Chapter 1401: Three battlefields
T6 Dragon Emperor Starship - Bridge
“It’s now confirmed that it’s an invading fleet that devours civilizations!” Secretary Lilith said solemnly, standing next to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen looked at the interstellar sand table in front of him, which covered the entire Xiaolong Empire and clearly marked the situation in various parts of the Xiaolong Empire.
As you can see, there are three red areas that are most prominent.
Lilith pointed to the three areas, and detailed battlefield information immediately appeared on them.
"Currently, the enemy has invaded only these three areas."
Region XQ003 is the northern battlefield of Luoyang, in the Luoyang 02 star system.
Region XY771 is the western Jinling battlefield and the Miller mother system.
Region XM981 is the battlefield of Kaifeng in the East, within the Scorpion-Tail Tiger star system.
The Luoyang 02 galaxy is quite special.
It is very close to the Luoyang star system where Luoyang City is located, and also very close to the Luoyang 08 star system, which is responsible for building the cosmic star gate connecting with the Holy Elf Empire.
so far.
Marshal Xue Xiaoxiao, commander of the Fourth Fleet Group of the Xiaolong Army, has dispatched troops to reinforce the Luoyang 02 star system to ensure that the enemy's invasion will not threaten Luoyang City and the cosmic star gate under construction.
In the other two battlefields, the Third Fleet Group and the Second Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder, respectively, rushed to support and stabilize the situation according to the original combat plan!
At this moment, a holographic image of Charlotte next to Zhao Chen spoke up: "Although the number of invading civilization fleets appearing on the three battlefields so far has not exceeded 100,000 interstellar warships."
However, given the current rate of increase...
In addition to the intelligence previously shared by the Holy Elf Empire.
Our initial estimate is that the enemy fleet consists of five million interstellar warships.
Therefore, we must prepare for the worst.
Make preparations in advance.
Considering the importance of the Luoyang 02 star system battlefield.
I will personally lead the Reverse Scale Ace Fleet Group, as well as the Fifth Legion Fleet Group of the Wraith Dragon, and part of the Star Queen Ace Fleet Group and the Hell Angel Ace Fleet Group to reinforce this battlefield.
In addition, I suggest that the First Fleet Group of the JF-17 Dragons immediately support the battlefield in the Miller home system, and the Sixth Fleet Group of the JF-17 Dragons support the battlefield in the Scorpion-Tail Tiger system.
The Starry Queen Ace Fleet Group and the Hell Angel Ace Fleet Group, both of which are elite fleet groups, were split into five.
The three battlefields were each assigned to one of them, while the remaining two awaited further orders and would be redeployed based on the actual situation on the battlefield.
The Blizzard Ace Fleet and the Shadow Hunter Ace Fleet are also on standby. The enemy hasn't revealed their full strength yet, and we can't reveal all our cards either!
Zhao Chen agreed.
"There's also the Elf Legion."
I have already explained the current situation to the Flame Elf King.
The Flame Elf Queen stated that of her five million interstellar warships, she was willing to directly dispatch one million elven interstellar warships to each battlefield.
The remaining two million Elven interstellar warships will be deployed as needed based on the evolving battlefield situation.
In this way, at least two million of our faction's starships will be ensured in each of the three battlefields.
In this way, even if the enemy really did send five million interstellar warships to every battlefield,
But even though we are on the defensive, we can still maintain control of the battlefield!
Adapt to the situation!
“Okay, we’ll do as you say,” Zhao Chen said.
Charlotte's hologram has temporarily disappeared.
Zhao Chen looked at Lilith: "As mentioned before, the Devouring Civilization possesses a technological creation called the'Soul Altar,' which can be used to form a dark legion fleet."
Is this thing appearing on the battlefield now?
Lilith said, "We are also closely monitoring this'Soul Altar'."
If it appears on the battlefield, it will be reported immediately.
Zhao Chen lowered his head and continued to gaze at the interstellar sand table of the Xiaolong Empire. The three red areas on it were like three fires burning in this peaceful grassland.
It looked as if they were about to burn this grassland down.
...
Scorpion Tail Tiger Galaxy
What was once a vast expanse of space is now riddled with holes, as invading fleets from the Devouring Civilization appear in this space.
Meanwhile, the guards in the area had already made preparations in advance.
Meanwhile, from a distant stargate, a steady stream of interstellar legion fleets are arriving to provide support.
It's unclear when exactly, but the Falcon-class interstellar warships that originally came to provide support have now become Elven interstellar warships.
Fleets of elven legions appeared here.
"Immediately enter combat mode."
Holy Elf Seventeenth Legion Fleet Group - Flagship Bridge.
Upon arriving at the battlefield, the fleet commander immediately issued orders to the fleet.
At the same time, he looked towards the battlefield.
An interstellar fleet that devours civilizations.
It's not unfamiliar.
Upon seeing these interstellar warships, the fleet commander, who commanded a million interstellar warships, felt a flicker of fear in his eyes.
That was the fear I had witnessed firsthand.
At the same time, he also saw the JF-17 Dragon Legion fleet on the other side, which was neatly arranged in battle formations.
Upon first glance, the fleet commander was stunned. Then, after examining it closely for a while, his expression changed from indifference to disbelief.
"Reporting to the commander, we have already dispatched 100,000 interstellar warships."
According to communications with the Stargate management, the deployment of the remaining 900,000 interstellar warships is expected to take at least nine hours! The adjutant beside him hurriedly reported.
But he saw his commander staring blankly at the battle positions of the Falcon Legion.
He asked curiously, "Commander, are you going to contact the commander of the Dragon Empire first?"
The fleet commander stared at the Xiaolong interstellar warships and said solemnly, "I originally thought that the Xiaolong Empire only had some relatively advanced interstellar warships."
But now it seems that their legion's fleet also has a high level of combat proficiency.
Each corps and fleet was able to strictly execute orders and requirements.
In some aspects, they even outperformed our elven fleet.
The adjutant looked over and, just as the fleet commander had said, thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because they have recent combat experience."
The fleet commander raised his hand: "Contact the supreme commander of the Dragon Legion here."
"yes."
Soon, two video windows appeared in front of him.
"Hello, I am Jeston, commander of the 17th Legion of the Holy Elves."
The people in the two video windows opposite were also introducing themselves.
"Medusa, Commander of the Fourth Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder."
"Commander of the Sixth Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder Corps, Zhao Ruyue."
Zhao Ruyue?
Upon hearing this name, the commander of the Elf fleet took a special look at Marshal Zhao Ruyue.
Because their database contains a note that one of the commanders of the JF-17 Legion fleet is the older sister of the JF-17 Emperor.
It seems this is the one.
"I have come to support this battlefield on the orders of the Flame Elf King."
"I would like to ask you both about the upcoming battle deployment," the Elf fleet commander inquired seriously.
The previous alliance agreement stipulated that each side's military fleet would be commanded by its own commander.
Marshal Medusa first glanced at Marshal Zhao Ruyue.
Zhao Ruyue remained silent.
She was well aware of her different status, but in terms of position alone, although she and Medusa were both Imperial Marshals and fleet commanders.
But that person has far more experience than me.
At this point, it was naturally the senior person who spoke first.
She couldn't steal the spotlight just because she was the sister of the Dragon Emperor.
Medusa then spoke up, saying, "This point has been discussed by our superiors before."
The basic principle is that since the two sides' military fleets do not have a high degree of coordination at the moment, they should fight independently on the battlefield and give full play to their respective combat styles.
Therefore, all we need to do now is define our operational objectives.
Our operational objective is to contain the battlefield within the Scorpion-Tail Tiger system and prevent its expansion.
Within this battlefield area, deplete the enemy fleet as much as possible.
Based on the current battlefield situation, I have planned this defensive line.
Because of the abnormal electromagnetic reaction at the space warp point of the devouring civilization, our entry into this area for combat may increase casualties on our own fleet.
Therefore, we can simply use firepower to wear down the enemy on this defensive line.
According to the information I received.
Currently, both sides will eventually assemble two million interstellar warships here.
The enemy's final number will be five million ships.
Therefore, my opinion is...
The current two million interstellar warships are divided into four parts.
My JF-17 Third Legion Fleet Group and Marshal Zhao's JF-17 Sixth Legion Fleet Group are two separate departments.
Your Holy Elf Seventeenth Legion Fleet is divided into two divisions.
We adopted a rotational combat strategy.
One unit is fighting on the first defensive line, another is preparing to take over on the second defensive line, and the other two are resting on the third defensive line.
In this way, we can ensure that our respective fleets can exert their combat capabilities on the battlefield.
At the same time, rotating operations can also ensure that our fleet is in a better combat condition.
The first rotation will be held every three hours. If any changes are needed later, we will discuss and determine the schedule.
"Let's start with our Dragon Empire's fleet. What do you think, sir?" Medusa stated her plan, which was also a combat system summarized after reporting to the Dragon Emperor.
Basically, all three battlefields follow the same pattern.
The only difference is the defensive line.
“No problem.” The commander of the Elf fleet nodded, agreeing with the battle plan.
In that case, it will be obvious who made a mistake during the battle.
There will be no instances of shirking responsibility, dragging down the team, or even going through the motions without putting in any effort.
In this way...
This defensive battle has now officially begun.
The first to appear is naturally the JF-17 Third Legion Fleet Group, which is already in combat.
Five hundred thousand interstellar warships, arranged in battle formations along the first line of defense, launched a barrage of fire against the ever-growing fleets that were devouring civilizations.
Although the size of the Devouring Civilizations fleet continues to increase, it has at least destroyed a considerable number of enemy interstellar fleets.
During the battle of the Third Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder.
The established command channel remains operational.
At this moment, the commander of the Elf fleet also discovered two different battle positions on the flank and rear of the battlefield.
They are respectively filled with interstellar missile ships and aircraft carrier starships.
The quantity is very large.
"Marshal Zhao, do these two fleets belong to your legion's fleet group?" the Elf fleet group commander asked.
Zhao Ruyue shook her head and explained, "These two fleets are from the Star Queen Ace Fleet Group and the Hell Angel Ace Fleet Group, respectively."
Their mission is to provide us with fire support on the battlefield.
This is our trump card.
If your fleet encounters any difficult or unusual situations during operations, you may also request fire support.
The commander of the Elf fleet glanced at the interstellar warships.
He knew the firepower output capability of the interstellar missile ship.
However, he does not currently believe that his Holy Elf fleet needs the fire support of the Dragon Empire's fleets.
The fighting on the battlefield continued.
One hour, two hours... three hours...
It will be time for rotation soon.
The commander of the elven fleet was now watching the battlefield rotations.
It's worth noting that this operational plan sounds quite good. By rotating fleets, the best-performing interstellar legion fleets can replace the continuously engaged combat legion fleets, thereby maximizing the combat effectiveness of the frontline combat fleets.
This can also reduce casualties on our own fleet.
but!
The rotation process is very dangerous.
It is easy for the firepower to be insufficient, and if the enemy takes advantage of this, it may lead to the collapse of the battle line and thus affect the entire battle situation.
However, what truly impressed the commander of the Elf fleet was the incredibly smooth rotation process between the two Dragon Empire legion fleets.
Do not give the enemy any opportunity to exploit any weaknesses.
The two combined totaled nearly one million interstellar warships, and the entire rotation deployment was completed in just ten minutes!
A battlefield deployment that can be described as textbook-worthy.
"Do you think we can achieve this level of efficiency during our rotations?" the Elf fleet commander asked his adjutant.
The adjutant did not give a confident answer at this point.
The elves are very proud, even arrogant, but they will not admit what they cannot do.
And that's what they can't do.
"We have also trained for this kind of battlefield rotation."
However, it cannot achieve the same rotation effect as the JF-17 fleet.
In terms of time alone, they only need ten minutes.
It might take us twenty minutes.
"And that's assuming no mistakes are made," the adjutant said earnestly.
"Let the staff plan this phase well. We don't need to be as good as the Wyvern Legion fleet, just don't embarrass our Elven race."
"yes."