Starting with God's perspective, how to lose an interstellar war?

The guns that were originally poised to fire at the jump point hurriedly turned around, and dense close-in weapon fire wove a scorching net of interception behind the warship.

Countless dazzling beams of energy and explosive flashes tore through the original darkness.

In the rush, some small frigates and destroyers began to maneuver to provide cover for the flagship, causing a brief period of chaos and gaps in the entire defense system.

Meanwhile, the Federation's Swift fighter jets, like sharks smelling blood, skillfully maneuvered through the not-so-thick interception network.

Precision-guided fusion missiles and high-speed armor-piercing projectiles were launched at vulnerable points that shimmered with alluring energy signals.

Engine nozzles, radome, communication array base...

The flames and explosions of the first wave of attacks suddenly illuminated the night sky surrounding the S-22.

Qin Beiwang's first punch did not strike the expected jump point, but instead viciously stabbed at the guard's waist.

The flagship of the Obsidian Fleet, the "Unbreakable Barrier".

When an urgent report came from the S-22 direction that the Emerald and Green fleets had been attacked.

Lancaster stared at the tactics screen, remaining silent for a full five seconds.

Shock, like being doused with ice water.

S-22!

That is the farthest pre-set jump point, more than four billion kilometers away from the border of Elvira!

Qin Beiwang's main fleet had already silently penetrated deep into that location!

"How did he do that?"

The chief of staff asked in a trembling voice.

Are the border monitoring networks all blind?

Or perhaps those engine tracks...

Lancaster understood instantly.

Those scattered high-energy reactions at the boundary are not small-scale infiltration or feints at all.

Those were traces that Qin Beiwang's main fleet could not completely eliminate even when it tried its best to hide them as it crossed the border!

By choosing to consolidate his forces and hold the jump point, he inadvertently allowed his main force to slip in right under his nose and travel a long distance to the most unexpected depth!

A chill ran up my spine.

Such a bold deep penetration places the entire fleet deep into enemy territory. Once discovered and surrounded, it would almost certainly mean certain death.

This young man is either a crazy gambler or someone with absolute confidence in his ability to conceal himself and his intelligence advantage.

But after the initial shock, a cold flame and the sharpness of an old hunter quickly ignited in Lancaster's eyes.

Qin Beiwang made a mistake.

He revealed the exact location of his main force and attacked the fleet he had deployed in Lancaster.

"Command the Emerald Fleet!"

Lancaster's voice regained its usual composure and decisiveness, and he spoke very quickly.

"Take cover and retreat to the approximate location of the Bloodblade Fleet!"

Note that the retreat speed should be controlled at the lower limit of the tactical standard, and contact with the enemy should be maintained.

Act forced and panicked, making them feel like you're prey to be "eaten"!

He wanted to ignite Qin Beiwang's desire to pursue, enticing him to go even further.

He then turned to the communications officer.

"Immediately connect to the Gorgon!"

Command Colonel Zane Barrett, who has arrived in Savannah with all Bloodblade fleet units.

Maneuver at full speed toward the S-22 jump point area!

Hold onto Qin Beiwang's tail tightly and press him down from the side and behind to prevent him from escaping easily!

Tell him the prey has taken the bait, it's time to reel it in!

Finally, Lancaster looked at the main fleet formation diagram.

"All other sub-fleets."

Sapphire, ruby, amethyst, and the entire direct fleet.

Adjust course immediately, target S-22!

We'll overtake them head-on at top speed!

His finger traced a huge arc on the star map, as if to completely envelop the S-22 region.

"The emeralds and green gems are bait; we fight and retreat, luring him to pursue us."

Barrett's "Blood Blade" is a chain that binds him from behind.

Our Obsidian main force will be the hammer, smashing down from the front.

A cold, hunter's smile appeared on Lancaster's face.

Qin Beiwang's bold intervention was indeed unexpected and dealt him a heavy blow.

But now, this cunning fox has taken the initiative to jump into the relatively open S-22 area and greedily bit into the bait he threw out.

Then he would be confident that he could turn this star system into a graveyard for the Pluto fleet.

"Full fleet, maximum speed, advance!"

He gave the order in a deep voice.

"Let's teach this young Federation commander a lesson in what it means to...enter deep territory easily but exit difficult!"

The massive Obsidian main fleet, like a giant beast awakening, began to turn and accelerate, heading towards S-22 with an aura of crushing everything in its path.

A vast net, woven from experience, manpower, and fury, began to tighten rapidly.

Lancaster was determined to completely wash away the previous passivity and the shock of the present moment with an indisputable encirclement and annihilation.

Savannah system, S-22 region, fierce battle zone.

The first wave of attacks by the Swift fighters was like hail hitting a wheat field, causing shocking destruction to the loose defensive formation of the Emerald and Green Fleets.

Four destroyers located on the perimeter, which were making emergency turns, had their relatively weak side armor penetrated by a precise fusion missile.

The flash of the engine explosion instantly tore them into four swirling clumps of metal and flame debris.

The two cruisers that attempted to advance and cover the flagship were targeted by a formation of multiple fighter jets, with dense high-speed armor-piercing missiles sweeping across their superstructures and weapon arrays.

This triggered a series of explosions, causing the ship to list severely and lose most of its combat capability. Thick smoke and electrical sparks gushed out from the breaches.

The jarring damage reports and crew casualty figures instantly overwhelmed the bridges of HMS Emerald Crown and HMS Spirit of the Forest.

Commander Cole West of the Emerald Fleet gripped the edge of the command platform tightly, his knuckles turning white.

He clenched his teeth as he watched the cursors representing his own ships on the tactical screen dim or flash yellow, indicating heavy damage.

"This firepower...this penetration speed...this is definitely not an ordinary T3 or even T4 level fighter jet!"

It's a T5! Absolutely the Federation's newest T5 'Swift'!

Emerald Fleet Commander Mason Barnes also looked grim.

The close-in weapon system commander let out a series of low growls over the communications channel.

"Close-in weapon systems (CIWS) have an interception efficiency of less than 40%!"

Their speed and maneuverability are outrageous!

Anticipating evasive maneuvers is extremely difficult!

In just one round of attacks, before they even encountered the enemy's main warships, they had already paid such a heavy price.

This exceeded their expectations of being "ambushed".

Just when things were in a state of chaos and Lancaster's orders arrived.

"...Take cover and retreat towards the Bloodblade Fleet."

Maintain speed at the lower limit of tactical standards, keep in contact with the enemy, and lure them into pursuit.

Almost simultaneously, both commanders felt a chill run down their spines.

"A trap?"

Commander Barnes, the Emerald Commander, almost yelled into the communicator.