Chapter 13: Forging the Future Technologies

Wei sat down in the observation dome of the Modular Aquatic Habitat, his eyes fixed on the undulating shadows of submerged creatures below. He inhaled deeply, contemplating his next move. The ocean had its secrets, but the truth was clear: this planet was a cosmic junkyard, and its true wealth lay on the surface.

"It doesn't make sense to focus so much on exploring the ocean," he murmured. "Everything here is designed to be dismantled and repurposed. The goal isn't to live here, but to use it as a springboard."

The Ghost blinked softly beside him. "I agree. We've gathered enough resources from the ocean. Our priority now should be to maximize surface technologies to build a ship capable of leaving this planet."

Wei opened the HUD, reviewing the unlocked technologies and identifying the next steps to achieve this goal.

[PERSONAL MENU]

Current Level: 7

Main Mission: Build a spaceship and escape the planet.

Active Side Missions:

Explore advanced Warframe and Starcraft technologies. Improve the ground base with defense modules and resource processing.

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) Heavy Metal x6 Advanced Circuits x3

Wei focused on the technologies from Warframe and Starcraft, knowing that both contained the essential elements to build a functional spaceship.

Integrating Warframe Technologies

Upon opening the Warframe tab, Wei was impressed by the possibilities. The game's technology was known for its sophistication and flexibility. He reviewed the available blueprints:

[Initial Warframe Technologies]

Blueprint: Orbital Ship Chassis

Description: The main structure for an agile and robust ship.

Requirements: Heavy Metal x10, Advanced Circuits x5, Ferritic Alloy x2

Blueprint: Void Propulsion System

Description: A motor that uses vacuum energy for efficient propulsion.

Requirements: Energized Crystals x3, Void Core x1

Blueprint: Neural Control Panel

Description: An advanced interface for total ship control.

Requirements: Advanced Circuits x3, Bio-Mechanical Processors x1

"The chassis is the starting point," Wei said, already visualizing the ship taking shape.

He checked his materials and realized he needed Ferritic Alloy and a Void Core.

Mission: Forge Ferritic Alloy and Retrieve the Void Core

The Ghost scanned the surroundings, locating an old processing factory to the west. "This place likely contains advanced alloys or the components to make them."

Wei mounted his Scrap Space Bike and headed to the location.

Exploring the Processing Factory

The factory was a massive structure, with giant cranes and conveyor belts that had been idle for years. Maintenance droids still roamed the site, guarding the remnants of technology.

[Alert: Enemies Detected]

Heavy Maintenance Droids (Level 7) Automated Turrets (Level 6)

Wei activated his Scrap Sniper, using precision to eliminate the turrets from a distance. He moved cautiously, avoiding the droids until he found a control terminal. Using his Hacking Tool, he accessed the system and unlocked a warehouse containing the necessary materials.

[Resource Collected: Ferritic Alloy x2]

[Resource Collected: Advanced Circuits x2]

"That takes care of the first part," Wei said. "Now for the Void Core."

The Void Core

The Ghost identified a debris field to the south, where energy signals indicated the presence of a Void Core. "But be careful," it warned. "I detect heavy droid activity."

At the site, Wei found a massive alien structure partially buried, likely a ship using Warframe technology. Heavy droids guarded the area, but he used his Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade and the natural cover of the wreckage to eliminate them.

At the heart of the ship, he found the Void Core, glowing with a purple energy.

[Resource Collected: Void Core x1]

Building the Orbital Ship Chassis

Back at the base, Wei used the Automated Construction Platform to craft the ship's chassis.

[Orbital Ship Chassis Built]

Functions:

Structural base for a spacecraft. High resistance and load capacity.

As he admired the chassis glowing in the sunlight, Wei realized he was one step closer to leaving this planet.

With the chassis completed, Wei knew that building the ship would be a long process, but every piece he finished was a significant advance. He looked up at the cloudy sky, wondering what he would find out there.

"This planet has given me enough," he said. "Now, it's time to build my way to the stars."

The Ghost floated beside him, glowing brightly. "We're on the right track, Wei. Let's finish this ship and see what else the universe has to offer."