The convoy encountered a small fleet consisting of two Firebrand warships and one Assault ship head-on, directly in front of their course.
Without any prior communication or negotiation, they launched a surprise attack!
Caught off guard, they didn’t even have time to raise their energy shields before one of Wu Hao Ze’s Firebrand warships was hit by concentrated fire, sustaining damage.
Fortunately, the convoy’s formation remained intact, and a scout ship on the outer perimeter blocked a fatal bombardment.
Although the scout ship was heavily damaged, the Firebrand warship behind it had not suffered any vital injuries. Only the armor on the bow section was damaged.
“Enemy attack! Enemy attack!”
“Raise energy shields!”
“Deploy Mi-particles! Don’t give them another chance to launch long-range attacks!”
“Firebrand warships advance to engage, Assault fleet provides cover for the transport ships to retreat!”
“Scout ships expand their reconnaissance range, confirm the surrounding situation!”
“Send a message to the mining star sector fleet in the rear, requesting them to confirm their stance!”
Wu Hao Ze’s convoy was undoubtedly an experienced fleet.
Although they didn’t expect to be attacked suddenly in this previously safe airspace, from Wu Hao Ze down to the commanders of each warship in the fleet, and even the crew members, there wasn’t much panic.
Instead, they quickly implemented a series of accurate and effective countermeasures.
The deployment of Mi-particles would significantly affect the Sky Survey Radar within the effective range, reducing the hit rate of long-range bombardment to a pathetic level.
The Firebrand warships, with their energy shields raised, possessed a superior anti-strike capacity compared to the Assault ships.
Sending two Firebrand warships to engage first was clearly the most prudent approach.
Then, under unclear battle conditions, the six Assault ships in the escort fleet retreated first to cover the transport ships, avoiding being affected by the battle and waiting for an opportunity to join the fight. This response was also quite reasonable.
The remaining three scout ships would take on the responsibility of clarifying the battlefield situation.
The scout ships needed to detect and warn about potential lurking forces, special airspace in the vicinity, and the possibility of a third party joining the battle.
Wu Hao Ze’s fleet reacted appropriately.
As for the attackers, the Jin family fleet, they were equally decisive and swift.
Led by Sima De Cao’s LV.11 flagship, followed closely by Sima De Lang’s LV.12 flagship, with Sima Zhong Da’s Assault ship bringing up the rear.
The Jin family’s two Firebrand warships raised their energy shields first, and then, without hesitation, plunged into the area where Mi-particles were deployed, swiftly approaching the two oncoming Firebrand warships!
Meanwhile, the Assault ship commanded by Sima Zhong Da drew a curve, attempting to get behind the convoy’s two Firebrand warships, seemingly aiming to contain the transport fleet in the rear and those few Assault ships.
When in a foreign land, and especially when causing trouble for local powerhouses, it is crucial to firmly grasp the principle of “fast, accurate, and ruthless.”
The distance between the two sides rapidly decreased, and within ten minutes, they reached close-range engagement.
0.1 light-seconds apart!
The convoy’s two Firebrand warships launched their main cannons first, high-speed kinetic projectiles streaking across the cosmic void, passing by both sides of Sima De Cao’s flagship at close range.
Near misses!
“Haha, watchdogs are watchdogs, they can’t even hit this, trash!”
Inside the command room, Sima De Cao roared, his eyes blazing red.
“Steady, keep closing the distance, start charging the main cannons after thirty seconds!”
“As you command, Captain!”
The gunners on his ship responded with equal excitement.
This was Sima De Cao’s style. He preferred to endure enemy fire first and close the distance as quickly as possible to maximize the hit rate of his own firepower.
“Sima De Cao truly deserves his nickname, Mad Dog. Putting him in the vanguard is indeed the best choice.”
Sima De Lang chuckled.
“Captain, Sima De Cao’s combat style primarily stems from the blue-quality supplementary module on his flagship, which can enhance main cannon power for a short period, forcing him to adopt a close-range approach to ensure hit rate. Our ship is different. Compared to his short-term burst firepower, we possess stable sustained damage, more suitable for facing opponents with energy shields. If I were to fight against Sima De Cao’s flagship, I guarantee victory for my ship.”
The First Officer beside him responded respectfully.
Sima De Lang snorted, saying, “Of course, wouldn’t I know that? Even Sima De Cao, that scoundrel, knows it too. Otherwise, would he readily agree to take the task of spearheading the attack?”
The First Officer, over forty years old, nodded in agreement, not at all resentful of being reprimanded by a junior who was half his age.
The gap between classes was like the difference between heaven and earth. Moreover, given the status difference between a captain and a First Officer, even the greatest humiliation could only be swallowed.
On board the Assault ship.
Sima Zhong Da silently observed the combat command screen.