The outer ring of the Milky Way, Anoat, and the Hoth galaxy.
The sixth planet in this galaxy is the planet Hoth. Compared with other planets in this galaxy, the planet Hoth has a more or less breathable atmosphere and has reached the minimum standard of a habitable planet.
However, because the planet Hoth is too far away from the star, the surface temperature of the planet is extremely low, with an average temperature of minus 60 degrees Celsius.
Fortunately, the three satellites around the planet Hoth bring strong tidal forces as they continue to move, and an asteroid belt close to the planet has asteroids falling from time to time, causing violent plate movements.
The core of the planet is relatively active, and there is room for life to survive.
Because of the eccentricity of the Hoth planet, asteroids that hit the planet basically fall in the southern hemisphere, so in comparison, the northern hemisphere has habitable conditions.
In the huge caves formed by the movement of the earth's crust in the northern hemisphere, the daytime temperature can reach minus 30 degrees Celsius, which is relatively less deadly. A unique fungus-shaped spice is produced here, and its quality is only among the many types of spices in the galaxy.
It can be said to be above average, not outstanding.
Under normal circumstances, this should be an inaccessible planet. Of course, this is also the current fact.
This place is close to the planet Bespin, and except for some spice traders there who occasionally come over to collect some fungi, almost no one visits here.
However, if this universe had not undergone earth-shaking changes due to Tang Xiao's arrival, then more than 20 years later, a famous battle would break out here - the Battle of Hoth.
A battle between the Galactic Empire and the Resistance.
However, since Tang Xiao came here, the fourth civilization has risen, and the planet Hoth has begun to gain vitality.
After the planet Bespin fell into the hands of the Fourth Civilization, in order to expand the defensive area and increase the number of outposts, Tang Xiao ordered the establishment of a base on the planet Hoth, which was only 1 second away from the planet Bespin.
Facts have proved that this decision is very correct.
There was a reason why the planet Hoth was chosen as its base by the resistance forces at that time - stable geothermal energy, rich mineral resources, relatively peaceful creatures, and a huge and hidden underground space.
So until now, the intelligence personnel of the Galactic Republic do not know that the Fourth Civilization has built a base here.
And now, the planet Hoth has become the supply base for the Fourth Civilization Fleet.
Currently, more than 200 warships are concentrated on the planet Manfa and are preparing to attack the planet Terminus as planned, while the Fourth Civilization already has a large ground force gathering on the planet Hoth.
The total strength is 50,000 men, and they are also equipped with a large number of armored vehicles.
These armored vehicles basically ensure the high degree of mechanization of this ground force. In addition, there are 50,000 B-1 combat robots and 2,000 B-2 super combat robots as assistance.
In order to free up enough transport capacity, the Robot Legion is not equipped with other large-scale combat machinery, including combat machinery such as the OG-9 Nest Spider and DW-1 Dwarf Spider commonly used by the Confederation of Independent Systems, although the Fourth Civilization also has many of these.
This is the first time for the Fourth Civilization to use ground troops on such a scale. Just to transport this army and equipment would require filling three Rookery Hook-class battleships, not to mention the subsequent ammunition, food, medicine, and clothing.
Supplies were provided.
Because of the special characteristics of the planet Terminus, the plan of the Fourth Civilization Supreme Command does not intend to fight for a long time. They want to use a powerful and fast offensive to occupy the planet in one fell swoop, completely open up the strategic situation, and surround the Republic from three directions.
The 18th Army Headquarters—the rock-solid planet Eriadu.
In order to achieve its combat goals, the Fourth Civilization gathered a powerful fleet.
In addition, there are also small auxiliary ships, including Blue Sky-class command ships, Xingzi-class maintenance drone carriers, Brown Bear-class heavy destroyers, and Guard-class light air defense destroyers. The total number is close to 100.
Except for the necessary guard forces in other directions, this fleet can be said to be the fourth civilization’s entire family.
Admiral Matt Horner, commander of the Fourth Civilization A fleet, serves as the commander-in-chief of this army and the commander-in-chief of the fleet. The ground forces are commanded by Army Major General Xiao Guanghua.
Xiao Guanghua can also be regarded as the veteran of the Fourth Civilization Army. As he grows older, he has become much calmer than before, so he was entrusted with an important task this time.
Two Jedi Masters, Green Betty and Aiden Ward, who were resurrected by Darth Malthael and fell to the dark side, also participated in the battle.
The bright red elite Viking fighter "Red Comet" landed on the hidden hangar platform of the planet Hoth. Army Commander Xiao Guanghua led a team of soldiers to greet him personally.
But Darth Malthael did not get off the plane immediately, because Newt Gunray was still struggling in the communication.
"...I was almost killed...Lord Nephew! I was almost killed by Sidious..." Newt Gunray cried.
"But you are still alive. Newt Gunray, that's why I asked you to go to Count Dooku." Darth Malthael said calmly.
"Count Dooku has no intention of saving me..." Newt Gunray said bitterly.
"Actually, whether he saves you or not, you won't die. Because now you lead the Trade Alliance, the most they can do is give you some physical pain." Darth Malthael said.
"Then why do you want me to see him?" Newt Gunray was a little angry, but when he saw the figure in the holographic projection, he immediately gave up.
"Then why did you obey Darth Sidious so easily in the first place?" Darth Malthael asked.
"That's because..." Newt Gunray was speechless for a moment.
"So, I am teaching you how to control your own destiny." Darth Malthael said.
"...What does this have to do with Count Dooku?"
"Of course it does matter. You should have understood by now that the fate of you and the Confederation of Independent Systems has been bound. If the Confederation is still there, your life will still be there. If the Confederation dies, you will have no use value." Das-
Malthael said.
"But the leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems is Count Dooku, and he is Sidious's apprentice!"
Darth Malthael smiled strangely: "So, what if it's not?"