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

The Pluto fleet's return journey is on the outer edge of the Savannah system.

The massive fleet maintained a disciplined cruising formation, silently sailing along its route back to the Elvira system.

Outside the porthole, the starry sky remained deep, but the atmosphere inside the bridge, after continuous high-intensity battles and leaving the battlefield, was not completely relaxed.

Everyone knows that the Empire, having suffered such a great loss in Savannah, will not let them leave easily.

Suddenly, the destroyers at the forefront of the fleet, on guard duty, sent out piercing alarms almost simultaneously!

"alarm!

A large-scale mass reaction has been detected at a distance in the direction of three o'clock!

The quantity... is enormous!

Approaching our course!

"Very fast!"

The sensor officer's voice tightened instantly.

On the main tactical screen, a dense cluster of red dots appeared in the distance ahead of the course, rapidly enlarging.

The number far exceeds that of an ordinary patrol formation, and even far exceeds the size of a complete squadron!

The air inside the bridge suddenly froze. Everyone's heart was in their throat.

The fatigue from continuous combat was instantly dispelled, replaced by a renewed tension in the nerves and deep anxiety.

"Does the Empire have another ambush in store?"

"Just how many fleets did they send to Savannah?"

"With our energy and ammunition... can we fight another tough battle?"

Quiet gasps and suppressed questions circulated among the officers.

Even Zhuang Zhixuan immediately rushed to the tactical table, quickly retrieving more detailed data, her face grave.

If this is indeed another reinforcement that the Empire has laid in ambush on their return journey, given the current state of the Pluto fleet, the situation will be extremely dangerous.

However, Qin Beiwang, standing at the central command post, showed no surprise or tension on his face.

His gaze calmly swept over the cluster of red dots representing an unknown threat, then he looked at the clearer and more informative star map on his personal system interface.

On that map that only he could see, the outline of the fleet ahead, its energy characteristics, and even its unique communication frequency markings had already been drawn.

The zero-delay passive detection network, combined with the system's powerful analytical capabilities, allowed him to "see" the true nature of the intruder long before the alarm sounded.

"Combat alert lifted."

All personnel, maintain patrol formation; no tactical maneuvers are required.

Qin Beiwang's calm voice rang out in the suddenly tense silence of the bridge, sounding clear and somewhat abrupt.

Everyone turned to look at him in astonishment.

"Order the forward reconnaissance ships and destroyers to send our standard identification signals and Qin Beiwang's command code."

He continued to issue instructions, his tone resolute.

"At the same time, receive the identification code that the other party will send."

Preparing to establish a secure communication link.

His composure impressed everyone, and although doubts remained, the order was swiftly carried out.

A few seconds later, the communications officer looked up in disbelief, his voice filled with surprise and astonishment.

"commander!

The other party...the other party replied with an identification code!

It's a federal signal!

Verification successful!

They are...the Flame Demon Fleet!

Furthermore... the identification signals of the snow leopard, the divine arrow, and the cavalry have also been confirmed!

They're our reinforcements!

Reinforcements sent by the theater command!

The tense atmosphere dissipated instantly, like a punctured balloon, replaced by an unbelievable sense of relief and quiet cheers.

"It's the Flame Demon! Colonel Nie Xinghe's fleet!"

"And Snow Leopard and the others... our people!"

"Commander, you already knew?"

Qin Beiwang nodded slightly, offering no further explanation, and simply said...

"Adjust the communication frequency and establish video communication with the flagship of the Flame Demon Fleet, the Magma."

Soon, one side of the main screen lit up, revealing the resolute and composed face of Colonel Nie Xinghe, commander of the Flame Demon Fleet.

Behind him was the well-ordered bridge.

"Lieutenant Colonel Qin Beiwang!"

Nie Xinghe spoke first, his sharp gaze scrutinizing his young colleague, his tone formal yet subtly complex.

"By order of the Wan Shi Starfield War Zone Command, our unit, along with the Snow Leopard, Divine Arrow, and Flying Cavalry fleets, have come to meet your unit. Thank you for your hard work."

Qin Beiwang stood at attention and gave a standard military salute.

"Thank you to Colonel Nie and the friendly forces for coming to meet us."

The Pluto fleet has completed its planned combat mission and is returning to Elvira for rest and replenishment as scheduled.

Upon hearing this, Nie Xinghe nodded.

Nie Xinghe had no interest whatsoever in the combat mission Qin Beiwang mentioned.

Anyway, he has already received the Pluto fleet, which can be considered as fulfilling the orders given to him by the war zone.

Next, as long as we return safely to the Elvira system, the mission will be successfully completed.

The returning formation sailed smoothly on the open channel back to Elvira.

The four fleets—Flame Demon, Snow Leopard, Divine Arrow, and Flying Cavalry—followed the escort formation, surrounding the Pluto fleet in the center.

Apart from the necessary navigational coordination signals, the channel was completely silent.

Suddenly, a wide-area communication request, encrypted with the highest authority of the theater command and forcibly synchronizing all participating fleet command and public information channels, popped up on the main screen of all the bridges.

[Wanshi Starfield Theater Command - Global Battle Report]

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

A steady and clear synthesized voice began broadcasting:

"To all combat units in the Wanshi Starfield War Zone."

"It is hereby officially reported that the Pluto Squadron of our theater has achieved a decisive and major victory in its recent mission to the Savannah system, Operation Dawn."

The synthesized sound pauses briefly, as if gathering strength for what follows.

"The Pluto fleet successfully dealt a heavy blow to the Empire's main force, the Obsidian fleet, within the inner region of the star system."

Confirmed destruction of its T5-class battleship, HMS Undying Dignity.

Inside the bridge, some officers held their breath slightly.

"Then the Pluto fleet launched a precise strike and successfully destroyed the Empire's key logistics hub in the Savannah system—the outer orbital base of Langawi Star, completely paralyzing the enemy's logistics and troop deployment capabilities in the region."

They also annihilated the Ferocious Bird and Owl fleets within the naval port.

Afterwards, the Pluto fleet severely damaged the Iron Curtain fleet, which came to provide support, as well as the Colossus and Dire Wolf fleets under the Bloodblade fleet.

Finally, at the Z-78 jump point, the Pluto fleet, having laid an ambush beforehand, concentrated its overwhelming firepower and launched a thunderous strike!

Many people's eyes widened in surprise.

The sound of air being drawn out has already started.

"Annihilate the Imperial Megalodon Fleet!"

The synthesized sound suddenly rose in pitch, carrying a metallic clang.

The synthesized sounds were heavily paused, and the enunciation was sharp and forceful.

"Total annihilation."

"No ships escaped."

"Cumulative results: Confirmed destruction and severe damage to Imperial warships of all levels, in total tonnage and organizational size, far exceeding two standard Imperial class fleets."

"It dealt a significant blow to the enemy's strategic deployment in the Savannah direction and reversed the balance of power in the region."

The entire encrypted communication channel was deathly silent.