At this time, the Star Group fleet, which did not know that it was about to be in disaster, was slowly using landing craft to transport dozens of crew members and the Marines protecting them to the empty cargo ship, hoping to transport the cargo ship. Become the trophy of the group.
After all, as far as Colonel Paterson knows, the orders placed by the branch leader Mr. Garneau to the black market shipyards are all small transport ships that can exceed the 100-meter level. The troop carriers that are far away from the navy's desired troop carriers may be converted into micro-aircraft carriers at any time. The armed transport ship is still far behind, so naturally this pollen transport ship, which is even larger than the Javelin class, cannot be let go.
Among the more than one hundred marines who boarded the ship, in addition to the soldiers who needed to stay with the crew as guards, a group of group soldiers who went deep into the transport ship soon discovered the valuables warehouse located in the central area of the entire ship.
After using a laser cutter to cut open the thick metal door of the warehouse, apart from all the bits and pieces, only the huge alloy tank used to store Malinkaline pollen was left.
In order not to damage the integrity of the pollen, ten tons of pollen were stuffed into a cylindrical alloy tank more than ten meters high in front of the soldiers after only the most basic processing, and their efficacy was maintained through cryogenic freezing.
At this time, the crew who had completely occupied the cab of the transport ship also confirmed through the voyage log that the metal canister contained Malinkaline pollen. However, in the deliberately disrupted log contents, the experienced crew members soon discovered some disturbing messages.
This transport ship does not seem to belong to the smuggling fleet from the beginning, but is a stolen transport ship with official background!
"A colonial transport ship belonging to the Earth United Nations' planet Marlene?! Damn it! Sechka Rexgar deceived us all!"
Ramsey, who knew more about the matter than Colonel Paterson, suddenly became pale - he knew that these criminals from the Hazbuzan Federation could not obtain pollen through normal commercial channels. Just looking at the appearance of the drug addict Toca, they should have thought that Sekka's brother must not be much better.
But it's too late to say anything now. The temptation of pollen worth tens of billions of credits is too great. Blinded by the benefits, they have selectively ignored the possibility that the pollen came from a wrong source. As a result, they can neither advance nor retreat. .
"Use a landing craft to tow the pollen canister back to the Brilliance, abandon the transport ship and leave immediately. This is the only way."
Colonel Patterson and Ramsey looked at each other and gave the best solution at present - since the transport ship is from the Ground Alliance, it must not be used. God knows whether there will be a tracking device or mark, and the characteristics are too Too obvious.
If the Navy is still determined to drive away the transport ship, it can only do so at noon.
Because sooner or later something will happen!
While the Marines were still using high-strength ropes and hooks woven with metal wires to fix the pollen cans under the landing craft for easy towing, the communications crew of the fleet flagship Brilliance suddenly received a communication request from an unknown source. At the same time, the detection radar that had been kept on also scanned dozens of ships approaching quickly from behind the fleet.
"All Marines, move quickly! The signal corps picks up the unknown communication."
The anxious Colonel Patterson saw this situation. Although he was reluctant, he could only choose to stall for time with the force that sent the communication.
If the other party doesn't know the existence of pollen, then you have to say anything, even if the transport ship lets the other party take it, it doesn't matter. But if they are here for pollen, the escape plan they rehearsed before the battle may really come in handy.
"Communication established, sir."
Patterson nodded after hearing this. After rubbing his stiff face to make it look as relaxed as possible, he turned on the holographic projection and said seriously: "This is the first fleet of the Star Group. I am the fleet commander Tom Peitson." Tessen, please identify yourself and your purpose of coming immediately."
After speaking on the scene, Patterson seemed calm, but in fact he was very panicked - he had three frigates of the same level with acceptable combat capabilities, unless the dozens of ships coming were all unarmed cargo ships. , otherwise the winning rate is equal to none.
"Star Group First Fleet?"
The projection of a middle-aged woman wearing a dark gray military uniform with short brown hair appeared in front of Colonel Paterson. After carefully looking at the straight military uniform worn by the colonel, the middle-aged female officer shook her head slightly, obviously not paying attention to her. Find any information related to the Star Group in your memory.
"I am Anya Panicka, commander of the Human Federation's squadron in the Finn Habenis system. There is reliable information that there are space pirates gathering here. Please cooperate with our fleet to conduct boarding inspections. As long as you are innocent, I personally guarantee that the Human Federation will never harm any innocent compatriot."
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Colonel Patterson forced a smile and thought to himself that it was actually a fleet of the Human Federation. Fortunately, he was a human. If it had been an alien, he would most likely have been detained along with the ship.
But even so, boarding the ship for inspection was a requirement he could not accept.
Only civilian ships are subject to inspection by warships. The three frigates he leads are serious warships, and the ships are equipped with naval crews who have undergone formal military training. How can they be allowed to be inspected at will by the other party.
However, the situation was stronger than the people. The People's Alliance Squadron, which had already entered visual distance, was obviously not something their three "small sampans" could fight against.
A total of thirty The fleet composed of multiple ships has far exceeded the capabilities of the Star Group.
The disparity in strength between the two sides has reached the point where the best fleet commanders in the galaxy despair, let alone the fledgling Stars Navy officers.
I'm afraid that the other side only needs to send out one strike cruiser, and the terrifying firepower carried on it can turn all three of its own frigates into space junk in just ten minutes, just like the cargo ship escort they turned into space junk before. The outcome of the battle was never in doubt from the beginning.
And Yang Tianyi, who was sitting in the Fenhabenis Group branch building and drinking tea peacefully, also received the news of the accident in the fleet. After taking a few seconds to calm down, he finally chose to let Paterson and Ramsay give up. All resistance is allowed to be inspected by the People's Alliance Fleet.
As long as the group navy with a shallow foundation can be protected from a devastating blow, this batch of pollen will be given to the People's Union as a friend.
Soon, through the information of the Galaxy Internet and the group database, Patterson obtained the strength of this squadron from the Star Hub, and felt extremely frightened by the glimmer of fighting intent that had flashed in his mind.
The squadron not only includes the "Roger Jr." class battlecruiser "HMS Illustrious" and the "John Paul Jones" class strike cruiser "USS Torch", which were completed just a few years ago, but also the three "Julia". The conventional cruiser cannot be underestimated either.
The five "Crazy Horse" class destroyers and more than twenty "Musketeer" class frigates, which serve as the first barrier in addition to the shields for the battleships - the screen guard ships, are also in service in the battle order of the People's Alliance Navy. A veteran of Xinghai for many years, he has repeatedly proven through actual combat that his designs have never become outdated.
To put it bluntly, the power of this squadron alone is enough to destroy a young interstellar empire that has been in the star sea for decades. The battlecruiser "Horse" alone, equipped with dozens of large-caliber ultraviolet laser cannons and hundreds of rapid-ray circle cannons on a kilometer-long hull, can burn their home planet and civilization to the ground.
If the firepower and armor of the People's Alliance fleet can be compared to a fierce man holding a sharp blade, then the firepower of the Javelin-class frigate of the Group is as ridiculous as a toddler holding a lollipop.
"My First Fleet is willing to accept inspection by the Human Federation. In fact, we are here to fight against space pirates. Please don't embarrass me and others, General Panica."
Seeing that the Star Group was so cooperative with her, the commander of the People's Alliance Squadron Anya Panicka also paid due respect to her fellow human beings and did not continue to make things difficult for Ramsey, Patterson and others. Everything is developing in a good direction.
Not long after the Marines of the People's Alliance Fleet took over the Malinkaline pollen storage tank and reported it, before Panica could feel happy about the great achievements she had made during this trip, she was just like Paterson before. , while urging his subordinates to count the loot, they got the latest monitoring report from the gravity sensor on the flagship "HMS Distinguished" battlecruiser at their feet.
The Earth United Nations fleet is on its way, and it looks like it's coming with bad intentions.
The hyperspace engine was also interfered with by the suppressor of "a certain force" and was temporarily unable to jump away.
Comparing back and forth between the dozens of blue light spots that were getting closer and closer not far away and the dozens of human-style federal warships in front of him, Paterson and Ramsey came to the outer bridge of the frigate to observe the human fleet. After the colonel gave a wry smile, he turned to look at the old general beside him who also looked solemn, with a little confusion in his eyes.
"Your Excellency, General, you said that if the Earth Fleet and the Human Fleet get into a fight, which side should we stand on to get out of here alive?"
