Chapter 1617: The pirate group’s headquarters!
"How did you manage to find out that the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Gang's stronghold was here?" Marshal Medusa asked the captain of the reconnaissance squad leading the team.
The reconnaissance team captain explained, "We deduced from some clues that the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Gang might be located in this large asteroid belt."
However, we have no way of knowing its exact location.
Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia then ordered that the suspicious meteorite belt be thoroughly investigated.
But after we came in, we discovered that this meteorite belt was actually moving.
At this point, we need to figure out how to evacuate and how to bring your main fleet over.
Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia considered many methods, but in the end, he adopted the simplest and most rudimentary one.
We left these sentry posts at regular intervals.
The reconnaissance team leader pointed to some concealed locations on the meteorites.
Marshal Medusa would have noticed upon closer inspection that there were sentry posts in those locations, and these sentry posts would continuously send signals.
"As you have also noticed, communication signals are severely affected in this meteorite belt."
However, short-range communication is still not a problem.
These sentry posts we've set up will continuously send signals for 300 hours.
There is one of these sentry posts at regular intervals.
However, because these meteorites are moving slowly, relying solely on these sentry posts is not very safe.
Therefore, we will leave one interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship stationed between every thirty outposts.
In this way, we ghost scouts established our own route here.
Using this method, we quickly figured out the rhythm inside this asteroid belt, and we were lucky enough to find a suspicious outpost.
However, to avoid alerting the enemy, we did not take the initiative to approach and conduct reconnaissance.
Instead, I'll report this news to you first.
Upon hearing the report from the reconnaissance squad leader.
Marshal Medusa has figured out the Ghost Scout's actions in this operation.
As expected of Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia, who was recommended by Grand Marshal Charlotte, her reconnaissance skills are truly exceptional.
The Ghost Scout Elite Fleet Group, established for this purpose, also made great contributions.
"Pass on my order: all interstellar warships in the fleet, prepare for battle."
If any suspicious interstellar warships are discovered, capture them alive if possible; otherwise, destroy them directly.
In short, not a single one can be spared. Marshal Medusa issued the order directly through the command channel.
Time passed little by little.
Perhaps because they were getting closer to the murderer, the captains of the various starships under Marshal Medusa's legion fleet were all very excited at this moment.
This is different from ordinary battles.
They had all learned about the incident and knew, to varying degrees, that their delegation, sent by the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, had been brutally murdered.
These soldiers naturally have the lowest tolerance for such things.
Now that they can personally deal with these vicious murderers and criminals, they are naturally very excited.
Soon, more interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships appeared before Marshal Medusa.
Furthermore, Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia's video communication window also appeared in front of Marshal Medusa.
When she saw Zhong Xiaoxia, Marshal Medusa saluted to express her respect, which was also a way of appreciating Zhong Xiaoxia's abilities.
"Marshal Medusa, based on our clues and investigations..."
This is most likely the stronghold of the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Crew.
But apart from that, we have no other clues or information. We don't know how many of their interstellar warships are here, nor do we know the combat strength of their fleet.
There's something rather strange about it.
After we located the Three-Headed Flood Dragon pirate group's stronghold here, we found no signs of any Three-Headed Flood Dragon pirate group's interstellar warships entering or leaving.
"I don't know if we made a mistake, or if the Three-Headed Flood Dragon pirate crew is just so disciplined that no interstellar warship is allowed to leave their base without orders from their superiors."
Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia explained everything in detail.
There was no intention to hide his shortcomings.
"It's already quite impressive that we were able to find out all of this in such a short time."
If it weren't for the intelligence you provided, we might still be wandering aimlessly through the Majasian interstellar empire universe like headless flies.
From now on, you can leave this to us.
"If this is truly the Three-Headed Flood Dragon Pirate Crew, then they will surely pay the price for their actions!" Marshal Medusa's tone was filled with murderous intent.
One of her purposes in leading her team to the Majas interstellar empire was revenge.
Make certain people pay for their crimes with blood.
Let more people know that they shouldn't assume the Dragon Star Empire has a good temper; that's only if you don't provoke them.
If you provoke the Dragon Star Empire, you will pay a heavy price!
"Pass on my orders."
"The entire fleet, prepare for battle!" At this moment, Marshal Medusa's killing intent almost materialized.
He immediately issued an attack order to his own fleet.
Because the battlefield environment here is relatively narrow.
Even with only two thousand interstellar warships, it would be difficult to deploy a complete battle formation here, but it would be difficult to deal with a group of interstellar warships from an interstellar pirate crew.
In reality, there's no need for two thousand interstellar warships.
With three to five hundred interstellar warships, dealing with these small fry would be more than enough.
Therefore, only those three hundred interstellar warships actually deployed in a battle formation for attack.
However, other interstellar warships were also ready to provide combat support at any time and blocked all possible escape routes.
"Are there any other entrances here?" Marshal Medusa asked, still feeling uneasy.
Marshal Medusa initially examined the stronghold and found it to be a U-shaped stronghold formed by a large, dense belt of debris and meteorites.
"This outpost is located in a place where there is only one entrance for interstellar warships to enter and exit."
However, if it were an interstellar shuttle, or a smaller T1 interstellar warship, it would be possible to pass through the gaps in those damaged meteorites.
But please allow me passage. I have already deployed my interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships to monitor every area around this region.
"I absolutely guarantee that not only will the shuttle not escape, but not even a ghost will be able to get out of here!" Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia assured him confidently.
With Marshal Zhong Xiaoxia's assurance, Marshal Medusa was completely relieved.
Only then did he actually order the vanguard fleet to launch the first attack.
This scene was naturally observed by the Majas Interstellar Empire fleet that was following closely behind.
Because they wanted to prevent themselves from getting lost in this asteroid belt system.
Therefore, after entering this asteroid belt system, the fleet of the Maihas Interstellar Empire was almost in hot pursuit, greatly narrowing the distance between itself and the Wyvern Legion fleet.
Of course, they were also very careful, afraid of angering these not-so-friendly people.
However, it seems that these JF-17 fleets do not mind their presence at all, so the two sides have maintained this balance all along.
"Is this the stronghold of the Three-Headed Flood Dragon Pirate Gang?"
And I must say, it's really well hidden.
"Simply sailing past here, without careful observation, one might easily overlook this place. Who would have thought that a notorious space pirate crew would be hiding here?" the vice-captain exclaimed.
At that moment, he noticed that his captain's expression was very complicated.
"Captain, what's with that expression?"
"Shouldn't we be happy that we were able to find the mastermind behind this attack so quickly? The Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Gang!" the vice-captain asked doubtfully.
With a complicated expression and a heavy tone, the captain said, "You're oversimplifying this situation."
Do you really think that attacking the envoy's starship of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is something a space pirate group would dare to do?
I don't believe for a second that no one was behind this.
Unfortunately, our relationship with the Dragon Star Empire is still rather strained.
This event just so happens to occur within the territory of our Mahas Star Empire.
In this situation, the best outcome would be that the mastermind behind this is someone from another interstellar civilization, trying to sow discord between us and the Wyvern Interstellar Empire.
In this situation, it would be best if the matter could be thoroughly investigated.
But what if it's another scenario, where the mastermind behind the Three-Headed Flood Dragon Pirate Gang is actually a high-ranking member of our Maihas Interstellar Empire?
If that's the case.
The real storm may only begin after this incident is thoroughly investigated.
So if this incident is never fully investigated, that would actually be the best-case scenario.
This is perhaps one of the reasons why the Fourth Prince sent us to follow him.
But now that the Xiaolong Legion fleet has actually found the Three-Headed Flood Dragon Pirate Group's base, it's no wonder that both we and the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire are standing on the edge of a cliff.
"If we're not careful, the worst-case scenario could happen to us and the Wyvern Interstellar Empire."
Hearing the captain's analysis...
The vice-captain covered his mouth in surprise, then said incredulously, "This...this was done by the higher-ups of our Mahas Interstellar Empire?"
why is that?"
The captain looked at the young first mate who had only recently joined him and said in a deep voice, "The power dynamics at the highest levels are too complex to explain to you now."
But we must now prepare for everything that may happen.
I just hope it's not the worst-case scenario.
Our important figures shouldn't be so foolish as to provoke such a monster.
Only soldiers can truly understand just how terrifying the JF-17 fleet is.
I had only heard about it from rumors before.
And now they've followed them all the way, though they've only followed them all the way.
However, as a soldier, one cannot judge the combat effectiveness of a legion or fleet solely from the war itself; one can also assess its combat effectiveness from other aspects.
For example, the navigation is very orderly. Whether adjusting formation or changing the route, it is very smooth and there is no waste of time.
And just now, when we were setting up our battle formation at the stronghold of the Three-Headed Flood Dragon pirate group.
The two thousand Xiaolong-class interstellar warships did not rush forward in an attempt to gain credit.
Instead, they only dispatched three hundred interstellar warships.
In certain special battlefields, it's not about having more interstellar warships, but about finding the right ones for the situation.
Given the current battlefield environment, deploying three hundred interstellar warships for a frontal offensive is the most suitable option!
In the eyes of a soldier, this legion's fleet was highly trained and equipped with advanced interstellar warships; no one would want to be its enemy.
At this moment, the three hundred Falcon Dragon interstellar warships also launched their attack.
They stormed the stronghold of the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Gang.
But the imagined barrage of gunfire did not materialize.
I waited for one minute.
The Majas captain did not even see the flashes of the ship's guns.
What happened?
Logically speaking, the Xiaolong interstellar warship should already be engaged in combat with the Three-Headed Jiao pirate crew's interstellar warships by now.
Even if the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Crew is no match for the Falcon Fleet, there should still be some resistance.
Why isn't there any sound at all?
The vice-captain was also very puzzled. He looked at the energy detection radar next to him, but did not detect any fluctuations in explosive energy.
Now, a mystery was swirling in their minds.
They even wanted to go and find out for themselves.
However, the area surrounding the entrance to that stronghold was occupied by the JF-17 interstellar warships.
They could only observe from afar and could not open the camera.
"Captain, look! That should be the flagship of the Marshal of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire. It's approaching that stronghold!" The vice-captain suddenly noticed the unusual movement.
The expected battle did not break out, but the Imperial Marshal approached the flagship of the JF-17.
Something unexpected must have happened inside.
"What exactly is going on?" Even though the captain of the Mahasman was extremely curious, he could only wait here obediently.
JF-17 flagship bridge
"How could this be...?" Marshal Medusa looked at the scene before her with a complicated expression.
At first, she was surprised not to receive any news of the battle and immediately sent a telegram to inquire about the vanguard of the attack.
The news we received was also quite surprising.
This is indeed the base of the Three-Headed Dragon Pirate Crew, but there are no enemies resisting here anymore.
However, there were also the interstellar warships of the Three-Headed Dragon Pirates on site.
However, the starships of those Three-Headed Flood Dragon pirates have now all become starship wreckage fragments.
"This place has seen battles." Marshal Medusa looked at the headquarters of this interstellar pirate group.
The layout was very conventional; the settlement was built around the surrounding meteorites.
In the central core area, some rudimentary facilities can be seen.
For example, starports, space cities, shipyards, etc.
However, these are all very simple and show very obvious signs of being pieced together and repaired.
It has a very Star Pirates-like art style.