Chapter 2417 Conspiracy and Decision [Happy New Year to everyone!]
2418,Conspiracy and decision-making
Admiral Demetrius Zarin, he is a good old man in the Imperial Navy. He is very polite and modest to everyone, and has excellent professional standards. He has been committed to helping the Imperial Navy improve its equipment and trying every means to get closer to the Kingdom of Dawn army.
Equipment differences.
Under his auspices, the China Fleet System developed TIE improved fighters and bombers. Compared with the much-criticized TIE/LN light fighter, the TIE improved fighter has truly achieved combat performance far superior to the previous V-wing.
Alpha Light Fighter.
Even many Inquisitors and Dark Jedi will use improved TIE as their own equipment.
This also makes the fighter jets equipped by the Imperial Navy finally no longer a joke. Because before this, many performance parameters of TIE/LN fighter jets were not even as good as the V-wing Alpha Light, the last main model of the Galactic Republic, which made many people laugh.
The Imperial Navy forced TIE fighters to replace V-wing fighters just for the sake of convenience.
Moreover, Demetrius Zarin is usually very humble. He often says that he is just a technician responsible for technology in the rear and should not enjoy the same status as frontline officers. After all, those who fight with their heads on the frontline are the real heroes.
.So Admiral Zalin usually does not wear the white general uniform of the imperial admiral, but wears the gray uniform of ordinary naval officers.
Thrawn was naturally very fond of such a person. He nodded and said to Zarin, "If you need anything, just ask."
"Ah, that's it. After Mr. Allman Tagg formed the cutting-edge technology alliance, he invested a huge amount of resources in technological research. In addition to those top-secret projects, I also have a super fighter plan here
, I call this plan - the Defender Plan. So, I hope Ms. Arden-Lin can cooperate with me to conduct some tests, which will take about a month." Admiral Zarin said.
Thrawn frowned. He actually didn't want Arden-Lin to leave. Because before, although the referee team sent six people to come and successfully executed the decapitation operation and killed Colonel Mal-Took of the Kingdom of Dawn,
General, sank the Infinity-class supercarrier Neimoidia, but then the second sister left here and returned to the center of the empire.
If Arden-Lin leaves now, there will be no powerful Force-sensitive people around him. This is very fatal under certain circumstances.
However, Arden-Lin also saw Thrawn's hesitation, and she said: "Admiral Zalin already mentioned this to me before I set off. And I also have other tasks, so I can't stay here for a long time.
.However, I will keep Baris-Offei, Jing Fang and Hora, they are enough to protect your safety... As for Tok, he is not suitable for the task here, I will take him away."
Thrawn didn't force him to stay, he nodded and agreed.
Arden-Lin quickly set off with Tok, taking the spaceship arranged by Admiral Zarin to pick her up and leaving Thrawn's fleet. After leaving the signal coverage area of Thrawn's fleet, Admiral Zarin accessed through the encrypted frequency band
communication.
[This victory is enough to elevate your status on the judging panel. Congratulations, Your Excellency Arden-Lin.] In the communication, Admiral Zalin’s tone was full of majesty, completely different from the humble demeanor before!
"Admiral Thrawn is a very good general. If you want to make a difference, you must win over him." Arden-Lin said.
[To be honest, I am not optimistic about his development prospects in the Imperial Navy. But don’t worry, I can see his potential. Under my rule, he will have a bigger stage to display.] Admiral Zalin
Showing a sinister smile.
"Are you talking about 'domination' now? You are really impatient, Admiral Zalin." Arden-Lin smiled coldly, "To reach our goal, just such a victory is far from enough."
[Don't worry, there is a chance.] Admiral Zarin said, [Now I have a close relationship with Orman Tagg, and he is constantly showing his value to Palpatine. Palpatine will next
Continue to reuse him, and as a military representative, I will also have corresponding status.]
He was talking about Palpatine at this moment, his tone full of contempt. He looked at the date table, and then said: [In September this year, Palpatine will hold a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the empire. During this celebration
, he will appoint twelve naval marshals, and I will be one of them. This also means the reshuffling of the empire's navy's sphere of influence. At that time, it will be our best opportunity... I will let a fleet
Appearing on the planet Coruscant at the right time.]
"Very good. As long as you can get the reinforcements, then leave the rest to me." Arden Lin finally showed a satisfied smile, "Tell me, if you ask me to go back this time, if you have anything to do with me,
I?"
[Ha, there is indeed something that needs your help.] Admiral Zarin said, [Vice Admiral Skeeter Carr, he is the deputy inspector of the Imperial Ship Supervision Commission. He may be transferred to the Advanced Technology Alliance in the near future.
.His research direction is similar to mine, and he also has another super fighter project, so... I don’t want to see him become my colleague.]
"Oh...it seems that he is blocking your way." Arden-Lin's expression changed a little, "It doesn't matter. As the eldest sister of the referee team, I should also investigate the corruption of some naval officials. Hahahaha..."
She sneered, different from her usual lazy look. At this moment, she looked extremely sinister, even terrifying!
…
In the northern battlefield, Severance Tann's fleet was still advancing slowly. She divided her forces into two groups. The main fleet slowly advanced from the planet Oud Mantel and had already approached the planet Genassa.
Getting closer to the planet Palin-Minor.
In the northern part of the planet Palin-Minor, the branch fleet she sent has begun to cruise around, cutting off the transportation channel in the northern part of the planet.
At this time, what is the majestic King of the North Dunn-Wessex doing?
He had long been frightened by Severance Tann's illustrious reputation. After hearing that Tann was leading a state-of-the-art Titan battleship that was preparing to directly threaten his hometown, he went straight into the underground command center.
He didn't dare to take a step out. Even if he sent a squadron to drive away the small fleet in the north, he didn't dare!
In Dunn Wessex's mind, no matter what kind of fleet it is, as long as it confronts Severance Tann, it will only die!
But that damn Thrawn also took away his greatest support, the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer! In Dunne-Wessex's opinion, this was as disgusting as if his wife had been borrowed!
Ah, yes, that super Star Destroyer was really named after his wife.
In fact, if he had not considered that the North was his base and could not give up, Dunn-Wessex would have fled back to the center of the Empire!
Now he is sending at least two hundred communications every day to ask Admiral Thrawn to withdraw his troops as soon as possible and return reinforcements. When he is tired of fighting, he will let his subordinates continue to fight. In short, it is a non-stop communication bombing.
In fear, he even ignored a basic fact - with the destruction of the Eighth Army of the Galactic Empire and the fall of the planet Oud-Mantel, the northern battlefield of the Galactic Empire was actually destroyed in the direction of the Bilbulin planet on the west side.
A small piece was separated. In other words, there is no direct channel link between the planet Bilbulin and the planet Palin-Minor, the core planet of the North.
Therefore, if you want to communicate between two places, you must go back around the core circle of the Milky Way, which will be a huge waste of time. A small fleet is okay, but if the main fleet has to carry out such a large-scale maneuver when the enemy is present, isn't that right?
I look down on Severance Tann a little too much.
Therefore, Thrawn unsurprisingly ignored all of Dunn-Wessex's withdrawal orders. He knew very clearly that although the traffic between the planets of Bilbrin and Palin-Minor was blocked by Ald-Man
Ter's planet is cut off, but as a fortress planet, Birbrin's planet has enough power to protect itself. As long as Birbrin's planet can be defended, it will have greater strategic space.
On the contrary, if the planet Birbrin is thrown away, then only the planet Palin-Minor will be left alone to resist the Dawn Kingdom's offensive, and it will definitely be defeated!
Admiral Thrawn was very careful to keep his main fleet at a distance from Severance Tann's fleet. He did not get too close, nor did he leave the other side alone. This was a method he often used. He believed that,
Only by continuously monitoring can you ensure that all movements of the enemy fleet are under your control.
On March 11, the planet Kinasa was captured by Severance Tann. Tann continued his march and began to attack the planet Ithor! It is only one step away from the planet Palin Minor!
Dunne Wessex was almost going crazy! Thrawn didn't listen to his orders at all. Now the Kingdom of Dawn's fleet had arrived at his doorstep, but his fleet still followed behind unhurriedly, without thinking at all.
Want to stop the other party!
This is betrayal! This is murder!!
Dunn-Wessex directly informed that Admiral Thrawn was removed from all military positions! He also reported Thrawn's disobedience to military orders to the Imperial Military and requested that Thrawn be sent to a military court!
No, this is not enough, he wants to send Thrawn to the jury!
However, unexpectedly, this matter was suppressed by Emperor Palpatine himself! Palpatine issued a decree asking Dunne-Wessex to respect the tactical decision of the frontline commander and be prepared to provide all support
.
And in order to appease Dunn-Wessex, Palpatine also dispatched 3 Commander II-class dreadnoughts and 40 Imperial II-class Star Destroyers to the planet Palin-Minor for reinforcements.
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For Palpatine, it is enough to beat Dunn Wessex so that he will not have any other thoughts. If he beats him too much, it will lead to the fall of Palin Minor, the core planet in the north.
, then this problem is really big.
Although they did not get a new Executor-class super Star Destroyer, they finally got three Commander II-class Dreadnoughts and 40 of the Empire's most advanced Imperial II-class Star Destroyers. Dunn-Wessex finally got a little
He felt more at ease. But at this moment, in his heart, he made a serious mark on Admiral Thrawn and Palpatine!
This shame will definitely be repaid twice as much in the future!
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Since Dunn-Wessex withdrew almost all its peripheral fleet forces, the planet Isol did not hold out for long under Severance Tann's attack. Three days later, on March 14, Aesop
Your planet surrenders!
At the same time, Admiral Thrawn also led the fleet to stop near the planet Ord Mantle, but did not launch an offensive. He was waiting and watching, wanting to see what Severance Tann was planning.
At present, Severance Tann's forces used to attack the planet Isol have been clearly defined, including 250 capital ships and 2,400 small and medium-sized battleships. She left about a quarter of the fleet to garrison the planets Mequito and
The planet Ord-Mantel, but Thrawn believes that the fleet remaining on the planet Ord-Mantel is impossible to resist head-on and is likely to retreat.
But if it is such a force... Thrawn thought. With the current strength of Severance Tann, it is simply impossible to threaten the planet Palin Minor! According to his calculations, it would be impossible to capture Palin.
The planet Lin-Minor needs at least a force equivalent to 500 to 800 Imperial-class Star Destroyers!
"So, your goal is still me... Severance Tann." Thrawn sat in his office and said to himself calmly, "But what I'm curious about is how you plan to force him to
What about my dispatch? Political factors? It does make me uncomfortable, but that’s all. After this battle is over, I will not continue to stay in the North... Of course, before I leave, I will also work for the North.
Eliminate all threats."
He sneered, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the armrest of the seat, and then an unpredictable smile appeared on his face.
"Oh... strike later... well, that's right." Thrawn said calmly, "The teaching materials at Chiss Naval Academy cover a very wide range, but in all the combat examples and analyses, one word seems to be written - strike later. And
Now, I am also taking a proactive stance, so...are you planning to do the opposite?"
"Hehehe..." He chuckled, "Then, I'll do the opposite."
He stood up and said to his adjutant Rael Benting: "Command the fleet to set sail immediately to attack the planet Oud Mantel and cut off Severance Tann's retreat!!"
"yes!"
The huge fleet set off immediately and headed towards the former important town in the north - the planet Oud-Mantel!
As expected, the fleet left here by Severance Tann did not make any resistance at all, and immediately retreated to the rear. So without firing a shot, the planet Ord Mantel, which was once the Eighth Army of the Galactic Empire,
The capital was recaptured by Thrawn.
However, Thrawn did not stop. He actually commanded the fleet to move towards the planet Kinasa! Along the previous route of Severance-Tane!
His troops are at a disadvantage, but he plans to take the initiative to attack?