In a distant region of space outside the Solar System.
Two Rangers slowly emerged from a pitch-black vortex. "Jump complete! No dangerous targets detected on radar... activating Force Field Shields at minimum power!"
A pale blue shield flashed briefly around each ship.
"AI Core, jointly receive the probes' civilization intelligence packets and conduct preliminary screening and analysis!" The captains of both Rangers issued similar orders, and a communications channel opened between the ships.
A moment later, quantum communication instantly reached the two distant probes, issuing data transmission commands...
Without the slightest delay, both Rangers received vast data packets from their respective probes, and their AI Cores immediately began organizing the intelligence!
"Reporting to both captains: intelligence analysis complete. No anomalies in civilization development.
Civilization threat assessment: D!
Technological revolution: none detected.
Gravity Bomb signal normal..." The ship's AI Core began reporting a series of preliminary findings.
"All right! Have the intelligence team screen the useful material and archive backups," the Winged Race captain ordered after hearing the report. Then he smiled at the virtual projection of the Sea Race captain beside him.
"The Joint Council has already issued an official notice confirming our next expansion target... the Solar System!" the Winged Race captain said with a smile.
"So our opportunity has arrived?" Excitement flickered in the Sea Race captain's eyes.
"Exactly. My father has made it clear that as long as we completely eliminate the Earth Civilization's resistance within two months of reaching Earth, we'll get the credit!" the Winged Race captain said with a smile.
"Hahaha! Then I'll be riding your coattails this time!" The Sea Race captain laughed heartily.
"Heh! We really got lucky this time. The war against the Kara Civilization at Proxima Centauri has just entered its final stage. I've heard their resistance is fierce, so