After receiving all the personnel, data and supplies from the observation station, and even capturing a light cruiser, Ali, who had become stronger, immediately abandoned the observation station and drove her frigate away with the newly captured cruiser.
.
Worried about the enemies behind her, she did not choose to leave the same way, but chose to continue driving into the galaxy.
Firstly, by doing this, they can paralyze, confuse and delay the enemy to some extent; secondly, they can also take a look at the original position and orbit of the Canopy Star.
After all, this trip can almost be said to be Ali's pilgrimage, and now that she has arrived at the Taiwei Galaxy, if she cannot take a look in person, then she will definitely feel a little regretful and disappointed.
However, the results are self-evident, and it’s all in vain!
Because, when the formation of their two battleships arrived at the orbit of the original Huagai Star, they saw nothing!
Not only was the originally huge planet missing, but even the wreckage of the battleships and various traces after the war, such as various corpses twisted in the vacuum, metal fragments, artillery missile fragments, abandoned armor and various types of destroyed weapons.
The aircraft and so on did not know which orbit they were thrown to.
So, in the end, she found nothing unusual and didn't get any clues, so she had to leave in frustration, and entered the asteroid belt of the Taiwei galaxy from another point, preparing to cross the asteroid belt and leave the Taiwei galaxy, and then from
The nearest Mandeville point enters the warp.
If they don't encounter those pursuers before then, then they will be completely safe. Next, they only need to think carefully about where to go in the subspace and how to deal with the great turmoil between Horus and the Empire.
Just survive and grow stronger.
However……
The development of things is sometimes very interesting, and it always likes to give you little surprises when you least expect it.
Isn’t this?
"not good!"
"Enemy attack!"
"We found a ship approaching!"
"Quantity three..."
"No!"
"Corrected to four!"
"We are surrounded!"
Just when Ali and her two-ship formation were about to leave the asteroid belt, suddenly, following the radar soldier's exclamation, they soon discovered on the radar interface: In that chaotic asteroid belt, there was no one there.
When did the identification signals of the four ships appear?
Moreover, the opponent actually surrounded them in several important positions in a semi-surrounding formation, and would soon enter the optimal attack range?
So, after a period of chaos in the bridge, a melee between an ambush and a counter-ambush was forced to begin.
"Notice!"
"Prepare to meet the enemy!"
"Starboard!"
"The shield is the biggest!"
"The void shield has the largest stagnation field!"
At this time, Ali's voice echoed in the bridge, and every word struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.
But it's no use!
Because many experienced imperial officers present knew that they were ambushed and outnumbered. Even an experienced commander could only face the situation in despair, let alone their
A captain who is not very skilled in his business.
"Prepare for impact!"
"Attention all crew members, we have no way out and must rush out!"
"The biggest engine!"
"Never mind those asteroids!"
Then, Ali gritted her teeth again and issued the dangerous order to sail at full speed in the complicated asteroid belt.
After all, the situation is urgent. If you stay where you are or continue to move forward slowly, you will definitely be attacked by the enemy's artillery fire, and you will only die!
And if you move forward at full speed, even if you accidentally hit those large asteroids, the ship will be destroyed and people will be killed, but at least you will have a chance to escape alive, right?
Therefore, given the choice of the lesser of two powers, Ali decidedly chose the latter.
However, fate seemed not to let them go easily... At the moment they crossed the asteroid belt, the alarm suddenly sounded. As the incoming ship approached, an enemy ship behind them opened fire, and a macro cannon fired.
Like the whisper of death passing dozens of meters above the bridge and then exploding on an asteroid in the distance, countless large and small rocks hit the ship crazily, causing waves of tremors. The ambush was declared official.
here we go.
"not good!"
"Identification code confirmed!"
"Those battleships of Horus!"
At this time, a bridge adjutant reported hurriedly, verifying everyone's unsuspecting suspicion: the warships of the Horus Rebels did not abandon them, but cunningly set up a trap for them here.
volt!
"……."
Hearing this, Ali didn't say anything, but her heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
"Calm down!"
"Rush out of the gap in front!"
But she had no time to lament or hesitate. She just continued to quickly adjust her tactics to the current situation, trying to use those troublesome asteroids as cover in a small space, and waited until she could rush out.
Moreover, what worries Ali even more is: according to the recognition signal, it is not difficult to find out that the enemy that suddenly appeared, that is, the warships of the Horus Rebels that have been chasing them like dog skin plaster, seems to be missing two?
Since the opponent can set up an ambush here, Ali will never easily believe that the two ships that have not yet appeared are just lagging behind for some reason or failing to catch up in other places. The opponent may still have backup plans.
!
But, even if she knew, there was nothing she could do!
Because they currently only have two newly captured battleships, and the key one is a light cruiser, they will definitely not be the opponent of the opponent's four battleships in a battleship gun battle, and they have to try to escape.
There will be a glimmer of hope.
Actually, seriously!
If possible, Ali really wants to explain it to the other party's commander. For example, they promise that they will never destroy Horus's plan, and they will never escape in the direction of Terra like a certain ship.
They were preparing to report the news. They simply wanted to escape and find a place to stay and develop well. They really had no other intention and just asked the other party to let them go?
But unfortunately, knowing that the other party would definitely not listen and would not accept it, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and sit in her captain's seat, and use her unprofessional command skills and unprofessional vocabulary in the bridge.
Commanding his own two-ship formation, he fought and retreated.
"Communications officer, contact the commander of the Sejanus!"
"Let them follow us."
"You have to rush out from that direction no matter what!"
Soon, Ali issued a new order, even though she knew it was almost in vain. But as a captain, she must make a last effort, even if it is just to fight for a chance of survival.
And the 'Sejanus' is the name of their light cruiser that can only carry three to five hundred people. It is said that its name was not that originally. It was the Sergeant Astartes of the Fourth Company in memory of their company.
The name was long and changed, and since Ali had just captured it, she naturally did not have the time or mood to change the name of the other party.
"..."
However, all that came from the communication channel was silence and occasional interference signals, as if mocking their incompetence.
There is no doubt that the enemy ships must have started signal interference when they were ambushing here, so they could use the asteroid belt to sneak up on them and be discovered within such a short distance. But now, under the signal interference
, with almost no combat experience, they even had problems commanding their own two-ship formation.
"Damn it!"
Seeing no response, Ali pursed her lips tightly, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes, and at the same time she understood that now their two battleships, which were originally weak, could only fight on their own.
"Activate all defense systems and prepare to attack!"
"Let's take the lead and rush out!"
"They should have known they were following us!"
Then, she quickly thought of a solution that was not a solution.
As Ali's order was given, the hull of the "Baby Bird" began to tremble, and the powerful energy shield and void shield began to shine with strange light under the impact of certain asteroids. At the same time, the chaos that was getting closer and closer
The offensive of the rebel warships finally became like a tide, bombarding their fastest frigate one after another.
Almost instantly, the shells that hit the shield or hull armor and exploded made it look extremely thin compared to the Glory Queen-class battleship like the Vengeful Spirit, which is often more than 20 kilometers long.
The frigate was under unprecedented pressure.
Fortunately, due to the interference from the asteroid belt, the enemy's attack frequency, density and accuracy have been greatly affected. Even if the opponent calculated mentally and set up an ambush, in such a complex environment,
The hit rate of the shelling is still very bad, so for the strong shield and thick armor of the Nestling frigate, it is still within the tolerable range for the time being.
After all, it is a serious warship, a member of the Great Expedition Fleet. It is not a light cruiser like the Sejanus, but in fact it may not be comparable to a cruiser at all.
Carrying three to five hundred people, it can only be regarded as a large patrol gunboat.
"Oops!"
"leader!"
"The Sejanus was sunk!"
At this moment, with the wailing and exclamation of an adjutant, Ali, who was sitting in the captain's position and feeling the tremors and loud noises of the ship's hull under the enemy's shelling and the impact of asteroid fragments, turned her head and was horrified.
to see:
Not far away, within sight, the Sejanus erupted with a violent fire, and then its hull seemed to be hit by a heavy macro cannon shell. Not only did the shield
and armor were instantly penetrated. While countless materials were thrown into the vacuum, the entire ship also directly lost control. It was like an abandoned meteorite, dragging the smoke and dust left behind by the fire under the action of inertia.
It fell diagonally toward the depths of the asteroid belt ahead.
"..."
Ali witnessed all that, and while a trace of pain and anger flashed in her eyes, there was even more despair.
Because she knew that the sinking of the Sejanus was only the beginning, and now the real test had just begun. With the warships of the Horus rebels still pressing and surrounding them, if they could not rush out of the asteroid belt quickly,
If the soldiers enter the subspace as soon as possible, they will soon follow in the footsteps of the Sejanus!
Therefore, she did not have time to grieve for the hundreds of people on board the Sejanus. She just gritted her teeth and clenched the armrest of the captain's position, paying close attention to the messages passed on by the crew, while controlling and estimating
He was aware of the ship's condition and limits while staring straight ahead.
Because, as long as they rush through the area in front, they will be able to escape from the asteroid belt, and as long as they leave a few minutes before the enemy, they can move forward at full speed to the nearest Mandeville Point and enter the subspace. When the time comes, then
It will not be easy for several ships to catch up with them again.
But...
But at this critical moment, the worst situation they least expected to see occurred.
"not good!"
"Leader, leader!!"
"Enemy ship found ahead!"
"The number is two, two medium-sized frigates!"
Then, the vice-captain almost shouted in a piercing voice that made him want to cry. He no longer had the calmness before. He showed his horror and fear completely undisguisedly, and used that kind of despair-like expression.
His eyes looked helplessly at their leader, Ali.
"..."
It's a pity that in the face of that situation, facing two frigates of the same level as our own ships blocking the road, what can Ali do?
If there were just two Astartes, maybe she could give it a try, but those were two frigates with tens of thousands of personnel on board. Let alone her, I'm afraid it would be too much if it were her teacher Magnus.
Nothing to do?
Of course, maybe her teacher might have a way to use magic to destroy the two battleships, or simply open a portal to escape or something, but Ali was very sure that she definitely didn't have that ability herself. If she had, she would have used it long ago.
Got it!
Therefore, she could only grit her teeth and take a deep breath again, then ignored the adjutant who performed poorly, and turned to look out the window. Looking at the two rebel ships, she could only see ants like ants within sight.
He looked at the outline of a battleship the size of a battleship and ordered:
"Attention everyone, prepare for the final charge!"
"Engine revved up!"
"Let's rush out!!" Yes, although there were two enemy ships blocking the road ahead outside the asteroid belt, Ali knew that she had no way to retreat.
Behind them are four Horus rebel warships waiting for work. If they continue to stay in this asteroid belt, they will either be sunk by those four warships or be hit by a large enough asteroid. And if
If they rush out, they will only have to face two battleships of the same level.
Although the other party is also waiting for work, and although the possibility of rushing out and the probability of survival are not higher than staying in the asteroid belt, at this moment, she has no other way.
Therefore, even if she hits an egg against a stone, she can only choose to rush out and fight to the end with the two enemy ships outside!
"..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
Although they knew that Ali's order was no different from committing suicide, the crew members, seeing that there was no better way at the moment, still resolutely carried out the order, letting the engine of the "Baby Bird" roar, and then letting the helmsman control it.
Like an enraged trapped beast, it began to rush desperately towards the rebel warship waiting for work outside the asteroid belt.
“….”
After giving the order, Ali seemed to have lost all her strength and just slumped in her seat, then stared straight ahead.
The other party did not fire...
But that doesn't mean that the other party is willing to let them go, because Ali knows that the other party must have locked onto them, and the reason for waiting is just to wait for them to leave the asteroid belt, and to wait for those who are no longer in the asteroid belt.
After the interference, just focus the fire to send them away?
boom--!
boom--!
At this moment, before the enemy in front could open fire, the enemy ship chasing behind fired another salvo, and then two macro-cannon shells accurately hit the shield behind the Nestling, causing the entire ship to
The ship shuddered and vibrated.
After eating those two shells, the "Baby Bird" frigate finally struggled to reach the edge of the asteroid belt despite being heavily surrounded by enemies. Then its speed was finally able to increase again, and there was no need to worry about collision.
Those terrible giant asteroid fragments.
However, after several rounds of chasing by the enemy, its shield was already flickering under the opponent's continuous bombardment, as if it would collapse at any time, and the originally complete and thick armor became tattered, and the cabins in some places
Even exposed in the vacuum.
However, although they broke out of the asteroid belt, although the ship was able to speed up and temporarily get rid of the four enemy ships behind them, their situation became more dangerous.
Isn’t this?
"Report, report!"
"It has been detected that the main gun of the enemy ship ahead has been charged!"
"It it it it... they're going to volley!!!"
Inside the bridge, the radar soldier cried and stood up, then left his post in despair and reported the final situation with chattering teeth.
"..."
There is no need for the other party to report that Ali also saw it.
At this moment, she also stood up, holding the commander's guardrail in front of her seat with both hands, and the strong force even flattened the steel pipe.
But she didn't care so much. First she glanced around the chaotic and desperate bridge with helpless eyes. After knowing that her own desire to break through the enemy's encirclement and escape was a wishful thinking, she used that deep-seated
With a tone of reluctance and helplessness, he said on the ship-wide radio:
"Attention all officers and men on the ship!"
"terribly sorry!"
"The battle failed..."
Although Ali's voice was still sonorous and firm, everyone nearby and on the ship could hear it. Even though she concealed it well, she could not hide the fatigue and despair in it.
"I……"
Just as she opened her mouth to continue speaking, she didn't know what to say.
Because, looking at the enemy ship directly in front of the porthole window that was approaching and ready to fire at any time, she really had no choice but to feel a sense of powerlessness in her heart.
Although she wanted to protect her crew and those who followed her, and she also wanted to protect this hard-won freedom and hope, the reality was so cruel that her humble hope turned into a
Deep despair.
At this moment, the two enemy ships ahead opened fire!
soon!
That distance was meaningless under the attack of the Macro Cannon. Soon, several Macro Cannon shells exploded on the hull of the "Baby Bird" or passed by. Then, those exploding shells were protecting the ship.
There was a violent shock and fire on the shield and armor.
boom--!
Boom——!Boom——!
A violent explosion sounded, and Ali's body shook involuntarily, but she quickly stabilized herself.
Then, she looked at the crew members on the bridge who were staggering but still trying to get up and stick to their posts, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of complicated emotions in her heart.
She understands that they don't have much time...
Soon, maybe a few minutes, maybe only a few tens of seconds?
Anyway!
She, her ship, the "Baby Bird," as well as the resistance officers and soldiers who followed her for a certain ideal and belief, as well as their families, all of their lives will come to an end.
"For freedom and hope..."
"We tried our best..."
Ali muttered silently in her heart and gave up the final speech she was going to give. At the same time, her eyes gradually dimmed and she began to compromise with her fate.
boom--!
boom--!
Boom——!Boom——!
Large and small physical shells and particle weapons continued to hit the Nestling. The shield had become riddled with holes, and no part of the outer armor was in good condition. The entire battleship seemed to be bathed in flames.
The condition was moderate, and at the same time, the internal trembling and shaking sensation became more intense at night.
At this moment, Ali seemed to see the resolute figures of her former companions who had fallen on the Vengeful Spirit, and the tall figure of her cheap teacher Magnus, who was watching and waiting silently in the subspace.
Hold her.
Of course!
She seems...
I also saw a small figure of Miss Anne, carrying a stuffed teddy bear in her hand. She still looked the same after decades, and she was waving at her vigorously, as if she wanted to take her with her.
Is she going to eat something delicious?
"Oh--"
"That's it then..."
So, Ali slowly sat down in her captain's seat, ready to accept everything calmly, instead of escaping in a panic like some officers on the bridge.
She knew that they were definitely preparing to take the lifeboats, but the number of lifeboats was limited, and even if they escaped in this case, the enemies would not let them go, so it was better to wait quietly.
Then the final moment has arrived!
Sudden!
Quite unexpectedly!
Just as the 'Baby Bird' was crumbling under the attack of the Horus rebel warships, and the atmosphere of despair and helplessness filled the ship and every inch of the deck, two dazzling lights suddenly flashed across the sky, and then in the distance
The two frigates that were fighting at Zhenghuan instantly became silent and imploded and exploded?
Next!
Like the dazzling stars rising slowly, through the observation device of the battleship that had not been completely destroyed, Ali and everyone on the bridge were surprised to find: a huge 'T-shaped' battleship that had never been seen before.
I don’t know when it appeared on the battlefield out of thin air. Its hull was huge, almost ten kilometers long, and it was covered with dark armor of unknown technology. It shone with a cold and majestic light, as if it was coming from another place.
Like a god of war coming from a different dimension.
Then, before they could think about it, the battleship instantly activated its powerful weapon system without any hesitation.
As the muzzle flashed, beams of high-energy beams pierced the sky, accurately hitting the four Horus rebel warships behind them that were still in the asteroid belt.
In an instant!
The hulls of the four Horus Traitors instantly collapsed in the face of that absolute power. Their shields were easily torn apart like paper, and the hulls were turned into piles of fragments in the subsequent explosions.
, and then scattered in the asteroid belt and were hit everywhere by asteroids.
"..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
Ali and the crew on the bridge of the "Baby Bird" obviously witnessed the situation where six of the Horus Rebels' warships of the same level as their own frigates were instantly wiped out. Therefore, they were
While Qi Qi was shocked, she was even more disbelieving.
Obviously, they had never seen such a powerful battleship, and they had never thought that there would be such a turning point in their desperate situation.
You know, even a Glory Queen-class battleship as powerful as the Vengeful Spirit, which is more than 20 kilometers long, is impossible to destroy six frigates in an instant!
But now, that impossible thing actually happened before their eyes.
But no matter what!
As the rebels were destroyed and the battlefield returned to calm, the majestic figure of a mysterious warship became even more majestic against the backdrop of the stars.
"..."
In the bridge, Ali stared blankly at the battleship. While her heart was filled with gratitude and awe, a distant memory began to hit her, making her seem to remember something.
Because she saw that T-shaped battleship seemed to have a huge bear head emblem on it?
As luck would have it, that kind of badge was something she would recognize even if it turned into ashes!
"Report, report!"
"The unknown battleship's secondary guns have started charging again!"
"not good!"
"They're targeting us!"
At this moment, before anyone could say anything, a communications officer who had returned to his post suddenly screamed, waking up Ali and everyone else present.
"!!"
"Quick! Send a message, we surrender!"
"Unconditional surrender!"
"It's one of our own!"
"Tell them to hold off the fire!!!"
So, in the confusion of everyone, what was different from the anxiety, fear or other emotions of others was that their leader Ali was actually a little excited and impatient, shouting orders at the correspondent, just wanting him to hurry up.
Send the message?
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Chapter completed!