Chapter 535: The Intense Struggle
Although the Yuntu Race had already noticed the Swarm’s Spider Combat Bugs and the fine threads they spun, they knew that the Swarm wouldn’t deploy something meaningless at such a critical moment. These small combat units, capable of surviving directly in the vacuum of space, were undoubtedly high-tech and served a unique purpose. However, with the battle already underway, they couldn’t afford to halt their advance simply because they didn’t understand the Spider Combat Bugs’ role.
The unmanned fighter drones continued their relentless charge, soon entering the web-like formations. It was at this moment that the purpose of the webs became clear.
The space-adapted Spider Combat Bugs, while resembling spiders in appearance, were fundamentally different in every other aspect. Their base template was derived from the magnetic structures of atmospheric organisms, lacking the complex internal organs and digestive systems typical of terrestrial creatures. Instead, they could store energy and utilize magnetic field-related abilities.
The threads they spun were no ordinary spider silk. They were magnetized, metal-rich strands, incredibly thin yet remarkably durable. These threads were also magnetic, capable of attracting and adhering to nearby metallic objects.
In reality, these threads had no inherent adhesive properties. Their “stickiness” was achieved by the Spider Combat Bugs switching the magnetic polarity of the threads, causing them to attract and bond with the magnetic fields of their targets. As long as the Spider Combat Bugs continued to supply energy, the “adhesive” strength of these threads was beyond imagination.
Once a thread latched onto an object, the Spider Combat Bug at the other end would first determine if the target was an enemy. If confirmed, it would use its magnetic field to propel itself toward the target at an astonishing speed.
As it approached, the Spider Combat Bug would sever the thread and, using its momentum and magnetic field, land gracefully on the target.
The Yuntu Race’s unmanned fighter drones had already been thoroughly analyzed by the Swarm’s intelligent entities, and the information, authorized by Luo Wen, was shared with all combat units in this battle.
The Spider Combat Bug climbed to a specific location on the drone, raised one of its specialized limbs, and stabbed into the target.