Activation

Of course, this method of control also has its drawbacks.

Just like the system's "Permanent Function 1," it consumes Wang Dong's energy when used.

This method of control naturally isn't without cost; it must be borne by Wang Dong himself.

This high-speed data link method also consumes energy.

Maintaining it for a long time isn't realistic for Wang Dong at the moment.

It can be used during combat, but for normal use, the standard mode is more suitable.

In addition to the two permanent functions, "Scan" and "High-speed Human-Machine Data Interaction," once the Warship Game Auxiliary System is activated, the font for the previously unusable "Optional Functions" is no longer gray.

Furthermore, each function now has its corresponding usage conditions listed beside it.

Optional Function 1: Spatial Signal Capture (Consumes one Low-grade Energy Crystal per use)

Optional Function 2: Module Growth Value Doubled (Consumes Energy Crystals of varying amounts depending on module quality)

Optional Function 3: Module Trait Self-Selection (Consumes Energy Crystals of varying amounts depending on module quality)

These three optional functions are all extraordinarily effective.

It's just that each use of these functions requires the consumption of Energy Crystals.

The last remaining "Advanced Functions" have also changed.

Advanced Function 1: Double Origin Point Acquisition (Activated by one unit of High-grade Energy Crystal)

Advanced Function 2: Spatial Civilization Level Restriction Lifted (Activated by one unit of High-grade Energy Crystal)

Unlike the "Permanent Functions" which have no usage conditions, and the "Optional Functions" which consume Energy Crystals with each use.

The "Advanced Functions" require High-grade Energy Crystals as an activation condition.

High-grade Energy Crystals are rare and expensive.

Fortunately, there's no need to use the "Advanced Functions" for now.

"Query basic ship data."

Yuan Shu was still there, so to prevent him from discovering any anomalies caused by the warship auxiliary system, Wang Dong switched to voice commands.

The Shipborne Optical Computer lacked true intelligence and showed no abnormality to the new Captain's repeated commands.

As the command was given, the corresponding data immediately appeared on the main screen of the command cabin, accompanied by a soft electronic voice broadcasting at an appropriate speed.

The displayed content was identical to what Wang Dong had received before.

"Armor damage: 38%."

After a brief pause, Wang Dong gestured with his hand, opening the detailed information on armor damage.

The data was clear.

The damage to the War Axe's hull armor was mainly concentrated at the stern, especially near the engine exhaust ports. Several areas showed armor damage of "Severely Damaged."

The displayed color was a glaring red.

All other parts were basically green.

It was clearly damage sustained during the pursuit.

As for hull damage, that wasn't a major issue.

At 4%, it was far from the critical point and didn't affect the warship's general operations at all.

"Activate Silent Navigation and slowly transfer to this coordinate."

Wang Dong lightly tapped the sky patrol radar imaging on the left, giving the War Axe's Shipborne Optical Computer the transfer command.

Everything else could wait; a strategic retreat was the priority.

Wang Dong clearly remembered that before his rebirth, it was precisely because he lingered too long in the same spot that his warship's trail was discovered by the Jin Family's search fleet.

He had struggled and stalled until he was heavily damaged, barely buying enough time to escape.

At that time, the War Axe's armor damage had reached 85%!

And its hull damage had reached 56%!

It was practically crippled, having lost more than half its life.

The reason Wang Dong had risked asking Yuan Shu was to gain this precious time.

The War Axe's Shipborne Optical Computer was clearly more than a notch above the Mine Overlord Type 2.

Even in the complex celestial environment of the asteroid belt mining area, it could still use the automatic navigation function.

Without Wang Dong personally piloting, after setting the destination, the War Axe independently adjusted its four directional engines, cooperating with the main engine's slight thrust. The entire warship gracefully and gently avoided larger asteroids and meteoroids, slowly heading deeper into the mining area.

Of course, a significant factor in this was the thick armor surrounding the War Axe's hull, which could completely ignore minor low-speed impacts from small meteoroids.

Thick skin makes you that willful.

There was also the energy shield, but given its high energy consumption, it was basically not activated during non-combat situations.

At the same time, Wang Dong continued to sift through the supply list, and casually circled the miniature disposable detectors listed on it.

More than ten were deployed one after another, carefully placed on nearby asteroids.

Watching Wang Dong operate methodically, a faint light flashed in Yuan Shu's only remaining eye.

"Little brother Wang Dong, have you had any prior experience operating warships?"

Wang Dong turned his head to face Yuan Shu and gave a slightly shy smile.

"I'm a loyal fan of the virtual game Star Sea Expedition, with over 2,400 cumulative hours of playtime. I've fought nearly 1,200 battles using beginner ships, with a win rate exceeding fifty percent."