Chapter 349: Repulsion Field
In the distant reaches of space, fleeting sparks occasionally lit up the void.
These were caused by Crimson Kiss missiles colliding with electromagnetic rounds. Despite being tactical nuclear weapons, Crimson Kiss warheads were engineered with exceptional safety measures, ensuring they wouldn’t detonate from impacts alone.
Still, at such high speeds, even a glancing hit spelled the end of their mission.
Ultimately, 80% of the Crimson Kiss missiles were intercepted, with only 20% breaking through the defense lines and inflicting some damage on the Swarm’s formations. Both sides seemed to find this outcome acceptable.
The Crimson Kiss relied on surprise and asymmetrical information to achieve its efficacy. After the first strike, replicating its initial success became significantly harder—a phenomenon well-documented not only in Daqi’s records but in those of many other civilizations. This weapon had earned its nickname, “The Newcomer’s Gift,” for this reason.
“What a spectacle. It’s my first time seeing them unleashed en masse,” Aslit murmured.
“Impressive, isn’t it? According to the records, during our first encounter with them, we lost 80% of our fleet in the initial salvo. Utter humiliation. But the Swarm is clearly hiding some significant secret. Even after that welcome ceremony, they’re still standing,” Diallo said with a mix of admiration and intrigue.
“Indeed, Your Highness. However, this is just one of their bases. We should proceed cautiously.”
“Don’t worry. The technological gap between us is insurmountable with numbers alone. The more resilient they are, the more excited I get. If they were wiped out in one go, it’d be no fun at all.”