Chapter 1684: Support from the Emperor’s Fleet
"However, we cannot let our guard down."
Our results on the first day were not very good.
On the first day of the battle alone, we lost 3,000 interstellar warships, and another 2,000 were temporarily removed from the front lines due to damage.
The enemy's starships lost fewer than 30,000 ships on the first day.
It's important to understand that so far, we've only deployed 500,000 interstellar warships on the battlefield, the vast majority of which entered the battlefield during the latter half of the first day of combat.
The enemy only deployed five million interstellar warships.
Our losses on the first day amounted to three thousand interstellar warships.
If we wait until the enemy's first batch of ten million interstellar warships all enter the battlefield, or even if the number of interstellar warships increases to thirty million, then...
How enormous would the number of casualties we have to bear be?
Given the current situation, our daily casualty figures could potentially increase several times over!
In the most optimistic scenario, the daily loss of starships would exceed 5,000 interstellar warships; in the worst-case scenario, the daily loss would exceed 20,000 interstellar warships.
In other words, given our current situation...
We have a total of one million interstellar warships, which is only enough to meet the combat consumption for a little over three months under the best circumstances.
"In the worst-case scenario, we won't last even fifty days!" Marshal Pei Shengnan said with a somewhat complicated expression as she looked at the battle data from the first day.
Logically speaking, holding out for fifty days under such battlefield conditions is already quite remarkable.
But you should know that their plan is to sustain the fighting for at least six months.
But now, the reality is that, let alone winning within six months, simply persisting for six months is extremely difficult.
The secretary then said from the side, "I think this combat data is actually rather one-sided, mainly because our battle formation has not been fully deployed yet."
In addition, our stargate is not yet completed, so we cannot guarantee our logistical transportation channels.
If all of this is accomplished, then the combat positions we establish, supported by the firepower of interstellar missile ships and interstellar gunships, will significantly increase our advantage on battlefields of this scale.
Upon hearing the secretary's idea, Marshal Pei Shengnan nodded: "I had thought of that too, so I immediately resumed the construction of the star gate."
We must ensure that the stargate is completed as soon as possible to meet our logistical supply needs.
Before that, we need to ensure that our war expenditures on the A-10 system battlefield don't become too high!
The secretary nodded in agreement.
Marshal Pei Shengnan began to carefully study the current situation on the battlefield.
Actually, there are several good solutions at the moment.
The simplest option is to request more starship support, but it's clear that this is impossible to get approved.
The other is to request fire support from the Dragon Emperor fleet currently located in the A-10 system.
However, this involves the security of the Dragon Emperor, so we have to consider it.
If it's not absolutely necessary, I really don't want to use this method.
Ultimately, Marshal Pei Shengnan decided to apply to Emperor Xiaolong again. In order to get it approved, she even contacted Emperor Xiaolong directly.
Zhao Chen looked at Marshal Pei Shengnan on the other side of the video window.
"What's wrong? What problem have you encountered this time?"
Let me make this clear from the start: if you ask me now to dispatch a reinforcement fleet, I will not agree.
"The duel has only just begun, and it's unreasonable to send reinforcements now." Zhao Chen threw out a sentence right away.
He was also aware of the predicament of the 10th Legion Fleet of the JF-17 in the A-10 system battlefield, but there was nothing he could do about it.
After all, someone has to take responsibility for this situation, and even if it's not the 10th Legion Fleet Group of the JF-17, it will be another legion fleet group.
If that's the case, then it's just a matter of whoever is unlucky gets to choose.
Marshal Pei Shengnan smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, you were right. I contacted you this time to request assistance and support."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen frowned slightly. He had already made his point clear, yet Pei Shengnan still brought up this application; wasn't that a bit out of touch with reality?
But given Pei Shengnan's personality, she shouldn't do something like that.
Marshal Pei Shengnan naturally noticed this as well, and an expression of displeasure appeared on the face of Marshal Xiaolong Emperor.
She hurriedly said, "Although I submitted a request for support, there is no need to transfer any more legion fleets to the A-10 system battlefield."
All you need to do is mobilize all the interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy gun ships in your current Imperial Guard fleet to provide long-range fire support.
No need for your other interstellar warships to enter the front-line battlefield.
In this way, your Dragon Emperor fleet will not suffer any risk of casualties.
It only consumed some combat supplies.
Once our stargate is completed, I assure you that we will replenish the strategic resources consumed by your fleet as soon as possible.
Ensure the Imperial Guard fleet is in combat readiness!
Marshal Pei Shengnan finished speaking in one breath, then looked expectantly at Emperor Xiaolong opposite her.
This wasn't the only solution she could come up with, but it was the best one.
If Emperor Xiaolong still disagrees, then we will have to settle for second best.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chen said, "I have no objection to your request."
But as you know, the Imperial Guard fleet is nominally under my command and personally under my control.
However, Charlotte and Lilith both know my temperament and are worried that I might take it upon myself to mobilize the Imperial Guard fleet to do something risky.
Therefore, I had already told Xiong Xiangxiang before this oath duel began.
Any movement involving the Imperial Guard Fleet must be approved by Xiong Xiangxiang!
At this moment, Zhao Chen himself also showed a helpless expression.
For a powerful emperor to be managed by his'subordinates'—only he, the unique Emperor of the Dragon, could have reached such a level.
Marshal Pei Shengnan was naturally aware of this situation, and she nodded in understanding.
Next, Zhao Chen recruited Xiong Xiangxiang, who was actually the military commander of the Emperor's personal guard fleet.
Pei Shengnan reiterated these actions and requests to Xiong Xiangxiang.
After a moment of silence, Xiong Xiangxiang said with a serious expression, "I can grant Marshal Pei's requests."
However, I also have a few requirements.
First, all we can mobilize are interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships. In addition, I can also have interstellar long-range hunter ships assist you.
All other interstellar warships are prohibited from participating in the battle.
In addition, if enemy starships get too close to our long-range fire support positions on the battlefield, I have the right to urgently withdraw those supporting starships.
Furthermore, considering that the primary mission of these long-range starships is to protect the Emperor Dragon, their ammunition must not be completely depleted.
Therefore, in the event of a battle, if the ammunition load of these interstellar warships falls below 30%, they must immediately withdraw from the battle.
Are there any problems with these?
Upon hearing Xiong Xiangxiang's requests, Marshal Pei Shengnan agreed to them all without hesitation.
She nodded happily: "There are no problems with any of these."
Rest assured, during the battle, I will absolutely prioritize the safety of these interstellar warships!
I know these interstellar warships are the force protecting the Emperor Dragon, and I will not allow them to suffer any loss.
Xiong Xiangxiang nodded. In fact, a big reason why she agreed to these things was that the Dragon Emperor was now stubbornly choosing to stay on the battlefield of the A-10 star system.
The enemy was clearly targeting the Dragon Emperor.
The battlefield situation in the A-10 star system will directly affect the safety of the Dragon Emperor.
From this perspective, Xiong Xiangxiang would naturally like to see the 10th Legion Fleet of the JF-17 Thunder have more dominance over this battlefield.
Providing support for this series of interstellar long-range firepower-output interstellar warships would indeed be a loss for the Imperial Guard fleet.
In this way, Xiong Xiangxiang's pressure can be reduced a lot.
From this point on, both parties reached a consensus, and Emperor Dragon was naturally happy to see such cooperation.
Xiaolong Emperor Guard Fleet - Secondary Flagship - Bridge
Xiong Xiangxiang's previously calm expression changed, her eyes filled with excitement for the battle. If it weren't for her duty, how could she not be moved in this battlefield environment?
It felt like a glutton facing a table laden with delicious food, yet having to control their eating and not touch a single bite.
This is such a painful thing!
Now, finally, I'm allowed to try it out, albeit only briefly.
Xiong Xiangxiang naturally seized this opportunity.
She immediately accessed the command channel of the Imperial Guard fleet, and all the commanders of the various corps and fleets appeared.
That's when we summoned them.
The commanders of these corps and fleets all wore expressions of excitement.
They had been watching the battles on the battlefield of A-10 star system all day, and they were itching to join in.
Without a special order, Xiong Xiangxiang would not summon them.
Since they were summoned at this time, it must mean that there are some orders to be conveyed.
Is it time to join the battle?
This made the commanders of these corps and fleets look at Xiong Xiangxiang as if they were a group of infatuated men staring at a school beauty, hoping that she would favor them.
Xiong Xiangxiang glanced at it.
The Emperor's Personal Guard Fleet now consists of ten legion fleets, each with three thousand interstellar warships. In addition to her, there are nine other legion fleet commanders.
Everything is here now.
"I am conveying the order of a little dragon emperor!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of these corps and fleet commanders seemed to light up.
Are we really going to send them to the battlefield?
This feels like a dream come true!
"In accordance with His Majesty the Emperor of the Dragon, we will provide a certain degree of support and assistance to the Dragon 10th Legion Fleet in the A-10 star system battlefield!"
From this moment forward, all interstellar missile ships, interstellar heavy artillery ships, and interstellar long-range hunter ships from each legion and fleet will be concentrated together under my command to provide long-range fire support for the current battlefield situation in the A-10 system!
This order must be executed immediately; the required assembly must be completed within ten minutes!
Upon hearing Xiong Xiangxiang's words, these corps and fleet commanders finally understood what it meant to experience extreme joy and sorrow.
Their legion fleet could indeed join the battle, but the one in command was not them, but Xiong Xiangxiang!
Now they understood why Commander Xiong Xiangxiang had a slight smile on her face!
"Sir, you can't eat alone."
You should think of us too, since this is such a good thing.
How about we each command our respective units of interstellar missile ships, interstellar heavy artillery ships, and interstellar long-range hunters to support the battlefield?
"Yes, yes, and it's inevitable that there will be some trouble in commanding the starships of each legion by yourself."
Why don't we just relay the orders ourselves? Wouldn't that allow us to give some instructions?
Upon hearing this, Xiong Xiangxiang looked at the person who spoke and asked, "But if you calculate it this way, you commanders only command about a hundred interstellar warships."
"Won't this be unfair to you?"
"We're not wronged! We're not wronged!" the fleet commanders all said in unison.
They really want to go to the battlefield now, let alone just command a few hundred interstellar missile ships, interstellar heavy artillery ships, and interstellar long-range hunter ships.
They would be more than willing to lead their own ships into battle.
Seeing the expectant looks in their eyes, Xiong Xiangxiang felt it wouldn't be right to keep the food to herself, so she nodded and said, "Since none of you have any objections."
So be it, each of you will form a temporary squad consisting of the aforementioned interstellar warships.
Then follow my instructions!
"yes!"
Hearing that Commander Xiong Xiangxiang had agreed to their proposal, these corps and fleet commanders were overjoyed, as if it were their birthday!
They finally had the chance to taste the flavor of this battle!
Subsequently, the commanders of the various legions of the Imperial Guard Fleet immediately began to assemble the interstellar missile ships, interstellar heavy gun ships, and interstellar long-range hunter ships within their respective legions.
Each legion fleet assembled nearly two hundred of these interstellar warships.
It's important to know that a significant number of these are T6-class interstellar warships!
In total, this part includes nearly two thousand interstellar warships, of which the number of T6-class interstellar warships is a terrifying fifty!
Even if it's only a few thousand interstellar warships, it's still a force to be reckoned with at this moment!