Dangerous Attack
Only then did Colonel Connally realize that this had been a carefully laid trap!
The opposing fleet commander was highly skilled—far beyond what he, a temporary acting captain, could contend with!
Fortunately, even in such desperate circumstances, the Eternal Super Carrier still displayed overwhelming combat power. Though its engines had been damaged, it quickly activated its backup engines and recovered roughly half its speed. Moreover, because its energy supply system remained intact, its weapons systems were unaffected.
The enemy fleet then launched a frontal assault. Clearly fearing the arrival of reinforcements, they wanted to completely destroy the Eternal before help could arrive. But once the battle had reached this point, maneuverability and tactics no longer mattered. All that remained was a head-on clash!
The Eternal resisted resolutely. Under its powerful firepower and unyielding will, it finally forced the ambushing fleet to withdraw empty-handed.
Besides the Nightdragon-class battlecruiser destroyed earlier, the enemy fleet also lost one Victory II-class Star Destroyer. Most of its other capital ships retreated with damage. Of the ten light cruisers, four were destroyed.
However, the Eternal paid the price of losing its propulsion and suffering severe hull damage. All five Twinblade-class EW light cruisers it carried were sunk, and all 210 of its carrier-based aircraft were shot down.
Without question, this was a disastrous defeat, both strategically and tactically!
After reviewing the matter, Governor Shien Morabito ordered Colonel Connally stripped of his military post and transferred to a military tribunal for further investigation. At the same time, he ordered Chiss territory to enter a state of alert once more.
On Dawn Star Planet, upon receiving Governor Shien Morabito's report that the Eternal Super Carrier had come under attack, the Supreme Military Command immediately convened an emergency military conference.
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