SWNOVELXO Chapter 49: Chapter 43: The Celestial Archipelago Expands
Chapter 43: The Celestial Archipelago Expands
The Celestial Archipelago—a collection of floating islands that served as the core of Earth's Divine Triad's Colony—now stretched beyond Earth's atmosphere, expanding the reach of the Sung Clan's power into space. The second clones of Sung Jin-Woo and Sung Su-Ho had already forged the most advanced technologies, blending their divine abilities with the knowledge gathered from across the multiverse. And with these newfound capabilities, they had turned their gaze to the Moon and Mars, transforming them into new frontiers of divine influence and civilization.
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Dimensional Gates to the Moon and Mars
Unlike traditional space travel, the second clones used their powers to create dimensional gates, linking the Celestial Archipelago to the Moon and Mars with ease. These gates were not just a shortcut across space but a manifestation of their divine authority—opening portals that allowed instantaneous travel between the Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
1. Dimensional Gateways:
These gates were massive structures, anchored in the center of each floating island. Designed to harness the power of the Arcano-Mechanica's magical cores, they could open wormholes to the celestial bodies with a flick of the second clones' fingers. The gates were secured with layers of divine energy, ensuring that no other force in the universe could destabilize or control them.
2. No Need for Spaceships:
The dimensional gates provided an instant mode of travel, making the need for traditional spacecraft obsolete. The second clones could traverse from Earth to the Moon or Mars within moments, guiding their colony's operations and expansion with remarkable speed and efficiency. However, they maintained these portals not just for themselves but for anyone else who might need to travel.
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Colonial Expansion on the Moon and Mars
Once the dimensional gates to the Moon and Mars were activated, the clones began constructing new bases, shelters, and infrastructure to support the growth of their Celestial Archipelago. These bases would not only serve as extensions of their influence but as places of refuge, research, and further development for the future.
1. The Moon's Transformation:
The Moon, once a barren and desolate landscape, was now a thriving colony. Using resources from Earth, the clones brought water, volcanic soil, and even flora and fauna to terraform the lunar surface. Massive domed cities grew in the craters, equipped with advanced climate control systems and fertile land for growing crops.
Colonial Buildings:
The Moon's colonies were complete with factories, bunkers, farms, stadiums, and other essential facilities for sustaining life and strengthening the Triad's control. The bunkers provided safety from cosmic dangers, while the factories were used to produce resources for the colonies across all planets.
Flora and Fauna:
Earth's flora and fauna were carefully introduced, each species chosen for its adaptability to the moon's harsh environment. With magical enhancements from the second clones, plants grew even in the low gravity, and animals were genetically modified to survive the lack of atmosphere. The moon's surface transformed into a vibrant garden, with greenhouses and bio-domes providing fresh air and food for the colonists.
2. Mars' Colonization:
On Mars, the situation was more complicated. The planet's atmosphere was thin, and its terrain was treacherous, with dust storms and extreme temperatures. But the second clones, ever resourceful, used their Arcano-Mechanica-based technologies to reshape Mars' surface. Volcanic soil was transported from Earth, enriching the Martian landscape, while water was extracted and purified using energy-based devices.
Martian Bases:
Vast fortress-like bases were constructed on Mars, with massive underground facilities designed to house colonists and researchers. Factories here churned out technological marvels, and bunkers were built deep beneath the surface to protect from Mars' extreme conditions. Cities emerged, surrounded by protective domes and linked to Earth by the dimensional gates, providing homes for those who sought to be part of this new, galactic venture.
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Spaceships: A Practical Approach for the Future
Even though the dimensional gates were a more efficient and instantaneous method of travel, the second clones knew that many on Earth and other realms would need more conventional means of transportation. So, they began the construction of spaceships—advanced vessels designed for interstellar travel.
1. Arcano-Mechanica-Powered Ships:
Using the technologies borrowed from the Arcano-Mechanica universe, the second clones designed spaceships that ran on magical cores. These cores, mimicking the ones used in the Arcano-Mechanica machines, provided the ships with immense power, allowing them to traverse space without relying on conventional fuel or technology.
2. Design and Functionality:
The ships were sleek, aerodynamic, and equipped with spells for maneuverability, speed, and energy production. While they weren't as fast as the dimensional gates, they were far more versatile, able to travel between celestial bodies and explore uncharted regions of the universe. The magical cores made the ships incredibly resilient, able to withstand the most hostile environments.
3. For Earth's Non-Colonial Residents:
These spaceships weren't just for the Divine Triad or the colonies. The second clones intended to allow non-colonial residents of Earth to use these ships as well, ensuring that the colonies were accessible to anyone seeking to travel to the Moon or Mars. As the Celestial Archipelago's influence grew, Earth itself would become a hub of interplanetary travel, connected by these extraordinary ships and the dimensional gates.
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A New Era for Earth and Beyond
The opening of dimensional gates to the Moon and Mars, combined with the construction of spaceships, marked a new era for humanity and the Divine Triad. The Celestial Archipelago was no longer just a collection of floating islands but a powerful empire that spanned multiple worlds and had its foothold in space. Earth, the Moon, and Mars were now interconnected, with the Divine Triad at the center of it all.
As the second clones looked out over their growing empire, they saw a future full of possibility. A future where Earth was no longer confined to one planet, but was part of a vast and interconnected network of worlds. They had established a foundation that would endure for millennia, shaping the course of the multiverse and solidifying the legacy of the Sung Clan.
The Celestial Archipelago was no longer just a dream—it was a living, breathing reality. And the Divine Triad was just getting started.