The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2428: Battle of Two Heroes (Part )

2429: Battle of Two Heroes (Part )

In the desolate space between the Isol Galaxy and the Palin-Minor Galaxy, this extremely brutal battle is intensifying.

The Titan battleship USS Divine showed its might on the battlefield. Its 12 sets of high-energy laser arrays were like 12 sickles of death reaping lives, reaping the lives of countless Galactic Empire Navy soldiers.

Although Severance Tann now has only a few warships under her command, she still tries her best. On the one hand, she moves the severely damaged warships of the First Fleet under the cover of the Titan battleships, and then lets these warships start their hyperspace engines as soon as possible and return to the Isol galaxy.

On the other hand, Severance Tann was very accurate in targeting those equally damaged Imperial warships! She ordered the Titan battleship, the Divine Envoy, to concentrate its firepower to destroy those warships that had been damaged in the previous battle. It is better to cut off one finger than to injure ten fingers, and if a large number of casualties were caused in a short period of time, it would also be a fatal blow to the morale of the Galactic Empire Navy soldiers.

Less than 20 minutes after the battle began, the Titan battleship USS Angelus had destroyed 4 Imperial-class Star Destroyers, 2 Aquitens-class light cruisers, and 7 Carrack-class light cruisers.

Thrawn also responded tit for tat, he ordered the Leela Executor-class Super Star Destroyer to keep advancing, and at the same time concentrated all his firepower on the Titan battleship Aegis. He did not let the damaged battleships retreat, but directly put on an indomitable attitude. If the Aegis continued to ignore the Leela, then the Leela would rather fight until it was severely damaged, and drag the Titan battleship into the water!

The firepower of the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer is also very terrifying, with 2000 quad-mounted medium multi-purpose turbolaser cannons, 4 twin-mounted heavy turbolaser cannons, 2000 proton torpedo launchers, 250 heavy ion cannons and 250 point defense laser weapons. If you are targeted by an Executor-class Star Destroyer, you will be bombarded with firepower like raindrops, and you will be torn into pieces by tens of thousands of turbolasers in a short period of time.

Severance Tann has now given it her all. She no longer cares about strategies or tactics. All she wants is to rely on the invincible combat power of the Titan battleship Archangel to directly destroy Thrawn's fleet!

After noticing the approach of the Leela, Tann decisively ordered four consecutive salvos at the Leela! Compared to the seemingly imposing attack of the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer, the high-energy laser array of the Titan battleship of the God-Envoy was much more low-key. Each irradiation lasted only a few tenths of a second, and the lasers emitted were almost undetectable. If you look at it with the naked eye, it is even difficult to detect its attack.

However, from the violent flickering on the shield of the Leela Super Star Destroyer, it can be seen that even the Executor-class cannot withstand the continuous attack of the Titan battleship Angel of Fortune for a long time!

Thrawn began to have the Leela and other warships attack alternately. When the Leela's deflector shield could no longer hold up, he would send other Imperial-class Star Destroyers to take over, giving the Super Star Destroyer time to recycle its shield.

But every time this happens, it means that at least two or three Imperial-class Star Destroyers will be severely damaged or even sunk by the USS Angel!

From the beginning of the siege of the First Fleet until now, Thrawn has lost more than 50 Imperial-class Star Destroyers, as well as more than 400 light cruisers and frigates of various types. This is equivalent to one-fifth of his force!

In the case of a surprise attack and an ambush, such losses are not good to look at. This also fully demonstrates the generation gap in warship technology between the Galactic Empire and the Kingdom of Dawn, especially the Revelation-class battleships and the Titan battleships of the Revelation. Even with Thrawn's superb command art, the only thing he can do is to keep sending Imperial-class Star Destroyers to fill in.

Because in many cases, those locked Imperial-class ships couldn't even retreat! As long as they dared to turn around in front of the Divine Revelation-class battleships, their engines would be destroyed by a few shots in a minute, and then they would be taken away directly by a few rounds of salvos!

Thrawn even believed that if the Super Star Destroyer Leela did not participate in the battle, with his current force, which was six times the number of the First Fleet, he would probably have to lose at least one-third of his warships before he could finally win.

It was also easy for him to come to the conclusion that if the number of Divine Revelation-class battleships increased in the future, once more than 20 Divine Revelation-class battleships appeared in a certain star sector, then the Empire would not have any star sector-level force that could resist!

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"We have discovered the Empire's special warships, General Tann." Admiral Trench came to Severance Tann, who was concentrating on commanding the battle, and said in a deep voice: "Four strange Imperial-class Star Destroyers. Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk..."

Severance Tann looked at the holographic battle star map, nodded and said, "I just noticed the difference in the appearance of these warships. What are they used for?"

"Our technicians have located the source of gravity. It has been confirmed that it is these four warships. Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk..." Trench said, "Destroy them, and our beacon will be effective."

Severance Tann looked at the holographic combat star map and hesitated.

Because those four strange Imperial-class Star Destroyers were located in four directions of the battlefield, and were all under heavy protection by Imperial warships.

Admiral Trench was also thinking about countermeasures. He shook his head and said, "If we launch an assault, Thrawn will most likely annihilate the remaining First Fleet first. Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk... Moreover, we cannot confirm how effective it will be if we only destroy one of the ships."

Severance Tann looked at the star map and suddenly said, "No, there is a flaw. The special Star Destroyer on the right wing is guarded by only more than 20 frigates... During Thrawn's attack just now, the 10 Star Destroyers originally guarding there were transferred away."

"If it's Thrawn, this is most likely... a trap. Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Admiral Trench said.

Severance Tann sneered, "He is replicating a trap he used against Admiral Mal-Touk before. He has deployed at least 60 capital ships around here, aiming at this direction with long-range firepower. As long as we rush here, he will use that special Star Destroyer as the price and let us endure at least five salvos from 60 capital ships."

Admiral Trench shook his head. He also felt that this method was not feasible.

However, Severance Tann suddenly said, "But this is an opportunity! This deployment shows that Thrawn is also worried about our attack on the four special star destroyers!"

"Hmm...interesting thought," Admiral Trench said.

"Send an order to have the remaining warships of the First Fleet form a defensive formation. Two Divine Revelation-class battleships, follow our ship's footsteps and launch a surprise attack! Once one of the special star destroyers is destroyed, the warships of the First Fleet will retreat immediately!" Severance Tann's eyes became extremely sharp.

"Then we will be isolated and helpless for 30 minutes." Admiral Trench stroked his claws and made a clicking sound.

"But in 30 minutes, we will get a new force." Severance Tann said in a deep voice.

"Hmm..." Admiral Trench did not speak. He was lost in thought about this gamble-like tactic. Severance Tann said, "I am just informing you of this. Execute it immediately!" She said the last sentence to the T-series tactical robot beside her.

"Roger!" The tactical robot responded immediately and made arrangements.

"Get ready, three-dimensional bomb. Tsk tsk tsk tsk... give Thrawn a little surprise." Admiral Trench finally agreed to the plan. "This will buy us more time. Tsk tsk tsk tsk..."

After deciding on the next tactic, under the command of Severance Tann, the Titan battleship of the God's Envoy immediately began to turn. At the same time, the two God-Revelation-class battleships also accelerated forward, hiding their bodies behind the huge disc in front of the Titan battleship of the God's Envoy, one above and one below.

Since the firepower of the Prophet-class battleship is arranged on both sides, such a formation can allow the front of the battleship to be covered by the Prophet Titan battleship, while also being able to exert its own firepower on the side.

The remaining warships of the First Fleet began to shrink their formation, preparing to seize the opportunity to evacuate from the battlefield.

The Titan battleship God's Envoy did not attack the seemingly weakly defended right wing. Instead, she went the other way and headed for the left wing where Thrawn had deployed the most defenses! In this direction, more than 40 capital ships were protecting one of the Interdictor-class Star Destroyers.

This seemed like an extremely crazy move, but Severance Tann, who was directing the operation, coldly issued an order, "Phenomenon generator, start."

"Yes! The phenomenon generator is activated!" An officer on the other side immediately stood at attention and saluted.

Behind the officer were five operators who immediately began operating on their consoles, inputting parameters and turning on switches and circuit breakers at various levels. As row after row of indicator lights lit up, a buzzing sound began to come from inside the entire battleship.

At this time, some subtle changes seemed to have occurred in the area of ​​the battlefield.

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"General! The enemy Titan battleships are beginning to advance!" Thrawn's adjutant, Rell Benting, shouted, "They abandoned all battleships except the two Revelation-class battleships and began to attack our Interdictor-class Star Destroyers!"

Thrawn showed a cold smile. He shook his head and said, "It seems that Severance Tann intends to let those damaged warships retreat as soon as possible, and then break through with the Titan warships, destroy one of the Interdictors, and open a gap. In this way, the artificial gravity well we deployed will have a flaw, allowing her reinforcements to arrive as soon as possible."

Leir Benting frowned and said, "Compared to attacking the Super Star Destroyer Lila or defending on the spot, Tann's choice is the only way to break the deadlock. We... don't seem to have any other options."

His subtext is actually very clear, that is, Tann is now directly relying on the performance advantage of the Titan battleship, the Envoy of God, to crush the Imperial Fleet. Such a simple and crude method actually hits the weak spot of the Imperial Fleet!

Thrawn said, "Does Tann think that she is gambling with this move? No... In fact, deep down in her heart, she still chooses to be conservative."

"General?" Leir Benting was a little confused.

Thrawn shook his head and said, "If it were me, I would have used the doomsday weapon to bombard the Interdictor-class Star Destroyer as soon as I discovered its existence. Then I would have relied on the cover of other warships and the powerful defense capabilities of the Titan warships to support the arrival of reinforcements. Unfortunately..."

His expression at the moment seemed to be one of genuine pity for Severance Tann. "She believed that the First Fleet fell into the trap due to her radical strategy, so she took it seriously and chose to proceed step by step. Now that she has discovered our weakness, she wants to break through in one fell swoop, but deep down she is still afraid of suffering more losses. She let the remaining First Fleet retreat and refused to use the doomsday weapon for this reason. So..."

He tapped the armrest of the chair. "She thinks I left the weakness of the right wing to her, so she should do the opposite and attack the left wing? No... My left wing is truly powerful. Send an order! The 7th Assault Fleet will immediately detour to the rear! The th Squadron will immediately attack the remaining enemy fleet! The Interdictor-class Star Destroyers will retreat, and the Leela Super Star Destroyer will block the front..."

A series of orders were issued, and the entire imperial fleet immediately began to change its formation in an orderly manner, as if being controlled by an invisible hand. Hundreds of warships moved in their respective directions, and soon formed a huge death net!

"This time, even if it's a Titan battleship, I will sink it for you to see!" Thrawn's eyes became sharp.

What gave him this confidence was the news that had just arrived 10 minutes ago - Dunn Wessex had led Palin Minor's defense fleet to repel Severance Tann's rearguard fleet, and he would be able to arrive here soon!

However, at this moment, the Super Star Destroyer Lila suddenly sent a message: [Unknown astronomical phenomenon detected! The intensity of cosmic radiation in this star region is increasing! ]

As a super star destroyer, the Leela has more complete functional departments, such as a team of astronomy experts.

"Astronomical phenomenon? Or the secret weapon of the Titan battleship?" Thrawn frowned.

The Lila quickly sent a reply, "From the performance point of view, compared with man-made weapons, it is closer to natural astronomical phenomena. But in fact, our ship's astronomy experts believe that this is most likely a weather controller acting on the space environment."

"What's the effect?!" Solon asked quickly.

[We are still analyzing. We can find that the increase in cosmic radiation intensity has increased the shield energy consumption of our warships by about 10%! ]

"General! This is true! I have received feedback from the shield control department!" Adjutant Leir Benting said anxiously.

But at this time, they no longer needed to analyze it. They only saw the Titan battleship God's Envoy suddenly flash a laser, and the Victory II-class Star Destroyer in front of it actually began to collapse and disintegrate! Then the second laser was fired, and the battleship immediately turned into a huge fireball! !

The laser of the Messenger of God has changed! From the previous invisible state, it has become a clear yellow beam! The power is probably also much higher!