Interstellar Super Planter

Chapter 1132 The Battle in the Cold Night

The deputy carefully reviewed the images sent back by the detector and found nothing unusual.
He said with displeasure, "What knowledge can a mercenary group composed of space pirates have? All they do is boast and brag. Do they really think we will protect them every time? If it weren't for the orders from above, we would have sent them to the front lines when we encountered the Zerg. After killing a few land-based Zerg, they started to become arrogant and disregard military discipline."

The officer didn't respond. He was the commander of this mission and couldn't be careless during the mission. He also needed to carefully verify Leng Ye's message before responding.
His reply to Ye Zhi Qiu was, "Our ship's detectors have checked and found no abnormalities ahead. You..."

Before he could finish speaking, the military's detection system sounded an alarm, reporting the presence of Zerg on the planet ahead.

"Sir, there really are Zerg!!" the adjutant exclaimed from the side.

"Expand the search area, ascertain the exact number of Zerg, warships slow down, everyone prepare for battle..."

The commander of the escort ship remained calm and composed, and quickly issued orders. They had encountered the Zerg many times before, and they would wipe out a batch of them each time.
The Zerg that have left the main army are not difficult to eliminate. Even if the Zerg generals are eliminated, it will only consume more energy. If that doesn't work, send out a squad of mech pilots to quickly wipe them out.

Humanity's greatest fear is being besieged by a large Zerg army. Warships are easily captured by the Zerg. Fortunately, this is the rear, so no matter how many Zerg there are, they cannot form a swarm of Zerg.

Upon detecting the Zerg, the fleet slowed down and came to a stop, otherwise it would have made contact with the Zerg very soon. Several escort ships surrounded the hospital ship and transport ship, preparing for battle.

The Violet probe also detected traces of the Zerg. The people in the cockpit showed no surprise whatsoever. Wasn't it normal for Zerg to appear? Miss Su had already said so!

Ye Zhi Qiu received the attack order, quickly got into position, and began issuing commands according to the familiar procedure.

There are several scenarios for conducting space warfare; in large-scale battles, only the flagship is responsible for command.

The battle before us is a typical small-scale skirmish, but there are many ways to use it, which is also suitable for Ye Zhi Qiu, who comes from a mercenary background, to command.

Leng Ye has hundreds of warships, including both large and small ones. It takes experience and skill to integrate these warships of different types and combat capabilities into a unified whole and unleash their full combat power.

Su Qing and Bai Qian stopped meditating. It was Ye Zhi Qiu's first time fighting independently, so they had to keep an eye on him. Even if it was just a single insect general and nearly ten thousand insect soldiers, they couldn't be careless.

Ye Zhi Qiu was completely unburdened, fighting however he pleased. What was he afraid of? Even if the Queen Worm came, Miss Su would handle it. As for the other Zerg, as long as the warship cannons could kill them, he would relentlessly unleash firepower to annihilate them.

In the cockpit of the frigate, the officer could clearly see the battle between the Cold Night Mercenary Group and the Zerg through the light screen;
Hundreds of Zerg were wiped out cleanly and efficiently. The mercenary group's battle formation was so disciplined that it was like a cohesive unit. Of course, there were flaws, but they did not detract from the overall success. After all, they were mercenaries, not space pirates, and their military foundation was not strong. This achievement was beyond his expectations.

The adjutant beside him clicked his tongue in amazement, "Not bad. Although it's still a bit lacking, it's already comparable to a regular military fleet. It's just that the equipment is not good enough. Otherwise, those few hundred Zerg could have been wiped out in one sweep. It can achieve both offense and defense. It seems that the idea above might be feasible."

As soldiers, they desperately wanted mercenaries to be of great use. The front lines were constantly under strain, and without sufficient manpower, no legion could withstand the pressure. Replacing legions with new ones or withdrawing them did not solve the fundamental problem.

This is a life-or-death battle between humans and the Zerg. If they retreat, it's like handing countless civilians behind them over to the Zerg. But the reality is that the number of soldiers is dwindling while the number of Zerg is increasing. No one dares to predict how long the defense line can hold out!
The soldiers on the escort transport ships understood this even more deeply. The intervals between fleet departures were constantly shortening, and the hospital ships were always fully loaded with wounded soldiers, transporting them back to the rear. If there weren't many wounded, the hospital ships wouldn't need to make any round trips. And this only included transporting the seriously wounded and incapacitated soldiers back to the rear. Anyone with minor injuries who was still capable of fighting remained on the front lines, ready to engage in battle at any time.

Ye Zhi Qiu kept his eyes fixed on the screen, not letting his guard down despite easily eliminating a squad of Zerg. Su Qing had said there were several waves of Zerg, and one Zerg general had not yet appeared.

In the past, transport fleets would quickly eliminate any Zerg they encountered and leave without causing further trouble. Their mission was to transport supplies and the wounded, not to wipe out the Zerg.

Today, in order to test the strength of the Cold Night Mercenary Group, we were delayed for a little while.

The probes successively detected several Zerg squads, and the frigate commander ordered Ye Zhi Qiu to continue the attack.

Let's first assess the combat strength of the Cold Night Mercenary Group. If it's not up to par, we'll have Ye Zhi Qiu withdraw and let him take over. Dealing with this small number of Zerg won't be a problem.
The return trip wasn't too rushed, but it couldn't be delayed too long either. The wounded on the medical ship couldn't afford any more time; ten minutes was the maximum.

After receiving the order, Ye Zhiqiu changed formation and charged towards another group of Zerg. The brilliant annihilation battle just now did not make him complacent; there were still more Zerg waiting for him to eliminate.

Even if their warships are a bit lacking, the entire fleet can still easily handle a few hundred Zerg, so there's nothing to be complacent about.

He hoped that after a period of bloody battle, he could train these space pirates into an elite force and make some contribution to eliminating the Zerg. He did not want to be protected in the rear, witnessing countless soldiers fighting bravely and relentlessly against the Zerg, and seeing one vibrant life after another disappear. That feeling was too painful.

There was very little he could do on a large-scale battlefield, but that experience left him with a lingering sense of unease. He hadn't yet figured out why, but killing the insectoid race was his biggest goal for the future, and it aligned with Su Qing's wishes, so he would fight with all his might.

The previous battle had delayed them for a while, and all the Zerg had gathered together, led by a Zerg general, and were heading towards the human fleet.

Zerg charge at an extremely fast speed. Human warships are well-suited for long-range attacks, but in close combat they can only use short-range weapons, which are far less effective. Unless you have precise marksmanship and can hit the Zerg's joints, eyes, abdomen, or other vulnerable areas, you can at most injure but not kill the Zerg soldiers.
The Zerg generals have stronger defenses, so even though humans have powerful weapons like warships and cannons, they still need to send soldiers to fight the Zerg in close combat.

"All personnel prepare, firing ports are about to open, prepare to fire." The same voice broadcast rang out across all of Leng Ye's warships, signifying that the most important battle was about to begin.

The insect general had gathered about several thousand insectoids. In the past, transport ships would simply scatter them and pass through them without deliberately eliminating them all.
Today was an empty return voyage. The frigate commander wanted to see Leng Ye's strength, so he specially sent them into battle. Otherwise, he would have crushed them with a round of artillery fire long ago. But he did not expect that nearly 10,000 Zerg would gather.

Are the Cold Night Mercenary Group's space combat capabilities up to par? Will the Zerg break through the warship's defenses and inflict heavy casualties?

Even though he was a little worried, the officer remained calm and his gaze was cold. What did it matter if a few people died? Many soldiers died on the battlefield. Besides, those space pirates should have died long ago. They died fighting to kill the insectoids, so it was an honorable death for them.

The adjutant tried to speak several times, but was gestured by his eyes to keep watching.

Ye Zhi Qiu was not intimidated by the nearly ten thousand Zerg. He still issued orders in an orderly manner, and the personnel configuration on the warships changed formations according to the warship models. The formations for melee and ranged attacks were different.