Chapter 206: Ch-202 the war ahead
Now, the responsibility shifted to his subordinates. It was their turn to prove their worth—their ability to handle such operations with precision and efficiency. Whether they could meet the expectations and deliver within the designated time frame would be their test.
Now that kallus had fulfilled his duties, it was time for his subordinates to step up. The responsibilities had shifted to them—assigned by their respective state departments and authorized by Clause himself. This was more than an opportunity; it was a test. Could they handle complex operations with precision and meet the standards he expected? Could they deliver results on time and without compromise? Clause would be watching closely.
Meanwhile, as kallus and the Red Empress’s , together had organized the deployment of the fleet.
In orbit near the moon, the White Fleet had been reduced from 100,000 ships to 70,000. The other 30,000 had been dispatched across the SOL region to patrol and secure territory. Their task: secure 24 star systems—some of them even larger than the Solar System. Chief among these was the Central Star System, the command hub of the SOL region. Roughly 2,000 to 3,000 ships were stationed there to guard its strategic value.
The remaining systems, not facing any immediate external threat, required only routine patrols. Some of these systems were rich in resources; others were nearly empty. Still, they were watched.
The 30,000 ships sent internally had an even more critical task: maintain control over already-conquered systems now under the rule of Widely or other allied states. The alliance’s control was currently limited to the SOL region, but expansion was inevitable—and expected.
The remaining 70,000 ships were divided evenly among seven battle groups, each commanded by one of the original Grand Admirals. These were: Grand Admiral Ezra, Grand Admiral Elira, Grand Admiral Ryn, Grand Admiral Kyle, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Grand Admiral Varyn, and Grand Admiral Alexander. Together, they formed the backbone of the White Fleet’s leadership.
Each fleet had once consisted of just 182 ships. Now, each Grand Admiral commanded a force of 10,000—an extraordinary leap in power and scale. These weren’t just more ships; they were vastly superior in capability, design, and firepower compared to the earlier models.
With the surge in numbers, each former battle group had finally earned the right to call itself a fleet—and a formidable one at that. The title upgrade wasn’t just symbolic. The jump from a few hundred ships to 10,000 per fleet massively boosted not only their firepower, but also their operational reach.
These new fleets weren’t just combat units anymore. They carried the infrastructure to sustain long-term campaigns. Each was equipped with ships capable of fabricating resources, constructing battle droids, and deploying enforcement units to stabilize newly conquered planets.
