Chapter 489 When the Immortals Come ‘Knocking on the Door’ (Facing Destiny Today)

While the Renaissance Alliance launched a full-scale attack on the surrounding areas controlled by 'General Lampard', the polarized light signal in the orbit of Rubian 5 also roughly clarified the current situation through the transit reconnaissance of multiple spy satellites deployed in advance. combat situation.

"It looks like the Renaissance Alliance troops can't break in. There's no hope of breaking through the defense lines in several main attack directions." Tom said while looking at the virtual screen in front of him.

Although he was born in the Federation Navy, after following Randall to the Atlas Group, especially after becoming the captain of the "Polarized Light" spy ship, he also began to learn theoretical knowledge and practical cases of ground combat.

After all, under Amber's setting, the mission of the spy ship is not a single space battle, but also has various tasks such as infiltration, reconnaissance behind enemy lines, and even assisting ground infiltration troops in combat.

Therefore, the captain of the spy ship must also be proficient in this knowledge, rather than simply knowing how to command the operation of the warship.

"Compared with defensive operations, this kind of dynamic offensive combat requires higher combat quality of combat troops, but it is obvious that the troops of the Renaissance Alliance are still a little bit behind in this aspect."

Baninger's voice came from the other virtual screen, and Tom seemed not surprised by it.

After the initial stage of surprise and curiosity, Tom and the other crew members of the Polarized Light gradually adapted to this comrade and colleague who could only exist in the 'virtual space'.

"If they continue to be unable to penetrate the opponent's defense line, their fighting determination and offensive will will soon be worn away by the constant casualties." Amber's voice also rang in the communication channel. At this moment, he was passing through The 'dedicated line' maintained by Lilith maintains contact with the polarized light signal.

While the three of them were discussing the situation of the war, the real-time images returned by several spy satellites were temporarily interrupted.

Seeing this scene, Tom was stunned for a moment, then realized and complained: "These damn space junk have almost 'contaminated' all the preferred orbits of spy satellites!"

Amber also shook her head helplessly. Some things were indeed beyond their ability to solve.

After previously assisting the Rubian Galaxy Autonomous Government to recover Rubian 5 and begin the planet reconstruction phase, the autonomous government also roped in several professional companies to clean up the space debris in the orbits of Rubian 5 at all levels.

These large amounts of debris and debris produced by previous battles or unilateral 'massacres' between the Imperial Fleet and the Guarding Fleet not only destroyed a large number of satellites, but also made the orbital environment extremely poor.

Therefore, after the war, among the first projects approved by the galactic autonomous government, the cleanup of space debris was one of them.

However, the safe and clean orbital environment that was finally cleared disappeared once again after the 'armed rebellion' broke out in the Rubbion galaxy.

The anti-government rebels in the galaxy are not just ground troops. There are also many battleships or formation fleets that have 'refected' in the reorganized garrison fleet.

So when the two sides fought near Rubion 5, the massive amount of space debris produced by the fleet battle once again filled the entire orbit.

"Stop complaining, it's good to have satellite images." Baninger said again, and at the same time looked through the screen at Amber, who was in the other virtual space.

"Boss, do you need the Immortal Legion to launch an attack?"

"etc."

With that said, Amber asked Lilith, "How is the network penetration on your side?"

"The progress is so-so. Compared with the ground forces of the Federation or the Empire that we encountered before, the two sides that are fighting now have strict management on the internal network and radio."

As Lilith said this, she rolled her eyes at Amber in the virtual space: "This is all thanks to you, Master~"

Hearing this, Amber didn't know what to say for a moment.

Because in the past, Atlas Group, whether it was ground troops or fleets, always had great advantages in electronic warfare when fighting against other forces, it often made the enemy miserable on this invisible battlefield and indirectly weakened them. actual combat capability.

So when Atlas Group emerged and gradually moved to the center of the stage, watching this once "little broken company" grow to this point, other forces had to pay attention to it and strengthen it in the field of electronic warfare.

This is especially true for the re-established garrison forces in the Rubbion system. They were established with direct assistance from the Atlas Group combat forces, so they attach great importance to the technical and tactical levels of electronic warfare and countermeasures, and they also attach great importance to the internal network and radio communications. Discipline requirements are also much higher than other units.

This makes it difficult for Lilith to penetrate the entire military network as effortlessly as before. Instead, she must find opportunities to hack, and at the same time pin her hopes of deep penetration on the opponent's lack of strict discipline.

After all, nothing can be done without rice. If the network and communication control discipline of an army are good enough, and the opening time, mode, and frequency of each port are strictly limited, then it will not be that simple for Lilith to completely penetrate.

However, Lilith was not completely without results. At least she confirmed through the messy communication and information exchange between the frontline troops of both sides that the troops on both sides were currently engaged in a fierce exchange of fire.

The armed forces of the Renaissance Alliance that launched the offensive are currently at a disadvantage. The battle control line is advancing extremely slowly, and the casualties of the front-line troops are not low.

As for the defending side, the forces under General Lampard relied on better training and equipment, and relied on the layers of defense positions to quickly wear down the offensive edge of the Renaissance Alliance.

After the initial period of chaos, they were occasionally able to organize one or two counterattacks to recapture some lost positions

"In other words, if we continue to fight like this, the Renaissance Alliance will not be able to continue the attack?"

"Yes, Master~"

After listening to Lilith's report, Amber nodded and switched the communication channel back.

"Tom, Baninger, start knocking on the door."

"Yes! Boss!" ×2

Not long after, the orbital probe of the Rubion Galaxy Autonomous Government Fleet suddenly detected an unidentified ship heading straight for low orbit.

And this alarm was quickly transmitted to the garrison fleet, but at this time the government fleet was confronting the rebel fleet at the "North Pole" of the planet, so it was unable to verify the identity of the ship in time.

"Which ship is the closest? How long will it take to get there?"

"Report! The Pamir patrol ship is the closest, but it will take at least 20 minutes to reach the target area!"

"Too long. If the other party specifically chose this opportunity to act, they would have escaped in 20 minutes!"

The fleet commander hammered the armrest of the captain's seat with an unwilling look on his face, and then looked at the rebel fleet that was maintaining a defensive formation in the enlarged picture of the panoramic bridge, and couldn't help cursing:

"Damn it, it's all the fault of these rebels. They trapped us here and we don't know when it will end. If you want to fight, just start fighting!"

Without the interference of others, the action of the Polarized Light was naturally very smooth. With the assistance of the high-level shipborne control personality, this special mission ship converted from a destroyer, like a flexible fish, passed through the debris scattered on the orbits of Rubion V at various heights.

"The ship has arrived in low orbit and is expected to enter the airdrop orbit in 2 minutes. The airdrop capsule booster engine has been preheated and the booster program has been set."

"Atmospheric data, ground combat intelligence and other information have been updated, and subsequent information updates will be transmitted via the D2 channel!"

"No obvious anti-aircraft firepower has been found on the ground! But you need to pay attention to the field air defense units that have not yet been deployed!"

"Countdown to 1 minute in the air!"

"Countdown to 30 seconds in the air!"

"1098321! Start airdrop!"

As the order was issued, the restraint arms that fixed the airdrop capsule on the four channels that had been opened in the deployment bay of the Polarized Light were released together.

Just like a hen laying eggs, this warship without any obvious markings quickly threw out four sets of airdrop capsules above the target airspace, and then the attitude control thrusters at the bottom of the warship started, allowing this warship, whose altitude was close to the critical value, to slowly pull up.

The booster engines of the four groups of 20 airdrop pods that separated from the warships also ignited quickly. In the blue-white tail flames that suddenly emerged, these airdrop pods began to dive towards the designated airdrop area at a faster speed.

Although the two troops fighting on the ground had not dealt with threats from space for a long time, they still set up multiple levels of field radars in accordance with combat regulations, and quickly captured the 20 unknown units approaching at high speed in space.

When the airdrop pod booster engine ended and entered the inertial landing phase, the two sides on the ground quickly calculated the final landing points of these unknown units.

The troops under General Lampard panicked when they found that the landing point was actually in several core areas behind their positions.

Including General Lampard himself, they never thought that they would be "orbitally attacked" at this juncture.

After all, even the government forces and space rebel fleets with orbital attack ships have not used these attack ships for ground attacks for a long time.

He immediately ordered the troops to organize air defense as soon as possible, but at this critical moment, the only thing that could respond quickly was the high-energy laser anti-aircraft vehicle that could "stop and shoot at any time".

But the attack effectiveness of this thing against units falling from space is basically zero, but it can only be regarded as better than nothing.

On the other hand, Franklin was also stunned at first after receiving the news, because he knew very well that the Renaissance Alliance did not have the ability to carry out orbital strikes for the time being.

And the forces with this ability are preparing to start in the distant "North Pole" direction.

But soon, he suddenly realized something, and then quickly issued an order to all attacking forces:

"All troops! After the unknown unit lands, quickly launch a large-scale attack!"