"The energy detector has a detection distance of 300,000 kilometers, and there is a small amount of energy fluctuations!"
"The metal detector is 300,000 kilometers away, and there is a large metal object!"
The voice of the central brain of the "Gaomiao" was clearly transmitted to the bridge 30 minutes later.
However, the video display sent back by the optical detector is extremely blurry, so blurry that it is difficult to distinguish what is starlight and what is the reflection of meteorites.
"Your Excellency, Commander, there are energy waves and large metal objects. Is this..." The face of the colonel's chief of staff became serious.
"No, this is the most normal phenomenon." Itagaki Sei's expression softened after hearing such an unfavorable result. "If there are people over there who have already finished the game and are waiting for me to take the bait, then they will definitely stay.
At a distance of 500,000 kilometers or more, you will not have the chance to capture any energy fluctuations. The results fed back by the detector will make you think that it is a real wild star field. But the real situation is,
Not there. According to the intelligence from the Imperial Intelligence Department, there is a main channel to the most prosperous celestial body in the star field. No matter how desolate the place is, there will definitely be starships passing by, but the detector is very sensitive and can
It captures the energy aftermath from three days ago or even longer, so this is the most realistic situation.
As for large metal objects, it is even more normal. There is a star field that is extremely rich in minerals, and meteorites should be rich in large amounts of metal elements. Moreover, if the other party has such a large starship and is still waiting for you and me here,
Do you think he will stay in the detector area and tell you and me that they have arrived?"
"So, this kind of detection result is the most normal." Itagaki Sei said, and couldn't help showing a little pride on his face. "If it weren't like this, no matter how confident I am, I would not carry out the operation with the entire fleet.
Jump. The greater possibility is to send 2 destroyers and 4 frigates as an advance fleet to enter early. But the current situation shows that I don’t need to take that risk."
The energy consumption required for an artificial wormhole is absolutely sky-high. For Jie Pen's squadron, it is absolutely impossible to jump in two batches within a few hours. Although 2 destroyers and 4 frigates are considered
This squadron is close to half of its strength, but according to the estimates of the Imperial Intelligence Department, in that one-third of the Dark Star Territory known as the Meteor Star Territory, there is enough strength for a hundred assault ships, even if the opponent
It was a ragtag group of people, but one was almost worth twenty. No matter how crazy Itagaki was, he didn't think there was any possibility of victory.
But compared to the safety of the entire fleet, even a brave man like Itagaki Sei would not dare to devote all his troops to an unfamiliar star field at once. But now it seems that at least he can relax in this aspect.
"Your Excellency, Commander, I have learned a lesson." The colonel's chief of staff's eyes were filled with horror, and his face was full of admiration.
This time, it was not the usual flattery, but sincerity.
Everyone in the Jeppon Army knew that Sei Itagaki, who was famous for his bravery, was a fierce general. In fact, Sei Itagaki, who started his career as a lieutenant of a mecha company, also proved his reputation for bravery with his actions. He fought three bloody battles with the Southwest Federal Army on the front line.
In the field, the battle damage rate of the mecha warriors under his command exceeded 40%, and the Southwest Federation rarely retreated. Because of this, Itagaki Zheng, who was born into a noble family, was promoted all the way, and even moved from the position of brigadier general of the mecha division.
Becoming a squadron commander in one fell swoop is the only way to become a corps commander and a main fleet commander.
But it was not until today that the colonel and chief of staff knew that the brave and fierce Itagaki Sei had no less or even more thoughts in his heart than those so-called wise generals.
Just a detection before the jump actually involves so much thought.
I don’t know if he is lucky or unlucky to stay under such a general as the chief of staff. Colonel Jiepen himself doesn’t know. Maybe it’s both! If you can’t keep up with your abilities, then try your best to hold on to them.
Thigh, I'm waiting for this person to be promoted so that I can support him.
Although he was horrified and admired, Colonel Jiepen quickly strengthened his mind.
Seeing the shock and overflowing admiration flashing in his subordinate's eyes, Itagaki Sei's face showed a smile, which is exactly what he wanted. Although his chief of staff's ability is not high, as long as he is obedient, he can wait.
If he gets promoted in the future, he can also be allowed to control an army alone, and he can be regarded as his direct descendant.
The more power he has in his hands, the favored by big bosses, and naturally there will be a higher position waiting for him. For example, Admiral Miyamoto Tsuyoshi, who is in charge of this operation, maybe after this battle, he can climb
Takaeda by Tsuyoshi Miyamoto.
As for his current legion commander, Sei Itagaki, he is somewhat disdainful. Not to mention anything else, just talking about Miyamoto Tsuyoshi, a general who was personally appointed and praised by His Majesty the Emperor, he actually refused to deal with others.
Isn’t it a sign of lack of eyesight? Do you still want to go to the next level? If you are at his level, maybe before the war even starts, His Majesty will be transferred to a idle position for retirement!
Anyway, for Major General Jie Peng, who has "insighted everything" for a long time, the "Flower of Famous General" is already a high branch that must be climbed, while Gufu Village, who still has expectations for him from the rear, is already destined to be abandoned.
So he chose to take such a risk and launch the entire fleet to jump into the Dark Star Territory. Itagaki did it for the sake of Admiral Go Miyamoto. Before departure, he had already sent a telegram to a certain commander-in-chief who was stationed behind the scenes in accordance with military regulations.
Putting away the anger on his face and the little thoughts that kept pouring out of his heart, Itagaki Sei ordered again: "Order the entire fleet to prepare for the jump! Take the flagship "Komiao" as the first ship!"
"Commander..." The colonel's chief of staff's expression suddenly changed.
Are you stupid? Just now, I admired you for being as fierce as a tiger and as cunning as a fox, but now you have become a flat-headed brother? If you have an inner translator, you can definitely translate this person's inner world clearly.
In any jump, the leading starship will inevitably bear the greatest risk. Even though the "Gaomiao" is a powerful and heavy-armed cruiser, it has no energy shield to protect it within a minute or two of jumping out of the artificial wormhole.
, once there are enough ants, no matter how thick the armor is, it will be chewed through by you.
Letting the flagship take the lead may seem like the commander is caring for his officers and soldiers, but in fact it is a stupid move that does far more harm than good.
"The fleet headquarters has been transferred to the destroyer Lubai!" Itagaki Masaru smiled on his face, as if you don't understand my thoughts but you have everything under control.
The colonel's chief of staff finally understood what this man was thinking.
Because of the different jump levels, the Jiepen fleet cannot carry out space jumps in parallel with two or even three ships like the main fleet. The 30 seconds between each starship is already the limit of what they can control.
Moreover, once entering the jump, the starship will not be able to change the jump state. If you want to escape from the counterspace of the wormhole, the energy barrier filled with terrible energy can crush the strongest star battleship so far in human civilization into a weak iron wing.
piece.
Let's start with the most defensive "Myoko". Once it encounters the enemy, although it will be beaten passively within a minute, it can at least attract most of the enemy's firepower and can persist until more and more starships arrive. As long as it can hold on
After the most difficult first two minutes, when the entire fleet arrives, it will be the enemy's nightmare.
If it were other starships, and one was destroyed when they arrived, everyone would still be having fun!
It can be said that Itagaki has taken all possibilities into consideration.
There is a passage in the history books: There are wise generals and there are fierce generals. A commander who can transcend the distinction between the two and enough to make his subordinates have undefeated confidence in him is a famous general.
At this moment, in the eyes of Colonel Jiepen, Chief of Staff, the stocky commander in front of him already had the potential to become a famous general.
The battlefield is the final test to become a famous general. However, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Obviously, Itagaki has been well prepared.
As the "Myoko" entered the artificial wormhole that had been formed, other ships of the Jeppen fleet also filed in...
In the distant space that the two Generals Jiepen could not see, countless people were already waiting.
They are also prepared for everything.
...
As the energy detectors sounded wildly, everyone's eyes turned to the void hundreds of thousands of kilometers away.
There seemed to be ripples in the blue void, and a light point that was brighter than the deep sky began to expand visible to the naked eye. Of course, the distance of hundreds of thousands of kilometers, except for large enough celestial bodies, would only have a radius of several thousand meters at most.
The artificial wormhole is as small as a grain of sand in the desert in the starry sky. It is more of a feeling. The real image is transmitted from a detector disguised as a meteorite from a distance of only 5,000 kilometers from the wormhole.
of.
Most of the people here may have had the experience of jumping, but watching an artificial wormhole expand from small to large like this is the first time for many people.
Of course, the most shocking thing is not the light of the artificial wormhole, but that behind this terrible space folding technology, there may be an unmatched powerful fleet.
Although as early as half an hour ago, a probe escaped from space, indicating that there will really be a fleet-level starship making the jump here, when this scene really became a reality, countless people still
He held his breath involuntarily and at the same time grasped everything he could hold.
Even if it's just a steel handrail, it seems to give people inside it a sense of courage.
Jeppon's cruiser "Myoko" jumped out of the artificial wormhole with its head held high amid such high expectations.
In the flow of artificial wormhole energy, the huge steel body with a length of 1,200 meters has removed its protective cover and exposed nine energy main gun tubes outside the hull.
The mouths are like devil's eyes, rows of ferocious stares into the distance, which shows that once attacked, even if the main gun cannot launch a counterattack immediately due to charging, the photon missile can hit the target immediately.
To strike.
The starship's simple appearance but flowing metallic luster armor showed everyone how powerful its body was. Even if it lost the protection of the energy protective shield, it could not be blasted by ordinary energy cannons.
This is the deterrent from a battleship-level cruiser.
Ninety percent of the people who watched all of this in silence might not have had the chance to see such a terrifying starship in their lifetimes if it hadn't been for this battle.
Regardless of whether he is a starship commander or the most ordinary damage control crew member, at this moment, his breathing cannot help but stop.