523. Bloody Battle Bespin (1)
At the same time, on the morning of May 24, a chaotic and huge fleet left the hyperspace channel and arrived at Denon.
This fleet includes 18 Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, 5 Acclamator-class assault ship, more than 80 Kallak-class light cruiser, and more than 200 frigate-class warships including CR-70 and Corellia DP-20 gunboats.
There are even 4 ancient Invincible-class heavy cruisers that can be seen in the formation. This Heavy Cruiser is 2011 meters long and was designed more than 3000 years ago. Although it has long lagged behind the times, as a large warship that can enter the atmosphere, it can still exert some residual heat.
This is a formation composed by Galactic Republic, who assembled five local defense fleets and asked Republic Judicial Fleet, which has been reorganized into Grand Republic Navy, to mobilize warships. Their purpose is to directly kill Geonosis and rescue Master Yoda and the 200,000 Clone Army.
Among the flagship Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, Jedi Master Depa-Barris stood in the middle wearing a brown robe, and behind her stood two young girls with blond hair.
The two girls look only 15 or 6 years old. The childishness on their faces has not faded, but they are already very beautiful and lovely girls. They both have shoulder-length short hair, with a bow tied around their golden hair - this is not allowed in Jedi Order Yes, but because Depa-Barris doted on them, Barris's master, Jedi Order's second-in-command, Master Windu, didn't say anything.
Although the two girls look similar, the color of their clothes and their expressions are completely different, making it easy to tell them apart.
The taller one was wearing a blue robe and the bow on her head was also blue. She looked very quiet, she just stood there with her head down and said nothing.
The shorter one was wearing a red robe with a red bow on his head, but the expression on his face was full of confidence and even arrogance.
Yes, they are the apprentices of Depa-Barris, and they are also the first batch of Force-sensitive, Luna-Meng and Luna-Huan sisters who went out from Dawn Star Planet to train at Jedi Order.
Before 27BBY, Dawn Star Planet sent a total of three batches. A total of 5 Force-sensitive went to Jedi Order for training, but the ones with the highest talent and the strangest were still sisters Luna-Meng and Luna-Huan. They only have the talent of the Force when they stand together, and their talent is extremely high, almost equal to Chosen One Anakin-Skywalker. But if they are separated by a certain distance, they are no different from ordinary people.
After 27BBY, with the increasing expansion of Separatist Movement, Dawn Star Planet basically cut off all contact with Jedi Order, and naturally no longer sent Force-sensitive to Jedi Order.
"General, we can no longer move forward along Hedia hyperspace lane. The distance of 15 seconds from here is Alanteen system. There are traitors in that star area who have joined Separatists. They have set up Interdictor near their respective planets. Now we can only go to Corellian Trade Route, go to Malastare, then pass by Naboo, and then arrive at Geonosis. "The commander of this fleet is Wullf-Admiral Yularen. He turned around and said to Depa-Barris.
Not long ago, Chancellor Palpatine just issued an order confirming that if Jedi Knight is in the army, then Jedi Master's military rank is equivalent to that of a general. If a general of the army is also present, then Jedi Master's status is higher than that of a general.
Therefore, Fleet Commander, Admiral of the Navy Wullf-Yularen also have to obey the command of Depa-Barris here.
"What's going on with Separatists now? Is there any information coming from the direction of Geonosis?" Depa-Barris asked.
"Currently Separatists has launched attacks in 17 galaxies at the same time. The neutral galaxy Bespin has even been attacked by a large fleet of Dawn Star Planet. Overall, the situation is not optimistic. And after intelligence personnel In contrast, Separatist fleet, who did not appear on any frontline battlefield after leaving the fleet station, should have been originally deployed in the direction of Christophsis." Wullf-Yularen replied.
"I can feel that Master Yoda and Master Windu are currently safe, but the development of the war situation is changing rapidly, and we cannot afford more delays." Depa-Barris said.
"Then let's..." Yularen frowned.
"Continue to perform hyperspace jumps through Hydian Way. If it is a man-made blocker, I have the ability to temporarily help the fleet break through. This is actually thanks to Jolus-Master Tholme's hyperspace theory. Unfortunately, he has died in overseas exploration operations." Depa-Barris said.
"But if it fails, maybe we will immediately be surrounded by Separatist fleet." Yularen said.
Luna-Huan interrupted from the side, "Ah, why are you such a noisy old man? If the master says it can be done, then it can be done."
Luna-Mengye said calmly, "If we take a detour from Corellian Trade Route, the small battleships in our fleet must go through more hyperspace jumps and replenish fuel. In that case, it will take us at least three days to reach Geonosis."
Depa-Barris nodded and said to the two sisters, "Then, when I stabilize the hyperspace channel, you also need to sense how my the Force operates. This is the hyperspace theory I have told you many times."
Bespin Planet is an orange gas giant planet with a diameter of 118,000 kilometers. At its core is a metal core with a diameter of 6,000 kilometers.
Bespin Planet Due to its huge size, the pressure inside the planet is extremely high, and the temperature is extremely high. Moreover, it contains a large number of rare elements that are very rare in the galaxy, as well as very huge reserves that can be processed into weapons-grade explosive gas. Many of the gases can even be used as conventional fuel for spacecraft after being refined.
If this is the case, then Bespin is just a planet with great mining value, but sometimes we have to sigh at the magic of Creator of the universe. Between the outermost 150 kilometers and 180 kilometers of Bespin, there is an interlayer with a gas composition just right for life to survive.
And this mezzanine is called Bespin Life Belt (Bespin Life Zone).
After Bespin Life Belt was discovered by interstellar explorers, it quickly attracted the attention of many people, and a gas mine was opened here. In the Old Republic era, Bespin's main product was Tibana gas (Tibana). This gas can be used as a coolant for the spacecraft's hyperspace engine and is very efficient.
Later, an Ekeler Sith-Lord Figo from Corellian system discovered the greater potential of Bespin Planet. He extracted a blasting gas that can be used as blaster ammunition from the endless gas of Bespin Planet.
Realizing the huge business opportunities, Lord Ecolasis immediately commissioned Income Company to build a huge floating city for him in the Bespin Life Zone - Cloud City.
After hundreds of years of development, Cloud City has become a luxury city integrating mining, production, tourism and vacation, bringing countless wealth to Lord Figo's descendants every year.
And because of the rise of Cloud City, dozens of Floating Citys of different sizes have been built in Bespin Life Belt, with a total of 6 million permanent residents living in them.
As the city continues to expand, more capital begins to pour in. Corellia Engineering Company and Incom Corporation have become the largest investors after Lord Figo's personal consortium and own a large number of industries here.
In recent years, the political situation in Galactic Republic has been unstable, and Separatists has become more and more violent, while Bespin Planet is making a lot of money in silence. They neither want to help Galactic Republic nor pay attention to Separatists.
So after the war between the two sides broke out, the Bespin Planet leadership headed by Cloud City immediately announced that they would remain neutral.
Then...
Dawn Star Planet's fleet came and killed him a few hours later.
Tang Xiao doesn't care whether you are neutral or not. Since the war has broken out, you are either my friend or my enemy! What's more, Bespin Planet is only 8 seconds away from Endor system. Even a large-scale fleet invasion can arrive within a few hours.
Coupled with Bespin's rich resources and convenient transportation - a very critical factor is that Bespin Planet is located at the end of Corellian Trade Route, and Corellian Trade Route is one of the most important hyperspace routes in the galaxy. The hyperspace of this route is very stable, and even the largest fleet can pass through it smoothly.
For example, Bespin Planet is like a mine next to the terminus of a subway line. Although the terminus is a small station and there is no transfer line, it is still on the subway line and it is very convenient to go anywhere.
From this point of view, it gives Tang Xiao even more reason to capture this place. If Fourth Civilization's fleet passes through Bespin and then sets off, it will be difficult for Galactic Republic to control the movements of his fleet!
You must know that Bespin Life Belt is within the scope of this gas giant planet. It is too easy to block the news and hide the fleet here!
Due to this series of considerations, Tang Xiao modified the plan given to him by General Grievous without authorization and asked him to attack Crisslist Planet, and instead attacked the neutral Bespin Planet!
Bespin garrison and the nearby Galactic Republic local defense fleet already knew about the invasion of the Dawn Star Planet fleet. After Fleet A escaped from hyperspace, they immediately gathered 150 warships to launch an attack on the fleet that had just escaped from hyperspace and had not had time to deploy its shields!
Commander Fourth Civilization, Fleet A Matt-Admiral Horner came to the battlefield in person. He took command in the flagship ship Sova-class Carrier. Around the aircraft carrier, there are three Sky Blue-class command ships assisting his command, passing every instruction to every battleship and even every squad.
The first round of bombardment by Republic fleet caused serious damage. The six Kohl-class Battlecruiser in front were attacked by concentrated firepower because they were temporarily unable to open their shields. They suffered heavy damage immediately, and one of them lost combat effectiveness.
However, this is also the arrangement of Matt-Admiral Horner. Kohl-class Battlecruiser has very thick armor. When the movement of the own fleet has been confirmed by Galactic Republic, letting the rough-skinned and thick-skinned Kohl-class withstand the first wave of firepower is the only option.
20 Starling-class drone repair ship immediately flew over to carry out emergency repairs on the 6 warships that had been damaged and had withdrawn from the battle sequence. Thousands of ball-shaped drones flew out and began intense work immediately. 150 SCVs equipped with engines also joined the maintenance work under the control of engineers.
"All warships, turn on the shields! And concentrate the shield energy forward! The first detachment and the third detachment immediately rushed forward and took off 500 Vulture droid fighter for a tentative attack!" Matt-Hona immediately issued the order.
The 10 Kohl-class Battlecruisers immediately increased their horsepower and attacked forward. At the same time, the Hangar Platforms unfolded from the side, and the densely packed Vulture droid fighters took off from them and pounced viciously on the Republic fleets.
Matt-Hona looked at the data of Republic fleet through the screen, and the surrounding Sky Blue-class command ship had faithfully displayed the composition of the opponent's fleet on the screen.
The opponent's fleet is mainly composed of Corellia Engineering Company warships, including 30 of the most advanced CR-90 frigates. This frigate is 150 meters long and is the latest frigate developed and built by Corellia Engineering Company. It can be said to be the strongest among the 100-meter-class warships in terms of firepower, versatility and structural solidity.
In addition, there are 70 DP-20 gunboats with a length of 120 meters, 40 relatively backward CR-70 frigates, and their main warships - 10 Corellian Defense Cruiser with a length of 850 meters (this kind of warship has no specific name, but the setting mentioned that Corellia Engineering Company uses a warship larger than Acclamator-class to defend its own industry).
Facing the attack of 500 Vulture droid fighter, Republic fleet also immediately took off hundreds of Z-95 Headhunter fighter jets. 70 DP-20 gunboats immediately dispersed to the periphery of the fleet formation, and powerful and precise firepower instantly poured into Vulture droid fighter.
These Vulture fighter are completely used to delay time. After all the warships completed the action of restarting the shield, Matt-Hona decisively ordered, "Kohl-class Battlecruiser, Group Two, Group Four immediately start charging the electromagnetic gun! The third group of Group One launches an assault! Do not take off the fighter! Hiigaran-class battlecruiser immediately maneuvers to both sides! Luukri-Hok-class battleship immediately prepare to land on Cloud City! The Sova-class aircraft carrier formation deploys unmanned missile platforms and builds a line of defense to protect the landing operation!"
Countless orders began to be issued. The 10 Kohl-class Battlecruiser that had previously rushed forward immediately accelerated their assault after completing the opening of their shields. The four heavy laser cannons on the bow of the ship opened fire instantly! -
[Easter Egg Chapter Attached Picture 1: Kallak-class light cruiser, the bridge of this model of battleship has a very silly but very suitable for viewing the scenery huge panoramic portholes.]
[Easter egg chapter attached picture 2: Cloud City of Bespin.]
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