After the MACROSS-class Battleship flew into space, the CIC once again reported loudly, "Captain, the flagship has sent orders for us to join the third defensive line as the final line of defense. General Perry is asking President Xiao Ran whether we should begin the first strike."
Mwu turned to Xiao Ran, seemingly asking for his opinion. Xiao Ran rose to his feet, glanced at Cruze standing beside him, and said, "No. Reply to the flagship that this ship will proceed to the first defensive line. Also, without my orders, no one is to attack."
"Yes."
Mwu gave another order. "This ship will proceed to the first defensive line and rendezvous with New Macross Class No. 25."
"Yes. This ship is moving out to rendezvous with New Macross Class No. 25."
The MACROSS-class Battleship slowly passed countless warships, fighter jets, and bugs before arriving at the first defensive line, pulling alongside the fleet's MACROSS-class Battleship. Xiao Ran turned to Cruze and asked, "Cruze, are you ready on your end? According to your plan, when do we begin?"
"Of course. But if we want the best results, we still need to wait a little longer." Cruze's lips curved upward. "Captain Mwu, could you have the prepared Shuttlecraft depart? Also... could you send a message using this encrypted communication method on this channel?"
As Cruze spoke, Mwu accepted the slip of paper he held out. She glanced at it once before passing it to Moses behind her, who delivered it to Intelligence Control.
"Have the Shuttlecraft depart."
"Yes."
Xiao Ran asked, "Who's aboard the Shuttlecraft?"
"Those who refused to cooperate, of course." Cruze smiled faintly. His expression looked rather gentle, but his words sent a chill down everyone's spine. "Only after the Shuttlecraft departs, in their excitement, will they discover that every