Rebirth of the Super Battleship-Chapter 492: Landing and Occupation

The primary objective on the battlefield is to eliminate the maximum number of enemies at the lowest cost while preserving one’s own forces. Specifically, this involves a spaceship’s maneuverability, defense, attack, and other performance indicators. In these metrics, the biological army’s warships are undoubtedly superior to the ships of the Predator Civilizations.

Thus, amid the entanglement of several hundred thousand warships, most of those blown apart were ships of the Predator Civilizations. Under Luo Yuan’s command, The Europe Continent-Class spaceship formation successfully suppressed the enemy’s flagship formation.

A battle between two Continent-Class ships is certainly not a simple exchange of fire between just two vessels. It is a contest between two battle groups. The escort ships are also part of the strength of this battle group.

“I will divide the enemy flagship’s combat power into twenty zones. Next, I will conduct command using the code names of each zone.” As Luo Yuan spoke, he made a gesture toward the three-dimensional display in front of the conference room. Twenty virtual frames immediately appeared in the image, each enclosing a different area. At the same time, a set of different letters appeared within each frame, serving as the code names for these zones.

“Main cannon aim at Zone b, fire in thirty seconds. Formation One is responsible for attacking Zone c. Formation Two is responsible for Zone d. In one minute, our main ship will perform an evasive maneuver.” Orders issued from Luo Yuan’s mouth one after another and were faithfully executed.

Under Luo Yuan’s command, a large number of escort ships split into different elements, each unit undertaking a different combat task. Amid rapid maneuvers and chaotic gunfire, the fighting was extraordinarily fierce.

A detachment of roughly 10,000 warships braved the flying barrage, successfully breaking through the enemy fleet’s defenses and getting to within only 30,000 kilometers of the enemy flagship. A massive volume of munitions was poured down, causing a strong reaction on that Continent-Class ship of the Predator Civilizations. Its shield system began to flicker continuously. After coming under attack, the Predator Civilizations quickly diverted corresponding resistance forces. A nearby fleet of roughly 8,000 ships rapidly moved into this area and opened fire on the biological army’s assault detachment.

The Predator Civilizations’ Continent-Class ship also reacted. Its vast hull bristled with thick gun barrels and various weapon systems. At this moment, all these weapons came online. A great number of physical munitions, trailing brilliant plumes, surged into the battling fleets at speeds of at least 200,000 kilometers per second. The Intelligent Program they carried enabled them to lock tightly onto their targets and pursue relentlessly. But the targets were also equipped with corresponding defensive weapons, so some physical munitions were intercepted, while the lucky ones struck home, setting the target ships’ shield systems flickering. In this process, some unlucky ships, or ships already damaged, were destroyed.

Scenes like this were also unfolding within The Europe’s formation. Fleets from the Predator Civilizations similarly broke through to the vicinity of The Europe, and the biological army’s forces likewise moved to intercept. Shells flew in all directions, and flashes of visible and invisible light turned this swath of space into a deadly killing ground.

Staring at the three-dimensional display before him, Luo Yuan’s mind ran at full speed. One combat order after another was issued by him, and the battlefield situation was quietly changing.

“Escort fleets, focus on pinning the enemy. Concentrate fire on Zone a and force the enemy flagship to execute an evasive maneuver. Main ship, close in, descend 30,000 kilometers, and have the main cannon launch an attack on the enemy flagship’s Zone f.” Luo Yuan issued new orders.

With this command, the biological army’s offensive became even more frenzied. A great many ships broke through to within less than 20,000 kilometers of the enemy flagship and unleashed a fierce bombardment on a certain area of this Continent-Class ship.

What unfolded in space looked exceedingly uncanny. The Continent-Class ship’s size was so vast that its surface looked virtually flat. Under the hazy glow of its shield system, its exterior presented a dreamlike beauty, like land beneath rosy light.

The various models of ships entangled above were like flitting birds in the sky. If there are enough birds, their attacks are enough to make the earth tremble. Thus, under the attacks of countless escort fleet ships, this Continent-Class ship was finally forced to execute an evasive maneuver. Its enormous body shifted slightly, like a giant python turning over. By this time, The Europe had already completed its maneuver, having descended to a position 30,000 kilometers beneath the enemy’s Continent-Class ship. With the Predator Civilizations’ flagship’s movement, a certain area of its hull happened to align in a straight line with one of The Europe’s main cannons.

Thus, the attack began. The main cannons equipped on The Europe were all Star System-Class Negative Matter Cannons. Such negative matter cannons can directly annihilate a Province-Class ship without leaving a single scrap of wreckage. It is easy to imagine how immense the power of such negative matter cannons is.

In the instant the torrent of negative matter left the muzzle, it arrived at the designated target area on the enemy flagship. The torrent of negative matter drew a massive amount of energy from the shield, and the two mutually annihilated, returning to nothingness. This process meant a tremendous energy loss, and tremendous energy loss meant a heavy load on the ship’s engines and energy supply modules. As a result, the shields of the entire ship exhibited fluctuations visible to the naked eye, like a star flickering once.

“Very good, the attack was successful. Formations Four, Five, and Seven begin a strong assault on Zone d. Formation Six holds position. Formations One, Two, Three, and Eight are responsible for defending the main body. Do not allow any enemy force of more than 5,000 ships to concentrate fire on any area of the main ship.”

“Understood.”

Luo Yuan’s command talent was perfectly illustrated on this battlefield. Any change in the situation would be perceived by him, followed by corresponding deployments. Amid constant engagements, The Europe seized another opportunity and fired the main cannon to hit the enemy flagship again.

Based on battlefield intelligence, Luo Yuan quickly estimated in his mind the damage to the enemy main ship and made a new decision.

“Escort fleets, execute a tactical withdrawal and clear out of the following coordinates. Prepare spatial weapons.” As Luo Yuan spoke, he rapidly reported a string of coordinate data.

This order was faithfully carried out. Thus, the following scene unfolded on the battlefield. A large number of biological army ships, which had been entangled with the enemy escort fleets, abruptly abandoned their assault and, like a disturbed swarm of hornets, rapidly vacated the area. Part of the Predator Civilizations’ ships quickly gave chase, while another part remained where they were, seemingly to observe what exactly was happening.

They learned what was happening very quickly. A black line abruptly appeared before their eyes, pitch-black, deep, and gone in a flash. Then, to their horror, they discovered that the ships they were aboard had, for reasons unknown, suddenly split into two sections.

The black line continued to surge forward at high speed. After slicing through more than 500 medium and small warships, it rapidly reached the Continent-Class ship. The black line vanished in an instant, and the attacked Continent-Class ship flashed violently once.

“Very good. Estimated internal damage to the enemy flagship’s energy supply modules has risen to 27 percent. Continue attacking with spatial weapons. Escort fleets switch from pinning to harassment. Formations Four and Five, fall back to defend and prevent enemy ships from conducting suicide attacks on our main ship.”

The appearance of spatial weapons caused some panic in the Predator fleets, but they quickly reacted. With their broad experience, they immediately realized these were spatial weapons. They knew very well what spatial weapons meant. Driven to the extreme, they became even more frenzied. Large numbers of escort forces began closing in on The Europe and launched desperate attacks, attempting to prevent The Europe from continuing to fire spatial weapons. However, Luo Yuan had already prepared. The two returning escort formations, along with other garrisoning units, quickly moved up and held them firmly at the perimeter.

The enemy flagship began desperately evading and fleeing. But it was useless. The Europe’s maneuverability was far superior, and fleeing could at most delay things for a short time. After seizing the right opportunity, a second spatial rift attack was launched, then a third, a fourth…

Dense smoke began to pour from that Continent-Class ship. This was clearly due to severe damage to the energy supply modules and shield system.

Seeing this, Luo Yuan let out a soft sigh. “The battle here is over.”

With its formidable performance, The Europe completely suppressed the enemy flagship and won this engagement.

Xiao Yu had also clearly witnessed the entire course of the battle. Thus, a new order was sent directly to Luo Yuan.

“From this moment on, the use of spatial weapons is prohibited to avoid completely damaging the Predator Civilizations’ flagship. I require you to open a breach and, with Boarding units as the main force, occupy this Continent-Class ship.”

After all, this was a Continent-Class ship, and it belonged to the Predator Civilizations. Xiao Yu believed there must be many valuable things aboard. If those treasures were destroyed along with the warship, it would be far too great a pity.