Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 890 The battle begins!
Sub-level stargate has been deployed.

The warships of the Feiling Fleet began to pass through the sub-level star gates on a large scale and arrived at the Axs galaxy.

At the same time, the Imperial Fleet and Mullen's fleet also crossed the seventh planet one after another, blocking the route into the Axes system.

At this moment when both sides were increasing their military strength, small-scale reconnaissance and friction continued to break out in the space between the two.

Although the Imperial Fleet was in the suppressed position for a long time in these frictions, they gradually figured out the performance of Dragon Shadow.

“This doesn’t feel good!”

Shiratori Kujuku, one of the generals of the Muren, has a good relationship with Tsukio Omi Motoichirō, the commander of the Muren.

However, faced with the constant suppression and even complete defeat in small-scale conflicts, Shiratori Kyuju didn't have much energy to discuss the topic of exciting the Steel Man with Tsukiochi Genichirō.

"It's not good indeed. The enemy's machine is beyond our expectations. Not only does it have the ability to transform, but it also has shield technology that we cannot understand for the time being."

After returning from the home planet of the Ax Empire, Yuechen Genichirō set about asking Mulian's technical staff to analyze the performance demonstrated by Longying.

Unfortunately, no matter how many methods and tactics the Imperial Fleet and Mulian tried, they were still unable to shoot down even a single Dragon Shadow, let alone capture a Dragon Shadow and its pilot.

The only thing that can be obtained is the few pieces of debris that occasionally fall from the dragon shadow during fierce battles on the battlefield full of debris.

However, apart from being able to detect an unknown special alloy made with a certain technology, there are no more useful clues.

"What exactly is that shield? An energy shield? A phase transfer field?"

Shiratori Jiujiu didn't quite understand why Longying's shield was always in an expanded state, but it did not affect Longying's offensive ability at all.

According to common sense, another disadvantage of maintaining the energy shield for a long time is that it will put the body's power reactor in a long-term load state, which will in turn affect the subsequent combat effectiveness.

However, not only did this not happen to Longying, but the energy weapon output capability it possessed was at a high level of combat capability.

"It shouldn't be a phase transfer field."

Tsukiochirou shook his head.

"Otherwise, our technicians will definitely be able to recognize it in a short time. Therefore, according to the intelligence shared by the Ax Empire, I am afraid that the enemy we are facing is an alien fleet from other galaxies. An alien fleet with top technology that we can't imagine."

There was a hint of solemnity in Yuechen Genichirō's eyes.

"Send an order to reduce the frequency of small-scale conflicts. The entire fleet begins to gather its forces and conduct maintenance. We strive to complete the reorganization of the fleet in the shortest possible time."

Shiratori Jiujiu showed joy on his face.

"Are you finally going to have a big fight?"

"Yes. There is no point in continuing like this. From now on, the only way is to decide the outcome in a fair fight on the battlefield."

At a command from Genichirō Tsukiochirō, the Muren Fleet, which was originally slightly behind the Ax Empire's space fleet, began to accelerate forward and moved towards the front battlefield from the right wing.

This scene allowed the MACROSS Musashi, which was firmly positioned in front of the sub-level star gate, to be successfully captured.

"Report! The Jupiter Lizard fleet has begun to move from the enemy's right flank, predicting its final position and entering the front battlefield."

With his eyes slightly closed, Musashi briefly reported on the dynamics of the front-line battlefield, while also mapping the real-time dynamics of the battlefield on the main screen.

"Yes, it's going according to our prediction. Due to the information asymmetry between the two sides, the Mulian Fleet seems to want to obtain intelligence from us through its own actions."

After thinking for a while, Lisa Kujo input a new combat order into the tactical system. "Arzenal Battalion, retreat, resupply and rest. In three hours, carry out the next round of combat missions."

"Edora First Air Combat Squadron, Second Air Combat Squadron, attack! Meet the enemy head-on."

"Flame Crystal's First Air Combat Squadron, cooperate with Edora's two air combat squadrons to flank the enemy from the left and right flanks, attack!"

"Yes!"

At Lisa Kujo's command, Jill, who still had enough strength to continue fighting, immediately called together his teammates and began to retreat steadily, allowing the friendly forces that followed to take over the gap in the defense line formed by the retreat of the Arzenal Battalion.

"Hmm? The fighter planes retreated?"

Tsukiochirou's eyes flashed as he keenly caught this movement.

"Did the energy run out?"

Shiratori Jiujiu clapped his hands, thinking that he seemed to have caught Long Ying's weakness.

"I'm afraid that mysterious machine won't be able to hold out in such a long battle."

"It's very likely. In the battle just now, those mysterious machines bravely responded to our attack with a one-to-ten attitude. In such a fierce confrontation, no matter how much energy we have, we can't sustain it for long."

Tsukio Omi Genichirō also somewhat agreed with Shiratori Kyuju's speculation.

At the same time, he also saw that as the Arzenal Battalion retreated, more dragon shadows appeared and took over the defensive line vacated by the Arzenal Battalion.

"It seems that the other side is preparing to break through our defense line."

"Forecaster. Aren't you afraid that the enemy's defense will collapse?"

Sergei had no objection to the retreat of the Arzenal Squadron, but was somewhat puzzled by the fact that the three air combat squadrons of Adora and Yan Jing were dispatched together.

According to the current combat plan, there is no need to mobilize such a large force to launch an attack.

"No. It's just sharpening the knife."

Kujo Lisa smiled slightly.

"Commander Sergei, you are more familiar with the strength of Eidora and the Flame Crystal Air Combat Group than I am. The ones they sent out are not autonomous weapons that will have any emotional fluctuations."

Sergei was silent for a moment, then sighed.

"I was careless. Indeed, Long Ying's excellence made me ignore the current situation of Eidora and Yan Jing's air combat squadrons. The performance of the aircraft is not the key to victory or defeat. The key to victory or defeat is the people, the pilots."

"Unfortunately, although the Air Combat Teams of Eidora and Yanjing have excellent machines like the Dragon Shadow, their pilots do not have the combat experience of fighting on the battlefield like the pilots of the Arzenal Team."

"This whetstone is really well-timed!"

At the same time, He Ming, who was far away on the Qihang Star, also received a battle report from the front line of the Axes galaxy.

"King Kong. Lisa's battle plan has entered a stalemate. Special assault fleet, enter the first level combat state, and launch the first round of jumps!"

"Understood! Special assault fleet, enter level one combat status! First round of jump, begin!"

(End of this chapter)