Ice Extreme Pass

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ice Extreme Pass (冰极关)
Alias(es)	Ice Pole Pass
Location	Pluto
Affiliation	Galactic Empire; administered through the Military Department and Bureau 7 431
Occupation/Role	Frontier garrison, military stronghold, and developing commercial and political center of Pluto
Status	Active
First Appearance	431

Background / History

Ice Extreme Pass became strategically valuable as Pluto’s Millennium Mystic Ice, extreme-cold mineral veins, and rare cold-environment resources gained importance to the Empire’s psionic-energy and equipment industries. Its garrison commander position consequently became a contested military and political appointment. Qin Tian was transferred there as Major General and Garrison Commander under Bureau 7’s arrangements. 431

When Qin Tian arrived, the pass was an isolated ice fortress whose limited resources and hostile climate prevented meaningful development. His predecessor, Major General Hai Mo, had maintained its defenses for three years but admitted that he lacked the capacity to develop the territory. 433

Pluto’s Polar Night exposed the settlement’s central weakness: even advanced cold-weather gear and psionic weapons struggled in temperatures below minus 100 degrees, while ordinary people would freeze to death almost instantly. Qin Tian responded by bringing Cold Trees from a Secret Realm; Lan awakened them into a barrier that blocked wind and snow and made the pass habitable. 439 460

The Cold Trees transformed Ice Extreme Pass from a remote outpost into a destination for trade, settlement, and Imperial investment. The Military Department planned to station an entire army corps there, while the pass expanded into a transit hub and later gained eight satellite cities. 466 480 550

Layout and Environment

Original Fortress

• Encircled by a ring-shaped Great Wall of mystic ice, over 20 meters high and roughly 10 meters thick. 433
• The wall originally enclosed scattered ice houses, energy furnaces, and snow-buried paths. 433
• Soldiers stood watch every 10 meters along the wall with calibrated energy rifles. 433
• The fortress relied on an energy shield during storms and attacks; maintaining it required a continual supply of Energy Crystals. 440

Cold Tree Barrier

• Cold Trees produce blue energy crystals and can serve as an energy source. 457
• After Lan awakened the trees, their barrier prevented wind and snow from entering the pass and stabilized the internal temperature at roughly minus 20 degrees Celsius. 460 468
• The barrier made normal activity possible for the pass’s psionic-user population while preserving the ice structures. 468
• The Cold Trees attracted Imperial attention because of their potential to transform Pluto’s climate, energy sector, and settlement prospects. 469

Expanded City

• The walls were expanded outward by dozens of kilometers and reinforced with cold-resistant alloy and psionic runes. 480
• Rows of ice houses were replaced with planned buildings, hotels, shops, and commercial facilities. 480 550
• Eight satellite cities extend Ice Extreme Pass’s jurisdiction several hundred kilometers from the main city. 550
• Hundreds of Space Stations connect Safe Houses, terrain, mineral sites, and other strategic points across a 3,000-kilometer radius. 615

Defenses and Military Assets

• Garrison forces — The pass began with only several thousand soldiers and was vulnerable to high-order attackers and mass Snow Beast assaults. 461 463
• White Tiger Corps — Deployed to reinforce the pass and later assumed responsibility for defending the eight satellite cities. 533 550
• Barbarian War Group — A force led by Tireda and trained by Xue Wuyang. 465 536
• Shadow Division — Led by Li Qi; handles intelligence work and covert operations. Old Ghost serves as deputy leader and external-relations director. 595
• Phoenix Mercenary Group — Built by Kane as part of the Criminal Prison Army program. 536 576
• Moro Warriors — Foreign-race warriors led by Adif who demonstrated their loyalty by helping annihilate the Moon Ghost Legion. 598 602
• Soul Devouring Demonic Vine Zyra — A major defensive asset stationed at the main city. 595 610
• Ice God Puppets — One hundred modified puppets equipped with intelligent cores; each possesses peak Sixth-Order combat strength. 610
• Battle Armor factory — A secret underground facility run by Robert that manufactures standardized armor components and develops higher-grade Battle Armor. 613

Governance and Personnel

• Qin Tian — Garrison Commander and Military Lord; appointed by the Military Department to command the pass and direct its development. 431
• Hai Mo — Former Garrison Commander; transferred command to Qin Tian after three years focused primarily on defense. 433
• Robert — Oversees administration in Qin Tian’s absence and operates the secret mechanical factory; temporarily led the pass during the Moon Ghost Legion crisis. 595 613
• Li Qi — Shadow Division leader responsible for intelligence operations. 595
• Old Ghost — Shadow Division deputy leader and external-relations director; recruits talent and manages intelligence work. 465 595
• Poison Widow — Logistics Chief and manager of Lingfeng Trading Company’s Pluto branch. 465
• Tireda — Barbarian Tribe leader and commander of the Barbarian War Group. 465
• Bear — Deputy Commander of the Barbarian Legion and one of Qin Tian’s close core subordinates. 595
• Xue Wuyang — Chief instructor; trains the Barbarian warriors and oversees military construction. 536 576
• Zhou Ziming — Chief of staff whose command, strategy, and intelligence work integrated the pass and its satellite cities into a defensive fortress. 576
• Kane — Commander of the Phoenix Mercenary Corps. 576
• Ran Tu — White Tiger Legion commander. 595

Major Incidents

Ice Storm and Snow Beast Sieges

Ice Extreme Pass endured an Ice Storm that battered its energy shield with fist-sized ice particles and wind blades. The storm was followed by overwhelming Snow Beast attacks, forcing Qin Tian, Zyra, and the garrison to defend the fortress directly. 440 441

Alaya and the Luo Hou Family attempted to exploit the crisis by sending a force of two Golden Bloodlines, ten Silver Bloodlines, twelve Sixth-Order Psionic Users, and more than 300 elite troops while a separate group drove tens of thousands of Snow Beasts toward the pass. 461 463

Cold Tree Development

The Cold Tree barrier secured a stable living environment and became the foundation for Pluto’s broader development. Its energy conversion capabilities drew an Imperial inspection team led by Zhuge Xin and supported the decision to expand the pass’s military and civilian infrastructure. 460 466 469

Ice Seal Gate and Ice God Ruins

An ancient Ice Seal Gate was discovered in an underground ice cavern near the pass. Its sealing team included Sixth- and Seventh-Order Psionic Users, while Alaya pressured them to break the seal despite the danger. 467

The opening of the gate brought Imperial geniuses and other factions to Ice Extreme Pass. The resulting Ice God Ruins expedition uncovered the legacy of the Ice God Clan, the Ice God Vault, and extensive resources that further raised the pass’s strategic profile. 480 482 492

Moon Ghost Legion War

While Qin Tian was away, the Moon Ghost Legion attacked after seizing a Psionic Pool and severely injuring Bear and Tireda. Robert prevented the garrison from launching an unwinnable counterattack until Qin Tian returned. 595

Qin Tian then led Ice Extreme Pass forces and tens of thousands of Moro Warriors against the Moon Ghost Legion. The attackers were routed, and Qin Tian later wiped out the remaining force; Yagyu Juzaburo and Yagami Kyo were captured and bound with Soul Seals. 598 602 604

Development Prospects

• Ice Extreme Pass is positioned to become Pluto’s economic and political center through continued expansion, immigration, trade, and resource development. 550
• The Empire authorized independent recruitment to supplement the pass’s growing territorial-defense needs. 612
• Qin Tian sought to attract top institutions, including an Imperial Royal Military Academy campus, an Alchemy Tower branch, and an education district. 610
• Visiting representatives from medical, martial, mercenary, and financial organizations inspected the pass as a potential site for branches or affiliated institutions. 610