{Synthetic Continuity: Message received from organic civilization. Initiating Guardian Protocol No. 46, subroutine Alpha-8. Message follows: Greetings, intelligent organic beings. We learned of your defeat of the XT-489 Extermination Unit through our vast daily data streams. You have done well. Seeing organics unite to defeat Determined Exterminators is cause for celebration. Naturally, as the leaders who spearheaded the coalition's formation, you have our commendation. Initiating Guardian Protocol No. 23, subroutine Alpha-2. This is the Synthetic Continuity. We uphold the organic sanctuary protocols and shelter all organic life under threat. These star systems are intended to help organic life withstand the threat of [error: corrupted data block]. To apply for refuge, please proceed to the central processing area. We welcome all intelligent organic beings according to availability and need. Notice: Hostile acts against refugees or custodial systems will be met with maximum force.}
Xi Yan's expression slowly changed, and then he slammed his hands on the table and sprang to his feet.
"Ma! Chine! Dad!"
Dad!!! (a heart-wrenching scream)
A brief introduction: the Ancient Caretakers, a Fallen Empire, were a machine intelligence civilization created by a powerful civilization. They spent their entire existence carrying out protocols to protect organic life. Their Central Processing Unit had been smashed during the fight against the Contingency, leaving them with "senile dementia." They occasionally bestowed plenty of favors on players, earning them the nickname Machine Dad—a clear indication of the players' love and respect for them.
``` {Interstellar Human Military Junta: Ancient Caretakers, all of humanity offers you our most heartfelt respect. Thank you for your efforts to protect organic life. If you have any instructions, please let us know at any time.}
{Synthetic Continuity: Information bulletin: Gamma Sanctuary was designed from the outset to shelter the greatest possible number of living beings.