On an ordinary departure day, Ella stood on the bridge of the *Luminous Cone*-class integrated missile cruiser, gazing at the holographic display. The fleet slowly left the space assembly yard, heading toward a deep asteroid belt to survey a new resource site. The X10 engineering ship led the way, busily collecting materials, while drones swarmed like a hive, cutting metal and crystals. The FG3000 multi-role frigates circled around, their engines humming in quiet vigilance. The AC721 carrier-based destroyers escorted them, with ray-like drones circling their hulls. With her hands behind her back, her gaze was calm, her mind already calculating the next step in resource expansion.
As the fleet approached a deep fissure in the asteroid belt, the sensor array suddenly emitted a sharp alarm. A massive unknown object appeared on the holographic display, its signal strong and chaotic. Ella furrowed her brow, her voice calm and decisive: "Slow down, adjust course, approach the target. All ships, enter alert status." The fleet's thrusters dimmed, gradually turning toward the darkness. Searchlights pierced the shadows of the fissure, and when the light finally outlined the target's form, the air in the bridge seemed to freeze.
It was a massive ship, its hull covered in thick dust and meteorite scars, yet it still exuded an overwhelming sense of authority. It floated silently in the depths of the fissure, like a sleeping beast, with asteroids surrounding it as if guarding this silent domain. Its length far exceeded any warship in Ella's fleet, and its surface bore ancient insignias that radiated the weight of time.
"What... is that?" Kira's voice came from behind, low and laced with reverence.
Ella locked her eyes on the hologram. The ship's emblem gradually revealed itself—*The Unnamed One of Egrum*. She took a deep breath, a wave of emotion surging within her. The Holy Empire, the former human authoritative government of the Lagrange era, had once ruled the stars with unparalleled technology. It had been a golden age, with the Empire's fleets sweeping across the cosmos, and the Lagrange Network under their control. However, the outbreak of the Lagrange War had shattered everything, leading to the empire's fall, but leaving behind countless technological relics that became the focus of contention among various factions. This hero ship was undoubtedly a relic of that era.
"Prepare a boarding party," Ella turned, her eyes gleaming with resolve. "I want to check it out myself."
The shuttle's engines hummed as it carried Ella and a team of elite personnel toward *The Unnamed One of Egrum*. When she stepped onto the ship's hull, the cold deck beneath her boots sent a strange solemnity through her. The floodlights swept across the interior, revealing the scene before them. They moved cautiously, each step like stepping into the depths of history.
The interior was vast and silent, the corridors wide enough to accommodate small shuttles. Ella's gaze swept over the walls, where ancient inscriptions whispered stories of the ship's glorious past. She murmured, "This isn't just a warship—it's like a mobile fortress." A technician followed closely, his scanner buzzing as data flowed into the holographic tablet.
The ship's length reached two thousand five hundred meters, far surpassing any vessel in Ella's fleet. Its structure was based on the Holy Empire's unique cylindrical core, which wasn't completely sealed but featured multiple openings. Inside, it was supported by structural struts and compartmentalized sections, arranged in a clearly defined hierarchy. The core was surrounded by secondary struts, supporting thick armor layers, like an impenetrable shield. The bow was pointed like a spear, ideal for breaking enemy lines, while the stern spread like wings, hiding propulsion systems and energy chambers. The internal space was divided into multiple levels, from the lower power section to the upper command tower, each designed with meticulous precision, reflecting the Holy Empire's advanced engineering skills.
Ella entered the core chamber, her footsteps echoing on the metallic floor. She gazed around, a wave of awe washing over her. The design of this ship surpassed anything she had imagined—it was both a war machine and a crystallization of technology.
The technician's voice broke the silence, filled with excitement. "Captain, the weapon system is beyond imagination!" Ella turned and followed him to the armory. At the front of the ship stood a colossal "Divine Light Judicator" ion cannon, its barrel stretching over a hundred meters, glowing with a blue light. This cannon used high-energy ions to trigger miniature nuclear fusion, capable of instantly melting heavy armor, able to change the course of battle with a single shot. Along the sides of the ship were twelve MK7-SG-4800 triple-barrel guns, their muzzles menacing, combining speed and firepower for mid-range suppression. Secondary weapons consisted of dozens of SG-190C pulse turrets, firing high-energy pulse beams that posed a significant threat to fast-moving targets. At the rear, a missile launcher array concealed the "Starfall" missiles, each capable of splitting mid-flight to cover large areas, like a rain of stars.
Ella stood before the "Divine Light Judicator," running her hand along the barrel, feeling the cold metal and the immense power it represented. "Such firepower could destroy an entire fleet," she murmured. This ship's armament testified to the Holy Empire's ultimate pursuit of warfare.
Deeper into the ship, a low hum guided them to the power room. Ella's attention was drawn to a massive device—a "Eternal Star Core" reactor. This reactor combined the advanced technology of the Lagrange era, using deuterium and crystal reactions to produce stable and powerful energy flows. The core was surrounded by coolant pipelines and energy converters, with excess heat converted into shield power, achieving astonishing efficiency. The technician exclaimed in awe, "Its energy efficiency is several times higher than our fusion reactors, even allowing for long-term warp travel."
Ella approached the reactor, feeling the faint vibrations from beneath her feet. This energy system was the heart of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*, providing endless power for its weapons and shields—the pinnacle of the Holy Empire's technology. She whispered, "With it, we will be fearless."
In the propulsion chamber at the rear of the ship, Ella discovered the "Warpspace Engine"—a system that utilized the spatial distortion technology of the Lagrange era, creating mini warp bubbles around the ship to enable it to cross the galaxy in a short time. Four sets of plasma thrusters provided auxiliary propulsion, ensuring flexibility during regular navigation. Data showed that the warp engine's top speed far exceeded her fleet, even allowing the ship to teleport positions on the battlefield.
She stared at the engine, her eyes filled with ambition. "This is a true interstellar weapon," she muttered. With such a propulsion system, *The Unnamed One of Egrum* would become a ghost on the battlefield, impossible to catch.
Ascending to the command tower, Ella found a holographic tactical platform at the center, where a crystal-like "Sacred Core AI" hovered. She touched the platform, and the screen lit up, projecting a star map and tactical model. This command system could analyze battlefield data in real-time, generating multidimensional tactical plans and precisely transmitting instructions to every module through the ship's network. The AI core had autonomous learning capabilities, adjusting strategies based on enemy movements. The ancient text on the console indicated that this system had once been directly controlled by the Holy Empire's admirals, working in tandem with the AI to achieve unstoppable victories.
Ella's fingers glided across the platform, a surge of excitement filling her. "With this, we can control the entire battlefield," she whispered. This command system was the brain of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*, and the key to her future campaigns.
Finally, she examined the outer armor plating of the ship. The armor was made of the Holy Empire's unique HSS (High Specific Strength) composite material, with thickness ranging from 500 mm in the middle of the hull to 5 meters in the engine and weapon compartments. This material was based on heavy metal alloys, embedded with Laiman crystal weaving networks and ultra-hard energy receiving elements, with multiple layers of sensors and active cooling systems on its surface. After testing, the technician exclaimed in amazement, "Its tensile strength is several times higher than our composite armor, and it can withstand energy weapons!"
Ella stood at the bow, running her hand along the cold plating, feeling its unbreakable texture. This layer of protection allowed *The Unnamed One of Egrum* to stand firm in battle, becoming a symbol of the Holy Empire's indomitable legacy. She turned, gazing at the sleeping giant, her heart burning with fierce determination.
Returning to the space assembly yard, the sky had darkened, and the stars twinkled above. Ella gathered her fleet, pointing to the holographic display of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*, her voice firm and resolute. "This ship will become our flagship. Repair it, activate it, and let it rekindle the glory of the Holy Empire." The technical team plunged into the restoration work, the base illuminated with lights and the sound of machinery never ceasing. She stood in the command center, gazing at the stars, her eyes reflecting the endless journey ahead.