What made them fearsome wasn't just their formidable combat capabilities, but their sheer numbers.
An unending swarm—just their overwhelming numbers alone was enough to make even aliens wary.
Of course, the combat power of the higher-dimensional space insectoids far surpassed those in the lower-dimensional universe.
Their instinctive reaction to the word "space insectoids" spoke volumes.
Whenever the space insectoids appeared, it was like a locust plague—no planet was left unscathed.
"So, it's the space insectoids. That would make sense," Nykthar nodded.
"But there's a problem," the technician said, puzzled. "Strictly speaking, the planet's energy isn't completely depleted. For us, the remaining reserves are too insignificant—the cost of extraction would outweigh the benefits, so it's not worth it."