All of the warship's energy was frantically channeled to the combined shields facing the incoming attack, and the thick, multi-layered armor plates were adjusted to the optimal angle.

The pale white beam of light slammed into the renowned super shield of the "Steel Plate," which was said to be able to withstand continuous bombardment from the main guns of battleships!

A blinding light erupted, and the clash of two extreme energies caused ripples in spacetime within a small area.

The shield flickered wildly, and the energy reading plummeted.

It lasted only a second.

Faced with the unconventional T5-class strategic main gun of the "Kunlunshan-Kai".

The proud defenses of the "Steel Plate" were like butter meeting a hot knife.

The shield generator exploded into fragments amidst an overload shriek, and the pale torrent of particles swept through the thick frontal armor of the "Steel Plate" with unstoppable force!

Armor strong enough to withstand ordinary heavy plasma cannons was now melting and vaporizing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The beam of light, like a red-hot iron rod piercing into ice, resolutely penetrated deeper and deeper, piercing through layer after layer of armored compartments, annihilating everything in its path.

From the front that was hit to the other side of the ship, a terrifying tunnel several meters in diameter with smooth, mirror-like edges was melted out!

The massive "Steel Plate" shuddered violently, all its lights went out instantly, and the engine lights dimmed.

It wasn't blown to pieces, but the penetrating wound completely destroyed its core power and command systems. This giant ship, renowned for its defense, instantly became a steel coffin floating in space, with small-scale internal explosions still taking place.

The deadly particle beam, after piercing through the "Steel Plate," still had enough power to pierce through from the other side, passing through two destroyers behind it that couldn't dodge in time, before finally dissipating into the void.

Just one strike.

The flagship of the "Barrier" fleet was paralyzed, a bloody gaping hole was torn in the flank defense line, and several escort ships were destroyed.

The Iron Curtain Fleet's supposedly formidable defenses proved incredibly fragile in the face of such overwhelming firepower.

Having seized the advantageous position of the "vertical T", the Pluto right-wing fleet naturally wouldn't let this golden opportunity slip by.

All the main guns of the ships were fully charged and were now firing at once!

Dense high-energy beams, plasma clusters, and kinetic projectiles poured into the flanks of the "Barrier" fleet, which was in chaos due to the destruction of its flagship and gaps in its formation, like a storm!

The "Fortified City" fleet on the left flank is in a slightly better position, but it is being pressured and entangled by the Pluto left-wing fleet with similar tactical maneuvers, and is unable to effectively support the right flank.

While the main guns of the "Kunlunshan-Kai" tore through the defenses, the main fleet of Pluto expanded its gains with salvo fire.

Another, even more deadly dagger has been drawn.

More than thirty Federation "Shadowmoon" class high-speed destroyers, like ghosts detached from the fleet, suddenly accelerated and rushed out from behind the Pluto fleet on both flanks!

Their hulls are long and sleek, with smooth lines, and their engine nozzles emit a deep blue flame far exceeding what one would expect from a ship of their size.

It was so fast that it even left a afterimage on the sensor.

The design philosophy of the "Shadowmoon" class is the complete opposite of the heavy armor of the Iron Curtain.

Extreme speed and deadly close-range bursts.

They removed almost all unnecessary armor, using the saved mass entirely for the propulsion system and a special weapon system.

"King Killer" resonant torpedo launcher.

The "King Killer" torpedo was known as the "Starship Destroyer" due to its terrifying effects.

It does not rely on brute force to penetrate the shield directly, but rather on its special warhead.

Upon approaching the target, it releases a highly tuned electromagnetic pulse that resonates fatally with the target starship's shield generator frequency, significantly weakening or even partially paralyzing the shield in a very short time.

This creates an opportunity for subsequent penetration attacks.

However, this type of torpedo has a short range and requires stable guidance, which necessitates that the launch platform approach to a dangerous distance.

At this moment, the Iron Curtain Fleet's "Bastion" squadron's formation has become partially chaotic and has gaps in firepower due to the destruction of its flagship and attacks on its flanks.

This fleeting vulnerability is exactly the opportunity that the Shadowmoon-class destroyers have been waiting for!

"High-speed destroyer group detected!"

It's a Shadowmoon-class destroyer!

They carry the 'King Killer'!

The Iron Curtain Fleet's sensor officer's voice was filled with panic.

On the bridge, Isabella Marlowe felt a chill run down her spine when she saw the slender silhouettes of the ships hurtling towards her.

She had seen the terrifying results of this type of warship on other fronts.

When a Shadowmoon advanced to a sufficient distance, several Kingslayers disabled the shields of an Imperial T4 cruiser, which was then easily sunk.

"Use all available firepower to intercept those destroyers first!"

We absolutely cannot let them break in!

Isabella gave the order sharply, her voice losing its usual coldness and becoming somewhat urgent.

The remaining firepower of the Iron Curtain fleet immediately shifted.

Close-in weapon systems (CIWS) formed a dense barrage of fire, while laser point defense systems fired scorching beams, attempting to weave a defensive net.

However, the Shadowmoon-class destroyers are not only fast, but also not without protection.

They are equipped with small deflection shields designed to defend against kinetic energy projectiles and low-energy beams.

The barrage of close-range fire hit the shield, creating ripples, but it was difficult to break through it in a short time.

Only a direct hit from the starship's main guns can pose a threat.

"For Pluto!"

For victory!

charge!"

On the bridge of a Shadowmoon-class ship, the young captain, his face a mixture of fanaticism and determination, broadcasted to the entire ship.

His warship was maneuvering in a dazzling zigzag pattern, dodging the thick beams of its main guns.

Outside the porthole, another friendly ship was hit by a precise plasma cannon shot. The moment the small shield overloaded, the ship was torn apart by the ensuing fire, turning into a silent explosion of flames, with debris mixed with ice crystals scattering everywhere.

But this did not deter the survivors.

"Maintain formation! Launch flares! Draw fire!"

The captain of the other "Shadowmoon" roared, and his warship released a large number of decoy flares to create an opportunity for his comrades behind him.

Shadowmoon units were repeatedly hit by the main gun during their advance.

Some disintegrated in mid-air, while others had their engines destroyed, becoming targets after losing power and being blown to pieces by subsequent artillery fire.

But their momentum never stopped, like moths drawn to a burning net, sacrificing some to advance the whole.

Finally, more than fifteen Shadowmoon-class ships, relying on speed and sacrifice, bravely advanced to the critical distance of 300,000 kilometers on the flank of the Iron Curtain Fleet!

"emission!"

The captains of the ships gave the orders almost simultaneously.

One after another, slender, jet-black "King Slayer" torpedoes silently slid out of the rotating launch tubes of the "Shadowmoon" class.

Their initial velocity wasn't high; like swordfish in the deep sea, they silently and fatally shot towards their locked targets.

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