Idle game leads to another world.

Chapter 1227: Meteorite Belt Lightning Strike Operation (2)

Although the void is vast and empty, there are actually not many options for routes from one point to another.

On the one hand, there are environmental factors to consider, such as whether the gravity readings allow for a jump, and on the other hand, there is speed to consider.

The route from the star gate to the capital galaxy has been equipped with reconnaissance fleets and unmanned reconnaissance stations and other facilities. It is impossible to hide which route the Red Maple Republic's fleet will take.

Naturally, it is also possible to ambush the enemy on their route.

However, this kind of intelligence is actually two-way. Once the Red Maple Republic's fleet makes a move, it will be discovered immediately. As soon as the Xuanshui Federation's fleet sets out, this intelligence must have been placed on the desk of the Red Maple Republic's fleet commander.

This interception operation was more like an encounter battle, and both sides were mentally prepared to meet each other.

The faint engine light is almost invisible to the naked eye, and only with optical observation equipment can some clues be seen against the dark background of the universe.

The distance was too far, and it was not yet time for the Swan to actually launch an attack.

The Red Maple Republic's fleet had just completed its jump, and they also discovered the Whirlpool Federation fleet in the distance. Both sides immediately began to execute battle formations, spreading out their formations and maintaining their proximity until they were within firing range.

It's a bit outrageous to say. They clearly have the technology of the interstellar age, but they are still using the naval tactics of World War I. The two sides maintain the battle line and bombard each other, fighting for the T head and so on.

The specific details could not be seen clearly from the Swan. On the one hand, it was because the distance was too far. On the other hand, the Swan and many cruise ships and mobile aircraft carriers were hiding in the meteorite belt, and the meteorites blocked the observation.

After almost an hour of staring blankly, An Yun finally reported:

"Visual confirmation of both sides opening fire."

The two sides maintained their formation and approached each other with conventional power. It was indeed true that the waiting time alone was very long and it was unlikely that the battle would become intense as soon as they met, unless the fleet of the Red Maple Republic leapt to the face of the Whirlpool Federation.

Both sides were within bombardment distance, but not yet close enough for the Swan to begin action.

This waiting time was very difficult to endure, especially for Li Chengxi who had been waiting for the fight to start for a long time.

This is indeed not as good as games, where the queue time for a game is only a few tens of seconds.

Through the sighting equipment, Alyssa could clearly see that the fleet of the Whirlwater Federation was maneuvering. From the perspective of artillery battle alone, the maneuver of the Whirlwater Federation fleet was normal, but from a higher perspective, the maneuver of the Whirlwater Federation was to lure the Red Maple Republic to expose its flank in the direction of the Swan and get closer.

Countless beige ion beams pierced through the dark void background, and orange flashes of explosion appeared from time to time in the fleets of both sides. It was difficult to tell whether any warships were sunk.

There is no need to rush now; it is not the right time yet.

After a while, the Red Maple Republic's fleet came completely into visual range. At the same time, through the sighting equipment, Alyssa saw a huge, umbrella-shaped special ship coming out from behind the Red Maple Republic's fleet. Dense electric arcs gathered at the 'umbrella ribs' and quickly erupted.

The secret weapon of the Red Maple Republic has finally been activated!

The dazzling light swept across the entire battlefield in an instant, and may even have swept across the entire star system. Since the defense equipment was not fully distributed to the entire army, some ships of the Xuanshui Federation's fleet were temporarily disabled.

And this is the signal to take action.

Alyssa slammed the button:
"Combat status! Advance at one-quarter ship speed!"

"Understood, one-quarter ship speed!"

The lights inside the Swan immediately turned red, and it tore off its optical camouflage, started its engine from behind the meteorite, and passed over the huge meteorite, firing at the edge of the Red Maple Republic fleet that had entered firing range while accelerating forward.

Along with the Swan, there were also two hundred cruise ships that were also hidden here, and nearly four hundred mobile aircraft carriers that began the action.

The Swirlwater Federation had deployed all of its mobile aircraft carriers to carry out this ambush mission, many of which were even temporarily converted cargo ships. It could be said that all ships that could carry carrier-based aircraft were brought here. Except for the Swan's Light Lance main gun, the cruiser's naval guns could hardly pose a real threat to the fleet of destroyers and frigates, but the sudden attack also caused some confusion in the Red Maple Republic's fleet.

After all, their formation was designed to deal with the Whirlpool Federation Fleet in front of them. Suddenly, more than 200 cruise ships rushed out from the side and rear. Even if the lethality was not high, they would still be beaten.

"The counterattack barrage is coming"

"Use the meteorite to evade!"

Since the firepower of the Red Maple Republic fleet was mainly busy bombarding the main force of the Xuanshui Federation, the counterattack barrage was just some scattered secondary guns, and the fleet composed of cruise ships and mobile aircraft carriers was still in the asteroid belt, so there were as many shelters as possible to rely on.

This sparse counterattack did not cause any damage at all, but if we continue to get closer, that might not be the case.

After all, the armor and firepower of the cruise ship are just that of a reconnaissance unit, and the mobile aircraft carrier doesn't even have a main gun. If they continue to get closer, the density and accuracy of the firepower will increase significantly, and a head-on confrontation will place a huge burden on them.

And the distance now is just right.

The mobile aircraft carrier opened its hatch, activated the electromagnetic catapult, and quickly launched a large number of carrier-based aircraft.

The same is true for cruise ships. Although they can carry fewer fighter jets than mobile aircraft carriers, they still have 4 to 6 slots, so you can carry as many as you can.

Seeing the friendly forces begin to take action, Alyssa also connected to the hangar communication:

"Hall, you and Li Chengxi can attack now."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission!"

"Protecting yourself is the priority. This is not a battle that can be ended in a short time."

Li Chengqi was surprised when he heard this:

"You're actually worried about me?"

"I'm worried about Hall! Don't rush too far forward alone, help your friendly forces more!"

Alyssa, my head hurts.

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It is very dangerous to fly a space fighter in an asteroid belt, mainly because the space fighter is too fast and if you are not careful when flying through the asteroid belt, you will crash into a meteorite.

What's more, the pilots recruited for this operation are not all active-duty military personnel. Some retired pilots were also called back.

These pilots have been in civil aviation for so long that they have almost forgotten how to fly a fighter jet. Although they have received targeted training before departure, it is still unknown how much of their abilities they can exert.

However, meteorites are also an excellent cover for space fighters. The first wave of attack released a huge fleet of more than 3,000 space fighters. This was a large-scale air battle that had never happened before, but the large number also meant that the target was very obvious.

Under the cover of the meteorite belt, by the time the Red Maple Republic's fleet discovered the carrier-based aircraft group, the distance had been shortened by half.

Moreover, it is difficult for the Red Maple Republic Fleet to judge the number of aircraft in the fleet. After all, the meteorite is not only an optical cover, but also a radar blind spot.

By the time they found out, it was too late.

(End of this chapter)