Chapter 184: Megastructure Concept
To this day, Luo Wen still couldn’t give the Swarm a precise definition. He wasn’t sure if the Swarm was a civilization, a species, or even an individual entity.
Fortunately, Luo Wen wasn’t the type to get caught up in such philosophical dilemmas. So, he simply referred to the Swarm as a faction.
The Swarm was, in essence, an extremely exclusive faction.
The Swarm’s primary method of resource acquisition relied on the Fungal Carpet. The carpet’s extensive coverage and its mild toxicity made it nearly impossible for other organisms to coexist on it.
Unless, of course, they adopted the approach of the Ratfolk Civilization, where Luo Wen had designated specific zones off-limits to the carpet.
However, the Ratfolk Civilization had been cultivated by Luo Wen himself. Other civilizations were unlikely to choose to coexist with such a faction. In fact, the Swarm’s survival methods might make it a target for enmity, potentially leading to a unified attack against it.
With this in mind, Luo Wen once again found amusement in strategizing against the universe’s odds. It was clear the Swarm needed to grow even stronger.
As time passed, disguised Swarm units began appearing throughout the Genesis Star System—on the various planets, their satellite orbits, and even in the void between them.
These units, varying in size, were hidden within meteorite-like structures. Inside these meteors, electromagnetic cannon modules lay concealed. Equipped with energy absorption and storage components, these modules could operate independently.