But having said that, Admiral Shestakov still couldn't calm down for a long time. On the ever-changing battlefield, no one can guarantee that a sudden accident will tear their careful preparations to pieces.
Perhaps it was a group of Tiyanchi giant whales passing by the battlefield. These huge space creatures feed on various gases, which leads to a high chance of them settling in the nebula.
Although this giant creature has a docile personality, if a large migrating Tiyanchi tribe happens to pass by the battlefield during the battle, and is affected by the firepower of both sides and joins the battlefield angrily, the admiral cannot guarantee that these creatures can rely on their physical bodies. The creature that travels through hyperspace is on its own side.
And wherever there is Tiyanki, there will definitely be those space amoebas with violent personalities who make a living by hunting giant whales. These powerful hunters cruise in every corner of the galaxy. Their aggressiveness and strength match their size. Enough so that an adult space amoeba could be considered a regular cruiser of a civilized empire.
However, Shestakov's frown soon relaxed, because he realized that he was overstepping the mark - whether it was the Tiyanchi giant whale, the space amoeba, or other variables, it was impossible for him to respond to this event. It was a trivial problem in the battle he had carefully prepared for so long.
If the Federation fleet cannot defeat the Qien Empire's fleet in battle, then no matter what happens, it will have nothing to do with it.
So what he needs to do now is not to think about these unplanned things, but to stay calm and calm, and let the three assault fleets with the highest command authority dance on the tip of the knife to show those stubborn lizard people. What is the true art of conducting.
The only problem now is what if the enemy does not march straight towards the Zorn galaxy as he suspected, but chooses to continue to reduce the patrol scope and continue to squeeze the living space of his own fleet that is almost reaching its limit. Even if there was a small supply base built in advance by the navy in the asteroid belt of the Zorn system, he had to order the fleet to destroy all the facilities and arrangements in the system and quickly break out.
It's like two gamblers who are betting against each other. His opponent's net worth is much richer than his own. Even if he loses this round, it won't be a big deal for the other party, but if he loses, then It is very likely that everything will be lost.
Therefore, in order for the plan to proceed smoothly, Shestakov decided to choose a fleet as bait and lure the opponent to the bait by deliberately exposing its whereabouts. As for why he chose an entire fleet, he also had his own reasons.
If you want to catch big fish, you must naturally use big bait.
A small formation composed of several destroyers and frigates cannot allow the entire fleet of the Qin Empire to attack, and the strategic intention of all warships to lure the enemy is too obvious, which is likely to arouse the opponent's vigilance and choose to watch from the sidelines. Consuming precious time of the federal fleet.
The empire's fleet can be continuously supplied through the space station in the nebula and the opened supply lines, but the federal supply line has been actively cut off by three lieutenant generals. As long as the other side's commander is not stupid, he can definitely guess the current federal fleet. They can only survive by relying on the supplies carried on the ships.
Therefore, an entire assault fleet of hundreds of large and small warships is considered by the admiral to be very good bait, which can attract the enemy's attention without scaring them away.
After deciding on the size of the bait, it became the admiral's problem to choose which fleet to lure the enemy with.
The Phoenix Fleet is the strongest among the three fleets, with eight battlecruisers with powerful firepower and 16 strike cruisers that are also battleships. Since it was established earlier than the other two fleets, the overall quality of the crew is also To be better, you must stay in the Zorn galaxy and be prepared to face the enemy head-on, and cannot be used lightly.
Therefore, the choice for the decoy fleet can only be between the Kraken and Hydra fleets.
Looking at the two generals with serious faces in the projection, Shestakov stroked the stubble on his chin and became thoughtful.
Lieutenant General Gu Qiong James Drake was born into a noble family, and his family still has considerable influence in the Federation. But what is commendable is that after graduating from the United Stars Military Academy, the other party did not rely on his invisible advantage to be promoted quickly. Instead, he followed the teachings of the Grand Marshal and himself and started from the grassroots officer step by step. He was promoted one after another with his excellent command skills. From a frigate deputy captain to today's vice admiral and fleet commander.
Lieutenant General Ignaz Albion did not have a prominent family background, and he joined the navy based on his enthusiasm. Although he was inherently inferior to a group of so-called "new military aristocrats" in the federal army who had received a good education since childhood.
But the other party always believed that diligence can make up for failure. When he was still a student at the military academy, Albion showed his amazing perseverance. In simulated battles with artificial intelligence, he failed again and again to hone his skills. His will to fight repeatedly allowed him to lose miserably at the beginning, win and lose, and finally be at ease in the end. The dean saw it.
Moreover, Lieutenant General Albion is bold and decisive. His favorite thing on weekdays is to sit in his small boat in the fleet and inspect the living standards of the soldiers. After being granted command of the Hydra fleet by the Grand Marshal, the originally not very good atmosphere in the fleet was greatly improved with the arrival of this hateful lieutenant general.
So after thinking carefully, Shestakov put his hands behind his back and ordered in a deep voice: "I order the Kraken assault fleet to immediately go to the Tierg star system to conduct an enemy-baiting operation. The Hydra fleet and The Phoenix Fleet will stay in the Zorn galaxy as originally planned."
After the other two generals exited the communication channel, Shestakov looked at Sir James who was still motionless in the projection, smiled and said seriously: "James, I believe that with your ability It is not difficult to complete the mission, but I still have to remind you that space battles are not as good as those on the ground, and any small mistake may bring disaster to the fleet."
"The enemy this time is not stupid. If you fail to lure the enemy, you must not be impatient, let alone risk taking the initiative to attack. All actions are subject to my orders. Do you understand?"
"I understand, teacher."
After bowing slightly to the old man standing majestically on the screen, Sir James disconnected communication with the command center.
As the familiar faces disappeared from sight, the tension of the impending battle suddenly swept through Shestakov's body, causing the nearly eighty-year-old man to let out a subtle sigh.
The Federation's advanced genetic engineering can keep his body healthy, but after all, he has spent eighty years as a native human. He can feel a force called time flowing through his body, and as expected If so, this power will accompany him for more than a hundred years.
As the honorary dean of the United Stars Military Academy, James, Albion and McNevin are all his nominal students. Moreover, he does not regard the dean of the academy as a sinecure, but will personally provide services to young people from time to time. People gave lessons and defeated the immature little guys on the virtual battlefield.
But artificial intelligence and simulated battlefields are not a long-term solution. If you want to build a powerful army that is unique in the galaxy, the new generation of the Federation must go through the training of blood and fire. This is not a negotiable matter.
Even if many people will die in the process, there will be soldiers from the army and navy, officers, his students, and even he himself may fall on the road to the rise of the Federation.
As his protégé, Generalissimo Sidney Beauclair, once said to him.
"Humanity will one day take control of the entire galaxy and establish order in chaos. I will not regret the price the Federation has to pay for embarking on this path, because I know that no matter what the price is, it will be very important to our descendants. It’s all worth it.”
