Federation Year 601.
More than a decade had passed since the first-generation Black Hole Cavity Teleportation Device was tested.
After years of continual improvements to the prototype, its design had finally been finalized five years ago, and mass production had begun.
Though it was called mass production, manufacturing the thing was anything but easy.
Even with the Federation investing considerable manpower and resources, it could only produce three units per year.
Therefore.
For the time being, it could only meet the needs of several important universes. The rest could only wait their turn.
As for plans to equip every legion with one of these devices, or even build dedicated Black Hole Cavity teleportation ships, those would have to be postponed.
Still, for now, the basic needs could be met.
After all, the device's primary purpose at present was still transportation between universes. Militarily, the God-tier Civilizations in the Kunsa Realm were all weak, so there was no immediate urgency.
Speight Universe, Azure Dragon Alliance garrison headquarters.
"General Lin Yu, the Teli Empire has sent us a communication request. They say they wish to discuss a peace agreement with you!"
"Their new emperor has been far from idle lately. According to information obtained by the intelligence department, the Teli Empire has now entered a state of full imperial mobilization. Everything is giving way to their fleet reconstruction plan. In just over a decade, they've added three Main Legions, with another five currently being prepared!"
"Should we reject them?"
"No, put them through. It'll be good to hear what they have to say. If their terms satisfy us, fine. Otherwise, don't blame us for marching right in!"
"Yes, General!"
Soon, after a series of operations by his aide, the Teli Empire's communication was connected.
Once the communication was established, Lin Yu