759. Prepare for war
Outer Rim of the galaxy, Anoat Sector (Anoat), Hoth System.
The sixth planet in this galaxy is Hoth Planet (Hoth). Compared with other planets in this galaxy, Hoth Planet has a breathable atmosphere, which meets the minimum standard of a habitable planet.
However, because Hoth Planet is too far away from the star, the surface temperature of the planet is extremely low, with an average temperature of minus 60 degrees Celsius.
Fortunately, the three satellites around Hoth Planet bring strong tidal forces as they continue to operate, and asteroids fall from time to time in an asteroid belt close to the planet, causing violent plate movements. This makes the core of the planet relatively active, and there is room for life to survive.
Because of the eccentricity of Hoth Planet's movement, asteroids usually fall in the southern hemisphere, so in comparison, the northern hemisphere has habitable conditions.
In the huge caves formed by crustal movements in the northern hemisphere, the daytime temperature can reach minus 30 degrees Celsius, which is relatively less deadly at least. A unique fungus-shaped spice is produced here. Among the many types of spices in the galaxy, its quality can only be said to be above average and not outstanding.
Under normal circumstances, this should be an inaccessible planet. Of course, this is also the current fact.
This place is close to Bespin Planet. Except for some spice traders there who occasionally come over to collect some fungi, almost no one will patronize it.
However, if this universe has not undergone earth-shaking changes due to the arrival of Tang Xiao, then more than 20 years later, a famous battle will break out here - Battle of Hoth.
A battle between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance.
However, since Tang Xiao came here, Fourth Civilization has risen, and Hoth Planet has also begun to gain vitality.
After Bespin Planet fell into the hands of Fourth Civilization, in order to expand the defensive area and increase the number of outposts, Tang Xiao ordered the establishment of a base at Hoth Planet, which was only 1 second away from Bespin Planet.
Facts have proved that this decision is very correct.
There was a reason why Hoth Planet was chosen as its base by the Rebel Alliance at that time - stable geothermal energy, rich mineral resources, relatively peaceful creatures, and a huge and hidden underground space.
So until now, Galactic Republic's intelligence personnel don't know that Fourth Civilization has built a base here.
And now, Hoth Planet has become the supply base for Fourth Civilization fleet.
There are currently more than 200 warships concentrated at Manfarr, preparing to attack Terminus Planet as planned, and Fourth Civilization already has a large ground force gathering at Hoth Planet.
The total strength is 50,000, and they are also equipped with a large number of armored vehicles.
Including M-650 Mammoth armored personnel carrier 250 units, M-9 Wolverine Anti-Aircraft Vehicle 50 units, M-12 Warthog off-road vehicles 500 units, War Wolf Mech 100 units, Goliath Mech 170 units, Siege Tank 250 units, and Vulture Vehicle 300 units.
These armored vehicles basically ensure the high degree of mechanization of this ground force. In addition, there are 50,000 B-1 combat robots and 2,000 B-2 super combat robots as assistance.
In order to free up enough transport capacity, the robot army is not equipped with other large combat machinery, including the OG-9 Homing spider droid and DW-1 Dwarf spider droid commonly used by Confederacy of Independent Systems, although Fourth Civilization also has many of these.
This is the first time that Fourth Civilization has used ground troops on such a scale. Just to transport this army and equipment will need to fill three Luukri-Hok-class battleships, not to mention the subsequent supplies of ammunition, food, medicine, and clothing.
Because of the special nature of Terminus Planet, Fourth Civilization High Command's plan does not intend to fight for a long time. They want to use a powerful and fast offensive to occupy the planet in one fell swoop, completely open up the strategic situation, and surround the Republic 18th Army headquarters - the rock-solid Eriadu - from three directions.
In order to achieve combat goals, Fourth Civilization gathered a powerful fleet.
40 Cole-class battlecruisers, 20 Sova-class aircraft carriers, 10 Masha-class heavy cruisers, 10 Higra-class battlecruisers, 15 Generosity-class communications frigates and 5 Rukrihuk-class battleships.
In addition, there are also small auxiliary ships, including Sky Blue-class command ship, Star-class Repair Drone Mothership, Grizzly-class heavy destroyer, and Garda Flak Frigate, with a total number of nearly 100 ships.
Except for the necessary Guardian troops in other directions, this fleet can be said to be Fourth Civilization that has used the entire family.
Fourth Civilization, Fleet A Commander Matt-Admiral Horner serves as the overall commander of this army and Fleet Commander, and the command of the ground forces is commanded by the Major General of the Army Xiao Guanghua.
Xiao Guanghua can also be regarded as the veteran of the Fourth Civilization Army. As he grows older, he has become much calmer than before, so he was entrusted with an important task this time.
Two were resurrected by Darth-Malthael, and Jedi Master Green Betty and Aiden Ward of fallen to the Dark Side also participated in the battle.
The bright red Elite Class Viking fighter'Red Comet' landed on Hangar Platform hidden by Hoth Planet, and Army Commander Xiao Guanghua led a group of soldiers to greet him in person.
But Darth-Malthael did not get off the plane immediately, because Newt Gunray was still entangled in the communication.
"... I was almost killed...Lord Archangel of Death! I was almost killed by Sidious..." Newt Gunray cried.
"But you are still alive. Newt Gunray, that's why I asked you to go to Count Dooku." Darth-Malthael said calmly.
"Count Dooku has no intention of saving me..." Newt Gunray said bitterly.
"Actually, you won't die whether he saves you or not. Because now you lead Trade Federation, the most they can do is give you some physical pain." Das-Malthael said.
"Then why do you want me to see him?" Newt Gunray was a little angry, but when he saw the figure in the holographic projection, he immediately gave up.
"Then why did you obey Das-Sidious so easily in the first place?" Das-Malthael asked in return.
"That's because..." Newt Gunray was speechless for a moment.
"So, I am teaching you how to control your own destiny." Das-Malthael said.
"... What does this have to do with Count Dooku?"
"Of course it does matter. You should have understood by now that the fate of you and Confederacy of Independent Systems has been bound. If Confederacy of Independent Systems is still there, your life will still be there. If Confederacy of Independent Systems perishes, you will have no use value." Das-Malthael said.
"But the leader of Confederacy of Independent Systems is Count Dooku, and he is the disciple of Sidious!"
Das-Malthael smiled strangely, "Then, what if it's not?"