997, These Numbers Are Even More Deadly
"The Separatist fleet? What exactly are they planning?!" The Republic commander was equally shocked. "Wait, are they trying to launch a surprise attack on us here?"
He reacted immediately. "Send the order! Have the garrison at the Planetary Shield Generator prepare for battle at once! Nearby units are to rush to reinforce them! Concentrate all forces on defending the Planetary Shield Generator! Also, what is the current situation at Karina Crater?"
A staff officer hurriedly sent a transmission to inquire, then said gravely, "The mountaintop defensive line has been breached. The geothermal power plant at Karina Crater is now undergoing an emergency shutdown to prevent the Separatists from using it to cause even greater damage."
"In other words, the area around the Planetary Shield Generator is now running on backup power..." The Republic commander spoke in a deep voice, his hands behind his back. "This is bound to be a hard battle. Mobilize every available unit in the surrounding area, and issue orders to garrisons around the globe to rush here at top speed!"
"That would mean abandoning defenses in every other direction. What if the Separatists attack our industrial zones or spaceports?" the staff officer asked blankly.
"The Planetary Shield Generator has always been Ling Liang's ultimate target! Once the Planetary Shield is destroyed, the Separatist fleet can strike our ground targets directly. This satellite will no longer belong to the Galactic Republic..." the Commander said with a grim expression.
"But their fleet has already moved out."
"That is exactly what puzzles me. Their fleet is destined to achieve nothing, so why would they take the initiative to attack at a time like this?" The Commander stroked his beard and pondered.
But at that moment, a message came from the communications officers...