Chapter 2033: War Mobilization
"Five billion interstellar warships."
"What are your thoughts?" Zhao Chen asked Lilith and Charlotte.
Lilith did not speak.
When it comes to matters of war, Charlotte naturally has more authority to speak than she does.
Charlotte opened a huge interstellar war sandbox, which contained multiple universe clusters, among which the Wyvern Interstellar Empire and the Tri-Gods Civilization [N O V E L I G H T] were specifically marked.
Additionally, we can see some interstellar civilizations that have close ties with the Dragon Star Empire.
"If I were the commander of the Three Gods Civilization..."
Then I definitely won't fight them in areas where they excel.
That is our homeland in the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
While it's true that if they ultimately want to defeat and severely damage us, invading our Dragon Star Empire is inevitable, at least in the first wave of attacks, such a thing will absolutely not be discovered.
Therefore, the first round of attacks will definitely target those that are not too difficult to attack.
For example, the five universes we control that we seized from the Holy Maiden Civilization.
However, they will not deploy all of their more than five billion interstellar warships to the battlefields of these five universes.
That's too low in terms of cost-effectiveness.
They have the advantage of numbers on their interstellar warships, so it would be more appropriate to make the battlefield larger.
Therefore, there must be other targets for attack.
For example, the Black God Civilization Universe, and the Ash Interstellar Holy Kingdom.
There are also those high-value cosmic civilizations located in our JF-17 universe cluster.
By attacking multiple targets, we can disperse our forces.
In this way, we can look for opportunities.
As Zhao Chen listened to Charlotte's analysis, he crossed his arms and pondered, saying, "Although we have had a period of rest and recuperation..."
However, the number of interstellar warships is only slightly over 200 million.
It's just a configuration of fifty legion fleet groups.
If the opposing side sends five billion interstellar warships in the first round...
If the difference between these two is only on a single battlefield, we can still defeat the enemy by relying on tactics and the superiority of our starships.
However, if the battlefield is dispersed, the disadvantage of our insufficient number of interstellar warships will be exposed.
This is one of our current weaknesses.
Because the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire lacked sufficient foundation and had too short a development period.
Compared to civilizations like the Three Gods' Civilization, there is still a considerable gap.
"Therefore, in this battle, we must be prepared for defense and counterattack."
In the first round of battle, we focused on defense.
We do not seek to annihilate the invading enemy immediately; we only need to ensure that our important territories are not damaged.
This gives us more interstellar warships at our disposal, thus increasing our margin for error on the battlefield.
In addition, we need to address the shortage of our starships from other aspects.
I can currently consider a few solutions.
First, we need to send out our Ghost Scout Elite Fleet in advance.
This allows us to know everything about the enemy's interstellar warships immediately.
The sooner we know, the more time we have to make arrangements.
Secondly, if we lack interstellar warships, we can use other ships to make up for it.
First, select targets that we consider to be of high value, as well as strategic locations that may be attacked and where reinforcements cannot arrive quickly.
For these strategic locations, we can establish our interstellar fortresses, such as the Angel City Fortress.
We will use these military facilities to gain an advantage on the battlefield.
"In addition, I think that some of the grassroots forces we have been preparing during this period can also be put into operation."
It mainly consists of two parts.
One part consists of the minimum fleet configuration of various cosmic civilizations, and the other part consists of the JF-17 mercenaries we trained some time ago.
Although these mercenaries are not very strong in combat, their presence can still be of great help to us.
"This can alleviate some of the pressure we're under on the battlefield," Secretary Lilith said.
"Since it's about defense and counterattack, how to defend efficiently is also crucial."
The influence of our JF-17 Thunder is now enormous.
It's not just about the defense of our own universe, but also the JF-17 space cluster.
There are also some subordinate civilizations that we need to consider.
Therefore, I believe we should first stockpile our interstellar legion fleets and the necessary strategic resources at certain key locations.
Don't wait until the war starts to deploy troops from our Dragon Star Empire universe.
Such a sudden surge in demand would present significant challenges in terms of both transportation difficulty and time.
Lilith offered her suggestions from a logistical supply and transportation perspective.
Through the exchange among the three JF-17 leaders.
A general defense plan was quickly formulated.
The JF-17 military headquarters was then responsible for developing a detailed operational plan.
Chang'an City Military Headquarters Building
This is the largest and most menacing building in Chang'an.
From a distance, it looks like a shield and a sword.
This is the most important institution of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire: the Xiaolong Military Headquarters.
All military personnel from the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire are stationed here.
The current Minister of the Military is Charlotte, and the three Deputy Ministers are Shen Bing, Title Marshal of the First Fleet Group of the Wyvern; Chi Tong, Title Marshal of the Blizzard Ace Fleet Group; and Zhong Xiaxia, Marshal of the Ghost Scout Ace Fleet Group.
Among these three, Zhong Xiaoxia's identity is actually the one that has some controversy.
The main reason for appointing Zhong Xiaoxia as the deputy minister is naturally her identity as the commander of the Ghost Scout Ace Fleet.
If the Royal Guards were responsible for intelligence both within and outside the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire...
The Ghost Scout Elite Fleet was responsible for battlefield intelligence.
This established Zhong Xiaoxia's importance, and after several discussions, her position as deputy minister was finalized.
However, among the three vice ministers, she had the lowest profile and the least authority.
Dozens of military personnel glanced at the huge conference room with its oval-shaped round table.
After confirming that every detail was in order.
The person in charge sent a message.
"Everything is ready, you can enter the meeting room."
The next second, the lights in the whole room dimmed, not completely dark, but in a dim, gloomy way.
Then, around the oval table, more than fifty chairs lit up one after another, and figures appeared one after another.
These are all holographic images.
The first to appear was Marshal Shen Bing of the Xuanbing Empire, commander of the First Fleet Group of the Xiaolong.
She is always the most punctual person.
She would appear at the exact time of the meeting, without fail.
Her position was also one of the five seats at the top of the oval table.
Subsequently, commanders of other JF-17 fleet groups appeared one after another.
Without exception, they all held at least the rank of four-star marshal.
It's fair to say that anyone who can attend this meeting must be at least a four-star marshal.
Above that are the Five-Star Imperial Marshals and Imperial Title Marshals.
As instructed, all attendees must be in their positions within three minutes of the meeting room opening.
In the final few seconds of the three minutes, Charlotte appeared in the main seat.
More than fifty figures represented the most important military force of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
"The content of this meeting was very simple: to explain the defensive preparations we need to make in the face of a possible attack from the Three Gods' Civilization."
We had already discussed some things several times before, and the staff had also developed a general plan.
Now is the time for me to announce these plans, and of course, if any of you have any opinions, please feel free to express them.
Many of the young four-star marshals were well aware that this seemingly large meeting was actually more about informing them of their role.
Everyone understands the principle of holding large meetings for small matters and small meetings for big matters.
Important matters have already been decided in a small meeting of a few people.
Nowadays, these kinds of conferences are basically just going through the motions, a way to get everyone's ideas in line with each other's views.
"Firstly, we are primarily focused on defense, and our current territory is already too large."
Therefore, we need to make arrangements in advance.
In response to the possibility of future battles, we have decided to implement a temporary theater plan.
We divide it into five war zones.
First War Zone: Five Universes of the Saintess Civilization.
The Second War Zone: the Ash Star Holy Kingdom and its associated Venerable Civilization Alliance.
The Third War Zone: The Black God Civilization Universe.
Fourth War Zone, Eastern part of the JF-17 Space Cluster.
Fifth War Zone, Western part of the JF-17 Space Cluster.
We will establish five different logistics hubs in these five war zones.
I will explain these later.
Firstly, a number of permanent legion fleet groups will be stationed in these five war zones. Unless there are special circumstances, these permanent legion fleet groups will be responsible for the defensive combat of these five war zones.
The First War Zone is commanded by Xue Xiaoxiao, commander of the Fourth Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder.
The fourth, thirteenth, twenty-fourth, twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth, thirty-fifth, and fortieth JF-17 fleet groups are permanently stationed there.
Marshal Xue Xiaoxiao raised her head. She was still in the Jessica universe. She was in charge of commanding the Yunlong universe battle before, so she was most familiar with this battlefield.
He handed her seven legion fleet groups, totaling over 20 million Xiaolong-class interstellar warships.
This is enough to demonstrate the importance of this first war zone.
It is also the most dangerous.
Although their Dragon Star Empire has established a starport hub here, it is too close to the Holy Maiden Civilization, and the Holy Maiden Civilization's logistical support is very easy.
This also makes it very easy for the Three Divine Envoys to mobilize large forces should a war break out here.
"The Second War Zone is under the command of Chu Xuan, the commander of the Second Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder Corps."
Six fleet groups—the Second, Fifteenth, Seventeenth, Twenty-Second, Twenty-Third, and Forty-Ninth—are stationed there.
"The Third War Zone is under the command of Marshal Medusa of the Third Fleet Group of the JF-17 Thunder."
The JF-17's third, fourteenth, sixteenth, thirty-first, and forty-first fleet groups, a total of five, served as assistants.
"The Fourth War Zone is commanded by Marshal Zhao Ruyue of the Sixth Fleet Group of the Xiaolong Army."
The 6th, 34th, and 35th Legion Fleet Groups are stationed there.
"The Fifth War Zone is under the command of Marshal Leona of the Fifth Fleet of the Wyvern."
The area is garrisoned by the 5th, 34th, and 45th Fleet Groups of the JF-17 Thunder.
"The remaining legion fleet will not be assigned combat missions for the time being, and will be arranged as a reserve force at twenty different assembly points."
In the near future, we will be in a state of first-level combat readiness.
In the event of war anywhere, all legion fleet groups will enter Level 2 combat readiness, ready to execute any combat orders at any time.
If any fleet group receives orders to enter Level 3 combat readiness, it must depart within fifteen minutes of receiving further orders.
I understand everything.
"Any other questions?" Charlotte asked, looking at everyone present after her announcement.
No one had any objections.
After all, these arrangements and plans were formulated by the very best of the fifty marshals in the military.
There shouldn't be any major problems.
"Next, I want to emphasize some details." Charlotte then went on to emphasize some details.
On these specific issues, some people dared to stand up and speak out, expressing their own thoughts.
And so, after this military meeting...
The various legions and fleets of the Dragon Star Empire began to be deployed.
The military's actions naturally did not escape the notice of those below.
Some civilians might chat about it casually over tea or after meals, while some military enthusiasts have already started speculating.
The question involves deducing where the three divine beings' civilization might launch an attack, and so on.
Meanwhile, some who see an opportunity in this situation are now preparing for war.
For example, the White Dragon mercenary fleet, which has now made a name for itself.
Captain Li Hua.
Starting with just one T4 Gorgon-class heavy interstellar gunship, they now possess thirty interstellar warships.
Even Li Hua himself probably didn't expect that just over a year ago he was the second-generation owner of a starship dismantling factory, and now he has become the captain of a small fleet.
He commands over thirty interstellar warships, and although he is the fleet commander, he does not own all the shares in this fleet.
But it still holds a pivotal position.
Without his command and arrangements, the White Dragon Mercenaries would not have been able to get to where they are today.
It possesses more than thirty interstellar warships.
"Tell me the details."
From this moment forward, apart from any unfinished missions, all interstellar warships will no longer undertake any missions.
All starships without missions should immediately return to our White Dragon Base.
"Maintain and resupply the interstellar warships to ensure they are ready for any possible war!" Fleet Commander Li Hua solemnly instructed his captains.
"Fleet Commander, is this preparation for a possible future war?" someone asked excitedly.
Fleet Captain Li Hua remained expressionless. Compared to when he first took on the role, he had clearly matured considerably and was much more familiar with the position.
"The Dragon Empire established the Dragon Mercenary Corps not just for those escort missions."
Since we know that a war may occur in the future.
That's our opportunity!
We must seize this opportunity to elevate our White Dragon mercenaries to the next level!