Chapter 250: I’m afraid, so I’d better stay hidden for now!
Stokal stood in front of the huge display screen in the command center. The screen showed the images sent back by the new sophon. The Emperor's palace stood on the highest peak of the blue planet, and the laser that should have destroyed everything was easily blocked by the guards holding shields.

Watching this scene, Sterkar's complex emotions towards this civilization surged again.

"It seems that human civilization is far from being weak enough to be easily destroyed!" Stekar said to himself, frowning.

At this moment, the door of the command center opened quietly and an officer walked in.

He stood straight with a serious look on his face, waiting for Stekar's order.

"Master Pioneer, the reconnaissance report from the front line has been submitted. Should we continue with the next action plan?" the officer asked with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

Sterkar looked at the Emperor and the Custodians on the screen and shook his head slowly.

"No, suspend all offensive plans!"

The officer was obviously a little surprised. He was stunned for a moment and asked, "Sir, what do you mean?"

Sterkar turned around, faced the officer, and said with a firm look in his eyes: “I have ordered all advance troops to cease any further actions.

Now is not the time for us to launch a general offensive immediately.

Although human civilization has declined, they still have a power that we do not fully understand.

Especially the Emperor and his Custodians, who are strong enough to easily repel our initial attacks!"

"But, sir, our intelligence shows that human civilization has long been corrupt from within. Why don't we just attack them directly?" the officer asked in confusion.

"Because we are not fully confident!" Sterkar explained calmly, "When facing an unknown and powerful enemy, rash actions will only lead to unforeseen consequences.

The appearance of the Imperial Guards has already demonstrated their combat power. We need time to study their weaknesses!"

The officer nodded, showing his understanding, but still a little confused.

"So, what should we do next?"

Sterkar pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "We must stay here and concentrate all our efforts on developing our own planet.

Only when we have enough power can we defeat the Terra civilization!"

“From now on, I want you to reassess all resources and power on our planet.

Whether it is armaments, technology or economy, we must reach the limits of our planet!
Moreover, starting today, our planet will be officially renamed as Raider Planet!"

There was an unquestionable command in Stekar's voice.

"Understood, sir!" the officer responded immediately and began to record Sterkar's instructions.

"First, we need to improve energy conversion efficiency!" Sterkar continued, "I need you to prioritize upgrading energy conversion equipment in the coming period.

We must ensure that we get more energy in the shortest possible time, which is the basis for all development!"

The officer quickly noted it down, then asked, "After the energy is upgraded, should we strengthen our armaments?"

Sterkar nodded: “That’s right.

We need to expand the number of starships and enhance the defensive capabilities of warships.

In particular, we need to develop weapons that can resist the Terran Guard and the giant fortress.

We can no longer underestimate the enemy's combat effectiveness!"

The officer then added: "What about scientific research, sir?"

Sterkar turned to the screen and called up the location of the main scientific research facilities on the planet: “The scientific research department must go all out in weapons research and development, especially countermeasures against genetic technology.

The fighting power of the Imperial Guards obviously comes from genetic modification, we need to find their weakness!"

"Yes, sir!" the officer wrote down quickly.

Sterkar sighed slightly and added, “In addition, we need to increase the speed of building fortifications.

I don't want the planet itself to become a target before we launch our full assault!"

"I will immediately organize an engineering team to ensure that all defense facilities are upgraded in the shortest possible time!" the officer responded immediately.

Sterkar looked at the officer and spoke in a slower tone, “We need to be patient, Terra is not an easy opponent to defeat.

But we are not without a chance of winning. As long as we are cautious enough and strike decisively when necessary, we will definitely find their weaknesses!"

The officer nodded firmly, "We will do our best, sir!"

"Okay, go and do it!" Stekar gave the final order.

The officer saluted and quickly left the command center.

Sterkar stood alone in front of the huge display screen, which still showed the image of the blue planet.

The emperor's palace towers into the clouds, and the imperial guards still stand firmly by his side.

"Emperor, how many secrets do you still have to reveal?" Stekar murmured softly, "But it doesn't matter. I have plenty of time. I will wait until the moment you reveal your flaws!"

He turned and walked to his desk and began to plan more details.

For Stokal, today's decisions will be the key to future success.

He knew that only by conserving his energy and improving himself comprehensively could he conquer this dungeon.

Time flies, and a few days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Sterkar stood in the conference room of the command center, scanning the elite deputies in front of him with sharp eyes.

At the conference table, several deputies in different uniforms were looking at him seriously, waiting for new instructions. These people were elites carefully selected by him from various departments of the Raider Civilization, shouldering the important task of promoting the rapid development of civilization.

"Everyone!" Stekar said in a low but firm voice: "At present, the enemy we are facing is far more powerful than we imagined.

The power of Terran civilization has not completely declined, especially their Emperor and Guards, who have demonstrated a combat capability that is enough to threaten our starship forces!"

He paused here and his eyes swept across everyone's face.

The atmosphere in the room became more tense, and everyone held their breath, waiting for his next words.

"Therefore, I decided to adjust our strategy!" Stekar continued, "We need time to recuperate and improve our strength.

To ensure that every step we take goes smoothly, I will give you greater responsibilities!"

Sterkar looked at the first person, a burly man with eagle-like eyes, Leocaster, the most outstanding military commander on the planet.

"Leo!" Sterkar's voice was steady and powerful: "From now on, you will be fully responsible for armament construction and combat deployment.

I need you to rapidly expand the size of your starship fleet, paying special attention to improving your defense and attack capabilities.

Terra's Custodians and that massive fortress are our main threat, you must ensure our forces are able to handle their attacks!"

Leo nodded, a cold determination flashing in his eyes: "My lord, I will assemble an elite fleet capable of competing with Terra in the shortest possible time to ensure our safety and prepare for future attacks!"

Stekar nodded with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to a petite woman with a powerful aura. She was Elena Nova, the local director of scientific research.

"Elena!" Sterkar said to her: "You will continue to lead our scientific research team, focusing on the countermeasures of genetic technology and the upgrading of weapon systems.

Terra's Custodians are clearly genetically engineered warriors. We must find their weaknesses and develop effective countermeasures!"

Elena smiled and replied confidently, “Don’t worry, sir.

I will lead the team to conduct all-round research to ensure that we have a technological advantage in future battles!"

Stokal moved on to the next person, an older man with slightly graying hair, Frederick Holden, the local Minister of Economy and Resources.

"Holden!" Sterkar said in a deep voice: "We need more resources to support the development of armaments and scientific research.

I appoint you as the person in charge of resource scheduling. You must ensure that energy conversion efficiency is improved, and allocate resources reasonably, giving priority to supporting military and scientific research projects! "

Holden nodded and responded: “Sir, I will use all means to ensure the efficient use of resources, and our energy supply will not become a bottleneck!”

Finally, Sterkar's eyes fell on a young man, Xavier, the Minister of Intelligence and Espionage of the Raider Planet.

"Savier!" Stekar said slowly, "Intelligence work is of vital importance.

I need you to continue to monitor the actions of Terran civilization, especially the intelligence gathering on the Custodians and the giant fortresses.

No detail can be overlooked, intelligence is the key to our next move! "

There was a determined light in Xavier's eyes: "I will make our spy network omnipresent, and Terra's every move will be under our control!"

Stekar looked at the deputies in front of him and felt a little comforted.

He knew that these people were top talents in their respective fields. With their support, the civilization he had obtained would surely improve its strength in a short period of time and prepare for future wars.

“In the days ahead, we must work together and do our best for the development of our Raider Planet!” Stekar finally said, his voice full of tenacity and determination: “We have time, but not much.

I hope you can all fulfill your duties and ensure that we are invincible when facing Terra civilization!"

"We swear to complete the mission to the death, Lord Pioneer!" Several deputies responded in unison.

Sterkar nodded with satisfaction, and the meeting ended. Several deputies stood up and left the meeting room with their respective tasks.

[Wow, this guy Stekar is really steady! As expected of a pioneer of the fourth-level civilization, he actually chose to hide and develop instead of going head-on with Terra. This operation is really admirable! ]

[Right, right, right. I told you that it’s definitely not possible to just charge in. Human civilization has such a deep foundation, especially the Emperor and the Imperial Guards. Any one of them would be enough to give him a hard time. Sure enough, Sterkar didn’t disappoint us and knew how to avoid the enemy’s sharp edge!]

[Hehe, to be honest, the copy of the designer of Azure Star 009 is really something! Look, this [Warhammer 40K] copy has just started, and it is already so exciting. He is really worthy of being a legendary designer! ]

[Yes, the copy of Designer 009 has never been simple. The Wuchang copy has caused so many civilizations to fall. This [Warhammer 40K] must be a deep pit! But then again, Sterkar is staying alive and developing this time. I think he has a chance.]

[Yeah, after all, human civilization was once the pinnacle of the universe. Although it is now in decline, who knows how many cards they still have? I tell you, it is the smartest thing to stay calm at this time. Sterkar did a great job! ]

[Ah, really, I don’t dare to touch the copy of Designer 009. You can see the direction of the plot. First you think the opponent is very weak, but then there is a big reversal, which makes you cry! ]

[To be honest, I really envy Stekar for being able to conquer this dungeon. If he can survive in this dungeon, he can get super high rewards! However, how should I put it, the pressure is really great. After all, this dungeon is really not something that ordinary people can conquer.]

[Haha, who dares to say that he can conquer the copy of the designer of Azure Star No. 009? The Wuchang copy has already shattered the pride of so many civilizations. The current [Warhammer 40K] is probably even more difficult. Let's just watch the fun. How long can Sterkar live is a question! ]

[Hey, have you ever thought about this question, how long will it take for Sterkar to develop this time? Will Terra also be secretly doing something? I feel that Designer 009 can't let Sterkar develop so easily, right? ]

[Tsk tsk tsk, indeed, I know the style of Designer 009 too well. On the surface, it seems that you have time to develop, but the next second, an enemy attack alarm sounds. It's too late to regret! It seems that Stekar is in big trouble.]

[Haha, I'm getting nervous after hearing you guys talk about it so scary. But no matter what, Designer 009 is really amazing. He can always design such a headache-inducing dungeon. No wonder players from all over the universe want to conquer his dungeon. The rewards are definitely top-notch! ]

[Yes, yes, yes, there are always new things. Don’t you think the background setting of [Warhammer 40K] is particularly exciting? A civilization that once dominated the universe has now become a lingering state. Who would have thought? Isn’t this a portrayal of reality! It’s really a masterpiece! ]

[Ah, no matter what, Designer 009 has won again this time. Everyone is waiting to see how Sterkar will deal with it. But I think he has to be careful no matter what he does. Terra will definitely not let him feel comfortable! ]

[If you ask me, Designer 009 must have a bigger trump card hidden. Terra Civilization is more than just what it appears on the surface. It is right for Sterkar to stay low and develop now, but it is hard to say whether he can turn the tables in the end! ]

[Well, let's just watch it slowly. I like watching the truth slowly revealed the most! Designer 009 always brings us surprises. How long Sterkar can last depends on how long the designer wants him to last! ]

[Hahaha, you're right! It feels like we are watching a cosmic blockbuster now. Designer 009 is the mysterious director. Sterkar is pretty tough. I hope he can hold on for a while longer and give us more plots! ]

[That's right, that's right! Come on, Sterkar! We are all watching, don't let Designer 009's copy pass too quickly, otherwise we won't get to watch! ]

(End of this chapter)