I Am The Swarm

The limbs of the atmospheric organisms were composed of segmented “cartilage.” When in standby mode, these “cartilage” segments were connected only by the organism’s soft tissues, making them extremely fragile.

However, once powered, the cartilage generated a special electromagnetic field. These fields mutually attracted each other, forming a unified binding field.

At that point, the entire limb was enveloped by this binding field, making it nearly indestructible unless an overwhelmingly powerful force could disrupt the field in an instant.

Thus, when the Storm Gods attacked what they assumed were dormant atmospheric organisms, their unreactive bodies were extremely vulnerable, allowing the Storm Gods to shred more than a dozen of them in moments.

But once the atmospheric organisms activated their binding fields, the limbs transformed into indestructible whips with powerful offensive capabilities, almost impossible to damage.

Additionally, the limbs and main body also acted as a unique propulsion system. When the limb’s magnetic field was active, it ionized the gases within, creating plasma. The plasma was then funneled into a specialized organ within the main body, where electromagnetic interactions accelerated it axially, producing high specific impulse.

The internal magnetic forces propelled the plasma at high speed through an open cavity at the tail of the main body, generating thrust for rapid movement.

Because thrust was proportional to the square of the electric current, higher current and power input increased the propulsion efficiency. This allowed atmospheric organisms to regulate their speed by adjusting power output.

Interestingly, due to the high temperatures of the plasma, Luo Wen and his team discovered that the aerogel material constituting the organisms had excellent thermal resistance and insulation properties.

The material also proved capable of withstanding extreme cold, making it ideal for constructing Swarm space units, aside from its low defensive properties.

Moreover, Luo Wen noted that these limbs were akin to auxiliary components for the atmospheric organisms. As long as their heads and main bodies remained intact, losing some limbs would not significantly harm them. These limbs also possessed remarkable regenerative capabilities; with sufficient energy, they could regrow rapidly.

This explained why the atmospheric organisms, though appearing heavily damaged during their playful encounters, rarely died.

The head of the atmospheric organisms was encased in a massive “cartilage” shell capable of generating its own binding field. When activated, this field formed a protective shield around the head, reducing air resistance.

In their default state, the organisms swam through the air like fish. Their speed was impressive but not extraordinary. However, with the binding field activated, air resistance ceased to hinder them, and the propulsion system enabled them to achieve staggering speeds.

The framework of the atmospheric organisms was so well-suited to space travel that it required almost no modification. The Swarm’s version of the atmospheric organisms, hatched on the far side of the Red Moon, adapted effortlessly to its environment.

Luo Wen wondered why these naturally space-faring creatures weren’t ubiquitous across the Genesis Star System. This intriguing question was left to the Intelligent Entities for further research, as he, too, was curious.

While the atmospheric organisms had numerous advantages, their weaknesses were equally apparent.

First, in the presence of similar technology, magnetic field conflicts could arise, diminishing or neutralizing the effects of their fields. This was why their limb fields were easily worn down during mutual combat.

Second, they lacked organs capable of storing large amounts of energy, severely limiting their endurance. It was akin to a car with a fuel tank the size of a soda can.

Although atmospheric organisms could store some energy internally, it wasn’t substantial. To sustain their massive bodies, they spent most of their time floating in the air, absorbing radiation.

However, any use of electromagnetic mechanisms—whether for rapid flight, limb attacks, or defense—caused their energy reserves to deplete rapidly.

Their energy output capacity was impressive, as seen in their plasma propulsion system. Higher energy input led to greater thrust, higher speeds, and stronger binding fields for their limbs. With enough power, their limbs could hold hundreds of tons without snapping, compared to just a few tons under normal conditions.

The intensity of their energy output was evident from the frequency, brightness, clarity, and scale of the blue electrical arcs on their bodies.

Unfortunately, their lack of predators and a complacent environment resulted in low intelligence. They had no concept of energy management.

They could charge themselves for hours, only to exhaust their energy reserves in a few minutes of activity—standard behavior for them.

For example, the dozens to hundreds of atmospheric organisms that played with the Swarm meteors barely lasted an hour before retreating. It wasn’t that they lost interest; they simply ran out of energy.

Likewise, they didn’t attempt to keep the Swarm meteors for future amusement. Without their electromagnetic fields, their limbs couldn’t hold onto the meteors and were forced to let go.

Luo Wen now understood why these atmospheric organisms, despite their space-traversing capabilities, remained confined to A7B5.

Addressing the shortcomings of the atmospheric organism template wasn’t straightforward. Luo Wen possessed genes for energy-storing cells, but these cells offered no substantial advantage over the organisms’ natural capabilities.

Moreover, compatibility issues arose. While the cells could store electricity, they couldn’t directly supply energy to the organisms. Implementing such cells in the template would necessitate additional nutrient supply systems, making the solution inefficient.

Still, Luo Wen had ample time and a vast research team. He was confident in developing a better energy storage organ, even if it took centuries.

After all, without interference from intelligent civilizations, the Swarm’s conquest of the entire Genesis Star System was merely a matter of time.

As days passed, the Swarm captured all the satellites of A7. Intelligent Entities frequently used the Swarm Network to remotely control their manufactured bodies for investigations, research, and experiments—such as deploying Swarm versions of atmospheric organisms into A7’s depths.

With increasing data, the mysteries surrounding the atmospheric organisms gradually unraveled.

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