Chapter 1227 Meteorite Belt Lightning Operation (2)

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

On the one hand, environmental factors must be considered, such as whether the gravity reading can allow jumps, and on the other hand, speed must be considered.

The route from the stargate to the capital system is arranged with reconnaissance fleets and unmanned reconnaissance stations and other facilities. It is impossible to hide which route the Red Maple Republic fleet takes.

Naturally, an ambush can also be carried out on the opponent's route.

However, this kind of intelligence is actually two-way. Once the Red Maple Republic fleet moves, it will be discovered immediately. The fleet of the Rotating Water Federation has just set off, and this information must have been placed on the desk of the commander of the Red Maple Republic fleet.

This interception operation is more like an encounter battle. Both sides are mentally prepared for the encounter.

The weak engine light is almost invisible to the naked eye. Only with optical sighting equipment can some clues be seen in the dark background of the universe.

This distance is too far, and it is not yet time for the Swan to really start the attack.

The Red Maple Republic fleet had just completed the jump, and they also discovered the Swirl Water Federation fleet in the distance. Both sides immediately began to execute the battle formation, set up the formation and maintain the formation to approach, and would not open fire until they entered the firing range.

It was a bit absurd to say that they had the technology of the interstellar era, but they were still using the naval tactics of World War I. The two sides maintained the battle line and bombarded each other, fighting for the T head and so on.

The specific details were not clear from the Swan. On the one hand, it was because the distance was too far, and on the other hand, the Swan and many cruisers and mobile aircraft carriers were hiding in the meteorite belt, and the meteorites blocked the observation.

Just watching like this, almost an hour later, An Yun reported:

"Visually confirmed that both sides opened fire."

Maintaining the formation, the two sides approached with conventional power. It was indeed the case. The waiting time alone was very long, and it was unlikely that the meeting would become white-hot, unless the Red Maple Republic fleet jumped to the face of the Swirl Water Federation.

Both sides entered the firing range, but had not yet reached the distance to enter the Swan to start the action.

This waiting time was very difficult, especially for Li Chengxi who had been waiting for the battle for a long time.

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

Through the sighting equipment, Alyssa can clearly see that the fleet of the Rotating Water Federation is maneuvering. If it is purely from the perspective of artillery battle, the maneuver of the Rotating Water Federation fleet is normal, but if it is viewed from a higher perspective, the maneuver of the Rotating Water Federation is to seduce the Red Maple Republic to expose its flanks and approach the Swan.

Countless beige ion beams pierce the dark void background, and orange explosion flashes light up from time to time in the fleets of both sides. It is difficult to say whether a warship has been sunk.

It is not urgent now, it is not the most appropriate time.

After a while, the fleet of the Red Maple Republic completely entered the visual range. At the same time, through the sighting equipment, Alyssa saw a huge, umbrella-shaped special ship from the rear of the Red Maple Republic fleet. Fine arcs gathered at the "umbrella ribs" and broke out quickly.

The secret weapon of the Red Maple Republic has finally started!

The dazzling light swept across the entire battlefield in an instant, and may even have swept across the entire star system. Because the defense devices were not fully distributed to the entire army, some of the ships in the fleet of the Rotating Water Federation were temporarily disabled.

And this time, it was 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. It tore off the optical camouflage, started the engine from behind the meteorite, crossed the huge meteorite, and fired at the edge of the Red Maple Republic fleet that entered the firing range while accelerating forward.

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

The Rotating Water Federation dispatched all mobile aircraft carriers to carry out this ambush mission, many of which were even temporarily modified cargo ships. It can be said that all ships that can carry carrier-based aircraft were pulled here.

Apart from the Swan's main guns, the cruiser's 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 to deal with the fleet of the Swirling Water Federation in front of them. Suddenly, more than 200 cruisers came out from the side and rear. Even if the lethality was not high, they would still be beaten.

"The counterattack barrage is coming"

"Use meteorites to evade urgently!"

Since the firepower of the Red Maple Republic's fleet was mainly busy with the main force of the Swirling Water Federation, the counterattack barrage was just some scattered secondary guns, and the fleet composed of cruisers and mobile aircraft carriers was still in the meteorite belt, so they could rely on as many bunkers as they wanted.

This wave of sparse counterattacks did not cause any damage at all, but if they continued to approach, that would not be certain.

After all, the armor and firepower of the cruiser were just reconnaissance units, and the mobile aircraft carrier did not even have a main gun. If they continued to approach, the density and accuracy of the firepower would increase significantly, and it would be a great burden for them to resist head-on.

And the current distance was just right.

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

The cruise ship is similar. Although it can carry fewer fighters than the mobile aircraft carrier, it also has 4 to 6 positions, so you can bring all that you can.

Seeing that the friendly forces have begun to move, Alyssa also connected to the hangar communication:

"Hall, you and Li Chengxi can attack."

"Yes, I will complete the mission!"

"Protect yourself first, this is not a battle that can be ended in a short time."

Li Chengxi was surprised to hear this:

"You are actually worried about me?"

"I am 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 the meteorite belt, mainly because the speed of the space fighter is too fast. If you are not careful when flying in the meteorite belt, you will hit the meteorite head-on.

What's more, the pilots recruited in this operation are not all active military personnel, and some retired pilots have been called back.

These pilots have been in civil aviation for a long time and almost forgot how to fly a fighter. Although they have done targeted training before departure, it is still unknown how much ability they can exert.

However, meteorites are also an excellent cover for space fighters. The first wave of attacks released a large fleet of more than 3,000 space fighters. This is a large-scale air battle that has never been seen before, but the large number means that the target is very obvious.

Under the cover of the meteorite belt, when the Red Maple Republic 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 groups. After all, meteorites are not only optical cover, but also radar blind spots.

By the time they discovered it, it was too late.