Chapter 1701: Fifteen-minute raid
JF-17 Fifth Legion Fleet Group - Flagship Bridge
Marshal Leona looked at the holographic images of the two people in front of her and said solemnly, "I have summoned you two for a meeting."
I think you should know what that means.
I have already explained the corresponding task arrangements and deployments to you.
You all know what we need to do next.
We will be working in conjunction with the Fourth Fleet Group of the JF-17 and a series of other elite fleet groups to attack System X within forty hours.
We and the Fourth Fleet Group of the JF-17 each dispatched one million interstellar warships to form the main attack force for this mission.
I've considered it. We need to assemble our main combat-type interstellar warships, but the framework of the fleet itself is also very important; otherwise, we cannot form an effective combat force.
Therefore, the Fifth Legion Fleet Group of our Xiaolong has dispatched my Fifth Legion, along with your 24 officers Qin Su, Jiang Li's 196th Army, and Liu Tiantian's 157th Legion.
Besides Liu Tiantian, Qin Su and Jiang Li, you two are both deputy commanders of our Fifth Legion Fleet Group, and your legion fleets are among the strongest in terms of combat power.
As for Liu Tiantian, your legion fleet has the highest integrity among our JF-17 Fifth Legion fleet.
In addition to our four legion fleets, I have also transferred some main combat interstellar warships in good combat condition from other legion fleets to your respective legion fleets for temporary assignment.
In this way, not only was coordination achieved, but combat effectiveness was also enhanced.
This is our idea.
Although our Fifth Legion Fleet Group was not the only main attacking legion fleet group in this military operation.
But this doesn't mean we can let our guard down; on the contrary, we must all be on high alert.
Since two fleet groups are now carrying out this mission, the Grand Marshal and His Majesty the Emperor can clearly see the contrast between the two.
If we don't perform as well as the Fourth Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder, then it will be obvious!
So you should understand what I mean.
I, Leona, don't like being inferior to others!
After speaking, Marshal Leona glanced at the three people.
The three men said in unison, "Please rest assured, Marshal, we will do our utmost."
Marshal Leona glanced at the time: "There is still one hour before the operation begins."
Your various legions and fleets are all ready.
Don't let this hour slip by and waste it.
Each of them should go back and thoroughly review all procedures again to ensure that everything goes perfectly in the battle.
Especially those fleets that would take over the routes of the elite legion fleets after the first wave of attacks, and be responsible for protecting those routes.
This initial step is crucial; the enemy will undoubtedly launch a fierce counterattack.
We must adhere to the flight path and ensure it remains under our control at all times.
"yes!"
After some explanation, the pre-battle training session came to an end.
And this surprise attack is about to begin.
The first to launch an attack was naturally Marshal Zhao Wan'er's Shadow Hunter ace fleet, which was part of the plan.
Shadow Hunter Ace Fleet - Flagship Bridge
"Report, all fleets are ready. They will approach stealthily at the appointed time and launch a surprise attack on the enemy's lines," the subordinate reported to Zhao Wan'er.
Zhao Wan'er glanced at the interstellar war sandbox in front of her.
There has been no exchange of fire in this defensive line area for more than ten hours, and the enemy on the other side has only deployed the expected garrison fleet and fortifications in this section.
Unbeknownst to them, in the area between the two sides, the Shadow Hunter's elite fleet of 300,000 stealth bombers had already been quietly hidden there.
Once the final moment arrives, these 300,000 stealth interstellar bombers will quietly infiltrate and approach, then launch a surprise attack.
Tore through the enemy's defenses.
These 300,000 interstellar stealth bombers are all elites of the Xiaolong Interstellar Legion.
There are two hundred T6 Shadow Ghost-class medium-sized interstellar stealth bombers.
It consists of 100,000 T5 Ghost Wolf King-class medium interstellar stealth bombers and 200,000 T4 Shadow Demon-class light interstellar stealth bombers.
The firepower that these 300,000 interstellar stealth bombers can unleash in a short period of time is in no way inferior to that of an interstellar missile ship fleet or an interstellar heavy artillery ship fleet.
And because it was a short-range attack, the attack was ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) very sudden.
It poses a far greater threat than the sudden threat of interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships, and sometimes there may not even be a chance to defend or intercept them.
"Remember the tiered arrangement."
Due to the limited length of the battle line, our starships cannot be fully deployed.
After the first wave of stealth bombers completes its attack, the second wave must immediately follow, while the first wave withdraws from the flanks and must not interfere with the stealth bombers behind!
Zhao Wan'er paused here.
She said with a serious expression, "If a stealth bomber is exposed, attacked by the enemy, and loses its ability to navigate,..."
Immediately detonate the ammunition depots within your own starship to clear the passageway and do not obstruct the attack of starships behind you.
If the attacked starship loses its ability to self-destruct, friendly starships located behind it should destroy it immediately!
There must be no mistakes!
When Zhao Wan'er gave these orders, her fists were clenched.
Because she knew exactly what those orders meant.
This situation is highly likely to occur on the battlefield.
For these starships to fire on their own friendly ships would undoubtedly put them under tremendous psychological pressure.
Whether it's the captain who gives the order to fire or the weapon operator who actually presses the launch button, the pressure they feel is unimaginable.
But that's reality.
If starships do indeed block the attack route, the subsequent impact will be enormous.
Therefore, this trade-off must be made.
"Fifteen minutes left." Zhao Wan'er glanced at the time and said in a deep voice, "The fleet will begin its stealthy approach."
"yes."
Under Zhao Wan'er's orders, the stealthy interstellar bomber began to quietly approach the opposing defense line.
The interstellar warships that were devouring civilizations were completely unaware that 300,000 interstellar warships were slowly approaching right under their noses.
Little did they know that the Grim Reaper's scythe had already fallen on their necks.
"Fifteen minutes, within fifteen minutes of launching the attack."
"All enemy ships and all enemy fortifications in this area must be completely cleared!" Zhao Wan'er drew an area on the interstellar war sand table.
This circle is essentially the one that decides the fate of all enemy interstellar warships within its area.
...
At this very moment, the opposing interstellar warship garrison of the Devouring Civilization had no idea what was about to happen.
The commander of the defense garrison in the area sat with his legs crossed in his captain's chair, holding an unidentified food item in his hand.
He glanced at the interstellar war sandbox.
"My lord, friendly fleets in other combat zones have reported that the enemy's firepower output has decreased, and there are also suspected troop movements."
"Tell the surrounding defense zones to be extra cautious," the adjutant reported to the zone commander.
The district commander said nonchalantly, "Aren't we being careful enough?"
Our defenses have a total of 400,000 interstellar warships stationed here.
And there are the defensive fortifications we have built.
Even if the enemy wants to launch a surprise attack, with our preparations so complete, what can they do?
How much more waves can it create?
The adjutant, upon hearing this, actually thought the same thing; he was merely relaying these orders.
The district commander sat up and opened the interstellar war sandbox of the entire shattered universe of Zaun.
Like a commander, he solemnly began to point out the situation: "Look at these combat positions."
It's obvious.
Apart from the A-10 star system, we've essentially given up on all other areas in the A star region.
The main battlefields are in the B, C, and D star regions.
Meanwhile, the enemy's 10th Legion fleet was entangled in the A-10 system, resulting in insufficient enemy forces in the D star region.
It's impossible for them to cause any major disturbances in the D star system.
As for our B star system, we have few land parcels but a large military presence, resulting in an extremely high density of interstellar fleet defenses on average.
Therefore, the best direction for attack is in the C star system.
The C star system is the largest star system in the shattered universe of Zaun, and it is also an important strategic hub.
If I were the commander of the opposing Dragon Legion, I would definitely launch a major offensive against Starfield C, sparing no expense to take it over.
So that's why.
We in Starfield B can rest assured that the other side won't cause much trouble here; at most, they'll launch some routine attacks.
We are already very familiar with the attack methods of the JF-17 fleet.
The strategy involves bombing with interstellar missile ships, achieving interstellar air superiority with interstellar fighters and interstellar drone swarms, and then gradually advancing by sending main combat interstellar warships.
These are all the methods I use; I can recite them all by heart.
While it is indeed very useful and there's not much we can do about it, at least we're mentally prepared now, and we know how to defend ourselves.
This will prevent the enemy's JF-17 fleet from launching an attack as smoothly as before.
That's enough.
..."
The adjutant was already used to his superior's pronouncements.
Although his position wasn't high, what this guy liked to do most was to give instructions on the battlefield situation in front of his subordinates.
He felt that he shouldn't just be in his current position, but should be a general and commander who commands thousands of troops!
"Yes, yes, you're right," the adjutant flattered as usual.
He took a quick look at the interstellar war sandbox, and what he saw was astounding.
He saw the red dots suddenly appear.
For a second, he wondered if he was seeing things.
He closed his eyes, then opened them again.
The number of red dots on the interstellar war map has doubled, and they are now closer to their defensive positions.
At the same time, a piercing alarm sounded in my ears.
"What happened? What happened?" The district commander suddenly stood up. He was still immersed in his previous pontificating and had no idea that such a sudden situation would occur.
The adjutant then realized what was happening and pulled up the video footage.
He witnessed an amazing scene.
Outside the defensive line, interstellar torpedoes and interstellar bombs were launched like raindrops.
The adjutant immediately cried out in alarm, "It's an enemy attack! It's an enemy attack!"
"It's an enemy stealth interstellar bomber!"
The district commander, who had been eloquent before, was now dumbfounded, unsure of what orders to issue.
Meanwhile, in the list of legion fleets stationed in the defense zone, rows and rows of interstellar fleets could be seen rapidly turning gray.
This means that these starfleets have lost signal and have been destroyed by the enemy.
The adjutant watched the video feed.
On the front lines of the defense zone, it was like a burning sea of fire.
One after another, interstellar warships were set ablaze.
An explosion occurred, black smoke billowed, and then another explosion occurred.
This caused their interstellar warships within their defensive line to spread at an extremely rapid speed, like wild grass being set ablaze on a prairie.
"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!"
Immediately notify the enemy; they have launched a surprise attack on our position.
It was a surprise attack!
The enemy's attack intensity is extremely high.
"It's suspected to be the enemy's elite Shadow Hunter fleet that they haven't made a move in all along!" The adjutant was the first to calm down, and he directly overstepped his authority to convey the current situation on the battlefield.
In less than a minute after those words were sent, his starship's location was already covered by interstellar torpedoes from the opposing stealth bomber.
The starship exploded and became a fireball.
This sudden explosion was like a boulder crashing into a calm sea, creating a huge wave!
The fifteen-minute attack time for the Shadow Hunter Ace Fleet, commanded by Zhao Wan'er, quickly came to an end.
Zhao Wan'er looked at the red flames burning on the interstellar war sand table, which perfectly matched the circle she had drawn earlier.
"Report: All of our legion fleets have completed their attack missions."
All enemy interstellar warships and fortifications in the area have been cleared.
Our fleet's stealth bombers began withdrawing from the front lines, handing over the task to friendly fleets.
Our offensive operation targeted over 200,000 enemy interstellar warships.
Our side lost 113 interstellar warships.
"As per your orders, all of these interstellar stealth bombers that interfered with the subsequent attack routes have been... completely eliminated." The secretary paused for a moment after saying the following sentence.
Zhao Wan'er breathed a sigh of relief and sat down in the captain's chair.
Although it was only a short fifteen minutes, she felt as if she were personally present when each wave of interstellar stealth bombers launched its attack.
It's important to understand that 300,000 interstellar stealth bombers would drop all their interstellar torpedoes and bombs.
Even a regular legion fleet would find it difficult to complete this within fifteen minutes.
This requires precise calculations and coordination.
Only by compressing even the slightest bit of extra time can such perfect coordination be achieved!