In the depths of space, a massive space fortress appeared in Wang Chen's field of vision.
Space fortresses were among the supreme achievements of Human Technological Civilization. They were typically used to guard home planets, stargates, and border planets. Not only were they cities in space, but they were also interstellar fortresses armed with formidable firepower.
Most space fortresses had both military and civilian spaceports, and many also served as the Main Base for interstellar fleets.
The space fortress Wang Chen saw was designated TK043, the station of the Seventh Imperial Rapid Response Fleet.
The Holy Light Empire possessed twelve Rapid Response Fleets. Unlike the Main Fleet, Rapid Response Fleets were smaller and more flexible in organization, usually consisting of High-speed Destroyers, Assault Ships, Thunder-Annihilating Ships, and Supply Ships.
In terms of firepower, an entire Rapid Response Fleet might not match a single Titan-class Battleship. However, their speed far surpassed the latter's, making them especially suited to carrying out urgent missions.
Under normal circumstances, Rapid Response Fleets operated only within the Imperial Territory Star Domain, chiefly to eliminate space pirates, suppress Rebel Forces, and respond to all manner of sudden crises.
The interstellar liner Wang Chen had boarded slowly docked in the spaceport.
He disembarked with tens of thousands of passengers, then took a port hovercar toward his destination.
Wang Chen's destination was naturally the fortress base of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet.
TK043 Space Fortress resembled an ancient naval mine. Its overall form was spherical, but enormous platforms extended outward from its surface. From afar, it looked as though it were bristling with black, vicious spikes.
It inspired dread at a glance.
Its nine Super Main Cannons were the space fortress's most powerful weapons. Even a Titan-class Battleship, renowned for its formidable defenses, could not withstand a single volley