Chapter 1182 - 1048: Unyielding

Chapter 1182: Chapter 1048: Unyielding

Meeting the incoming two starships, besides the Third Squadron, there was also the First Squad.

Of the twelve attack ships besieging the luxury starship, three directly withdrew from the battlefield and charged towards the two starships.

In fact, at this moment, the Omen Ship and 3344 were less than 800,000 kilometers from the center of the battlefield.

The luxury starship also noticed that the incoming two starships took out five attack ships in two rounds of volleys.

"Hiss..." Upon seeing this, the Water Attribute Supreme inhaled sharply, "Such terrifying combat power?"

"We should observe some more," the Fire Attribute Supreme stated, "What if... they’re really just passing by?"

He had a secret idea; their side was now facing nine attack ships, the pressure had greatly reduced.

Under such circumstances, there’s no need to retaliate immediately. If they retaliate, the attack ships’ intensity would increase!

Anyway, the two starships are dealing with twelve attack ships, averaging only one to six.

So, as long as their side appears harmless, perhaps some attack ships will be reassigned over there.

Until it becomes one to six, then our side can suddenly retaliate without being late.

This isn’t deceitful; the incoming two starships are genuinely capable fighters, more work for the able truly doesn’t hurt.

This was his little calculation, but it must be admitted that no one could determine what the incoming two starships were about now.

Perhaps another group of passengers knew, but they’ve repeatedly stated no disturbance from outsiders, doesn’t anyone want some respect?

However, at this moment, the slightly chubby captain spoke up, "Gentlemen, it’s better to strike back."

The two Supremes looked at him in unison, "Why?"

"Because... we need to draw the line!" The captain spread his hands, "If we don’t fight back, we might be attacked by both sides later!"

"What?" The Fire Attribute Supreme almost thought he heard wrong, "We’re already being attacked, just haven’t retaliated!"

"Not retaliating is the biggest problem," the captain stated without hesitation.

"What if the other side thinks we’re involved, setting up a trap? I’ve personally encountered such situations."

"Personally... encountered?" The Fire Attribute Supreme was still a bit rigid, "They don’t even ask?"

"Why must they ask?" The captain looked at him incredulously, "During interstellar voyages, many people have hot tempers."

"With a good temper, one cannot become a captain, and obviously, the captain of the incoming two starships has quite a bad temper."

As soon as the captain finished speaking, the Water Attribute Supreme exclaimed, "Look... a mother ship and a starship came out!"

As he said, behind the meteorite appeared two starships, one was a heavily armored merchant ship, and the other was a big-bellied cargo starship.

A keen observer could instantly see that the latter was definitely a mother ship, although it looked completely different from the military’s space-air carriers.

After the mother ship appeared, the twelve attack ships charging towards the two starships immediately slowed down.

There was no need to think to know that the opponent certainly received different instructions.

It turned out to be true, the twelve attack ships unexpectedly turned around and charged back.

The Fire Attribute Supreme was already a bit numb, exhaled deeply, "Thank goodness we didn’t retaliate!"

Not retaliating could easily lead to misunderstandings by the incoming two starships, but the enemy had presented new combat power.

A heavily armored merchant ship could at least hold off one incoming starship, and the mother ship wouldn’t be entirely without combat power either!

"Strike back!" the captain decisively ordered, "Focus fire on two to three attack ships!"

"You!" The two Supremes looked at him in amazement, you choose to join the battle at this moment?

"At least there’s a fight!" the captain spoke expressionlessly, even facing the Supremes, he was very candid.

"Trust me, if we watch them get destroyed, our end would be worse!"

As a seasoned captain, he deeply understood the mindset of these robbers.

If the robbery process goes smoothly, perhaps a bit of goodwill might be shown, but if not smooth, they are likely to vent their frustrations.

Long-time spacefaring crew members often have their psyches a little twisted, and even more so for those robbing in space?

If the robbery doesn’t go smoothly and our side suffers casualties... in this situation, psychological twists would be greatly magnified.

Then, if they want to kill for venting, even the Supremes might not be able to stop them.

Otherwise, if morale breaks, the team would truly be hard to manage.

The captain, being seasoned and knowledgeable, knew he had to take a stand, but the Fire Attribute Supreme still felt something was amiss.

Luckily the Water Attribute Supreme spoke first, "It’s highly possible they are reinforcements from that group... the key is we must remain dignified!"

He was quietly somewhat disgruntled, feeling his companion still lacked resolve, slightly backing down and becoming habitual with it now?

The Fire Attribute finally realized his attitude was indeed problematic, so he nodded.

"Yes, these two starships came in aggressively, holding nothing back, there must be something behind it."

The twelve attack ships quickly returned, and then the two starships at the rear opened their cargo doors underneath.

Two small attack ships emerged, chasing the attack ships in front.

Looking at their momentum, it seemed like two shepherd dogs rushing towards a dozen sheep.

And these twelve attack ships, six of them were originally meant to charge towards the luxury starship, looking to focus fire to solve it first.

——In this regard, Star Wars and land wars are not different, it’s better to completely destroy one finger than to injure ten fingers.

Concentrate superior forces, conducting annihilation battles is the true way.

However, with the appearance of these two small attack ships, the six attack ships attempting to assault the luxury starship changed their direction.

No one could have predicted that the two starships in the rear would be so fierce, not only retaliating but also deploying attack ships.

In space battles, the primary role of attack ships, besides attacking enemy starships, is also protecting friendly starships.

If the enemy starship’s firepower is fierce, our side should adopt starship-to-starship and attack ship-to-attack ship tactics.

Of course, attack ships need to retreat within the fire coverage range of our starship to achieve effective protection.

Otherwise, with a single volley from the enemy, at least two or three attack ships would be knocked out, and after four or five volleys, what would remain?

This tactical thinking wasn’t wrong, it showed that there were those familiar with Star Wars among the pirates.

However, the two starships that appeared later acted as if they hadn’t seen it, charging aggressively forward.

And those two small attack ships were closely chasing behind, not taking the opposite seriously at all.

Fortunately, the luxury starship had begun to retaliate, so there was no worry about misunderstandings.

However, their attack power was... truly touching. After two volleys, there wasn’t much effect.

Among the three attack ships focused fired upon, two managed to dodge thanks to their agile maneuvers.

Only one attack ship had bad luck, with not enough decoy shells fired, sustaining minor damage.

The two Supreme members on the starship couldn’t help but say, "Is this all?"

They weren’t inexperienced in space battles, but watching the later two starships wreak havoc, they couldn’t resist comparing themselves.

Though they knew space battles weren’t that simple, could it be that the crew quality of these attack ships wasn’t high?

At that moment, a voice sounded in the public channel, it was a female voice.

"Warning, shut down the engines... cease resistance, or be executed without mercy!"

The tone of this statement was audacious, she hadn’t even designated a target, clearly demanding all starships cease fire.

Were they planning to beat both sides together?

However, the luxury starship’s captain was experienced and decisively responded, "We are a starship ambushed by pirates!"

"Alright, you may continue to fire," the female voice was indeed receptive, "Pirates cease fire, or be executed without mercy!"

Soon after, another voice came through the public channel, sounding rather sinister.

"As for the two starships that arrived later, regardless of your origins, leave now, and we can pretend nothing happened."

Obviously, the pirates were intimidated; these two starships were formidable—best not to provoke them easily.

Initially, they thought at worst they could drive them away, but now they didn’t dare to even consider losses.

The female voice gave a soft exclamation, "Even robbery is done so confidently now?"

"You had better leave immediately," the sinister voice continued, "Do you know who we are?"

This truly was the wheel of fate turning, that’s how the luxury starship had responded to them earlier.

"Seems unwilling to give up," the woman sighed softly, "Open fire!"

This display was extremely domineering.

In space battles, everyone knows the necessity of decisiveness; yet, they were not only outnumbered but didn’t inquire about backgrounds!

Could a force able to muster such a grand array be simple? Wouldn’t they consider it before acting?

The luxury starship’s captain heard this and couldn’t help but sigh, "This temperament... most likely reinforcement!"

Captains of starships generally have strong personalities, but that doesn’t mean they’re brainless.

On the contrary, captains are typically very adept at assessing the situation—every decision they make affects the entire crew!

Whether this woman was a captain was uncertain, but undoubtedly, anyone who could make such decisions wouldn’t lack authority.

Since she made such a decision without hesitation, it was surely for a reason.

The Fire Attribute Supreme’s eyes rolled, "Another woman... this temperament is quite comparable to that A-level woman."

The sinister voice was furious upon hearing this, "Do you really think you can bear the consequences?"

The reply was an overwhelming starship volley.

This time, it was the pirates experiencing the initial attack.

They reacted just like the luxury starship earlier, realizing they shouldn’t provoke the enemy and to avoid deepening misunderstandings, didn’t want to attack actively.

But since the other side had already made a move, nothing more needed to be said, "Fight back!"

In an instant, various lights flickered back and forth, as if a shower of fireworks was blooming in the pitch-black space.

The two starships that arrived later mainly targeted the attack ships, and those two attack ships charged towards the pirate’s mother ship!

The division of labor was very clear, anyone with a bit of battlefield reading ability could see it.

The two large and two small starships all showcased extremely high ship-handling skills, maneuvering agilely to dodge the cannon fire.

This scene left the luxury starship’s captain dumbfounded, "No way, are they really going to wipe them all out?"

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