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The Intellect discovered that the special energy generated when these Dark Mine explode is produced by a special substance encapsulated within Dark Mine. The Swarm is not unfamiliar with this special substance, as Swarm have already begun to explore related research. This special substance is Dark Matter.

Dark Matter exists in the vast universe, accounting for 27% of all matter in the universe. Theoretically, it is not uncommon. However, it does not interact with any light waves and is unaffected by any light. Therefore, it cannot be seen or detected using conventional methods.

In this respect, Dark Matter is somewhat similar to the Negative Energy that the Swarm had previously encountered. However, Dark Matter is not Negative Energy; Negative Energy is the complete opposite of Positive Energy, and they do not react with each other but rather cancel each other out.

Dark Matter, on the other hand, is pure Positive Energy matter. Although it does not interact with light, it does react with other Positive Energy matter.

At the same time, Dark Matter itself contains enormous energy. Dark Matter, which accounts for one-quarter of the matter in the universe, accounts for 69% of the energy in the universe, nearly 70%. The remaining three-quarters of the matter accounts for 30%.

The data clearly demonstrates the immense potential of Dark Matter. If a device could safely and effectively extract this energy, it would surpass Controlled Fusion technology in every aspect, becoming the next generation of energy source.

The advancement of energy technology will trigger a series of related technological changes. Just as in the development of civilization, learning to use basic energy conversion technology such as fire enabled the initial smelting of metals and the creation of armies wearing metal weapons and armor.

Then gunpowder technology was mastered, which raised the level of instantaneous energy output to a new level, leading to the production of a large number of kinetic energy weapons.

Then, the technology of using and refining fossil energy was learned, and new kinetic energy weapons emerged, such as missiles. However, due to problems such as energy conversion efficiency and output power, many high-powered weapons are very bulky and difficult to put into actual combat.

With the mastery of Controlled Fusion, weapons that are cumbersome for fossil fuels will become smaller due to increased conversion efficiency and output power. More powerful kinetic energy weapons, such as Electromagnetic Cannon, will enter the practical field. At the same time, energy weapons such as energy beams and rays will also have practical value in combat.

Dark Energy, a level above Controlled Fusion, offers significantly improved energy output efficiency, bringing about profound changes. Previously limited by energy output, ray-based weapons will no longer be confined to close-range defense; their more powerful instantaneous output will allow more ray-based weapons to enter the battlefield. Simultaneously, the destructive power of bombs will also be further enhanced.

The newly discovered Dark Mine, while simply and brutally triggering Dark Matter to instantly release a large amount of energy and cause local spatial distortion, thus interfering with and damaging passing warp units, still provide the Swarm with some insights. Previously, the Swarm had only reached the point of being able to observe Dark Matter, but were completely clueless about how to utilize it. Now, with Warp Dark Mine as a reference, although their methods are crude, they have opened a crack for the Swarm, allowing them to glimpse its mysteries.

However, the appearance of such a thing so soon after the start of the war was somewhat unexpected for Rowan. Since the outer forces were able to master this technology, it meant that the Epoch Clan must possess far more of it.

Rowan was secretly alarmed; the Swarm needed to be extra careful in this regard to avoid being taken advantage of by some strange weapon. Just like the Sub-light Multiple Warhead Nuclear Bomb "Flaming Red Lips," which caused considerable damage to the Swarm on their first encounter.

As time passed, although Rowan had tried his best to suppress the Swarm's march within reasonable limits, all the Dark Mine could not withstand the endless search of the Swarm's army for long.

The ordinary, warp-speed vehicles were quickly cleared away, and the stalled Ancient Cluster resumed its journey.

At the end of the nineteenth year of the New Era, the Swarm finally entered the territories of the two Duoqi Race star systems. The Koya Alliance fleet, which had been assembled at the front lines, helped to evacuate a large number of Duoqi people during its withdrawal.

Initially, the Duoqi People were somewhat uncooperative, but under the immense threat of the approaching Swarm, they eventually completed most of the migration before the Swarm crossed the minefield.

When the Ancient Class cluster entered the system, all it saw was the devastation left behind after a hasty retreat. However, unlike LKDW291, perhaps due to time constraints, the Duoqi Race did not destroy everything they could not take with them.

The Swarm's technology level at this point had completely surpassed that of the Duoqi Civilization, making it impossible for them to gain anything more from their remains. Therefore, the Swarm did not care whether what the Doqi left behind was intact or not.

Of course, the Swarm won't leave them behind. Even if some things have historical value and commemorative significance, the Swarm doesn't have toddlers who need history lessons.

Therefore, they are all collected by the Swarm and reused.

However, to some extent, the Swarm doesn't want to see the remains too intact. This doesn't reduce the insects' workload; on the contrary, it can sometimes cause trouble.

Just as the Swarm was methodically invading the star system, the previously deactivated defense systems suddenly restarted, and defensive weapons came online one after another. After a simple self-check, they launched an attack on the unsuspecting Ancient Class.

Rowan was already aware of this unexpected situation. After all, there were quite a few Duoqi Intellect, and several of them had already reached high positions, so they could naturally obtain some relatively confidential intelligence.

After the Duoqi Civilization made the decision to evacuate, some people who did not want to leave their homes stayed behind. At the same time, some serious criminals were also not taken away. In accordance with the principle of "making use of waste," the Duoqi Race gave these people some access to defensive facilities and also issued them weapons when they left.

However, most of these Duoqi People reside on Life Star or colonies and are not yet a threat to the Swarm. The weapons currently being used to attack the Swarm are controlled by artificial intelligence.

The Duoqi Race royal family hates the Koya Alliance for betraying them, but they hate the Zerg even more for causing all of this. They are extremely unwilling to leave their homeland without resistance.

Therefore, they decided that even if they left, they would still cause some trouble for the Zerg. Although they were gone, the artificial intelligence could continue to hold their posts.

However, for various reasons, the Duoqi Civilization has not made great progress in artificial intelligence technology. To date, they can only assist in the operation of equipment.

Furthermore, limitations in computing power and access permissions prevent them from controlling multiple devices simultaneously. In wartime, they must be operated with human intervention to complete large-scale joint operations.

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