2807. Thousands of miles of collapse (Part 2)
The flagships of Galactic Empire Admiral, Imperial Twentieth Army Supreme Military Commander, Gideon-Tarkin were turned into countless fragments and scattered in all directions during the explosion. Because the explosion happened so fast, not even a single escape capsule could be launched successfully.
In other words, on this Imperial II-class Star Destroyer, including the additional command team and staff team, a total of more than 17,000 naval officers and soldiers of all levels were killed!
Includes Gideon-Tarkin!
"Retreat immediately!" General Grievous gave the order without hesitation. He simply ignored the Gideon-Tarkin flagship that was exploding behind him.
Imperial fleet, after falling into a brief chaos, began a crazy counterattack.
Naval officers and battleship captains at all levels have realized a terrible reality - Gideon-Tarkin is dead! Their top Commander is dead! And he died in front of him!
There is no doubt that if an explanation cannot be given, then everyone present will at least have to bear a punishment, and senior officials will definitely go directly to the military court!
However, those Purifier aircraft carrier were accelerating crazily under the powerful firepower, because these warships had already accelerated over long distances and were now in a high-speed assault state. Under constant acceleration, their Sublight sailing speed had reached one thousandth of the speed of light.
This means that it only takes two seconds for them to cross the temporarily expanded depth of more than 500 kilometers in the Imperial fleet formation!
Not only that, countless Purifiers interceptor drones began a crazy defense mode. They not only attacked the imperial warships, but also directly rammed into the mothership to intercept the artillery fire after it was bombarded.
Countless fragments of interceptor drones witnessed the cruelty of this battle. Almost every one of the ten Purifier aircraft carriers was severely damaged, almost all the interceptor drones were lost, and more than 100 reconnaissance aircraft were shot down and more than 30 were shot down.
Amid Imperial fleet's desperate fire, General Grievous led ten Purifier aircraft carriers to successfully tear apart the defense line, start the hyperspace engine and instantly disappear into the universe.
In an unmanned galaxy about 7 seconds away from Charos IV Planet, a white light flashed, and ten Purifier aircraft carrier appeared from the space one after another, with scattered formations and tilted hulls.
With the shock of leaving hyperspace, one of the Purifier aircraft carrier was finally overwhelmed, and the engine stalled instantly. Then the internal reactor exploded, and the left side of the battleship suddenly disintegrated, spurting out countless light blue flames. The impact of the explosion drove the unpowered aircraft carrier to hit the aircraft carrier next to it. The aircraft carrier hurriedly evaded, and the scene suddenly became a bit chaotic.
In the end, the aircraft carrier continued to roll and hit an asteroid, completely turning into pieces.
More than 20 Purifiers individuals ran out from the wreckage. They activated the power devices on their bodies and flew towards the nearest aircraft carrier.
Protoss Purifiers Commander Mojo (Mojo) turned back to General Grievous and said, "Basically, our warships have suffered heavy damage and have lost their combat capabilities. I have contacted the rear and will send several engineering ships and transport ships to join us."
"Prepare a shuttle! I will personally visit the Saleucami Planet battlefield! The shame of 10 years ago will be repaid today!" General Grievous shook his fist violently.
"As you wish, Your Excellency the Executive Officer. Ul'as addari..." Mojo nodded slowly and stepped back to make arrangements.
At the same time, outside Saleucami Planet, the wreckage zone.
The news of the death of Admiral Gideon-Tarkin has not yet come, but Imperial Twelfth Army's main fleet of more than 600 battleships and more than 3,000 small and medium-sized warships is firing wildly at the wreckage zone!
Countless Turbolaser cannons continued to pour out destructive energy, and every metal fragment in the wreckage belt burst out with dazzling white light under high temperature ionization. The intensive gunfire not only shredded the floating wreckage of the ship, but also made it impossible for the Kingdom of Dawn warships hidden behind to escape.
Lin Nanyi stood on the bridge of the fleet's flagship, Illumination Divinity-class battleship, with cold sweat already covering his forehead.
The four-fold strength gap made this battle almost hopeless. He stared at the number of enemy ships that kept jumping on the tactical holographic screen, his Adam's apple rolled, and his fists were tightly clenched.
While he directed the Hell-Angel Class Battlecruiser formation to advance forward, he tried to withstand as much artillery fire as possible, creating opportunities for long-range strikes by Typhoon-class battlecruiser and Calamity-class battlecruiser in the rear.
At the same time, he kept urging the adjutant, "When will Pinar's fleet arrive?"
Rear Admiral Pinar is Commander who commands the other half of the fleet. The reason why he is only a major general is actually because Lin Nanyi currently does not have a complete and senior enough team of officers.
He is only Acting Governor now, and Supreme Military Commander of Eastern Territory star sector is still General Grievous. This did not change even when Grievous was injured and sent to the rear.
The adjutant said, "It should take half a day for Rear Admiral Pinar's fleet to be felt."
"Then hold on! We must hold on until reinforcements arrive!" Lin Nanyi punched the hollow plastic plate on the command podium.
"General, the situation is very bad. Most of the wreckage in the D-37 area has been destroyed, and soon our warship will face direct bombardment," the adjutant said.
Lin Nanyi gritted his teeth, stared at the holographic combat star map fiercely, and said, "Let Fourth Sub-fleet in the D-37 area retreat! Keep stalling for time!"
At this moment, the communicator suddenly sounded, and the ferocious face of General Grievous appeared on the screen.
[Gideon-Tarkin have been killed by me, Imperial fleet has lost the highest Commander! I am coming quickly, you immediately find a way to launch a counterattack!] After General Grievous finished speaking, he closed the communication without explanation.
Lin Nanyi was shocked, "Gideon-Tarkin? Dead? Killed by General Grievous?"
He suddenly had a very ridiculous feeling, because since General Grievous returned to Eastern Territory, he had no idea what the other party was planning, and Grievous never said anything.
Not only that, General Grievous did not participate in any decision-making of Eastern Territory. Where is his mysterious fleet and how many are there? I have no idea. This fleet has not even asked him for supplies!
It can be said that currently in Eastern Territory, this fleet is completely invisible!
But now, Grievous told him that he directly killed Supreme Military Commander Gideon-Tarkin of the Galactic Empire's Twelfth Army?!
It turns out that the purpose of General Grievous has always been this?
Immediately, Lin Nanyi cheered up, "If Gideon-Tarkin dies, Imperial fleet will definitely fall into chaos! Then, this is our chance!"
The adjutant also stared at the holographic battle star map and said in a deep voice, "I think it may not be so smooth."