Shuttle

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Shuttle (穿梭机)
Alias(es)	Hyperdimensional Space Shuttle; Time-Space Shuttle
Species/Race	Kroatia civilization machine with a Mechanical Intelligence Program
Affiliation	Formerly the Kroatia civilization; currently bound to and controlled by Xiao Hen
Occupation/Role	Dimensional-travel device, quest administrator, treasury custodian, and resource-appraisal system
Status	Fully repaired and under Xiao Hen's Highest Authority 132 197
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Junior Operator recognition	8	Recognizes Xiao Hen as its Host; unlocks the Kroatia Combat Power evaluation system.
45% repair progress	38	Absorbs the Crystal of Illusion / Flower of the Other Shore's energy.
35% damage remaining	65	Repairs a further 10% after the Warcraft main quest; confirms the authority tiers: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Highest.
20% damage remaining	88	Completes the Nine-story Demon Pagoda mission; new functions remain locked pending full repair.
5% damage remaining	105	Skynet-related missions repair the Shuttle to 10% damage, then to 5% through a side-quest subtask.
Fully repaired / Intermediate Authority	132	Storage Space expands to one million cubic meters; Bloodline Fusion, Plot Quests, Plot Points, and Treasure Vault exchange access activate.
Advanced Authority	150	Storage Space expands to 100 million cubic meters; Xiao Hen gains advance knowledge of the next three Story Worlds.
Highest Authority	197	Xiao Hen fully possesses the Shuttle, can exchange Level 8–9 items, choose plot worlds, and access Super String Space.

Background / History

The Shuttle was created by the Kroatia civilization as a tool for exploring and plundering alternate dimensions. Its internal vault retains resources gathered from fantasy, magic, cultivation, and technological worlds. The Kroatia civilization originated in the previous cosmic era and was destroyed when that universe ended. The Shuttle survived because of the Heart of Eternity, though it was severely damaged. 7 22 64 139

It later appeared as a dark-gold Mechanical Mark on the back of Xiao Hen's hand. The circumstances of its arrival and selection of Xiao Hen remain unknown; Xiao Hen initially believes the answer may only be available after full repair. 6

While damaged, it compelled Xiao Hen to enter other worlds for repair missions. Main Quests focused on restoring the Shuttle, while Side Quests were generally tied to local plots and could award enhancement items or other resources. 9 22

During the Kunlun Mountains incident, the Shuttle manifested its true form to protect its absorption process. Its projection annihilated the Ghost Queen, wraiths, ghost clans, and fire bats, while also closing the ghost-realm passage. 87

The final repairs were powered by the Cosmic Cube/Space Stone. Once restoration was complete, the Shuttle replaced mandatory Main and Side Quests with optional Plot Quests, introduced Plot Points as its exchange currency, and opened its Treasure Vault to Xiao Hen. 113 132

After Xiao Hen obtained Highest Authority, compulsory missions were removed entirely. He could select his destination worlds, access Super String Space, and exercise full control over the Shuttle, though top-tier vault items still required Plot Points. 197 217

Appearance

The Shuttle normally manifests only as a dark-gold Mechanical Mark on the back of Xiao Hen's left hand. 87 95

• Its true form is a circular machine composed of innumerable slowly rotating gears. 87
• Its projected body enveloped the Solar System and was larger than the Solar System itself. 87
• Observers detected only gear-like phantoms throughout the Solar System rather than the entire machine. 87
• The mark dims to resemble an ordinary tattoo after major manifestations. 87

Personality

The Shuttle's intelligence speaks in a light, mechanical, neutral voice and generally communicates with clinical brevity. Its decisions are governed by rigid programming rather than emotion. 6 95

Despite this detachment, it gives Xiao Hen practical warnings, selects rewards suited to his weaknesses, and provides information needed for mission completion. Its assistance is limited by program restrictions and does not necessarily extend to protecting Xiao Hen outside qualifying circumstances. 65 95 96

Abilities & Skills

Dimensional Traversal

The Shuttle transports its Host between the Real World and Story Worlds through dimensional traversal rather than ordinary spatial movement. Before full repair, entry into other worlds was mandatory; under Highest Authority, Xiao Hen can choose his destinations. 9 157 197

• Can return Xiao Hen to the Real World from Story Worlds. 131 196
• Can solidify a Story World for 100,000 Plot Points, allowing travel between it and the Real World. 157
• Can alter the next selected plot world after Highest Authority is obtained. 197 198
• Cannot directly connect two non-Real-World dimensions without risking collapse of their World Wills. 157

Quest and Plot Point Administration

Before full repair, the Shuttle issued Main Quests for repairs and Side Quests connected to story events. After restoration, these were replaced by optional Plot Quests that award Plot Points. 22 64 132 137

• Plot Points can be earned from Plot Quest completion and from exchanging Story World items. 132 137
• Plot Points are used for authority upgrades and Treasure Vault exchanges. 132
• Completing any Plot Quest permits an early return; completing none imposes no penalty but requires remaining in the world for three months. 137
• Under Highest Authority, the Shuttle can no longer impose compulsory missions. 217

Combat Power Evaluation

The Kroatia Combat Power system evaluates a being's inherent combat ability, skills, and personal strength. 8

• An ordinary adult human is rated at 1 Combat Power; trained soldiers are generally rated at 2–3. 8
• External equipment is generally excluded unless it is bound to the user. 78
• At more than 50% integrity, the Shuttle can detect other beings' Combat Power. 8
• It can scan advanced enemies and equipment, including Koolm Colony Armor users. 185

Data Infiltration and Machine Control

The Shuttle can process and infiltrate technological systems far beyond Skynet's capabilities. After absorbing Skynet's data, it rewrote robot programs and converted machines into Xiao Hen's servants. 98 103 104

• Took control of the T-800/Liquid Robot hybrid known as Old Man. 103
• Modified John Connor's nanomachine program to recognize Xiao Hen as master. 104
• Can take over compatible scanning equipment to locate targets. 143
• Its ability to intervene remains constrained by its programming. 118 141

Storage Space and Super String Space

The Shuttle provides Xiao Hen with a personal storage dimension whose capacity expands with repair and authority. 104 132 150

• Storage Space reached 100 cubic meters after the Terminator missions. 104
• Full repair increased capacity to one million cubic meters. 132
• Advanced Authority expanded it to 100 million cubic meters. 150
• Highest Authority opened Super String Space, an eighty-light-year-wide space used as the Shuttle's dimensional anchor and storage domain. 197 198

Treasure Vault and Exchange System

The Shuttle's Treasure Vault contains items plundered or accumulated by the Kroatia civilization across many worlds. 22 64 133

• Items are graded from Level 1 to Level 9 and may require specific authority levels to exchange. 133
• Available exchanges include cultivation methods, weapons, armor, starships, Godheads, and the Heart of Eternity. 133
• The Shuttle can appraise and convert acquired technology, weapons, vehicles, warships, and other valuables into Plot Points. 132 148 196
• Exchange prices can fluctuate by 20%. 132

Bloodline Fusion

The Bloodline Fusion System activated upon full repair. It allows Xiao Hen to collect and potentially integrate powerful biological traits acquired from other worlds. 113 132

• The system detects eligible materials, such as Super Soldier Serum. 132
• The Shuttle can help extract superpowers that cannot be obtained through ordinary blood sampling. 141

True-Form Manifestation

The Shuttle can project its colossal true form during Main Quest execution. 87 96

• Its manifestation can directionally erase hostile entities on an extreme scale. 87
• It destroyed the Ghost Queen's soul and the monsters within Kunlun Divine Palace. 87
• It can close dimensional passages, including the ghost-realm passage. 87
• It cannot freely deploy Storage Space weapons or assets in combat. 96
• Its true form is primarily not intended for combat, despite its overwhelming intimidation and destructive display. 96

Limitations

• Before full repair, the Shuttle could force Xiao Hen into Story Worlds but did not grant him full operational control. 9 132
• It may assist only during Main Quest execution and according to programmed conditions. 96
• If Xiao Hen faces a lethal crisis in the Real World that risks exposing the Shuttle, its priority is to abandon him and choose another Host. 95 96
• World Wills can alter Story World plots in response to the Shuttle's presence and major interference. 122
• The Shuttle cannot fully explain or scan every phenomenon, including certain living beings and aspects of Xiao Hen's Destiny trait. 166 193

Relationships

• Xiao Hen — Host, later the Shuttle's full master. Their relationship begins under forced repair missions and develops into a functional partnership built on missions, information, and mutual necessity. 7 9 132 197
• Kroatia civilization — Creator civilization and former owner. The civilization used Shuttles to plunder alternate dimensions before perishing with the previous universe. 7 22 139
• Previous Host — Earlier master who used many top-tier vault resources and reportedly destroyed the Deity Civilization. 133 151
• Heart of Eternity — A Level 9 vault item credited with preserving the Shuttle through the end of the previous universe. 139

Notable Quotes

“The Kroatia civilization existed in the previous cosmic scale and has long since vanished along with that universe.” 7

“If you provoke a major nation in reality and face death, to prevent exposure of the Shuttle's existence, the Shuttle will leave and choose a new Host.” 95

“Host will fully possess the shuttle and can redeem Level 8 and Level 9 items.” 197

Trivia

• The Shuttle considers a Kroatia Private Airship—with a protective shield and a top speed of Mach 20—to be as basic as a bicycle. 105
• Its vault once contained 85,400 types of Level 1 items, compared with only two Level 9 items. 133
• By Chapter 336, Xiao Hen considers the Shuttle largely unnecessary to his own Level 9 power, but retains it as a relic from the previous cosmic era. 336