Doomsday: I Build a Space Fleet

Chapter 287 Taking the Opportunity to Press Forward

Just as the pursuing force paused and turned due to the powerful firepower, four beams of light flew out from the depths of the ring. Subsequently, one of the two small warships closest to the fleet was destroyed, and the other was badly damaged.

Faced with such overwhelming firepower and seeing the two small boats disappear in an instant, the officer in charge of the five warships decisively launched a wave of smoke grenades, preparing to retreat using the smoke as cover.

Just as the three ships turned around, the radar warning sounded on the small warship, followed by several missiles mixed with two huge armor-piercing high-explosive shells flying from behind.

The fastest armor-piercing high-explosive shells struck the shields of the small warships first, instantly depleting their already limited shield capacity. Then, missiles swarmed in, destroying the last small warship.

Subsequently, more than 10 missiles pierced through the smoke and, guided by the joint data link, locked onto the two remaining warships.

With artillery fire and missiles flying in unison, the smoke cleared and all 10 attacking ships were reduced to scrap metal, marking the perfect resolution of this unexpected mission.

Olivia took a breath and then ordered the fleet to begin maneuvering towards the area where more drones were engaged in combat within the border zone, which was the area where Team 3 was located.

Seven minutes later, Squadron 2 destroyed the first five attacking ships and began attacking Squadron 5. Two minutes later, Squadron 5 also destroyed the five attacking ships. With its formation somewhat scattered, Squadron 5 met the attack of Squadron 2.

Now, only teams 3 and 4 remain engaged in combat with the attacking ships.

When the raiding fleet entered the battlefield, some of the capital ships of both sides had already entered the main battlefield, leaving only a small number of forces waiting in the rear.

Seeing this, the two army officers unanimously adopted guerrilla tactics and ambushes.

Because the energy fluctuations when the alien ships fired their cannons were low, and the distance was far, neither side was able to detect a clear source of the attack when they were attacked.

It wasn't until one squadron of drones from Team 3 returned to base that the onboard observation equipment detected the enemy ship, which had just emerged from stealth mode.

The enemy attack alarm sounded instantly. After confirming the type of enemy ships, the commander of Team 3 decisively contacted the commander of Team 4.

The intensity of the battle then dropped instantly, and both sides began to tacitly put on an act, while simultaneously moving their assault fleets outward to search for the smaller ships that had launched the attack.

The approaching ships were quickly detected by the powerful radar array carried by the reconnaissance ship.

Both sides decisively disengaged from the battlefield, regrouped their forces, and adopted a defensive posture, while the assault fleet surrounded and destroyed the attacking ships.

However, because the two army officers only used a small ship to launch each attack, the four sides were forced to engage in guerrilla warfare while also having to prevent the other side from launching an attack.

After Olivia led her forces to eliminate the 10 attacking ships, the commander of Fleet 3 ordered the assault fleet to continue patrolling outside, while he led the main fleet to launch an attack on Fleet 4.

The moment Fleet 3 launched its attack, five ships tasked with harassing Fleet 4 appeared simultaneously and fired a salvo, successfully depleting the shield capacity of one of Fleet 4's improved frigates.

Fortunately, the fixed defense system deployed by Fleet 3 was not to be underestimated. The electromagnetic railguns, which reacted the fastest, opened fire. The massive number of railguns fired only three salvos, which penetrated the shields of two small ships and significantly reduced the shield capacity of the frigate.

The intense defensive firepower prevented it from deactivating its shields and using its optical cloaking system to leave the battlefield.

Upon seeing this, the army officer in charge of harassing Team 4 decisively ordered the fleet to retreat. After firing a round of smoke grenades, they withstood the enemy's intercepting fire and withdrew.

After the attacking alien fleet withdrew, the commander of Team 4 did not let his guard down and continued to keep the long-range electromagnetic cannons of the fixed access system on alert. Only the electromagnetic cannons that were in direct contact with Team 3 were allowed to launch an attack.

Subsequently, the assault fleet belonging to Team 4, which had been roaming outside, simultaneously activated its optical stealth system and moved towards the flank and rear of Team 3.

Using the time gained by their fixed defensive weapons, Team 4 quickly regrouped and launched a counterattack against the approaching Team 3.

However, this time both sides were somewhat restrained in their battle, focusing more on finding an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow and seeking a fighting style that minimized their own damage.

But by then, the vanguard fleet of Team One, consisting of a stealth reconnaissance ship, an assault ship, and an improved frigate, had arrived on the battlefield.

Thanks to the stealth reconnaissance ship's capabilities, Olivia quickly located all the fixed weapons.

Subsequently, 48 heavy self-propelled torpedoes were launched from the hangar of the improved frigate. After leaving the ship, these torpedoes entered a stealth state, flying forward only using small concealed nozzles mounted at the stern.

Subsequently, 48 heavy self-propelled torpedoes were launched from the hangar of the improved frigate. After leaving the ship, these torpedoes entered a stealth state, flying forward only using small concealed nozzles mounted at the stern.

Furthermore, to avoid attracting attention, these self-propelled torpedoes use only optical guidance systems, abandoning the use of radar guidance systems.

Meanwhile, after receiving the message from the vanguard fleet, Olivia breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed.

Then, she squinted and carefully observed the formation of Team 3.

"Only a standard assault fleet was left as rearguard? Hmm? The alien ships are still there?"

At this moment, the flagship's main fleet was circling around the outer edge of the asteroid belt and silently entered the area of ​​Team 4.

Looking at the intelligence reports from the front lines, Olivia tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest as she pondered the next battle plan.

However, Olivia, who ranked first in both theory and practice, quickly came up with a suitable solution with minimal losses.

"The heavy frigate No. 1003 and the destroyer No. 2001 circled behind the alien fleet, used fire control radar to lock onto the alien ships, and forced them to attack the assault fleet that remained there."

"All other ships should activate camouflage mode and take cover nearby."

The two ships targeted by Olivia quickly broke away from the fleet and maintained their stealth systems as they sped toward their designated locations.

Soon, the two ships, traveling at full speed, arrived at the designated location. After locating the alien ships, they activated their fire control radars and locked onto them.

The army officer in charge of harassing Team 4 was supposed to pretend he couldn't hear the radar alarm and wait for an opportunity.

Seeing their lack of tact, Oliviya ordered the ships to move forward and commanded ships 1003 and 2001 to attack the enemy's main ship.

Two high-speed armor-piercing high-explosive shells struck the shields of the enemy fleet's flagship, causing its already insufficient shield capacity to drop to a dangerous level.