1101, A New Beginning
September 1, 21 BBY, Eriadu system.
The hyperspace storm that had raged for more than three months finally subsided, and the hyperspace conditions around the Eriadu system were finally suitable for the passage of large fleets.
Almost immediately, the Galactic Republic's 50 Hunter Class Battlecruisers and more than 30 Aquitenes-class light cruisers assembled at the planet of Dacanner charged directly into the Eriadu system.
At the same time, Fourth Civilization's long-prepared reinforcements also entered the system.
Unlike the Republic reinforcements, which consisted almost entirely of warships, Fourth Civilization sent dozens of Raloz-class Heavy Constructors, along with hundreds of Javelin-class missile frigates, Grizzly-class heavy destroyers, and Garda Flak Frigates.
This deployment was clearly intended to establish a defensive posture, rapidly construct more defensive systems, and build more Agonev-class star bases.
The two fleets fought fiercely in space near the Eriadu satellite.
The Eriadu satellite's Planetary Shield remained intact and operational, once again becoming the key to Fourth Civilization's defense of the Eriadu line.
The fleets on both sides exchanged fierce fire.
Yet amid the flames filling the sky, a medal ceremony was underway, with the sea of stars as its backdrop and the fires of war as its adornment.
Fourth Civilization Army General Xian Hui and Fourth Civilization Chief of Staff Qi Jian stood at the front, looking at Ling Liang, who stood ramrod straight with a solemn expression. Xian Hui declared ceremoniously, "Major General of the Army Ling Liang, during the Eriadu System Campaign, you successfully planned the hyperspace storm operation, creating the best possible conditions for occupying the planets. During the capture of the Eriadu satellite and Eriadu itself, you offered brilliant strategies and commanded with composure, successfully accomplishing the operational objectives. By decision of the Fourth Civilization Ministry of Defense and the Supreme Military