Chapter 1130 High-speed evacuation operation (3)
The Swan is now on the side and rear of the Red Maple Republic Fleet, with a group of reinforcements from the Red Maple Republic Fleet behind it.
Going here can avoid the frontal battlefield, which is equivalent to a roundabout route.
As it happens, the Swan is not the only one who knows this roundabout way.
Space fighters and cruisers are actually of little use in such a long-range artillery battle with a large fleet.
After all, the cruiser's armor was too thin and it would have to kneel down if it couldn't withstand a few rounds, and the space fighter couldn't fly within the artillery distance between the two sides.
But whether it is useful depends on how it is used.
Since a frontal confrontation is not possible, we will go around from the side and behind, and we don't want to cause too much damage. As long as it can cause interference to the opponent's fleet, this is enough.
This was a standard operation, but both sides thought so, so they installed it in a roundabout way and started an air battle outside the artillery battle area.
The reason why Alyssa complains about Lady Luck being a bitch is because there are many circuitous routes for the two fleets, and the probability of collision is not high. Moreover, if you crash, just crash, and it happened to be blocked in the path of the Swan. superior.
Alyssa has begun to wonder if she is possessed by something dirty. Her recent luck has indeed been bad...
It was definitely too late to change the course now. Both sides had already discovered the approaching Swan. If they changed the course again, not to mention whether they would be chased or beaten, it would be a big circle.
The sooner we leave the battlefield now, the safer it will be. This delay is unacceptable.
There was no other way, Alyssa had no choice but to order:
"Recharge the main gun!"
The Swan was not only on the flank and rear of the Grand Fleet, but also on the flank and rear of this roundabout force.
If you can't defeat the large fleet, you can defeat a roundabout fleet composed of a few cruisers and mobile aircraft carriers.
If I can't beat the foreigners, why can't I beat you?
After entering the artillery range, the Swan immediately opened fire and attacked the Red Maple Republic's mobile aircraft carrier from the side and rear. As the distance gradually shortened, the accuracy of the artillery fire also gradually improved.
The mobile aircraft carrier that was suddenly hit immediately began to perform emergency evasion, and some cruisers began to turn around and target the Swan to fight back.
"Avoid navigation!"
The Swan was firing while blowing smoke, and was making a Z-shape to evade navigation. From the perspective of the Red Maple Republic cruiser, the Swan was shaking its head, and the huge smoke behind its butt made it difficult to see how big the Swan was.
The important thing is that they are not sure how big the Swan is. After all, if the absorber is turned on and the Swan is placed on the opponent's radar, the signal will be obviously deformed or even disappear.
Alyssa immediately connected to the hangar's communication:
"Prepare to attack!"
On the screen, Hall saluted Alyssa and said:
"As commanded, Captain, I can attack at any time, but Li Chengqi will need some time."
Alyssa's head hurt when she heard this.
"What did he do again?"
"It is said that I am changing my backpack. It will take a few minutes."
You usually run faster than anyone else when you're not allowed to go out. Now it's your turn to play and you can't get out?
You are really angry with me, right?
That's really not the case.
During the days when the Swan was at the base, Li Chengqi used his creative ability to make a new backpack. But it was not in a gravity environment at that time. Li Chengqi felt that there was a possibility of air combat in the atmosphere, so he put the new backpack on Aboard the Manta. This is why Li Chengqi can use the Manta to launch missile pods when intercepted by enemy aircraft during the ascent stage.
However, the performance of the Manta is not as good as that of the Lionfish, so now it is necessary to urgently change the backpack from the Manta to the Lionfish.
In fact, this operation is not very necessary. Even with the current armament of the Lionfish, it is enough to crush the space fighter with its body performance.
But does Li Chengqi care whether it is necessary or not?
Damn it, I'm just here to play space battles. Having fun is more important than anything else.
Others think that Li Chengqi is the machine soul of the Swan, and the machine soul will definitely obey the captain's orders, but this is actually wrong. Alyssa has no control over Li Chengqi at all.
It's one thing for me to help you, but it's not your business.
No wonder Alyssa’s head hurts.
Anyway, it was not the first or second time that Li Chengqi disobeyed orders. Alyssa decided to ignore it: "You attack first, fly with the Swan, and don't go too far."
"Yes, Captain, I promise to complete the mission."
Not long after, a space fighter jet set off from the hangar, passed over the bridge of the Swan, and flew on alert at the forefront.
At this time, the Swan is already very close to the opponent's ship. According to the current route, the Swan will pass through the lower left side of the opponent's cruiser and mobile aircraft carrier.
The Red Maple Republic Army also immediately dispatched space fighters and naval guns to intercept this light cruiser whose identity was unknown and which fired upon meeting.
The distance between the two sides got closer and closer, and soon the opponent's space fighter entered the range of the Swan's anti-aircraft gun.
For a time, the anti-aircraft guns all over the Swan's hull opened fire violently, sprinkling a dense barrage to meet the attack.
Hall is different from Li Chengqi. If Li Chengqi were replaced, there would be no warning flight. I would kill all the enemies, and there would be no need to protect the mothership.
Hall was very dedicated and circled around the Swan. He would only pursue enemy planes when he saw them trying to break through the anti-aircraft guns. It would be best if he could shoot them down. If he couldn't hit them, he would not chase them. As long as he could drive them away, it was not impossible.
At the same time, at this distance, the Swan's main and secondary guns had no time to rest and opened fire with all their strength.
As for the goal?
Hit whichever one is closest first.
Although the Swan is only a light cruiser and the smallest tonnage among battleships, it is also the weakest even among light ships.
However, after being strengthened by the royalists regardless of cost, the Swan is sure to win even if it takes on a high-speed destroyer that is two levels higher than itself. When faced with a cruiser, it can fight head-on even if it is one against three. As for the firepower of the mobile aircraft carrier, it is better than nothing. You can almost ignore it, just be careful not to let enemy planes fire a few void torpedoes at the Swan.
The cruiser closest to the Swan was the first to be unable to hold on, and its shield suddenly broke. It happened that the main gun was fully charged at this moment and struck a fatal blow.
The light spear cannon penetrated the upper half of the cruiser, including the front face and bridge, which were evaporated by the high-temperature beam in an instant, leaving a clear and large hole. Then the cruiser fell into uncontrollable fire and explosion. Escape pods large and small were launched.
After killing one of the ships, the Swan immediately turned its guns and aimed at the other cruiser blocking the mobile aircraft carrier.
At this time, through the glass of the bridge, you can clearly see farther away. The space fighters belonging to the Spinning Water Federation and the space fighters of the Red Maple Republic are strangling the main battlefield of the entanglement. The Swan's side and rear surprise attack It caused a lot of trouble to several ships of the Red Maple Republic.
And it was at this time that Alyssa, who was standing in front, saw a purple-red flash of light flash past from the right side of the bridge, and disappeared with a swish.
"The main and secondary guns are cooling down, and the anti-aircraft guns are maintaining firepower."
Alyssa immediately ordered the bombardment to stop. It was obvious that Li Chengqi was heading towards the formation composed of cruisers and mobile aircraft carriers. Naturally, there was no need to waste artillery shells and energy...
(End of chapter)