When Xiao Ran heard the chime in his mind, his spirits lifted and he rose from behind his desk. He grabbed the coat hanging on the rack and headed out of the study. Seeing Xiao Ran emerge with an eager expression, the young female secretary outside quickly stood and followed behind him.
"Have Catherine put down her work and head to space immediately. Notify Moses and Billy to board with their people and depart for space at once. Ask Defense Force Headquarters whether the warships and defensive facilities I had them arrange are ready."
"Yes." The secretary nodded respectfully. As she followed Xiao Ran, she took out her phone and contacted Catherine, Billy, and Defense Force Headquarters in succession. By the time she had delivered the notices and received their replies, Xiao Ran had already left the Presidential Palace and entered the waiting car. Only after she took the front passenger seat did she turn to him.
"Great President, I have notified Chief Assistant Glass and the two guards, Billy and Moses. They will depart shortly and rendezvous in space. The Defense Unity Army has replied that everything you requested is ready, including fifteen warships with corresponding fighter configurations, several automated defensive cannons, and several Point Defense System generators. LAI personnel will assist with installation. Construction of the portal's defenses will also begin immediately. The New MACROSS-class Battleship ordered from New Unified Army Headquarters is still under discussion."
Xiao Ran nodded. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Besides acquiring New MACROSS-class Battleships from Earth, the fleet must begin forming its own construction teams for New MACROSS-class Battleships and other warships. Have the government and LAI jointly handle recruitment, bringing in enough personnel and immigrants from both within and outside. Any missing technology can be obtained through the newly established