If this was just the federal regular fleet, then even if the attack just now could not completely destroy it, it would at least be completely disabled.
After all, although the gravity cannon is only the predecessor of space tearing and not a true space attack method, it is still enough to pose a threat to the space shield.
But the problem lies with the Federation's fleet, which is regarded as a trump card by the Federation, and this battleship that uses phase shields!
Let alone gravity cannons, even if a real space strike method is developed, it is impossible to cause any harm to the Dreadnought Fleet without cracking the phase shield technology.
"Immediately order the 12th and 13th Combined Fleet to evacuate quickly!"
Looking at the gradually restored data on the tactical board, the red color that showed no loss at all, Thatcher's face was filled with panic.
At this time, he finally realized that this place was a trap!
Fortunately, he was careful and allowed the 12th and 13th Combined Fleet to drag back 0.5 AU, and it has not yet entered the enemy's strike range!
Coupled with the back-up that he had already arranged in the rear, with the hundreds of assembled battleship-level star gates, even if the other party interferes with the jump, the two combined fleets can retreat safely!
It has to be said that Thatcher made a lot of preparations before the war started, and even prepared a retreat.
However, at this moment, he didn't know that he had not only misjudged the opponent's defense, but also misjudged the opponent's strike distance. He thought that the distance of 2AU was already a safe zone, and he was destined to be punished by society again. Beaten.
On the battlefield, the Seventh Combined Fleet, under Thatcher's order, was counterattacking with all its strength to buy more time for the Twelfth and Thirteenth Combined Fleet to evacuate, but it was obvious that all its counterattacks could not cause any damage to the Dreadnought Fleet. For a substantial threat, all they can do is line up and wait for execution. The only difference is whether they can be allowed to be executed by the executioner for a while longer.
Just as the Seventh Combined Fleet was burning its own life to gain time, the remaining two fleets had completed the turn and retreated with all their strength, and the large number of battleship-level stargates prepared by Thatcher were 1AU behind her! —
Dreadnought Fleet, 2nd Squadron Flagship, Roselle.
"The third wave of strikes is completed. The current annihilation rate of the enemy fleet is 39%."
"Target No. 2 and Target No. 3 began to retreat and are expected to be out of our attack range in 7 minutes!"
"It has been detected that a large number of star gates are being activated outside 3AU, and they are located on the retreat routes of targets No. 2 and No. 3!"
In the bridge, the command team was constantly reporting on various latest battle situations. Based on these contents, Lin Kexin focused on the two newly marked areas on the tactical board.
"Stargate?"
"Speaking of which, the opponent is really cautious. Not only is he cautious in attacking, but he even has his retreat well prepared!"
"But you still want to escape in front of me, are you serious?"
A flash of disdain flashed across Lin Kexin's face, even reaching the flesh of her mouth. How could she let you slip away
However, Lin Kexin was not prepared to take action now, but was prepared to give the opponent a desperate blow when he arrived at the Star Gate and was about to successfully escape!
I have to say that Lin Kexin’s bad taste now looks more and more like Sophia’s
"Continue to attack target No. 1, and ignore targets No. 2 and 3 for the time being!"
"Yes, Commander!"
—
The drastic changes on the battlefield were also transmitted to the Italo United Council in real time.
There was silence in the whole room, and everyone's faces were full of horror!
In the previous year's war, the range was not as good as others being suppressed, but they could still accept it.
But now, people are completely ignoring his attacks, how can he deal with this
Even this group of congressmen who have no military experience understand one thing at this moment!
That is, they and the Federation cannot fight at all. It is just like a high-level civilization bullying a low-level civilization, with no power to fight back. They even have a fourth-level civilization bullying a third-level civilization with an energy shield, or It is the sense of deja vu that a fifth-level civilization bullies a fourth-level civilization with its space shield.
"It's over, it's completely over!"
"How can we fight if we can't even break through the defense?"
"It's better to find a way to negotiate peace with the other party as soon as possible!"
"I agree, even if it means ceding territory and paying compensation, as long as it can preserve our civilization."
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
There was a lot of noise in the council!
"Shut up, everyone!"
"We haven't reached the end of our rope yet. What do you all look like?"
"Have you forgotten that we still have a trump card?"
Raissels shouted loudly, causing many people to react.
Yes, we still have a trump card!
Although hard power cannot be defeated, isn’t there still that thing
"Now I propose to activate the holy weapon immediately to completely trap the opponent's fleet!"
"agree!"
"agree!"
…
For Raissels, this is a gamble. If the gamble wins, there will be unlimited benefits.
As for losing the bet
That doesn't matter, anyway, he still has a trump card and can still trap that fleet!
With the unanimous approval of the entire council, an order was quickly sent to a space base 700 light-years away in the void. Immediately, everyone stationed in this base, whether they were soldiers or scientists, , everyone got busy.
—
Levis star field.
The Fearless Fleet has been continuously attacking the Seventh United Fleet according to Lin Kexin's orders, and wave after wave of space tearing attacks have been released within its array.
In just six minutes, the battle damage of the Seventh United Fleet has reached more than 80%, and it is only a matter of time before it is completely annihilated.
"Commander, targets two and three are about to arrive at the stargate evacuation point!"
"Lock all star gates and destroy them completely!"
"Yes, Commander!"
More than ten seconds later, the Fearless Fleet once again launched a wave of attacks on the Seventh Combined Fleet, but
Hundreds of warships among them directed their attacks in other directions! —
"Admiral, the 12th and 13th Combined Fleets are still 40 seconds away from the evacuation point!"
"good!"
Looking at the red color on the tactical board that had not moved, Thatcher finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The fleet will reach the Stargate evacuation point in forty seconds. Even if the opponent catches up now, it will be too late!
Although the Seventh Combined Fleet is here, at least the Twelfth and Thirteenth Combined Fleets have been saved, right
However, before Thatcher could relax for a few seconds, hundreds of white dazzling lights instantly rose in the area of the Star Gate Group, and then...
The entire void was torn apart.
(End of chapter)