However, construction wouldn't commence immediately. The R&D department needed to analyze the harvested materials and develop a new alloy to enhance the ship's durability and efficiency. With the ship's unparalleled computational power, simulations and testing were completed within minutes.
These types of alloys were quite simple and basic, so the process didn't take much time—especially with the Obliterator's immense computational capabilities and the Transcendent-grade alloy testing modules.
Just as I had anticipated, the team announced their breakthrough within half an hour. They had developed a new alloy—a perfect blend of tetrataenite, titanium, and tungsten.
Named Tetniten, it was a marvel of engineering, combining exceptional strength, lightweight properties, and resistance to extreme conditions.
The refineries quickly switched to producing Tetniten based on the specifications provided by the R&D team. Once the alloy was ready, it was teleported directly to the inner shipyard storage facilities. There, the advanced Transcendent Dark Molecular Printers—capable of constructing entire starships layer by layer with molecular precision—were activated.
They began transforming Tetniten from its raw form to the molecular level, initiating the production process, starting with the skeletal hull of the ship.
I watched as the printers began fabricating the hulls and critical components of two new Antares-Class Battleships, they worked effortlessly to bring the designs to life.
Despite the impressive speed and efficiency of the process, I knew these ships wouldn't match the quality of the original Antares ships. The first pair had been crafted with superior materials and enhanced with advanced upgrades that my current resources couldn't replicate.
Still, these new ships would serve as a formidable addition to my growing fleet. As I monitored the progress from the command center, I allowed myself a moment of satisfaction. The construction of my fleet was underway, and with every step, my plans inched closer to fruition.
While the fleet's operations proceeded seamlessly, I kept myself equally occupied. Using the ship's advanced Deep Sleep Learning Module, I embarked on a journey to absorb the vast repository of technological knowledge stored within the ship's systems.
The Deep Sleep Learning Module was an incredible device, allowing me to assimilate knowledge at ten times normal speed while I slept. Each night, I immersed myself in this accelerated learning process, my subconscious mind processing layers of data and complex concepts.
The Red Empress monitored my progress closely, ensuring everything remained on schedule and providing evening briefings to keep me updated on the ship's operations.
Despite the efficiency of the system, I quickly realized the enormity of the task. Even after a full month of intensive sessions, I had barely assimilated 25% of the knowledge and technologies stored within the database.
Some were so advanced they felt almost incomprehensible, pushing the boundaries of my intellect and understanding.
And yet, I had no choice but to keep going. The knowledge within this database wasn't just valuable—it was essential. Knowing the vast pile of technology stored in my mind would certainly be handy for future purposes.
Who knows? I might even receive an ability through a mission that allows me to create something out of thin air.
Shaking myself from fantasy, I began another session of absorbing the knowledge.
This was just the beginning.
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While the fleet's operations proceeded seamlessly, I kept myself equally occupied. Utilizing the ship's advanced Deep Sleep Learning Module, I embarked on an ambitious journey to absorb the vast repository of technological knowledge stored within the ship's systems.
The Deep Sleep Learning Module was a marvel of innovation, enabling knowledge assimilation at ten times the normal speed during sleep. Each night, I immersed myself in this accelerated learning process, my subconscious mind tirelessly processing intricate data and complex concepts.
The Red Empress monitored my progress closely, providing evening briefings on the ship's operations and ensuring my learning schedule stayed on track.
Despite the system's efficiency, I soon grasped the enormity of the task I had undertaken. After a full month of intensive sessions, I had assimilated only 25% of the database's knowledge.
It wasn't just that the technologies were incomprehensible or pushed the boundaries of my intellect—though they certainly did. The real challenge lay in their sheer vastness, both in number and diversity. Each field contained layers of complexity, interwoven with countless variations and applications.
It was only now that I truly realized the extent of the advanced technology I had accumulated. The deeper I delved, the more I understood that my repository wasn't just a collection of futuristic knowledge—it was a near-infinite well of innovation, waiting to be explored.
Despite my relentless efforts, I had barely scratched the surface, and that realization only fueled my determination further.
In addition to my studies, I found myself frequently engaged in meetings with key figures such as Knight Commander Emma and other fleet leaders. These interactions made one thing abundantly clear—the pressing need for a well-defined chain of command. Though future expansion would eventually necessitate such a structure, the issue was already critical in the present.
For even the most basic tasks, fleet leaders had to seek my direct approval before proceeding. This constant need for clearance, even for minor operational decisions, highlighted a major inefficiency. I couldn't afford to be bogged down by trivial matters when my focus was needed elsewhere.
Recognizing this, I knew I had to decentralize operations by implementing a structured framework—one that would streamline decision-making while ensuring ultimate authority still rested with me.
This system would not only relieve me of unnecessary micromanagement but also establish a clear hierarchy, allowing my subordinates to act efficiently within their designated roles.
Thus, I dedicated time to designing a power structure for my fleet—one that would serve as the foundation that would evolve and be the foundation for my future empire.
A few days later, during a pivotal meeting, I unveiled the new organizational framework.
At its core was the Imperial Guard, led by Knight Grandmaster Emma, who was entrusted with safeguarding me and serving as the cornerstone of my security.
I also established a specialized chain of command for the Imperial Guards, a prestigious and elite unit tasked with my protection and the enforcement of my authority. As the Imperial Commander, I held ultimate control over the Imperial Guards, with the power to appoint their members personally.
At the helm of this formidable force was the Imperial Guard Commander, a position entrusted to Knight Grandmaster Emma. Her leadership was integral to maintaining the unit's discipline, loyalty, and operational effectiveness. The Imperial Guards were not merely bodyguards; they symbolized the might and authority of my rule, forming a crucial pillar of my expanding empire.