Explosive Infested

"This is the prototype we built based on Confederacy design blueprints," Francos said, pointing to the prototype weapon platform. "Of course, its effectiveness is not ideal; it can only cover an area of a few square miles."

"Research on Psi Emitter is still in its early stages. The Confederacy originally anticipated a development cycle of 5 to 10 years. There are still many imperfections in the prototype design."

"The reality is quite different from the final vision in the Confederacy design blueprints; there is still a significant gap between the reality and the expectation that the Zerg could attract the entire universe. There is still considerable room for improvement."

"In other words, it's like dropping a piece of sugar into a pile of ants." Raynor shook his head. "But can anything that's stuck to the Zerg be saved? It's truly vicious. I dare say this was definitely the idea of that old hag from the Tagore Family."

"How do you use it?" Augustus finally asked.

"We absolutely cannot use this thing! It's opening Pandora's box!" Raynor exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"Of course, we can't use it against our own planet." Only Kerrigan knew what Augustus was thinking, "In addition, we can drop the Psi Emitter on an uninhabited planet to protect a planet that is on the Zerg's path. We can even guide the Swarm along our planned route, avoiding densely populated planets."

"The Psi Emitter requires a level 5 or higher Psionics to activate it as the signal source," Dr. Francos replied. "The Psi Emitter emits the Psionics signal of the activator."

"Classify this weapon as a Level 7 classified weapon," Augustus said, looking at Francos.

Level 7 is the highest level of secrecy in the Terran Confederacy, Augustus's Revolutionary Army adopted Confederacy standard. These projects were previously typically related to resocialization projects, the Ghost Program, and the existence of Zerg and Protoss.

"We also need to research the Psi Emitter. Although I don't want to ever need it, it's better for me to have it than for others to have it and I to not have it." At the same time, Augustus secretly resolved that he must not let Kerrigan activate the Psi Emitter. Given Kerrigan's Psionics strength and her special significance to the Overmind Swarm, the Zerg that would be attracted would likely be much more than just one or two broodmage units within 25 light-years.

"No matter what, if there is a sword, it must be wielded by us."

After Augustus finished speaking, he stared silently at the black box on the prototype weapon platform for a long time until the black box was enveloped by the closing blue plasma light curtain.

"Come on, let me see the monster you've been talking about." Augustus waved his hand.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Francos immediately led Augustus and the others to the other end of the laboratory. There, the laboratory had been completely transformed into a prison, containing all sorts of Infested Terran.

The forms of physical mutation in these infected individuals were almost identical to those of the corpses Augustus seen at the entrance. The sharp teeth and purplish-black carapaces of the aliens transformed them into hideous monsters, their exposed skin covered with ugly pustules, spikes, and pulsating tendons and veins.

Unlike the corpses lying on the dissection table awaiting dissection, the Infested Terran locked in the cages were clearly still "alive." Their knees and elbows were twisted, and their calves and elbows were bent to unbelievable angles, as if their limbs had been twisted off and then reattached with threads.

"They," these creatures that could once be called human, moved shakily in their cages like puppets, occasionally letting out wild roars. Their large, fleshy tentacles filled their gaping mouths, and green acid and disgusting mucus dripped from their unable-to-close mouths, dripping onto the ground.

"Before they were infected, they were sheriffs, construction workers, and doctors in Los Andares. In the face of infection, everyone is equal," Francos told Augustus.

"Marshal, please keep your distance. These Infested Terran are quite special; compared to other ordinary Infested Terran, their bodies have undergone some kind of terrifying mutation."

"Its body is filled with a large amount of unstable chemicals, which can be triggered by a Zerg enzyme to produce a catastrophic explosion," he emphasized to Augustus.

"Despite the numerous protective measures we've implemented, please stay away from these monsters."

"You mean 'world-destroying'? Just how world-destroying?" Raynor was somewhat skeptical. "You know, they were just ordinary humans before, some of them had never even done farm work."

"When these infected individuals collectively detonate the unstable chemicals within their bodies, it would be enough to destroy this massive research laboratory; the power is directly proportional to the amount of chemicals in each infected person's body," Francos added.

"But the stench produced during the explosion is also devastating, with an effect equivalent to some kind of biological poison gas."

Dr. Francos must have experienced the explosion he described, because he shuddered as he spoke.

"A moving human bomb." Augustus nodded. "They seem to be moving slowly, but we must not let our guard down."

"Are they still conscious?" Augustus asked, pointing to the grotesque faces of the infected.

"It's unclear," the doctor said. "We still don't know if they still have the ability to think, or if their consciousness is trapped in a dark, endless space, trapped in a nightmare that never ends."

"Being imprisoned inside your own body... that's a nightmare," Raynor said. "I really don't want to see anyone around me become like that one day."

"Are you confident you can develop an antidote?" Augustus sighed deeply. "An antidote for the Zerg infection."

"Unfortunately, with our current medical technology, there is almost no cure for the Zerg infection. We can only hope that the Umojan or scientists from the Confederacy will make a breakthrough in this area," Francos said regretfully.

"Currently, we can only try to decipher the complex combinations of gene mutations and find patterns by studying how Zerg work in these Infested Terran," he said. "I believe this will lead to significant advancements in medicine and materials science, enabling the development of new Power Armor and restorative agents."

"If we can figure out how the unstable chemicals in the bodies of Infested Terran work, new biological explosives and poison gas weapons could also be developed."

"Well done, Doctor," Augustus praise.

At that moment, a staff officer hurrying along, carrying a report, walked through the laboratory toward Augustus.

"Marshal, the investigation team you sent to investigate the signal anomaly point in the southern hemisphere of Sara reports that they discovered a secret Confederacy base there and defeated the Confederacy troops stationed there," the staff officer said after saluting Augustus.

"The Confederacy forces guarding that area are designated Cerberus (the three-headed dog of hell in Greek mythology), a unit composed of numerous Firebat and Goliath Combat Robot. Their other name in the Confederacy's communications network is Hellhound."

"Based on the intelligence we've received, this unit appears to exist specifically to handle emergencies. Their mission in Cha Sara is to wipe out all the out-of-control Zerg, but the severity of the situation has clearly exceeded the expectations of the Hellhound commander," the adjutant reported.

"Based on data backups from this Confederacy base, we have ample evidence that the Confederacy has been attempting to breed and control the Zerg in Cha Sara, and that they have established at least seven Zerg research centers in the Southern Hemisphere."

"Very good," Augustus.

"Now, we have ample evidence to prove that the Confederacy is the culprit behind the tragedy of Cha Sara."

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