Galaxy of Giant Ships: Starting with Data-Driven Warships

Chapter 23 Criteria for Planetary Classification

Bro: "??? You're short on cash???"

Du Wenying: "Okay, how much should I invest?"

Chen Jingyu: "Brother Yao, I definitely want to vote, but as you know, I don't have many planetary origin crystals."

Faced with the three people's quick and uniform replies, Chen Yao patiently explained to each of them, um... except for Chen Yan.

"As for the specific investment amount, Wenying, just take 1000 low-grade planetary origin crystals, which will account for 20% of the shares."

"It's alright, Jingyu, take as much as you can. I'll make up the difference if you need more. Anyway, 1000 low-grade planetary origin crystals represent 20% of the shares. You can pay me back slowly later."

"1000 planetary origin crystals, hurry up, stop talking so much."

Shortly after, 2500 Family Universal Points were deposited into Chen Yao's personal account, which he immediately exchanged for low-grade planetary origin crystals.

Within the family's internal exchange system, 1 Universal Point corresponds to 1 Low-Grade Planetary Origin Crystal, meaning that Chen Yao currently possesses over 2500 Origin Crystals.

"Hmm, not enough."

He thought for a moment, then shook his head.

He had already learned about the information about the star field of Iron Crocodile Star through his father. Within a range of tens of light-years, there were more than a dozen resource-type planets, as well as a large area of ​​star debris and asteroid belts, making it very rich in resources.

Even if it's just those leaked out from the gaps in the family caravan, if we calculate based on low-grade planetary origin crystals, there would still be tens of thousands of them. Even if there are other small mining companies competing in the middle, 2500 low-grade planetary origin crystals are still not enough.

After all, if he successfully acquires a shop, he will no longer be able to sell the mineral materials he currently hoards. Only a fool would be willing to let a layer of profit be skimmed off for nothing.

When in doubt... ask your mom.

Five minutes later, another 2000 family universal points were transferred into Chen Yao's account. At this point, the starting capital was basically met, and all that was left was to wait for the actual operation upon arriving at Iron Crocodile Star.

……

With a diameter of over 18,000 kilometers, Iron Crocodile is relatively small among Class II life-bearing planets.

Of course, the volume of a planet is not necessarily proportional to its class.

Take Tianlan Star, a Class IV life-bearing planet, for example. Its diameter is just over 20,000 kilometers, not much larger than Tie'e Star, and much smaller in volume than most Class III planets. But even so, it is still a Class IV life-bearing planet.

The specific classification of a planet's order must ultimately be determined from two aspects: the origin of its core and the crystalline veins that give rise to the planet's origin on its surface.

The core of a star is the origin of a planet's will, which is the fundamental reason why a planet can autonomously absorb free energy from the boundless cosmos and continuously grow stronger.

The primordial crystal veins are related to the upper limit that the life essence of all living beings on a planet can reach, including the concentration of energy factors inside the planet.

Normally, only when both of the above conditions are met can a planet be considered a qualified planet of that class.

Take, for example, Longding Star, where the Chen family command center is located on the front line of the Longfeng River System battlefield. As the highest-ranking life-bearing planet in the Longfeng River System, its core essence officially entered the seventh level as early as four thousand years ago. However, because the core essence has not been promoted for long, a seventh-level primordial crystal vein has not yet been successfully conceived on the planet, so it can never be considered a seventh-level planet.

Throughout history, both the current Chen family and the former Crocodile Ghost Clan have only referred to it as a Level 6 planet, at most adding the title of near-Level 7. They never even dreamed of it being a true Level 7.

Getting back to the main point, as the family's [Weihai Type III Passenger Starship] slowly descended, a faint orange-red halo appeared on the atmosphere of Iron Crocodile Star outside the porthole due to the friction of the ship's hull. Through this light curtain, the planet below, covered by a mixture of emerald green and deep blue, became increasingly clear.

Looking out the window, Chen Yao thought of his father, whom he hadn't seen for more than half a year, and a slight nervousness arose in his heart, which quickly turned into a faint smile.

"Let's go."

Gu Ping gently patted his shoulder, her eyes also revealing a hint of barely suppressed anticipation.

The mother and son followed the flow of people out of the starship and onto the alloy pier of the Iron Crocodile Star docking port.

The sky over Iron Crocodile Star was a pale amber color, somewhat different from the azure of Tianlan Star. The air was filled with a strange yet fresh scent, a unique aroma belonging to the front lines of the battlefield—tense, busy, yet full of life.

"Mom, should we send Dad a message first?"

"Don't send it yet, give him a surprise."

Gu Ping's lips curled up slightly, a mischievous glint in her eyes. At this moment, she didn't seem like a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator, but rather like a young wife who had just been separated from her husband for a short time and was eager to surprise him.

Chen Yao wisely kept quiet and obediently followed his mother onto the hovercar heading to the garrison headquarters.

……

The Iron Crocodile Garrison is located in the heart of Iron Crocodile City. It is a complex of buildings cast entirely from a mixture of dark gold alloy and first-tier marble, reflecting a pale golden glow in the sunlight.

This is both Chen Tianhua's daily office and his residence on Iron Crocodile Star.

Gu Ping was clearly familiar with the place, passing through security gates with ease, allowing the guards to bow respectfully as she walked without slowing down her pace.

Chen Yao followed behind, his gaze sweeping over the guards and officers who were all wearing first or even second generation exoskeleton armor of their families and holding individual laser guns, and he sighed inwardly.

The weight of the titles "Third-Tier Cruiser Captain" and "Guardian of a Second-Tier Inhabited Planet" was fully displayed in this moment.

"lady."

A middle-aged man dressed in the family's formal military uniform walked towards her. Upon seeing that it was Gu Ping, he was slightly taken aback, and then quickly saluted.

When his gaze fell on Chen Yao, a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Yao, you're here too."

"Uncle Tai!"

Chen Yao was naturally familiar with his father's personal guards and childhood best friends, and he greeted them respectfully.

"Is Tianhua in the manor?"

At this moment, her mother, Gu Ping, asked.

"Brother Hua is in the conference room. Should I inform him now?"

"No, we'll do it in a bit."

Gu Ping waved her hand and led Chen Yao straight towards her father Chen Tianhua's personal office.

……

Click!

Fifteen minutes later, the office door was pushed open.

When Chen Tianhua saw two figures suddenly appear in his office, he was clearly taken aback. However, when he saw what they looked like, a look of great surprise quickly appeared on his angular, usually serious face.

"Pingmei, Xiaoyao, what brings you here?"

His voice was somewhat hoarse, a stark contrast to the ruthless and decisive cruiser captain who was used to life and death.

"What, you're not welcome?" Gu Ping raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of coquettishness.

"Welcome, of course you're welcome!"