In the dead silence of the medical bay, eyes suddenly flutter open.
Those golden irises dilate and contract as information and memories flood the new inhabitant.
"Ugh, f*ck" Shagun utters as he suffers a slight headache due to information overload.
His eyes scan and trace every line, ridge, edge, and sci-fi looking components of the cryo pod.
As he tried to move, the insides of the pod lit up as various scanners simultaneously powered on.
////////////////////////////////SCAN INITIATED////////////////////////////////
Status: Weak (Nutrition is recommended)
Heart Rate: 47 beats per minute (Dangerous levels, warm up immediately)
Sensory Status: Weak (Stretching is advised)
Total cryo time: 2026 light years (Relative to distance covered, not ship speed)
Muscle Atrophy: Slight (Proper nutrition and exercise recommended)
Iris response: Normal
Cyber circuits: Active
////////////////////////////////SCAN COMPLETED////////////////////////////////
*Pfffffffffff*
Cold air leaks out as the hatch of the cryo pod opens.
*Thud*
A dull sound of bots hitting hard metal.
"So transmigration is real huh?" Shagun mutters to himself as he slowly gets used to his new memories and identity.
He adjusts his eyes to the dim lighting as he surveys his surroundings that are both familiar and unfamiliar.
"A fascinating sensation really. Like a fever dream." He utters to himself in retrospect.
As he surveys the surroundings, he discovers that the only equipment inside the med bay is the cryo pod and some unknown human sized pod.
In the side of the pod, the words Vita Neosus 3000 were plastered.
After he finishes familiarizing with the new environment, he stretches his whole body.
*pop* *pop* he could hear the sounds of his joints popping in every movement.
*hiss* *hiss*
"Mmmmmm phewww" Shagun exhales a stale breath as he completes his stretching.
He walked at a leisurely pace as he looks for the door and formulates plans in his head.
So I must first head to the command room, get a scan on the status of the whole ship, get a feel for the mecha in the armory, train,...ugghhh there is so much to do.
As he nears the door, he places his palm to a square scanner.
His Cyber circuits flare to life as his skin connects with the cold glass panel of the scanner
It's a pretty weird feeling really. It's like there is electricity running through my veins.
Footsteps echo through the vast corridor as Shagun navigates this metallic maze and heads towards the command center.
Even if I had inherited the memories of my predecessor , I would have undoubtedly be lost in this maze. Good thing there are signs though.
As he nears the command room, he pauses.
He takes a moment to finalize his plans in his head.
This is it. The moment I step into that room , my journey starts. Not as Shagun, but as the 728th heir candidate, Rex Azerith Lexus.
*Huffff*
He takes one last deep breath as he steps nearer and nearer, until he pressed his palms into the scanner.
The doors slid open and he enters the room.
So many buttons. So many controls. What the f*ck is all of this? Is this was pilots feel when he first enters a cockpit? I didn't sign up for this sh*t.
*Sighs* A sigh escapes his lips
But man do I have no choice but forward.
The command room looked like a fusion of a rocket command center and a pilot's cockpit at the same time. Except for the chair in the middle that looks like a comfortable gaming chair.
He finally sat in the chair and place both of his palms on the panels integrated into the armrests.
"Welcome, Captain Rex Azerith Lexus."
A mechanical voice spoke.
"Are you this ship's A.I.?" Shagun asked.
"Yes, Captain. You could call me Overwatch"
"Why the name though? Doesn't it sound....tacky?"
"I do not know, captain. I only know that it is my name. Besides, as long as I assist you well in operating this vessel, name does not matter."
"Fair point. Now tell me what you could do Overwatch"
"Certainly Captain" The A.I. replied as panels and screens come to life
Each and every screen showing Data, statistics, configurations, algorithms, and several things that encompasses the ships functions and abilities.
"As you can see captain, this ship has many complexities. If you alone try to control everything, your brain processing speed won't be able to catch up and will cause you to be severely fatigued mentally. "
It paused for a while to let that fact sink in. Then it continued.
"However, that is precisely why I am here. I shall be the one to do all this tedious work while you, Captain, shall point where we should go, dictate what we should do, and do what only you, with the highest authority on this ship, could do. "
"So basically, you're my trusted aide, my reliable comrade. And most importantly, the Overwatch of thisship?"
"Yes Captain." It paused again before asking.
"So Captain, where to go, what to do, and what's the order?"
"Give me a status check of this ship. What sectors or components are damaged? I don't need to know each one intricately, just summarize them for me. Also, what are your suggestions about these damages if there are, and most importantly, where are we?"
" Affirmative. " The A.I. replied as twoscreens appeared in front of Rex.
The screen on the right read:
/////////////////////////STATUS SCAN INITIATED/////////////////////////
Ion Weaponry Status: Functional (Maintenance is recommended)
Laser Weaponry Status: Slightly Damaged (Repair is recommended)
Kinetic Weaponry Status: Slightly Damaged (Repair is recommended)
Hull Status: Functional
Shield Status: Functional
Engine Status: Functional
Reconnaissance Equipment Status: Functional
FTL Boosters Status: Severely Damaged (Major Repairs are recommended)
/////////////////////////STATUS SCAN FINISHED/////////////////////////
The screen on the left read:
/////////////////////////RECONNAISSANCE SCAN INITIATED/////////////////////////
External Temperature: Below Goldilocks Threshold
Atmospheric Gas: Highly Toxic
Life Scanner: Sparse Life Form detected
Soil Quality: Heavily Contaminated
Terrain Mapping: Mountainous and Rocky
Resource Scanner: Sparse Low Leve ores
Communication Links: No response
Planet Category: Death Star
/////////////////////////RECONNAISSANCE SCAN COMPLETED/////////////////////////
"Great just great. Just my luck huh. Out of all planets, I landed on a f*cking Death Star? Not a Gaia planet, or even JUST a mining star, but a f*cking Death Star?"
Shagun took a deep breath as he calmed down his emotions.
"Can't just turn back time can I? I'll just deal with all this sh*t tomorrow. Place all System on standby mode, Overwatch. And notify me incase any situation rises. "
"Affirmative Captain"
Shagun wearily rose from his seat and walked towards the entrance of the Command room.
Just the sight of the command room made his already aching head worse. He had no more energy to finish all his previous plans.
The doors slid open as he walked further into the corridor and into one of the resting chambers.
As he presses his palm against the Scanner, the doors slid open and reveals the inside of the chamber.
Surprisingly, it's not a resting pod like I expected it to be. Must be a bias I formed after seeing pods in the med bay.
His eyes scan the room as each and every detail is registered in his mind.
It was minimalist but comfortable.
A bed, a simple drawer, a seemingly sci-fi lava lamp and an emergency weapons compartment containing a single beam pistol.
*Flomp*
Shagun unceremoniously flops onto the bed.
The bed is surprisingly comfy. God I could sleep for ages in this.
As Shagun was immersed in the feeling of the material...
"DING. Cosmo Emperor System Activated"
"Overwatch? Is that you?"
"Captain, you were looking for me?"
"What's with this Cosmo Emperor System?"
"What are you talking about Captain? There is no such record on my database."
"But clearly, there was a mechanical voice that said: DING. Cosmo Emperor System Activated just now."
"....."
"Captain, I suggest going to the medical bay ASAP, I suspect there's something wrong with your head"
"Go back to your duties Overwatch. Maybe I just need rest"
"Rest well, Captain"
Shagun massaged his temples and tried closing his eyes to get some shut eye when...
"Host, would you like to know about the functions of the Cosmo Emperor System?"
"Who are you? What are you? And why am I hearing you?" Shagun uttered as he cast a wary glance towards his surrounding.
"Dear Host, no need to speak out loud, I can speak with you telepathically. Also, do not be wary of me for I mean no harm"
How sure are you that you mean me no harm? Just the fact that you could hear me telepathically is already creepy enough. Plus the fact that I can't see you makes you more eerie.
"Host, the fact that you can't see me means I could have also hurt you without you knowing. And, the fact that I could speak with you telepathically also showcases my greatness. It baffles me that you trust the Ship's A.I. when you can't also see it. Yet are so wary of me when you don't even know if I am near you right now. "
.....
Shagun was speechless for a moment
Fair point, still, I can't trust you that much
"....."
Now, it was the System's turn to be speechless.
"If I meant you harm, Shagun, trust me, you won't even know it before your very existence is erased"
The system quipped.
The moment the sentence ended, Shagun's Golden Irises Dilated and contracted.
H-..How do you know?
*Huffff*
Shagun took a deep breath as he tried to calm his frantically beating heart.
NO ONE Should have known that name
"But I knew, Shagun. Because whether in Blue planet or whatever cosmos you are currently in, it is an undeniable fact that there is a higher existence. As for the reason why you were transmigrated? Only that being knows. So seize this opportunity, Shagun."
The system's voice once again sounded in his head.
*Huffff*
Shagun took a deep breath as he processed that information.
It took Shagun several minutes before his mind finally accepted.
So? What are your functions System?
"Glad you asked Host. As the name suggest, the system would aid you in being the Emperor of the cosmos. Therefore, try saying Bituin. And a panel shall show up"
"Bituin" The moment the word was uttered, A Golden Semi-Translucent Panel in front of him appeared, with the text in silver fonts.
Shagun tried waving his hands in the air yet he touched nothing.
"Stop doing that, Host. You look stupid."
"..." For the second time today, Shagun was Speechless.
Worse? He has no rebuttal. He indeed looked stupid.
He quickly got over the little episode and focused on the panel.
----------------------------------------Cosmo Emperor System----------------------------------------
Host: Rex Azerith Lexus (Shagun)
Lifeform Level: First Echelon
Number of Galaxies: None (Locked)
Number of Sectors: None (Locked)
Number of Star Systems: None (Locked)
Number of Stars: None (Unlocked)
Functions:
Quests: A man without a goal is like a Starship without proper navigation. It is only drifting towards inevitable doom. Therefore, it is the System's function to guide the host, one quest at a time, towards being emperor of the cosmos. Every quest rewards contains at least Cosmos Points. Extra rewards depend on quest difficulty.
Shop: Where anything could be bought with Cosmos points.
Technology: A key function for pulling different technology or specific technology. As a great man said; there is no civilization with no technology, war wasn't one with fists alone but with machinations. Chance to pull technology could be gained through quests or bought at the shop.
Modification: A key function for surpassing technological limits, or modifying items towards specific technical directions. Chance to modify could be gained through quests or bought at the shop.
Information: A key function for gaining information. Could choose to pull specific or random information. Chance to pull information could be gained through quests or bought at the shop.
Summon: A key function in gaining reliable allies or Devastating trump cards. Could choose to pull random or specific companion specializations. Chance to summon could be gained through quests or bought at the shop.
----------------------------------------Cosmo Emperor System----------------------------------------
....
Shagun was silent for a while as he tried digesting this new information.
As he fully read the contents of the panel in front of him, his eyes sparkled with excitement.
The possibilities. The things I could do with these functions? Just....Wow.
And unknowingly, in this death star, the embers of ambition started to grow.
"Host, I know you are excited to explore all of these fascinating functions but you must rest."
Shagun's eyes regained clarity as he took deep breathes.
*Huffff*
Now that he is calm, and adrenaline and dopamine levels start to decline, he could feel fatigue wash over him.
I really need to rest. I can't forget I just got out of the cryo pod and my body needs time to adjust and recover. Thanks for the reminder system
"No problem host. Your well being is my concern aside from my duties in guiding you towards cosmic dominion. Rest well, Shagun."
The system's words were the last words Shagun heard before his consciousness finally succumbed to deep sleep.