Star Survival: The Rise of the Fourth Scourge

If it were in an empty universe, how could the results be so disappointing?

Just as the "Free Democratic Federation" was withdrawing from the asteroid group, on the other side, the imperial fleet was also withdrawing.

"Our losses this time are not small. A "Cobra"-class destroyer and a "Firestorm-class" escort were paralyzed, their engines were severely damaged, and they lost the ability to operate on their own. We had to let the "Iron Slave" mine The boat will push them back to the star field where Star 1 is located, and it will take at least half a year to repair. "

Imperial warships have the ability to repair themselves.

Of course, this self-repair does not refer to the metaphysics of self-repair of battleships.

Instead, the battleship has the equipment, manpower and materials to repair the battleship.

This is the advantage of a big ship, it can hold a lot of things.

Of course, self-repair is much slower than repairing it in the dock.

It could be as little as half a year, as much as one year, or even two years.

What Ralph said made Li Meng realize something.

Although Imperial warships are not easily destroyed, one or two can be crippled in a single battle.

If he fights a few more battles, will he run out of ships?

Thinking of this, Li Meng looked thoughtful.

Well, it's very possible...

Whether the opponent is a small ship or a smaller drone, the mass production speed is definitely faster than the construction speed of the imperial warship.

Although there is a time gap, you may not lose if you fight hard.

But the time gap is far away in the S-01888 star system, which is 22 light years away from the S-01919 star system.

If everything goes smoothly, it will take at least a month and a half.

The damaged battleship cannot return to the S-01888 star system in time for repair.

Is the S-01888 star system more important, or is the S-01919 star system more important?

Of course the latter is more important.

The former is like a rich mine in Novice Village. Although it is rich and important, it is only for novices.

The S-01919 star system is the real rich mine outside the Novice Village, which is mouth-watering.

In addition, there is a habitable planet and natural barriers of asteroid groups scattered across the starry sky.

Li Meng could not think of any reason to abandon the base camp of the S-01919 star system, which was the best location.

Thinking of this, Li Meng stood up.

"Relf, ​​I'll leave this to you. After this defeat, the opponent will probably not invade in a short time. I want to return to the S-01888 star system. It can take as little as a month or as much as half a year. Tell Sandra the news so they don't worry."

Just as Ralph was about to respond, golden, soft, and holy light suddenly emerged.

A pair of huge golden haloes stretched out from behind the "King".

Above its head, the space twisted and turned into a purple-red vortex.

I saw the wings of light waving, and the "King" flew into the sky and rushed into the crack in the subspace.

As the "King" disappeared, the subspace cracks quickly collapsed and disappeared.

…

S-01931 star system.

In the "Wings of Freedom" space.

In the thirteen-person council room...

"You choose the person, Speaker, and you must bear the responsibility for failure..."

"If failure goes unpunished, then who will care about federal property and expensive clones in the future?"

Sitting in the main seat, Elro narrowed his eyes slightly and showed no expression.

He had just received the news of the defeat, and the twelve men hurriedly held a meeting.

As the Speaker of the Parliament, the minority obeys the majority, and he cannot delay the meeting even if he wants to.

Elro said expressionlessly: "Even if you have to take responsibility, it will be after the war."

"Why, you still want to protect him? He must take responsibility for this failure and let someone else serve as fleet commander. I already have a candidate."

"Hmph, you are very quick to talk. I also have a choice. Do you want to listen to you or mine?"

"It is taboo to change generals on the battlefield, and this failure is not necessarily the fault of Captain Rex."

"Wrong or right does not matter, what matters is the result of defeat."

A failure left lawmakers in a squabble.

Quarreling over their own interests, quarreling over the new fleet commander.

"Everyone, be quiet, please listen to me..."

In the end, it was Elro who ended the quarrel among the members.

After all, he is the speaker of the parliament and the founder of the "liberal and democratic federation".

The congressmen still have to give me some thin noodles.

Seeing that the conference room became quiet, Elro said solemnly: "You must also know the process of this defeat. Whoever it is, in such an environment, may not be able to do as well as the commander of Rex Fleet." Even better, the environment of the S-01919 star system is indeed not suitable for drone swarm operations. For the unknown "Warhammer" forces, the asteroids scattered throughout the star system are a natural barrier, which is difficult for us to break through. "

"President of the Parliament, what do you mean? We have worked so hard, you are not going to tell me to give up, are you?"

"Give up? Now is not the time to give up. I will never agree."

"I don't believe there are things that the "Free Democratic Federation" can't get. Let's waste it with them and see who can waste it more than the other..."

Waving his hands slightly, Elro said calmly: "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me."

Everyone became quiet again.

Elro added: "S-01919 star system is a good place, we naturally can't give up. Since we can't rush in, we can lure them out. We can send "Charger-class" mining ships to mine at the edge of the star system. If they can bear it, then we will put aside the dispute and jointly develop. If they can't bear it, then it's just what we want. In the empty universe outside, drone swarms can play a greater advantage." At this point, Elro paused and continued: "Although habitable planets are important, they are not indispensable. Large ecological space stations can also replace habitable planets, and rare minerals are the most important things." Can habitable planets be replaced in ecological space? Everyone present knows the importance of habitable planets. But they also know that now is not the time to think about habitable planets. Since the Speaker of the Parliament has given them a way out, they naturally have to know how to do it. "I think it's feasible. With trade coins, technology can be unlocked faster. With more advanced technology, there will be more powerful warships. With stronger warships, the "Free Democratic Federation" can be invincible and go further." "After this large-scale warship battle, the disadvantages of the drone route have also emerged. Facing giant ships, it is difficult for drone swarms to completely destroy enemy ships. They can only paralyze enemy ships. If they win, it's fine. Once they fail, the opponent has almost no losses and only needs time to repair." "This is indeed a problem. I have also discovered this. It's better to develop on two fronts, with drones as the main force and large ships and cannons as the auxiliary force. There is no anti-frontline. Once the drone-carrying ship is approached by the enemy, it will suffer a catastrophic disaster." The war in the S-01919 star system reminded the thirteen senators. In future interstellar wars, drones alone are not enough. The limitations are too great.