Chapter 1087: Potential threats
Lilith then pointed to the circles marked with crosses on the interstellar sandbox.
"In our original attack plan, this was the first week."
The mission is to capture 39 central stargates, 12 military starports, 17 military planets, and 3 resource-producing areas.
Everything was completed within the time limit.
So far, we have completed 50% of our second phase attack plan!
In the first week of attacks, the Mech race lost 100,000 starships, the Angel race lost 70,000 starships, and we lost 20,000 starships.
"A total of 800,000 enemy Demon Starships were destroyed, including seven near-T6 Destroyer-class heavy starships!" Lilith recounted the past week's operations in detail.
Zhao Chen stared at the interstellar sand table. The territory originally controlled by the demon race had shrunk significantly compared to a week ago.
"In other words, the Demon Race still has 2.7 million interstellar warships available for combat," Zhao Chen asked, squinting.
"Yes.
Perhaps considering that the main battlefield was no match for us, after the first wave of engagements.
A large number of Demon Race interstellar warships began to retreat, all entering the Demon King City system area.
According to information relayed by our T5 Ghost-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship.
The demon race built numerous defensive structures in the Demon City system, transforming the entire system into a military fortress.
"They are expected to hold off our attack here," Lilith said.
"To hold fast to the Demon King's City star system, it's truly remarkable that His Majesty the Demon King could come up with such a thing."
"Does he still think he has a chance to turn things around?" Zhao Chen said with a light laugh.
The AI Xiaolongnu from the Dragon Emperor floated to Zhao Chen's side: "According to my calculations, our chances of winning this war are currently 93%."
Two tactics can be adopted in the future.
First: It means to surround without attacking.
Surround the Demon City system, then annex all other demon territories, and deplete the resources stockpiled within the Demon City system.
According to our calculations, the resources stored within the Demon King's City system are only enough for them to use for at most three years.
Three years later, they will face a shortage of supplies.
Meanwhile, during these three years, they lacked industrial bases to produce interstellar warships, while we could mass-produce interstellar warships, widening the gap in strength between us and the enemy.
"Once the Demon King's remaining forces collapse in morale, we can launch an attack and eliminate them at minimal cost!"
"Three years?" Zhao Chen muttered, then shook his head. "That's too long. I can't wait that long."
Little Dragon Girl continued, "Then there's only the second way."
We will launch a direct assault on the Demon King's City system. On the surface, we still hold the advantage.
However, we may suffer considerable casualties during the entire attack.
According to my estimates, conquering the Demon City system would require the loss of at least 700,000 interstellar warships, and possibly even up to one million.
If the enemy is determined to die.
One million interstellar warships were lost.
Zhao Chen frowned slightly, although he knew that the casualties included both the mechanical race's interstellar warships and the angel race's interstellar warships.
But it was still a considerable loss.
If Zhao Chen hadn't known what was happening at the Gaia Gate, he might have eliminated it to prevent future troubles.
However, considering the potential dangers at the Gaia Gate, Zhao Chen could not allow his Dragon Legion to suffer too many losses.
He had to deal with all potential dangers.
"The losses are too great."
"We can accept the cost of 500,000 interstellar warships," Zhao Chen said in a deep voice.
Little Dragon Girl rubbed her chin and said, "If we want to control our own casualties, then we may have to slow down our attack efficiency."
But it will greatly increase our battlefield consumption.
The tactics used were simple: use a fleet of interstellar missile ships to push forward, gradually eroding the enemy's controlled space until they were all wiped out.
But if that's the case, this war could cost over ten quadrillion star coins!
Interstellar missile ships are the most suitable weapon for attacking strongholds, but this also means staggering battlefield attrition.
This really put Zhao Chen in a dilemma.
"You should discuss it with Charlotte and see if there are any other feasible solutions."
"To conquer the Demon King's City star system in the shortest possible time while minimizing our own losses." Zhao Chen passed this difficult task on to Little Dragon Girl and Charlotte.
Let's leave professional matters to the professionals.
Beep beep beep...
Just then, Lilith, who was standing next to her, received a notification from her handheld terminal.
She checked the information and then looked at Zhao Chen: "Commander, A-Yun, the highest-ranking person in charge of the Rebirth Project in the Xiaolong Galaxy, has something urgent to discuss with you."
"The reborn ones?" Zhao Chen asked, somewhat surprised.
The Rebirth Project has been going smoothly so far, and Zhao Chen has had virtually no worries about it.
The fact that A-Yun is contacting me now must mean something important.
"Bring them in," Zhao Chen said.
Soon, a video window appeared in front of Zhao Chen.
Opposite her was A-Yun, whose expression was solemn.
"Commander, we have made some unsettling discoveries in our research lab."
"I think it's necessary to report this to you," A-Yun said seriously.
“Go ahead,” Zhao Chen said.
A-Yun then began to report to the commander in detail everything that Old Wu had told her before, as well as the disappearance of the observed life energy signals.
Zhao Chen and Lilith's expressions gradually became serious.
Even Lilith, who wasn't very knowledgeable about this, sensed something was off from those few words.
"You mean, someone else is using these life signals just like we are?"
"And it started a long time ago?" Zhao Chen asked, frowning.
A-Yun nodded: "Yes."
However, our observation range was not that large before, and the situation was not very serious.
In addition, we have only started research and observation in this area in the last three or four years.
Therefore, as Mr. Wu also said, this phenomenon may persist for a longer period of time.
And it is closely related to large-scale interstellar wars that break out in the universe!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen fell into thought.
He couldn't help but think of the enemies beyond the Gaia Gate, and the existence of that so-called Cult of Machines.
He had a premonition that this strange event must be inextricably linked to them.
But no one knows what the outcome will be.
"I know about this."
"Keep an eye on this situation and contact me immediately if anything unexpected happens!" Zhao Chen said.
"yes!"
The video call has ended.
Lilith looked at Zhao Chen with concern.
Zhao Chen raised his hand and said, "Don't publicize this matter for now. I will take direct responsibility for it."
You and Charlotte should focus on the current war against the demons.
"End this war as soon as possible so we can free up our resources to deal with any potential threats!"
"yes!"
Zhao Chen frowned deeply, sensing that something significant was happening in the universe!