Chapter 309: Impact
If the Swarm had a logistics base within the Riken star system, they could have easily remained beyond the range of the Riken’s main cannons, slowly wearing them down over time. Both sides could have ended up in a standoff lasting years, even decades, until the star system’s resources were entirely depleted.
But there were no “ifs.” The Swarm had to capture Planet Raze before the metal elements inside their Primordial bodies were completely depleted.
After launching more than twenty rounds of attacks, the Primordial bodies finally entered the range of the Riken’s main cannons. Having endured constant bombardment for so long, the Riken forces were eagerly awaiting this moment and immediately issued counterattack orders.
The ground-based cannons on Planet Raze opened fire first. However, since their energy systems prioritized the laser defense array, only 80% of the cannons could operate.
Even so, the remaining operational cannons numbered in the tens of thousands. Their rapid rate of fire filled the sky with red beams of light, creating a display far more spectacular than the silent, invisible barrages of electromagnetic projectiles.
Faced with the incoming barrage of red beams, the Primordial swarm adjusted their formation. They reduced energy allocated to their electromagnetic cannons, slowing their firing rate, and diverted most of the power to their engine organs.
Operating at full capacity, the engine organs enveloped the Primordial bodies in flickering blue electric arcs, dramatically enhancing their speed. The sudden acceleration caused the previous barrage of energy beams to miss entirely.
“Hold them back!” Hamis roared.
The Riken fleet, previously concealed behind Planet Raze, and the orbital rail cannons repositioned themselves and joined the fray. The main turrets rotated, adjusted their angles, and began firing immediately.