Chapter 331: Surprise Attack (Five-in-One)
by SunflowerSoon, the war room meeting door opened.
Su Ming, Hugh Eun, and Hegas walked out quickly together.
“This is great! I really didn’t expect the Legion Commander to arrange for us to fight the Neutral Countries!”
Hegas said excitedly.
“Originally, I thought we were going to fight the Imperial Army, and I didn’t have much hope. I didn’t expect it all to be a feint, hiding the true target. It’s too brilliant!”
Hugh Eun was also extremely emotional.
Su Ming heard this and asked curiously.
“Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En, do you know our Legion Commander’s name?”
“I don’t know that either.”
“Uh, haven’t you seen her before?”
“No, but I’ve heard that our Legion Commander’s status is extremely high. You can tell that from Major General Feilong’s attitude.”
Hugh Eun lowered his voice and explained to Su Ming.
“Mm.”
Su Ming became even more curious about the Purple-haired girl’s identity.
At this moment, Hegas said to Su Ming.
“Why bother with so much? This time, I must seize the opportunity to perform well and get promoted!”
“Hegas, you’re right. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our Legion Commander’s status is so high, she’s perfectly capable of promoting us! And most importantly, judging from the Legion Commander’s actions and planning, she’s not someone without ability; on the contrary, she’s a talented genius with meticulous thought. As long as we follow her commands, we have a complete hope of winning this war and thus gaining military merits and promotion!”
Hugh Eun said to Hegas very seriously.
“Exactly!”
Hegas clenched his fists and replied with great excitement.
Su Ming saw this and asked very curiously.
“Hegas, I have a question. From your technical level, you shouldn’t just be a Major, right?”
Hegas fell silent upon hearing Su Ming’s words.
Hugh Eun sighed and said to Su Ming.
“Su Ming, you’re right. With Hegas’s strength and experience, he should have been promoted long ago, but he offended someone.”
“Ah? Who did he offend?”
“He was originally from the 8th Legion, but he later offended Lieutenant Colonel Jimis.”
“What’s the background of this Lieutenant Colonel Jimis?”
Su Ming asked in surprise.
“This Lieutenant Colonel Jimis is backed by the capital giant, Kofan Interstellar Heavy Industry Group, and his power is immense. After the two had a conflict, that guy vowed to make Hegas unable to stay in the 8th Legion! The result was exactly as he said: Hegas was restricted everywhere in the 8th Legion. His planned promotion to Lieutenant Colonel was gone, and his military merits were deducted! That’s why Hegas went to Xiguang Laboratory to participate in the bio-mechanical test, to switch to a different path.”
Hugh Eun explained for Hegas.
At this moment, Hegas gritted his teeth and said.
“That Jimis is a scumbag. I don’t regret beating him.”
“It’s alright. A gentleman’s revenge is not too late, even after ten years.”
Su Ming heard this and patted Hegas’s shoulder to comfort him.
“Mm!”
Hegas nodded.
At this moment, Currifa and other officers also walked past Su Ming and the others quickly, discussing excitedly.
“This time, we must perform well in front of the Legion Commander!”
“Exactly, crush the Neutral Countries’ forces and show our skills!”
Su Ming saw this and secretly praised, this Legion Commander seems to be extraordinary!
— —
Slok Star Sea · Planetary Fortress · Hams.
Inside a large black hall with black-gold stone tiles on the floor, dazzling crystal balls suspended from the ceiling, and abstract patterns carved into the surrounding walls.
A middle-aged man, dressed in a royal blue, gold-trimmed suit, with a sun emblem embroidered on his chest, a plump face, sagging cheeks, and layers of flab, stood in the center of the ballroom, holding a glass of red champagne, with a smile on his face.
Surrounding him were many noble men in luxurious suits, exuding confidence and elegance, as well as elegant ladies in lace dresses, adorned with precious jewelry necklaces, and with fair skin.
Around them were exquisite carved long tables, covered with white tablecloths, displaying various fruits, delicate pastries, and fine wines.
Two bands sat along the walls, playing soft, intimate music.
At this moment, a young man with fair skin, handsome features, and dressed in a luxurious suit walked in with a wine glass, respectfully greeting the middle-aged man in front of him.
“Lord Teddyra.”
“Prince Desado, I didn’t expect you to come to this ball as well.”
Teddyra glanced at the young man and replied with a half-smile.
“Lord Teddyra, it’s been a long time, and I’ve missed you dearly.”
“Really?”
“Of course. Oh, by the way, Lord Teddyra, when I came here this time, I coincidentally found a few exceptionally beautiful women, and I specifically brought them to honor you.”
Prince Desado of Urakan, said respectfully.
Teddyra’s eyes immediately lit up when he heard Desado’s words.
“You’re thoughtful. I’ll accept this gift.”
“It’s my honor.”
Desado smiled brightly when he saw Teddyra accept it.
This Teddyra is the Deputy Legion Commander of the Dark Star Empire’s Fifth Army, the Black Crow Legion, and also the overall commander of the Hams Planetary Fortress, in charge of the entire transit zone.
The Ulakahn Neutral Country was able to establish a transit star here entirely due to his care.
Therefore, Desado had to do his best to please him.
At this moment, a woman with fair skin, delicate features, and a charming demeanor, wearing a red dress with a V-neckline, walked over with a glass of red wine and greeted him with a smile.
“Lord Teddyra.”
Teddyra turned his head to look at the woman, his eyes fixed on her fair, deep cleavage, and asked with a smile.
“Miss, you look very familiar. May I ask your name?”
“Lord Teddyra, I am Shanya, the newly dispatched envoy from Kudike Neutral Country. I’ve long heard of your distinguished presence, and it’s a rare sight today. You truly possess an extraordinary temperament.”
Shanya extended her slender, fair hand to Teddyra.
“Haha, Miss Shanya certainly knows how to talk!”
Teddyra reached out and gripped Shanya’s soft, boneless hand, his thumb sliding over her skin.
Shanya didn’t mind Teddyra’s flirtatious behavior at all; instead, she smiled broadly and said.
“Lord, I admire you greatly. I hope to have the opportunity to seek your private guidance.”
“Haha, there will definitely be an opportunity!”
Teddyra replied with great satisfaction.
At this moment, an old man in a black custom suit, with thinning hair, wearing a small black round hat, walked in with a cane and greeted enthusiastically.
“Lord Teddyra.”
“Oh! Isn’t this Duke Joni of Fabidun Neutral Country? You’ve come too!”
Teddyra looked at the old man walking towards him and said with a smile.
“It’s a rare occasion for your Lordship to host a ball, how could I not come? I didn’t have much time to prepare a gift, but please accept this small token of my appreciation!”
Duke Joni picked up a small gift box and handed it to Teddyra.
Teddyra took it and opened the box, glancing inside. It contained a square black crystal.
He merely glanced at it before immediately closing it, smiling as he looked at Duke Joni.
“Not bad, I’ll accept it.”
Desado narrowed his eyes, looking at Shanya and Duke Joni. These two really came prepared.
However, he didn’t say anything, as everyone wanted to curry favor with the Imperial Army; it just depended on whose methods were more clever.
At this moment, Duke Joni smiled and said to Teddyra.
“As long as Lord Teddyra likes it!”
“You talk well, haha!”
“Um, Lord Teddyra, I heard that the Empire has now completely confined the Federation’s forces. That’s truly gratifying! Now, the Neutral Countries over there are all in great fear.”
“Haha, you should be glad you chose to side with the Empire. Now you see the fate of those Neutral Countries that sided with the Federation, don’t you?”
Teddyra said proudly.
“That’s natural. How could the Federation compare to the Empire?”
“Exactly, the Federation is just a coward.”
Shanya and others tried their best to belittle the Federation and praise the Dark Star Empire.
“I like smart people like you the most. Just wait! We’ve already got the Federation’s head, let’s see if it dies this time!”
Teddyra said in a very good mood.
“The Empire will definitely win a great victory and dominate the entire Donao Star Sea. When that happens, Lord, please don’t forget us.”
“Yes! Let us have a share too.”
Desado and others said one after another.
Teddyra readily agreed.
“Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on the benefits!”
“Thank you, Lord. However, Lord, there’s something I find very strange, and I don’t know if I should say it.”
Shanya asked curiously.
“Speak!”
“The reason for the Empire’s war with the Federation this time is a bit peculiar! The Federation has been accusing us of killing their research doctor first, and the internal division isn’t severe, which somewhat goes against the original plan.”
Shanya curiously expressed her opinion.
“Hmph, why bother with so much? Now we’ve caught the turtle’s head and set up a net. Now we’re just waiting for the Federation to come to its own demise.”
Teddyra replied proudly.
— —
Star Radiance Fortress.
An urgent alarm suddenly sounded, and all soldiers’ wristbands displayed emergency assembly messages.
Bang bang ~
Sounds of running were everywhere.
On the training ground.
Rhine and others led the soldiers, neatly lined up, everyone looking very nervous.
At this moment, Su Ming walked over with his hands behind his back, standing in front of everyone, silently observing them.
Deng Yu and the others immediately felt an extremely strong sense of pressure.
Su Ming spoke in a deep voice.
“Urgent notice: Star Radiance Fortress will end its superluminal flight in four hours and twenty-three minutes. At that time, we will officially commence operations!”
As soon as these words came out, Deng Yu and the others’ expressions became even uglier.
The soldiers present, thinking that they were about to engage in battle with the Imperial Army, immediately lost confidence, and their morale plummeted to the lowest point.
Rhine said with a dark face.
“Officer, are we starting operations so soon?”
“What, are you scared?”
Su Ming looked at Rhine and asked calmly.
“No, but—”
Rhine didn’t know how to speak. How could they be afraid of the Imperial Army?
However, although these new recruits had undergone intensive training and their strength had greatly increased, they still felt insufficient when facing the Imperial Army.
At this moment, Su Ming saw their ugly expressions and also laughed.
“Haha.”
Rhine was stunned when he saw Su Ming laugh, and said anxiously.
“Squad Leader, what time is it and you’re still laughing? We’re almost dying of anxiety!”
“Alright, I’m not joking with you anymore. We are indeed going to battle. However, this time we’re not fighting the Imperial Army, but the Neutral Countries.”
Su Ming announced directly.
“Fighting the Neutral Countries? Why are we fighting the Neutral Countries?”
Deng Yu and the others asked in disbelief.
“To be precise, we’re fighting the Imperial Army’s lackeys.”
Su Ming explained to them.
“Then who is responsible for fighting the Imperial Army?”
“You don’t need to worry about that. The Legion Commander has her own arrangements!”
“So, we need to deal with the Neutral Countries?”
Deng Yu swallowed his saliva, confirming again.
“Exactly! And our mecha weapons are even better than theirs. Do you have confidence?”
Su Ming replied with great certainty.
“Yes!”
“Haha, fighting lackeys, what’s there to be afraid of?!”
“Beat them up!”
Deng Yu shouted with immense excitement.
In an instant, the morale that had plummeted to rock bottom directly soared to its peak, and everyone was full of fighting spirit.
Su Ming looked at this scene and quietly praised.
The Legion Commander’s control over human psychology is indeed very impressive.
She first told everyone that they were going to fight the Imperial Army, which crushed everyone’s morale to rock bottom, even to the point of despair.
Then, she suddenly changed the target, telling them that they didn’t need to fight the Imperial Army, only the Neutral Countries, and their equipment was even better than the opponent’s.
In an instant, everyone was filled with hope, and morale rebounded from rock bottom. Even new recruits wouldn’t be afraid in such a situation.
“Alright, quiet!”
Major Su Ming shouted sternly.
Rhine and the others immediately shut their mouths, their gazes burning as they looked at Major Su Ming.
“What I want to say is, don’t underestimate the enemy. Although they are not the Imperial Army, they are the ace legion of the Neutral Countries, and their combat power cannot be underestimated! I’m telling you now, once the battle begins, everyone will obey my command. If I die, Rhine will take over my command. If Rhine dies, the next squadron leader will take over. If all squadron leaders die, the company commanders will step up, and if all company commanders die, the squad leaders will step up. We must fight to the last drop of blood, understand?!”
Major Su Ming said to everyone.
“Understood!”
Rhine and the others responded enthusiastically.
At this moment, Hegas, who was nearby, was also encouraging his subordinate soldiers.
“All of you listen to me, no one is allowed to retreat on the battlefield! If you retreat, you’ll not only kill yourselves but also your comrades beside you. If anyone chickens out, don’t say you’re a soldier I trained; I can’t afford to lose face!”
“Yes!”
“Of course, you don’t have to be afraid. I will lead the charge, at the very front!”
“Fight to the death!”
The soldiers shouted enthusiastically.
At this time, soldiers from nearby teams also roared with enthusiasm, and overall morale was very high.
Seeing this, Major Su Ming issued an order.
“Everyone, listen up! Immediately proceed to the Tsar mothership to prepare for battle. As for the mechas and such, you don’t need to worry; someone will naturally transfer them to the Tsar!”
“Yes!”
Rhine and the others responded sternly.
“Very good, set off!”
Major Su Ming waved his hand and directly issued the order.
At this moment, twenty-six mecha teams orderly walked towards the mobile platform, heading to the Tsar docked in the shipyard.
The urgent alarm, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, continuously rang out.
Inside the hangar of the Level 5 Mothership, Tsar.
Mechas were transported over one by one and secured in their designated positions.
Soldiers walked into the hangar, approached their mechas, and skillfully entered the cockpits.
At this time, logistics mechanics operated maintenance machinery, performing final checks and replenishments for the many mechas.
Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En, Major Su Ming, and Hegas stood on the elevated platform where the work was being done, quietly observing this scene.
“For this operation, I wonder how many people will return alive.”
Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En said with a solemn expression.
“I will try my best to bring them back alive.”
Major Su Ming replied calmly.
“Since ancient times, soldiers have died on the battlefield, their bodies wrapped in horsehide! This is our glory!”
Hegas said in a deep voice.
“That’s right! If I die, Major Su Ming, Hegas, you two will take over for me!”
Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En instructed in a deep voice.
“Alright!”
Major Su Ming and Hegas both responded in a deep voice.
At this moment, all three of their wristbands vibrated, and an urgent message popped up.
Major Su Ming lowered his head and glanced at the message.
“Dear Major Su Ming, please proceed immediately to Tsar’s Combat Room 1 to attend the pre-battle meeting!”
“Let’s go!”
Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En said in a deep voice.
Major Su Ming and Hegas immediately followed Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En.
A moment later, the three arrived at Combat Room 1.
Inside the combat room was an old-fashioned celestial projector, and Major General Vickers stood beside the instrument.
He glanced around, seeing that all the field officers had arrived, and waved his hand, signaling the soldier to close the door.
Click!
As the door closed.
Major General Vickers waved his hand, and the celestial projector began to operate, projecting the entire Slok Star Sea.
“We still have over two hours. Now, I will arrange the specific tactics.”
“Yes, General!”
“First, I’ll give an overall overview. Our biggest enemy in the first wave is the Water Snake Legion of the Ulakahn Neutral Country. This Water Snake Legion has a total of 200,000 troops, including 150,000 mecha formations and 50,000 interstellar fighters. Our side has 130,000 mecha formations and 20,000 interstellar fighters. Although our numbers are not as high as theirs, the performance of our weapons far surpasses theirs. Therefore, the advantage is with us. If we lose this, you don’t need to work anymore; just go home and farm.”
“Understood!”
Everyone responded with great confidence.
“However, you must not be careless and must minimize casualties as much as possible. Because the Water Snake Legion is only the first force we need to fight. Five hours later, the Gray Gun Legion will arrive on the battlefield, and we need to intercept them. After the interception, if the main battle is not yet finished, the Rock Corps will almost certainly enter, and we will need to intercept the Rock Corps then.”
Major General Vickers said steadily.
“No problem, we are confident!”
Kaff and the others replied very confidently.
“To be honest, I’m also confident. We must fight beautifully this time!”
“Yes!”
“Now, let’s begin arranging the specifics. In two hours, the Star Radiance Fortress will appear at this location. The mothership fleet will immediately detach from the fortress and head straight for the transit star. Our goal is to defeat the Water Snake Legion of the Ulakahn Neutral Country and capture the transit star before the Gray Gun Legion arrives, to prevent problems in subsequent battles.”
“Mm!”
“However, before capturing the transit star, we need to eliminate the enemy’s space defense outposts. These outposts are tough nuts to crack; their fixed weapon firepower will not be weak!”
“Understood!”
“First Regiment, you are responsible for eliminating DX-01 and DX-02 Defense Outposts.”
Vickers issued the command simply and clearly.
Major Su Ming looked at the prompt message that popped up on his wristband; their Third Regiment was to eliminate DX-05 and DX-06.
These two space outposts were heavily guarded. According to the data issued by Vickers, each outpost conservatively estimated to have four thousand mecha formations and two thousand interstellar fighters.
Most importantly, they also had fixed fortress defense weapons.
“You are responsible for eliminating these outposts. The Tsar will lead the fleet to defeat the Water Snake Legion’s fleet and directly attack the transit star!”
“Yes!”
“Alright, the combat meeting ends here. Go prepare!”
Vickers waved his hand and directly issued the order.
Major Su Ming and the others turned and left, rushing to the hangar.
Star Radiance Fortress Command Center.
The Purple-haired girl rested her chin on one hand, sitting steadily in the command chair, her eyes cold as she looked at the operation screen.
Operators reported back one by one.
“5 minutes and 32 seconds remaining until the end of superluminal flight!”
“Tsar Mothership is ready!”
“Twin Battleship, ready!”
The Purple-haired girl listened to the reports below, lightly tapping the armrest with her right index finger, waiting quietly.
Soon, the superluminal flight entered its final ten-second countdown.
“10, 9…”
At this moment, everyone’s hearts were in their throats.
“0! Superluminal flight ended!”
The Operator shouted loudly.
In an instant, the entire fortress vibrated violently.
In the vast starry sky, countless ripples appeared out of thin air, followed by the massive Star Radiance Fortress emerging from Subspace.
The moment the Star Radiance Fortress emerged, the central control room’s scanning device activated.
Whoosh!
Patches of red dots of varying sizes appeared.
Red warning boxes popped up one by one.
“Warning: Detected Dark Star Empire Planetary Fortress, Hams.”
“Deploy!”
The Purple-haired girl issued the command coldly.
“Yes! Opening shipyard exit to release the fleet.”
“Estimated completion in fifteen minutes!”
The Operators performed their tasks one by one.
“Report: Detected Dark Star Empire patrol fleet, approaching us!”
Major General Jon reported back.
“Destroy them!”
The Purple-haired girl issued the command with extreme indifference.
“Understood!”
Major General Jon responded in a deep voice.
In the vast starry sky.
A Level 4 Battleship, Blackthorn, 25 kilometers long, entirely covered in black metal armor, with a slender and narrow hull, painted with the Black Crow Legion emblem, led a swarm of mechas and hurried over.
Inside the Blackthorn’s command center.
The optical imaging device projected the massive Star Radiance Fortress.
Tekas stared at the fortress, his entire hand trembling, and shouted in terror.
“Oh my God! The Star Radiance Fortress! Immediately sound the highest alert and inform Lord Teddyra!”
At this moment, they clearly saw countless launch ports opening on the surface of the Star Radiance Fortress, and black cannons moving!
Instantly, the operation screen of the entire Level 4 Battleship, Blackthorn, popped up countless red warning notifications.
“Warning: Blackthorn is locked on!”
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A sky full of beams and missiles attacked!
Not long after Tekas issued the command, the Level 4 Battleship, Blackthorn, was instantly engulfed by the attack. Its energy shield was shattered, and the entire ship exploded, with Tekas himself consumed by the scorching flames.
Inside the Star Radiance Fortress Central Control Room.
The Operator reported:
“Target eliminated.”
“Accelerating fleet detachment.”
“Tsar Mothership fleet detachment complete.”
Upon hearing this, the Purple-haired girl issued a cold command.
“Transmit my order: directly attack the Dark Star Empire Planetary Fortress, Hams.”
“Yes!”
Dark Star Empire Planetary Fortress, Hams.
Inside the ballroom.
Under soft music, Teddyra was embracing the slender waist of the beautiful Shanya, elegantly dancing a ballroom dance in the center of the hall.
Desado and the others all retreated to the side, watching Teddyra and Shanya dance intimately.
Shanya’s entire body was pressed against Teddyra’s, her eyes full of ambiguous desire, almost to the point of being able to stretch.
Teddyra thoroughly enjoyed this flirtation.
Crack!
Suddenly, the ballroom door was violently pushed open.
The music instantly came to an abrupt halt.
Teddyra stopped dancing, released his hand from Shanya’s slender waist, and looked with a gloomy face towards the doorway.
Desado and the others also turned their heads in surprise to look.
They saw a burly man wearing black heavy Third Generation Mecha exoskeleton armor, with a scar running across his face, who burst in and shouted anxiously.
“Lord Teddyra! Something terrible has happened, the Federation’s forces are attacking!”
“How is that possible? Where did the Federation get the guts to come here? And wasn’t the entire Donao Star Sea blockaded? How did the Federation forces get through? No, they couldn’t have bypassed it, could they?”
Teddyra’s expression changed dramatically as he heard his subordinate’s report.
“Unclear!”
“Akqi, which Federation legion is attacking?”
“It seems to be the newly formed Thirteenth Corps.”
Akqi quickly replied.
“Haha, a ragtag army dares to attack.”
Upon hearing it was a ragtag army, Teddyra immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
“But their main weapon is the Star Radiance Fortress!”
“Are you sure it’s the Star Radiance Fortress?”
“That’s right!”
“Good, good, good! Delivering itself right to my doorstep. Today, I’m going to make it sink here!”
Teddyra said, laughing in anger.
At this moment, Prince Desado stepped forward and respectfully said to Teddyra.
“Lord Teddyra, I will immediately dispatch the Water Snake Legion to assist you!”
Shanya also spoke up at this time, stating her position.
“I will also immediately send back a message and mobilize the Gray Gun Legion to come and assist!”
“Lord Teddyra, although our Fabidun Neutral Country’s stationed forces are a bit far, rest assured, I will have them rush over immediately!”
Jonny also expressed his eagerness.
“Good, truly loyal partners of the Empire. Once we defeat this Federation force, I will request commendations for you from the Emperor!”
Teddyra replied with great satisfaction.
“Thank you, Lord!”
Prince Desado and the others were overjoyed upon hearing Teddyra’s words.
If the Emperor was pleased and bestowed upon them a noble title, they would truly become rich and powerful.
“Today’s ball ends here. Come with me to meet those Federation scums!”
Teddyra said proudly.
“Yes!”
Akqi and the others immediately responded.
The vast starry sky.
The Tsar mothership fleet detached from the Star Radiance Fortress and went their separate ways, flying towards the transit planet.
Inside the Central Control Room.
Major General Vickers sat steadily in the command chair and said in a deep voice.
“Operation commenced. Begin connecting all participating forces. Report the readiness of each unit.”
“Connecting Thirteenth Corps, Mecha First Regiment, Commander Kaff!”
“Connecting to the Thirteenth Corps, Mecha Regiment One, Deputy Regiment Commander Chen Ying!”
Virtual avatars appeared on the huge projection screen in front of Vickers.
“Regiment One ready.”
Colonel Kaff reported calmly.
“Regiment Two ready.”
… …
Many regiment commanders replied in deep voices.
“Operation begins, open all exits. Good luck to you all!”
Vickers gave the order without hesitation.
Inside the hangar.
Beep beep ~
Piercing alerts kept sounding.
One by one, the exits opened, and the indicator lights on the walls turned from red to green.
“Depart!”
Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En piloted his mecha, leading the charge towards the exit.
Su Ming, leading his troops, followed suit.
Swish swish!
Countless mechas, like a swarm of bees, flew out from the Tsar mothership, appearing in the vast starry sky.
At this moment, Hugh Eun gave an order to Su Ming.
“Su Ming, you lead the Third Regiment’s Second Squadron to take out the DX-06 Defense Outpost. I’ll lead Hegas to take out the other one.”
“No problem!”
Inside the Slayer’s cockpit, Su Ming replied calmly.
“Be careful!”
Hugh Eun added another word of caution to Su Ming.
“Understood, let’s go!”
After giving the order to his subordinate troops, Su Ming piloted his mecha towards the DX-06 Defense Outpost.
Rhine and the others controlled their mechas and followed behind him.
After they had flown a certain distance, the scanning device popped up with red dots.
Rhine immediately reported in the communication channel.
“Sir, two Level 4 transport ships have been scanned, one flying the flag of the Ulakahn Neutral Country and one flying the flag of the Fabidun Neutral Country. How should we deal with them?”
“Sink them! All ships and personnel assisting the Dark Star Empire, regardless of their country, are to be treated as hostile!”
Su Ming gave the order with an iron will.
“Understood!”
Rhine and Deng Yu each led a squadron, attacking the two Level 4 transport ships separately.
They fired beams of light at the ships from a distance.
Rumble!
The transport ships were immediately blasted with holes. These transport ships were very old models and did not have energy shield devices. They only had thickened armor layers.
Normally, they could withstand attacks from space pirates, but in front of regular troops, they were completely outmatched.
They were quickly set ablaze and desperately accelerated to escape.
At the same time, pleading voices sounded in the public communication channel.
“Don’t hit us, please, we are just civilian transport ships.”
Unfortunately, Rhine and the others were unmoved and continued to fire at the ships.
Boom ~
Without any surprise, the two transport ships were blown up, erupting into brilliant fireworks.
“Targets eliminated!”
Rhine and the other reported cleanly and decisively.
“Very good, follow me!”
Su Ming then led his team to accelerate forward.
About ten minutes later, Su Ming’s troops approached the DX-06 Defense Outpost, and the scanning device immediately showed a large number of red dots.
Su Ming activated the optical device for long-range optical imaging, and soon an image appeared on the operation screen.
In the distant, vast starry sky, an asteroid with a diameter of fifty kilometers floated.
The entire asteroid was covered in metal, transformed into a space fortress, loaded with numerous launch ports and cannons.
In the space outside this asteroid, scattered triangular metal defense devices, each extending three black beam cannons and a row of launch ports.
At this moment, inside the D Central Control Room.
Piercing alarms sounded one after another, and red warning boxes popped up on the operation screen.
The Operator reported in terror to a middle-aged man in a colonel’s uniform, with dark skin and a gaunt face.
“Lord Sduoka, Federal troops have been scanned, and they are heading towards us!”
“Damn it, how did these cowardly Federal bastards get here? Where did they get the guts?”
Sduoka said angrily.
“Lord Sduoka, what should we do now?”
A man with a bloated body, a face full of flesh, and wearing a lieutenant colonel’s uniform replied uneasily.
“Setu, what are you afraid of? They are looking for death!”
Sduoka said to Setu with a look of disdain.
“No, Lord Sduoka, the Imperial Army certainly isn’t afraid, but the problem is they are coming for us.”
“So what? As long as we hold out for a while, reinforcements will arrive, and then they will be the ones to die!”
“Lord Sduoka, you are right.”
Setu’s unease slightly subsided upon hearing Sduoka’s words.
“Setu, you stay and defend. The rest of you follow me. We will meet these cowards!”
Sduoka waved his hand and left with his men!
Not long after, groups of mechas flew out from the asteroid, lining up neatly.
Upon closer inspection of this mecha group, leading them were three Third Generation Mecha · Grey Dove, thirteen meters tall, covered in gray armor, wielding a beam saber, equipped with two small-caliber beam cannons on their shoulders, and two pairs of jet wings embedded in their backs.
This Third Generation Mecha · Grey Dove was custom-made by the Dark Star Empire for export, specifically supplied to its vassal states and allied forces.
Behind the Third Generation Mecha · Grey Dove were a series of Second Generation Mecha · Beast Tooth.
At the very back were a series of First Generation Mecha · Iron Disciple, seven meters tall, covered in thick green outer armor, with a humanoid mecha body, holding a large beam gun, and jet wings added to their backs.
At this moment, groups of gray interstellar fighters flew out from the defense outpost.
These mechas and interstellar fighters were all marked with the Water Snake emblem.
Su Ming narrowed his eyes and said.
“Everyone, pay attention. Be careful of the enemy’s fixed defensive weapons. Prioritize destroying those weapons!”
“Understood!”
Rhine and the others responded in unison.
Just as Su Ming and the others were approaching the defense outpost, an arrogant voice sounded in the public communication channel.
“I am Colonel Sduoka of the Water Snake Legion’s Sixth Regiment. State your name!”
“You are not worthy!”
Su Ming replied coldly.
“Damn it, what are you? Do you really think you’re so great?”
Sduoka was instantly enraged by Su Ming.
“Oh, you’re just a dog raised by the Imperial Army. What are you barking about? Who gave you the courage?”
Zhang Yi directly cursed back!
“Barking? Better than you Federal cowards, right? Weren’t you hiding at home, not daring to come out? Who gave you the courage to come out now?”
Sduoka retorted, unwilling to show weakness.
“Your old mother gave us the courage!”
Deng Yu directly replied.
“Damn it, you’re looking for death! Follow me!”
Colonel Sduoka was instantly enraged, controlling his Grey Dove mecha to lead his troops, charging forward mightily!
“Everyone, activate the intelligent assistance system. Attack!”
Su Ming gave the order without a moment’s hesitation.
“Yes!”
Ankajia and the others all launched attacks at the incoming mechas!
The Water Snake troops charging from the opposite side, as well as those defensive weapons, also launched attacks!
Beams of light and missiles flew towards each other.
At this moment, a very astonishing scene occurred: Su Ming’s Iron Guard intelligent system gave precise warnings for incoming attacks, and relying on their powerful mobility, they easily dodged the attacks.
On the other hand, the Water Snake troops in front of them had mechas hit and explode one after another!
Although the front line of their mechas also used Second Generation Mecha, these Second Generation Mecha · Beast Tooth were all old models discarded by the Dark Star Empire.
Su Ming’s mechas’ performance was indeed superior to the enemy’s.
However, facing this situation, Colonel Sduoka still led his troops forward.
He knew very well that his troops’ mecha performance was poor, so they had to engage in close combat. As long as they could block the Federal troops’ offensive, they would rely on defensive weapons to counterattack.
Without any surprise, the two sides’ forces collided.
Rhine and Ankajia each engaged a Third Generation Mecha · Grey Dove.
Sduoka went all out, raising his beam saber, charging towards Su Ming at extreme speed, and roaring loudly.
“Die!”
Su Ming’s pupils instantly contracted, and he abruptly maximized his power, the entire Slayer transforming into a black stream of light to meet him.
Sduoka saw the aura erupting from the Slayer, and his heart trembled. He felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and the shadow of death instantly enveloped him.
Before he could react, the Slayer had already appeared before him.
“No—”
Sduoka hadn’t finished his sentence.
Crack!
The Slayer and the Grey Dove mecha passed each other.
The entire Grey Dove mecha was cut in half, exploding with a roar.
In an instant, screams of terror echoed through the Water Snake troops’ communication channel.
“The Regiment Commander was actually slain!”
“How could this be? Aren’t they all Third Generation Mecha?”
At this moment, terrified voices sounded in the communication channel.
“Help me!”
“The enemy is too strong, how can we fight them?”
A glance across the battlefield showed that nearly half of the charging Water Snake Legion had been annihilated. At this rate, they should be able to take down this outpost with minimal casualties.
However, at this very moment, the center of the DX-06 Defense Outpost suddenly split open, extending a U-shaped cannon barrel.
Sizzle sizzle ~
The entire cannon barrel flickered with incredibly terrifying red lightning.
Su Ming noticed it immediately, his expression slightly changing as he shouted.
“Danger, dodge!”
Everyone was startled and dodged in unison!
But it was too late. A terrifying red electromagnetic beam shot out, tearing through the dark starry sky.
Rumble rumble ~
Mechas from both sides, engaged in combat, were hit and instantly exploded.
Mechas that were not hit in the surrounding area were also affected by the red lightning arc, causing their mechas to directly paralyze!
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