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Sword of Glory-class heavy cruiser.

Inside the bridge, an atmosphere of tranquility permeated.

Xia Xiu sat in the command seat, looking through the transparent porthole into the deep universe. The cold starlight in the sky was reflected in his golden pupils. The air was filled with the faint sound of electronic equipment. The staff on the bridge were busy at their respective posts, but the atmosphere always maintained a balance of calm and tension.

He lowered his head slightly and tapped the console in front of him with his fingers. Then the latest battle report he received appeared on the holographic display in front of him. The front-line battle report he just received made him raise the corners of his mouth slightly.

The Penance's operation was successfully completed, control of Luminous Island has fallen into their hands, and the shapeshifter Henry Harding has successfully disguised himself as Kharanos Carr.

All this was within expectations and made him very satisfied.

The power of the Sons of the Courtyard is gradually growing. More and more tasks no longer require him to take action personally. The elites under him are becoming more and more capable of taking charge of their own affairs, which also allows his future plans to proceed more smoothly.

Feeling a little more relaxed, he turned to look at the navigator Silas Cephalon on the side of the bridge.

The three-eyed navigator was standing in front of the console, and the third eye on his forehead was sensing the fluctuations in the surrounding etheric space.

"Silas, prepare to warp to a nearby clear area and create a threat."

Xia Xiu gave the order to the navigator beside him:

"While destroying their space station and the engines of their aether traction waves, be sure to draw their main fleet over."

Silas answered without hesitation:

"Yes, teacher."

Immediately, the navigator began to operate the console, mobilizing the ship's systems.

Under his command, the Sword of Glory, a huge three-kilometer-long cruiser, slowly began to adjust its course.

The ship's engine began to emit a low roar, like a sleeping beast, preparing to unleash its power.

The lights in the bridge flickered slightly, the hyperspace crack on the screen was rapidly expanding, and the entire bridge was swallowed up by an invisible force.

At that moment, the body of the Sword of Glory merged with the universe.

After everything returned to calm, the navigator's voice slowly sounded.

"The warp is complete."

Silas' voice broke the silence in the bridge.

"The target area has been entered."

At this moment, the huge hull of the [Sword of Glory] quietly appeared at the interference border outside the Kresh Hub, like a ghostly behemoth floating in space.

Its iconic Gothic-style appearance is like a sharp blade hanging high in the void, giving people an oppressive and heavy feeling.

The atmosphere in the bridge was grim and cold. Xia Xiu sat in front of the command desk, his golden eyes filled with an eagerness to try.

This was actually his first time commanding a fleet to attack.

Compared with his previous personal campaigns, this time he had to rely on a huge fleet rather than his own powerful personal strength.

In the past, most of the hubs he conquered were Terra's endogenous hubs. Those hubs were not profound in themselves, and their strategic depth could not be compared with the hubs he faced today.

In past battlefields, Xia Xiu was fully capable of relying on his primordial strength to force a breakthrough and destroy all resistance.

Without the help of a fleet, he can defeat everything on his own.

Now, however, with the outbreak of the Ivy League Wars, the situation has changed.

Faced with a vast war involving countless hubs across the heavens and all realms and covering the entire deep ocean, personal power alone is no longer able to carry such a vast strategic depth.

Even if there are gods in the Golden Court who are comparable to the gods of miracles, even if they have the power to break the sky, they can hardly launch an effective attack and control on these huge battlefields by their own strength.

What's more, the depth of these hubs is not just a few simple hubs - each hub is a complex battlefield that may evolve into a battle scale several times larger than he expected at any time.

So what Xia Xiu really needs is... a fleet, an elite naval force belonging to the courtyard.

Now the courtyard's fleet has begun to take shape slowly, but the current number of ships is actually far from enough.

Apart from the basic necessary ships such as [scientific research ships], [engineering ships], [accommodation ships], etc., the only heavy warship that can really be used in the courtyard now is the [Sword of Glory Heavy Cruiser].

This cruiser was not developed and produced by the courtyard itself - it was built with the blueprints provided by Heaven and funding from eight abnormal capitals.

Although the relationship between Heaven and the Courtyard does not need to be so clear, Xia Xiu still hopes that the Courtyard can have the ability to independently develop and build ships.

Moreover, although this cruiser is sufficient to represent the flagship force of the courtyard, it still cannot form an effective combat power advantage in terms of quantity.

What is even more fatal is that the fleet's organization is far from mature.

The two problems facing the Courtyard Navy now are the number of ships and the number of talented personnel.

There is heaven for the construction of ships, there are STC templates, and there are abnormal capitals that can sustainably drain the pond to fish and fleece the sheep.

If he really wanted to increase the number of troops regardless of the consequences, he could actually increase the number of staff in the courtyard immediately.

But the problem now lies in talent, especially the number of core Sons of the Courtyard, which is far from meeting the needs of fleet expansion.

Even if the fleet is fully staffed, the existing Sons of the Courtyard warriors are far from enough to support such a large fleet, which means that even with ships, the Courtyard cannot quickly form a complete combat force.

In the face of the above difficulties, the Lord of the Courtyard has made the following four important instructions:

[I. In order to ensure the long-term development of the courtyard and occupy a favorable position in future strategic competition, the most urgent task at present is to accelerate the cultivation of the sons of the courtyard to supplement and strengthen the existing combat power and build a combat group with independent combat capabilities.

II. A comprehensive STC template research and development program exclusive to the courtyard must be launched to ensure that technological innovation and tactical application can match the needs of modern warfare and maximize combat effectiveness.

III. The comprehensive construction of the naval forces affiliated to the courtyard is also on the agenda. The formation of the fleet not only relies on the investment of high-end warships, but also needs to be equipped with matching crews and command systems to ensure that the fleet can demonstrate strong mobility and offensive power in a multi-dimensional battlefield.

This strategic deployment will ensure that the courtyard has sufficient manpower and equipment support in future cross-depth military operations, forming a dual advantage of external expansion and defense.

IV. By building a fleet belonging to the courtyard, the courtyard will gradually form a sustainable strategic force, providing strong support for the war layout in the wider Ivy League region in the future. 】

All the sons of the courtyard must strictly abide by and implement these lofty principles and courtyard instructions on the solid foundation of adhering to the [Utopian Program], [Human Supremacy], and the new era of [Orderism] of the Lord of the Courtyard, so as to ensure the full realization of strategic goals.

The above official language was compiled by Secretary-General Pansy Jane and distributed to various departments of the courtyard and all the sons of the courtyard.

Moreover, since the establishment of the political commissar system in the courtyard, the implementation of these instructions has fallen on the shoulders of the political commissars. They will become agents of the masters of the courtyard and gain the authority to supervise politics and enforce discipline.

Xia Xiu's scattered thoughts were immediately retracted; the many thoughts just now took less than two seconds in reality.

He has now become accustomed to multitasking by dealing with various government affairs and wars. Running a force requires consideration of all aspects.

The Lord of the Courtyard turned his attention back to the battle and said to the three-eyed student in front of him who was also eager to try:

"Silas, prepare to strike."

"Yes, teacher."

Navigator Silas quickly adjusted the display screen next to the bridge, his three eyes glowing faintly in the void, quickly scanning the tactical layout that was about to unfold.

As the command was issued, the reactor of the Sword of Glory emitted a low roar, the ship's thrusters flickered slightly, and then it accelerated forward, quickly launching an attack on the defense array of the Kresh Hub.

[Operating normally, void shield activated, all systems ready. ]

[1800 kilometers away from the Kresh Hub Orbital Defense Array, approaching the attack range——]

The ship vibrated slightly, and the fluctuations of the void shield formed a subtle layer of light on the outside, and black glass covered the entire hull.

The railgun in the distance spotted the cruiser and immediately launched an attack.

boom--

boom--

The violent psychic energy waves bombarded the void shield without causing the slightest ripple.

[Number of Void Shield Layers: 4 shield layers activated.

Total shield energy: 100% (initial state)

Current shield strength: First layer shield: has withstood 1 psychic bombardment, current strength: 85% (absorbed 80% of the attack energy)

Second layer shield: Strength: 100%

Third layer shield: Strength: 100%

Fourth layer shield: Strength: 100%

Shield recovery time: 30 seconds (if the first layer of shield collapses completely, it will start to recover automatically)]

Facing the attack of the orbital gun, the plasma arc cannons on both sides of the [Sword of Glory] fired immediately, and the energy in the main turret at the bow began to charge. After a few seconds, two dazzling plasma bombs rushed out like huge thunder, cutting through the dark void.

[Target locked: Kresh Hub Orbital Defense Array——]

[Estimated time of impact: 1 second later! ]

They accurately rushed towards the distant orbital defense array, penetrated the shields of several space stations, and produced terrible blast waves after the explosion. The nearby defense facilities were destroyed instantly, and flames and energy fluctuations swept across thousands of kilometers of space.

Immediately, a series of data flashed on the dashboard in the bridge, indicating that the first strike was successful.

"The enemy fleet is beginning to gather."

The third eye on the navigator's forehead suddenly glowed with light, and he had already captured the Gis foreign fleet ahead.

As [Sword of Glory] launched its attack, a group of warships in the distance began to gather quickly.

The 12 warships of the Kresh Hub Defense Fleet gathered neatly towards the bridge, adopting a typical defensive formation - the "fish formation".

Four of the ships were in the front, forming a nearly perfect line of defense, while the others formed a circle behind and on the flanks.

The strongest warships in the fleet were located at the center of the array, like a mobile fortress, trying to weaken the offensive advantage of the [Sword of Glory] through layers of shields and powerful weapons.

These ships emit strong energy fluctuations, and are the warships that the Gis people are most proud of - the backbone of the fleet composed of high-intensity shields and intensive firepower.

The surface of the ship glowed with a cold silver light, and a massive orbital turret and energy cannon were mounted on the bow, showing that it posed a threat that should not be underestimated.

At the same time, the long-range orbital psychic turrets on the Kresh Hub also began to operate.

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Several huge psychic cannons shot out light, cutting through the void and launching a fierce counterattack against the [Sword of Glory].

The power of these psychic cannons cannot be underestimated. They can easily tear apart the shields of heavy ships and may even destroy their vital parts.

However, facing these attacks, the void shield of [Sword of Glory] demonstrated strong defensive capabilities.

Every time the psychic cannon hit the hull, layers of dazzling energy barriers would quickly absorb the attacks, and all the energy would be swallowed up into a bottomless abyss.

The bombardment was like waves hitting an iron wall. Although it caused a huge shock, it could not shake the foundation of the ship.

[The enemy fleet is gathering!!!]

A red warning screen appeared on the command template in the bridge.

The ships of the three Githian fleets have been assembled, and they are like ruthless predators.

Although these ships are far less massive than the Sword of Glory heavy cruisers, ranging in size from a few hundred meters to several thousand meters, their flexibility, dense formations, and ubiquitous anti-aircraft firepower pose a formidable threat.

The Gisyan fleet in front is mainly composed of frigates and destroyers. These ships are small in size but highly flexible and able to respond quickly.

The ships are compactly arranged and widely distributed, with the aim of using maneuverability to offset the long-range attacks of cruisers.

As the fleet gathered, the surface of the enemy ships began to flash with strong light, and the shield systems of each ship were activated one by one.

Although their shields are not as powerful as the Sword of Glory's void shield, their high-energy plasma shields and magnetic field reactive shields are still enough to withstand most conventional attacks.

Ever since the Four Sovereigns and some of the beings in the stars began to spread the black box technology, anyone can equip themselves with a "self-developed shield".

——They are very grateful to Four Monarchs for open source.

At this moment, the surface of each ship's shield was flashing with red halos, like layers of thin energy membranes, completely wrapping the ships and giving them a certain defensive capability.

These shields may not be able to withstand the powerful firepower of the Sword of Glory for long, but for smaller ships, they are sufficient to deal with the long-range attacks of the cruiser for a short period of time.

In order to break through the shield systems of these ships, Xia Xiu either has to take action personally and suppress one of the fleets with his mighty units, but the other fleets will definitely rely on their strategic depth and their own power to speed up their escape and look for the right opportunity to fold and escape.

If we want to find a way to hit and deal with these ships, we must take it step by step.

As for whether the Gisyan fleet can threaten the [Sword of Glory]...

Xia Xiu was not worried at all.

In any case, thanks to the ships' powerful defense capabilities and their own strength, it is difficult for enemy ships to pose a huge threat to them.

"Silas, the entire ship will be under your command from now on."

At this moment, Xia Xiu chose to hand over the command to the navigator to avoid excessive concentration of command power.

"yes!"

After Silas took over the command of the entire ship, he made a quick judgment and, considering the large number of enemy ships, immediately began to choose a suitable strategy on the battlefield.

"Be prepared to adjust tactics to avoid being surrounded. Choose a favorable battlefield and maintain mobility."

Now the firepower of the cruiser ships alone is not enough to suppress the three enemy ships at once, a total of thirty-six ships.

Therefore, Silas decided to rely on the powerful maneuverability of the [Sword of Glory] and use long-range strikes to gradually lure the enemy ships away from the core area of ​​the Kresh Hub, and use guerrilla tactics to quickly attack the enemy ships before they get close.

"Start attacking and disrupt their formation."

Silas directed the bridge crew to quickly adjust the ship's weapon systems and initiate long-range strikes.

The main turret of [Sword of Glory] emitted a deafening roar, and the plasma arc cannon system on the bow suddenly opened, blasting out brilliant purple energy beams.

The shields of several frigates were directly blown away by the attack of arc cannons. If it weren't for the multiple destroyers that came up to support them, they would have definitely perished on the spot.

"Continue the attack, our primary goal is to destroy the aether traction wave engines in the area!"

Following the navigator's order, the [Sword of Glory]'s ship-borne missile launcher was activated again, and dozens of missiles quickly locked onto the target.

These missiles silently broke through the silence of the star realm during their flight and smashed into the enemy ships like thunder.

The standard destructive missile first hit the outer shield of an enemy destroyer. Although the shield was not completely broken, the shock wave of the missile pushed the ship directly to the edge of the explosion, followed by a series of flames and flying debris.

However, the enemy did not panic.

The commander used the Red Dragon air carrier's communication system to quickly command the fleet to adjust their formation and reorganize their defenses.

The fleets quickly entered combat status and formed a circular encirclement, surrounding the [Sword of Glory].

A fleet with a Red Dragon strike group began to accelerate towards the battlefield, and the Red Dragons were ready to move out and prepare for air suppression.

Several frigates and destroyers quickly adjusted their course and approached the [Sword of Glory] in a tight formation.

They intended to use their concentrated firepower and mobility to force the [Sword of Glory] into attack range, thereby breaking through the shield and destroying the cruiser.

At the same time, the psychic assault fleet equipped with psychic weapons in the distance also began to use their psychic missiles and jamming systems to launch a covert attack on the [Sword of Glory].

Several beams of purple psychic energy suddenly shot out from the battleship's muzzle, instantly crossing the battlefield and rushing towards the [Sword of Glory].

But these attacks did not break through the Sword of Glory's defenses.

The void shield glowed with golden light, easily absorbing the psychic attack.

[Sword of Glory] did not waver in the face of the enemy's counterattack.

Silas calmly observed the situation on the battlefield and issued new instructions at the appropriate time.

"Move at full speed, carry them along, and adjust the course."

He commanded the ship to change course, quickly escaped from the encirclement of enemy ships, and launched a new guerrilla war.

At the same time, the cruiser's firepower system did not forget its mission and continued to destroy the space station and traction wave engine near the Kresh Hub.

He was constantly counterattacking and fighting with three enemy fleets, and the enemy ships were being led astray.

[The Silent Confession sent a message that they have successfully infiltrated the hub! ]

After destroying all the traction wave engines on the periphery and receiving orders from the Colorless Repentance Team that they had successfully infiltrated the Kresh Hub, the Navigator no longer lingered in the battle.

"Prepare to speed up and disperse the enemy ships."

As the order was given, the EVE particle propulsion engine at the bow of the Sword of Glory suddenly burst into a dazzling white light, and five plasma thrusters hundreds of meters long instantly generated turbulent airflow.

At the same time, the ether traction engines on both sides of the ship also quietly heated up, and subtle shock waves swept out.

The huge ship, steady yet powerful, began to accelerate suddenly, like a wild beast breaking free from its restraints, and with a strong propulsion airflow, it instantly shook off the restraints of the enemy ship.

The three-kilometer-long giant ship does not appear bulky in the universe. On the contrary, it shows its unparalleled dominance because of its huge propulsion force.

The ship's super-powerful engine was like a huge wave that caused the surrounding space to vibrate and produced a booming hollow sound, leaving the enemy ships with nothing more than to watch from afar.

The ships of the Kresh Defense Fleet and the Psychic Assault Fleet could only watch with frustration as the behemoth went further and further away.

They watched as the Sword of Glory unabashedly displayed its immense acceleration power in the depths of the astral realm, and the ship disappeared from their sight like a flash of lightning.

These ships simply could not keep up with the speed. Even if they activated their powerful propulsion systems, they would only appear extremely small against the backdrop of the [Sword of Glory].

Even if they launched a full-scale pursuit, their speed was still far lower than the breakthrough speed of the [Sword of Glory].

These fleets did not choose to rashly leave the control area of ​​​​the Kresh Hub.

If they rashly strayed too far from the hub, they would be very likely to be exposed to an enemy ambush.

What's more, the Kresh Hub is their support, and there are a large number of defense systems and orbital artillery for support. If they lose contact with the hub, it will be a complete disaster.