Although the Earth Force's seemingly unreasonable barrage, which did not care whether it could actually hit the enemy, posed no direct threat to the Apocalypse, it happened to exploit the weaknesses of the Apocalypse and the Raider: too few ships and insufficient firepower, leaving no possibility of forcing the Earth Force to disperse its firepower for a breakthrough.
Once the Apocalypse and the Raider continued forward and truly entered the Earth Force's effective range, they would simultaneously endure concentrated fire from more than two hundred warships. That was far beyond what the Apocalypse and the Raider could withstand. Moreover, MAs would certainly launch surprise attacks at that point, further increasing the danger faced by the two battleships.
This tactic was highly effective under the current circumstances, but if the Apocalypse had possessed a little more offensive strength, it would instead have become a mistake. It could only be said that, after confirming the Apocalypse's considerable connection to Free, the Earth Force had indeed treated it as their most difficult enemy and become completely serious.
Aboard the Apocalypse, Toda gave the order to slow their advance, then contacted Xiao Ran through Meyrin Hawke, who was already seated in Dawn's cockpit.
When Xiao Ran's image appeared on the screen, Toda kept his expression steady and calm, even though he remained concerned over whether the Apocalypse's current combat strength could truly seize Heaven's Pillar without incident.
"Captain, the Earth Force's formation has completely gathered together. Under this kind of offensive, it will be difficult for the Apocalypse and the Raider to continue approaching Heaven's Pillar. Should we deploy the MS Unit to attack and divide their firepower?"
"Yes, but after deploying every unit, do not act rashly. Have all units protect the Apocalypse and the Raider." Xiao Ran nodded. "I'll settle this battle