"This is a dwarf planet. Although it is relatively far from the star of our star system, due to certain natural internal structures of the planet, it qualifies as a sub-mass habitable planet.
While it can support human life, cultivating edible crops and raising livestock here is quite difficult. As a result, after the first wave of colonists settled here for a period, no one else ever came. Gradually, it became an abandoned planet.
After Wan'er's screening, this location was ultimately chosen as the most suitable place to settle the Dwarf race.
Additionally, not far from here is the interstellar frontier space. Since one side borders the interstellar frontier and the other is an asteroid belt, this route is even less likely to be chosen in the already sparsely traveled Fierce Dragon Star System.
This makes the interstellar frontier space on the other side also suitable for constructing a Stargate," Zhao Chen explained from the side.
This was the location he and Zhao Wan'er had decided upon after careful discussion.
On one hand, it could accommodate the Dwarf race; on the other, it allowed for the construction of a Stargate.
It perfectly met Zhao Chen's requirements.
"Arrange for the T2 Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship to conduct repair work on the T3 Blizzard here. Afterward, proceed to the Stargate construction site to begin the first phase of the Stargate project," Zhao Chen instructed a succubus beside him.
"Understood, Commander," the succubus replied obediently with a nod before heading off to carry out the task.
This succubus was very young, standing only about 1.4 meters tall. Zhao Chen actually had quite a deep impression of her.
Her name was Bessie. She was among the dozen or so succubi who had been the first to express her desire to stay and not leave the Fierce Dragon Fleet.
Perhaps because she knew what she wanted, Succubus Bessie worked very hard. Her talent might not have been as exceptional as Lilith's or Aili's, but she was dedicated to her work and demonstrated her value.
With both Lilith and Aili unable to spare the time, Bessie was assigned to Zhao Chen's side, temporarily serving as his Secretary Officer.
After giving his instructions, Zhao Chen took Annie and descended onto the dwarf planet via shuttle.
The first and second batches, totaling one hundred thousand Dwarves, had already been settled on this planet. Relying on their exceptionally strong hands-on abilities, they had already built a 'city' here.
At the very least, there were no issues with housing. As for food, Zhao Chen had provided them with a supply of nutrition meals, ensuring there would be no problems with their diet for the next few months.
Here, there was also a group of half-beast female starship crew members responsible for 'overseeing' these Dwarves.
"Brother!" Zhao Wan'er, accompanied by a squad of half-beast soldiers, greeted Zhao Chen the moment he stepped off the shuttle.
"How are things here?" Zhao Chen looked at the 'city' before him. The dwellings were constructed from rubble. Although somewhat crude, the Dwarves seemed to be living quite comfortably within them.
In the distance, on the ground, the framework of an industrial base under construction was already rising, alongside the foundation of a space elevator.
These were all preparations for transforming this place into an industrial base in the future.
Completed components and modules could be transported to near-earth orbit via the space elevator, making the process more convenient and efficient.
In the future, some industrial bases could also be constructed in near-earth orbit, as building certain large component modules would be more suitable in the space environment.
Zhao Wan'er replied, "The dwarves are very obedient to management. As long as there is sufficient food, there are basically no issues."
"Take us in for a tour," Zhao Chen said.
"Follow me," Zhao Wan'er led the way, guiding Zhao Chen and the others through this dwarf city.
Along the way, Annie kept looking around as if searching for something.
Zhao Chen glanced at Zhao Wan'er beside him, and she immediately understood her brother's meaning.
"Annie, your family has been assigned to a better residence up ahead," Zhao Wan'er pointed to a house in front.
Annie was taken aback for a moment, then looked at the commander.
Zhao Chen smiled and nodded at her.
Annie immediately ran over quickly.
Although it was called a residence, it was actually a house built of stone. Pushing open the door, Annie saw her younger siblings.
"Annie, big sister!" The youngest brother happily spread his arms upon seeing Annie.
Annie looked at her two youngest brothers and one younger sister.
"Where are Mother and your sister Nana?" Annie scanned the house but couldn't find her mother or her second sister, Nana.
"Sister Nana went to work at the factory with Mother. Although those beastman sisters said we could receive free nutrition meals for the first month after arriving here, Mother and Sister Nana still volunteered to go to the factory to help with work," the third eldest sister said obediently and sensibly.
Hearing this, Annie felt relieved.
At least she knew her mother and siblings were living well here.
At that moment, Zhao Chen looked around at the dwarf city and the nearly one hundred thousand dwarves, already forming a series of plans in his mind.
He had already devised a way to make full use of these dwarves.
After inspecting the city where the dwarves lived, Zhao Chen gave Annie a day off.
He then returned to the T3 Blizzard.
On the bridge, he worked with the succubus Bessie to draft something.
This document signified that the Fierce Dragon Fleet would enter a new era.
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In the dwarf city
After finishing work, Annie's mother and second sister, Nana, returned home to find Annie playing with her younger siblings. The family reunion was filled with excitement and joy.
Annie also took out the natural food she had exchanged using her own food allowance standard and shared it with her younger siblings.
Previously, on the interstellar transport ship, her younger siblings had enjoyed this kind of food. Once they tasted its deliciousness, they had been longing for it ever since.
"Annie, bringing food to us like this... won't it affect your work in the fleet?" Annie's mother looked at her daughter with concern.
Annie shook her head and said, "Our commander is very kind and treats us extremely well. Although I bring this food secretly, the commander actually knows and tacitly allows my actions. Otherwise, do you really think I could take this food off the starship?"
"That's good, that's good. Now that you're living well under your commander, we're happy to see it. Such a good opportunity is hard to come by, so you must seize it," Annie's mother said with emotion.
"Mom, don't worry. Not only will I live well myself, but I'll also make sure our whole family lives well."
When the time comes and my stubborn father arrives, our whole family can live happily here.
"Mom, try this beef, it's delicious!" Annie brought a piece of beef to her mother's mouth.
At this table of natural food, if Annie hadn't actively served her mother, she would only eat the rice in front of her.
"Mmm... you eat, you should eat." Annie's mother declined, but under Annie's insistence, she still took a bite.
Just then, the streets outside suddenly became lively.
Many voices could be heard discussing.
"What's going on?" Annie and her family curiously went outside, where they saw several projected light images appearing in several city squares, surrounded by a group of Dwarves.
"Uncle, what's happening?" Annie's mother stopped the Dwarf uncle living next door and asked.
"Good news! Great news! I heard that the Galaxy lord of this Star System we're in is officially starting to recruit employees and Starship Crew.
As long as you work! Not only can you receive Nutrition Meals, but you'll also get a salary!
The benefits are really good!" the Dwarf uncle said excitedly.