188: Utilization of Star God Fragments

In the aftermath of the startling success of Operation Sweet Cage, another long-shelved research project, once classified as absolute taboo due to its extreme danger, was put back on the agenda by Han Zhe.

Deep within the Necron technology database lay records concerning star god fragmentss. These ancient beings, originating from the dawn of the universe and representing the personification of physical laws, were once the foundation of the Necron Dynasty's rise and the root of its ultimate curse.

The downfall of the Szarekh, Ouroska, and Thanatos Dynasties left the Human Federation with several star god fragmentss that had not been consumed during the dynastic wars or were sealed deep within Tomb Worlds. They remained in a state of deep hibernation, like solidified starlight, preserved within the strictest Necron seals, silently awaiting awakening or utilization.

"The C'tan are personified projections of the laws of the material universe." The Chief Technologist called up the dusty data, his voice trembling slightly with awe and greed. "They are completely immune to the Warp and possess absolute dominion over reality. Gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force—in the presence of a C'tan, these fundamental constants of the universe can be rewritten at will. If we can analyze and utilize these shards..."

"The risks," Han Zhe interrupted him. "The deal between the Necrons and the C'tan ultimately led to the stripping of their souls and the cursing of their race. How do we ensure we don't repeat that mistake?"

"Deduction of the star god fragments utilization plan is complete," the adjudicator's voice intervened. "Core strategy: no deals, no cooperation, and no awakening of their independent personas. Treat them solely as special physical phenomena and aggregates of high-density energy laws. Using our mature material technology and Vacuum Zero-Point Energy technology, we will perform non-interactive, unidirectional analysis and energy extraction upon them."

"Specific path: 1. Place the star god fragments in an environment of absolute isolation composed of multiple layers of Void Barriers and Necron Phase Seals, cutting off all channels for establishing a connection with any external consciousness. 2. Continuously irradiate the shard with high-energy zero-point energy beams to stimulate passive energy release and law fluctuations. 3. Utilize our improved Gods Flask Units to capture and decompose these dissipated energy and law fragments, converting them into physical constant modulation technology or ultra-high-density energy sources for engineering applications. 4. The entire process will be controlled by automated systems and the adjudicator logic core; no human individual is permitted to have direct conscious contact with the shard."

"Success rate and risks?"

"Estimated success rate for pure energy extraction: 72%. Estimated success rate for law analysis: 55%. Risk: The shard may produce reactive, non-personalized resistance or energy rampages during the extraction process; multiple emergency sealing protocols must be preset. Long-term risk: If handled improperly, it may induce the remaining C'tan instincts within the shard to produce weak directional reactions; continuous monitoring is required. Any attempt at personalized contact must be absolutely prohibited."

"Approved." Han Zhe remained silent for a long time before finally giving the order. "Launch 'Project Dawnlight.' The goal: transform the star god fragmentss from the root of a curse into our shield and spear against the the cold observer."

Thus, in the deepest ultra-isolated experimental field of Ark-1, encased within layers of Void Barriers, Necron Phase Seals, Space-time anchoring fields, and the newly developed Zero-point energy interference layers, the Human Federation's scientists began their non-interactive analysis and extraction of the star god fragmentss.

The process was far more difficult than anticipated. Even in a state of deep hibernation without persona awakening, the star god fragmentss exhibited an instinctive, almost physical law-like resistance to any form of active utilization.

When the high-energy zero-point energy beams struck the shard, most of the energy was deflected or absorbed by an invisible law-shield on its surface, with only a tiny fraction dissipating as weak, unstable law fluctuations.

However, the Human Federation never lacked patience. After nearly two years of repeated trials, countless parameter tweaks, and continuous optimization by the adjudicator's massive computing power, the first fragment of pure Gravity modulation law, successfully stripped and converted from a star god fragments, was injected into the experimental eternal-class titan ship's main cannon prototype.

When this main cannon, named Starfall, was fired during testing, the target was an uninhabited, worthless metallic asteroid about three hundred kilometers in diameter. There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a faint ripple, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, sweeping across the target area.

In the next second, the core gravitational constant of that asteroid was locally and temporarily altered. Its own gravitational field instantly lost balance, unable to maintain its original structure. Under its own immense pressure, it silently and rapidly collapsed and crushed inward like a ball of paper crumpled by an invisible giant hand, ultimately condensing into an ultra-high-density metal sphere less than ten meters in diameter. Subsequently, unable to maintain this imposed, unnatural state, it completely evaporated in a violent release of energy.

The testing grounds were deathly silent. Everyone, including Han Zhe, was shocked by this near-miraculous method of destruction. This wasn't energy bombardment or armor penetration; this was a temporary rewriting of the fundamental rules of the universe, a decree issued with the authority of a creator: 'This object shall be destroyed.'

"star god fragmentss..." the Chief Technologist murmured, "We have grasped a finger of God."

"Not a god," Han Zhe's voice was low and firm. "A tool. A new tool for us to combat higher-level existences."

"Order: Elevate Project Dawnlight to the highest priority. Under the premise of absolute safety, deepen the analysis and extraction of other law domains of the star god fragmentss. Complete the engineering and miniaturization of the Starfall main cannon and its derivatives as soon as possible, and equip them across the main fleet."

"Simultaneously, conduct cross-research between C'tan law modulation technology, Vacuum Zero-Point Energy technology, and space-time anchoring technology. We need a complete ultimate defense and strike system based on the rules of the material universe itself, capable of countering any high-dimensional existence, including the the cold observer."

"Also, accelerate the analysis of Slaanesh's avatar." Han Zhe turned his gaze toward the Tomb of Time, where the broken yet still mystery-filled divine remains were imprisoned. "Its manipulation of emotions and perception of desire might provide unexpected points of comparison for us to understand the the cold observer's non-personalized scrutiny and calibration mechanisms."