In Greek mythology, before Prometheus steals the fire, he had to find a resin first, and then wait until the sun cart passes through the air to throw the ignition fire onto the ground. In order to implement this not very stable plan, the prince naturally needs to make a lot of preparations.&1t;/p>

Yes, the probability of success of this plan is relatively low compared to the previous Thunder-Shurbruce operation. It is not that it is too dangerous, but because in order to perform this task, the time and the position of the enemy fleet must be estimated very accurately. In the recent attack, the prince's fleet killed the Australian only! In fact, the prince is more about finding opportunities to injure the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. In the prince's plan, the number of seven queens in the Thomas fleet is still too many!&1t;/p>

This mission has been completed very well. Now Thomas' fleet only has 5 Queen Elizabeth-class battleships and 2 battlecruisers. This combat power has been reduced to less than half of the total combat power of the German High Seas Fleet fast battleship! This value is very critical! Well, very good, very good!&1t;/p>

In addition, the navigation characteristics and preventive measures of the British fleet have been confirmed once again! The prince can now confirm that the British's fuel supply is very bad, and their return routes are the most direct and closest routes. At the same time, the flight will not be fast! This is also very important, which determines that the strategic maneuverability of the Thomas fleet has dropped to the same level as that of the large fleet. When intelligence is not obtained, their voyage is easily determined, and it gives the German fleet the opportunity to encircle. Well, this is also very good!&1t;/p>

The only thing that made Prince Ruprecht feel a little unhappy was that the British Navy Air Force and auxiliary warships were indeed the world's first-class level. They fully utilized their advantages and began to provide protection and reconnaissance for the fleet far from the port. This made any plan that planned to attack the Thomas fleet and had to stay away from the Forth Bay, which brought great time pressure to the prince. It is precisely because of this that the prince's plan has many variables!&1t;/p>

But no matter what, even if the probability of success is not very high, the prince must do his best to prepare! At this time, Tirpitz, as the Minister of State of the Navy, came to the Germanic shipyard in Kir Port. On the ship platform here, two huge warships were making final preparations to return to the battle sequence!&1t;/p>

The battleship Moltke, which escaped the disaster, was parked on the No. 3 ship platform on the left. After a month of maintenance, the battleship has been re-installed and can be put into battle at any time. On the No. 4 ship platform, a battleship similar to the Hurgren class, but with some differences, has entered the final stage. This is the first fast battleship in the German high seas fleet, the Rhineland!&1t;/p>

This battleship was born in the first batch of dreadnought construction plans of the German Navy. It was originally equipped with 12 12-inch guns, distributed on four triple turrets. When designing this battleship, the prince proposed the idea of ​​replacing larger caliber artillery when necessary. This plan was originally planned to be implemented on the Rhineland, Blüchel and von der Tinen. Unfortunately, Blüchel was sunk. Von der Tinen was not replaced because he was going to attack. The last battleship to replace the gun was the Rhineland!&1t;/p>

The earliest fast battleship of the German Navy was quite good. Although the current flight was only 25 knots, it basically reached the bottom line of the fast-fleet. After replacing the boiler water pipes and cleaning the boiler, the flight also increased slightly. As a battleship with the name of the battleship, the Rhineland's defense is good, almost close to the level of the Hurgren class battleship.&1t;/p>

"Dear Marshal, the maintenance work of the Moltke has reached its end. After the new paint is dry, they will be a brand new warship that can be put into battle at any time. The turret replacement of the Rhineland Express battleship has been completed. The artillery and gun ring are very compatible, and most of the power equipment is also universal. Theoretically, it will be combat-effective after being put into the water. But in fact, it will take about two weeks for sea trials." The head of the shipyard said respectfully.&1t;/p>

"Very good. With such a battleship, our main fleet will rise to 17 again." Tirpitz nodded with satisfaction. "So how long will it take if the von der Tinn also needs to replace the turret?"&1t;/p>

"This may take at least one and a half months. In fact, it is easy to replace the operation, but the production and transportation of turrets are more troublesome." said the person in charge of the shipyard.&1t;/p>

"That's a bit of a pity." Tirpitz shook his head. Then he met the middle and senior officers of the two main battleships, and said that their chance to return to the battlefield and avenge their previous shame will soon come, so all vacations will be cancelled immediately and enter the state of combat readiness.&1t;/p>

At the same time, the USS Saxony quick battleship, which accidentally shot a knee during the exercise, has also reinstalled the propeller and servo. It is now being tested offshore in Germany. It is expected that in the world of only 2 weeks, three battleships will rejoin the German high seas fleet combat sequence.&1t;/p>

"In addition to these fast battleships, all slow-defying warships will also arrive in Wilhelmshaven to wait for your dispatch. For up to 2 weeks, all the battleships of the High Seas Fleet can attack at any time. All seaplane motherships can also attack. More than 80% of light cruisers and more than 70% of destroyers can attack with the fleet." Lieutenant General Schell reported.&1t;/p>

"That's good. I'll prepare a copy of the recent activity information of the British main fleet. Also, mobilize all submarines that have been well prepared in the port, and all actions that have nothing to do with this mission will be cancelled. I need their strength." The prince thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

"As you wish, Your Highness." Lieutenant General Schell bowed and prepared to leave.&1t;/p>

"Wait a minute, Scher. This time I plan to split the high seas fleet after the operation is officially launched. You will command three Bavarian-class battleships of the First Battleship Detachment, and two Bavarian-class battleships of the Third Battleship Detachment. I will hand over the other four Bavarian-class battleships to Hiper." The prince said.&1t;/p>

"Have you decided?" Schell said with a frown. "The risk may be a bit high."&1t;/p>

"No, the risk is not great at all. When our actions officially begin, we can only gain less without any risks." The prince said with great certainty.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!