Global Crossing: Empire of Stars, Section 686

Everyone was dumbfounded. Link couldn't help saying, "If not for the restrictions placed on vassal civilizations, this form would make them the ideal expansionist civilization!"

"Actually, I feel that the Dragon Knight Order in this form is already close to an Energy Civilization. Their only shortcoming is their insufficient level of technology," Kane replied.

Soon, the second wave of attacks began. Five star systems were attacked almost simultaneously, and the local garrisons were swiftly swept away like leaves before an autumn wind.

When the fighting ended, a burst of Psionics erupted on the spot, drawing everyone's attention.

It was a Psionic Master's energy fluctuation. According to the Dragon Knight Order's rules, this seemed to be a noble's promotion ceremony.

"A knight squire has been promoted. He's become a knight lord!" Kane explained. "Before they became NPCs, they had to cultivate Psionics themselves. But after transforming into this form, their Psionics became tied to their noble rank!"

Soon, the newly promoted lucky fellow began doing what the first lord had done, and the entire star system was quickly transformed.

By then, the other four Detachment Fleets had completed their respective missions. After occupying their star systems, they launched a third attack on the surrounding systems.

Watching it all unfold, everyone gaped as they witnessed one star system after another being transformed.

As the fighting continued, more and more NPCs earned enough points in battle to be promoted to nobility. Although the fleet wasn't splitting its forces, its numbers soon recovered to full strength after an initial decline, then began to grow. The garrisons of the Trade Union that had been destroyed had become fuel for the Order's expansion.

One month after the fighting began, the Order's territory had expanded to eleven star systems.

The first star system they had occupied had