In "Space Survival", both Megacorp and the Star Union utilize plasma weapons on their ships, as both factions originate from humanity within the solar system.
However, when it comes to specifics, there are slight differences in the equipment preferred by the two factions.
The Star Union tends to weaponize drones equipped with advanced AI technology. In contrast, Megacorp primarily relies on energy-based weapons like lasers and plasma.
The massive spherical mining vessel beneath my feet, the "Gigacracker", is one of Megacorp's superweapons that uses energy-based armaments.
The Gigacracker’s main weapon is a colossal ion cannon. Its power is formidable enough to shatter asteroids or dwarf planets.
“However, the maintenance costs are astronomical.”
Each time the ion cannon is activated, certain materials are consumed as energy sources. The Crystalwing I previously defeated secretes a special metallic substance that serves as the energy source for the colossal ion cannon. This is why Megacorp players eagerly search for Crystalwing nests.
“I never expected to see a Gigacracker here.”
Given that I’m in a desolate area, it seems they intended to mine a dwarf planet where I established my evolution.
Although the ship is large enough to be seen from a distance, I considered launching a preemptive strike but paused.
The erosion of a superweapon.
Now that I’ve become a mature entity, my size has increased, and thanks to the dragon's heart grafted to me, my energy output has also significantly risen. If I could dominate that ship with "Nightmare Horizon", it would greatly aid me in battling formidable foes.
Even if erosion isn’t possible, it’s still worthwhile.
A Gigacracker is far more useful and powerful than a mere pirate ship. While its mining capabilities might be average, it possesses that ion cannon. Acquiring it would be undeniably beneficial.
“I wanted to test the Black Devourer Cannon, but....”
I glanced at my left tail, which had the bioweapon mounted on it. According to the tooltip, it possesses the power to completely destroy or at least severely damage the ship.
It would be a waste to experiment with its effects when I have the fortunate opportunity to acquire a superweapon. I should save that for later.
Instead of destroying the ship, I decided to change my goal to dominating it, bringing forth two new weapons: the psionic fusion trait "Dark Veil" and the unique trait "Variable Bio-Weapon," which I had never seen before.
“Dark Veil, I used that a lot in the game.”
Every time an Amorph grows to the next stage, they receive several traits for free. Dark Veil is a trait I gained for free, fused with "Mental Web".
When Dark Veil is activated, a special substance flows from the pipes scattered across my body, enveloping me.
Its effect is to remain undetected by enemy detection systems.
It can be likened to the metallic secretions of the Crystalwing, which also render it undetectable.
“Though their operating principles are quite different.”
Unlike the Crystalwing, which goes undetected by electronic devices, Dark Veil doesn't hide my appearance. Instead, it generates a powerful magnetic field, making it difficult for machines to accurately identify me.
To the ship, I likely appear not as a monster, but as a massive energy mass or a sudden magnetic storm.
I activated Dark Veil to nullify the enemy’s detection capabilities and charged towards my target. Despite the Gigacracker being armored far thicker than a battleship, it couldn’t completely negate my assault as a mature entity.
“Of course, that's not all.”
I restored my head carapace, which had grown three to four times larger than usual, to its original state. I could hear the sounds of the carapace and bones colliding and twisting inside my head as the weight on my neck decreased in real-time.
“Variable Bio-Weapon: Imitation is the mother of creation. It transforms the body by mimicking the physical traits of apex creatures that have already been devoured.
Transformable body parts: Head, Arms, Right Tail, Erosion Tentacles.
Mimicry targets (results) list: Ice Horror (Head Carapace), Galagon (Horns, Wings), Glacial Fiend (Claws), Crystalwing (Auxiliary Organs), Sky Whale (Eyes), Hellsider Hornet (Arms), Gorgon Swarm (Tail).
*Postscript: The perception that the original is superior is an illusion.”
The "Variable Bio-Weapon" was created after escaping the cosmic fortress.
It is a unique trait that reflects the strengths of specific creatures onto various body parts. It requires traits related to the body, similar to a "complete organism", and the results resemble that as well.
‘A trait that transforms the body.’
Thanks to possessing a complete organism, I can transform into the combat-specialized "Emblem of the Hunt" once every 24 hours. While the Variable Bio-Weapon doesn’t change my entire body, it does allow me to alter specific body parts into different forms.
When I just charged into the Gigacracker, I utilized the Variable Bio-Weapon to reshape my head carapace into the skull form of an Ice Horror, striking it with that.
“There’s nothing impossible for me. It might take a little time, but you don’t need to worry.”
[ZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZZZ (Really? Then could you stall time by preventing hyperlight travel?)]
“Are you planning to digest the Gigacracker? Is that even possible?”
[ZZZZ ZZZ (Let’s check first.)]
I extended my digestive tentacles and touched the wall of the storage area. Immediately, a familiar text box appeared before me.
“Confirmed suitable size for digestion. Estimated time until completion: 16 hours. Time available for control after digestion: 80 days.”
‘Hmm. 16 hours, huh.’
While that may seem long, it’s actually a short time to fully take control of a superweapon with a diameter of 2 km. This was practically a steal.
‘Maybe I should save this for later.’
Now that I confirmed I could take control of the ship, I retracted my tentacles.
Once digestion begins, there’s a time limit, making it difficult to use it as a hidden card during battles against formidable opponents. Until the need for digestion arises, I plan to leave it in PS-111's control.
[ZZZ (That’s possible.)]
“Really? That seems way off balance.”
[ZZZZ ZZZ Z ZZZ ZZZZZ (Let’s consider it a reward for all your hard work so far.)]
After casually responding to it, I called out to the others. 26 and Adhai, who had been playing with diamond gemstones the size of a laptop, approached me.
[ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZ (There’s something everyone needs to do.)]
“What is it? What is it?”
“Huh?”
I explained to them what needed to be done to take control of this ship.
For instance, dealing with the unwanted guests who had occupied our home.
“Okay, I know what to do.”
“I do too!”
“I will prevent hyperlight travel through hacking.”
Since they had experience with such tasks, they quickly understood. Just then, Mother of the Sky raised her hand.
“Wait a moment.”
[ZZ (What is it?)]
“The containers from the pirate ship. We need to grab those before we leave.”
I had forgotten about that.
‘We definitely should take them with us, right?’
The food supplies I had brought from the space fortress received positive reactions from everyone. Although there would be food stocked on this ship since there were humans onboard, most of it would likely be combat rations.
[ZZZZ ZZZZ (Let’s pack them once we finish organizing.)]
“Sounds good...! Ahem, understood.”
Mother of the Sky seemed a bit embarrassed, revealing her emotions. After that, she didn’t offer any more new suggestions.
‘The Gigacracker.’
It was a superweapon I had never obtained, either in the game or in this world, which somehow piqued my interest.
Of course, it wouldn’t be welcomed by the ship’s owners, but not everyone can be satisfied.
In any case, this determined the new nest I would move into.
My first home since becoming a mature form would be the Gigacracker.