The Alliance Military's plan was to engage in a protracted battle, which put them at a certain disadvantage from the very start.
When the distance between the two sides closed to around 800,000 kilometers, the Imperial colonel decisively gave the order.
"Attack Ship Squads One, Two, and Three, deploy!"
Nine Attack Ships from three squads were instantly launched from the starships, pouncing fiercely toward the enemy.
For ordinary Small Ships, deploying at such a distance was truly inefficient. They would not be able to fight for long before needing to return and resupply.
But for Attack Ships equipped with Item-Storing Talismans, that was irrelevant.
The Alliance soldiers on the other side noticed this and could not help snorting. "So they really are warships equipped with Item-Storing Talismans. What a waste!"
They already knew of this tactic, but there was nothing they could do... they could not replicate it.
"I wonder if only Digital Phantom uses this tactic, or whether other infiltration operatives are equipped like this too?"
"No need to think so much. Engage them!" the commander snorted. "Do not expose our Small Ships yet."
Although they were only tasked with keeping the enemy tied down, they had brought quite a few Small Ships. Even the two Armed Merchant Ships carried six apiece.
The commanding officer meant for them to hold back for now, since they were still at extreme range.
Only when the Imperial Small Ships had flown to within around 400,000 kilometers did they launch six Attack Ships.
Their main strategy was to make themselves appear weak.
The Battalion-Class Ship even attempted to establish communications with the enemy.
After its request was refused, it deliberately flashed a signal, threatening the other side rather "fiercely." "Don't cause trouble!"
However, the Imperial warships did not fall for that at all.