Ch. 1021Giant Funnel Shield Blocks the Annihilation Laser Cannon
Key Plot Points and Events
- Meteorite fragments, including Dikla's, break through the fleet, leading to communication loss.
- Lieutenant General Wu Wenyuan reports potential Saint Machine units inside incoming meteorites.
- Space Fortress Burg and the Goddess head back to Mars but won't arrive in time.
- Duo Max continues his mission, evading Saint Machines, and struggles with finding the target Destroyer Battleship.
- Sky Wing frigates activate giant funnel shields to protect the Argama-class Battleship (No. 4).
- The Silver Thunder's Cannon Big-W II destroys many meteorite fragments.
- The Annihilation Laser Cannon is fired, piercing through four layers of shields before being stopped. The No. 4 Argama-class Battleship retaliates with its Super Mega Cannon Particle Beam.
Character Developments
- Dikla is left to fend for himself and his fragment, thinking independently.
- Duo Max remains focused on his mission, despite wanting to help his colleagues, showing dedication and discipline.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against overwhelming odds and the importance of strategic thinking (Dikla, Duo Max).
- The power of unity and cooperation (Sky Wing forces defending the Argama-class Battleship).
- The consequences of underestimating enemies (Sky Wing's initial oversight leading to the Annihilation Laser Cannon's effectiveness).
Character Interactions
- Dikla's isolation from the command post emphasizes his vulnerability and resourcefulness.
- Duo Max's internal conflict between helping colleagues and completing his mission highlights his loyalty and duty.
- The Sky Wing forces' coordinated defense of the Argama-class Battleship demonstrates their teamwork and determination.