It wasn't until Wei Dong's fleet left the planet's orbit that Chu Jungui lifted his guard. The huge ship silhouette originally hidden in the deep space background emerged from the bow.
Only the bow of the ship, only half of it has been installed with ship plates, and the rest is still in a frame state.
The bow alone is more than 200 meters long. Most of the built parts are the main gun and related parts, and the cockpit is temporarily attached. This is not so much the bow of a starship as it is the flying main gun. It is still the style of the squirrel-riding cannon. However, although those frames have not had time to lay the outer shell, they are completely different from the normal starship in the scanner. No difference.
But this is just from the front. If you look at it from the side, it looks like a fish bone that has been licked by a cat.
Of course, this thing can scare Wei Dong away with more than just appearance. Before the Alpha crystal was upgraded, the test object still used multiple beam units bundled together to increase the power of the main gun. For example, if two destroyers' main guns are bundled together, they can be used as the main guns of a light cruiser, and if four are bundled together, they can be used as the main guns of a heavy cruiser. Chu Jungui is now more ambitious, so he bundled a few more. .
This is the only good thing about beam cannons. Unlike electromagnetic cannons or particle cannons, which interfere with each other and have to be fired in turn, they can be tied together and blasted.
Of course, the beam cannon will not be simply bundled. It still has an extremely complex design of coordination and elimination of mutual interference, but the difficulty is qualitatively different from other types of main guns.
The power of the main gun that scared Wei Dong away was 220% of the ordinary heavy cruiser main gun, but its actual lethality was only 180%. Its energy consumption was 70% higher than the same-level beam cannon of the Federation, and 70% higher than the same-level beam cannon of the Dynasty. 50% higher. Under normal circumstances, this is a main gun whose technical level lags behind the times. But when the power reaches a certain level, other indicators are not so important.
In fact, this main gun is only equipped with the minimum number of energy tanks, and the energy stored is only enough for one shot. It takes 36 hours to recharge after one shot. However, it only takes one shot to severely damage Wei Dong's flagship. If the only new heavy cruiser is damaged, then he will not have to complete other tasks, and he will die if he goes there.
As for whether the 4th Fleet would just give up and give up, Chu Jungui had already considered it. If they come back next time, they will see more than just this small amount of troops. Chu Jungui still has 4 destroyers hidden away, and the other 4 will be completed soon. A dozen destroyers can definitely wake some guys up.
Wei Dong's fleet was a signal that the war was about to begin. Chu Jungui continued to build starships with all his strength, and conveniently sent a promotion application to the Special Operations Center. It's really uncomfortable to be a major at times. You're always being bossed around by a group of colonels and major generals.
In addition to the 4th Fleet, Chu Jungui is more wary of the Federation. He has a deep hatred with several federation legions. Now that the war has restarted, he doesn't know if anyone is secretly thinking about it now.
Indeed there is.
At the edge of the N77 star field, a huge mobile base is flying at sub-light speed into the star field.
In a small war room at the base, several federal generals were gathered in front of the star map to discuss the next tactics.
"We need to establish a stable base here, establish a basic supply system on site, and then threaten the flanks and rear of the 4th Fleet, cooperating with the actions of the main fleet. In order to prevent the mobile base from being threatened, we need to clear some potential targets in advance, such as , entrenched in the light-years of the N7703 galaxy..."
"Forget it about light years," a general said.
"Why?"
"I can't say the reason, but you know, I was in this star field during the last battle, and I was still under the command of Admiral Gamble."
The remaining general also said: "I agree. As for the reason, William and I are good friends and I once heard him say something. But I won't say the specific thing, otherwise William will look bad."
The general in the center was confused, looked at his two colleagues, and then wisely removed the light-year mark from the star map.
In the Federation Lunar V Galaxy, a slender and graceful starship like a white swan slowly entered the atmosphere and disappeared into the misty light purple rain and fog in the sky.
The intense light of the star can still penetrate the rain and fog and fall on the surface, which makes the rain and fog often have brilliant and ever-changing light bands. Countless magnificent colors are intertwined together, making it dreamy and charming, as if you are walking into a dream.
Most of the plants on the ground are tall and majestic, and can change colors with the changes of rain and fog to absorb sunlight. The entire planet's surface is overflowing with brilliance, and it's like a fairy tale world.
With the landing of the starship, the planet's most important aristocratic event this month has begun. The Winton family's little princess Hathaway will hold a grand party, including all the real people on the planet. noble. This is part of a series of rites of passage for Hathaway, which means that Hathaway will officially enter the stage of accepting pursuits.
Of course, this is just a symbolic ceremony, but even if it is symbolic, it has real meaning. Whether you can get an invitation to this party has become a sign of whether you belong to the true aristocratic circle. Some people even flew to the Lunar V galaxy in advance just to show their sincerity and try to get an invitation letter.
The reason why this party is so special is that Hathaway is fundamentally different from ordinary heirs of large families. She is one of the top three heirs, and an important person who may take over as the head of the Winton family in another generation. Although her achievements so far cannot be said to be brilliant, don't forget that they were all achieved while she was in college and were part of a work-study program. Looking at the history of the Winton family, there is only one person who can achieve such an achievement at her age.
The only flaw on this resume is that she has not really proven herself on the battlefield. The only large-scale planetary assault failed at the outset, and was captured and boxed. Although Chu Jungui later built a room specifically for her, in the eyes of the federal nobles, it was still a box.
This experience did have a certain impact on her at the time, but as one young hero after another came back from the N7703 galaxy in despair, this stain on the little princess was almost washed away. It's just that that galaxy and that planet have quietly become a black hole in the aristocracy's conversation, and everyone has selectively forgotten that there is such a place in the universe.
But the experience on Planet 4 still had some long-term potential effects on Hathaway.
Hathaway is different from most aristocratic girls. She has never had any scandals since she was a child, and even rumored ambiguities are very rare. Most young men know that their status, status, and abilities do not match hers, and they give up early. Very few qualified people have ever thought about fighting alongside her, because everyone knows that it is easier to improve feelings on the battlefield. The time between life and death is the best soil for love to breed. Even if it is not love, it is a deep feeling that can cross races, classes, and even species.
It's just that Hathaway's raid was too fast. It only took a few days from planning to implementation, causing several high-ranking high-ranking children of the nobles to miss the time. Real high-ranking disciples are very busy. They all hold important positions and naturally have to shoulder responsibilities that match their responsibilities. For example, Kun, or the former Xino. From the age of 2, they begin to strive for life-long plans, whether they want to or not.
Therefore, in that planetary landing battle, only two low-rank descendants of the great nobles followed Hathaway. They originally had no hope of catching Hathaway, but they all had dreams and joined the Jolly Roger just in case. They vowed to be the knights beside the princess, defeat all the evil dragons who covet the princess, and then duel with each other. The winner can take the princess home.
However, princesses generally do not seek knights, and dragons are far more powerful than in fairy tales.
Two self-proclaimed young knights landed in the box and never came out again. One finally succeeded in escaping with Hathaway, while the other is still making contributions in light years and has not yet become a member of the special forces company.
Both those who escaped and those who did not have been forgotten. The little princess can keep failing, they only have one chance in life. After being captured, he will embark on a different trajectory.
The past has passed, and now the great nobles of the Lunar V Galaxy have gathered in the most magnificent manor on the entire planet to celebrate under the light purple rain and mist that the little princess of the Blue Rose family has officially entered her prime.
Dusk is the most beautiful moment on the planet, and the party has officially begun. The Winton family is famous for being concise and concise. The host's introduction and Hathaway's speech together only lasted a quarter of an hour, and then there was free communication. time.
The entire manor is divided into more than a dozen areas, each with a different theme. In addition, there are hundreds of guest rooms in the manor for VIPs to stay. There is also an extremely luxurious starship parked in the manor, providing more than 200 suites. Many great nobles have their own starships and will live on their own starships.
Jane and Richard were standing next to a fountain, with a dome above their heads, and they could see half of the flowing rain and mist. There were more than a dozen people around them, most of whom were of the same age, forming a small circle of their own. As the focal point of the younger generation of the Louis family, Richard naturally received invitations and had many friends wherever he went.
The small circle discussed topics that young people like, finance and war. However, in front of Jane, everyone was obviously cautious when discussing financial topics, and they also thought carefully when expressing their opinions, so as not to be considered unprofessional by her and affect their future impression. Jane and Richard's engagement will not change, only when the wedding will be officially held.
At this time, someone suggested: "It's almost time, we should say hello to Hathaway and express our congratulations."
"Yeah, maybe I can leave some impression on her and make her remember my name. Haha, that's all I have extravagant hope for."
Several young people were talking and laughing, but did not notice that Jane's face looked a little unnatural. Richard also thought it was time to bless Hathaway, so he followed the suggestion and walked to the second floor with several young people. This is necessary procedure and etiquette, and Richard also hopes to take this opportunity to repair the relationship with Hathaway.
Heather Wei stood on the large terrace on the second floor, which was the most beautiful place in the entire manor. Most of the sky was filled with rain and fog. This is also the place that best suits her identity. Unlike other young people, more than half of the people around Hathaway are elderly, discussing major events in the entire federation in groups. The few young people who were there had a faint sense of majesty, and their demeanor was completely different from that of ordinary nobles. The topics they talked about were all about the policy direction of the federation. But what they discuss is not whether policies are good or bad, but what policies should be chosen.
People kept coming over to congratulate Hathaway, but they all knew that they did not belong to the circle around Hathaway and would leave quickly after paying tribute.
After another group of people left, Richard and Jane walked over. Seeing them from a distance, Hathaway smiled charmingly, and her whole body was so beautiful that it seemed to be shining. She took a step forward and said, "I've been waiting for you, Richard."
Richard was a little flattered, and showed a sincere smile, and hugged Hathaway gently in the most elegant manner. Being just right is the core of aristocratic etiquette and will directly affect a person's reputation in the aristocratic circle. Richard had been tortured for four months for this kind of ceremonial hug, but he still felt much worse than Hathaway at this moment.
After the warm and sincere greetings, Richard stepped aside and introduced: "This is Jane, my fiancée."
Jane bowed and said blessings according to the lines she had memorized beforehand. She is also known for her elegant manners and perfect manners outside, but here, in contrast, she seems a bit stiff and unnatural. According to the aristocrats, elegance and taste are not innate yet.
Richard had the urge to hide his face when he saw them. The older people around him were all important figures in the Federation, and the younger ones were all in high positions. At least he was not qualified to stand in this circle yet. With so many pairs of eyes looking at her, any little faux pas made by Jane would be magnified infinitely.
Fortunately, Hathaway also makes mistakes... Richard saw her pick up a glass of pink, rich and sweet wine from the waiter's tray.
It is disrespectful and rude to go to get the wine when Jane is greeting her. Moreover, Hathaway also took a sweet wine. This kind of wine for little girls is not the standard drink for real aristocrats. Putting this kind of wine on the tray also shows that the waiter has not received strict training. How could he put the wine casually on the tray for the guest of honor? This can be called an accident.
After Jane finished reciting her speech, Hathaway said softly with a perfect smile: "Although we have never met, I have heard of you. Thank you for coming here, and thank you for your blessing. Oh, by the way. , I have a small gift to give you, and I also have something to say to you: Even if you marry Richard..."
"...You're still a bitch too!"
With a crash, the glass of rosé liqueur splashed into Jane's face! Some sticky wine flowed down the snow-white skin, pulling out streaks of color.
Throughout the entire process, Hathaway's behavior and smile were flawless, perfect enough to force the test subject to pick her up.
She has always been elegant.
(PS: When it’s time to double the monthly pass, you have to think about it and ask for a ticket.)
(End of chapter)
