Why Does Your Empire Resemble a Scourge?

Yuan Mei transmigrates into a star-filled era dominated by rival empires. After struggling to secure the position of Chief Scientific Officer, he faces the sudden arrival of three apocalyptic calamities that threaten the universe. In this second life, his circumstances take a drastic turn: instead of ruling from a high office, he finds himself imprisoned as a slave, facing the horrifying prospect of being processed into canned food. Salvation arrives in the form of the "Empire Online" system. This powerful tool allows him to bind territories, construct facilities that continuously upgrade and evolve, and unlock diverse technology trees. By advancing his infrastructure, evolving his technologies, and building formidable fleets, Yuan Mei begins a journey of expansion and conquest. As declared in the Chronicles of the Scourge Empire: "All great works are forged through sacrifice. Other beings in this universe may not understand, but they will obey. We must firmly believe in the supremacy of the Human Empire." This story blends interstellar lordship, kingdom-building, and 4X strategy elements with innovative twists on the genre.