Chapter 363: Evacuation?
Reality, as ever, was harsh and unsympathetic to Prince Diallo.
“Your Highness, energy accumulation detected from the direction of Planet Izumo!” Aslit reported urgently, just as Diallo stepped onto the transport vehicle.
“What’s happening?” Diallo demanded.
“It’s the swarm’s ground-based electromagnetic railguns!” Aslit exclaimed.
Diallo immediately grasped the situation. Earlier, the concentrated detonation of tactical nuclear warheads hadn’t destroyed the swarm’s terrestrial weaponry. However, the accompanying light flashes and electromagnetic pulses had temporarily blinded their fire-control systems.
But the effects of the nuclear blasts were fleeting. After this lengthy delay, the swarm’s fire-control radars had recalibrated and recovered. The railguns were ready to fire once again.
“Order all warships except the Chisaya, DX12475, DX12490, and DX12497 to turn their bows to face Planet Izumo. Activate laser defense arrays and repulsion fields, and form a defensive barrier at the front,” Diallo instructed calmly.
Given the circumstances, escape was no longer an option. A steady defense, buying time for the fleet’s return, was the best course of action.
The Daqi’s execution of orders was impeccable. Since the onset of the battle, even seemingly suicidal commands had been carried out without hesitation.