The starry sea was boundless.
Amid the dark galactic void, a fleet was slowly advancing.
"The Surveyor has lost contact!"
Looking at the information on the screen before him, the operator turned and reported to the captain standing a short distance behind him. They looked similar to humans, with bodies and limbs. Yet unlike humans, these aliens had long, slender fingers, no hair or noses, and faces that looked as though they wore masks assembled entirely from some kind of bone armor, painted with white patterns.
"I understand."
The captain standing behind the operator nodded. He then returned to the command seat and issued his orders.
"All warships, attention. The Surveyor discovered suspected Rek'Nai Zerg lifeforms in the wandering nebula and launched an attack on them. We have now lost contact with the Surveyor. We will proceed to the target area and investigate this incident! Prepare to depart!"
After saying that, the captain swiftly activated the backup frequency and connected to the rear.
"Report this matter to the Primarch immediately and request support."
"Understood."
After receiving the reply from the rear, the captain nodded as well. Then he looked at the star map before him and swept out a hand.
"Move out!"
"Beep..."
The piercing alarm sounded again. Fang Zheng sat in his chair, coldly staring at the screen before him. At the same time, Iona's voice rang out once more.
"Energy signatures detected ahead. Number: thirty-five... Arrival in ten seconds. Five, four, three, two, one..."
The moment Iona's voice fell silent, everyone saw several streaks of golden light flash across the screen from the distance. Then, a fleet made up of dozens of alien warships appeared before Fang Zheng and the others.
Judging from their appearance, they belonged to the same design style as the warship from before. Even