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

Moreover, of the remaining thirty-one starships, very few can be considered intact.

Most of them were injured and needed immediate docking for major repairs, leaving them with less than one-tenth of their original fighting strength.

More than half of the ships, along with tens of thousands of experienced Imperial officers and soldiers on board, remained forever in that starry sky.

The loss was not just of steel, but also of the elite framework and vitality that the Obsidian Fleet had accumulated over many years.

The blood on the face of the deputy commander, Colonel Sloan, was still wet (from a shard of flying screen).

He stared at the horrific battle report, his voice hoarse.

"Commander...we..."

Lancaster raised his hand, stopping him from speaking.

His eyes were vacant as he stared out the porthole at the sparser and mostly battered silhouettes of his own ships, before he slowly closed them.

Exhaustion, regret, and a near-desperate sense of defeat enveloped him like cold stardust.

Once upon a time, wherever the Obsidian Fleet pointed its spearhead, the Federation fleet would retreat in utter retreat.

Once upon a time, they were full of confidence and planned to use three elite squadrons to set the stage for a "model" annihilation battle.

Today, the "exemplary" has become a joke. The exterminators were almost annihilated themselves.

"Take a headcount of all remaining ships and personnel, prioritize the treatment of the wounded, and stabilize the ship's condition."

After a long silence, Lancaster finally gave the order in an extremely hoarse voice.

"We need... a safe place to lick our wounds."

He paused, then almost forced out the last few words through clenched teeth.

"Send an encrypted preliminary report on the battle situation to General Strauss."

Note: "...Our unit suffered a meticulously planned ambush and encirclement by the enemy's main force, resulting in...heavy losses."

The word "severe" carries immense weight.

He knew the magnitude of the upheaval this report would cause when it reached the Opal Starfield Command.

Obsidian's invincible record was shattered, and by a newly formed fleet led by young people, in a manner that was almost humiliating.

On the retreating route, only the low, mournful wail of engines and the lingering shadow of death and collective silence permeated every surviving Imperial warship.

The once-shining obsidian is now dull and riddled with cracks.

Deep within the Savannah system, at the rendezvous point of the Pluto fleet.

The Pluto main fleet, with its overwhelming momentum, successfully joined forces with the three sub-fleets (Tianji, Tianquan, and Yuheng) that had traveled a long distance from the L-7 jump point and were in good condition.

A massive fleet of over 120 starships unfolded in the sea of ​​stars.

The smoke and dust from the battle on the ship had not yet completely dissipated, but the weapon arrays had been fully recharged, exuding a chilling and sharp aura.

There wasn't much time to celebrate the major victory for obsidian.

Qin Beiwang's orders have been issued.

"Full fleet, adjust course, target—Lankawi Star."

Cruise speed, Level 2 readiness.

The command was concise, yet it invigorated the newly assembled fleet leadership.

Langkawi! It's a vital logistical hub for the Empire in the Savannah system.

Attacking there means bringing the war directly to the Empire's vital nodes in this system!

Inside the tactical center of the flagship "Polaris," Qin Beiwang stood alone in front of his special tactical simulation terminal.

At this point, the system has already provided the next tactical simulation.

[A-7 Assault Plan (Lankawi Star) Tactical Simulation Completed]

Overall success rate assessment: 75.3%

[Key Identification Variable: Personality Model Analysis of Enemy Theater Commanders, "Cautious-Retaliatory Hybrid" (Based on Historical Decision Data)]

[The expected enemy's first reaction: There is a 71% probability that they will temporarily retreat to a safe star system (such as the Morelos region [which has large shipyards for repairs]) to regroup, assess losses, and request instructions, rather than immediately regrouping their remaining forces for a head-on counterattack.]

Qin Beiwang's gaze swept over these cold, hard data.

A success rate of 75.3% is quite remarkable for an operation to attack an important enemy logistics base.

Based on the enemy commander database inside the warship, the model judges that after suffering a heavy blow like the Obsidian, Lancaster is more likely to choose to stabilize its position rather than risk another battle.

But this is only the beginning.

The projections continue to scroll downwards, revealing predictions for the more distant future.

[Subsequent enemy reaction projections (based on the initial reaction being 'retreat and regrouping'):]

[High probability event (89%): The enemy's theater command will dispatch large-scale reinforcements to salvage its reputation and deter our forces.]

[Reinforcement size prediction: Based on the strategic value of the Savannah system and the stimulus of Obsidian's defeat, the troop strength mobilized is expected to be 5-6 times our current strength.]

[Predicted method of reinforcement: To enhance deterrence and speed, there is an 87% probability that the reinforcements will be deployed directly to the battlefield via hyperspace jump, rather than by conventional air transport.]

[Most Probable Warp Point Analysis (Based on Star Map, Logistics, and Tactical Rationality): Z-78 Warp Point, Probability 62%]

Strategic Relevance of Point Z-78: It is near Neva Star. This star possesses the largest starport in the Savannah system.

Barak Star Port can provide immediate resupply, repair, and rest for large fleets, making it an ideal springboard for troop deployment and assembly.

Upon seeing this, a look of understanding flashed in Qin Beiwang's eyes.

The model and his intuition corroborated each other.

The empire will not swallow this insult; an even greater storm is brewing.

The eye of the storm is likely located at the Z-78 jump point, and behind it, on the planets Neva and Barak.

Therefore, the significance of attacking Langkawi is now even clearer.

He turned to face the core officers gathered in the tactical center awaiting further instructions, including the commanders of the three sub-fleets who had just arrived.

"Gentlemen, we have two targets in our attack on Langkawi."

Qin Beiwang's voice was calm, yet it carried a penetrating power that indicated he had a firm grasp on the overall situation.

"First, practical testing and rest."

We need a controlled and intense offensive to further refine the fleet's coordination, allow newly joined units to familiarize themselves with the rhythm, and restore the morale of the main force crews who have endured hardship through a victorious offensive, while also securing tangible spoils and supplies.

"Secondly, and more importantly... confusion and misleading."

He pulled up the star map and highlighted Langkawi and the distant Neva.

"Lankawi is an important logistical node and intergalactic bridgehead for the Empire. Attacking it will send a strong signal to the Imperial command."

We intend to expand our gains, threaten their supply lines, and may even seek to cut off Savannah's connection with the outside world.

This is a goal that aligns with the logic of "pressing in on a winning streak and being overly ambitious."

He pointed to the distant planet Neva and point Z-78.

"When the Imperial high command believed our attention was drawn to Lancaway and that our strategic intentions were to cripple logistics and expand our occupied territories..."

The massive reinforcements they dispatched via Z-78, sent to resolve the problem once and for all, will naturally focus their vigilance and reconnaissance efforts on the direction of Lancaway and the retreat route to Elvira.