Chapter 359: A Classic Swarm Move
A 300 meter mature Space Octopus could not withstand the firepower of over twenty main cannons.
Despite curling its most durable tentacles in front of its body to serve as a shield, a single volley left it riddled with over a dozen gaping wounds, each over a meter wide. Among them, seven or eight shots completely pierced through its body.
However, a weakness of energy beam weapons became apparent at this moment.
The beams’ high penetration meant they transferred very little kinetic energy to the target upon impact.
As a result, while the mature Space Octopus was severely injured, its momentum remained almost unaffected as it barreled toward the Daqi warships.
“Switch to burst energy mode!” Prince Diallo ordered urgently. Burst energy mode traded penetration for explosive force, making it more effective at halting an advancing target.
Diallo had a gut feeling. Though this mature form seemed unimpressive, the swarm would not have launched it without good reason—it must have some unique abilities.
Unfortunately, the main cannons required time to recharge, and the mature form, propelled by the megastructure, was closing the distance at high speed. Before the second volley in burst mode could fire, the Space Octopus was already upon them.
Its tightly curled tentacles suddenly unfurled. Though many were mangled or missing, the remaining ones flailed wildly, exuding a ferocious energy.