Chapter 1695: The counterattack begins!
Staff Department
"It's been going on for half an hour now!"
Are these interstellar heavy artillery ships of the Holy Maiden Civilization some kind of perpetual motion machine?
"So far, of the 300,000 interstellar frigates in our organization, 1,000 have been destroyed, and another 3,000 have suffered varying degrees of damage from shelling and have been assessed as having to withdraw from the battle."
Although these casualty figures are not very high.
However, more than 70% of the defensive interplanetary missiles equipped on these interplanetary frigates have been used up, leaving less than 20% remaining.
Due to the unique nature of the battlefield, our interstellar supply ships are simply unable to replenish the defensive interstellar missiles needed by these interstellar escort ships under such combat conditions.
Overall, Star Shield's energy is now less than 50% depleted.
In other words, if the attack from these interstellar heavy artillery ships of the opposing Saintess civilization continues for another half hour...
Our Star Shields will likely be completely destroyed, and our 300,000 interstellar escort ships will be completely exposed to the saturation bombardment of the enemy's interstellar heavy artillery.
"At that time, our interstellar frigates will suffer very heavy casualties!"
At this moment, the staff officers all looked at the person in charge of the plan, the young staff officer.
They were all well aware that the staff officer was under immense pressure.
Marshal Pei Shengnan chose to trust her and carry out her battle plan, and now such a great risk has arisen.
Having failed the Marshal's trust, one can only imagine the immense anxiety and guilt he felt.
At this moment, a female staff officer who was on good terms with the young staff officer whispered a reminder: "We are not now..."
It's time to consider developing a rescue plan.
We can't just stand by and watch the situation continue like this.
At least it can recover some of our losses.
After a moment of silence, the young female staff officer raised her head and said firmly, "As long as the enemy's interstellar heavy artillery ships are still within reason, it is absolutely impossible for them to sustain a saturation attack for an hour."
Even our most advanced T6 Wrath of the Goddess-class interstellar heavy artillery ship can only sustain a saturation attack for less than half an hour.
Let's hang in there a little longer!
Seeing how resolute this staff officer was, the other staff officers didn't say anything more.
This mission was directly assigned to her by Marshal Pei Shengnan.
Here, her words are commands.
Unless Marshal Pei Shengnan intervenes.
However, this situation lasted for more than half an hour.
Marshal Pei Shengnan couldn't possibly be unaware of this, yet she remained unmoved, which meant she tacitly agreed to support the young staff officer's plan.
Now, all they can do is pray for a good outcome.
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Marshal Pei Shengnan was naturally also closely watching this battle between shield and spear.
All kinds of battlefield situations were reported to her immediately, and she did not miss any intelligence information.
She was well aware of the tense situation they were in.
"Marshal, if we continue with this plan now, the risks will be enormous."
Should we call a halt now?
If we stop now, we can at least reduce our losses.
As for what to do next... we'll think of other ways, and if all else fails, we'll implement the second operational plan.
"Even if it means suffering some casualties, we must inflict casualties on these angelic civilization's interstellar heavy artillery ships!" the secretary said to Marshal Pei Shengnan from the side.
Marshal Pei Shengnan shook her head and said firmly, "Since we have entrusted this battle plan to her."
Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back.
Who knows, if we hold on a little longer, we might see the light at the end of the tunnel?
Judging from Marshal Pei Shengnan's attitude, the secretary knew that the plan was going to continue.
The high-ranking officers on the 10th Legion Fleet side of the JF-17 Thunder were very anxious and tense.
However, the same atmosphere prevailed on the other side, with the Saintess Civilization's interstellar legion fleet.
How could this happen!
"Why were the enemy's interstellar frigates able to withstand our saturation attacks for so long!" The saintess's words were tinged with anger at this moment.
This situation has never occurred before in the battles of the Saintess Civilization Legion fleet.
Faced with the saturation attack of their starships, the enemy has no choice but to retreat to a safe range.
Alternatively, they could face the challenge head-on, attempting to fight their way through the hail of bullets to reach the Holy Maiden Civilization's fleet and destroy as many of the Holy Maiden Civilization's interstellar heavy artillery ships as possible.
But now, the opposing 10th Legion fleet of the Xiaolong actually managed to defend against their 900,000 interstellar heavy gunships' continuous saturation fire for half an hour with just 300,000 interstellar escort ships.
This is simply unbelievable.
"Your Holiness, although we also find this situation unbelievable."
But... that's the situation right now.
The enemy's interstellar escort ships are very powerful, especially their multi-stage interception capabilities.
First, they used close-in weapon systems to form a barrage to intercept our attacks, then they used defensive interstellar missiles, and finally, they used Star Shield.
Furthermore, their interstellar frigates will cooperate with each other to minimize their own casualties.
It's important to understand that these enemy space frigates are all T4-class space frigates, and they are all heavy space frigates.
Among them are T6-class interstellar frigates.
"This defense is really strong." The secretary explained helplessly from the side.
This is not what I want to hear!
This is a disgrace to us, you know?
Those three civilizations are watching us now.
The great master of order is also watching us.
The enemy should have been annihilated under the glory of our heavy artillery.
However, they have only destroyed a few thousand enemy interstellar warships.
How can we face the great Order with this answer sheet?
The saintess's voice was extremely irritable, and her eyes blazed with fury, clearly showing her dissatisfaction with the current situation.
The secretary could only sigh; there was nothing he could do.
Because she is already in this situation, and the saturation firepower of their interstellar heavy artillery ships is about to reach its critical point.
"My lord, all of this is now a fact."
Right now, we should be thinking about how to face the battles ahead.
Our interstellar heavy gunships will gradually experience barrel overload after forty minutes, and some small and medium-sized interstellar heavy gunships will run out of energy.
Whether it's cooling the cannon barrel or resupplying the energy blocks needed, both will take some time.
"I suggest we withdraw from our fighting positions now," the secretary said calmly.
"Retreat?"
You told us to retreat?
"When has our Holy Maiden Civilization's legion fleet ever retreated from the battlefield!" The Holy Maiden's forehead veins bulged.
Although she was wearing a veil, one could imagine that the expression beneath it must have been extremely ferocious.
"The enemy's Dragon Legion fleet is equipped with a large number of interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships that are no less powerful than ours."
If they discover that the intensity of our saturation firepower has decreased, they will inevitably launch an attack immediately.
At that time, our fleet will suffer heavy casualties.
"My lord, we cannot take such a great risk!" the secretary advised.
Hearing this analysis, the saintess calmed down a bit.
Looking at the interstellar battle sandbox before her, her eyes no longer held any contempt for the Wyvern Legion fleet.
This is a worthy opponent; he is indeed a formidable fighter.
"Hoo hoo hoo... I lost my composure just now."
I see.
"Issue my order: the three legion fleets of our Saintess civilization are to retreat now, out of the enemy's interstellar warships' fire range," the Saintess commanded.
"Yes!" The secretary immediately went to relay the order.
Meanwhile, the three legions of the Saintess Civilization retreated from their battle positions.
Naturally, this could not be hidden from the staff of the 10th Legion Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder, who had been keeping a close eye on their every move.
"Their starships are retreating."
"The saturation firepower of the interstellar heavy gunships is also visibly weakening!" the staff officer shouted excitedly.
The young staff officer's eyes shone with barely concealed excitement. Her chest heaved, and beads of sweat from her earlier tension could be seen on her neck and cheeks.
And now, all of this has paid off.
"The enemy's interstellar heavy artillery ships have definitely reached their limit and need to retreat to a safe area for rest before launching another round of saturation fire.
We absolutely cannot miss such a great opportunity.
By my order, the second phase of the operation plan shall now commence.
All assembled interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy gunships immediately entered their battle positions, without waiting for my orders.
"As long as we can drop shells into the enemy's positions, we can open fire at any time!"
Because the enemy's interstellar fleet is currently retreating, they don't have much time to counterattack.
Fortunately, thanks to prior deployments, a large number of interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships were already waiting.
I waited anxiously for more than half an hour.
Seeing their own interstellar frigates being attacked unilaterally, the captains of these interstellar heavy gunships and interstellar missile ships were already seething with anger.
In past battles, it was always the starships of their Dragon Legion fleet that carried out this saturation fire against the enemy, and the enemy never had a chance to retaliate.
Now, they are the ones bearing the brunt of the enemy's attacks.
Just thinking about it makes me feel so frustrated.
Now, the time for revenge has finally come.
Squadrons of interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships began to enter their battle positions, preparing to launch a counterattack against the interstellar legion fleet of the enemy's Saintess Civilization.
Because the enemy is retreating.
Therefore, many of these JF-17 interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships were already locking onto the attack area before even entering the combat position.
One after another, terrifying interstellar cannons rose up, and interstellar missiles were poised to be launched.
Subsequently, all of these interstellar cannons and interstellar missiles were launched.
A reversal of fortunes began to sweep across the opposing Saintess Civilization's fleet.
It can only be said that fortunes change every thirty years.
Now it's the turn of the opposing Saintess Civilization's fleet to bear this saturation firepower.
Thanks to the early preparations made by the staff department.
The first to enter the battle position were all high-level interstellar warships.
For example, the T6 Holy Blood Hell Angel-class Heavy Interstellar Strategic Missile Ship and the T6 Wrath of the Goddess-class Interstellar Heavy Gunship!
The two interstellar warships launched their attack the moment they entered the range of the enemy's fire.
Furthermore, their attack was not chaotic or disorderly, but rather aimed to land behind the enemy Saintess Civilization Legion fleet formation as much as possible.
Because the enemy is retreating, and these attacks are landing in the rear, as long as casualties or chaos are inflicted on the enemy's starships, the speed of the enemy's star legion fleet's retreat can be slowed down.
This gives the JF-17 interplanetary missile ships and interplanetary heavy artillery ships that subsequently enter the position a chance to demonstrate their capabilities.
That means: You've had your fill of firing cannons, now it's our turn, and you want to leave?
No way!
At this moment, not only has the role of launching a saturation attack changed, but the situation is also different from before.
Previously, the Xiaolong series interstellar frigates could barely hold on under the saturation fire of the Saintess civilization's interstellar heavy artillery ships.
However, looking at the interstellar escort ships of the Holy Maiden Civilization now, they are simply unable to achieve the same interception efficiency.
Soon, a major vulnerability appeared in the defense network, which led to some interstellar heavy gunships being directly threatened by the JF-17 interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy gunships.
However, they are vulnerable to attacks from ships like the T6 Blood Angel-class heavy interplanetary strategic missile ship and the T6 Wrath Goddess-class interplanetary heavy artillery ship.
If the interstellar frigate fails to stop it and lands on one of the Saintess Civilization's interstellar heavy artillery ships, the outcome will almost certainly be the same: the ship will be destroyed and everyone on board will die!
Therefore, in comparison.
The interstellar heavy artillery ships of the Goddess Civilization suffered damage much faster, and their defenses collapsed much more quickly.
In addition, there was the deliberate action of the JF-17 interstellar missile ships and interstellar heavy artillery ships.
They directly snapped the three legion fleets of the Holy Maiden Civilization in half during their retreat.
Only two-thirds of the starships were able to withdraw from the range of the JF-17's firepower immediately.
The remaining interstellar warships of the Holy Maiden Civilization were blocked in their retreat by the wreckage of their own warships, and were also under constant bombardment from the Xiaolong-class interstellar warships overhead.
In addition, the speed of the interstellar heavy gunship itself is not fast.
This meant that the Saintess Civilization's interstellar heavy artillery ship, which was blocked within the firepower range of the Xiaolong-class interstellar warships, couldn't break out of that range for the time being.
They can only be subjected to high-intensity saturation firepower from the Xiaolong series of interstellar warships!
In this way, it only took less than ten minutes.
The casualty figures for the three legion fleets of the Saintess Civilization have already exceeded the casualty figures for their previous attack on the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Legion fleet!