack means, plasma, needs no explanation.

Among the other two methods, one chosen by Chen Ming is [Parasite].

This ability proves highly effective against the Mechanical Race.

Since Chen Ming cannot indirectly control the Mechanical Race via Dusk or other means, he must do it himself, giving the parasite considerable value.

The final method pertains to cooperation with other units of the Insect Race using the Fungal Mat.

In truth, calling these two attack methods is inaccurate, since the parasite isn’t exactly an attack, and the Fungal Mat is more a fundamental ability of current Insect Race units.

Thus, Chen Ming’s designed special combat unit exhibits notable simplicity upon closer examination.

Extreme physical strength combined with plasma for ultimate destruction—this is precisely what Chen Ming desires.