Hearing Tarkin's words, the adjutant suddenly understood. "So that's how it is. Sola Gerrera is a scapegoat? And the reason you rejected Sola Gerrera's proposal and kept the Royal Guard was so that when we dispose of him later, we can gain more support?"
Wilhuff Tarkin wore an expression of approval. "I'm glad you finally understand my intentions. Very good."
"Governor, your foresight is truly remarkable." The adjutant hurriedly flattered him. "When the time comes, all it will take is one word from us, and those Royal Guards will deliver Sola Gerrera's head right to us... Hahahaha."
But Tarkin's expression immediately turned stern. "Since you understand, then put aside all such fantasies! Capture Dexen Satellite as quickly as possible! Bring this battle to an end! We need to reorganize our offensive, concentrate our forces where we have already achieved breakthroughs, and establish sufficient depth within the city shield's perimeter!"
"Yes, sir!"
The battle on Dexen Satellite continued. Under the unceasing bombardment of the Republic Fleet and Galactic Republic Army, Steel City's city-scale shield had nearly reached its limit. Gaps caused by insufficient charging had begun appearing across many sections of the shield.
With the navigation droids providing their most extreme and precise assistance, Galactic Republic fighter pilots charged into the city whenever the shield flickered. Then, in the final seconds before being shot down, they fired everything their fighters could launch!!
Steel City's anti-air firepoints began suffering losses. Once losses appeared, gaps opened in the dense web of fire. As one side waned and the other waxed, the Galactic Republic's air power gained more room to operate.
Of the ten enormous orbital defense cannons around the city, two had already been captured under the Galactic Republic Army's relentless assault. Before fighting to the very end, the battle droids detonated