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Depth 60 · Astral Realm.

Coordinates: X-4260, Y1250, Z9820.

[Sword of Glory-class heavy cruiser] floats in an almost silent low-energy area.

This area of ​​space is extremely secretive and difficult to capture by conventional detection methods, but it also comes with the risk of unstable jumps.

The ship's hull was like a lurking giant, quietly blending into the silent void, with almost no physical phenomena leaving any traces here.

Half a month has passed since the first round of raids ended.

Of course, because this is a highly distorted area of ​​the [Ocean of Aether], the time count is no longer so specific and accurate.

Half a month is the time axis of this star realm, but in reality it is less than a day in the real world and the shallow world - in this twisted space, the flow of time is compressed, and the time difference between the outside world and the star realm makes these numbers almost no longer equivalent.

During this half month in the astral realm, time has passed in a completely different way, in stark contrast to the flow of time in the outside world.

The etheric timeline around Terra is usually counted using standard Terran time.

If we use the standard Terran day timeline, it has actually only been a day since the Courtyard raid on the Kresh Hub.

This also means that within the [Ocean of Ether], the transmission of messages is extremely slow. It can even be said that this inefficient transmission method is almost the "standard" for interstellar communications.

Half a month ago, Xia Xiu led the Sons of the Courtyard to launch the first raid on the Kresh Hub.

Half a month later, the Gis foreign base [Tunaras] most likely learned about the raid on the Kresh hub.

However, due to the time distortion characteristics of this area, from the moment they received the message, it would take at least half a month for the supporting fleet to arrive.

Therefore, the delay in void navigation and information transmission will make the time management of each mission execution complicated and inaccurate.

When directing a battle, commanders make arrangements based on the estimated time of arrival and the timing of enemy action, but flexibility and tolerance for time delays are very important.

In military tactics based on standard Terran time, commanders often arrange buffer periods in advance, such as delaying the scheduled time by a few days or weeks (calculated in standard Terran time) to cope with navigation uncertainties, and these time differences need to be compensated by strategic estimates and fleet adjustments.

In the Terra Lineage Forum, when mocking others for being out of date, people would say - the network you are using is connected to the etheric space, right?

At this moment, inside the bridge of the cruiser, Xia Zheng was sitting in front of the command desk. His eyes were cast on an email signal floating in the air. It was an email from the shapeshifter Henry Harding.

The arrival of this email means that their initial strategic goals have been achieved.

The email was transmitted via a special band, bypassing normal psychic communication channels, ensuring that the message would not be picked up by ordinary detectors.

"The Kresh Hub will never let go easily."

Xia Xiu was reading the emails while muttering to himself.

“This is the key node for them to enter the astral world. Without this folding area, the Gis people will face the dilemma of extending their route several times.

For them, losing Kresh would mean losing their fast connection to the entire astral plane."

Even though the Gis foreign base has received the news, it will take time for the support fleet to arrive, which means that the courtyard has enough time to prepare for the next step.

Once captured, the Kresh Nexus will serve as the Court's strongest bastion in the Astral Plane.

The courtyard must take it before reinforcements arrive, and then turn the Kresh hub into a military fortress of the courtyard, cutting off the route to the base camp of the Githian Queen Vlaakith, and laying the foundation for the subsequent capture of the ancient Githian city of [Tunaras].

Therefore, Xia Xiu must complete all deployments before their support arrives in order to firmly grasp the dominance of this star battlefield.

His thoughts were constantly turning, and at the same time, his golden eyes began to look at the intelligence collection results of the shapeshifter Henry in the past half month.

——Assassin's Court Report——

Recipient: His Excellency Hugh Abraham.

Sender: Henry Harding - (Midgard Court, Assassin's Court, Intelligence Officer)

Date: Astral Warp Time, Issue 534.

The Rt Honourable Hugh Abraham,

After a period of lurking and intelligence gathering, I have successfully infiltrated the Kresh hub and used the captured supply ship to blend into the Gisyan camp.

Because of your previous strategic cover and the [Fraudulent Meme Virus] you provided from the Central Containment Room of Heaven.

This allows us to use the logical loophole that "because of an emergency, we had to set sail urgently despite the severe shortage of personnel on the ship" as an excuse to explain the small number of people on board.

The following is my detailed intelligence report on the Kresh Nexus, including key information about its racial composition, fleet size, commander system, and defense measures.

Strategically located at the border of the Astral Plane and the Material Plane, the Kresh Hub serves as the military and resource center of the Githyan Empire.

Not only does it have rich [blue topaz veins], providing powerful psychic energy support for the Gis people, it also serves as a supply base for the expedition fleet, ensuring long-term combat power.

It is worth noting that [blue topaz] is a special etheric mineral vein that is extremely difficult to damage under normal physical conditions. Even high temperature, strong acid or strong radiation cannot affect its structure.

It can perfectly conduct energy, including electric current, mental fluctuations, and even some unknown cosmic radiation.

The mass of some [kyanite] samples appears to vary depending on the state of the observer, similar to the uncertainty phenomenon of quantum states.

I discovered that the [Mi-Go] hidden in the Kresh hub seem to be extremely dependent on this ore.

The power source of their biological aircraft [Insect-wing Aircraft] is most likely [blue topaz], because I found that some Gisyan settlements have been equipped with this type of biological aircraft, and they often feed them with crushed crystal powder.

The [Mi-Go] garrison base is also set up on the largest crystal mine in the hub and is highly protected by the Gis people.

I suspect that the [Mi-Go] have achieved a deep technological bond with the Githyans.

The above is the information I have been able to investigate regarding the [Mi-Go Tribe].

Next up is the racial and social report on the hub.

In the Kresh Hub, the Githyan make up the ruling class of the hub, managing all military operations, resource gathering, and technological development.

The slaves were mainly responsible for the mining and restoration of mineral veins and were under oppression for a long time.

[Valkaans] were once the natives of this astral plane. Like the vast majority of other races living in the astral plane, they possessed extremely high psychic potential.

Their psychic technology flourished for thousands of years (in astral time), but unfortunately their development was not oriented towards military applications.

After the invasion of the Githian, their civilization quickly collapsed, and many [Valkaans] were enslaved and became tools for the Githian to conquer other interstellar realms.

The Valkaan descendants are the descendants of these survivors. Although their psychic talents have declined, they still retain relatively strong "psychic resonance abilities" and limited "telepathy".

These descendants are humanoid in form, with dark blue or crystalline skin, pointed features, and eyes that often glow green or purple.

They are generally tall and thin, with slender but strong muscles.

The descendants of Valkaan have a very low social status. They are almost completely controlled by the Githyan people and become laborers and slaves in the mines.

The Githyans use their psionic resources to power the mining of minerals and other heavy labor.

Despite this, the Valkaan descendants have not completely lost the will to resist.

Most Valkaan spawn are forced to work within the kyanite mines, their psionic powers forced to speed up the mining of the ore, which is then passed on to the Githian for the production of psionic weapons, warships, and other military uses.

Their living conditions are extremely poor, and they lack adequate rest and food for a long time.

The Gisyans use mental interrogation and violent intimidation to ensure that slaves remain absolutely obedient to them.

Despite living in oppression, the rebellious spirit of the descendants of Valkaan has not been erased.

Through careful observation of the Valkaan descendants, I have confirmed that they have the potential for unity and resistance.

Although the Gisyan people have oppressed them through oppression and mental control to the point where they have almost lost all ability to resist, the fire within them still exists.

If properly guided, the Valkaan Scions are our greatest potential allies in the future, both within and beyond the Kresh Nexus.

It is recommended that you consider providing them with the necessary support, especially in terms of psychic interference and information infiltration.

If we can combine their forces, we will be able to create a breach in the Githian defenses.

Of course, all of this is based on your attitude towards them and their attitude towards the yard.

Next, allow me to continue to report to you on the hub's defense fleet, orbital defense system, and ground garrison.

The fleet deployment at the Kresh Hub is massive, consisting of multiple psychic frigates, psychic destroyers, supply vessels, and support ships.

Zelkas Tares (Centurion and Legion Commander) is the commander-in-chief of the Kresh Fleet, directly commanding approximately 32 combat-ready ships and responsible for maintaining the hub's defense and resource delivery.

The Gisyan psychic destroyers are the core defense line of the hub. There are 12 of them, and the longest flagship [Kresh] is 1,200 meters long.

They are designed with powerful psychic turrets and energy barriers, capable of precise long-range attacks, while having sufficient defense capabilities to resist external attacks. The psychic drive system inside the ship gives them strong maneuverability and stability in the deep space of the astral world.

Following closely behind are 19 Gisyan battle frigates equipped with psionic cannons. They are characterized by powerful firepower and high maneuverability, and are suitable for all-round combat.

These frigates are primarily used to intercept enemy fleets and suppress enemy ships through precision strikes.

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The last ship in the fleet is the Red Dragon Aerial Carrier, a strategic cruiser that can carry 100 Red Dragons. It is used to project air power and improve the fleet's mobile strike capability.

The Red Dragon Knights inside the mothership are responsible for air support and patrols. They are composed of 120 knights (the extra knights are reserve personnel). The red dragon ridden by each knight gives them unparalleled air superiority.

In addition, there are 4 supply ships that are responsible for providing resources and supplies to the fleet.

They are responsible for the fleet's continued combat capability, ensuring the stability of supply lines, and are able to carry a large amount of repair equipment to repair damaged warships.

The most special thing is that the Kresh Hub has deployed four psychic cruisers. These ships are not only equipped with psychic jammers, but can also interfere with the enemy's command system through mental suppression devices.

Their mission is primarily to carry out tactical interference, preventing the enemy from coordinating a counterattack through communications systems.

Outside the Kresh Hub, there is a series of sophisticated orbital defense systems surrounding it. These facilities play a decisive role in intercepting interstellar threats.

The first are the six orbital defense platforms located above the Kresh Hub.

These platforms are equipped with psionic turrets and automated laser arrays, enough to deal with any enemy ship that attempts to approach.

Each platform protects itself from external interference and attacks through a powerful psychic barrier. Their psychic barriers can withstand most physical attacks and energy shots, forming an almost impenetrable line of defense.

Furthermore, the Kresh Nexus is surrounded by a massive psychic shield.

This shield not only protects against any physical attacks from the outside, but also effectively blocks enemy psychic attacks. In this way, the Githian ensure that the Kresh Hub remains impeccably defended in almost all situations.

The design of these defense systems means that the Kresh Hub has a very high success rate in resisting external attacks.

Unless its psychic barrier can be effectively destroyed, any external attack will hardly pose a threat to it.

Finally, here is a report on the ground garrison inside the Kresh Hub. Currently, the ground forces stationed in the Kresh Hub are roughly divided into two categories:

The first category is 5,000 Gis warriors, who are responsible for the collection and mining of mineral veins, and also provide necessary tactical support for the Gis people.

Most of these warriors perform their tasks through telepathy and mind control. They are equipped with neatly-knit silver swords and silver armor of the Gisyan people and are extremely efficient in their actions.

The second category is the garrison corps specifically responsible for the hub defense line, with a total of about 500 soldiers, including psychic guards and tactical team members.

Equipped with advanced psionic weapons and proficient in space suppression tactics, these soldiers are always ready for any sudden battle.

Based on the intelligence currently obtained, the defense system and ground garrison of the Kresh hub form an extremely tight line of defense.

However, I believe that if we can launch a breakthrough in their psychic barrier system, especially destroying their [Kyanite Veins] and [Psionic Equipment], it will greatly weaken their defenses.

The defense fleet of Kresh Hub, though large and well-equipped, still relies on a constant supply of psychic resources.

I suggest that we start from destroying the docks and anchorages and gradually weaken their combat effectiveness.

Afterwards, I will continue to monitor the internal movements of the Kresh Hub and report more intelligence to you. The following is an attachment to the core intelligence.

[List of high-ranking Gisyan commanders {link+}]

[Details of the Kresh Hub's defense track {link+}]

[Dockage and anchorage coordinates for Kresh Junction {link+}]

[Gisyan ground garrison deployment {link+}]

[Mi-Go Ground Base Report {link+}]

--Intelligence officer Henry Harding.

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Xia Xiu stood in front of the window of the bridge, his fingers gently sliding over the email sent by Henry Harding through a special band. His eyes were calm, and the content of the email gradually formed a clear picture in his mind.

After reading the email, a hint of satisfaction appeared on the blond young man's lips.

With this piece of intelligence, their next move can be precisely planned according to the specific situation, doubling the strategic options available.

And the most crucial point is that the Sons of the Courtyard have successfully infiltrated the Kresh Hub.

With four Sons of the Courtyard with extreme individual combat capabilities stationed in the Kresh Hub, once they launch a decapitation operation, they can instantly paralyze the hub's command system.

You must know that in order to ensure that the Children of the Courtyard can enter smoothly and be placed in the deepest part of the hub, Xia Xiu specially applied to the central containment room for a non-severely restricted type of containment - an item with abnormal weaponization potential.

When applying for this containment item, it is a high-risk item that needs to be approved by the Ethics Committee - the high risk here refers to the scope of impact it can cause.

Of course, there is no need to explain the relationship between the Fourth Sword Bearer of Heaven and the Committee.

At the same time, considering the special background and practical needs of the Ivy League War, his application was quickly approved.

Although on some levels, approval so quickly is almost exceptional.

The item Xia Xiu took from the containment room was a mirror with a group deception effect, an abnormal item that had been contained by Heaven, and the containment instruction level was yellow.

Yellow level means "anomalies or abnormalities that require more resources to be fully contained or eliminated, or whose containment and elimination are unreliable."

The ability of the mirror is very special. If you stare at it for more than five minutes, it will generate a virtual image of the viewer called the "Man in the Mirror".

The ability of this anomaly is that the individual looking at the mirror will form a person in the mirror.

The person in the mirror can create a collective cognitive error and trigger cognitive conflict in the group. The holder can make the person in the mirror speak, and what he says can make people believe it - even if it seems full of loopholes and extremely absurd.

At the same time, once lies appear, they will spread in the community, causing multiple individuals to accept erroneous collective cognition and even trigger widespread social psychological phenomena.

Xia Xiu recalled the first time he heard the story behind this object.

This mirror was taken in a remote town in Youyang.

At that time, it fell into the hands of a beggar, who used the fraudulent effect of the mirror to successfully disguise himself as the "king" in the town, and the residents of the town naturally believed his lies.

Through the man in the mirror, the people of the entire town were shrouded in this fictional story of kingship, and the beggar did whatever he wanted in this chaos.

Later, the abnormal imagination in the local area attracted the attention of the Heavenly Burial Agency. They soon captured the false king and made him suffer several iron fists from Heaven. They also took possession of the mirror.

However, the deceptive power of this mirror is not unlimited.

The mirror's effectiveness will be greatly reduced when the lies are too outrageous or when facing a high-level thaumaturge - this flaw was discovered by Heaven after containment.

Therefore, although this mirror can create terrifying social effects within a certain range, it also has its insurmountable limitations.

After getting the mirror, Xia Xiu gave it to the shapeshifter.

The shapeshifter used the mirror to complete a "strategic fraud" of some magnitude.

However, it seems that the strategic deception cannot last too long now, as some of the Gis people in the Kresh Hub have already noticed that something is wrong.

But it doesn’t matter, Xia Xiu doesn’t plan to delay too long.

——After gathering enough intelligence, you can begin the conquest of the Kresh Hub.

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