Chapter 12: Creating the Aquatic Habitat
Wei woke up to the sound of the base running at full capacity. The Automated Defense Turrets were smoothly rotating, scanning the horizon for threats. He sat up on his makeshift bed and opened the HUD, reviewing his progress and active missions. From the start, he knew there was more technology available than he had explored, but only now did he realize how much he had neglected.
[PERSONAL MENU]
Current Level: 7
Main Mission: Discover the Secret of the Trash Planet
Active Side Missions:
Build the Modular Aquatic Habitat (Ocean World Eden Crafters). Use forgotten technologies from Subnautica, Starcraft, Halo, and Warframe. Expand the base to support submerged operations.
Unlocked Games:
Warframe Halo No Man's Sky Subnautica Starcraft Space Engineers Destiny 2 Ocean World Eden Crafters
Locked Games:
Warhammer 40k (Level 8 required) Other mysterious games yet to be revealed
Updated Inventory:
Hand Blaster (Level 1) Scrap Sniper (Level 1) Basic Submersible Drone (Activated) Light Fragment (Activated) Energized Crystals x2 Chemical Filters x2 Heavy Metal x5
Wei looked at the list of unlocked games and frowned. "How did I not notice this before? So much technology was available, and I didn't even explore it properly."
The Ghost floated beside him, flickering in shades of blue. "You were focused on immediate survival. Now that we have a solid base, it's time to integrate all this technology and expand your horizons."
Submerged Technologies from Subnautica and Ocean World Eden Crafters
Wei opened the tabs for Subnautica and Ocean World Eden Crafters, comparing the initial technologies from both. He realized that many of them complemented each other perfectly:
From Subnautica:
Simple Oxygen Tank: Extends diving time. Submersible Construction Tool: Allows building structures while submerged. Underwater Propulsor: A portable vehicle that increases mobility underwater.
From Ocean World Eden Crafters:
Modular Aquatic Habitat: A basic submerged shelter for prolonged support and operations. Underground Water Purification Station: Converts contaminated water into drinkable water. Basic Submersible Drone: Ideal for exploring dangerous areas without risking life.
"If I can combine these technologies, I could create an underwater base and explore areas that were previously inaccessible," Wei said, already imagining what he would find at the bottom of the planet.
Building the Modular Aquatic Habitat
The next step was to craft the Modular Aquatic Habitat (Level 1). He reviewed the requirements:
[Blueprint: Modular Aquatic Habitat (Ocean World Eden Crafters)]
Requirements:
Metal Blocks x10 Simple Solar Generator x1 Pressure Seals x2
Wei already had the metal blocks and solar generator, but he needed the pressure seals. He opened the HUD and asked the Ghost to locate possible sources.
"I've detected an old ship partially submerged to the north," the Ghost reported. "It seems to contain the pressure seals you need."
Mission: Retrieve the Pressure Seals
Wei mounted his Scrap Space Bike and drove to the indicated ship. The structure was partially buried at the bottom of a murky lagoon. Aquatic droids and mutant creatures patrolled the area, making the approach dangerous.
He deployed his Basic Submersible Drone to map the area before diving.
[Submersible Drone Report]
Enemies Detected: Aquatic Droids (Level 7) and Submerged Mutant Predators (Level 6).
Available Resources: Pressure Seals x3, Simple Circuits x2.
Wei equipped his Simple Oxygen Tank, grabbed the Hand Blaster, and dove in. As soon as he entered the water, two aquatic droids advanced toward him. He fired quickly, eliminating the first, but the second dodged and tried to attack him from the side.
With a quick spin, Wei activated an Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade he had prepared earlier. The explosion stunned the droid, allowing him to pierce its core with precision.
Reaching the ship, Wei found the pressure seals in a cargo compartment.
[Resource Collected: Pressure Seals x3]
Assembling the Aquatic Habitat
Back at the base, Wei used the Automated Construction Platform to craft the habitat.
[Modular Aquatic Habitat (Level 1) Built]
Functions:
Submerged shelter with basic oxygen system. Solar panels for sustainable power. Recharge station for underwater tools.
The habitat was installed at the bottom of the lagoon next to the base. Wei used the Submersible Construction Tool to expand it, adding a small storage module and an observation dome.
With the habitat operational, Wei was ready to explore more deeply. The Ghost pointed out a submerged entrance that led to an underground cave network where energy signals had been detected.
He equipped the Subnautica Underwater Propulsor, a tool that increased his mobility underwater. Upon entering the caves, he was greeted by glowing crystals and strange submerged vegetation that seemed alive.
In the center of one of the chambers, he found a Submerged Data Core, covered in slime and partially activated.
[Submerged Data Core Detected]
Description: Contains information on advanced technologies related to Subnautica and Starcraft.
Wei used the Ghost to hack the core, unlocking new blueprints on the HUD.
New Technologies Unlocked
Blueprint: Compact Submarine (Subnautica)
A submerged vehicle for long-distance exploration.
Blueprint: Underwater Biosphere (Starcraft)
A structure that supports life and underwater farming.
"This will change the game," Wei said, smiling as he exited the cave.
Back at the habitat, Wei sat in the observation dome, watching the submerged life around him. With the habitat set up and new technologies at his disposal, he felt like he was only scratching the surface of the possibilities on a planet so full of secrets.
The Ghost floated beside him. "We're exploring territories few would dare. But there's still much to be done, Wei."
He nodded, determined. "Let's build more, explore more, and dominate everything this planet has to offer."