58: Legendary

Three months later, Fenglang Star.

With the concerted efforts of numerous construction robots, the starship production center was finally completed.

Covering a total area of over 1 million square meters, it had two production lines equipped with high-precision auxiliary power robotic arms and automated processing tables. The construction cost was exorbitant, making it even more advanced than the original laboratory of "Dark Annihilation."

Zhang Huaiyuan had to sell all the ships of the "Wind and Waves" Pirate Group, except for the command ship, to barely scrape together enough money for the various equipment.

After all, with new starships about to be produced, those obsolete ones only had this bit of residual value left to offer.

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyuan was overlooking the entire workshop from the top floor of the "starship production center."

Dozens of power robotic arms were assembling uniform silver alloy plates onto the behemoth in the center. The blue electric arc welding played a beautiful melody unique to industry.

It was 450 meters long in total, and its outer layer was constructed entirely of Transcendent materials.

Zhang Huaiyuan had focused on selecting three Transcendent abilities: "Sturdy," "Regeneration," and "Stealth." It took a full half-month to complete the enchantment of all parts, and its comprehensive defensive capability was already no weaker than G7-grade metal.

For the main weapon, he referenced the "Annihilation" ability possessed by the "Dark Annihilation" Double A-Class Transcendent Qin Mie, giving the main cannon a trace of antimatter properties, naming it the "Small Annihilation Cannon."

In addition to the three main cannons, it was equipped with 16 conventional 730mm caliber railguns, as well as an electrostatic field created by referencing Leios's "Thunderstorm" ability, which could subject enemies within a 100-meter radius to strong electric currents and paralysis effects, preventing them from getting close.

Besides this, the starship's power supply system consisted of twelve high-power nuclear reactors, though two of them were not yet installed.

He planned to design them after making a breakthrough in the technological research on the roots of "Sea Tree Island."

Finally, to avoid potential danger, a small-scale warp system was added to the ship—an improvement designed by Asroth on Blackstone Star, with a deviation of less than 100,000 kilometers within three light-years.

Clatter... Clatter...

The neat and pleasant sound of machinery interlocking came through; the entire starship was finally assembled.

"Master, please name this series of starships."

Asroth appeared right on cue.

"Hmm..."

Zhang Huaiyuan descended via the lift, approached the edge of the starship, and touched the ship's hull with burning eyes.

This was the first starship he had designed and overseen the construction of entirely by himself since arriving in this world; it was extraordinary in both practical and commemorative terms.

At this moment, he finally understood York's mindset a little.

"Let's call it... legend." After thinking for a long time, Zhang Huaiyuan said slowly.

"A great name!"

As soon as the words fell, the lights in the entire starship production center lit up simultaneously, and even the newly completed "legend" command ship flashed its lights twice, as if expressing approval of the name.

"Master, your fame will surely resound throughout the universe, achieving an immortal legend."

Asroth's voice was solemn, as if carrying a unique sense of ritual.

"Alright, enough with the flattery. I'll leave the manufacturing of the remaining legend series assault ships, frigates, and scout ships to you."

Zhang Huaiyuan said with a slight smile.

"Rest assured, Master... However, this legend command ship consumed too many resources; I'm afraid we won't be able to manufacture many more."

"That's true... I had forgotten that the general resource cost of the legend series is twice that of the voyager generation iii, and this command ship alone cost five times as much. Asroth, display the remaining resources."

Zhang Huaiyuan slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing.

"Rare alloys: 5.2 units. Conventional alloys: 30.6 units. Galaxy Beast blood crystals: 372."

"Only enough to manufacture two assault ships... It seems it's time to find some new targets."

Zhang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and asked: "Asroth, is the data on the surrounding area that I asked you to collect ready?"

"Of course, Master. Please look."

A massive star map was projected in front of him, marking the information of various factions, which Zhang Huaiyuan examined one by one.

"Gray Shark Pirate Group".

Location: Planet No. 0117.

General strength configuration: 1 A-Class Transcendent, 3 B-Class Transcendents. Approximately 120 main combat members. Possesses a total of 9 starships, over 300 mechs, no space defense system equipped.

Recommended attack route: Click to view details.

Simulated win rate prediction: 99.82%.

"Mist Pirate Group".

Location: Planet No. 0107.

General strength configuration: 1 Double A-Class Transcendent, 4 A-Class Transcendents, 12 B-Class Transcendents. Approximately 500 main combat members. Possesses a total of 27 starships, over 1300 mechs, equipped with a high-level space defense system.

Recommended attack route: Click to view details.

Simulated win rate prediction: 21.92%.

"Night Blade Pirate Group"...

"Master, these nine are all in relatively nearby areas and are factions familiar with 'Wind and Waves.' Through Tarian and Finn, I can easily intrude into their systems to complete signal shielding and even control their starships."

"Hmm... besides the Double A-Class Transcendent, does this Mist Pirate Group have anything else special? Even including the legend command ship, the win rate is only a little over 21%?"

Zhang Huaiyuan asked, frowning.

He had seen a Double A-Class Transcendent in action, such as Qin Mie of "Dark Annihilation," and it was truly terrifying.

But the performance of the legend command ship was far beyond that of the "voyager generation iii." Even for a Double A-Class Transcendent, if they were caught off guard and restricted by the electrostatic field, the power of the three main cannons would definitely be enough to kill them instantly.

"Master, this win rate calculation includes the probability of being discovered. The Mist Pirate Group is not weak, and the commotion during the battle would be too great, making it easy to be discovered. Furthermore, if a Double A-Class Transcendent is determined to run, we might not be able to stop them. Once they leave the shielded area and notify the outside world, it would be equivalent to failure."

Asroth explained.

"That's true... and Double A-Class Transcendents generally have compatible Transcendent weapons as well."

Zhang Huaiyuan took a look, then reached out and drew a line across the star map.

"Then let's put this target last and proceed in this order."

"An excellent decision. How much force do you intend to dispatch to deal with these pirates this time?"

"Besides looting resources, this time is mainly to test the actual combat capabilities of the starship. Once the remaining two legend series assault ships are finished, they, along with this command ship, should be enough."

Zhang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and added: "However, for the sake of caution, design a strategy for Tarian and Finn to gather the targets, and send the combat robot legion along as well, just in case."

"Master is wise."