Chapter 547 Brigadier General Duwell's Tactics

Unknown coordinates in deep space, 3 jump standard distances from Rubion 5 jump point.

Two huge fleets, with a total of 520 warships of various types, were just dormant in this lightless universe. Only the bright lights in the battleship windows proved their existence, just like lurking on the bottom of the sea. Like the anglerfish.

The 17th and 18th main fleets of the Federal Navy were also one of the bargaining cards of 'former' Secretary of State Davis. Unfortunately, these two fleets were deployed in deep space to act as a 'backhand'. Didn't do much to help during the attack.

It was only after the Navy Headquarters spread the news to the 17th and 18th Fleets that Secretary of State Davis was attacked and killed on the Lubion 5 that the commander of this fleet knew what had happened.

At the same time, he also fell into confusion.

Because they are here just to cooperate with Secretary of State Davis in negotiations, and to show off their muscles when necessary.

Of course, these two fleets are also prepared to intervene with force in the worst case scenario.

But no one expected that Davis, who went to negotiate, was about to come back, but ended up dying at the last step.

After the incident occurred, the federal government was also in great shock, and the Lubion System Autonomous Government contacted the capital immediately, indicating that the attack was not their fault.

As a result, the two full fleets could neither advance nor retreat, and could only wait for orders in this deep space.

However, when the Navy Command finally issued an order for them to contact the Rubian System Guard Fleet, go directly to the vicinity of Rubian 5 to support the operation and 'pledge' the sovereignty of the federal government.

Another unexpected situation occurred when the garrison fleet lost contact.

Of course, it can’t be completely considered lost contact.

After all, three hours ago, the two federal fleets received the last message from the galaxy guard fleet:

"Our unit was attacked by Atlas's main fleet!"

After that, the fleet that was supposed to cover them at the 'predetermined jump escape point' just lost contact.

From the perspective of the two fleet commanders, this is nothing short of a 'naval horror story'.

No matter how weak the garrison fleet is, it still has so many warships.

Beaten to the point where you can't even send a follow-up message?

Benelli and Stoner, the two commanders of the 17th and 18th fleets, believed that there were only two possibilities for this matter.

First, the entire incident was self-directed and staged by the Rubian Galaxy Autonomous Government, and the last urgent message sent was also a trap to induce them to go.

Second, the garrison fleet was really attacked.

But if this is the case, the two fleet commanders feel that this seems to be more terrifying than the first possibility.

This shows that the Atlas 'main fleet' that attacked the garrison fleet is powerful enough to suppress a full fleet.

"Which possibility do you prefer?"

While looking at the three-dimensional model of the Rubian galaxy on the holographic projection platform, Benelli asked.

After hearing his partner's question, Stoner thought for a moment: "I am more inclined to the second possibility. After all, judging from the information we currently have, it is indeed possible for the autonomous government of the Lubion Galaxy to 'direct and act on its own'. It’s not big, they are still counting on the federal government to help them.”

"Actually, I think so too." Bonelli nodded, and then said with a wry smile: "But if it is really the second possibility, then the problem seems to be bigger."

Stoner also sighed: "Isn't that right? The main force of an entire garrison fleet lost contact after being attacked. Whether it was electronically suppressed or directly annihilated, it shows that the attacker initiated the attack. The Truss fleet is far superior to them in strength."

"Then let's just wait and see?"

As Bonelli asked, he remembered the order sent by the Navy Command. The content was condensed into four words - act according to the situation.

Stoner also thought of this order, and then shook his head: "Although the Naval Command hopes that we can use our 'subjective initiative' and let us decide the next action arrangements by ourselves, we can't really just wait here. Things ferment.

If we really wait until the 23rd and 24th fleets arrive before taking action, I'm worried that Atlas will take advantage of this period to make full preparations. Even if we join the reinforcement fleet by then, it may be too late."

After hearing this, Bonelli had roughly guessed what his colleague was thinking, but he still asked politely: "So what is your plan?"

"I have a very good personal relationship with a senior who once served as the fleet commander in the Robert IV garrison fleet."

Stoner's expression suddenly became a little sad, as if he was remembering something.

"However, in the early days of the war, he was the first batch of federal navy to encounter the Imperial Celestial Fortress, and together with the fleet, he disappeared in the attack of the 'Focusing Iris'."

"Wait. You mean Brigadier General Dewell?"

Benelli was a little surprised. He did not expect that his colleague, who was also the commander of the main fleet, would have such a personal relationship with the commander of a border system garrison fleet.

"That's right, it's Brigadier General Duwell. My father has a very good personal relationship with him, so he also made me acquainted with him."

Stoner nodded and then asked:

"Do you remember why Brigadier General Dewell was posthumously awarded a Hero of the Confederacy?"

"Of course I remember, because he led a remnant of soldiers to constantly deal with a full-strength Imperial expeditionary strike group, and finally delayed the arrival of the main fleet." At the end, Benelli's eyes also lit up,

"Do you want us to imitate the task force at that time and make a high-speed raid?"

"Yes, Commodore Duville dared to launch a raid on the Imperial Fleet with a remnant of soldiers. We now have two full-strength fleets in hand. Do we have to shrink back?"

Stoner turned his head to look at Benelli on the other side of the screen, and then expressed his own inference:

"And according to the intelligence from the Navy Intelligence Department, even if the fleet strength of the Atlas Group is overestimated, the number of fleets that can appear in the Rubion galaxy is limited, so the risk we need to take now is much smaller than that of Commodore Duville at that time"

"Then what do you want to do?" Benelli obviously agreed with Stoner's point of view, so there was no nonsense at this time, and he directly asked about the other party's plan.

"It's very simple. Abandon the original 'predetermined jump exit point' and use another 'alternative coordinate'.

I have calculated that if we set off within two hours, when we exit the jump, we will just enter the shadow of 'Satellite No. 2'. If we are lucky, this satellite can even help cover up the movement when we exit the jump.

Then, we can use the rotation acceleration of this satellite, and then maintain a high speed to break into the Rubion V high orbit 450,000 kilometers away, and then use the rotation of the planet to complete the second acceleration. In this way, the fleet can complete a raid and armed reconnaissance while maintaining a high speed throughout the whole process!"