Him and their stars

Colonel Yeager Soback's strength is actually not high on this ship, but after all, he is the only active soldier of the empire who has participated in the boss battle of the God of War Festival.

The heroic appearance during the battle was seen by audiences across the galaxy.

When the cannonball he fired penetrated the Diamond Dragon Turtle, many people who had been holding their breath finally felt relieved. More importantly, the colonel won a lot of fans for his fearless and neither humble nor arrogant performance in front of that murderous demon whose name cannot be mentioned... ah no, that god's chosen champion.

You know, the one whose name cannot even be mentioned, uh, the God's Chosen Champion, really killed the entire audience by himself, and also killed two of the Four Heavenly Kings, as well as Earl Remmen, Sir Elda, etc. A wise general and a strong hand. Many young astral knights carefully reviewed the scene at that time, and felt that if it were them, facing the God-chosen champion, and standing up straight with a tremor, they would have to do their best.

However, although Colonel Soback was weak in strength, he was able to argue his case in front of that man and try his best to maintain the dignity of the Empire and the Knights. Based on this alone, his magnanimity was much greater than that of the rest of us.

In addition, his actual combat experience is indeed very rich, and it is indeed unmatched by the children of top wealthy families who grew up in a greenhouse. So, after everyone's unanimous decision, the colonel, who originally just wanted to mess around with his seniority in this exercise, inexplicably assumed the role of Shameen's chief of staff.

Viscount Shameen really trusted this newcomer. He felt that the latter, who was a junior officer in the New World, should be able to bring something different to the stagnant Knights.

Faced with the reminder from the "Chief of Staff", Viscount Shameen explained in detail: "Admiral Farrell is a meticulous person and cannot leave us a big loophole. They will definitely deploy defenses on the Sarna planet. Yes, but the number of knights that can be stationed here must be limited. The red side needs to attack our planet fortress group head-on, and it also needs extraordinary combat power."

"Yes, so they will definitely take all precautions to the extreme based on their limited strength. And since we are attacking by surprise, time is actually on the other side." Colonel Soback hesitated for a moment, as if he had just made up his mind. He made up his mind and said seriously: "Your Excellency, if the war situation is unfavorable, we must have a second plan. Therefore, I have formulated a backup plan in the past few days, please review it."

After all, Colonel Soback came from a formal military academy, and he was considered a hard-working academic, and his staff work was very professional.

The plan he devised was certainly not a genius idea. To put it bluntly, if one's side fails to attack the enemy and cannot achieve a breakthrough within 48 hours, there is a possibility of being surrounded and annihilated by enemy reinforcements, and the side needs to evacuate the battlefield immediately. At that time, the fleet needs to leave the Sarna system and go to the DS-124 system beyond the three jump channels to stand by while the entire army repairs and looks for fighters.

This is an uninhabited galaxy, but it has a natural ice crystal asteroid belt where it can hide itself, and there are also many available military resources there. Up to now, there are still many unmanned mining machines in operation.

"Although D124 is an unmanned galaxy, its location is still important. It is located right in the center of the battlefield, so we can choose the target to attack based on the changes in the real-time battlefield."

Seeing that everyone had listened, he continued: "I have prepared a lot of production equipment in advance and have already sent it to the ship. The unmanned mining machines in the asteroid belt can also be used by us. Ship materials, energy packages and artillery shells There will be no shortage of them, so that we can continue fighting for a long time. As long as we still exist, we can constitute a natural deterrent to any tactical node of the red side, and even have the possibility of reversing the situation of the war. Existence is everything, everything For the sake of existence!”

Strictly speaking, Soback's words somewhat sounded like he was predicting victory before he expected defeat, which was quite inconsistent with the aesthetics of the imperial army. For thousands of years, they have always carried out the behavior of advancing without retreating, being invincible, and smashing through the universe if they have an iron head.

Immediately at the scene, several young knights made dissatisfied scoldings. They don’t understand the strategic wisdom of “existence is everything and everything is for existence”.

A flush flashed across Colonel Soback's face, and his fists hidden under the table clenched secretly. He really wanted to fight back, but considering that no matter his family background or hard power, he was no match for these young men, he still put on an impeccable business smile on his face and tilted his head slightly. Head tilted.

Anyway, when he was serving in the colony, he was often bullied by the larger leaders. This level of civility and self-cultivation are only basic skills.

He didn't speak. Since I couldn't yell back, of course I didn't know what to say. However, in the eyes of several rational officers at the scene, he suddenly became a bit free and magnanimous, "Those who know me know that I am worried".

"Shut up! This is a military meeting! This is not some brothel where you get drunk, curse and fight!"

Viscount Shameen's prestige among the young knights has always existed. With a shout, these knights immediately shut up.

He expressed his apology to Colonel Soback again with his eyes, and then opened the other party's plan. As a fourth-ring psyker, he has a quick mind and can certainly read things faster. He read through the more than ten pages of the plan in a few minutes. He felt that it made sense and could be used as a supplement to his own battle plan.

However, this kind of method of protecting ships, avoiding battles, observing secretly, and farming at the same time, always feels like I have encountered it somewhere.

"Did you...did you learn this from that person?" Viscount Shameen's expression was a little stiff.

Colonel Soback was silent for a few seconds, and then, as if with some heavy consciousness, he said righteously: "That man's fighting method is indeed suitable for us now. If you have any questions, I am willing to Take all responsibility.”

"No, I'm not blaming you. It's not your turn to bear the responsibility." Viscount Shameen shook his head, a trace of shame flashed across his face: "Obviously I was the one who defeated him. We should work harder to learn all his strengths, but it is still difficult to overcome the mental obstacle. Sure enough, it is still because of my lack of practice! Yeager, I am indeed not as good as you in terms of measurement."

Soback looked at Shameen who was beginning to reflect on himself, and felt that he was almost blinded by the light of his noble soul.

The other party is obviously such a genius, but he still has such awareness and heart. It really makes ordinary people like me jealous even if they want to.

"Baron Soback, please don't restrain your wisdom in the future!"

I, a newcomer who has just joined, am actually so valued by the leader of the Four Heavenly Kings? Isn’t this appropriate for the future of the Knights? Colonel Soback felt that he could already see the stairs leading to the pinnacle of life, so he quickly held the other person's hands and said with full emotion: "Just do what you want."

In this way, the small fleet carrying more than 200 astral knights changed its direction and began to sail towards the direction of the Sarna galaxy.

At this time, there were still four hours before the official start of the exercise. Most of the arrangements for the red and blue sides have actually been completed, and they are just waiting to start the first round of tentative attacks.

Admiral Farrell, who was about to leave the Lion's Den Fortress aboard the Titan ship Aurora Goddess, the flagship of the red team, and rush to the frontline system. However, before boarding the ship, he was intercepted by another commander of the red team, a knight of the Astral Knights. Count Theodoro shouted.

"Planet Sarna may be a flaw." The Knight Commander said.

"Yes, a fleet can bypass the frontal battlefield and directly attack the Lion's Den Fortress. However, in order to achieve the purpose of a surprise attack, the fleet must have a certain scale. I have already arranged the gravity wells on both sides of the Sarna system in advance. By attacking the mine group, they can delay their attack route," said Admiral Farrell.

In addition, the blue side is already at a disadvantage in terms of fleet. If it really uses a large fleet to conduct a detour and surprise attack, there will definitely be a gap in the frontal battlefield. Admiral Farrell wished the other party would do this.

"What if it's a small fleet?" the knight commander asked again.

Admiral Farrell was startled for a moment, and then realized that the small fleet the other party was talking about must be referring to the surprise attack force composed of psykers. This is a bit of a headache. Admiral Farrell himself is not a psyker, but he also knows that the combat effectiveness of these extraordinary beings is really difficult to predict using his common sense as a mortal.

One or two hundred people train countless elite psychic warriors, and then equip them with heraldic machines. It is really possible to suppress a Titan ship, a giant planet fortress, or even an inhabitable planet with hundreds of millions of people and millions of garrison troops. of.

"Tsk, that's really troublesome." The gray-haired, thin General Farrell pressed his temple: "However, when the exercise begins, our military strength will have a certain advantage. How can you conclude that, Will the other party use their precious Astral Knights for such an uncertain surprise attack?"

Admiral Farrell did have some doubts.

You know, as the first knight commander of the Astral Knights, Count Theodoro has always been regarded as the candidate for the next leader, and he has never disappointed. But he has always played the role of the double-flowered red stick of the empire. His personal strength is trustworthy, and he can indeed perfectly play the image of the patron saint in the minds of the people, but he has never had any outstanding performance in the art of war. .

The knight commander probably knew his shortcomings, but he didn't feel offended at all, so he said solemnly: "Because that person is in Sarna."

"that person?"

"Yes, that person! The newly elected champion that I personally invited." There was a self-deprecating smile on the knight commander's face: "My friend told me that he is on the Sarna planet now, and he is still He chose it himself. If Sarna is not important, why did he choose it?"

"Ah, this..." Admiral Farrell wanted to laugh a little, thinking that if it were someone else who gave this reason, he would definitely think that the other person was playing a trick on him, and he would be dragged out and killed on the spot.

"That person may be the most dangerous enemy of the empire in the future, but I must also admit that this is also the most talented young man I have ever seen. Therefore, I am willing to believe in his intuition. The other party will definitely pass through the Sarna galaxy. Launch a surprise attack on us," the count said. He immediately felt that he had spoken too slowly and was not in line with his model of a gentle and courteous knight, so he added: "At least, this possibility is very high! He is also a psyker and will never let go of close range. An opportunity to learn about the performance of our heraldic machines and the tactics of the psykers."

Doesn't this mean that the effect is the cause? Although Admiral Farrell couldn't help but think so, he also knew that the metaphysical manifestations of psykers were not once or twice, and he would rather believe this kind of thing.

However, Admiral Farrell still thought this situation was particularly funny, so he laughed frankly: "We people actually have to use the locations of members of foreign observation groups to formulate tactics? Is this considered cheating? "

"No, it's just making full use of our human resources." The knight commander said in a matter-of-fact tone.

This is the Star Knight! O glorious and noble patron saint of the empire! It’s true that I can’t not love it! Admiral Farrell suppressed laughter while quickly turning his head to calculate the current situation between the enemy and ourselves:

"In front of our army, there are more than a hundred space fortresses to gnaw at."

The implication is that the extraordinary combat power he currently has in his hands is also stretched thin.

"I understand. When I was formulating the frontline strategy plan, I also participated in the whole process. Although I didn't help much, I still understand the details of the combat power of both sides." Theodoro shrugged self-deprecatingly.

Admiral Farrell could only quickly express that you were being too modest. He actually had some respect for Count Theodoro.

This kind of superman, who can literally ride over a million on his own, is the greatest partner as long as he has the self-awareness to not interfere with his command in the "secular" sense.

"I know that all our combat power must be used on the edge. It is really difficult to save free power." Theodoro thought for a moment: "So, I will go to Sarna in person. trip."

"...It's too exaggerated." Admiral Farrell pressed his temple again, and couldn't help but mourn for the blue team's (possible existence) surprise attack force on the opposite side. Although he is an ordinary person, he also knows what the concept of a seven-ring psyker is.

In addition, does this mean that the big one bullies the small ones? Is it too ungrateful? Moreover, it does not meet the purpose of the exercise!

"I remember that you explained it from the beginning. You will only be responsible for commanding your own knights and will not take action yourself."

"Yes. So this time when I go to Sarna, I will not take action personally. I will only provide certain psychic support to our garrison. If so, Viscount Shamaine can still win, then the future of the Knights will be That’s what’s worth entrusting to him.”

Admiral Farrell nodded slightly. He is actually not very interested in the future of your knights, but he also knows that Viscount Shameen also had excellent grades when he was an auditor at the Naval University. It would be a pity to just become the next Theodoro.

"Speaking of which, the divinely chosen champion from Earth was actually invited by me personally, but I have never met him. This actually shows that the Knights lack the etiquette of hospitality. Moreover, Dan Tai Jing is also in Sarna now, which makes it even more worthwhile." The knight commander paused and then said: "As for the frontline command of our knights, you can leave it to Sir Nalunga."

Admiral Farrell nodded, but his expression was a little distressed, as if to say, "Who, I haven't heard of this name."

Theodoro said: "He is my adjutant and disciple, a knight from the Knights, and a lieutenant colonel of the Imperial Stormtroopers. This kid is not well-known, and his fighting talent is only mediocre, but his tactical sense is top-notch. Don't worry. , I will let him hold my sword as an agent, and the knights will obey his command. He will be a useful field officer, and you can trust him."

Admiral Farrell smiled: "Very good, what I need is your words."

At this time, he felt that it was a good thing that Theodoro left. It was easier to command an unknown knight than to command a first knight.