Chapter 1692: Saint Civilization Star Legion Fleet
A-10 Galaxy
Marshal Pei Shengnan looked at the interstellar battle sandbox in front of her.
She frowned slightly. Although the battlefield situation in the A-10 star system was currently in a state of equilibrium, this was not the situation she wanted.
Because if this balance is maintained, any action by the enemy could potentially disrupt it.
Pei Shengnan's 10th Legion fleet might not even have the space or room to react.
Simply put, there is no margin for error and no 'defense depth'.
But given the current situation, Pei Shengnan also wanted to establish a certain advantage on the battlefield of the A-10 star system.
However, the enemy is extremely stubborn, and for some reason seems to have some kind of obsession with the A-10 system.
They have been continuously sending more legion fleets here.
This has resulted in them, so far, not only failing to gain any advantage, but also struggling to maintain the current situation.
Therefore, this put Pei Shengnan in a very passive position.
Sometimes, the things we least want to see happen are the things that do happen most often.
"Report! The reconnaissance squadron of the Ghost Scout Ace Legion fleet, which was scouting in the airspace behind enemy lines, has just discovered a large number of unidentified enemy interstellar warships."
These interstellar warships are completely different from the interstellar warships we fought against the Devouring Civilization before.
It wasn't a pitch-black interstellar warship either.
"And the fleet crests on these interstellar warships are unlike anything I've ever seen before!" The secretary received a message and urgently reported to Marshal Pei Shengnan.
An interstellar fleet of unknown origin.
Upon hearing this news, Marshal Pei Shengnan immediately had an answer in mind.
They finally arrived, and they set their sights on the A-10 star system they were in charge of.
These interstellar warships of unknown origin are most likely reinforcements from the Devouring Civilization, which consists of three interstellar civilizations that are also minions of Order.
"Pass on my order: all interstellar fleets in all positions of the 10th Legion Fleet Group of the Wyvern should prepare to deal with enemy attacks."
"All interstellar legion fleets that have been rotated out for rest and recuperation, be ready to stop resting and prepare for battle at any time!" Marshal Pei Shengnan issued the order without hesitation.
In an instant, the A-10 star system, which had finally achieved a certain degree of'stability and order', was once again in turmoil.
At this moment, all the fleets of the 10th Legion Fleet Group of the Falcon 10 were on high alert, not daring to be careless in the slightest.
Because the opposing force was an interstellar legion fleet that they had never fought before, and there was no valuable combat data to be found.
This is a completely unknown opponent.
This is undoubtedly a huge test for the already exhausted 10th Legion fleet of the JF-17 Thunder.
And behind the fleet of the Devouring Civilization Legion.
This mysterious interstellar legion fleet is slowly revealing its form.
"Report: The First Legion Fleet of the Holy Maiden Expedition has completed its space warp."
"Report: The Second Fleet Group of the Holy Maiden Expedition has completed its space warp."
"Report! The Third Fleet Group of the Holy Maiden Expedition has completed its spatial warp!"
One report after another reached the bridge of a superflagship.
This is a near-T7 level super flagship from the Holy Maiden Civilization.
A near-T7 Cross Saintess Redemption-class interstellar heavy gunship!
This is a very large, pure white interstellar warship. If someone who doesn't know it were to look at it from the outside, they might think it is a ship symbolizing justice.
There are white crosses of varying sizes in many places on the hull.
These crosses are actually the heavy cannons installed on this interstellar gunship!
Not just this one ship, but the entire fleet.
A considerable number of interstellar warships are of this style.
Not far away, there are interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships hidden in the Ghost Scouts Ace Legion fleet, including the highest-level Silent Ghost-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships.
Relying on its extremely strong reconnaissance capabilities, it can detect the attributes and combat power of these interstellar warships from a great distance without being discovered by the enemy.
At this moment, the T6 Silent Ghost-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship is quietly collecting data and then transmitting that data back.
"Report, data collection is partially complete."
It can be confirmed that this interstellar legion fleet belongs to a civilization called the Saintess.
There are three legion fleet groups here, each consisting of one million interstellar warships.
It is also equipped with a super flagship, known as the quasi-T7 Cross Saintess Redemption-class interstellar heavy gunship.
The remaining interstellar legion fleet groups also have rather unique structures.
Its ship types are very... unbalanced.
More than 30% are interstellar heavy artillery ships of various classes.
Furthermore, according to data analysis, each class of interstellar heavy artillery ship also has three to five sister models.
"Among these three million interstellar warships alone, the enemy has at least fifteen different types of interstellar heavy gunships!" the crew member in charge of the analysis reported to the captain.
"So many types of interstellar heavy artillery ships?" The captain was taken aback.
In the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire universe, all the types of interstellar heavy artillery ships currently in service probably don't outnumber those on the other side.
"Furthermore, the sheer number is astonishing; of the three million interstellar warships, nine hundred thousand are interstellar heavy artillery ships."
In other words, each interstellar legion fleet with a strength of one million ships contains three hundred thousand interstellar heavy artillery ships!
The other 700,000 interstellar warships consist entirely of interstellar destroyers and interstellar escorts; other ship types are almost nonexistent.
"Only a small number of interstellar heavy battleships!" the crew member added.
Upon hearing this type of ship composition, the captain knew what the other party's situation was.
This is indeed a very unbalanced approach, but it also means that these interstellar legion fleets from the Saintess Civilization are truly terrifying.
Because they are equipped with a large number of interstellar heavy artillery ships, it means that their firepower output will be extremely terrifying.
Imagine what would happen if 900,000 interstellar heavy artillery ships were lined up in a row on the battlefield and unleashed a saturation barrage!
"Analyze the most detailed combat data possible."
Then immediately pass it on to Marshal Pei Shengnan of the 10th Legion Fleet Group of the Xiaolong.
"This is very important!" Sweat beaded on the captain's forehead at this moment.
Because she knew very well that if this interstellar legion fleet appeared on the battlefield of the A-10 system...
That would undoubtedly put enormous pressure on the 10th Legion Fleet of the JF-17 Thunder.
It could even become a boulder that crushes the 10th Legion Fleet of the JF-17 Thunder!
Time passed little by little.
Soon, less than three minutes after receiving the first intelligence message.
Marshal Pei Shengnan then received a second message, which described the mysterious interstellar legion fleet in more detail.
At the same time, these detailed data also made Marshal Pei Shengnan's heart sink.
Because the nature of the opponent's fighting style was the last thing she wanted to see.
"The interstellar legion fleet, mainly composed of interstellar heavy artillery ships, is only equipped with interstellar battleships, interstellar destroyers, and interstellar frigates." Marshal Pei Shengnan frowned, the heaviness in her eyes evident.
With this type of ship configuration, the combat method is obvious: a frontal barrage of artillery fire.
Relying on the terrifying firepower of the interstellar heavy artillery ships, they gradually destroyed the interstellar legion fleets on the enemy's positions. Then, the interstellar destroyers and interstellar escorts advanced little by little, thus occupying the enemy's fallen positions.
These interstellar destroyers and interstellar escorts played a role in the gradual advance during the attack.
These interstellar heavy artillery ships can serve a defensive purpose when the enemy attacks and attempts to assault them.
With these interstellar escorts and destroyers in place, it would be extremely difficult to destroy the enemy's interstellar heavy artillery ships under such layers of protection!
This is the enemy's simple, yet highly effective, battle deployment!
The only drawback of this tactic is its poor mobility.
If you're fighting an enemy in a 'wild star field' battlefield, and the enemy keeps avoiding combat, then there's really nothing you can do.
However, in battles involving the siege and conquest of cities, this fighting style becomes obviously very effective.
After all, the enemy's fortified base is right there; they can't just move it.
Unless the enemy abandons this base, even if we don't destroy the enemy's fleet, taking the enemy's base is still a victory.
Marshal Pei Shengnan could almost picture in her mind the three hundred interstellar legion fleets of the Holy Maiden Civilization bombarding the defensive positions of her 10th Legion of the Dragon King.
And her 10th Legion fleet's interstellar warships would be destroyed one by one under the enemy's continuous bombardment.
No items were destroyed.
Defeat is only a matter of time.
It seems that... the A-10 galaxy has no chance of winning anymore.
Even if it is very difficult, Marshal Pei Shengnan will not give up easily.
She glanced at the intelligence report.
Fortunately, because this Holy Maiden Civilization's fleet is relatively slow-moving, it will take another half hour to reach the battlefield.
She and her JF-17 Tenth Legion fleet had half an hour to make preparations for battle.
Pei Shengnan convened her {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} staff, and all the staff officers were now brainstorming ideas to address the current situation.
But looking at their worried expressions, you could tell that the situation was really bad.
"First, we need to establish one thing!"
"That means we can't allow the enemy too much room to maneuver!" a young chief of staff said.
"We all know that."
However, the problem is obvious: apart from the interstellar heavy artillery ships, the other interstellar warships in this enemy legion's surveillance group are all there to protect these interstellar heavy artillery ships.
We do not have a high-strength, elite legion fleet.
If there were a strike fleet composed of near-T7 Gold Saint Angel-class light star cruisers, then there would be a chance to launch a breakout and infiltration attack directly on the enemy's battle positions, destroying their starships in one fell swoop.
The speaker was an older staff officer. After she finished expressing her thoughts, she turned her gaze to Marshal Pei Shengnan.
Many other staff officers also looked over.
At present, this battle plan is clearly the most suitable.
The problem is that the assault fleet composed of near-T7 Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruisers is not under their command.
We need to apply to His Majesty Emperor Xiaolong.
But this goes against the original objectives of the campaign.
"Let's think of another way."
His Majesty the Emperor's Imperial Guard fleet has provided us with great assistance, and even His Majesty the Emperor's flagship, the Dragon Emperor Star Command Ship, is assisting us in combat.
If at this point we are still thinking about seeking help.
"Then isn't our 10th Legion Fleet Group just dragging down the entire battle?" Marshal Pei Shengnan said, clenching her fist.
Judging from the situation, everyone understood.
Marshal Pei Shengnan would not have considered seeking the Emperor's help unless it was absolutely necessary.
The more aid they provide, the less room for error the Dragon Star Empire has to offer.
When launching an attack, they will have less combat power.
This is something none of them wanted to see.
Therefore, their only option now is to find a solution.
“We cannot currently determine the attack range of these enemy interstellar heavy artillery ships,” the young staff officer asked at this moment.
Marshal Pei Shengnan nodded, and she raised her hand to show the images of the interstellar heavy artillery ships of the Holy Maiden Civilization that the interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship had captured.
"Since we have never seen them fire their cannons, we have no valuable data other than the fact that we can identify them as interstellar heavy artillery ships."
“If we knew the range of these enemy interstellar heavy artillery ships, perhaps we could engage them in a firefight!” the young staff officer said, expressing his idea.
Marshal Pei Shengnan looked at the young staff officer and gestured for her to continue.
The young staff officer continued, "If we say that the enemy's interstellar heavy artillery ships don't have a very long range..."
That is, assuming our interstellar heavy artillery ships and interstellar missile ships can cover the area.
We can then use our long-range firepower to launch a counterattack against the enemy.
Although our numbers are fewer than theirs.
However, I am confident that our interstellar heavy artillery ships will absolutely surpass the enemy in quality.
But all of this depends on knowing the combat data of the enemy's interstellar heavy artillery ships!
The young staff officer pointed to one side of the interstellar war table in the A-10 system: "Based on the intelligence we have so far..."
This interstellar legion fleet of the Holy Maiden Civilization will launch an attack in this direction.
They are not part of the Devouring Civilization faction. Although they are now on the same side, they are suspicious of each other.
Therefore, this Saintess Civilization interstellar legion fleet would not entrust the flank and rear defense tasks to the interstellar warships of the Devouring Civilization with peace of mind.
In that case, the Holy Maiden Civilization Legion fleet would naturally assign its own interstellar warships to undertake this task.
That means their attack range is limited; they can only launch attacks against us from this side.
In addition, their mobility is limited, so once they determine their direction of attack, they will not change it for a short period of time.
Even if changes are made, we have plenty of time to make them!