King of the World Begins with Obtaining Task Force 141.

Summary

In the Crisis Era, significant events unfold after Luo Ji's hibernation. By 2021, controlled nuclear fusion is achieved, and Zhang Bei Hai takes drastic measures to secure its use in interstellar warships, shocking global representatives. By 2028, Wallfacer Reddy faces a tragic end, while Xien invents the Thought Seal. The Great Depression follows, drastically reducing the population. By 2138, space fleets become independent nations, and in 2162, Star 187J3X is destroyed, prompting Luo Ji's realization of the Dark Forest Laws. By 2213, humanity's arrogance leads to disaster against the Trisolarans, culminating in Zhang Bei Hai's defection, which ultimately reveals his foresight. The era concludes with Luo Ji establishing deterrence against the Trisolarans, marking the transition to the Era of Deterrence.

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