Location: Stardawn Observatory – Low Earth Orbit
Bai Chen stood at the panoramic window of the NovaVerse Orbital Station, watching Earth slowly rotate below. Behind him, the floor was crafted from transparent alloy, giving the sensation of walking on stars. The atmosphere was silent—weightless, majestic, absolute.
He was no longer just the richest man on Earth.
He was the Emperor of Space.
System Notification: Stellar Conquest Arc – Activated
🪐 Mission: Expand NovaVerse influence into space civilizations and interstellar markets
– Objective 1: Establish trade routes with orbital colonies and satellite nations
– Objective 2: Investigate unidentified alien signals intercepted by Satellite Aurelia
– Objective 3: Deploy first interstellar diplomatic envoy
💎 Unlockable Reward: "Celestial Sovereign" Trait – Authority beyond Earth's jurisdiction
🔒 Bonus Mission: First Contact Protocol (Pending Signal Verification)
Scene: Interstellar Briefing Chamber – NovaVerse Orbital HQ
Su Yiran, now Chief Diplomatic Commander, displayed a holomap featuring trade routes forming between Earth's orbital ring and Mars' private mining colonies.
"We've secured 40% control of satellite bandwidth," she reported. "The remaining 60% is fragmented across rogue corporations and silent zones."
Ye Qingyue added, "Satellite Aurelia intercepted a repeating frequency from the Oort Cloud. Non-human encryption. Possibly alien."
Tang Xinyi, wearing a labcoat designed for zero-G, whispered, "If it's real… we're not alone."
Lin Yuwei's arm rested on her sidearm. "If they're hostile, we're ready."
Bai Chen nodded. "Then let the conquest begin."
System Alert: Incoming Unidentified Signal
📡 Origin: Deep space – Quadrant X47-Delta
🔊 Signal Content: Unknown binary cluster… repeating pattern
🧬 AI Auriel Translation 7% Complete
– Message fragment detected:
"WE… SEE… YOUR… ASCENT… BAI CHEN"
Everyone froze.
Xinyi murmured, "They… know your name?"
Qingyue's face turned serious. "That's not just surveillance. That's recognition."
New Mission Unlocked: First Contact Protocol – INITIATE
🛸 Objective: Prepare a diplomatic envoy to establish peaceful contact
– Build Orbital Envoy Vessel "Starlight Sovereign"
– Select lead envoy (Queen role selection)
– Decide: Diplomacy, Caution, or Domination
⏳ Countdown: 72 hours before full alien signal reveals its purpose
Scene: Starlight Sovereign Dock – 48 Hours Later
The flagship vessel—Starlight Sovereign—sat docked in NovaBay-01, designed with sleek curvature, adaptive gravity chambers, and an AI navigation core powered by Auriel.
The interior gleamed with NovaVerse branding—gold, black, and crystal blue.
Bai Chen addressed his queens in the command chamber.
"Only one of you can lead this first envoy mission," he said. "The galaxy is watching. This isn't just business—it's destiny."
One by one, they stepped forward:
Su Yiran: "I can speak the language of law, logic, and peace. If they want a treaty, I'll write the first interstellar contract."
Ye Qingyue: "We don't know who—or what—they are. I'll decipher their science, map their strategy, and stay two steps ahead."
Lin Yuwei: "If they're a threat, I'll protect our people. I was born for war, even among the stars."
Tang Xinyi: "If they are lost or lonely… they might just need someone to understand them."
Bai Chen stepped forward, torn but resolute.
He looked at Tang Xinyi.
"You'll lead the mission."
The other queens nodded in agreement. She blushed with quiet strength.
"I'll represent us… not as conquerors. But as proof that humanity, even born from betrayal, can love—and rise."
System Update: Envoy Assignment Complete
✅ Lead Envoy: Tang Xinyi
🌠 Title Gained: "Celestial Emissary"
🌌 Mission Progress: 33%
📩 Incoming Transmission (Partial Decoding):
"...OUR TIME… IS LIMITED… YOUR ASCENT… THREATENS… THE OLD ORDER…"
Scene: Final Moments Before Departure
Bai Chen stood beside Xinyi at the boarding ramp. The ship's engines glowed softly, preparing for interstellar warp.
He took her hand and whispered, "No matter how far you go—know that your heart… is my anchor."
She smiled. "And yours is my star."
He kissed her gently—under a halo of starlight—before the ramp closed.
The Starlight Sovereign launched into the dark… toward destiny.
System Update: Stellar Arc—Chapter 1 Complete
🌟 Next Chapter: First Contact
– Alien civilization confirmed
– Unknown faction: "The Star Tribunal"
💎 New Trait to Unlock: "Universal Emperor" – Ruler of Earth & Recognized Power in the Cosmos
📡 Signal Strength: 68%
💘 Relationship Status:
– Su Yiran: 100%
– Ye Qingyue: 100%
– Lin Yuwei: 100%
– Tang Xinyi: 100% (Now Ascending Bond)