Captain, your ship has exploded again.

The space station's central communication system was quickly compromised by Tianwen. After receiving information about the target, the Marines went to search for the mastermind behind the pirates.

The trading station's material information was also submitted to Zhang Xun, but unfortunately there were only two large-scale faster-than-light engines here.

First, replace the super-light engine on the flagship and Shen Yuexin's Candle Dragon.

However, the modified battleship was clearly insufficient in energy usage, so the warp drive had to be removed first.

Although a warp drive could theoretically exceed the speed of light if continuously powered, its energy consumption is enormous.

Although Star Wars' faster-than-light engines consume twice as much energy as Warp 6, they can still be activated as long as the warships' weapons are not fired.

After the arrangements were made, the two warships entered the airport for refitting, without using the space station personnel.

Moreover, the airport didn't have enough space, and after forcibly dismantling some facilities, it barely managed to squeeze in two battleships.

When Vali was brought to the main building of the trading post, he knew his luck was about to change.

Those who can lead a mob are all shrewd and resourceful.

“Vali, we need battleship-class faster-than-light engines right now, and we only have two here. Do you know where we can get some? We need at least two more.”

Zhang Xun sat above, looking down at Vali kneeling below. He understood that the ways of the snake and the rat were often useful.

You can't completely eliminate them, you can only manage and use them, but you should give them both benefits and a warning when necessary.

"I know a few in the outer ring, like the small dockyard of the Lundley Company. Although their parent company was replaced by Quarter, they can buy anything as long as they have money."

Zhang Xun tossed the central manager, whom the Marine Corps had found, to Vali and said, "This is the manager of this trading post. From now on, this place is under your jurisdiction. Don't let me down!"

Having obtained the bloodstained manager, Vali officially became the highest-ranking manager here, though he knew perfectly well where his predecessor had gone.

"Yes, sir! I will definitely complete the mission."

Zhang Xun waved his hand and said, "Go ahead! Besides, kneeling isn't common here."

After standing up and giving a Chinese military salute like the Marines, Vali stepped back and began to integrate the trading station's resources to carry out Zhang Xun's instructions.

Natal, who was standing next to her, said, "We found out from the database that this is a Cartel site. I think they'll know the situation here very soon."

"A bunch of sewer toads, managing the resources here, I want to meet these creatures."

In the original storyline, the Hutts were courted by both the Empire and the Rebels.

But for Zhang Xun, any non-human creature he dislikes must die.

Although the trading post was controlled by pirates, it remained neutral, and information about the situation there had long been relayed back to their respective organizations by infiltrators.

Although the commotion was significant, it didn't have much impact on ordinary people. In the Star Wars universe, human lives only matter when it matters; otherwise, they're just numbers.

Just when ordinary people thought everything was calm, a large number of piloted aircraft, each about six meters tall, appeared.

They joined forces with the previous combatants and began hunting down slave traders and contraband dealers.

Those were test Viking fighters, because the VF series and Gundam are large mobile suits that are over 15 meters tall.

Zhang Xun didn't have any combat equipment for small spaces, so he had to select some from the acquired equipment to supplement his supplies.

Previously, the battles were targeted at combat personnel, but now they are hunting down 'ordinary people' in front of civilians.

Yes, in the eyes of people in Star Wars, slave traders and contraband dealers are just ordinary people.

This kind of profession, which would warrant execution in China, is commonplace in their eyes. Unfortunately, the one who came was a Chinese ship captain.

Once all intelligent beings are released, regardless of whether they are human or not, all contraband will be chemically destroyed.

It must be stated here that contraband cannot be burned. Of course, this doesn't apply to people who are mentally challenged or useless; they won't believe you anyway.

In an instant, another three-tenths of the population in the trading post were killed, demonstrating the rampant nature of illegal trading.

This was still a mass killing; some of the non-hallucinogenic spices, weapons, and smugglers were not seized.

Otherwise, it wouldn't just be half the people killed; it might be seventy or eighty percent of them.

After clearing the four-meter-high SCV, the obstructing buildings were demolished, and the residential area was redesigned and rebuilt, with an estimated 30 square meters of living space per person.

The modified SCVs were designed for rapid demolition and reconstruction on the battlefield, so these shantytowns were a piece of cake for them.

Soon, large residential areas were built, and the people in the trading station began to gradually move into the new residential areas.

As for anyone objecting, no one really has the guts.

After the chaotic interior space became empty, construction began on the port and large manufacturing plants.

As the trading post became more organized, the civilians inside the space station also found that their lives were gradually improving.

After Zhang Xun and the others arrived, their accommodations were greatly improved, and their living supplies became more abundant.

For a fleet that possesses cloning technology and has mastered starch synthesis technology, improving the living standards of civilians is incredibly easy.

All they need to do is go to the factory and do some work within their capabilities to earn a day's worth of food for their whole family.

Electricity and water are free inside the space station, and some people have tried to make money off of them, but unfortunately, that family was hanged at the entrance of the residential area that very day.

Ordinary people discovered that they could use free water and electricity for limited business activities, while large-scale use required applying for a shop or company license.

Any private behavior exceeding a certain limit will trigger the family match-3 event.

Soon the activity plaza, entertainment venues, and restaurant street were all opened.

Although most of these are still in the hands of the city lord, anyone can enter them.

Soon, people discovered that a large number of the items being sold were ones they had never seen before, and all of this happened in less than a month.

The two main battleships with replacement engines have completed their upgrades, and two other engines, thanks to Vali's efforts, have been loaded onto ships and are being transported here.

The space station's defense system has also been upgraded, since there are readily available parts available; all that's needed is for them to be transported over and installed.

Today, the weather simulation system for Macross announced that it will be sunny.

Twenty Rei Ayanami clones are playing in the plaza and shopping street.

"Mambo~"

"Mambo~"

"07 Today is King's Day! I've decided to conquer the chocolate shop! The biggest chocolate cake is ours! Charge!"

"Mambo~"

Zhang Xun watched the little ones fooling around speechlessly, wondering if it was because Mambo and Lingbo were very similar, but they really liked this catchphrase.

Zhang Xun was also very relieved about their safety, as there were five invisible ghosts watching over them at all times.

Moreover, this is within their own territory. Not to mention the all-around surveillance provided by Tianwen within the space station, the armor worn by those 20 little guys could overturn a heavy tank.

Unfortunately, their good mood came to an end, as Tianwen informed them that Imperial Star Destroyers, Rebel envoys, and Cartel envoys had all arrived at the same time.

The arrival of all three forces at the same time is so unintentional that no one would believe it wasn't intentional.

What's more, Zhang Xun had given Palpatine a hard time more than a decade ago.

It's likely that the five Imperial Class I Star Destroyers outside are tasked with either recruiting or annihilating the enemy.

I just don't know what the rebel alliance, acting as troublemakers, wants to do here. Do they want me to go to war with the Empire directly?

The fact that the cartel's envoy, who was considered a criminal organization, wasn't killed with a single shot upon arrival was already a sign of respect.