He pointed to several gravitational anomalies between Elvira and Savannah.

"If we sit and wait, ninety days from now, we will be facing a monolithic Imperial attack force that has completed its battle preparations."

At that point, even the strongest defenses will crumble under the sustained onslaught of overwhelming numerical superiority.

Reinforcements from the war zone? The pressure on the main battlefield is much greater; at most, what we can get is symbolic.

"Therefore, we must act within these ninety days."

Qin Beiwang's fingertips traced across the star map, and a dotted line extended out from Elvira.

Instead of heading straight for Savannah, they bypassed the front and targeted the rear connection points and logistics corridors of the Imperial forces.

"Instead of confronting Obsidian head-on, we should use our speed and intelligence advantage to strike their weak points before they can completely encircle us."

Supply lines, communication relays, and a second-line fleet that is not yet in place.

Harass, cut off, delay, and bring the battlefield to their territory.

Disrupt their timetable, forcing them to prematurely deploy unprepared forces or divert their resources to deal with us.

He looked at Zhuang Zhixuan.

"This requires extremely high mobility, endurance, and, most importantly, intelligence."

Therefore, reconnaissance ships and buoy networks must be deployed as soon as possible, and rapid replenishment ships must be developed simultaneously.

As for planetary attack ships…

He paused.

"That's a bargaining chip prepared for an even worse situation."

"But our soldiers have a very high proportion of new recruits,"

Zhuang Zhixuan insisted.

"This kind of highly mobile, high-risk operation behind enemy lines places high demands on both ship commanders and rank-and-file soldiers..."

"train."

Qin Beiwang interrupted her, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Every minute from now on will be used for high-intensity training that closely resembles real combat."

The simulator is running at full capacity, and the training focuses on small-unit infiltration behind enemy lines, high-speed maneuvering, disengagement from encounters, and rapid coordination with supply ships.

There's no time to take it slow.

He seemed to see the deep doubt hidden in Zhuang Zhixuan's eyes, and after a few seconds of silence, he slowly added.

"As for the rest... just do your job."

"Progress will be made soon in terms of fleet formation and equipment."

Zhuang Zhixuan sensed the unspoken meaning in his words, a complex mix of decisiveness and a certain heaviness.

Time flew by amidst the intense preparations for war.

Qin Beiwang kept his word, and the fleet entered a grueling training period.

The simulated battle casualty rate was once alarmingly high, drawing widespread complaints. However, after several simulated battles in which Qin Beiwang personally led his team and "turned defeat into victory" with almost impossible tactical maneuvers, the situation improved.

An atmosphere of awe, pressure, and subtle anticipation began to permeate the fleet.

At the same time, the fleet's organization was being expanded and adjusted at an astonishing pace.

The shipyard operates day and night, and newly launched ships are quickly integrated according to the new standards.

News came from Wu Tao's side that the prototype of the first Shadowless-class reconnaissance ship had completed the hull assembly three days ahead of schedule and entered the outfitting phase.

Although the mandatory implementation of the modular standard for fast replenishment ships has encountered considerable resistance, it has begun to be implemented gradually under Qin Beiwang's tough stance and a certain "tacit approval" from the theater logistics department.

Two months later, when the latest fleet readiness report was presented to Qin Beiwang, even he paused slightly.

The report shows that, in addition to the directly subordinate fleet, the other seven sub-fleets have been fully formed.

And as he requested, they were named after the seven stars of the Big Dipper: Tian Shu, Tian Xuan, Tian Ji, Tian Quan, Yu Heng, Kai Yang, and Yao Guang.

A total of 120 starships formed a multi-layered attack array that combined firepower, mobility, and depth.

Although the recruits are still inexperienced, they are at least able to perform basic tactical coordination in the simulator.

However, what truly caused a low gasp from the bridge was the enormous figure that had just arrived at the outer dock of the Elvira system via a hyperspace jump.

Through the observation window and high-definition monitoring screen, everyone could see the giant ship.

They were larger than any battleship in the fleet, with smooth and powerful lines, and a special cool gray coating that was almost non-reflective under starlight.

The striking eagle emblem on the side, surrounded by stars and olive branches, and the simple "CVN-T5" logo below, seem to have a magical power to absorb all the noise.

"The Kirin-class... an attack aircraft carrier?"

A senior operations staff officer standing next to Zhuang Zhixuan murmured, his voice hoarse.

"this……"

More data has emerged: each aircraft carrier is equipped with four "Swift-V" fifth-generation space fighter wings, totaling more than a thousand of the latest and most advanced fighter jets.

"Specially approved supplementary equipment from the theater command!"

The communications officer read aloud the brief message he had just received.

"To enhance the defense and emergency response capabilities of the Pluto Fleet's area of ​​responsibility."

The bridge was silent for a moment, then a low murmur broke out.

Excitement, disbelief, and doubt were intertwined.

Everyone understands that this level of equipment is not something that a border defense fleet, or even a typical main force fleet, can easily obtain.

This can no longer be explained by "strengthening defense".

Qin Beiwang stared at the aircraft carrier on the screen, which appeared as quiet as a behemoth, his face showing no surprise, only a deep calm.

Pressure and resources arrive simultaneously, like two sides of a coin.

He raised his hand, silencing the crowd's discussion.

"Receive the equipment and complete the adaptation training for carrier-based aircraft pilots and the integration exercises of the carrier battle group as soon as possible."

His tone was calm and normal when he gave the order, as if the T5 aircraft carrier was just an ordinary destroyer.

The fleet is armed to the teeth, beyond everyone's imagination.

But the road ahead did not become smoother; instead, it became more delicate and dangerous.

Wanshi Starfield Theater Command, the main communications hub.

The low hum of equipment and the occasional standardized communication responses are the main sounds here.

On the huge circular light screen, data streams representing various star systems, fleets, and outposts silently glided by.

"Director, a high-priority encrypted communication has been received from the Elvira system, designated for direct access by headquarters."

Sender: Elvira System Garrison Fleet, Pluto Squadron.

Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Qin Beiwang.

Verification code... Correct, level: [Strategic Action Request]

A young communications soldier looked up, his voice carrying a hint of the instinctive solemnity one would show when facing highly classified information.

The communications director, a lieutenant colonel with a stern face and slightly graying temples, immediately came over.

"Request for instructions on strategic actions?"

From Elvira?

Receive it, decode it, and send it to the headquarters' core briefing room.

I'll go myself.

A few minutes later, in the briefing room.

On the circular table in front of General Wen Tingtao, the commander of the theater command, and his core staff, Qin Beiwang's clear and calm face and the accompanying brief plan document were projected.

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