During this period of time, the large-scale deep space detection radars and high-precision telescopes equipped in the space carrier have continued to operate and began to collect all information about deep space civilization. Even, in order to better complete this task, people have launched several spy satellites in advance.
The spy satellites that have been deployed to the Deep Space Star have also joined the intelligence network.
A large amount of information began to flow to the combat command room of the space carrier. Under the analysis and processing of Zhao Changxing, the War Commissioner, and the combat staff, it became one piece of combat intelligence and passed it on to the combat spacecraft actually responsible for the attack.
The so-called strategic fulcrum responsibility of the space carrier is not for nothing. In addition to the responsibilities of supplies, repairs, emergency repairs, logistics, etc., it also needs to assume the responsibility of the command center, as well as responsibilities similar to the "early warning aircraft" of the original Earth era.
With the intelligence support of the space carrier, these 20 combat spacecraft all have their own clear goals.
The No. 7 spacecraft where Cheng Kaitian was located directly selected a core base surrounded by the ruins of a large space base.
Everything that is placed at the core must be of vital importance. Once attacked by a swarm of projectiles, the wreckage of the destroyed outer base will become their armor, which can still provide them with protection.
Faced with this kind of target, hydrogen bombs, nuclear missiles and projectile swarm attacks have little effect.
In this case, combat spaceships need to be dispatched.
"7 o'clock, angle 35.6, 'Stinger' rocket, attack!"
Cheng Kaitian, who served as an intelligence officer, correspondent, observer, and commander, paid close attention to whether the enemy had any intention to launch a counterattack in a weightless environment, while issuing an attack order.
"yes!"
The attacker quickly adjusted the angle and pressed the launch button. One of the 100 "Stinger" rockets equipped on the belly of the Wu-1 combat spacecraft immediately flew away from the launcher.
The initial velocity of the spacecraft coupled with its own thrust increased its speed to an extremely high level. It flew towards the target quickly like a poisonous sting.
It is obvious that the faster the rocket, the lower the probability of being intercepted. Therefore, soldiers must find ways to increase its speed. It is the most economical and effective to use the initial velocity of the spacecraft to increase the speed of the rocket.
In addition, other ways to increase the speed of rockets include using the gravity of the planet and the speed of the enemy target. In a complex battlefield, every commander must learn to flexibly use environmental factors to create favorable conditions for himself.
Every commander has received rigorous training in this area.
Cheng Kaitian's results have always been excellent. This time, he almost achieved the ultimate, making the rocket reach the highest speed.
At this moment, it flew quickly towards the target base surrounded by numerous debris at an ultra-high relative speed of nearly 7 kilometers per second.
Each "Stinger" rocket is loaded with 76 kilograms of high explosives in its warhead, and is equipped with a damage-destroying device, as well as target locking, tracking and other functional modules.
In terms of specific power, no matter how fast the electromagnetic gun projectiles are and how high their energy is, they cannot compare to high explosives. Since the cluster of electromagnetic gun projectiles can't destroy you, then use high explosives to destroy the target!
Under Cheng Kaitian's close attention, in less than a minute, the stinger rocket accurately hit the target, and then exploded into a huge ball of fire. Behind the fire, he could clearly see the debris and broken walls flying everywhere, as well as a large amount of leaking gas.
Obviously, this explosion has torn apart the opponent's "armor" and exposed the most vulnerable interior.
Cheng Kaitian perked up and immediately shouted: "Accelerate at 5 o'clock, power 20! The machine gun attacks freely!"
The main purpose of accelerating in the other direction is to avoid being swept away by explosive debris.
The Wu-1 spacecraft has a certain thickness of armor. Of course, it is impossible for this armor to protect against electromagnetic gun projectiles. In fact, there is no armor with practical application significance, but it can still protect against the impact of explosion fragments. However, since you can avoid it, there is no need to bear it. If by chance the engine is damaged, it's all over.
At this moment, under the operation of the machine gunner, the high-speed multi-barreled machine gun also equipped on the belly of the spacecraft began to roar.
Every minute, the high-rate multi-barreled machine gun can fire 300 powder-driven bullets with a mass of up to 3.9 grams. In a relatively static state, the bullet's exit speed is as high as 1.5 kilometers per second. From this calculation, the kinetic energy of each bullet is 4.4 kilojoules. This is of course inferior to electromagnetic gun projectiles, but with their specially designed structures, they are also capable of tearing through thick steel plates.
In particular, combined with various environments in the battlefield, including speed bonuses such as planet gravity, own speed, opponent's speed, etc., when it hits the target, its relative speed is as high as 4.3 kilometers per second. Calculated in this way, its kinetic energy is Up to 36 kilojoules, even more than some electromagnetic gun projectiles!
Without the thick outer "armor", its internal targets have absolutely no defense against such powerful bullets.
Under the bombardment of 300 bullets per minute, in just a few minutes, the base that was still intact under heavy protection turned into ruins.
After confirming that the target was destroyed, Cheng Kaitian quickly turned his attention to the next target.
At this moment, the intelligence network suddenly fed back a piece of information to Cheng Kaitian.
"There are rockets coming towards us!"
Without any time to think, Cheng Kaitian immediately issued an order: "Move at full speed! Avoid the attack! Machine gunner, at 6 o'clock, intercept the target!"
Battleship No. 7 immediately entered a state of full acceleration. This sudden acceleration immediately pressed the soldiers, who were originally suspended above the seats and were only held in place by their seat belts from flying away, tightly to the seats.
The acceleration of a combat spaceship is not comparable to that of a bulky and bulky target like an aerospace carrier. Their push-back feeling is much greater than that of passenger planes in the earth's era. However, the soldiers have all received strict training, and this level of gravity will not affect their movements.
With a silent explosion in space, the rocket turned into a ball of fire and disappeared. At the same time, Cheng Kaitian also heard a dense crash inside the spacecraft.
Apparently, some debris hit the spacecraft.
"There must be no electromagnetic gun pellets inside... Our spaceship armor cannot withstand it..."
Cheng Kaitian prayed silently.
In the battlefield, projectiles were everywhere and debris was flying everywhere. The radio waves crisscrossed each other and were extremely complex.
Cheng Kaitian concentrated on finding the target and destroying the target, while avoiding the enemy's attack as much as possible.
The enemy obviously also has certain systematic combat capabilities, and is also trying to launch an attack on itself at this moment. Electromagnetic gun pellets, rocket launchers, laser beams, etc. are equally powerful.
But Cheng Kaitian's luck is pretty good. So far, his spaceship has not suffered much damage.
but……
The arrival of a message filled his heart with sadness.
"Spaceship No. 16 was hit and lost its ability to maneuver."
On such a chaotic battlefield, losing the ability to maneuver is basically a death sentence.
If the damage is not serious and the ship's engineer can handle it, then that's fine. If it cannot be handled, then a few electromagnetic cannon pellets or a rocket can wipe out the entire spacecraft.
On the battlefield, due to limitations in technology, spacecraft performance, etc., human civilization at this stage basically does not have any ability to rescue friendly forces.
People have not found any method to achieve effective rescue of friendly forces through tactical means at the current level. After all, this is the first close space combat in the history of human civilization. All the theories and tactics that support people's combat come from simulations and speculations.
Every soldier knows that once on the battlefield, his life is dependent on the safety of the spacecraft. And the safety of the spacecraft... to be honest, it depends on luck.
Once the spacecraft is damaged, there is no way out and they can only wait to die.
But the soldiers still stepped onto the battlefield without hesitation.
"Spaceship No. 16, damaged in battle."
A rocket from a deep space civilization accurately hit the No. 16 spacecraft that had lost its ability to escape and intercept, and directly blew it up.
Since the beginning of this war, human civilization has experienced death for the first time.
After suppressing the deep pain in his heart, Cheng Kaitian's expression became more serious.
"Continue the attack!"
The fierce fighting is still going on. After a few hours, Cheng Kaitian observed that the fuel reserve was running low. There were only a few rockets and bullets left.
"It's time to return."
After receiving permission from the command center, spacecraft No. 7 started the engine again, carefully left the battlefield, and returned to the space carrier with the last remaining fuel. Before him, several spacecraft had returned early.
Of course, there are some people and some ships who will never come back.
Spacecraft fuel is limited. How to balance acceleration and fuel consumption, and balance the contradiction between ammunition consumption and combat effectiveness is also a big question. Obviously, Cheng Kaitian's results in this first practical battle were still excellent.
"Doctor! Doctor! Come for a physical examination, engineers come to inspect the spacecraft! Replenish ammunition, replenish fuel, hurry! Backup operator is ready!"
Like stars holding the moon, Cheng Kaitian and the other three were directly pulled to the hospital. The spare warriors will take over the duties of Cheng Kaitian and the others after the spacecraft is repaired and continue to drive the spacecraft to fight.
The high-intensity and highly stressful battle finally came to an end. Although there was no injury, Cheng Kaitian still felt as if he was exhausted.
