Dragon: Let me suggest a compromise: A process we call “smartification”. It’s a process in which so called ‘dumb matter’ is replaced with functionally identical matter that’s enhanced with computation and communication capabilities. Rocks turn into computronium while being indistinguishable from regular rocks. Cells turn into cybernetic cells that behave like regular biological cells, but use reversible quantum computation to simulate all kinds of things in the background. So, Observer can make the galaxy smart, while Achilles’ plans to seed colonies can proceed undisturbed.
Sphere: You are free to specify your desired method of acquiring that technology from us, or you can develop it on your own. I would suggest the latter. It’s an interesting exercise you wouldn’t want to miss.