“Report! An energy signal from a T4 Zerg Hive Mothership has been detected at the edge of our T3 Phoenix's radar scanning range!” the radar department crew member reported.

Commander Zhao Chen stared intently at the Zerg Hive Mothership, which he had only seen in data and video materials at the academy before!

Furthermore, in the history of the Starlight Empire, the number of such terrifying existences that have appeared to date does not exceed thirty!

T4!

Although this is only a biological Starship, it represents the combat power of a T4 biological technology level.

“Mobilize all observation equipment on the T3 Phoenix to scan and calculate the combat data of this T4 Zerg Hive Mothership!” Commander Zhao Chen immediately ordered.

Although there was some data from the Starlight Empire's official sources, due to the small number of appearances, intelligence on these aspects was also scarce.

To annihilate a T4 Zerg Hive Mothership, it was necessary to gather more intelligence on the enemy ship.

Vice Captain Crimson Eye understood Commander Zhao Chen's meaning, and she immediately arranged for a department on the Starship to be specifically responsible for calculating the relevant data of this T4 Zerg Hive Mothership.

“Report, according to our observations and statistics.

The biological plasma cannon mounted on this T4 Zerg Hive Mothership has a range that has reached the ultra-long-range standard of Galactic Alliance Starships!

However, as the distance increases, the power will relatively decrease.

The strongest power should be in the mid-range to long-range distance!

The power is extremely terrifying!

Currently, no Interstellar Warship in our Xiaolong Fleet can withstand this single shot head-on!

But perhaps because of its overly massive hull, its speed is very slow.” The crew member reported.

Commander Zhao Chen narrowed his eyes.

Slow speed, long range, high damage.

This was equivalent to a mobile war fortress!

Commander Zhao Chen clenched his fists.

Although he very much wanted to destroy a T4 Zerg Hive Mothership, the reality was that with the current combat power of his Xiaolong Fleet, it was simply impossible to achieve this.

“Report, the third defense line may not be able to hold on any longer, it will collapse in ten minutes at most. I am preparing for the next phase of combat deployment.” Charlotte reported to Commander Zhao Chen at this time.

Because the appearance of the T4 Zerg Hive Mothership not only tore a gap in the Star Gate's third line of defense but also dealt a huge blow to the morale of the Star Gate's defending Starfleet.

Such a terrifying interstellar beast.

It made them wonder if they really needed to defend this Star Gate?

Because this... simply couldn't be defended!

“Fortunately, its speed is not fast. And a biological plasma cannon of this power should not be able to be used multiple times in a short period.

Charlotte, you continue to execute your combat deployment, I will arrange other matters!

But remember, always pay attention to the attacks of that T4 Zerg Hive Mothership.

If any of our Starships are in crisis, protecting the crew's safety is the top priority, and abandoning the ship can be chosen if necessary!” Commander Zhao Chen said firmly.

On this principle, Commander Zhao Chen was unwavering!

While Starships were valuable, to Commander Zhao Chen, the crew were even more important.

Those were elite crew members he had spent time and effort cultivating.

Perhaps in the eyes of the Commanders of those Lord Fleet or second and third-line Imperial Army, crew members might just be consumables, and they could just recruit more once they were gone.

But Commander Zhao Chen did not think so.

The strength of a fleet, while the Starship itself is important, the crew is also an indispensable part!

No matter how good a car you have, if you put in low-quality fuel, how far can you run? How fast?

“Understood.” Charlotte's beautiful eyes looked at the Commander. Although separated by a video window, she could feel the Commander's determination when he spoke those words.

Charlotte stared at the battlefield in front of her, she decisively gave the order: “In ten minutes, the entire Starfleet will evacuate from the third defense line battlefield and retreat to the fourth defense line!

Repeat, in ten minutes, the entire Starfleet will evacuate from the third defense line battlefield and retreat to the fourth defense line!”

On this side, Commander Zhao Chen contacted Molton Firstborn.

“Commander Zhao Chen, sir.” Molton Firstborn's condition was clearly not very good; it was evident that there was still lingering fear in his eyes.

He had also personally witnessed the terrifying combat power of that T4 Zerg Hive Mothership.

“The third line of defense has reached its limit. In ten minutes, my Starfleet will all retreat to the fourth line of defense.

I need you to order your defending Starfleet to also retreat completely at this time point, and follow my Starfleet to the fourth line of defense to regroup!” Commander Zhao Chen said. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

“Retreat is no problem... but aren't we leaving some of the Starfleet to cover the retreat?” Molton Firstborn asked in confusion.

If the third line of defense retreated completely, it would undoubtedly expose the Starfleet's backs to the swarm, which could very likely lead to a very tragic outcome.

“Please rest assured on this point, I have already made relevant arrangements on my side.

Please trust me, trust my Starfleet.” Commander Zhao Chen already had a deployment, and if the other party pressed him, he would also provide an explanation.

“I trust Commander, sir.” Molton Firstborn, however, chose to trust Commander Zhao Chen unconditionally.

He had seen the combat power of this man's Starfleet just now.

Without this Starfleet, which arrived like divine soldiers, let alone his third line of defense holding out for nearly an hour.

It was estimated that the Star Gate would have fallen by now.

Since he came here to fight alongside him at the risk of his life, he would completely trust the other party!

Commander Zhao Chen appreciated this Molton Firstborn even more, which saved him the trouble of explaining.

Ten minutes later, almost in an instant.

All Interstellar Warship on the third defense line began to retreat.

And those swarms, now unrestricted by firepower, naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity, surging forward like a black tide.

The momentum was as if a fleet on a planetary ocean was being chased by a hundred-meter-high towering wave, about to be swallowed.

“Phantom Assassin Squad, move out!” Charlotte shouted in the command system.

“This young lady has been waiting for a long time!” Zhao Wan'er, on the Bridge of T3 Phantom Assassin No. 1, had a confident smile on her face.

At the same time, five T3 Phantom Assassin-class Light Interstellar Stealth Bombers suddenly uncloaked, appearing behind the original third defense line.

Their current position perfectly blocked the retreating Starfleet and the attacking swarm.

Molton Firstborn was startled when he saw this scene.

Five Interstellar Warship were right under his nose, and he hadn't even noticed them.

“Interstellar Stealth Bomber? It's such an uncommon Interstellar Warship. But how can these five Interstellar Warship alone cover the retreat?” Molton Firstborn wondered.

If the retreating Interstellar Warship could not reach the fourth defense line and re-form their combat formation.

Then it would be like a collapsing dam, and the entire Star Gate defense line would crumble!

And the next scene made him retract his doubts.

And elevated that man to a god-like status in his mind!

In a very short time, the five T3 Phantom Assassins launched all the Interstellar Bombs, Interstellar Torpedoes, and Interstellar Missiles carried on their Starships.

Igniting that entire attacking swarm.

As if transforming the original 'tide' into a'sea of fire'!