Chapter 291: Interception
“What if the enemy’s small and medium-sized combat units ignore the fighter squadrons and charge directly at our warships?” Masai raised another concern.
“We’ve already considered that. We found that missile attacks have limited effectiveness against them, but close-in defense guns are far more lethal,” Hamis replied confidently. “During the last war, they eventually broke through our defensive firepower, but that was only because our fighters inadvertently provided cover for them, and we had too few close-in defense systems deployed. As a countermeasure, we’ve dismantled missile launchers and installed more close-in defense guns. With this enhanced firepower, we can better intercept their approach.”
“Furthermore, if they ignore our fighter squadrons, the fighters can provide powerful fire support. With the combined crossfire, their forces will be eliminated even faster,” Hamis continued.
Masai raised a few more concerns, but each was addressed in turn. Ultimately, the Raze Planet interception plan was unanimously approved.
However, what the Riken didn’t know was that Luo Wen and several Blades had been observing this highly classified meeting in its entirety through the perspective of Lieutenant Colonel Cross’ grandfather.
“As expected, your enemy knows you best. While we’ve recognized many of these flaws, we haven’t summarized them nearly as thoroughly as the Riken have,” Luo Wen said with a laugh.
“Master Overlord, should we continue advancing?” Sarah Kerrigan asked.
“Why not? We cannot be flawless, nor should we avoid battles just because our weaknesses are exposed. Our advantage in intelligence warfare far surpasses that of the Riken. Our knowledge of both ourselves and our enemy will more than compensate for these flaws,” Luo Wen said earnestly. “Moreover, our combat plan doesn’t hinge on those factors. This time, treat it as practice. I hope all of you will gain more war experience. In the future, as the Swarm’s territory expands, I won’t be able to oversee everything personally. You Blades must learn to stand on your own.”
Soon, the Swarm’s forces encountered precisely the situation discussed in the Riken’s internal meeting while in the orbital path of Raze Planet.